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France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right
Platini among former players to accuse captain of creating distraction as Deschamps defends captain’s right to speak
Art, not politics, explains the achievement of ‘Death of a Salesman’
Liberals say Arthur Miller’s classic, thriving on Broadway, indicts capitalism. No, it captures human pathos.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Lets You Reach Level 99 as You Enjoy the Game’s Massive Endgame and Defeat Weapons Bosses
Final Fantasy VII Revelation's Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that the level cap is much higher, and the endgame includes the Weapons bosses.
30,000 Idahoans had to drop health insurance from the state exchange this year. Why don't we care?
America is the richest country in the world, and we are pushing millions onto the healthcare cliff, writes guest columnist Dan Schmidt.
Faith, political leaders celebrate religious freedom after Indiana LG's Islam comments
Prominent Republican leaders joined Democrats, religious leaders and devout Hoosiers at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to condemn faith-based discrimination — a response to anti-Islam comments Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made last month, including calling the religion a "demonic death cult."
Ohio lawmakers send math intervention bill to Gov. Mike DeWine with science of reading exemption
An academic intervention bill that would also exempt Ohio’s classical schools from teaching the science of reading curriculum is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Fulshear's Xscape Theatre closes as EVO Entertainment plans 70,000-square-foot bowling, arcade and movie venue
Fulshear's Xscape Theatre on FM 1093 has closed permanently. New owner EVO Entertainment plans a 70,000-square-foot venue with bowling, arcade games and movies by summer 2027.
World Cup Fever in Guadalajara
The city's metro area has pushed westward since it last hosted World Cup matches in 1986, expanding across a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes.
Capitals Goaltender Logan Thompson Finishes 23rd In Hart Voting
The Capitals netminder had the best save percentage league-wide among goalies with at least 46 games played.
Maryland Athletics Broadcast & Production Unit Nominated For Six Capital Emmy & Sports Video Group Awards
University of Maryland Athletics
907 Sports: Recapping a wild weekend that capped off the spring sports season
In this edition of 907 Sports, the team breaks down the Division I and Division II baseball state championships, both of which brought an unpredictable ending. Then, we head up to Fairbanks for the State Softball Tournaments where Chugiak reclaims the DI title and Palmer rattled off four victories in one day to become the Division II champs.
They’re here, they’re queer, they’re in the kitchen: LGBT+ food businesses
Celebrate Sacramento Pride with a guide to LGBT+-owned food spots, producers and allies across the region, including Midtown, Davis, Lodi and Nevada City.
Is there a science to pacing an elite XC race?
A recent study breaks down hundreds of race files in pursuit of an answer, but what do the pros say?
Anthropic Blindsides Its Business Partners
Weeks before Anthropic in April revealed Claude Design, an AI tool for creating designs and software application prototypes, it asked firms including Figma and Canva to be “partners” of the launch announcement showcasing the tool’s capabilities. These two design firms, longtime Anthropic ...
Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins
Leading 2-0, Torkelson hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning for his 10th of the season. Torres made it 5-0 in the fifth before Keith hit a two-run shot for his first of the year in the sixth. Greene in the seventh and McKinstry added solo shots before Pérez capped the surge with a two-run shot to left-center in the eighth.
Lunchbreak: Sports Illustrated Surveys Remaining NFL Free Agents as Offseason Programs Wind Down
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Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites' health effects
Emory University has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Environmental Health to establish a center to research how contaminants from Georgia Superfund sites affect human health.
Hidden Nazi symbols discovered in famous German artist’s painting
The white and blue Bavarian flag in this urban landscape used to be a very different color.
Nicholas Weinstock’s Sweetheart Entertainment Inks First-Look Deal With Prologue Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-nominated producer Nicholas Weinstock (Severance, Escape at Dannemora) has signed a first-look deal with Prologue Entertainment, the independent film and television studio that produce...
Why Switzerland might cap its population at 10M
The anti-immigration measure comes amid cost and crime concerns
SpaceX IPO buyers are betting on an idea, not a business
Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman sits down with Epistrophy Capital Research Chief Market Strategist and The Drill Down podcast host Cory Johnson to discuss the upcoming SpaceX (SPCX) IPO. Johnson breaks down the company's key business segments and weighs in on its valuation. Asked whether he agrees with the proposed $135 IPO price, Johnson expressed caution, saying, "Projections out to the future to get to today's price are really optimistic."
Parker Solar Probe Makes 28th Close Pass of Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 28th close approach to the Sun on June 8, again matching its record distance of 3.8 million miles from the solar
EVO Entertainment Announces Acquisition of Former Xscape Theatre, plans transformation into 70,000-Square-Foot Cinema Entertainment Destination in Fulshear
EVO Entertainment today announced that is has acquired the former Xscape Theatre property at 26616 FM 1093 and plans to redevelop the site into a nearly 70,000-square-foot entertainment destination serving the growing Katy-Fulshear community. Construction is expected to begin soon, with the venue scheduled to open in Summer 2027.
Why Sports Illustrated Believes Chargers Have Top Offensive Triplets Ahead of 2026 Season
Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame recently ranked the trio of Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and Ladd McConkey among the best in the NFL
Senate map tightens as top forecaster moves 3 races toward Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, saying they have a clearer path to winning the majority in the midterm elections.
Why better AI doesn't always mean better outcomes
Users who adapt their prompting strategies can capture dramatically more value when generative AI tools improve, especially on tasks that require precision and control.
EVO Entertainment to bring 'entertainment destination' to Fulshear
EVO Entertainment has acquired the former Xscape Theatre property in Fulshear with plans to redevelop the site into a nearly 70,000-square-foot
Inbox: That’s part of the beauty of this sport
Micah Parsons is real in everything he says and everything he does
Structural problems underlie behavioral health services delays
A new report highlights the delays for New Yorkers in need of community-based services for behavioral health disorders. Our guest is Jihoon Kim.
Pac-12: How Fresno State’s soon-to-be conference foes outspend on sports programs
Fresno State will join a rebuilding Pac-12 on July 1, with operations budgets that lag behind its conference peers in most sports.
Current administration 'like a natural disaster' for science
Some parts of landscape may never recover, says former presidential science adviser and NSF chief
77-year-old Giants ball boy sparks one of the great MLB comebacks of all time with incredible diving play
The Giants scored 10 runs over the final two innings to complete an incredible 11-10 comeback after trailing 9-1, capped by a walk-off grand slam.
OBL 6/11: Best Comeback In Sports? Mandatory Minicamp Wraps Up
Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from One Bills Drive as the team wrapped up their mandatory minicamp. They discussed their biggest takeaways and what they expect as the team heads into its break before training camp. They asked the li
Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy
University of Iowa researchers recommend a daily mix of movement and sleep, along with a cap on sedentary time, to lower the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne on appetite for live sports: Sports is having a moment
George Pyne, Bruin Capital founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the 2026 NBA Finals, consumer appetite for live sports, 2026 World Cup, and more.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Successfully Completes $150 Million At-the-Market Equity Offering
LEAWOOD, Kan., June 11, 2026--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ("AMC" or "the Company"), announced today that it has completed its previously disclosed $150 million at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering launched on February 9, 2026. AMC raised $150.0 million of new equity capital through the sale of approximately 105.3 million shares, before commissions and fees.
Social Security is Facing a Political Crisis
On Tuesday the Social Security Trustees released their latest report on the system’s finances. The numbers didn’t change much: Unless something is done, the Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, Social Security’s official name, will be unable to pay full benefits starting in either 2032 or 2034, depending on some technical issues. That’s not far away: If the Trustees are right, the prospect of a Social Security crisis will loom over the next presidential administration. It’s important to understand, however, the nature of the looming crisis. It won’t be an economic crisis. It won’t even be a serious fiscal crisis. Whatever you may have heard, Social Security isn’t in danger of going bankrupt. What we’re facing, instead, is potential political crisis. Congress and the White House could easily take action to sustain America’s retirement system. But given the current state of our politics, there’s no guarantee that they will. There is a widespread misunderstanding of how Social Security works. While Social Security was designed to look like a pension fund, it isn’t. A pension fund pays benefits out of a stock of assets it has accumulated over time. In contrast, Social Security operates as a government transfer program, like food stamps or Medicaid. Now, unlike food stamps — but like the highway trust fund — Social Security is on paper supported by a dedicated tax, the payroll tax, that is assigned to that program. But I say “on paper” because from an economic point of view assigning the payroll tax to Social Security is just an accounting convention. What matters for the U.S. economy is the overall balance between government spending and government revenue, not the difference between one type of spending and one source of revenue. So there’s no inherent economic significance to the fact that by 2034 payroll tax receipts will be insufficient to cover promised benefits. There is, however, a legislative issue. As long as the Social Security Administration can pay benefits out of payroll taxes and its cash reserve, there’s no need for Congress to vote each year to authorize benefits — they just keep going out until further notice. However, once those resources become insufficient, benefits will fall —by 17 percent according to the Trustees — unless Congress passes new legislation that “tops up” Social Security’s finances. Yet the current administration and Republican party are such extremists that there is a real risk that Social Security will be held hostage on behalf of their goals. If this should come to pass, the hostage-takers will claim that shoring up Social Security is unaffordable. Right on cue, Mike Johnson, the Trump-sycophant Speaker of the House, declared on Monday that “entitlement programs” like Social Security “have to be adjusted and fixed,” and that Republicans will introduce a plan to that effect next year. But this is a ploy, because while the cost of maintaining Social Security benefits at their promised level isn’t trivial, it is in fact affordable. According to the Trustees’ report, the actuarial balance of OASDI up through 2050 — the amount of additional funds it would need to keep paying full benefits for the next 25 years — is 1.06 percent of GDP. To put that number in perspective, the Trump administration proposes increasing military spending next year by $420 billion, equivalent to about 1.4 percent of GDP – without any discussion of whether that’s affordable Yet how did we get to the point where Social Security will need to be topped up? The main answer is that we have an aging population, with a growing ratio of retirees collecting benefits to workers paying into the system: Trump’s anti-immigration policies are making this problem worse. According to the Trustees’ report, lower immigration will deepen Social Security’s financial hole because many immigrants are working-age adults who will pay into the system for decades before they collect benefits. In fact, this problem may be much bigger than the report acknowledges: The report’s baseline assumption is that we’ll have net immigration of almost 1.2 million people a year, and even the pessimistic case assumes 750,000 a year. Meanwhile actual net immigration has already been cut far below that — and may now be negative. Moreover, Social Security is being financially damaged by growing income inequality in America. Payroll taxes are levied only on wages up to $184,500, and they don’t touch capital income. With the distribution of income increasingly shifting from labor to capital, as well as becoming more unequal among wage-earners, revenue from the Social Security payroll tax has been falling as a share of national income. From 1990 to 2024, it fell from 5.02 percent of gross domestic income to 4.46 percent. Which brings me to the question that, these days, we ask about everything: How might Social Security be affected by the advent of AI? A short answer: If, as many of us fear, AI accelerates rising income inequality, it will further reduce the payroll tax receipts that currently pay for Social Security and further endanger its finances. On the other hand, if AI, as its advocates promise, leads to faster economic growth, it will increase the potential tax base that could and should be used to support Social Security and other social insurance programs. But to take advantage of that larger base, we’ll have to get serious about taxing wealth and capital income. Is Social Security in trouble? Yes, but only because of the way its financing is currently structured — a structure that no longer works well because our society and economy have become so unequal. Moreover, Trump’s immigration policies are further endangering its already deteriorating financial condition. So don’t believe Republicans’ gaslighting that it will be necessary to cut Social Security benefits. All that is necessary to preserve Social Security is political will to raise taxes on the wealthy and a sensible immigration policy. MUSICAL CODA Actually 67 under current law.
SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts mapping businesses driving its IPO ambitions
SpaceX's market debut on Friday is expected to be the largest-ever IPO, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and internet beamed from orbit and which now targets space-based AI.
You are witnessing an independent movement in Idaho politics
Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many voters are looking for a better option, writes Rod Gramer.
Atrium sells 4 Charlotte-area nursing facilities to Chicago firm new to the market
The deal involves more than 500 skilled nursing facility beds from Atrium Health.
From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
$60 million in NYS business aid is up for grabs, but applicants are scarce
Only a dozen eligible applications were received last year, state records show.
Transfer market approach and Elland Road redevelopment
Raj asked: Where do you think Leeds will strengthen this summer, and who do you think will be sold to assist financial regulations? Adam: I think there will be an attempt to retain the key talent, which has started with captain Ethan Ampadu's new four-year deal. Also, from the recent discussion with chairman Paraag Marathe, there seems a real positivity that manager Daniel Farke will be staying beyond the existing year of his contract.
Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand
The Trump administration is making a new bid to prove a core assumption the Iran war so far suggests is flawed: that punishing strikes from a far superior US military force will force Tehran to capitulate.
Bryce Eldridge's grand slam caps Giants' historical rally over Nationals
San Francisco became the first team in MLB history to win on a walk-off slam after trailing by eight runs in the eighth inning.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried ‘disappointed’ in Wasserman Schultz
Fried’s statement follows warnings that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects.
WHO urges targeted action to strengthen emergency workforce capacities for shared health risks across the Asia-Pacific region
At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is disseminating a comprehensive regional analysis of shared health risks across Asia and the Pacific, urging Member States to invest in enhancing workforce capacities regionwide to mitigate these risks and ensure health systems are better prepared to anticipate, tackle and withstand a range of crises and shocks. Over 100 delegates from 49 countries and areas in the Asia-Pacific region reviewed results from the regional risk analysis during the WHO-led Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework (APHSAF) Stakeholders Meeting in Malaysia. Synthesizing insights from 21 strategic risk assessments and more than 800 multisectoral experts, the regional analysis highlighted an urgent imperative: countries must proactively invest in emergency workforce preparedness to navigate a landscape where climate hazards, disease outbreaks and geophysical events increasingly overlap. These complex converging crises create devastating, compounding impacts on health systems and communities – reiterating the need for investing in a fit-for-purpose regional health workforce and multisectoral action.Key findings: an evolving risk landscape More than half of the participating countries ranked flooding, cyclones, dengue and pandemic-potential respiratory pathogens as being of high or very high risk, while antimicrobial resistance, landslides and gastroenteritis remain widespread concerns as well. “Given that 51% – over half – of these assessed hazards are deeply interconnected, isolated health interventions are no longer sufficient,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Extreme weather events like cyclones and floods directly trigger subsequent disease outbreaks, while environmental degradation – driven by sea-level rise, coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion – fuels health risks across the Pacific. Mitigating these cascading risks requires unified, cross-sectoral action linking environmental, agricultural and public health policies to build true regional resilience.” Priority recommendations for action To address critical vulnerabilities, WHO calls on Member States in the Asia-Pacific region to urgently prioritize the following strategic actions: Bridge workforce capacity gaps. Embed and standardize emergency preparedness within academia to promote regional workforce interoperability. Foster multisectoral coordination. Address ad-hoc taskforce responses and fragmented surge support through formalized contingency plans and standard operating procedures that are frequently updated and tested. Secure sustainable financing for emergencies. Overcome systemic barriers to access dedicated funding for both immediate anticipatory actions and long-term emergency preparedness initiatives. Enable emergency-ready primary health care. Embed emergency management into public health workforce readiness planning. Ensure that emergency planning is inclusive. Establish clear pathways for inclusive emergency planning that actively involves communities most at risk and other vulnerable groups. Optimize communication. Update risk communication and community engagement strategies, aligning them with seasonal risk calendars. Elevating workforce readiness to meet regional health risks While the gaps identified are significant, the Asia-Pacific region possesses solid foundational pillars, including dedicated clinicians, laboratory staff, rapid response teams, emergency medical teams and extensive community networks. However, to adequately address the compounding nature of modern crises, the various components of the emergency workforce must collaborate cohesively. True resilience depends entirely on transforming this currently fragmented workforce into a highly trained, interconnected and rapidly deployable asset. To achieve this, WHO is actively advancing regional workforce capacities through the Global Health Emergency Corps initiative. This initiative – supported by the Gates Foundation and the Institute of Philanthropy – seeks to build a seamless network of emergency workforce across borders and sectors, ensuring that when a crisis strikes, a standardized, well-coordinated and trained workforce is immediately ready to respond. “Scaling up emergency workforce readiness is no longer optional,” said Dr Gina Samaan, Regional Emergency Director for WHO in the Western Pacific. “It is the definitive factor that will determine how effectively the Asia-Pacific region safeguards health and protects lives in an increasingly unpredictable future.” ____________________For more information, or to arrange media interviews, contact: Ara Johannes, WHO Western Pacific Health Emergencies Division: johannesa@who.int WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.int
Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
A lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad grew more likely on Wednesday as President Donald Trump resisted calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent head of the nation's intelligence agencies.
UF trustees advance President-elect Stuart Bell to final state board vote
The vote advances Bell, the former University of Alabama president, to the final stage of a hiring process that has become entangled in culture-war battles over diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Health and Wellbeing of Formerly Incarcerated People in Connecticut: Insights from the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey
By Carter Shannon, Nat Markey, Nora Hodgson, Samantha Lydell, Andrew Carr, and Mark Abraham, DataHaven About this Report Approximately 1 in 5 men aged 18–64 in Connecticut have experienced incarceration at some point in their lives. This population includes people who have been held in a local jail for a single night and those who have served lengthy prison sentences, and it cuts across race, age, geography, and socioeconomic background in ways that reflect broader structural inequities in the criminal legal system. Yet across nearly every indicator of wellbeing, formerly incarcerated people in Connecticut face significant disparities compared to those without an incarceration history. This report explores data on the experiences of formerly incarcerated men in Connecticut from the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey (DCWS). The DCWS illuminates significant gaps in economic wellbeing, physical health, mental health, and social support between men with and without incarceration histories in Connecticut. The survey also reveals worse self-reported outcomes for formerly incarcerated people across a range of quality-of-life indicators, with disparities that are often most severe among those who have been incarcerated more than once. These disparities do not arise by chance. They are shaped by a policy landscape that erects lasting barriers to housing, employment, and healthcare for people leaving incarceration, as well as by the physical and psychological toll of incarceration itself. This report is being written in the political context of federal funding cuts to social programs and proposed rollbacks to Medicaid eligibility, changes that will disproportionately impact people with incarceration histories, who are more likely to rely on public health coverage and other safety net supports.
College sports bill sparks unusual alliances
A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches at the University of Memphis […]
Longtime downtown Olympia business will close next month, owner announces
The business will still take orders online.
Tickets are now on sale for Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards, where Business Report will honor the leaders, clinicians and organizations strengthening care delivery across the Capital Region. Finalists and honorees will be celebrated at an awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. The evening will bring […]
Photos: St. Louis Business 500 Live
On June 9, St. Louis Magazine hosted its inaugural St. Louis Business 500 Live event, presented by WashU Olin Business School. The first session, The Decisions Behind Growth, explored how leaders navigate the realities of growth, from capital decisions and team building to the unexpected challenges and opportunities that arise along the way. Guests kicked […]
Athletes, coaches paint dire picture for NCAA future in Protect College Sports Act talk
Current student-athletes and head coaches offered candid warnings on Capitol Hill to Sens. Maria Cantwell, Ted Cruz if Protect Sports Act does not pass
‘Seattle: A History in Short Stories’ captures city’s fascinating past
The three-episode “Seattle: A History in Short Stories” concludes with its final episode on Tacoma’s KBTC-TV on Thursday (and streams next day at kbtc.org).
Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft explains why “The Wizard of Oz ”continues to captivate audiences
"The Wizard of Oz" premiered in 1939 and has had a resurgence in popularity thanks to its Las Vegas Sphere showings.
Despite its trailer, Capcom says its Resident Evil - Code: Veronica remake is third-person and taking its cue from Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil Veronica's announcement trailer suggested there might be a significant shake-up in the remake, but that's seemingly not the case.
Texas Tech's decision on Brendan Sorsby threatens to throw a live grenade into college football powder keg
With the Big 12 and national college football landscapes hanging in the balance, Texas Tech can't afford to take a chance on playing Sorsby
AAI Statement on House Appropriations Committee Markup of FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services Bill
AAI statement in respose to the House Appropriations Committee’s markup of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able protect the public’s health.
Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business
The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor.
Holding Space for Science: 100K Hours of Microgravity Science Glovebox
On June 9, 2026, the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) aboard the International Space Station reached 100,000 hours of operation since its installation in the Destiny Module in 2002! This crucial laboratory facility consists of an enclosed area with the capability of accommodating experiments of many different disciplines, including those with hazardous components like bacteria and reactive chemicals. Equipped with arm inserts, this facility allows safe hands-on execution of experiments while keeping astronauts and the surrounding area free from contamination. In recognition of the facility’s milestone, check out this MSG image gallery highlighting science and scientists throughout its 100,000 hours of holding space for science.
AI Can Build the Science, But Not the Scientist
Science doesn't just produce discoveries, it produces the minds capable of making them.
Business Restructuring Review Vol. 25 No. 3 May-June 2026
In This Issue Texas Bankruptcy Court Adopts Barnet Rule Requiring Foreign Debtor to Have U.S. Assets to Be Eligible for Chapter 15 Relief In In re Siu-Fung Ceramics Holdings Limited, No. 24-33299, 2026 WL 382424 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Feb. 10, 2026), the court denied petitions for chapter 15 recognition of Hong Kong bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings commenced on behalf of an individual debtor and a group of companies that he owned or controlled. According to the court: (i) the corporate debtors' Hong Kong liquidation proceeding was not eligible for chapter 15 recognition because the attorney retainer upon which such relief was based was not funded until nine months after the chapter 15 petition date; and (ii) the individual debtor's Hong Kong bankruptcy case could not be recognized because the debtor's "center of main interests" on the chapter 15 petition date was not in Hong Kong, and he did not even maintain an "establishment" there. [read more …] Southern District of Texas Clarifies Post-Purdue Course for Consensual Third-Party Releases and Gatekeeping Provisions In In re Container Store Group, Inc., 676 B.R. 356 (S.D. Tex. 2026), appeal filed, No. 26-20166 (5th Cir. Apr. 14, 2026), cross appeal filed, No. 26-20166 (5th Cir. Apr. 24, 2026), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas addressed consensual third-party releases and gatekeeping provisions in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., 603 U.S. 204 (2024). Consistent with existing Fifth Circuit precedent, the court confirmed that, in appropriate circumstances, consent for third-party releases may be obtained through a creditor's failure to opt out of granting that consent. But, the court ruled, consent through an opt-out mechanism essentially can never be inferred for creditor classes that stand to receive no recovery under a chapter 11 plan and that are deemed to reject the plan by operation of applicable bankruptcy law. Instead, those classes must affirmatively opt in to any release. The court also narrowed and remanded the bankruptcy court's acceptance of a broad gatekeeping provision, ruling that such provisions must correspond to the restrictions established by Fifth Circuit precedent. [read more …] Delaware Bankruptcy Court: Initial Transferee Need Not Be Defendant in Fraudulent Transfer Avoidance and Recovery Litigation The Bankruptcy Code gives a bankruptcy trustee the power to avoid asset transfers that are either made with the intent to defraud creditors or that are "constructively" fraudulent because an insolvent debtor did not receive adequate value in exchange. The Bankruptcy Code also permits recovery of an avoided transfer from not only the initial recipient, but also from subsequent transferees. Courts disagree over whether a transfer must actually be avoided before the trustee can seek recovery from a subsequent transferee and whether the initial transferee must also be a defendant in the recovery litigation against a subsequent transferee. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware weighed in on this debate in Phillips v. SS Associates LLC (In re ONH AFC CS Investors, LLC), No. 23-10931 (CTG), 2026 WL 312892 (Bankr. D. Del. Feb. 4, 2026). The court adopted the majority view, ruling that the initial transferee need not be a defendant in avoidance and recovery litigation against a subsequent transferee, but that the trustee must establish the elements necessary to avoid the initial transfer as part of the recovery litigation. [read more …] New York Bankruptcy Court Weighs In on Adequate Assurance of Future Performance under Assigned Leases and Chapter 11 Plan Exculpation Provisions In order to assume and assign an executory contract or unexpired lease, a bankruptcy trustee must cure most defaults under the agreement and provide "adequate assurance" of the assignee's future performance. However, the Bankruptcy Code provides no guidance as to the meaning of "adequate assurance" other than with respect to shopping center leases. In In re Broadway Realty I Co. LLC, No. 25-11050, 2026 WL 147505 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Jan. 19, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York examined this issue in connection with a proposed assignment of thousands of residential leases as part of a free-and-clear sale of debtors' properties. The court held that "adequate assurance" does not mean a guarantee of the assignee's future performance, but merely demonstration that the assignee has the ability to satisfy the underlying obligations. The bankruptcy court also ruled that an exculpation provision in the debtors' chapter 11 plan exonerating non-estate fiduciaries from liability for actions taken in connection with the chapter 11 case was unobjectionable, provided it was limited in scope to postpetition conduct and actions taken in connection with implementation of the plan after its effective date. [read more …] Newsworthy Corinne Ball (New York) (Hall of Fame), Bruce Bennett (Los Angeles), Carl E. Black (Cleveland), Jeffrey B. Ellman (Atlanta), Brad B. Erens (Chicago), Gregory M. Gordon (Dallas), Heather Lennox (Cleveland/New York), Joshua M. Mester (Los Angeles), and Kevyn D. Orr (Washington) were included in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers. The Daily Business Review selected Isel M. Perez (Miami) as an "On the Rise" winner for the Florida Legal Awards. The Florida Legal Awards annually recognize those who have made significant contributions to the legal industry in Florida. Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York) was inducted as a Fellow in the 37th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy at its Annual Meeting in March 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Christine Borries (Munich) was ranked in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency in the 2026 edition of Chambers Germany. The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Singapore™ recognized Sushma Jobanputra (Singapore) in the practice area Insolvency & Reorganization. The restructuring transaction involving Eissmann Automotive North America, Inc. received the "2025 Turnaround of the Year (Large Company)" at the Turnaround Management Association (Detroit) Annual Awards Reception. T. Daniel Reynolds (Cleveland) and Nick Buchta (Cleveland) represented subsidiaries of Eissmann Group Automotive in connection with the parent company's German insolvency proceedings. Roger Dobson (Sydney) is among 40 Jones Day lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 for his contributions in Banking and Finance Law; Distressed Investing & Debt Trading; Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "Ard Finance—A Global Enterprise Combining an LME With a Foreign Insolvency Proceeding and Chapter 15" was published in the April 21, 2026, edition of the New York Law Journal. An article written by Alex Sapp (New York) titled "Recent Developments in Section 510—Subordination" was published in the 2025 edition of the Norton Annual Survey on Bankruptcy Law. An article written by Brad B. Erens (Chicago) titled "New York Bankruptcy Court Approves Insider DIP Litigation Financing" was published on April 6, 2026, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York), Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York), David S. Torborg (Washington), and Isel M. Perez (Miami) titled "New York District Court Affirms Narrow Scope of 'Public Policy Exception' in Chapter 15 Cases" was published on April 6, 2026, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Jeffrey B. Ellman (Atlanta) titled "Statutory Cap on Lease Rejection Damage Claims in Bankruptcy Applies to Solvent Debtors" was published on April 6, 2026, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Trisha L. Mowbray (Real Estate; Chicago) and Ryan Sims (Washington) titled "Chapter 11 Plan that Abridged Non-Debtor Lessee's Rights to Remain in Possession After Rejection Unconfirmable as Having Been Proposed in Bad Faith" was published on April 6, 2026, by Lexis Practical Guidance. Lawyer Spotlight: Ben Rosenblum Ben Rosenblum, a partner in the New York Office, represents debtors, creditors, and other parties in out-of-court restructurings and court-supervised proceedings, including chapter 11 cases, municipal bankruptcies, international insolvency matters, and stockbroker liquidations. His experience spans industries such as manufacturing, shipping, mining, aviation, energy, real estate, and telecommunications. Ben's notable debtor representations include Peabody Energy, the City of Detroit, Chrysler LLC, Spansion Japan, and Dana Corporation. Significant creditor representations include General Maritime Corporation, Calpine Corporation, American Home Mortgage, and Murray Energy. He currently represents creditors in Puerto Rico's restructuring. He also has extensive experience advising financial institutions on bankruptcy law as applied to derivatives.
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28th Capital Region Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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Entertainment calendar
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Bill Gates to face congressional investigators about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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New Honolulu art exhibit to explore nature’s patterns in art and science
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Planned Parenthood fights back
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Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner
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Osa Odighizuwa Continues to Champion Mental Health Awareness
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Measles outbreak in Sacramento, Placer counties declared over after 42 days
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New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Why Model Flows Are the Key for Reproducibility in AI for Science
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GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business
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Oregon, all 36 counties reach updated behavioral health agreement to boost care
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Fernando Mendoza named to TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports
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Colts Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon named to Time100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026
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Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards spotlight the leaders redefining care in the Capital Region
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Business Report's Excellence in Health Care Awards spotlight the leaders redefining care in the Capital Region
Some of the biggest names in health care will be honored this summer as Business Report hosts the inaugural Excellence in Health Care Awards, recognizing the leaders, clinicians and organizations strengthening care delivery across the Capital Region. Finalists and honorees will be celebration at an awards dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Crowne Plaza […]
NFIB small business optimism index falls in May 2026
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Antique Dealers Association Hosts Spring Antique Show In Falmouth
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TIME Reveals the Inaugural TIME100 Sports List of the Most Influential People in Sports
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