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Rush for new Ebola vaccine as outbreak grows in Africa
US health authorities have warned that 10 African countries are at risk in the Ebola epidemic. There may be hope on the horizon: British scientists say a vaccine for this Ebola variant could soon be ready for testing.
I’d switch to a Pixel in a heartbeat if it weren’t for this Samsung app
Pixel offers clean Android and fast updates, but this Samsung app delivers customization and features that Google's phone still can't match.
Meet Cindy Linger. She helps underserved in Stark County gain access to health care
In our latest "Five questions with" series, meet Cindy Linger, executive director of Access Health Stark County.
Ranking 24 California pro sports teams from worst to first
We ranked 24 California pro teams across seven leagues. From dynasties to disappointments, expect debate from worst to first.
$1.75 million gift will allow Kent State to expand health outreach
The $1.75 million gift will provide funding for the college’s community health and outreach programs such as the Mobile Flashes program.
University commencement isn't the place for politics
The purpose of a commencement ceremony isn't political persuasion, writes Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University.
Finding hope in troubling times with poetry and science
The Poets for Science Gathering this fall at Kent State is something of a cross between an academic conference and a festival.
Finding hope in troubling times with poetry and science
The Poets for Science Gathering this fall at Kent State is something of a cross between an academic conference and a festival.
See photos from Brandon High School 2026 graduation ceremony
Brandon High School celebrates graduates during commencement at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, MS, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Vote for Girls Athlete of the Week for May 18-22 presented by the Vance Law Firm
Cast your vote for the Montgomery Advertiser's Girls Athlete of the Week for April May 18-22 presented by the Vance Law Firm.
Hims & Hers CEO is plotting new ways to upend traditional health care
Hims & Hers built massive weight-loss markets using telehealth. Peptides, if authorized by the FDA, stand to become a major part of the company’s shift to wellness and longevity.
Spencer Pratt isn't running on MAGA. He's running on frustration.
Pratt is gaining ground because he hasn't presented himself as a traditional establishment Republican. Instead, he's targeting a very specific voter.
White House shooting marks another incident in a string of political violence
The shooting comes less than a month after authorities say a man attempted to assassinate the president at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
Tunnel of Trees roadway's flood damage has tourist businesses jittery
Tourist-dependent businesses along the Tunnel of Trees highway worry about how long it will take to rebuild the flood-ravaged road.
Garden Grove business owner offers spare bedroom in nearby home to chemical spill evacuees
Newberg bear update: Cub shot, killed in Canby due to 'public health and safety concerns'
A bear cub who was previously spotted in Newberg has been killed in Canby. Authorities fatally shot the animal around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, the Canby Police Department reported. Officials said multiple agencies "decided to stop the bear with legal force" as it moved toward the public.
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
An investigation is ongoing.
Belmar mayor resigns, citing health and family. Here's what's next
Belmar Mayor Gerald Buccafusco announced his resignation due to health concerns, ending a term headlined by affordable housing.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, May 23
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
What's the goal of kids sports? World Series champ offers perspective
It's Memorial Day weekend. Are you racing off to a travel tournament? Ryan Zimmerman shares how we can lose our grip on reality with youth sports.
Bond breakout? Big effects of bad data. Immigration and thermostatic politics & dad-chat is coming for dad-books.
Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. Anna Airy, A Shell Forge at a National Projectile Factory, Hackney Marshes, London, 1918 Bond breakout - John Authers Across the developed markets, bond markets are staging a slow-motion car wreck. Looking at the drastic moves in the US, Japan, the UK and France, Barclays’ Ajay Rajadhyaksha commented: “Last week, long bonds broke. Not in one country. In all of them. Simultaneously. Four countries. Four different political systems. Four different central banks. But the same trade — “get me out of duration!”” Each country has its own contributing political problems, but the uniformity of the shift out of long-term bonds with high duration makes clear that something broader is afoot. For Rajadhyaksha, it is “simple and uncomfortable.” The developed world “has too much debt, too little fiscal discipline, and no political appetite for fixing either.” If there’s a trigger, it has been the Iran war and the resulting shock to oil supply. Source: Bloomberg G7 countries are now borrowing at rates that were enjoyed by EM in the early 2020s For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Trade between China and Russia has grown in recent years For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Big effects of bad data A decade ago nearly nine in ten Americans, when approached, agreed to fill out the Current Population Survey, which is administered to about 60,000 households each month and asks about, among other things, employment. Fewer than seven in ten do so now (see chart 1). For the Consumer Expenditure Survey, which tries to capture 3,700 households monthly, the response rate is down from 68% to 40%. … When the information becomes less reliable, investment decisions get more difficult to make. Some may be delayed, creating a potential drag on the economy. A new working paper by Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University, Erica Groshen, former head of the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) now at Cornell University, and Duncan Hobbs and Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute, a think-tank, hazards an estimate. Preserving trust in “the integrity and quality of official statistics”, the authors claim, generates economic benefits of about $25 for every $1 spent on the BLS, the agency with an annual budget of $700m that is responsible for many of these data. To arrive at their conclusion the quartet analysed an ignoble episode in the BLS’s recent history. On August 1st 2025 Donald Trump sacked Erika McEntarfer, appointed as the agency’s commissioner by his predecessor, Joe Biden. The president alleged, without evidence, that the BLS’s steep downward revision to recent jobs numbers had been “RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad”. In fact, it was the wanton dismissal that looked bad in the eyes of many observers. In the following seven days there was a 50% leap, relative to the week before, in the average value of the index of Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU), which tracks the number of articles mentioning such uncertainty that are published daily in American newspapers. This was a discernible jump even when compared to the chaos caused by Mr Trump’s trade war in April 2025 and his real one in Iran in the past two months (see chart 2). Based on Mr Bloom’s earlier study with other colleagues of the EPU’s impact on business investment, industrial production and employment, the authors estimate that the jump reduced American GDP by over $100bn (0.3%) and non-farm payrolls by 168,000 (0.1%). Source: The Economist Immigration and thermostatic politics (Sarah O’Connor in the FT) A strange thing happened a year and a half ago. No sooner had Americans elected Donald Trump as president on an explicitly anti-immigration platform than US public opinion began to swing much more favourably towards immigration. … to political scientists who study “thermostatic” politics, this development is no surprise at all. Public opinion often moves against the prevailing party, especially if they are perceived to have gone “too far” in one direction. The phenomenon was first explored in the 1990s with reference to fiscal policy, but in recent years it has been particularly evident in the realm of immigration policy. While these swings in opinion polls can make it seem as if people don’t know their own minds, they can be a useful democratic check on governments by sending bright flashing warning lights when policies stray too far from the public’s comfort zone. The problem comes when politicians misinterpret those signals. When people tell pollsters they want less immigration, or think it is bad for the country overall (or the converse), they are often expressing an opinion about how things appear to be going in that moment relative to their preferences, rather than a deep shift in their underlying views. According to Alexander Kustov, a political scientist, most Americans’ views are quite stable and moderate: they support immigration that is controlled and in the national interest, and oppose flows that are disorderly or under-enforced. In the US, he argues the Trump administration over-interpreted dissatisfaction with high immigration under Joe Biden, and implemented policies that went too far for many voters. “People don’t necessarily change their idea about their ideal immigration policy, but they can react to what the government is currently doing,” he told me. “A lot of people are not happy with what the Trump administration are doing — right now we’re not talking about border enforcement, we’re talking about people not just getting harassed, but killed.” But similarly, he added, pro-immigration advocates would be making a mistake to interpret the recent, more favourable swing towards immigration as a deep-seated ideological shift in attitudes. The recent history of UK immigration policy offers another cautionary tale. After the 2016 Brexit referendum, public concern about immigration fell. This was partly because net migration statistics declined, but also because people felt a sense of catharsis and control, says Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, a think-tank. By 2019, the public ranked immigration as only the ninth biggest issue of concern, according to Ipsos polling. But when the Conservative government liberalised visa routes for students and care workers between 2019 and 2022, that helped net migration to surge. And so, too, did public concern. Today’s Labour government has implemented another sharply restrictive turn in immigration policy. As Kustov and researcher Caitlyn Yates argue, thermostatic public opinion should be a useful check on politicians. Instead it seems to have helped to magnify the pendulum swing in the UK. The government over-interprets and overreacts to a change in public opinion, which reacts in turn, prompting a sudden swing the other way. Source: Financial Times HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $50. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe Anna Airy, Shop for Machining 15-Inch Shells: Singer Manufacturing Company, Clydebank, Glasgow, 1918 Racing for a vaccine … we have been here before! The deadly Ebola outbreak in two African countries driven by a virus species with no vaccine has triggered an urgent search for a potential jab, in a test of troubled global efforts to avert threats posed by emerging diseases. A World Health Organization advisory group is due to would meet on Tuesday to recommend candidate jabs to prioritise for clinical trials, the global health body said. It will assess data including an analysis by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (Cepi), which was set up after failures in the international response to a previous Ebola crisis. The latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has infected hundreds of people and killed more than 80, health authorities say. Cepi’s reaction will be a crucial indicator of its progress towards its wider goal of producing vaccines for pandemic threats in just 100 days, despite steep cuts to international health funding. “If there was ever a time that we could show the world why Cepi is needed and show the world why the 100-day mission is needed, it’s now,” Nicole Lurie, the organisation’s executive director for preparedness and response, told the FT. “We’re happy to accept that responsibility, but obviously we need help from partners — particularly financial help in the long run.” DR Congo and Uganda would make the final decision on whether to press ahead with any vaccine candidates endorsed for clinical trials by the WHO experts, the global health body said. “Other ethical and community acceptability issues will be considered,” said the WHO, which declared the latest outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday. “This will be important to make sure that the trial, if it happens, will be adequately communicated to the population.” Lurie said Cepi had provided information from a survey of research teams and companies working on drugs that might be effective against the Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak. The organisation hoped soon to announce partners in the quest for a jab, she added, although she declined to give a timescale for when one might be developed. Cepi’s Nicole Laurie said global health bodies were ‘getting some live-fire drills’ with hantavirus and the latest Ebola outbreak. The hunt for a vaccine should be helped by scientific advances including the use of artificial intelligence to find drugs active against viruses, Lurie said. Existing jabs against the Zaire Ebola virus responsible for many previous outbreaks might provide a basis for tackling the Bundibugyo species, she added. “We’ll see how far and how fast we can get,” Lurie said, adding that Cepi had done preliminary work recently on a possible jab for the rat-borne hantavirus responsible for a recent fatal outbreak on a cruise ship. “Both with hantavirus and now with Ebola, [we] are getting some live-fire drills.” Source: Michael Peel in the Financial Times Dad-chat is coming for dad-books. (By Pamela Paul and Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg in the WSJ) They were the go-to gifts for Father’s Day: a book about some little-known chapter of World War II, the sweeping narrative of a shipwreck, perhaps the latest presidential biography. These days, dad books are a dying breed. Nonfiction book sales have been in decline for the past four years, and are now the most challenged segment of the print book market. Publishers say certain types of books still fare well—including celebrity memoirs and religious titles. But in recent years, print sales in such categories as biography, current affairs and business and economics—what publishers refer to as “serious nonfiction” and which tend to resonate especially with men—have fallen considerably. Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan. Publishing has long been subject to cyclical changes, with trends in format and genre taking over bookshelves in grand sweeps. (Remember the adult coloring-book craze? Or the stratospheric rise of romantasy?) But many in publishing believe the decline in serious nonfiction is more existential. “The trend couldn’t be clearer,” said Jonathan Karp, the former chief executive of Simon & Schuster and publisher of the new Simon Six imprint. “This is a sea change and people should wake up and realize we’re living in a new world.” One culprit for the shift: a new media diet for fans of more serious nonfiction. … Sixty-two percent of men and 54% of women consumed a podcast in the prior month, according to a recent survey by Edison Research at SSRS, up from 46% and 39%, respectively, in 2023. “When we have internal meetings to talk about this problem, it always comes around to podcasts,” said Jonathan Burnham, president and publisher of the Harper Group at HarperCollins Publishers. “The man who wants to read American history is now tuning into one of the many good podcasts about history that lends the quiet attention to a serious subject he’s looking for. It makes the idea of sitting down with a 700-page Ron Chernow book less appealing. You’ve scratched that itch.” Source: Wall Street Journal Remarkable report by Novara from the nationalist rally in London in mid May. Anna Airy, Leopard Moth and Plums, 1915 If you’ve scrolled this far, you know you want to click: Subscribe
Academics in Meltdown Now That They’re Responsible for AI Hallucinations in Their Research Papers
A small group of researchers is up in arms after the scholarly repository ArXiv announced authors are responsible for hallucinated citations.
From mall to main streets, Erie County businesses that are now gone
A selection from the GoErie.com archives captures Erie County businesses that have closed and the roles they once played in our communities.
Where in the world is this Republican congressman?
The mystery of a New Jersey congressman's absence has consumed Washington for weeks.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Friday, May 22
High school baseball, softball and soccer teams were in action.
Local professionals invited to attend Business After Hours
ESCANABA – This Wednesday, the Daily Press, Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) and the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency (MDSCAA) will be partnering to host Business After Hours, a networking event for local professionals. The event will be held at DATA, 2901 27th Ave. N, Escanaba, on Wednesday, May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. and […]
Federal judges’ responses vary to immigration authorities’ disregard of orders
Colorado’s U.S. District Court judges have responded in recent days to the government’s violations of or unclear compliance with their orders in immigration detention cases, resulting in directives to immediately free the petitioners. “I’m just struggling to understand how he was removed from the United States even though (the government acknowledges) he could not be […]
Prairie Lakes Healthcare becoming Sanford Health Watertown
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown will transition to Sanford Health Watertown, starting in June.
Longtime Clive plumbing business closes, laying off its staff
Bill Rhiner's Plumbing Co. Inc. in Clive shut down May 1, laying off its staff, according to a new filing with the state
Mike Duggan decision rocks Michigan. What politicians are saying
Democrats and Republicans had plenty to say about Mike Duggan's decision to end his Independent campaign for governor.
Anti-immigrant protests flare up in South Africa
Authorities have removed hundreds of foreign nationals from a church centre in Durban after days of tension linked to anti‑migrant campaigns. The incident comes amid renewed episodes of xenophobic violence in South Africa.
'The Breakfast Club' leans into Netflix daily live format. Fans react
The move is the first of its kind for Netflix. "The Breakfast Club" will air on the radio and stream live on the platform simultaneously each weekday.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, May 22
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Bezbatchenko named Haslam Sports Group's president of global soccer
Former Crew general manager Tim Bezbatchenko has been hired to oversee Columbus' two soccer teams in his return to the city.
DeSantis signs Florida bill on H.S. sports transfers, coaches' pay
The bill is meant to curb frequent high school athlete transfers and boost pay for coaches.
CelebrAsian returns to Des Moines with two days of food and culture
Summer festival season kicks off in Des Moines with a festival for AAPI Heritage Month. Here's where to park and what to do at CelebrAsian 2026.
Dr. Bhuvanendram Indrakrishnan: Leadership in Medicine and Community Health
His work reflects the view that long-term health depends on education, access, and consistent care.
Trump vows to ‘work very hard’ to enact permanent daylight saving time
The Republican-led House Energy and Commerce Committee earlier Thursday passed the Sunshine Protection Act.
ArchWell Health opens senior care centers in Milwaukee
ArchWell Health, a senior primary care provider, opened four new centers in Milwaukee and West Allis for residents 60 and over.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 finally enables partial screenshots, but not for everyone
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 brings the long-leaked partial screenshot feature and enables it by default, but only for large screens.
Sister of Cuban military business leader arrested in US
The U.S. arrested Adys Lastres Morera, sister of a Cuban military business leader, for allegedly aiding Havana’s communist regime. It comes as Trump pushes toward a Cuba end-game.
South Milwaukee's Cheata Bikes to introduce new electric models
Cheata Bikes, known for gas-powered bicycles, will offer electric bikes to attract new customers and expand its unique offerings.
The surprising cholesterol-raising foods that fly under the radar
Many foods we consider healthy and natural can actually raise cholesterol levels. But it doesn't mean we should cut them out of our diet entirely.
Burlington signs suggest 911 alternatives for mental health, drug call
The city is set to print 100 or so signs for about $3,000 that will include a wide range of contacts for handling mental health, drug and other calls.
Lawmakers target hospitals – and Atrium Health in particular
Legislation aims to increase oversight of hospital mergers, cap hospital CEO pay and add more accountability for hospital authorities like Atrium Health.
Young scientists show off projects at St. James the Apostle School
Students at Saint James the Apostle School in Carmel had the chance to delve deeply into a project of interest for the school’s annual Science Fair.
Manhattan liberals could elect a Kennedy to Congress in Manhattan
The nostalgia of Kennedy's short-lived "Camelot," now over six decades old, contrasts with modern American politics in 2026 around Trump and AI.
Google just replaced another major piece of Fitbit's identity
Older Fitbit Community discussions are no longer easily accessible despite Google promising a read-only version.
Over 20 Aspen businesses plan to shut down in some capacity for 2027 airport closure
Aspen Chamber Resort Association presented to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority Board Wednesday on potential impacts to the workforce during the 2027 Aspen/Pitkin County Airport closure to help guide initial conversations about waiving required work hours for employee housing.
Report: NIH, NASA Restrict Co-Authoring With Foreign Scientists
The National Institutes of Health and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are targeting collaborations between U.S. scientists and foreign researchers, Science reports.
What to know about Kyle Busch's death, NASCAR driver's recent health issues
Kyle Busch raced in the NASCAR All-Star Race four days before his death from an illness on May 21.
SBIR and STTR Contracts: Not for Just Any Small Business
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology…
National upheaval helped bring demise of Mike Duggan's campaign
Duggan told his supporters, in a letter, the mood of the country had shifted since he launched his campaign on Dec. 4, 2024.
Surprising lessons for democracy from the Latin American left
Polarization is often created by political elites aiming to gain popularity, but it can also be caused by social conflicts rooted in extreme inequalities, according to a new book about Latin America politics co-authored by two Cornell professors.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Thursday, May 21
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
As an aspiring science communicator, I learned a lot from an “eco artist”
Artist Xavier Cortada, in front row, fourth from right, was joined by students – including the author of the essay below, Sophia Bolivar, to his right – as well as faculty and staff as he brought...
Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released a critical study of the party’s performance in the 2024 campaign on Thursday, bowing to intense internal pressure from frustrated Democratic operatives who had publicly demanded the release of the post-election autopsy. The 192-page report, which was concluded last December and authored by Democratic […]
Standouts on and off field: 3 finalists for Indianapolis City Male Athlete of the Year
Bishop Chatard's Phoenix Boyer, Cathedral's Kyle Harden and Crispus Attucks' Corshawn Sartin finalists for City Male Athlete of Year for 2026.
AI & Science: What Is the Future of Discovery?
Continued progress in artificial intelligence, its expanding usefulness in science, and its contributions to landmark advances suggest that we may have entered a new era of AI for science.The breakthroughs so far—such as predicting the structure of practically every known protein, with profound implications for our understanding of biology, health, and the treatment of disease—are notable not only for what was achieved but also how it was achieved and what that suggests for scientific progress. This special double issue of Dædalus poses the question: What is the future of scientific discovery in this new age of AI? Thirty-three scientists responded. Bringing perspectives from life sciences and medicine, cognitive science and neuroscience, the physical and earth sciences, chemistry and materials science, computer science, mathematics and the social sciences—they draw on their work at the frontier of AI and science. The authors write with an eye to the future, not just the present. They explore what is being achieved and what possibilities lie ahead; examine AI’s limitations and efforts to move forward; and investigate the larger implications of AI-assisted science—on how science is done, the role of the scientist, and the scientific method, as well as the challenges and complexities involved.The authors together exemplify a long-standing bidirectional relationship: AI advancing science, while science advances AI. Where that relationship will take us—a golden age of discovery? New scientist-machine collaborations? Autonomous labs? Discoveries without human understanding?—is a future we are only beginning to imagine, and one we must also shape if the beneficial possibilities are to be realized.Image: UMAP sculptures visualizing three Dædalus volumes on artificial intelligence. © 2026 by Refik Anadol.
Memphis People in Business for May 21, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
The hidden way dictatorships are shaping what AI tells you
Authoritarian states may have accidentally brainwashed ChatGPT.
Where to watch Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx on May 21: TV channel, start time and streaming
Here's how to watch Thursday's Minnesota Lynx vs Toronto Tempo game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
'Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition' sets sail at port of Cleveland
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" will open Thursday, May 21 at the Great Lakes Science Center and run until mid-January. Here's what to know.
Ranking the top 10 Louisville Cardinals sports moments of 2025-26
From Louisville football's road upset of Miami to Tague Davis' historic season on the diamond, we revisit the Cardinals' top 10 moments of 2025-26.
Drug-enhanced sports: 'Clown show' or the future?
More than 40 athletes, most using performance-enhancing drugs, will compete in the Enhanced Games in a competition that seeks to upend sporting norms.
Vertical drama series filmed in Knoxville debuts in June. How to watch
RIVR Media, a Knoxville-based production company, is expanding into mobile streaming entertainment with a new series filmed entirely in Knoxville.
Ebola case sparks stricter health checks in Goma
Residents entering the eastern Congolese city of Goma from government-controlled areas were subjected to tighter health checks on Wednesday (May 20) as authorities sought to contain the spread of Ebola after one confirmed case was detected in the city, which remains under M23 occupation. Blanch Ancla has more.
Florida Gators win USA Today 2025-26 All-Sports Trophy
The Florida Gators claimed the 2025-26 USA Today Network SEC All-Sports Title, their first since 2017-18 and 29th overall.
Florida Gators win USA Today 2025-26 All-Sports Trophy
The Florida Gators claimed the 2025-26 USA Today Network SEC All-Sports Title, their first since 2017-18 and 29th overall.
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 reveals new screenshot buttons, likely for Aluminium OS
In Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3, we've spotted new buttons in the screenshot overlay that could potentially be intended for Aluminium OS devices.
Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards are back! See Show details
The show is May 26 at The Ora in Sarasota and honorees have been notified individually by The Herald-Tribune staff.
Music venue District 142 brightens Downriver's entertainment scene
The independently owned 3-year-old club attracts music fans of all genres with its eclectic calendar, clean facility and reasonable prices.
Musk’s SpaceX discloses massive losses ahead of expected record-breaking IPO
The company, whose initial public offering is expected to attract record investment, had nearly $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025 but overall lost $4.9 billion.
Where do citizen science data come from?
Citizen science projects are playing an increasingly important role in ecological and conservation research worldwide. In these programs, members of the public support researchers by submitting photographs, audio recordings, observations, or even by contributing to data analysis. In Hungary, no fewer than 17 such initiatives combined their datasets in a joint study. The authors aimed to understand which socio-economic and environmental factors influence participation patterns in Hungary. By comparing the spatial distribution of citizen science data with an independent administrative dataset (municipality level data on income, education, demography, density and protected areas), the researchers identified several general trends as well as numerous project-specific relationships. For example, they found more per capita observations from municipalities with higher proportions of protected natural areas and lower population densities. Furthermore, excluding Budapest, the capital, both the proportion of people with diplomas and the proportion of elderly people showed a positive correlation with participation activity. In contrast, no consistent general pattern emerged regarding wealth or the proportion of children, although several project-specific relationships were observed. The study not only reveals how citizen science data are distributed across Hungary, but also provides robust support for the view that various biases must be taken into account when analyzing such data. The authors hope that their findings will help researchers in other countries design more effective projects and produce more accurate analyses by accounting for some of these or similar biases.
Senator Laird Names Salinas Regional Sports Authority 2026 Nonprofit of the Year
Official website of Senator John Laird, representing California Senate District 17.
New surgeon general advisory suggests screentime limits for kids
An advisory from the surgeon general's office released May 20 outlines the harms for screentime among youth and offers ways to promote healthy use.
EPA to rollback PFAS drinking water standards, eliminate filtration requirements
The proposed rule would give water authorities until 2031 to comply with PFOS and PFOA limitations, and eliminate filtration for four other PFAS.
2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 11
USA TODAY Sports and AVCA reveal the regional high school boys volleyball rankings for Week 11 of the 2026 season.
Scene Calendar: Live theater, Folk Festival, Florida’s Emancipation
Check out the latest performances at the Hippodrome Theatre, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, and the Gainesville Community Playhouse.
Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits
A congressional panel is reviewing Denver and Boulder’s policies, alleging that these cities, along with other “sanctuary” jurisdictions, are declining to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the body announced Wednesday. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police chiefs of Denver and Boulder, […]
RFK Jr. fires leaders in charge of your health screenings
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, or USPSTF, has a major role in choosing what preventive health services are covered by insurance.
Hendersonville's Addison Reid leads WNC spring sports playoff top performers
Hendersonville's Addison Reid scored two goals in the 3rd round, leading Week 13 WNC high school spring sports girls top performers.
A Tennessee man was jailed over his Charlie Kirk social media comments. Now he's won a $835,000 settlement
The 61-year-old retired police officer spent 37 days behind bars before authorities dropped the felony charge against him in October.
Steven Thrasher on Why We Must Think Past Skin-Deep Identity Politics
A conversation with the author of The Overseer Class about how people from marginalized groups can "mistake representation for liberation and confuse visibility with safety," as Kwaneta Harris put it.
Ex-Asheville business owner charged with daughter's murder denied bond
A former Asheville business owner accused of fatally poisoning her daughter with wine at Thanksgiving was denied bond.
Job allows South Milwaukee's AD to combine passion for sports, helping people
South Milwaukee School District athletics and activities director Ante Udovicic shares his passion for sports and helping people.
6,000-year-old humans with unique DNA are puzzling scientists - Futura-Sciences
The original hunter-gatherer group has no known modern descendants and no close ancient relatives. A study published in Science Advances details this isolated lineage. Led by Kim-Louise Krettek and senior author Cosimo Posth at the University of Tübingen, the project included collaboration with Andrea Casas-Vargas at the Universidad Nacional de...
Apple’s Eddy Cue to Receive Entertainment Person of the Year Honor at Cannes Lions Festival
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Fox Sports reveals studio team for 2026 World Cup including Lloyd, Stone
Fox Sports revealed their studio team for the 2026 World Cup including soccer legends Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Clarence Seedorf and Thiago Alcântara.
Phil Collins makes rare appearance at King Charles' charity event
Phil Collins made a rare public appearance at Buckingham Palace for King Charles III's charity amid ongoing health issues.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Tuesday, May 19
High school softball, baseball, soccer, track and field, golf and tennis teams were in action.
A Roanoke Ministry says it’s Helping the Unhoused. Business Owners say Downtown is Paying the Price
After Roanoke upheld zoning violations against The Least of These Ministry, supporters, business owners and unhoused residents offered sharply different visions for what downtown should become. Roanoke, VA Author: Roanoke Rambler Staff Published: 2:05 AM EST May 20, 2026 Edited: 2:07 AM EST May 20, 2026 Tears, frustration,
How to watch Ottawa vs. Montreal in Game 4 of PWHL Finals: Time, TV, streaming
The Montreal Victoire are one win away from being crowned the 2026 PWHL Walter Cup champions. Can the Ottawa Charge stave off elimination again?
Iowa State scientists have helped pinpoint the origin of cotton
Scientists, including Iowa State researchers, pinpointed where upland cotton was first domesticated in Mexico thousands of years ago.
Galaxy S27 Pro leak suggests a pocket-friendly phone with Ultra features
It sounds like a Galaxy S27 Pro is on the cards for next year, and a new report may have just revealed screen info.
3 festivals kick off Memorial Day weekend in Columbus
Columbus is hosting three big festivals this Memorial Day weekend. Get the scoop on what, when, where, and the attractions at each event.
Rosenberg: Four audiobooks with a Rhode Island flavor
Two books set in Providence. Three with Rhode Island authors. One with a narrator who grew up in the state. All in four audiobooks that are this month’s listens.