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In Alaska's U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at 'crooked' political elites
If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.
Teen Science Cafe/ AI in Everyday Life and Healthcare
We are excited to invite you to the Alexandria Teen Science Café on April 16, where we’ll explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of health. This month’s café will show you how the data behind everyday apps is being transformed into powerful tools that help solve medical challenges once considered impossible, even predicting
Flavor Flav, a longtime supporter of women's sports, is courtside at Final Four
Flavor Flav was among the celebrities in attendance at the women's Final Four on Friday night, sitting courtside for the UConn-South Carolina game with former Gamecocks player Aliyah Boston. Flav, a founding member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, is also friends with Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley. The 67-year-old Flav is a longtime supporter of women's sports and attended various Olympic competitions this winter.
Politics Unusual: CEO of Partnership for NYC Fulop, former advisor on mental illness | FOX 5 New York
In this week's episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Steven Fulop, the CEO and President of Partnership for NYC, about the potential impact of possibly increasing taxes on businesses. Also, a conversation with Brian Stettin, a former senior adviser on severe mental illness in the Adams administration.
Former Bluefield economic developer completes first year with Small Business Administration
A longtime southern West Virginia economic developer has completed his first year working for the federal government.
NAVA Launches Latin Association of Voice Actors, Combatting AI Fraud in Spanish-Language Entertainment
The National Association of Voice Actors has launched the Latin Association of Voice Actors, addressing performers' unique challenges.
NBA, NHL teams told Main Street sports network will end operations
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
NBA, NHL teams told Main Street sports network will end operations
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.
Cory Mills meets with Syrian President in Damascus
Ahmed Al-Sharaa , a former Al-Qaeda fighter, came to power after overthrowing Bashar Assad.
Take-Two laid off the head its AI division and an undisclosed number of staff
A former head of AI at game publisher Take-Two has announced that he and several members of his staff have been laid off.
Former U.S. ambassador speaks about Iran at UMaine
Nicholas Burns, who served as ambassador to China, NATO and Greece, shared his thoughts on the Trump presidency, U.S. relations with China and the war in Iran: “When you conduct a war, the whole reputation and future of the country is on the line."
Faith vs. Sports: Bulls' Jaden Ivey waived after alleged anti-NBA Pride Month remarks
Start your morning with The National News Desk as Angela Brown sits down with the co-founder of Transformation Church and Pastor Derwin Gray to discuss former C
Former Big 12 foes Baylor, Oklahoma clash in Crown semifinals
Former Big 12 rivals Oklahoma and Baylor will square off in the College Basketball Crown semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.
High school sports Fantastic 5 (+1) top performers from Thursday
A little rain didn't stop Thursday's Fantastic 5 (+1) high school sports top performers from putting up massive performances. See who stood out.
Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car
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Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car
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Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car
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Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed
Having written a lot of model release blog posts, there’s something much harder about reviewing open models when they drop relative to closed models, especially in 2026. In recent years, there were so few open models, so when Llama 3 was released most people were still doing research on Llama 2 and super happy to get an update. When Qwen 3 was released, the Llama 4 fiasco had just gone down, and a whole research community was emerging to study RL on Qwen 2.5 — it was a no brainer to upgrade. Today, when an open model releases, it’s competing with Qwen 3.5, Kimi K2.5, GLM 5, MiniMax M2.5, GPT-OSS, Arcee Large, Nemotron 3, Olmo 3, and others. The space is populated, but still feels full of hidden opportunity. The potential of open models feels like a dark matter, a potential we know is huge, but few clear recipes and examples for how to unlock it are out there. Agentic AI, OpenClaw, and everything brewing in that space is going to spur mass experimentation in open models to complement the likes of Claude and Codex, not replace them. Especially with open models, the benchmarks at release are an extremely incomplete story. In some ways this is exciting, as new open models have a much higher variance and ability to surprise, but it also points at some structural reasons that make building businesses and great AI experiences around open models harder than the closed alternatives. When a new Claude Opus or GPT drops, spending a few hours with them in my agentic workflows is genuinely a good vibe test. For open models, putting them through this test is a category error. Something else to be said about open models in the era of agents is that they get out of the debate of integration, harnesses, and tools and let us see close to the ground on what exactly is the ability of just a model. Of course, we can’t test some things like search abilities without some tool, but being able to measure exactly the pace of progress of the model alone is a welcome simplification to a systematically opaque AI space. Share The list of factors I’d use to assess a new open-weight model I’m considering investing in includes: Model performance (and size) — how this model performs on benchmarks I care about and how it compares to other models of a similar size. Country of origin — some businesses care deeply about provenance, and if a model was built in China or not. Model license — if a model needs legal approval for use, uptake will be slower at mid-sized and large companies. Tooling at release — many models release with half-broken, or at least substantially slower, implementations in popular software like vLLM, Transformers, SGLANG, etc due to pushing the envelope of architectures or tools. Model fine-tunability — how easy or hard it is to modify the given model to your use-case when you actually try and use it. The core problem is that some of these are immediately available at release, e.g. general performance, license, origin, etc. but others such as tooling take day(s) to week(s) to stabilize, and others are open research questions — with no group systematically monitoring fine-tunability. In the early era of open models, the days of Llama 2 or 3 and Qwen pre v3.5, the architectures were fairly simple and the models tended to work out of the box. Some of this was due to the extremely hard work of the Llama, Qwen, Mistral, etc. developer teams. Some is due to the new models being genuinely harder to work with. When it comes to something like Qwen 3.5 or Nemotron 3, with hybrid models (either gated delta net or mamba layers), the tooling is very rough at release. Things you would expect to “just work” often don’t. I’ve been following this area closely since we released Olmo Hybrid with a similar architecture, and Qwen 3.5 is just starting to work well in the various open-source tools that need to all play nice together for RL research. That’s 1.5 months after the release date! This is just to start really investing more into understanding the behavior of the models. Of course, others started working on these models sooner by investing more engineering resources or relying on partially closed software. The fully open and distributed ecosystem takes a long time to get going on some new models. All of this is lead-in for the most important question for open models — how easy is it to adapt to specific use-cases? This is a different problem for different model sizes. Large MoE open-weight models may be used by entities like Cursor who need complex capabilities in their domain, e.g. Composer 2 trained on Kimi K2.5. Other applications can be built on much smaller models, such as Chroma’s Context-1 model for agentic search, built on GPT-OSS 20B. The question of “which models are fine-tunable” is largely background knowledge known by engineers across the industry. There should be a thriving research area here to support the open ecosystem model. The first step is to understand characteristics of different base and post-trained models to understand what they look like. The second step is to tune pretraining recipes for open models so they’re more flexible. Interconnects AI is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber. Subscribe For The ATOM Project and other Interconnects endeavors, we’ve put in substantial effort to measuring adoption trends in the open ecosystem. Everything takes a long time to unfold after a model is first publicly available — and adaptability is why. What we know for sure now, when Qwen has been going from strength to strength with its releases, is that technical staff across the industry has gotten comfortable working with Qwen models. Countless research methods and datasets were made to work with Qwen. It’ll take patience for any other model family to get to this point — a patience I’m not sure many open model builders have. This takes us to Gemma 4, Google’s latest open models. Gemma 3 was released more than a year ago, in March of 2025, and is a bit underrated. Gemma 4 comes in 4 sizes for now, with a bigger, MoE model of over 100B total parameters rumored but not released yet. The models we have today come in sizes of ~5B dense, 8B dense, 26B total 4B active MoE, and 31B dense. I’m most excited that they’re finally adopting a standard Apache 2.0 open source license. This’ll massively boost adoption. The standard of better licenses for strong open-weight LLMs was set by mostly Chinese open model labs in the last 1-2 years, and now U.S. companies are following suit. I will personally be so happy if the horrible Llama licenses and Gemma terms of service were an ~18-month transient dynamic of the industry being nervous about releasing strong open models. The Gemma 4 scores look very solid, the small models have incredible benchmark scores (especially in general domains like LMArena) and the 31B model rivals the recent Qwen 3.5 27B, which is the leading member of that class. The ~30B size range is an important one, as it’s accessible both to researchers and to enterprises looking to deploy the model in real use-cases. Where the 7B model scale is the default for tinkering and research, a 30B model is the default for seeing if an open model can unlock substantial value in your specific workflow — a good mix of intelligence, low price, tractability for downstream training, etc. This takes us back to the above adoption criteria I mentioned for open models and the bigger question — do I think Gemma 4 will be an overwhelming success? Previous Gemma models have been plagued by tooling issues and poorer performance when being finetuned. Gemma 4’s success is going to be entirely determined by ease of use, to a point where a 5-10% swing on benchmarks wouldn’t matter at all. It’s strong enough, small enough, with the right license, and from the U.S., so many companies are going to slot it in. I’m cautiously optimistic that Gemma 4 is going to work better here. Winds are shifting for open models built in America. We saw GPT-OSS go through a bumpy launch to become an overwhelming success. There’s a collective energy around the likes of Reflection, Arcee, Nemotron, Gemma, Olmo, and peers that show substantial demand for building new stacks around open models. There’s capital to be spent on AI stacks across the economy by those who want more ownership of everything, including the model. After launching The ATOM Project 240 days ago, the conversation is shifting into the next stage. Summer of 2025 was a crisis moment where the U.S. AI scene realized it can’t wait and figure out open models after building AGI. The two markets will capture different areas and proceed in parallel. Now that more companies in the U.S. are releasing strong models, we need to improve the ecosystem so that these models are easy to use, understand, and build value around. It’s the hard work to build another inflection point in these adoption plots I’ve been updating consistently, but that’s the work to be done. Join me in it. More data coming soon! Here’s a sneak peek:
Astros Prospect Report: April 2nd
See how the prospects performed last night.
Iowa City business owner purchases former SpareMe bowling property
A new business plans to take over the former SpareMe Bowl & Arcade space at the Chauncy building in Iowa City.
Memphis in May BBQ contest schedule, performers and what to know
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is set for May 13-16 at Liberty Park.
Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking
Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmed
A brief history of international sports’ biggest underperformers
In the wake of Italy's failure to make a third soccer World Cup, our writers detail the biggest international underperformers in sports
The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
Insight Health has raised an $11 million Series A, Fortune has exclusively learned. The round features an unexpected lead investor, the newly formed Standard Capital.
GTA 6 Will Likely Borrow Ideas From Red Dead Redemption 2, Former Rockstar Dev Says
"I'll be surprised if they don't use something from Red Dead 2."
'Like two heavyweights throwing haymakers at each other'
Thirty years on from Liverpool beating Newcastle 4-3 in one of the Premier League's greatest ever matches, former Reds player Jason McAteer, former Magpies defender Steve Howey, the Anfield Wrap's Ian Ryan and the Athletic's George Caulkin join Alistair Bruce-Ball on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to reflect on a true classic. "A game like that kind of takes a life of its own", recalled McAteer.
Advocates push for more mental health resources for first responders
Illinois leaders brainstormed ways to get more mental health resources into the hands of first responders who need them.
BSAAC hosts LGBTQ+ sports panel to foster community and conversation
On Sunday, the Bowdoin Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (BSAAC) hosted a panel with former men’s lacrosse player Ben Chadwick ’11 to increase awareness of the LGBTQ+ athlete experience. Panelists shared some of the ways they felt supported in their identities as LGBTQ+ student-athletes. Many highlighted their peers, upperclassmen and coaches. “My teammates have always provided a […]
Lynx bring back Janel McCarville as assistant coach
The Minnesota Lynx are bringing back former WNBA champion Janel McCarville as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. The team announced several additions to the team’s operations and coaching staff on Thursday. McCarville returns to Minnesota, where she was part of the Lynx 2013 championship team, as well as a star for the Gophers. Minnesota also hired Jasmine Allen as basketball ...
Midterm messaging and foreign policy shape the political landscape heading into midterms
Former Miami Mayor and new Fox News contributor Francis Suarez discusses the political landscape heading into the November elections and U.S. foreign policy challenges in Iran and Cuba on ‘Special Report.’
Former Browns defensive leader retires from the NFL
Cleveland Browns signed LB Anthony Walker to provide steady leadership in the middle of defense, injuries limited him
Jury awards former Michigan inmate $307.6M in prison health care suit
Kohchise Jackson alleges he suffered in prison wearing a colostomy bag because former MDOC contractor Corizon Health didn't want to pay for surgery.
Titans hosted former Raiders starting OT on visit
The Tennessee Titans had a busy say at the facility, not only did they sign four players, they visited with a veteran offensive tackle.
'He got screwed': Former UVA Health CEO files defamation suit against lawyers over patient harm allegations
The former head of UVA Health is pushing back against allegations made by more than 30 doctors that his practices, policies, and procedures caused harm to patients.
Donald Trump fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General
The former Florida Attorney General will return to the private sector, White House sources confirmed.
Grand Canyon U Paid Jerry Colangelo $452K Last Year to Use His Name
GCU's latest tax also reveals millions of dollars in investments with former Diamondbacks co-owner Mike Ingram and ex-MLB pitcher Shawn Boskie.
Dodgers’ $102 million bust signs with surprising New York team
Trevor Bauer is back. The Long Island Ducks have signed the former National League Cy Young Award winner, whose $102 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was interrupted when Bauer was assessed the largest penalty ever given under…
Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact
A Title IX investigation found a former NC State trainer's conduct was "unwelcome and of a sexual nature" while treating a male athlete, according to documents obtained by ESPN.
Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement
A once-busy Santa Clara shopping center home to Asian-owned businesses is now nearly empty — and multiple tenants are taking their former landlord to court as the property moves toward redevelopment.
Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned
Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.
The Last of Us multiplayer game was roughly 80% complete when it was cancelled, claims former director
Former Last of Us multiplayer game director has said the game was roughly "80 percent" finished by the time of its cancellation.
Bale Dalton considers Artemis program NASA's premier mission for the 2020s and beyond
Former NASA Chief of Staff: 'We're not going just to say that we've been there.'
Everyone wants to own a piece of the Bay Area’s new women’s sports franchise
From Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to former athletes including Abby Wambach and Natalie Coughlin, LOVB San Francisco has more than 50 owners.
2026 NFL Draft Performers: Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown & Bret Michaels
Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels and Kane Brown will headline this year's NFL Draft Entertainment Series in Pittsburgh.
Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt
The dynamic Commodore is equal parts of two familiar former Browns QBs. Would the team really sign back up for that?
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
Octopath Traveler TRPG To Receive English Release
Dark Horse Books has partnered with Square Enix to bring the celebrated series to tabletop.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Stake in Beckham’s Health Firm IM8
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking an equity stake in IM8, co-founded by health-sciences firm Prenetics and former footballer David Beckham.
How Netflix's Reed Hastings balanced work and marriage life
Reed Hastings, Netflix's cofounder and former CEO, discussed balancing career and marriage, sharing insights on prioritizing family over work demands.
In conversation with Craig Melvin, Rahm Emanuel says Dems lost focus
Rahm Emanuel, a former White House chief of staff and Chicago mayor spoke at Wofford College for a political discussion moderated by Craig Melvin
Virginia’s redistricting fight ramps up as opponents wield Barack Obama’s past comments
An argument over former President Barack Obama’s past comments about gerrymandering reflects the conundrum that worries some Democratic allies ahead of an April 21 referendum. Having promoted nonpartisan redistricting in the past, Obama, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and other top Democrats now have to motivate voters to turn out for a special election to impose a gerrymander.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reveals Game-Changing Advice From Former Rival
Tatum received some wise words from Klay Thompson.
Friend of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on health care fraud charges
A grand jury in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday charged a friend of former New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme that cost medical insurance programs t…
Artists' Cooperative to host 31st annual 'Regional Art Exhibit'
WESTERLY — Peter Geisser, former art director at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, is serving as guest juror for The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly's annual "Regional Art
Former State Senator Kinskey Addresses Business Council Funding
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Legislative wrap-up breakfast this week where members of the local legislative delegation were on hand to provide details on the recently completed budget session in Cheyenne. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. The Legislative wrap-up consisted of each member of the local delegation providing an update […]
Former Laredo federal courthouse to become small business hub with $600K in federal funding
A former federal courthouse in Laredo will be converted into a hub for small-business support and community programs, with more than $600,000 in federal funding.
StarCraft-Inspired RTS From Former Blizzard Devs Losing Online Multiplayer Because Server Partner Was Bought By AI Company
AI taketh, and it taketh some more
Pink slip to ESPN empire: Bill Rasmussen transformed sports viewership
Bill Rasmussen did more than launch a cable network. He helped create the modern sports culture Arizonans now live inside.
Pepperdine University Hosts Thomas Vozzo, Former CEO of Homeboy Industries, for a Lecture on Faith and Business
Pepperdine University’s Faith and Business Initiative hosted Thomas Vozzo, the former CEO and current senior advisor of Homeboy Industries, for a lecture on faith, service, and lessons learned as a C-suite executive in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
Phillies welcome in April with electrifying comeback win over Nationals
Edmundo Sosa tied it late and Justin Crawford won it in the 10th as the Phillies stormed back to beat Washington 6-5.
Remembrance: Former colleagues praise Barry Bloom’s scientific achievements, global health contributions, and good humor | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Barry Bloom, the former dean of Harvard Chan School who died on March 18, was an inspiration to many, according to longtime colleagues Marc Lipsitch and Yonatan Grad.
Business as Usual at NFL Network as ESPN Era Begins
While NFL Network now falls under ESPN ownership, the former league-owned network largely remained the same on Wednesday.
Former Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker signs with Titans
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker is signing with and heading to the Tennessee Titans.
High school sports top 9 performances from the final day of March
Close the book on March. These nine high school athletes made sure it ended with an exclamation point. Here are the top performers from Tuesday.
Jack Pugh, former Wisconsin football star who left the sport to focus on his mental health, dies at 24
The former University of Wisconsin tight end was once a heavily coveted recruit, receiving offers from more than a dozen universities in 2020.
The Supply Side: Target continues to lag Walmart’s financial performance - Talk Business & Politics
In the post-pandemic retail world, Walmart has outperformed Target on every metric, and that is expected to continue in 2026, according to Oliver Chen, equity analyst at TD Cowen. He...
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh has died at 24, the university confirmed. Pugh had stepped away from football in 2023 citing mental health struggles.
Owen's Jackson Warnock leads Week 6 boys spring sports top performers
Owen's Jackson Warnock dominated a doubleheader to lead the list of Week 6 WNC high school spring sports boys top performers.
Jay Collins confident GOP will take back his old Senate seat in November
The former Senator is 'happy to help' win the seat in the General Election.
NM governor candidate Haaland plans to ‘work toward’ public health care, fight Trump Medicaid cuts
Former Interior Secretary and New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced plans to tackle the state's health care system.
Every Video Game Prank From April Fools' Day 2026
From a horse controller to dateable dirt, the video game industry likes to go wild on April Fools' Day.
Game Infarcer: Nintendo and NVIDIA partner for headache-inducing 3DLSS 5
The technology is said to bring a "new dimension" of discomfort.
A 200-year-old light trick just transformed quantum encryption
Scientists have unveiled a new approach to ultra-secure communication that could make quantum encryption simpler and more efficient than ever before. By harnessing a 19th-century optics phenomenon called the Talbot effect, researchers developed a system that sends information using multiple states of single photons instead of just two, dramatically boosting data capacity. Even more impressive, the setup works with standard components and requires only a single detector, reducing cost and complexity.
Medi-Cal Enrollees Prepare for New Community Engagement Requirements; Health Net Launches "Get Informed, Stay Covered" to Educate Members
Health Net commits $1 million to public information effort to help eligible residents maintain Medi-Cal coverage under new federal and state rules SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --...
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO warns of ‘difficult options’ ahead in Iran conflict
Paul McCartney Blazes Through Career-Spanning Set at Apple Park for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Paul McCartney performed a concert for Apple employees at Apple Park in Cupertino last night, capping the company's 50th anniversary celebrations with a career-spanning set that included songs from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career.
MMA great wants Israel Adesanya to retire
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya suffered his fourth consecutive loss last weekend. "The Last Stylebender" faced Joe Pyfer in the UFC Seattle main event and was finished in the second round. Adesanya will turn 37 in July. Considering what he's accomplished and his recent ...
Larry Fitzgerald investing in new professional flag football league
Former Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is among the many past and present NFL players backing a new, yet-to-be-named professional flag football league.
Former Army JAG: I worry about ‘extremism’ war in Iran is seeding
Memphis area spring sports top performers for Week 5 of the 2026 season
Here are Memphis area high school baseball, softball, boys soccer and lacrosse top performers from Week 5 of the 2026 season
Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump from moving ahead with any further work on a massive new ballroom on the former site of the White House’s East Wing.
Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives
A jury in Akron said Friday it was at an impasse in the trial of former CEO Chuck Jones and former senior vice president Michael Dowling.
Unique nonprofit serving single moms selects new leader
SPARKHOPE AUTOMOTIVE Denver News: Jason Spears has been named chief executive officer of SparkHope Automotive. While its name might lead one to believe it is a car dealership, SparkHope Automotive, formerly Hands of the Carpenter, is a faith-based nonprofit serving employed single mothers by addressing a critical and often overlooked barrier to stability: reliable transportation. “Jason’s leadership and heart for community perfectly align […]
Here's 14 high top sports performers from Monday's MetroWest action
The high school sports spring season is in full swing after Monday's action. Here are 14 top performers that are off to hot starts.
Trio of soccer hat tricks leads Week 6 girls spring sports top performers
Three different girls soccer players scored hat tricks to lead the list of Week 6 WNC high school spring sports girls top performers.
Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives
A jury in Akron said Friday it was at an impasse in the trial of former CEO Chuck Jones and former senior vice president Michael Dowling.
Airbnb Externship Shows 3L Isabel Samayoa How Legal Strategy Drives Business Growth - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
An externship at Airbnb provided 3L Isabel Samayoa exposure to areas such as contracts, licensing, risk management, and growth strategy, helping her develop the skills and experience to thrive in her future career as a corporate transactions attorney. 3L student Isabel Samayoa reflects on her work with Airbnb’s in-house legal team through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program. Supported Airbnb’s legal team on commercial contracts, open-source licensing, external partnerships, product counseling, and legal research. Observed how legal advice aligns with business strategy and risk management. Gained exposure to strategic decision-making while preparing for a career in corporate transactions. Q: What did you do in this corporate externship? A: I supported the Airbnb legal team across several functions, including commercial contracts, open-source licensing matters, strategic external partnerships, legal research, real estate matters, internal AI integration, and product counseling. I also gained exposure to corporate structure counseling, litigation, patent counseling, and the company’s broader business strategy. Q: What did you take away from this experience? A: One of the most valuable parts of this experience was learning how a business actually operates. I had never worked on such a large team in the private sector, so I had little exposure to how companies run internally. I learned how lawyers can provide valuable advice to support business goals, seeing how leadership evaluates risk and develops growth strategies. Understanding those priorities allows me to calibrate my legal advice to clients, balancing the client’s goals against the level of risk they are willing to take. Q: How does this experience support your career goals? A: Exploring the anatomy of a successful company was incredibly valuable because I plan to pursue a career as a corporate transactions lawyer. Being in the room with the teams discussing important decisions allowed me to see firsthand the factors that contribute to that success and how lawyers help guide those decisions. Q: Would you recommend UC Law SF and this externship? Why? A: I would absolutely recommend this opportunity. While the team worked on high-stakes matters at a highly successful company, they still created an environment where I felt welcomed. They trusted me with meaningful work and supported me every step of the way. This helped me build confidence in my analytical abilities. Q: What’s your favorite UC Law SF memory so far? A: Some of my favorite UC Law SF memories, aside from my time at Airbnb, involve mentorship. I have benefited from mentorship and have also had the chance to mentor other law students. Watching the students I mentored go on to mentor others has been particularly rewarding. I think mentorship is integral to the legal profession, and it has been inspiring to see that culture thrive at UC Law SF and continue beyond the classroom. The Evidence of Success series highlights UC Law SF students as they share how the College’s opportunities equip them with the experience, skills, and confidence to excel in the legal profession.
Masai Ujiri, former Raptors executive, joins Toronto Tempo's ownership group
Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
Huge claims have been made about Nintendo's 2026/7 plans
U.S. Bank, Mastercard take Amazon's small-business cards from Amex
The Minneapolis-based bank will issue the cards, and Mastercard will act as the network provider. American Express formerly ran the e-commerce giant's business credit card programs.
Scientists turn MXene into tiny nanoscrolls that supercharge batteries and sensors
Scientists have transformed a groundbreaking 2D nanomaterial called MXene into an even more powerful 1D form—tiny scroll-like tubes that are incredibly thin yet highly conductive. By rolling flat sheets into hollow nanoscrolls, they’ve created structures that act like fast “highways” for ions, boosting performance in batteries, sensors, and wearable electronics.
Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
Shakira says her new world tour is turning lifelong dreams into reality as she sets attendance records and earns major recognition. The boundary-breaking Colombian performer told The Associated Press she
Panthers hire Michael White as business president
The Panthers have hired former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the team's new business operations president.
College Sports' New Legal Risks: Prediction Markets and NIL Fraud
A former prosecutor in a massive NCAA corruption case outlines college sports' potential legal issues with prediction markets and the NIL industry.
'Spurs should have bought De Zerbi in back in February'
Former England captain Steph Houghton and ex-Wales skipper Ashley Williams discuss how quickly Roberto de Zerbi's impact could be seen at Tottenham on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "Results show Spurs are in a mess," said Houghton.
Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA's Toronto Tempo
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city's new WNBA franchise.
Lions' Dan Campbell: 'We appreciate everything' Taylor Decker did
Though the divorce has gotten messy, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell made sure to share his appreciation for former LT Taylor Decker.
I pivoted from software engineering to welding after layoff; happier
A former software engineer in Oklahoma transitioned to welding after a tech industry layoff, finding stability and job satisfaction in her new career.
Alera Group sues former producer for allegedly stealing client data
The filing alleges she emailed protected client lists before joining a direct competitor
See scenes from 'Fantasy Life,' written by former Westchester resident
Former Larchmont resident Matthew Shear wrote, directed and stars in 'Fantasy Life', which hits theaters nationwide April 3.