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‘Shell-shocked’ Chicago scientists raise alarm about federal overhaul of research grant funding
Researchers here and across the country say a proposed rule could undermine a system that has helped fueled scientific innovation for generations. A public comment period ends July 13.
‘Shell-shocked’ Chicago scientists raise alarm about federal overhaul of research grant funding
Researchers here and across the country say a proposed rule could undermine a system that has helped fueled scientific innovation for generations. A public comment period ends July 13.
Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance: Why he's so beloved
I knew Lionel Messi would be the headliner of this World Cup, but I didn't expect to fall so hopelessly in love with him.
Tesla Science Center to dedicate new visitor center after Wardenclyffe fire
Nikola Tesla’s historic Shoreham lab will mark a major step in its recovery Saturday with the dedication of a new visitor center nearly three years after a devastating fire.
Littwin: Lynn Bartels was the greatest political reporter I ever knew. And that’s not even half the story.
Lynn Bartels was one of one, a legend, who dominated state politics like no reporter before or since. And I was her friend — one of a million.
Kansas City neighbors pack meeting Tuesday night as Midtown Costco to become to business center
Costco store leaders held a meeting Tuesday night at the Westport branch of the Kansas City Public Library to lay out plans to change the midtown Kansas City Costco into a business center location.
Students get hands-on science education during Camp Invention
COLUMBIANA – Students of Heartland Christian School in Columbiana recently spent a week experiencing what it is like to create a product, develop a proposal and market the product. The students in grades two through six participated in Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer STEM camp designed to make innovation fun. Camp Invention is one […]
Students get hands-on science education during Camp Invention
COLUMBIANA – Students of Heartland Christian School in Columbiana recently spent a week experiencing what it is like to create a product, develop a proposal and market the product. The students in grades two through six participated in Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer STEM camp designed to make innovation fun. Camp Invention is one […]
DenOtter would change how politics is done
HOUGHTON — Republican Congressional candidate Matthew DenOtter is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. He is hoping to unseat incumbent Jack Bergman. The 1st Congressional District contains the 15 counties of the Upper Peninsula and 20 counties in the Lower Peninsula. “I grew up in Grand Rapids. I […]
Despite the hoopla, US men’s soccer still stagnant
SEATTLE — For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014. “We want to be […]
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health
Aides have declined to release any information about McConnell's condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis and whether he will be healthy enough to be at the Capitol next week.
UC Berkeley locks down buildings around business school
Officials said police are searching the area, on the east side of the UC Berkeley campus, but did not immediately say for what.
Grant program helps Clermont County building, business owners give their facades a makeover
Business, building and nonprofit owners in Clermont County now have a chance to revitalize their storefronts. The program will offer up to $20,000 per project, with a total of $100,000 available.
The 2028 redistricting wars have already begun
The Maryland legislature is set to convene a special session next month after Democratic lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment on redistricting.
Graham Platner's ruined campaign in Maine adds pressures for Democrats
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
Illinois health officials warn of high rate of intestinal illness caused by contaminated foods
The intestinal illness cyclosporiasis is contracted by consuming contaminated foods. The most common symptoms of the illness are diarrhea, nausea and fatigue, according to health officials.
Trump weighed in on Cabinet squabble over ride for July Fourth flyover
The president encouraged acting attorney general Todd Blanche to fly on one of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s jets despite the FAA’s prior objection to the planes.
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital
As health rumors swirl, GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell
Several of Mitch McConnell’s colleagues and allies said they talked with him by phone, offering the fullest picture yet of the hospitalized senator’s condition.
As health rumors swirl, GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with McConnell
Several of Mitch McConnell’s colleagues and allies said they talked with him by phone, offering the fullest picture yet of the hospitalized senator’s condition.
Deion Sanders on absence from EA College Sports game: "They're probably not paying enough"
EA Sports used to market its various offerings with this slogan: "If it's in the game, it's in the game."
U.S. opinions toward Israel are shifting, poll finds
Democrats have become much more likely to say the U.S. is overly supportive of Israel in recent years.
"Knockoff" browser add-on filters junk brands from Amazon results
Knockoff is "Amazon, without the knockoffs": a browser extension for Chrome that filters out the gibberish factory brands that are typically favoried over quality products in the online retailer's search…
Musk-linked mailers draw complaints for targeting wrong addresses, dead voters
Election officials in North Carolina and Georgia are warning about suspicious voter-registration mailers linked to Elon Musk.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 dips to $1,349 in today's price war
Amazon and B&H are competing for your business by offering a $150 discount on Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip.
Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martinez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium and the lifted suspension of a U.S. star forward.
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to drop Senate bid
The senator from Vermont has been a key backer of the insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine.
UCLA scientists bring real-world experiences — and pop culture
Broad Stem Cell Research Center researchers use Pokémon, LeBron James to help science click for high school students.
Duke Health’s Jonathan Posner named System Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
"I have been struck by the quality of the faculty, the strength of the institution, and the genuine warmth of the Vanderbilt community. I am thrilled to be joining Vanderbilt Health and look forward to the work ahead."
Trump praises Turkish leader, stops short of approving fighter-jet sale
President Donald Trump heaped praise on Turkey's president but stopped short of publicly approving the sale of F-35 fighter jets, which many in Congress oppose.
FORT Updates: From Plains to Peaks
This issue highlights recent FORT efforts to provide streamlined, robust science for natural resource management, including science in support of invasive species management, wildfire risk mitigation, and wildlife health. It also features ongoing research on state-of-the-art technology for wildlife monitoring, traffic estimation, and more.
There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope
The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.
News | Bahraini investor backs South Florida sports and entertainment hub
ME&F Holdings closes first funding round for planned Miami FC stadium
RPA Statement on Central Business District Tolling Program Parking…
Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region
What If We Could Spread Compassion Like a Disease?
Researchers are exploring what epidemiology—the science of how disease spreads—might teach us about spreading compassion.
News | Live Nation buys land in Dublin Docklands for live entertainment venue
The near three-hectare site was purchased with Oak View Group and Gaiety Investments
Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider
The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people's health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.
Comcast and NBCUniversal are splitting up. Now what?
Comcast's decision to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company raised questions about the future of the studio.
Crowd work comedian Jeff Arcuri is ready to meet you
Stand-up comic Jeff Arcuri has become the guy from your Instagram reels you can’t quite place, now turning viral crowd work clips into his first Netflix special, “Nice to Meet You.”
Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider
The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people's health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.
Zoox grows number of active users as robotaxi wars continue
Amazon's Zoox doubles active users in 2026, challenging Alphabet's Waymo in the robotaxi market with expansions in major U.S. cities.
How easy is it to get weight-loss drugs online? Secret shoppers from Yale found out.
The quality of care by online providers offering lower-cost knockoff versions of weight loss drugs is an increasingly urgent issue.
Rahm Emanuel to tell Israel its alliance with the U.S. cannot ‘survive as it has been’
In a Tel Aviv speech Wednesday, the presidential prospect plans to warn that Israel faces a “dead end” without change, a move reflecting Democratic pressure.
World Cup watch parties boost business at Carlisle's restaurant in Muskegon as fans rally for Team USA
Fans in Muskegon are rallying behind Team USA at Carlisle's restaurant, where World Cup watch parties have drawn standing-room-only crowds and given the local business a significant sales boost.
Men’s health fair planned Friday
PARKERSBURG — Youth participants in the Student Summit are addressing men’s mental health and will host a fair Friday at Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg. The summit is a leadership and advocacy program hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of America. Four club teens chose men’s health as the topic for their advocacy […]
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority examines operational costs
WHEELING — The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority board is looking to pump the brakes on growing operational expenses. Members of the GWSEA board met recently for their last meeting until the end of August, as the board traditionally does not hold a regular monthly meeting at the end of July. Officials discussed operating […]
Amazon bars breastfeeding mum from business course
Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
Downriver businesses losing thousands as DTE power outages stretch into days after Friday storms
DTE outages Downriver have cost businesses thousands as power remains out days after Friday's storms.
FIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference?
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year.The decision was announced after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card.The suspended red card means Balogun can play in Monday night's win-or-go-home match in Seattle versus Belgium.But the decision has faced harsh criticism from fans and The Union of European Football Associations, which said the red card suspension "crossed a red line."What does the red card debacle tell us about political interference in elite soccer?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Kai McNamee.It was edited by William Troop and Tinbete Ermyas.Or interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
New Mexico health officials warn the public about bats as rabies concerns rise
New Mexico health officials warn the public about bats as rabies concerns rise
UND health professions addition in design phase as leaders envision the future of healthcare education
Dean Marjorie Jenkins of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences said the building will be a game changer not only for UND, but the state.
Lionel Richie 'doing well' after tour pauses for health issue
Lionel Richie seems to be moving past the unspecified health issue that prompted him to postpone a pair of shows on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. 'I’m doing well,' he says.
Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe
President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.
Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs as gaming business struggles
As Microsoft continues to invest majorly into AI, it's gaming division, Xbox, is making major cuts to its workforce and selling several of its studios.
Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo e-reader support will happen this year after all
Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration.
USF College of Marine Science lab fire: Scientists save irreplaceable samples
A lightning strike triggered a fire that gutted the USF College of Marine Science lab on May 2, destroying the second floor and damaging what the flames did not reach with water and smoke.
AI actor Tilly Norwood to star in first movie
AI actor Tilly Norwood will star in her first movie, a comedy drama called "Misaligned."
Graham Platner postpones multiple events this week
The postponements came as multiple Democrats said they expected a national outlet to drop a story about Platner Monday or Tuesday.
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
The outbreak has recorded 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, since it was declared on May 15 as the spread continues to outpace response, Congo's Ministry of Health said in its latest update on Sunday night.
Why Buy a Small Power Bank When Anker's 160W 14-Port Docking Station Is Back to Near-Black Friday Pricing?
For a limited time, you can grab this 14-in-1 solution selling for nearly $100 off at Amazon.
Fed's Waller says forward guidance 'more art than science'
Federal Reserve Board Gov. Christopher Waller says he is OK with dialing down the amount of communication issued by the central bank's monetary policy committee, but doesn't want the central bank to throw out the baby with the bathwater.
60 summers of service: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's teen volunteer tradition
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital's VolunTeen program has been introducing young people to health care careers for six decades.
White House report accuses Smithsonian museum of ‘extreme political activism’
The 162-page report on the National Museum of American History marks an escalation of President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Smithsonian museums.
Khamenei’s Funeral Shows It Is ‘Business as Usual’ in Tehran
The Rhetoric from Iran’s Official Platforms Shows That the Islamic Republic’s Ideological Foundations Remain Unchanged
Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law elected to his old congressional district in the vast north woods of Wisconsin
Succession does not mean you leave the business - Chicago Agent Magazine Top Coach
For many founders, owners and high-performing leaders, the word “succession” carries an uncomfortable weight.
She built Kozie’s from scratch. Then she bought the building around it.
Akosua Opoku turned three jobs, personal loans and a bit of city assistance into a growing West Oak Lane business.
This rural Colorado hospital is using AI to go after health insurers that ghosted payments. Here’s how.
The promise of modern AI to help Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center recover lost revenues is built on a system that keeps medical data private.
It’s the Summer of Sports and Politics
Sports has always been a battleground for political discourse. Lately it’s been driving policy, too.
After America’s 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies
As NATO leaders gather in Turkey, they are preparing for another summit shaped as much by managing President Donald Trump as by the alliance's security agenda.
Why U.S. measles outbreaks have grown harder to extinguish
As the nation nears last year’s record case total, experts say the virus is becoming harder to contain, forcing medicine to relearn a disease many thought had been consigned to history.
Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, study finds
A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.
These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on West Side Clock Shop in Pittsfield
This family-run business has stood the test of time—selling, servicing, and repairing clocks for 66 years.
BUSINESS BRIEFS July 6, 2026: Business news in the Berkshires and beyond
Business news from Du Bois Freedom Center, Berkshire Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, and more.
Despite stiff political headwinds, tribe in Colorado brings utility scale solar project online
President Trump has made substantial efforts to curb renewable energy development. The Ute Mountain Ute tribe in Colorado managed to bring a big solar project online anyway.
Why Tech Alone Can’t Fix Rural Healthcare
As much as it’s needed, a new $50 billion federal program is too focused on expensive and unsustainable technology that could supplant the basic needs of rural health systems.
Former Apple, Amazon engineer starts AI chip company in his mid-50s
The AI boom has produced a new generation of founders racing to build companies around emergent technoloy.
Former Apple, Amazon engineer starts AI chip company in his mid-50s
The AI boom has produced a new generation of founders racing to build companies around emergent technoloy.
Chris Stapleton and Chaka Khan celebrate America's 250th at the L.A. Coliseum
Chris Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.
Shrinking the Pomp: Developers Scale Back Plans for Entertainment District
The Pomp Pompano Beach LIVE Venue changes: Developers scale back the entertainment district plan to four buildings and 170 parking spaces in 2026.
Mallory McMorrow suspends campaign for U.S. Senate
Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) has suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate, announcing the news on Instagram on Sunday afternoon.
Business People: Kenya Bodden to lead Minnesota State Bar Association
LAW The Minnesota State Bar Association announced Kenya Bodden as president, effective July 1. Bodden is a legal risk manager at Amazon; he previously served as the 2022–2023 president of the Ramsey County Bar Association. The new MSBA B…
As socialism rises in popularity, GOP turns to a new attack: ‘Communists’
Democratic voters are shifting to the left in primaries. Republicans are doing the same with the labels they use to paint them as extreme.
Billy G. Mills, among first Black politicians elected to L.A. City Council, dies
Billy Gene Mills was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 1963 and served until 1974. He was also the first Black graduate of the UCLA Law School.
'How Do I Keep Going:?' Farmer Mental Health Solutions Available In South Dakota
Mental health concerns are not a new issue among agricultural communities. However, accessing care remains an obstacle.
America celebrates its 250th birthday after another rough year
War, inflation and presidential grifting mark an Independence Day best put in the past. But America has made it through worse times, which lends perspective and offers hope for better times ahead.
Colorado Sports Betting May 2026: Table Tennis Cracks the Top Three, and Tax Rises as Revenue Falls
Colorado took $469.1M in May 2026 sports bets. Revenue fell to $44.7M, but state tax rose to $3.86M as free-bet deductions phase out. Table tennis was 7.2% of handle.
America at 250: July 4th marked by celebration and political division
From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
President Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the country’s ugliest chapters.
Co-Exponential Announces Strategic Partnership with HEAR HERE, LLC to Support Small Business Growth Across New Jersey
Keansburg, NJ, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Co-Exponential™, a leadership and growth consultancy focused on helping organizations scale the...
Celebrations for America’s 250th begin amid heat and political division
Despite sweltering heat, heavy security and brewing protests, thousands were expected to descend on the nation’s capital for the historic anniversary.
Beat the Apple Price Hikes: These MacBook Pro Deals Won't Last Long
Apple recently introduced major price hikes across a number of products, including Macs, iPads, and more. This week, Apple's newly increased prices have begun to hit third-party retailers like Amazon, but there are a few select MacBook Pro models that are retaining original prices, which now represent solid discounts on each device. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.
In an era of charged politics, teachers help their students navigate the maze of history
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The milestone coincides with an era when the historical record is a source of contention.
Letters: Mixed emotions over LeBron james leaving Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday
Piknik Theatre ushers in new era as health issues keep founder away
Celina Taylor will be trying to ensure that everything is in its proper place when performers take the stage at Branham Amphitheater in Strawberry Park on Sunday for Piknik Theatre‘s first performance of the 2026...
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Fans flock to Madison Square Garden for NYC nuptials
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's upcoming nuptials.