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Bonta: California will 'remain resolute' in pushing back on Trump administration
Over the last year, California has sued the Trump administration 55 times – an average of more than one case a week.
Measles outbreak linked to a Florida university, as cases keep rising in the U.S.
Ave Maria University near Naples has at least 12 cases.
Is flu coming back to New England? South Shore Health doctor weighs in
Flu cases are rising again nationally. Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses timing for New England, differences between Flu A and B, and a Wayland assisted-living norovirus outbreak.
Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalize’ elections : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump suggested during an appearance on the Dan Bongino Show that Republicans should “take over the voting” in at least 15 states and “nationalize” elections. We unpack what to make of these comments and how they fit into a bigger picture of Trump’s repeated efforts to interfere with states’ administration of elections. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Health officials report 29 new measles cases, one in Sumter County
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported 29 new measles cases since Friday, bringing the total number of cases tied to the Upstate outbreak t
Samsung goes back to its old charging case design for Galaxy Buds 4 in new leak [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup has changed a lot over the years, with the last generation having ditched a long-time charging...
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra renders showcase all four of its familiar colors
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be a pretty safe phone, and that all starts with some recognizable colors.
AI doctors are coming. Should FDA make sure they're safe?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A closer look at Doctronic's 'AI doctor' experiment in Utah, HHS' AI use cases, and more.
University of Pittsburgh grappling with weeks-long delays for imaging results
UPMC, Pennsylvania’s largest hospital system, is reportedly grappling with radiologist shortages, which are forcing the organization to priortize urgent imaging orders in some cases.
Measles confirmed in recent Disneyland visitor, OC health officials say
Health officials in Orange County are sounding the alarm after confirming a recent measles case involving a child who visited Disneyland last week.
PGA Innovation Showcase Immerses Audiences In Entertainment’s Future
The Producers Guild showcased five immersive experiences vying for this year's Innovation Award, led by Sphere's immersive Wizard of Oz, showing where entertainment is headed.
Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures
The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges, including soliciting an underage girl. Evidence in multiple legal and criminal cases has also shed light on these connections.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
Media & Entertainment Group Of The Year: Gibson Dunn
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP successfully defended OpenAI in the first defamation case against a chatbot, is representing Warner Bros. Television in a battle over the medical drama "The Pitt" and secured an appellate victory for Bob Dylan in a high-profile case, earning the firm a spot among the 2025 Law360 Media & Entertainment Groups of the Year.
Jersey Shore mayor announces reelection bid despite business collapse and millions in debt
The mayor is running for a fifth term while addressing his Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and the closure of his family's Wonderland Pier.
Measles case reported in Dane County, Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services says
Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison-Dane County said the person became exposed to the illness during international travel.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Celebrates 100th Case Using Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi today announced its 100th case using Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to identify early-stage lung cancer. This technology
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and beneficial gut microbes. Scientists warn that homemade MMS mixtures are especially dangerous due to wildly inconsistent dosing. The study calls MMS a clear case where the risks are high—and the benefits are effectively zero.
Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Climbing; Purdue Falls
FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with several big moves this week.
A parent’s guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for
Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection.
Florida Supreme Court, Florida Bar discipline 11 lawyers for misconduct
Four of the lawyers were suspended for more egregious cases of behavior.
Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert
Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
Gov. Janet Mills was laying out her case against Sen. Susan Collins to several dozen supporters earlier this month when one attendee raised a question on the minds of many voters in Maine.
What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2026: 5 biggest rumors on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Buds 4 Pro, more
From the Galaxy S26 Ultra to a new pair of earbuds and maybe smart glasses, here's what we expect Samsung to showcase at its next Unpacked event.
Republican National Committee Enters 2026 With Nearly $100 Million Edge on D.N.C.
Democrats have struggled to raise money, as is often the case for the party out of power, but the depth of their financial hole against the Republican National Committee is noteworthy.
Orange County confirms second measles case in traveler who visited Disneyland, California Adventure
Three takeaways from UNC’s win over Georgia Tech
UNC’s rout of Georgia Tech showcased its star power, a deep and productive bench and a sudden surge in confidence at the free-throw line.
Health officials confirm LA County's first measles case since August
The first measles case in a Los Angeles County resident since August has been confirmed, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced.
Minority-owned businesses showcased in seventh annual expo at Columbia College
The seventh annual Business Leaders Alliance Cultivating Knowledge expo showcased a variety of local minority-owned small businesses.
Feeling sick? Bad flu season gets worse as a 'second peak' looms.
Cases across the country had appeared to decline before new public health data showed upticks in infections.
Why The Challenger Disaster Still Matters To Business Leaders Today
Forty years on, the Challenger disaster remains a case study in what happens when organizations fail to allow for dissent and systematically challenge their assumptions.
‘House of the Dragon’ Ending With Season 4
HBO exec Casey Bloys confirmed the plan — and weighed in on George R.R. Martin’s drama with ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal.
Public Health Department confirms first 2026 measles case in Los Angeles County
The Department of Public Health confirms the first 2026 measles case in Los Angeles County, urges protection before traveling.
Transfer Portal: Most portal departures by school
With the transfer portal window officially closed, it’s time to look back and see which programs were hit with attrition. In most cases, coaching turnover led to a mass exodus, but there were other reasons, too. Oklahoma State surpassed Colorado’s record 56 departures from 2023 with 64 players leaving the program. Iowa (eight) had the fewest transfer portal […]
Gaming Stocks Plunge As Google AI Clones 60 Seconds Of ‘Fortnite’
Google Genie 3 has caused market fears that big video games are going to start being easily generated by AI. That is not even close to the case.
‘Worst-case scenarios’: How Democratic election officials are preparing for potential Trump intrusion in the midterms
Democratic election officials are preparing for potential federal government intrusion in the midterms, as President Donald Trump’s appointees escalate their efforts to find evidence for his long-debunked election fraud claims.
2 deaths, high cases reported in meningitis outbreak, Chicago Department of Public Health warns
The Chicago Department of Public Health has issued a new alert after two people recently died from a form of meningitis, and more cases than usual have also been reported in recent months.
LA County public health confirms first measles case in 2026
Orange County health officials confirms second measles case in toddler
The Orange County Health Care Agency on Friday confirmed a second measles case, this time in a toddler with no reported international travel. “Measles is highly contagious. The risk is particularly…
Health officials confirm measles case, warn of possible exposure in Norman
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles and is warning the public about a potential exposure in Cleveland County.Health official
Oklahoma Health Department confirms measles case; possible exposure at Norman bar
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed a measles case in Cleveland County.According to OSDH, the individual visited Logie's on the Corner in Norm
Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know : The NPR Politics Podcast
After immigration officials killed two people in Minneapolis this month, congressional Democrats demanded funding for immigration action be separated from other government funding. That's leading to a potential, partial, government shutdown. We unpack the latest from Capitol Hill.Then, why did the FBI raid Fulton County, Ga.'s election center this week, and what does it have to do with President Trump's continued false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen?And, we bid a fond farewell to one of our podcast stalwarts.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, political reporter Stephen Fowler, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 58 to 847, state health department says
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Black History Month at Hofstra Showcases Art, Politics, Culture, and Business
Black History Month, and every month, is an opportunity to educate, listen, and lift one another. Hofstra University offers a comprehensive selection of events, covering the arts, politics, history, and culture. Our Unfinished Revolution(s)Hofstra University Museum of ArtOpening reception, Th
Sport management practicum gives UMaine students executive-level experience
When Colby Winship enrolled in the Sport Management Practicum at the University of Maine, he knew he was entering a course designed to operate like the professional world. After all, practicum experiences at the Maine Business School are built to move beyond lectures and case studies. This semester, that meant…
New Nintendo Direct Rumors Point To An Incoming Flood Of Switch 2 Ports
February will reportedly kick off with a new Partner Showcase
'Not a typical heavyweight' - Osadolor set for debut
Heavyweight boxer Derrick Osadolor says that he is "ready to showcase" his skills on Saturday when he makes his professional debut on the BBC.
Flu cases are down in NYC, but health officials say flu season is far from over
More than 2,200 new flu cases were reported last week, with kids making up over half of cases.
Science Fair spotlights student talent in STEM
The Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance Science Fair, returning Feb. 12, is an annual event that not only inspires young minds in Green Country but also showcases the potential of Oklahoma’s
'New evidence' gives Jordan Chiles a chance to secure the return of her Olympic bronze medal
Switzerland's highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles' disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on 'new evidence' that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.
Chicago health officials report 7 cases, 2 deaths from meningitis outbreak in January
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
Jordan Chiles appeal granted, CAS must re-hear case of bronze medal
Swiss Federal Tribunal grants Jordan Chiles appeal for bronze medal, sends case back to Court of Arbitration for Sport.
New Hampshire, Vermont health care providers alerted about Legionnaires' disease cases
The alert comes as the Vermont Health Department investigates a deadly outbreak in Windsor.
SBA programs for native businesses face scrutiny
The Native Hawaiian Organizations Association is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to distinguish between “isolated allegations” about the Small Business Administration’s program aimed at developing native-run businesses and its success expanding economic opportunity, as U.S. Rep. Ed Case calls for a formal review.
How much B6 is safe? What to know about the supplement found in energy drinks
Poisoning caused by too much of the popular nutrient is rare, but cases are ticking up. Experts warn that people may not be aware they’re getting too much.
Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus
Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of Asian countries stepping up controls.
Prosecution requests July 1 state trial for Mangione in health care executive's killing
Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione, charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, said the date is unrealistic with a federal case also pending.
Galaxy S26 phones look sleek in new official-looking photos
A case listing reveals the official design of the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
Winners of 2026 Southwest Wyoming Regional Science Fair Announced
ROCK SPRINGS — Western Wyoming Community College hosted 68 students from five different schools participating in the Southwest Wyoming Regional Science Fair Jan. 22. “The science fair gives students statewide a chance to showcase their scientific creativity and ingenuity. We deeply appreciate the participating students and the teachers and families who support them,” David Tanner,
U.S. health officials monitor deadly virus
Authorities in India have confirmed two cases of nipah virus, often carried by fruit bats. The CDC says it is monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist as needed. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more.
Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility
The US Department of Homeland Security says a person in detention at an Arizona Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility has measles, a highly contagious virus that can cause high fevers and a distinctive rash.
Trump’s immigration approach is gumming up the courts, frustrating his DOJ and judges
The Justice Department and federal courts are struggling to keep up with the exponential increase in federal court cases of immigrants in custody who are challenging their detentions, another result of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies across the country.
Dispatch is censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Although there was initially speculation about Dispatch being censored on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s now confirmed that this is indeed the case. In the PC and PS5 versions, the game featured a “Visual Censorship” setting. This is gone on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, so you’re always getting the censored experience. All scenes are in tact, but there...
Record-breaking South Carolina measles outbreak nearing 800 cases
The record-breaking measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached nearly 800 cases, making it the largest spread of the disease in the U.S. since it was first declared eliminated at the start of t…
Galaxy S26 Qi2 25W wireless charger is a MagSafe puck, hints you’ll still need a case
It’s no secret that the Galaxy S26 series is rumored to add Qi2 magnets to the device itself, but if...
Mental health cases in Israel surged 30% during Gaza war, Health Ministry reports
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Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
One Supreme Court Case Is Most Responsible for Our Oligarchy. It’s Not the One You Think.
Whether or not money is the root of all evil, the root of our current American oligarchy is a single Supreme Court case.
Doctors, veterans fear near-total abortion ban at VA will put women’s health at risk
The VA’s new rules prevent abortions even in the case of rape or incest. VA Sec Doug Collins is expected to be questioned about it when he testifies Wednesday.
Doctors, veterans fear near-total abortion ban at VA will put women’s health at risk
The VA’s new rules prevent abortions even in the case of rape or incest. VA Sec Doug Collins is expected to be questioned about it when he testifies Wednesday.
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India.
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
India Says It Has Contained Nipah Virus Outbreak as Some Asian Countries Ramp up Health Screenings
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday ...
Measles cases in South Carolina surpasses 2025 Texas outbreak
State health officials reported that 89 new measles cases have been confirmed since Jan. 23, bringing the total number of cases to 789.
Ray J Shares His Heart Is "Only Beating 25 Percent" After Near-Fatal Hospitalization
Ray J said his heart is "only beating 25 percent" after he "almost died" while hospitalized for a severe case of pneumonia earlier in January.
‘Phoenix heat melts ICE’: Zipps Sports Grill Bar raids raise questions
Although the Department of Justice said it was not an official immigration action, Raul Piña, who serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Melendres v. MCSO case about racial profiling, disagreed. Piña said this technique of detaining undocumented immigrants was pioneered by former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Samsung’s first Galaxy S26 teaser is for the ‘Privacy Display’ [Gallery]
Samsung is teasing the Galaxy S26’s new “Privacy display” feature in a series of new videos that showcase how the...
In Wyoming, campus politics sparks a push for deep budget cuts
It’s a familiar scenario: Republican legislators in a cash-rich Western state are looking to slash higher education funding. In this case, though, Idaho is not the battleground.
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
South Carolina measles outbreak reaches 789 cases, surpassing Texas
The ongoing outbreak has spread to at least 3 other states, sending hundreds of people into quarantine.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 89 to 789, state health department says
South Carolina reported a surge to 789 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 89 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
A Business Case For Looking Beyond The Usual Suspects Of Content Creators
Social Setting founder Christina Westley delivers under-the-radar content creators with quantifiable ROI to CMOs tired of overpaying for reach that doesn’t convert.
Minnesota judge orders acting ICE director to appear in court
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons has been ordered to appear in federal court this Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating a judge’s order in the case of a man who is challenging his detention.
Health officials investigate cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Southern Nevada resort
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating “travel-associated” cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a resort in Laughlin.
Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business
A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.
Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business
A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.
Valve to face UK class action lawsuit with proposed damages of £656m
The case was filed back in 2024, but no date has been set for the trial yet
Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase and more headlines
Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase
Business school teaching case study: The promise and pitfalls of biodiversity offsets
Environmental impact is difficult to quantify, while offset plans can lead to accusations of ‘greenwashing’
Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users
The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis and prompted bipartisan calls for investigation. We discuss whether the incident could mark a turning point for the president.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Candy Testing Results Under Healthy Florida First Initiative - Florida Department of Health
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, with the release of candy product testing results conducted by the Florida Department of Health to provide greater transparency for Florida families and strengthen accountability for products marketed to children.
Wisconsin health officials announce measles case in Waukesha County
The case is related to international travel, health officials said. They gave no information on the person's gender, age or vaccination status.
Waukesha County measles case confirmed; Wisconsin health officials say
State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Waukesha County resident, the first in Wisconsin for 2026.
Building an evidence base for the business case for apprenticeships
This report presents a framework for iterative learning: pilot program designs, gather data, refine approaches, and build better tools.
HHS, Education Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Males in Girls’ Sports
HHS notified the Minnesota Department of Education that they are referring their cases against MDE and MSHSL to DOJ.
Deadly Nipah virus cases reported by health officials
Two cases of the deadly Nipah virus, which has no cure, have been reported in India.
Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus
Asian countries have implemented health alerts after Nipah virus cases were reported in India. Travel screening and prevention measures have been activated across the region.