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It’s time to treat pandemics as threats to national security

“Pandemics should be viewed and combated as threats to national security,” write David Blumenthal and James A. Morone.

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Jul 20 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Fortissimo nears $400 million Blackstone deal for RGIS international business

Exclusive: Israeli private equity firm is in talks to acquire control of the inventory services company's operations in Israel and several overseas markets, marking a second major transaction with Blackstone.

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Jul 20 • 2:32 AM EDT • Business • calcalistech.com
Could Jimbo Fisher Coach Again at Florida State?

Despite a record-shattering buyout, the former national champion craves a return to the sidelines. Could a struggling program reunite with its winningest coach to reclaim lost glory?

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Jul 19 • 10:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany ​between 2020 and 2025, data ‌from research organizations the International Council on Clean Transportation and Fraunhofer ISI showed.

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Jul 19 • 10:05 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Chinese company demands compensation from U.K. over British Steel nationalization

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week.

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Jul 19 • 9:45 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Banerjee, Hart elected to the National Academy of Sciences

They were honored for their contributions to the biological sciences.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • asbmb.org
WSU’s Singh contributes to National Academies report on climate change, extreme weather

Report concludes that it's increasingly possible to identify how climate change contributes to heat waves, storms and other extreme weather events.

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Jul 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • news.wsu.edu
Heat stroke, exhaustion biggest RAGBRAI concerns for county public health

The National Weather Service is predicting that Marshall County’s temperature and heat index – 92 degrees with a heat index of 101 – will persist and possibly increase on Monday. The high temperatures felt across the state will greet RAGBRAI riders as they start the journey on Sunday in Onawa. Once they reach Marshalltown on […]

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Jul 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • timesrepublican.com
Foster Griffin Dazzles, Washington Nationals Down Athletics

The Washington Nationals rode another dominant performance from Foster Griffin on Sunday afternoon to take the three-game series against the Athletics

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Jul 19 • 7:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opinion | A Climate Coup at the National Academies of Science
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Jul 19 • 4:09 PM EDT • Science • wsj.com
The bold plan to rescue science education

With national STEM strategies expiring in 2026, experts say the window to reshape science education is open – but it won't stay open long

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Jul 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • theeducatoronline.com
Washington Nationals at Athletics Game Thread

Follow along in the third game of the series for the Nationals and Athletics

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Jul 19 • 3:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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‘Good Trouble Lives On’: ICE protestors rally at Liberty Square Park

Utahns joined in on a national movement called “Good Trouble Lives On” Saturday, honoring former Congressman John Lewis and his legacy of nonviolent civic action, education, and advocac…

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Jul 19 • 1:28 PM EDT • Politics • abc4.com
Why I Agreed to Lead the UAP Science Advisory Council for the U.S. Government

A month and a half ago, I was visited by a representative from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). He raised a…

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Jul 19 • 12:50 PM EDT • Science • avi-loeb.medium.com
I went on Walmart's World Cup tour. It was peak America.

International World Cup fans fell in love with Walmart. I attended one of the tours the company organized to seize on the attention.

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Jul 19 • 10:09 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Dr Haridopolos warns about impact of screen time on kids' health

National Health Communications Director Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos outlines the surgeon general's warning on the harmful effects of screen time.

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Jul 19 • 10:05 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Dr. Haridopolos warns about screen time's impact on kids' health

National Health Communications Director Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos outlines the surgeon general's warning on the harmful effects of screen time.

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Jul 19 • 9:57 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Democratic socialists are changing national politics. Is Florida next?

Florida’s Aug. 18 Democratic primary could see a push from the left in two key races.

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Jul 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • tampabay.com
Why the Trump effect is different in 2026 than 2018

The brightest warning light for Democrats in this year’s election is the consistent finding in early national and state polls that they are not winning nearly as large a share of voters who disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as they did during his first term. Paradoxically, that dynamic could represent a major danger for Republicans if it proves unsustainable through November.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Governance Fragmentation and Collapsing Health in Wartime Yemen

Humanitarian groups need international support to overcome funding shortages and the country’s divided politics.

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Jul 19 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • lawfaremedia.org
Harry Kane on World Cup future with England

Harry Kane reflects on England's successes and failures at the 2026 World Cup as well as his future with the national team.

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Jul 18 • 10:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DREAMTEAM

RUARIDH McCONNOCHIE, THE FORMER BATH, ENGLAND, ENGLAND SEVENS AND GREAT BRITAIN SEVENS WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Beno Obano – I’ve always thought Beno has been criminally underrated at international level. Everyone sees his power, but his hands and footwork are exceptional for a prop. He’s been a […] The post DREAMTEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

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Jul 18 • 9:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Game #98, Athletics vs. Nationals Game Thread

Time for a Saturday Night Victory

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Jul 18 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Washington Huskies Forward Leads Serbia to Championship of International Tournament

Huskies forward Nikola Dzepina will face another potential UW recruit, Urban Kroflic, in the championship game of the FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

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Jul 18 • 7:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Darline Graham’s career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy

To former colleagues and the disability advocates who have worked with her, there is little doubt in Darline Graham’s capabilities.

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Jul 18 • 5:21 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
<i>The Odyssey</i> Is Perfectly Tolerable Entertainment

The movie is enchanting despite its frustrating qualities.

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Jul 18 • 5:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • nationalreview.com
What is Cyclospora? Health officials explain symptoms, risks amid FDA lettuce investigation

Cyclospora has been making national headlines as the FDA investigates a possible link between a recent outbreak and shredded lettuce products in several northeastern states.

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Jul 18 • 3:33 PM EDT • Health • ktvh.com
Is Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Undervalued After Its CTF Life Awards Deal?

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is back in focus after CTF Life agreed to become the exclusive title sponsor of the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards, bringing the event to Hong Kong for the first time. See our latest analysis for Tencent Music Entertainment Group. Despite the CTF Life partnership putting Tencent Music Entertainment Group back in the headlines, the stock’s recent performance has been mixed, with a 1 month share price return of 4.95% contrasting with a year to...

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Jul 18 • 3:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
How virtual reality can transform behavioral science and enhance reproducibility

In a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of 41 authors from around the globe argue that virtual reality has the potential to do the same for behavioral science ...

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Jul 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Food Bank's Health Partnership Model Draws National Praise

A new national report shows how FARSB's FoodRx program is helping Inland Empire neighbors eat better and stay healthier close to home.

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Jul 18 • 12:15 PM EDT • Health • raincrossgazette.com
CFM wins approval for jet engine durability boost

Jet engine maker CFM International said it had won U.S. and European approvals for an ​upgrade that would improve durability of engines used ‌on Boeing 737 MAX jets.

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Jul 18 • 11:52 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Every Day In Every Way, Attribution Science Is Getting Better & Better

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions ... [continued]

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Jul 18 • 11:29 AM EDT • Science • cleantechnica.com
Mentor Shore student takes business idea to Mott Million Dollar Challenge

What started as an assignment in an American Studies class has taken 14-year-old Delayna Sotock on an unexpected whirlwind journey to a national competition and could lead to even bigger things in the future. On June 15 and 16, Sotock…

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Jul 18 • 11:21 AM EDT • Business • news-herald.com
Brass at the Beach brings musical excitement back to Myrtle Beach

The Drum Corps International Brass at the Beach returns to Doug Shaw Stadium on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

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Jul 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • myhorrynews.com
ARKANSAS A-Z: Black men’s business league embraced economic advances

The Arkansas Negro Business Men's League was created by prominent Black business and professional leaders at a meeting in Little Rock on Dec. 31, 1902-Jan 1, 1903. The state organization grew out of the National Negro Business League, created in 1900 and headed by Booker T. Washington, principal of Alabama's Tuskegee Institute and one of the most prominent spokesmen for Black communities at the time.

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Jul 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for week of July 19-26

The North Texas business datebook for the week of July 19 includes key earnings reports for national and Dallas-Fort Worth companies.

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Jul 18 • 7:02 AM EDT • Business • dallasnews.com
Life after Kane - are England facing a false nine future?

Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?

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Jul 18 • 6:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign off

The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enacting international safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, according to sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by CNN.

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Jul 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
US data center protests go national as backlash grows

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to ​hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the first coordinated national effort to channel anger at ‌the AI infrastructure expansion that has ramped up over the past year and roiled local politics.

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Jul 18 • 6:06 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Boston businesses hope energy from World Cup crowds can have lasting impact on nightlife

Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.

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Jul 17 • 11:25 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Florida politics weekly recap: Voter data, campaign cash and 2 lawmakers in court

President Donald Trump's national address renewed the debate over election security this week, while newly released intelligence records put a spotlight on publicly available Florida voter-registration data.

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Jul 17 • 5:29 PM EDT • Politics • wflx.com
Kansas City business owner wins Verizon’s live pitch competition timed to World Cup

Liz Benditt scored the final goal Friday, securing victory in a national pitch competition that began with more than 500 contenders before narrowing to a live, Shark Tank-style round at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup final.

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Jul 17 • 5:21 PM EDT • Business • startlandnews.com
Applications are open for the 2026 National Forensic Science Teacher of the Year Award

Applications and nominations are being sought for the 2026 National Forensic Science Teacher of the Year Award. This award recognizes exceptional educators who inspire student interest and excellence in forensic science. As part of National Forensic Science Week (Sept. 20–26, 2026), the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations will honor one outstanding high school teacher

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Jul 17 • 4:44 PM EDT • Science • kentuckyteacher.org
WV Department of Health confirms 139 cyclosporiasis cases; 15 hospitalizations

As West Virginia sits at the national epicenter of cyclosporiasis cases, the State Department of Health (WVDH) has provided updated numbers on how the parasite has spread across the Mountain State.

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Jul 17 • 4:17 PM EDT • Health • wboy.com
The Future of Sports Prep Is Here: Nebraska Robot Prepares National Archery Stage

A robot made by a Nebraska company is helping prepare the stage for some of the country’s top young archers.The Lincoln Sports Foundation is using a GPS-guided

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Jul 17 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • nebraska.tv
Austin Peay State University's Jody Alberd Receives National Science Foundation Grant for Veteran Research - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information

Clarksville, TN - Jody Alberd knows the challenge of transitioning from military service to engineering studies. After 20 years in the Navy, he found

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Jul 17 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • clarksvilleonline.com
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds that it's a national security risk since late last year.

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Jul 17 • 1:49 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
A Legacy of Belief: Celebrating 30 Years of BCSD’s National Youth Sports Program

For 30 years, BCSD’s National Youth Sports Program, guided by the leadership of retiring Youth Services Supervisor Lewis Neal, has provided Bakersfield students with opportunities to build confidence, leadership skills, healthy habits, and lasting...

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Jul 17 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • news.kern.org
Seminars at Steamboat: Are America’s Science Prowess and Leadership at Risk?

Dr. Marcia McNutt, who was elected in 2016 as the first female president of the National Academy of Sciences, discusses the state of scientific advances in the U.S.

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Jul 17 • 1:01 PM EDT • Science • kunc.org
CJEU Clarifies the Conditions for Seizure of Business Emails During Competition Inspections

On July 16, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") issued a decision clarifying that EU law does not, as a rule, prevent a national

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Jul 17 • 12:28 PM EDT • Business • insideprivacy.com
CHAI seeks to support public health agency uptake of genAI

Its new national initiative will engage 2,000 public health practitioners to arrive at and pilot five key generative artificial intelligence use cases with large language model access through enterprise licenses donated by Anthropic and OpenAI.

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Jul 17 • 12:19 PM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will ​be replaced by the company's international division ‌COO, Kyle Kinnard, an internal memo showed on Friday, amid a major management rejig under CEO John Furner.

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Jul 17 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Sporting KC acquires two 2026 international roster slots

Sporting Kansas City announced today that the club has acquired two 2026 international roster slots in a pair of trades with the Philadelphia Union and the Seattle Sounders. Sporting has acquired an international roster slot and the 22nd spot in the Waiver Order from Philadelphia in exchange for the first

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Jul 17 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sportingkc.com
The Bull Case For Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Could Change Following Its TMElive Awards Push Into Hong Kong

CTF Life recently announced a long-term partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group to bring the TMElive International Music Awards to Hong Kong for the first time in August 2026, with CTF Life as exclusive title sponsor. This collaboration positions Tencent Music to extend its brand beyond online platforms into a large-scale international live festival, deepening its presence in the fan-driven music ecosystem. We’ll now examine how hosting the TMElive International Music Awards in...

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Jul 17 • 11:29 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
4 sentenced in burglary ring that targeted Asian American business owners in the Northwest

Four Colombian nationals were sentenced in federal court Tuesday for their roles in a multistate burglary ring that targeted Asian American business owners across Oregon and Washington state. Derinso...

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Jul 17 • 11:14 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
The future of oncology: Early-career scientists need mentorship and a new academic model

The early years of a scientific career can be unforgiving. For junior investigators, starting a lab is a high-pressure moment: Securing that first National Institutes of Health grant, publishing meaningful work, and proving they belong. It’s a period marked by uncertainty and, often, anxiety about whether it will all come together. I’ve seen that play […]

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Jul 17 • 10:50 AM EDT • Science • cancerletter.com
U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and U.S. Naval Observatory Partner on Pathfinder for Next Generation Very Large Array

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), and the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) are advancing a new collaboration to support the future of high-resolution radio astronomy and astrometry, with the development of a pathfinder instrument for the proposed Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).

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Jul 17 • 9:50 AM EDT • Science • newswise.com
National Academies: Climate attribution is maturing, but still has limits

New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.

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Jul 17 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • arstechnica.com
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Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag

Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.

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Jul 17 • 6:56 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Three Storylines as Nationals Begin Second Half of 2026 Season

The Washington Nationals will kick off the second half of the 2026 regular season on Friday as we break down the three key storylines to watch

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Jul 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bizcap US Launches, Bringing Fast, Flexible Funding to SMBs

VICTORIA, AU / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2026 / Global non-bank funder Bizcap has officially launched in the US, expanding its international footprint and bringing its proven funding model to one of the world's largest small business markets. Already ...

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Jul 17 • 4:10 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
New York Yankees Make Max Fried Announcement Before Dodgers Series

On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will be back in action when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in the Bronx.They went into the All-Star break in the middle of a four-game winning streak (after sweeping the Washington Nationals).New York Yankees Make Max Fried AnnouncementMax Fried is in the middle of his […] The post New York Yankees Make Max Fried Announcement Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

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Jul 16 • 10:50 PM EDT • Business • bbc.com
“AI Science at Scale” Summit Showcases Advances in AI-Enabled Research and Innovation

Recently, the University of California (UC), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) convened researchers and leaders from across the UC system in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the first annual AI Science at Scale summit.

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Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it

From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.

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Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

President Trump is set to address the nation on topics he says will include elections and voting machines.

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As Climate Extremes Collide, Attribution Science Evolves

A National Academy of Sciences report on extreme climate event attribution confronts political climate denialism with scientific evidence.

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SF overdose deaths decline as public health officials expand treatment, drug monitoring

Overdose deaths in San Francisco have declined compared to last year, a trend local public health officials say reflects both national patterns and the city's ongoing efforts to expand treatment and other interventions.

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Salt Lake City Awarded 2027 College Championships

Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 16, 2026)—The 2027 USA Ultimate College Championships have been awarded to Salt Lake City, the national governing body for the

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Expanded Crew Works Science, Microgravity Adaptation, and Next Crew Departure

The International Space Station is a busy place hosting ten crewmates from NASA, Roscosmos, and ESA (European Space Agency) through the end of July. The

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Turbulent national politics come to Maine

Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.

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Can Notre Dame Handle The Pressure In 2026?

With a Heisman favorite under center and a veteran coaching staff, Marcus Freeman’s most talented roster yet must overcome past snubs to finally secure a national title.

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Science Grant Could Deliver $160M For Quantum Tech In CT

At a gathering held at the UConn Hartford campus, state leaders celebrated Connecticut being selected as a Regional Innovation Engine for quantum technologies by the National Science Foundation.

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National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

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Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.

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Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

The president has long insisted he won the 2020 election, even though the very people he appointed to oversee it said the count was accurate

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Department of Animal Science Earns National honors at RMC

Faculty and students from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science earned national recognition at the 79th Reciprocal Meat Conference, RMC.

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Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

Trump's comments suggest he's likely in Thursday's speech to revisit some of the unproven claims he's previously made about Republican losses

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Geography faculty member earns national research award

Zhenlong Li, associate professor of geography at Penn State, has received the 2026 Early/Mid-Career Research Award from the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science for research that has advanced the field of geographic information science.

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Kids Who Play Grow into Healthier Adults

The National Day of Play is July 19.

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National Health Expenditures Expect to Grow Through 2034

More spending, fewer insured: New projections reveal healthcare trends.

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The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) launches national research and development program

Researchers, students, and partners from across organizations came together at the Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) to conduct the facility's first coordinated research, development, and innovation activities, demonstrating the HIF’s role as a national platform for water science and technology development.

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‘86 47’: How Trump’s war on dissent gave his opponents a political rallying cry

The president’s attempts to bury a meme — and his political opponents — turned a small bit of political speech into an international symbol of protest.

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UConn Health Recognized as High Performer for Inclusive Care

National recognition from the Healthcare Equality Index highlights commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care for all.

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State Department hosting international officials to talk left-wing terrorism

Counterterrorism experts say the Trump administration’s focus on the far left lacks context about the full range of threats from extremists across the political spectrum.

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A Road Map for Local Public Health Success

A toolkit from a national commission emphasizes the importance of partnerships between public health leaders and elected officials.

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$321 million science initiative aims to make Appalachia America's next energy innovation hub

The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced that the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium is one of only 12 recipients

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Two Key Oklahoma Baseball Players to Return for 2027 Season

The Oklahoma Sooners received much-needed news for their 2027 lineup, as they will return two major hitters from the 2026 national championship team

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Local Man Competing in Syracuse Nationals

A local man has built a custom car that’s so unique it’s going to compete with some of the best cars in the country.

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Lubbock woman’s custom shoe business now selling internationally

Natalie Buxkemper, owner of The Sewing Studio on the South Loop, started Patchwork Kicks about a year ago.

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Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Trump praised Lindell as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and gave formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will focus on election security.

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Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

Flower Mound resident Yves Lafortune has competed in his fair share of Ironman events, 100-mile runs, and national-level triathlons over the years. And if you ask him if he plans to do more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. Clearly, the challenge isn’t finding the passion or commitment to keep going. As a lifelong athlete, […]

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Purdue-backed consortium wins National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines competition

A Purdue-backed consortium won a $160 million grant award from the National Science Foundation that will fuel the creation of a major musculoskeletal research hub in the state of Indiana.

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Nationals to Recall Top Catching Prospect, Activate Max Kranick

Harry Ford is expected to join the Nationals after the All-Star break, while Max Kranick returns after rehabbing from last year’s flexor tendon surgery.

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Airlines, health experts warn against permanent daylight saving time

Airlines for America warns that permanent daylight saving time could significantly disrupt aviation, affecting passenger travel and international connectivity on ‘America Reports.’

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Growing debt creates growing risks for American workers

The national debt is growing rapidly, and this trend could create serious challenges for future economic growth, job opportunities and wages, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation reports. As debt increases, the cost of paying interest on that debt takes up more government resources and can limit investments in areas that support economic growth. Rising debt […]

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Cook County Public Health Offers Back-to-School Vaccinations at Suburban Cook County Community Events  - Cook County Department of Public Health

Parents can get their children vaccinated for the upcoming school year, right on time for National Immunization Awareness Month in August. Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost for the 2026-27 school year to children ages 6 months to 18 years old, regardless of immigration or insurance status, now through mid-October.

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Long Beach hot dog business celebrates one year on National Hot Dog Day
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Call for AANHPI voices for science funding

When the Chinatown-International District in Seattle hosted the world’s largest dim sum party, it was easy to celebrate how a diverse community comes together for a family style meal.

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Senate committee reviews Erica Schwartz's nomination to take over CDC

The CDC long enjoyed a sterling international reputation but has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office last year

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