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Report: Small Business AI Adoption Grows » CBIA

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimental technology to an everyday business tool for small businesses, according to a new report.

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Jul 2 • 2:52 PM EDT • Business • cbia.com
American College of Cardiology celebrates 100 hospitals for offering ‘highest level of cardiovascular care’

These "forward-thinking organizations" have all committed to participating in multiple data registries and quality improvement programs. Did your facility make the cut?

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Jul 2 • 2:24 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
The science behind firework colors

Meteorologist John Gross breaks down the science behind the colors you may be seeing in the sky this Fourth of July weekend.

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Jul 2 • 2:19 PM EDT • Science • wsaz.com
Stem cell scientists engineer 'synthetic organizer' cells to improve kidney organoids

In a study published in Science, USC researchers paired a biological discovery with an engineering feat to create more faithful, reproducible lab-grown kidney structures from stem cells, known as organoids.

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Jul 2 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
Court Stops USDA From Enforcing Funding Conditions Tied to DEI, Women’s Sports

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to withhold funding from states and grant recipients that have not confirmed their compliance with Trump administration policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), “gender ideology,” women’s and girls’ sports, and immigration.

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Jul 2 • 1:38 PM EDT • Sports • ogletree.com
From lifelike hands to gamified nudges, how technology is reshaping the future of healthcare

While design is crucial to make prosthetics or robot pants people actually want to wear, lessons from loyalty programs could also incentivize people to visit the doctor.

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Jul 2 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • fastcompany.com
Pinecone releases Nexus into public preview to bring business knowledge to AI agents

Pinecone releases Nexus into public preview to bring business knowledge to AI agents - SiliconANGLE

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Jul 2 • 11:55 AM EDT • Business • siliconangle.com
The future of Oxford: Science, technology, and collaboration

In conversation with Professor Lady Sue Black and Simon Ruck about Oxford North, from opening to today.

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Jul 2 • 11:54 AM EDT • Science • pharmaphorum.com
Why the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after controversial World Cup red card
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Jul 2 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
http://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/media/press-releases/republicans-disastrous-health-care-agenda-leaves-millions-americans-without

House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released their latest report monitoring the devastating impact of Donald Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, which has forced millions of Americans to face skyrocketing health care costs and even drop coverage entirely.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation store page lists multiple DLCs, including story expansion

Last month, we reported that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final chapter of the acclaimed trilogy that is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, could receive DLC after release. While the game is still a long way off, new evidence has surfaced suggesting that may indeed be the case. According to EpicDB, a third-party tool that tracks...

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Jul 2 • 11:06 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card

The U.S. beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the round of 16, where it will face Belgium next. But the U.S. will be without Balogun, its top goal-scorer of this tournament.

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Jul 2 • 11:01 AM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Students gain hands-on research skills during ASSURE summer science program

Liberty University’s ASSURE program, an annual six-week summer intensive through the School of Health Sciences’ Department of Biology & Chemistry, concluded last month with its largest participation yet, with 36 students gaining research experience under the supervision of 16 faculty members....

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Jul 2 • 10:45 AM EDT • Science • liberty.edu
Ford reports Q2 sales down 10% as it transforms the business

Ford reported a decline in Q2 U.S. sales as commercial fleet sales pulled back and pickup production struggled to catch up after a fire at a supplier.

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Jul 2 • 10:03 AM EDT • Business • freep.com
Nevada imports surge 492% since Great Recession, report finds

National Association of Realtors data shows that Nevada’s import industries, including distribution and logistics, have grown exponentially since the Great Recession.

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Jul 2 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
Apple Eyes 10 Million Foldable iPhones in Major Expansion Move

Apple's Foldable iPhone Strategy Just Got Bigger as Production Forecast Jumps

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Jul 2 • 9:53 AM EDT • Technology • finance.yahoo.com
Millie Bobby Brown was left 'broken' after losing role in Hugh Jackman movie as a kid

Millie Bobby Brown is opening up about how 'broken' she felt after leaving an audition with Hugh Jackman for 'Logan': 'I felt like I probably didn't get it.'

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Jul 2 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Microsoft Frontier Company: AI engineering that amplifies and protects your intelligence

The pace of AI adoption is moving incredibly fast. Customers have moved well beyond experimentation and understand the importance of adopting AI to transform their business. They are now concentrating on delivering measurable business outcomes and demonstrating a return on their AI investments, while ensuring their intelligence is amplified and their IP is protected. Today...

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Jul 2 • 8:59 AM EDT • Business • blogs.microsoft.com
Most Companies Have AI, Not an AI Foundation

The technology is already in your building: Employees use AI on personal accounts, with company data, with no security.

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Jul 2 • 8:26 AM EDT • Business • tcbmag.com
Business Confidence Improves Modestly Ahead of Q3 2026

Colorado business leaders entered the third quarter of 2026 with modestly improved confidence, though expectations remain below neutral as inflation, political and policy instability, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape the business outlook.

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Jul 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • newswise.com
The real test for AI in healthcare is making care more human

The healthcare AI market is on track to reach $491 billion by 2032. The real test of success will be whether the technology makes care feel more human.

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Jul 2 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • weforum.org
Anger as report says Trump hijacked US anniversary to serve own agenda

Newly-released congressional report says president hijacked United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’

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Jul 2 • 6:05 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Computer science society creates new research integrity role to address case backlog

AndreyPopov/iStock Over the last five years, the Association for Computing Machinery has been dealing with a rapid rise in allegations of research misconduct that have created a backlog of cases to…

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Jul 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • retractionwatch.com
Medicare's health tech spending test

Emerging technologies can improve people's health if we fundamentally change the way the system pays for care.

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Jul 2 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Cost-Free Entertainment Platforms Propel Growth in the Ad-Supported Streaming TV Sector

The FAST market is driven by increasing consumer adoption of cost-free streaming, expanding ad-supported content, and enhanced personal advertising technologies. This growth is further accelerated by smart TV integration, diverse content offerings, and rising digital video libraries, notably in Asia-Pacific. Free Advertisement (Ad)-Supported Streaming Television (TV) (FAST) Market Free Advertisement (Ad)-Supported Streaming Television (TV) (FAST) Market Dublin, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Jul 2 • 5:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Latest World & National News & Headlines

USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.

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Jul 2 • 5:10 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Scientists React to the Lab-Made, Yet Lifelike, SpudCell

This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic biology and our definition of “life.”

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Jul 2 • 5:03 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Xbox reportedly to follow PlayStation's example and ditch discs for next-gen console Project Helix

The next Xbox console may also ship without a built-in disc drive, but Microsoft may have a solution for discs from older generations.

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Jul 2 • 4:32 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales

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Jul 2 • 3:39 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Mavs Free Agent Marvin Bagley III Signs Contract with Nuggets

The move is evident of the Mavericks' logjam in the frontcourt.

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Jul 2 • 12:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration

Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark "Silencer" celebration."THE (Silencer) HAS (Arrived) at the World Cup!"

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Jul 2 • 12:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Sports World Reacts To Folarin Balogun's Controversial Red Card In USA Win: 'Man What'

Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card during the 64th minute of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Jul 1 • 11:35 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Why the USMNT can't appeal Folarin Balogun's suspension after his controversial World Cup red card
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Jul 1 • 11:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 World Cup: USMNT striker Folarin Balogun shown red card in second half after first-half goal
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Jul 1 • 9:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Middle School Students Conduct Summer Science Experiments at USU STARS GEAR UP Biotechnology Camp

Utah middle school students from Sanpete County gained hands-on STEM experience during a two-day Biotech camp in June.

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Jul 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • usu.edu
Cardiologist Manesh Patel named new American Heart Association president

Patel, a veteran interventional cardiologist with Duke Health, was named the group's Physician of the Year in 2023.

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Jul 1 • 5:38 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 [Gallery]

With Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 today, Google is rolling out a third wave of bug fixes for Pixel devices and Platform Stability...

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Jul 1 • 5:36 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Android 17 QPR1 hits Platform Stability with today's Beta 6 release

Google has announced that Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is releasing today, which includes several fixes and improvements.

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Jul 1 • 5:08 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Godot bans "autonomous AI agent use or vibe coded" contributions

Godot has updated its contribution policy and "take[n] steps" to reduce "demoralizing" AI contributions.

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Jul 1 • 4:59 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 for Pixel

Following last week's release, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 is rolling out today for Pixel devices...

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Jul 1 • 4:17 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Why Meta's cloud business would be 'very bad' for these 2 companies

D.A. Davidson head of technology research Gil Luria explains what Meta's (META) potential cloud business means for CoreWeave (CRWV) and Nebius (NBIS).

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Jul 1 • 4:15 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Securitize Completes Business Combination with Cantor Equity Partners II

/PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize"), the world's leading tokenization platform with over $4 billion in assets brought onchain, today announced the...

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Jul 1 • 4:15 PM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
South Coast Business & Technology Awards Raises More Than $200,000 for Scholarship Foundation

William Wang, Mission Wealth, and UCSB Dept. of Technology Management among the honorees

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Jul 1 • 4:03 PM EDT • Business • independent.com
UN panel warns AI is outpacing scientific understanding, government policy

AI is already being used to generate misinformation and other harmful content and could be exploited for fraud, cyberattacks and biological threats.

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Jul 1 • 3:23 PM EDT • Science • jpost.com
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Davenport University launches accelerated pathway to mental health counseling

Davenport University is saving students time and money with its one-of-a-kind Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Psychology and Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling combined degree to provide an accelerated stackable pathway for students to become mental health counselors. The new course pathway is 168 credits, a reduction from the

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Jul 1 • 2:29 PM EDT • Health • post.davenport.edu
Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologizes for calling Willson Contreras 'boy' after strikeout: 'It'll never happen again'
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Jul 1 • 2:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Scientist recommends an unsettling deep dive into forensic science

Esteemed forensic anthropologist Sue Black gives a candid insight into the UK criminal justice system and how it really works in her book An Expert Witness, finds Linda Geddes

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Jul 1 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • newscientist.com
ASU scientists unveil new methods to extract reliable truth from imperfect data

Scientists at Arizona State University are advancing how they interpret complex, imperfect data — challenging long-standing assumptions in fields ranging from imaging to cellular biology. In two papers published in Nature Communications and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team introduces fundamentally new approaches to solving “inverse problems,” where researchers work backward from noisy observations to uncover the underlying reality.

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Jul 1 • 12:40 PM EDT • Science • news.asu.edu
Brand New The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Showcases Coen’s Investigation Skills and a Boss Battle Against the Eerie Forgotten Guardian

See Coen's investigation and fighting skills on full display in this quest gameplay from The Blood of Dawnwalker.

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Jul 1 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses

In the last 10 years, the program has expanded significantly. In addition to consulting projects, DNEP now offers accounting assistance, community technology support, AI workshops and specialized programming office on helping business owners strengthen their financial and digital skills.

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Jul 1 • 11:26 AM EDT • Business • detroit.umich.edu
ECU Health launches new residency program, welcomes first ophthalmology residents

New program expands access to specialized eye care in eastern North Carolina

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Jul 1 • 11:03 AM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Study Reveals Biology Underlying Oral Health Issues in Down Syndrome

Low saliva from calcium signaling dysfunction, microbiome changes may contribute to high rates of gum disease

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Jul 1 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • nyu.edu
SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.

From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

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Jul 1 • 10:39 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
The Supreme Court’s trans sports ban ruling is about exclusion, not safety, advocates say

The Supreme Court can't stop using biological arguments to advance bigotry. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices sided in favor of state laws that ban transgender athletes from women's sports teams, citing unfair competition and physical danger.

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Jul 1 • 10:29 AM EDT • Sports • arktimes.com
If we lose our coverage, we lose our lives

By Thomas Buckley My oncologist asked: “Polycythemia Vera. Do you know what that means?” Earlier, I lived in blissful ignorance, unaware I potentially carried a myeloproliferative neoplasm encoded within my DNA. “Yes,” I answered, “A rare form of blood cancer, incurable, not necessarily fatal, provided it’s treated.” At 31, I thought I had life figured […]

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Jul 1 • 10:19 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Uber Shakes Up AI Data Labeling Business, Dismissing Top Leaders

Uber Technologies Inc. has dismissed two tech leaders at its nascent AI data labeling business, shaking up a key division that the ride-hail company has positioned as a key growth driver.

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Jul 1 • 10:10 AM EDT • Business • bloomberg.com
Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a breakthrough in synthetic biology.

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Jul 1 • 10:04 AM EDT • Science • cnn.com
DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations is its first major DLC, showcasing a versatile new Chain Spear. Read more inside to learn about the deep movement tech it adds to the game:

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Jul 1 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Delaware North launches Ember Entertainment™ to unify casinos, digital gaming and rewards program

/PRNewswire/ -- Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced it is unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards...

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Jul 1 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Anthropic launches Claude Science AI workbench for researchers

Claude Science connects more than 60 databases and tools in one environment, running on existing Claude models with no specialized biology training

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Jul 1 • 9:43 AM EDT • Science • qz.com
Iowa's U.S. Senator Ernst holds final Small Business Expo

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says a bill she co-sponsored has closed loopholes in two federal programs that award military contracts to small businesses that are engaged in research and development and technology. Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, is chair of the U-S Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “We’re really proud that we […]

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Jul 1 • 9:32 AM EDT • Business • radioiowa.com
Your guide to summer grilling and heart health - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Dr. Nidal Buheis explains the role red meat plays in heart health and suggests how to enjoy red meat in moderation this summer.

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Jul 1 • 8:55 AM EDT • Health • blogs.bcm.edu
The Download: Anthropic launches Claude Science, and California’s carbon manure math

Plus: The US has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models.

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Jul 1 • 8:10 AM EDT • Science • technologyreview.com
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Sony will cease production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028

New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won’t be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced. The move applies to all PlayStation games released from that point on, including those made by Sony and those released by third parties. The PlayStation group calls the change “a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” according to a PlayStation blog post reviewed by Game File in advance of its publication. As movies, TV and music have shifted from physical media to an age of downloads and streaming, Sony’s move could speed the demise of physical media in a gaming. The industry has offered consumers games via cartridges, cassettes, floppy discs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays across a 50-year stretch. Sony has been reporting to investors in recent years that PlayStation games have been increasingly purchased as downloads, not as discs. The most recent figures show nearly four in five purchases of full games for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were purchased digitally in the past year. Stats like that may cause today’s news to carry an air of the inevitable. But Sony’s declaration for 2028 is still likely to produce a shock, as the biggest gaming platform on the planet that uses game discs leaves them behind. Discs going away, but the fate of game boxes is unknown Sony is committing to still selling games in physical retailers even after they drop discs in 2028. Just how those games will be sold—in boxes with codes inside, as cards marked with digital redemption codes—is unclear. Digital games will also continue to be sold in the online PlayStation Store. New games released for PlayStation consoles prior to January 2028 will be unaffected by the policy change, Sony says. That means the PS5 games of 2027, be they a new Madden, a new God of War, a new Call of Duty, a new Sly Cooper (one can dream?), would still potentially be offered on disc. PlayStation 6 implications Sony’s timeline for a transition to a no-disc era will also spin up more speculation about the timing and configuration of Sony’s next-generation console, the probable PlayStation 6. “This pretty much guarantees that PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest,” Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games research analyst at Ampere Analysis tells Game File. Harding-Rolls also concludes from today’s news that “the base version of a PS6 will not include a physical media drive,” as Sony looks to keep costs down on the device. Sony itself is saying nothing about the PS6 today: not its timing, nor how it might or might not support internal or external disc drives in order to run disc-based PS4 and PS5 games, should the console be backwards compatible. The many signs this was coming Industry support for games being released on physical media has been waning. As has consumer interest in them. PC games effectively went all-digital years ago, thanks to the popularity of playing games through Steam and other digital storefronts. The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns that kept much of the global population home helped shift shopping patterns toward downloads. Sony’s own data shows PlayStation game downloads being an uncommon consumer choice a decade ago and now becoming the norm. On consoles, physical media has been in such decline that Sony and Microsoft both launched their current gen Xbox Series and PS5 consoles in 2020 with cheaper versions that lacked disc drives. In early 2024, Phil Spencer, then head of Xbox, told me that ““[w]e ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing.” He added that the game industry had become an outlier in still supporting disc-based entertainment, even as movies and TV have bailed on discs in favor of downloads and steaming: “Gaming consoles themselves have kind of become the last consumer electronic device that has a drive. And this is a real issue, just in terms of the number of manufacturers that are actually building drives and the cost associated with those. And when you think about cogs that we’re going to go put in a console—and as you have fewer suppliers and fewer buyers—the cost of the drive does have an impact.” Last year, the Nintendo’s Switch 2, which uses cartridges rather than discs, introduced the concept of game-key cards, which are physical media that contain no game, just a prompt for a download. Even disc-based games aren’t what they once were, now frequently containing just stubs of games rather than the whole thing. The website Does It Play has tested over 3000 games and found that, for example, that the disc version of this year’s hit 007: First Light, only contained the game’s first mission, with the rest needing to be downloaded. Beyond all that, last week brought the news that Grand Theft Auto VI, likely the biggest game launch this decade, will debut for PS5 and Xbox Series without a disc-based version. Today’s big news comes to you for free. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and ensure more of my work is possible, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Discs helped define PlayStation However the trends in entertainment may be going, it is still remarkable to see PlayStation ditch discs given their importance in PlayStation history: In the late 1990s, the first PlayStation’s support for games on relatively cheap CD-ROMs instead of traditional game cartridges allowed the upstart console to outmaneuver cartridge-based systems from Nintendo and Sega, as it drove down game prices down in the process. (The cheaper disc format even prompted Final Fantasy VII maker Square to taunt Nintendo in a magazine ad, saying that if the game was “available on cartridge, it’d retail for around $1200.”) PlayStation devices often doubled as machines for watching movies and TV on the latest disc-based formats. In the late 2000s, for example, Sony’s pricy PS3 gained traction as a go-to device for playing then-novel Blu-Ray discs. In 2013, Sony effectively roasted the digital game-sharing restrictions proposed by rival Microsoft for its upcoming Xbox One console by showing how games could be shared for the then-upcoming PS4. In a 21-second clip that has over 20 million views on YouTube, one PlayStation executive simply handed a game box—presumably with disc inside—to another, who said “thanks.” Sony’s possible motivations The PlayStation announcement today cites “consumer preferences” and a shift away from discs among “the broader entertainment industry,” but does not delve into the decision-making process that brought Sony to this point. Sony is not discussing the economics of this move (I asked!), but there are a number of potential factors: Abandoning discs will spare Sony the cost of manufacturing and shipping them, which analysts and industry veterans I spoke to said could account for $1 or so of a game’s retail price. For first-party games, that’s direct savings for Sony, though the amount is limited by the winnowing percentage of people who were even buying the disc-based versions. For third-party games, Sony could pass the savings on to partners or just retain the better profit margin for themselves. As the 2024 comments from Phil Spencer alluded to, leaving discs behind could mean leaving disc-drives behind, allowing Sony to produce consoles more cheaply. Switching to digital-only for games could diminish the risks of copies of new games leaking. It would also seemingly make second-hand sales of used games impossible, pushing more people to buy their own copies of games. These economic benefits for Sony could be boons for the games industry overall, Ampere analyst Piers Harding-Rolls tells Game File. Among other things, it could free publishers and retailers from having to worry about securing an inventory of game discs when trying to sell games, he noted. “If there is a way to streamline the business of games retail, I generally think it’s a good thing for the industry as it removes unnecessary costs,” Harding-Rolls said. “This will help offset pressure on margins from other directions – development and staffing costs for example.” Should the industry shift from game boxes that contain discs to smaller, cheaper game cards, Harding-Rolls said, that reduces pressure on publishers and retailers. “The advantage of everything going digital for the industry is that sales can be tracked much more easily and there is less commercial risk for publishers wanting to continue selling via retail,” he said. The shift to no discs will also likely impact game development timelines, as developers will no longer face the same urgency to have a build ready to submit to PlayStation for the production of a disc, as industry experts noted around GTA VI’s no-disc news last week. Instead, projects may gain weeks of development time, in the event delivery deadlines for platform approval move closer to release date. Preservationists’ likely worries While millions of gamers have shifted to digital, there are still people who associate game discs—and only game discs—with actual ownership of PlayStation games. That portion of the gaming community spoke up last week about wanting to buy a version of GTA VI that they could hold in their hands, could lend to a friend and could potentially pop into a well-preserved PS5 console three decades from now and still see it run. Such gamers didn’t want to worry that they’d merely purchased a digital copy that could lose access to the game if, say, the company behind the game someday turns of the servers that transmit downloadable copies. Digital copies of games are inherently less long-lasting, because consumers aren’t actually buying a game (on a disc), just buying access to the game. The fine print in online gaming shops notes this, as does a recent law that went on the books in California in 2025. That lasw requires game publishers doing business in the state to refrain from words like “sell” when offering digital copies of games, unless they explicitly tell consumers that what’s being sold isn’t the game itself but a potentially revocable license to access it. A Sony spokesperson noted to Game File that “[w]ith all digital content, including games, movies, and music, players are purchasing a personal license for non-commercial use.” Regarding the fears of PlayStation games being lost to time in an all-digital era, the rep also noted that Sony remains “committed to delivering experiences from past generations to the new platforms our players are using.” They noted that PlayStation has used emulation and remasters to keep offering its classic games to modern gamers. It’s true that many consumers have become accustomed to not having physical copies of new music albums or movies, but the relative precariousness of digital copies of games is in fact being highlighted today by…. Sony’s other big announcement: the upcoming closure of the PS3 and PS Vita online stores Sony said today that it will be closing the online marketplaces for its PlayStation 3 console and PS Vita handheld in most countries in July 2027 (sooner elsewhere: August 2026 for the PS3 store Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua; late 2026 for PS3 in other Latin American countries and the Middle East). “We know this news may be disappointing to PS3 and PS Vita players who hold a special place in their hearts for this generation of gaming,” Sony said in its announcement, saying the move “was not an easy decision for us to make.” Sony said that PS3 and Vita marketplaces “are no longer able” to support modern commerce systems, prompting a “need” to close the shops and focus on more modern PlayStation platform stores. The news may spark some deja vu. Sony announced back in March 2021 that it planned to take the PS3, Vita and PlayStation Portable marketplaces offline that summer. The move would have caused some 2,000 digital-only games to become unavailable for new purchasers, according to a VGC analysis at the time. Fans complained loudly. By April 2021, Sony walked back the PS3 and Vita shop closures, with then PlayStation boss Jim Ryan saying “it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.” This time around, Sony is giving a longer notice period in most regions. The closure of those stores is still likely to cut off access to new purchases of digital-only PS3 and Vita games. The current PlayStation 5 marketplace sells PS5 and PS4 games, as well as a selection of PS1 and PS2 games. It does not sell PS3 games, because games for that platform can’t run on the system (some are offered via a PlayStation Plus streaming option). Vita games also aren’t sold via PS5. Sony says digitally purchased PS3 and Vita games will be downloadable after the stores’ shutdowns “for the foreseeable future.” Sony’s move contrasts with Microsoft’s Xbox platform, which continues to sell and support games from all four Xbox console generations. But it puts it in line with Nintendo, which disabled purchases in the marketplace for its Wii console (a contemporary of the PS3) in 2019. Nintendo discontinued purchases in the online shop for its 3DS portable (a contemporary of the Vita) in 2023. The big questions about Sony’s 2028 post-disc era Will Microsoft follow suit, ending support for new disc-based games on Xbox platforms and therefore all game consoles, too? Whether Microsoft does or not, will third-parties that can no longer release games on discs for PlayStation, simply ditch the disc options across the board? Given the GTA VI no-disc experiment launching this November, will more game publishers decide to forgo disc-based offerings even in 2027? How will no-disc PS5/6 games be packaged and sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores? What becomes of game sharing in an all-digital era? Will Sony modify its current set-up, which currently allows some sharing of digital games across a pair of consoles, to allow more casual lending? (See for example, Nintendo’s year-old system of letting players lend a digital game to another player in a “family group” for up to 14 days.) Will there be a version of a PS6 with a disc drive? Or will a drive be offered as an add-on? And how will gamers who want to retain access to PS4/PS5 disc-based games react to whichever configurations Sony chooses to offer? What will the final disc-based PlayStation game be?

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The PlayStation Stores On PlayStation 3 And Vita Are Shutting Down

Starting this year and into 2027, Sony is sunsetting the digital storefront for two of its oldest online store platforms.

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This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals

Key takeaways —The first constellation to produce high-quality data by picking up GPS microwaves reflecting off Earth, called CYGNSS, is featured in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Living in the Space Age exhibit. —Distortions in the reflected signals can reveal information about Earth, including hurricane wind speed and the distribution of moisture in soil, and the constellation provided unprecedented coverage in both time and space. —GNSS-R data is useful for mon

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Jul 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Rhythm Heaven Groove Is a Superb Sequel That Expertly Capitalizes on the Captivating Energy of Its Excellent Music and Joyful Animations

A superb sequel that expertly capitalizes on the captivating energy of its excellent music.

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University of Phoenix to launch three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration for experienced professionals

/PRNewswire/ -- University of Phoenix announces today that it has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, to launch its...

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Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles

In response to shifting trends in consumer preference, new games will be released on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.

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Jul 1 • 7:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • blog.playstation.com
Students Explore Science And Research At Fourth Annual Discovery Day

Local students joined Cincinnati Children’s Discovery Day to explore research labs, meet scientists, and learn about careers in science and medicine.

Just in: Ex-Science minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Abuja Airport

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was on Wednesday arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight.

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Exploring STEM Futures through UConn 4-H’s Biotechnology Club

The Biotechnology Club is intentionally designed to complement classroom learning and prepare Connecticut students to enter the skilled, science-literate wo ...

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Jul 1 • 7:20 AM EDT • Science • today.uconn.edu
Anthropic debuts AI-driven pharma R&D tool, Claude Science

Anthropic launches Claude Science as big tech companies increasingly eye expansion in the wider healthcare and life sciences space.

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Jul 1 • 7:02 AM EDT • Science • pharmaceutical-technology.com
Meta adds $20 subscription to the Ray-Ban Meta's best accessibility feature

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Another entertainment option is coming to an area already booming with them

Whitney and Thomas Hughes, who have an Escapology franchise in San Antonio, are bringing one to Wichita in the K-96 and Greenwich area.

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Halogen Ventures founder Jesse Draper shares her daily routine

Jesse Draper, founder of Halogen Ventures, shares her Santa Monica routine, managing investments and family while advocating for female entrepreneurs.

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AI-Driven Restructuring Accelerates Layoffs Across U.S. Technology Sector

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the U.S. technology industry, with major companies accelerating workforce reductions.

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Simpler lung cancer screening criteria could capture more patients likely to benefit

New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine compared current USPSTF criteria to a potential shift toward total years smoked, rather than pack years.

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Nearly 100% of patients surveyed say they’d want to know when AI is used in imaging

Researchers recently sought to better understand how patients perceive rapidly evolving advancements in AI, sharing their findings in RSNA’s Radiology.

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Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Man, it’s hot in here!

Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Night sweats affect nearly 45% of adults at some point, and while it might not be talked about as much as it is with women and menopause, men do experience those middle-of-the-night wakeups drenched in sweat. Low testosterone disrupting the body’s temperature regulation system is a big culprit, but there […]

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Azure CLI Password Spray Hits at Least 78 Microsoft Accounts in 81M+ Attempts

Huntress says attackers made 81M Azure CLI password spray attempts from June 12-26, 2026, using ROPC to bypass weak CAPs.

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Jul 1 • 1:46 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
Servers recalled after glitch results in radiologists reading images for wrong patients

The issue could cause a reader to unintentionally report on the wrong patient when using interactive applications, according to a notice from the FDA.

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Jul 1 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone

Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.

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5 takeaways from Anthropic’s big science event

The company rolled out a biology-centric version of Claude and hosted surprisingly forthright conversations about AI and science.

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Jun 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Science • fastcompany.com
Microsoft set to cut thousands of jobs next week, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting

Microsoft is preparing another round of layoffs, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting, as it holds down operating costs while pouring more than $100 billion into AI infrastructure.

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Jun 30 • 9:30 PM EDT • Technology • geekwire.com
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ 2026 TSRI Science Day Highlights Advances in Cancer Biology

June 17 saw more than 400 scientists, clinicians, research staff, and other Children’s Hospital Los Angeles team members come together for The Saban Research Institute’s (TSRI) yearly symposium and poster session—Science Day 2026.

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Jun 30 • 8:30 PM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026 by Heather McWhorter

This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager. North Carolina continues to be one of the best states to start a business and in 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina earned a spot on the GoDaddy list of the top 10 most entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. While many know Wilmington as small beach town with exceptional food, lots of coffee shops, and fun, vibrant summer activities, a closer look reveals a thriving innovation economy. You’ll find startups emerging across industries including software, healthtech, bluetech, and fintech. At the core of this entrepreneurial ecosystem is the Wilmington Small Business Coalition, with small business advocates and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) dedicated to helping founders grow, thrive, and succeed. “No Wrong Door” Established in 2016, the Coalition was designed to make it easier for individuals and small businesses to access resources most suited to their particular needs. The Coalition is designed to have a “no wrong door” entryway into the regional startup ecosystem. Whether you are exploring a new idea sketched on the back of a napkin or leading a more established, growth-stage company, Coalition members can help connect you with the programs, funding opportunities, mentors, and resources best suited to your needs. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, any Coalition organization can help point you in the right direction. Coalition Members and Leadership Coalition members include the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UNCW CIE), AARP, Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Region SCORE, Genesis Block Foundation, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Living the Dream Center for Entrepreneurship, Carolina Community Impact Fund (CCI Fund), Partner Community Capital, 717mkt Office Collaborative, NC Biotech, and Institute NC. In May 2026, the Coalition held its leadership elections, resulting in the selection of a new executive team. The following officers were elected to serve two-year terms: Chair: Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Vice Chair: Diane Lantz, CCI Fund Secretary: Aariene Hansley, Genesis Block Foundation Treasurer: Gloria Monroe, SBTDC Vision for the Wilmington Small Business Coalition In 2026, the Wilmington Small Business Coalition continues its work as a collaborative network of organizations. By connecting programs, expertise, and services across partner organizations, entrepreneurs can more easily find the right support at the right time. Rather than operating in silos, the Coalition aims to function as a unified, cohesive system of support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring that resources and expertise across partner organizations are visible and accessible. Through stronger collaboration and shared pathways, entrepreneurs can move more seamlessly from idea to startup to growth. Looking to dive into the Wilmington entrepreneurial ecosystem? Connect with any of the Coalition partners to get started! Connect with CIE To learn more about CIE and our services, programs, and events, join the CIE newsletter. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube. CIE’s website is uncw.edu/cie. Heather McWhorter is the director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). CIE supports innovation-forward start-ups and helps to build a vibrant innovation economy for all in southeast NC.

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Jun 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
What 124 Future Business Leaders Really Think About AI and Work

Insights from 124 career assessments written by UMD-Smith graduate students show 98% expect artificial intelligence to transform, not eliminate, their careers. The analysis also found AI raises performance expectations while increasing demand for strategic thinking, AI literacy, ethical judgment and critical evaluation of AI-generated work.

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Jun 30 • 7:40 PM EDT • Business • newswise.com
Anthropic's New AI Workbench Mapped My Field For $26. Now Imagine It Aimed At The Rest Of Science

Anthropic's Claude Science is a capable AI research workbench built for molecular biology. The opportunities for the rest of science are enormous.

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Jun 30 • 6:14 PM EDT • Science • forbes.com
Claude Science is Anthropic’s newest flagship product

The company is doubling down on AI for science.

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Jun 30 • 5:50 PM EDT • Science • technologyreview.com
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Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com

Logged-out Old Reddit access is “significant source of abusive scraping."

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Generative AI chest X-ray models offer new approach to radiology reporting and quality improvement

While the technology remains investigational in many practices, researchers say it has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline AI development and strengthen radiology quality assurance.

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See the first look for 'Neagley,' from the world of 'Reacher,' which premieres on September 16

Maria Sten stars as a private investigator Frances Neagley in a gripping new action series set in the world of Lee Child's best-selling novels.

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Jun 30 • 5:26 PM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
Regulated Entertainment Platforms Have Built a Home in the NBA

The evolution of entertainment platforms in sports broadcasting has been monumental. See how the technology enhances the viewer experience.

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Anthropic Launches Claude Science AI Workbench for Scientific Research

June 30, 2026 — AI has the potential to dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of healthcare interventions. Since launching efforts in the life sciences last fall, […]

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Jun 30 • 4:40 PM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Tenor still connects to Google apps, but other platforms must look elsewhere for GIFs.

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Kelly statement on SCOTUS ruling protecting girls' and women's sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prevent biological men from playing in girls' and women's sports, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement:

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Jun 30 • 4:10 PM EDT • Sports • kelly.house.gov
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Initiatives To Bridge The Digital Divide For Small Business

Nourish + Bloom Market exemplifies the way small businesses can harness technology to address community needs, and how industry partners such as AT&T can support them.

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Jun 30 • 2:37 PM EDT • Business • forbes.com
New York cardiologist performs first procedure in US with FDA-cleared imaging tech

The OpusWave Dual Sensor Imaging captures both IVUS and OFDI, providing users with two complementary views of the coronaries at the same time.

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Jun 30 • 2:23 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Recent Research on How Experiencing Racial Discrimination Impacts Health

This brief provides an overview of the relationship between racial discrimination and health and highlights research examining mechanisms underlying health outcomes linked to experiences of racial discrimination, including biological changes, chronic stress, mental health, substance use, pregnancy-related outcomes, and sleep.

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