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Seahawks make final Sam Darnold decision ahead of Cardinals game
The Seattle Seahawks have made their final call about whether Sam Darnold will hit the field for the team in Week 2.
Browns Star CB Named Trade Candidate Entering Week 2
One of the star cornerbacks from the Cleveland Browns has been named as a possible trade candidate.
Ty Johnson listed as questionable
Ty Johnson is questionable for the Bills' Week 2 matchup with the Lions.
Trump officials considering AI executive meeting on the sidelines of Xi visit next week
Executives of major technology and artificial intelligence companies are expected to travel to Washington, DC, next week for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state visit to the White House — and some Trump officials are contemplating a meeting with them on the sidelines of the high-stakes summit, sources familiar with the plans tell CNN.
Detroit Lions Final Week 2 Injury Report Reveals Major Problems
The Lions ruled out two starting offensive linemen for Buffalo, while starting CB D.J. Reed is questionable for Thursday Night Football.
Ladd McConkey’s concerning injury update could cost Chargers
Ladd McConkey’s rib injury puts his Week 2 status in doubt as the Chargers prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills Week 2 injury report
The Buffalo Bills injury report for Week 2 is now published.
Beaumont City Treasurer Faces Multiple Charges Related To Motel Business
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office last week charged Beaumont City Treasurer Anup Giresh “AJ” Patel with six felony counts related to the motel business he operates in the city.
Kitan Crawford on Injured Reserve
Cardinals S Kitan Crawford placed on IR after Week 1 injury
We Asked People Over 100 How They Live So Long. Here Are Their 7 Best Tips
In honor of Healthy Aging Month, this 1-week challenge features simple longevity habits from 100-year-olds who still live on their own, exercise and drive.
ENTERTAINMENT: Leslie Whittlin’ & Fiddlin’ Festival leads weekend calendar
The second annual Whittlin' & Fiddlin' Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Leslie City Park, marks the 71st anniversary of Collier's magazine's naming the Searcy County town the "Whittling Capital of America."
ENTERTAINMENT: Leslie Whittlin’ & Fiddlin’ Festival leads weekend calendar
The second annual Whittlin' & Fiddlin' Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Leslie City Park, marks the 71st anniversary of Collier's magazine's naming the Searcy County town the "Whittling Capital of America."
Tua Tagovailoa not seen at practice
The Falcons could have to lean on another quarterback again in Week 2.
Pork Producer and Packer Profits Slip in Tandem
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of Sept. 12.
Where Chicago Bears rank in FOX Sports' Week 2 power rankings
Following their historic 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears ranked No. 2 in FOX analyst Ralph Vacchinao's power rankings.
Boston 25 News
The fan-favorite fair in West Springfield is returning this weekend for 17 days of food, fun, rides, shopping and entertainment.
Packers Film Room: Week 1 blitz of the week
Breakdown of the blitz leading to the Packers first quarter interception in week 1.
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Browns' Deshaun Watson Pushes Back on Week 1 Criticism
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson pushed back on the criticism he has gotten for his performance in Week 1.
Junior Roary Savagely Trolls Saints Fans at Ford Field
Junior Roary wasted little time developing an attitude, hilariously trolling Saints fans during the Lions’ wild Week 1 victory.
Zay Flowers misses practice
Zay Flowers is missing practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 2.
What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut
Sheeran's tour has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments
What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut
Sheeran's tour has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments
Did Eagles violate NFL injury report rules with Landon Dickerson?
Eagles coach explains why guard Landon Dickerson wasn't on the injury report even though Dickerson said he hurt his knee a few weeks ago
NFL Screws Detroit Lions TWICE Following Outstanding Week 1 Performances
Jahmyr Gibbs and Aidan Hutchinson posted monster Week 1 numbers, but the NFL passed over both Lions stars for NFC weekly honors.
USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week: Vote for top Week 4 high school highlight
USA TODAY Sports Plays of the Week are live! Vote for the top high school sports play of Week 4 now.
Patriots Star Drake Maye Tumbles in FOX Sports' NFL QB Rankings
After struggling in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots star Drake Maye tumbled in FOX Sports' NFL QB rankings.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wins Goal of Matchday
By MLSsoccer staffGoal of the Matchday. 26: Lionel MessiAnother week, another AT&T Goal of the Matchday award for Lionel Messi.Inter Miami CF's legendary Argentine No. 10 claimed the honors for Matchd...
Sports Comm Class Takes Theory onto Playing Fields in Los Angeles
The inaugural Sports Culture and Society summer course brought students in Emerson’s graduate Sports Communication program together for a two-and-a-half week-long immersive experience in Los Angeles.
Joyful dressing and the trends that took over New York Fashion Week
Designers delivered levity with their Spring/Summer 2027 collections this New York Fashion Week | WWL
Tennessee Titans Had the Top-Graded Rookie From Week 1
A Titans rookie emerged as a defensive powerhouse during an otherwise disappointing loss, leaving coaches with a major roster dilemma ahead of the clash against Philadelphia.
Google Home Is Going Agentic Via Integration With The MCP Standard
Premium Advanced users will get an early access build "in the coming weeks."
3 Mountain West Football Best Bets For Week 3
What are a few wagers you should consider heading into Week 2?
Your alma mater is paying WHAT for its college football roster?! MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes analysis about NFL Week 1 ratings, misogyny in sports media and more.
Fusion Fest returns to Howard Park next weekend with global foods, music, and cultural celebration
The popular South Bend cultural festival features live entertainment, international food vendors and hands-on activities.
Packers' Jordan Still Ranked Top-10 NFL QB by FOX Sports Despite Week 1 Loss
Green Bay Packers star Jordan Love is still ranked a top-10 NFL QB by FOX Sports despite the Packers losing in Week 1.
Disney's Live Action 'Moana' Bows No. 1 on Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 16
Disney’s live-action Moana debuted No. 1 on the Official Chart, the U.K.’s weekly home entertainment sales chart through Sept. 16. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia, the movie generated $321.9 million at the global box office before hitting digital retail channels on Sept. 8. The title supplanted the three-week No. 1 run for Disney’s Toy … Continue reading "Disney’s Live Action ‘Moana’ Bows No. 1 on Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 16"
AHCJ selects four journalists for 2026 Netherlands Health Care Study Group
The study group will spend a week in the Netherlands examining health care models that could offer lessons for the U.S.
Suwanee Fest returns this weekend with storybook theme
A longtime Suwanee tradition is getting a storybook twist this fall as the city prepares for the return of Suwanee Fest on Sept. 19 and 20 at Town Center Park.
Marwan Kabalan, Qatar’s Foreign Policy: Geography, Politics and Strategy since 1971.
Qatar has undergone a period of deep introspection over the past few months. On July 12, 2026, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani—the visionary former leader who helped transform modern Qatar into a regional and global powerhouse during his 18-year reign—passed away at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad’s death came just six weeks after that of his lifelong friend […]
Rosie O’Donnell joins “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway after successful gig guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
The former talk show host is set to take the stage next month, briefly replacing Rachel Dratch.
Lion Tales: Buffalo
In September 2015, Penn State was coming off an embarrassing loss to Temple in Philadelphia, a game that you saw mentioned a lot in this past week. Well, just like this year, the Nittany Lions came back home to take on MAC opponent Buffalo for a Noon kick at Beaver Stadium. That’s the subject of […]
Ariel Helwani’s show is coming to Vice TV
Vice TV is adding The Ariel Helwani Show to its lineup. Starting Friday, Vice TV will serve as a linear partner for The Ariel Helwani Show, airing a weekly one-hour compilation of Helwani’s daily programming that leads directly into the network’s live sports coverage. “Our whole team is very excited to partner with Vice to…
2026 Bowl Projections After Week Two
The second weekend of college football has come and gone, and with it came some surprises. In addition, we had quite the comeback down in Austin between two of our top squads. As a result, our playoff teams got a bit of a shakeup this week. Elsewhere, Michigan put the controversy of the Western Michigan …
Braves biweekly: slouching towards the NL East title
The Braves didn’t play all that well but probably sewed up the division anyway
Speaker Johnson sending House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war
Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Here's Why a New Apple Watch Charging Puck Was Just Released
The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have hardware changes that allow for faster charging, but you will need to use the new version of the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger included in the box in order to achieve this boost. If you need extra ones for your own charging stands or travel or so forth, Apple released the new version of the charger on its online store last week, with U.S. pricing set at $29.
Zero in on these 5 Bills against the Lions
After a big Week One win, the Bills look to open their new stadium in style
Duluth Fall Festival set for last weekend in September
The 42nd annual Duluth Fall Festival is set for Sept. 26-27.
Ben Saunders, first winner of original version of “The Voice”, found dead in lake at 43
Dutch police told EW that there was “no crime involved” in the death.
“Survivor” star Kellie Nalbandian and wife Gabby were cast on “99 to Beat ”during honeymoon
The dynamic duo also names the Survivors that should play next.
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: WR Edition
Let's take a look at what wide receivers you should start, and which you should sit, in Week 2.
Crooked Letter Sports: A Magnolia Bowl for the Ages
CBS National College Football Writer John Talty joins the podcast to talk about this week’s LSU - Ole Miss game and his latest book, in which he profiles LSU
Saints power ranking entering Week 2
A loss, but one that may still have the Saints move up in the rankings.
Packers vs. Jets Week 2 TV Broadcast Map
A limited area of the country will be seeing Green Bay’s game on local TV this Sunday.
Giants’ $40 Million Free Agent Called NFL’s ‘Top Offseason Addition’
Sports Illustrated called Giants' $40 million free agent NFL's "Top Offseason Addition" After Week 1. The post Giants’ $40 Million Free Agent Called NFL’s ‘Top Offseason Addition’ appeared first on HEAVY.
WHO sees ‘encouraging signs’ in Congo Ebola fight but warns cases in one eastern region are surging
The number of weekly cases has nearly doubled over the past two weeks in North Kivu.
NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals soar, while Packers tumble
Some big risers and fallers hit the rankings in Week 2.
3 Wide Receivers Poised to Bounce Back in Week 2
Three wide receivers are poised to bounce back in Week 2: DK Metcalf, Ja’Marr Chase, and Romeo Doubs, after disappointing season openers.
Get In On Pre-Order Discounts for the New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Before They Launch Next Week
Amazon has the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, down from $2,499.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
The 2026 Big Ten College Football Playoff Picture: Week 3
The Big Ten had one big win over the SEC, but it was overshadowed by a few losses. Moving onto Week 3, which teams are positioned to make the CFP?
Broncos Stumble In Power Rankings After Week 1 Flop
Bo Nix’s stagnant offense and a porous defense fueled a humiliating blowout in Kansas City, plummeting the former AFC favorites down the league standings after one disastrous week.
Toward A Proper Definition Of “Overrated”
The YouTube title of this week’s All Ball episode is “Jalen Hurts Is OVERRATED.” This sort of headline is known as “clickbait,” or “ragebait.” But what if I told you that Arif Hasan and I spent time in this episode striving toward a more nuanced version of “overrated,” a word which itself has become overrated?…
Downtown Inverness Art Walk is back this weekend
Downtown Inverness will come alive with creativity, music, food and local shopping on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3–7 p.m. during the Downtown Inverness Art Walk, sponsored by the Inverness Art
Man Utd need positive end to week
Michael Carrick really needs a good end to this week. The extended first international break of the new season means after Manchester United's trip to Fulham on Sunday, there will be a three-week gap to the home match with Tottenham on 10 October. A place in the Carabao Cup fourth round – to be played at the end of October – and a victory at Craven Cottage, would take some of the edge away from the current debate.
Borussia Dortmund teenager Konstantinos Karetsas returns to training after Champions League health scare
Borussia Dortmund says 18-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is back in training just over a week after he slumped to the ground in an alarming medical incident on his Champions League debut.
Before the Roar: Previewing Week 2 against Buffalo
Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Week 2 preview: ‘Before the Roar’ breaks down the matchup and biggest storylines.
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: TE Edition
I hit four of six TE picks last week, all of which were highly unconventional. If you're looking to go against the grain, here are six more picks.
49ers considered favorites to win NFC West after Week 1
The Niners have made a big jump in the NFC West odds.
Witney Carson calls out “Dancing With the Stars ”judges for partner Guillermo Rodriguez’s low scores: ‘Lame’
The crowd booed Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli during Tuesday’s live show.
Here's what's happening in St. Helena
Here's what's happening in St. Helena in the next few weeks.
iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time
iOS 27 launched this week as the next major iPhone update, here are three new features that could be among the most-used for many users.
South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
This Week's Health IT Jobs
It can be very overwhelming scrolling through job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by
What was the real ceiling for this Orioles roster?
Despite all its flaws, Baltimore was in position to make the playoffs only a few weeks ago. Was that ever realistic?
Dortmund teenager Karetsas is back in training after health problems in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund says 18-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is back in training just over a week after he slumped to the ground in an alarming medical incident on his Champions League debut. Karetsas passed the ball to a teammate then signaled his distress to the referee before sitting on the grass during Dortmund's 3-2 win over Villarreal on Sept. 8. “Konstantinos Karetsas is back in team training as of Wednesday after doing individual sessions at the start of the week,” Dortmund said.
Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Marijuana Business Licensing Laws That Favor In-State Residents
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to resolve a split among lower courts about whether state marijuana business licensing systems can discriminate against out-of-state residents. The operator of companies that sought and were denied cannabis business licenses in Washington State and Sacramento, California due to his residency status filed a petition last week asking […]
Murmurs: Fancy Mental Health Care Tracker Underwhelms Key Lawmaker
“I’m not going to hide my shock and disappointment at this.”
Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: QB Edition
After throwing for only 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and throwing an interception, he posted just 15.4 points
Opponent Breakdown: SMU Mustangs Offense
Rhett Lashlee will bring his undefeated SMU Mustangs to Louisville this weekend for a top-25 matchup with major ramifications in the ACC. Lashlee has had no issues dispatching the Cards since SMU joined the conference two years ago, and he will have his team ready on Saturday, as the Mustangs have a clear path to […]
Uniform matchup set for Packers vs. Jets in Week 2
Which uniform will the Packers be wearing in Week 2?
Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava discuss USC opening Big Ten play
The Trojans are set for their conference opener this week, and both Riley and Maiava are excited for it
Notre Dame Defense Could Dominate Matchups Against Michigan State
Notre Dame's defense has been off to a hot start in 2026, answering a lot of questions we might have had about this unit in during the offseason. They held Wisconsin's offense to 13 points in the season opener and shut out Rice in the home opener last weekend. This Saturday night, they host the Michigan State Spartans in the battle for the Megaphone Trophy. Their offense, now under the direction of offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, has scored 30 points or more in back to back games. If the Ir
This Week in Politics: Republican Midterm Convention
As November midterm elections approach and the approval rating of President Trump’s party declines across the country, the Republican Midterm Convention was held in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10. The event was largely an effort to rally party support. Republicans predicted the event would benefit many candidates currently running in the House...
Ukrainian defence tech seeks new ways to scale up
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine's defence sector has expanded several-fold, becoming a significant source of military innovation, especially in unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, electronic warfare and AI-driven combat systems. But finding the funds and personnel to scale up and to reach international markets remains a challenge.Spurred on by the demands of the front-line, Ukrainian defence companies say they can develop a minor component in a couple of weeks, or major hardware or software solutions within a year. This is several times faster than the usual development cycles in the sector. Tencore, founded in 2024, is now one of Ukraine’s largest providers of unmanned ground vehicles, well exceeding the production of NATO members in this category. Odd Systems, a Ukrainian combat cameras developer founded in 2023, launched its first thermal camera in 2024. Less than two years later, it is developing the fourth generation of the product, one that has evolved into a full vision system.According to Michael Singer, managing partner at Verne Capital, a venture capital fund supporting defence companies in Europe, this speed is down to the short feedback loop between the developer and the end user. “Ukrainian companies develop technologies in close interaction with soldiers and military units, test them under real combat conditions and rapidly incorporate feedback into the next generation of the product,” he says. “Sometimes we need to react to feedback and deploy an upgrade within hours,” says Polina Tymchenko, the spokesperson for Himera, which develops electronic warfare-resistant walkie-talkies. “It means that, as a company, you have to have a higher tolerance for risk, and also design your products in a way that fosters those quick changes.”Getting a product deployed by a combat command involves no paperwork other than a purchase order, says Perry Boyle, co-founder and chief executive of Mits Capital, a Ukrainian-US investment group focused on attracting capital for Ukraine's defence tech sector. “New weapons can be developed and deployed based largely on handshakes.”Nevertheless, the speed of development is largely subject to the level of funding, says Iryna Sukhomlyn, head of business development at RMachine, a developer of unmanned ground systems. “Financial support needs to start much earlier, particularly at technology readiness level 3-5, not only when most of the technological risk has already been removed,” she says.In 2025, Ukrainian defence tech companies attracted about $129 million in investment, with the true figure likely higher given the share of undisclosed security-sensitive deals, according to a report published by the Kyiv School of Economics. These investments were primarily concentrated in the AI and software segment, as they are considered a lower financial risk.Scaling production is a major barrierAccording to Iryna Supruniuk, business development director at Odd Systems, proving a defence product in Ukraine is not the end of the development process, but the beginning of a continuous evolution, since operational requirements change rapidly. “Continuous iteration remains our highest priority,” she says.It's also when production must scale up, which represents a major hurdle. “Scaling production requires capital, manufacturing capacity, components, certification, procurement access and reliable supply chains,” Singer says. Scale-up is also hampered by demographic pressures, especially a shortage of young specialists needed to expand engineering teams. Companies have reported struggling to replace specialists lost due to Russian attacks, mobilisation and emigration. In order to meet this scale-up challenge and finance arms production, begun allowing defence technologies to be exported, assuming it has an excess capacity. It has also announced the creation of ten defence and weapons export centres across Europe by the end of 2026.According to Singer, a technology that has demonstrated its value under real combat conditions has a fundamentally different credibility than a product that has only been tested in a laboratory or training environment. But combat validation alone doesn’t automatically create an international business. “Companies still need access to foreign defence ministries and procurement organisations, international certification, financing for production scale-up and, in many cases, local industrial partners,” he says.Already in 2026, the EU has signed several agreements with Ukraine that aim at joint defence technology development and production. These include allowing Ukraine to join the European Defence Fund, signing a financing agreement under the European Defence Industry Programme, and setting up the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance.For Singer, it is important that European defence companies don’t just see their Ukrainian partners as technology suppliers, but rather as potential innovation partners. “Ukrainian companies bring speed, operational experience and an exceptional ability to iterate. European partners can provide industrial capacity, capital, established supply chains and access to European procurement markets.”Procurement possibilitiesWhen it comes to exports, the procurement and compliance processes involved require time, taking months or even years, and money. In other words, resources that small defence tech companies need if they are to improve and scale up their technologies. According to Sukhomlyn of RMachine, if the priority is to rapidly increase available defence capabilities, then the processes need to reflect that urgency. “If Europe wants defence innovation at wartime speed, its administrative processes also need to operate much closer to wartime speed,” she says, highlighting a need for support with certification, market access and mutual recognition of relevant testing. “Otherwise, we risk having excellent technology available but spending years making it administratively eligible to be purchased.”Related articlesRussia widens targeting of European research centresEU must support research managers in central and eastern Europe, says Visegrad fund headThis is a lesson Europe’s defence sector would do well to learn, Singer says. “Defence innovation needs to be organised around the speed and requirements of the end user, not around the speed of the bureaucracy.”Supruniuk says the European defence sector should rethink the balance between quality and quantity. “In many cases, a good-enough system available in thousands of units creates greater operational value than a perfect system available in dozens.”“For decades, everyone has been looking for that all-powerful, exquisite system that can protect everyone,” adds Tymchenko. “We see in crime that only scalable, dedicated, affordable solutions can actually defend democracies.”
EU membership bid gives boost to Moldova’s fledgling R&D landscape
Moldova’s push to join the EU is having the spillover effect of helping to improve the country’s R&D landscape, which in recent years has suffered from fragmentation, decreasing personnel and a lack of research infrastructure.The country became an EU candidate country in 2022, alongside Ukraine, and officially began accession negotiations in 2024. With a pro-EU government, Moldova has been actively carrying out reforms to align with EU standards. This has helped accelerate the development of R&D, said Igor Chiosa, acting head of the Research and Innovation Policy Directorate at Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research. “Our R&D landscape is moving up, and we are more and more involved in the European Research Area,” he said. “The support we receive from the EU is very important, not only financially, but also because of incentives, consultation and capacity building.”The R&D landscape in the former Soviet republic is still relatively underdeveloped, despite attempts at improvement going back to a 2004 law on science and innovation and later reforms in 2017 and 2018. But the system remains in a “precarious situation” and “in the process of contraction,” according to an assessment carried out by the government for the current National Programme for Research and Innovation, which runs from 2024 to 2027. The analysis highlights in particular the declining number of researchers and PhDs, which has been continuously falling, as well as limited research funding. This is around 10 times lower than the EU average and “insufficient to maintain a level of research activity that supports higher education and meets the needs of the economy.” The mechanisms for allocating research funds are also described as inefficient, as well as the general fragmentation of the landscape, with research and innovation activities being carried out in 67 different places. The lack of strategic vision for research infrastructure is also noted. The strategy sets out to address these issues and is being fuelled by reforms linked to EU accession. Moldova now has a regulation on open science and gender equality. There is also a new support mechanism for technology transfer offices and a business-academia roadmap. In 2025, the country also became the first Eastern Partnership country to approve a Smart Specialisation strategy, which will coordinate its R&D efforts to focus on strengths, within a European context. “We’ve done a lot in terms of normative acts,” Chiosa said. Horizon Europe successMoldova is also seeing more success in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, Horizon Europe. The country has now won nearly €15 million in funding, already double the amount won under the previous programme, Horizon 2020, and more than the €10 million target set by the government. Chiosa said the priority has shifted now to winning more research-centred projects, rather than those related to support and capacity. Moldova is also targeting further involvement in large European projects. Last year, it joined the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking giving Moldovans access to Europe's supercomputing network. The country is also a member of Danubius-RI, a European research infrastructure focused on river and sea research. Despite these efforts, Moldova’s research capacity is still shackled by its limited R&D budget, which equates to 0.23% of its GDP. This is around half of what its neighbour Romania spends, which is the lowest in the EU. According to Chiosa, the research budget is increasing year-on-year, jumping by €6.34 million between 2024 and 2025. But this doesn’t show up when looking at it as a proportion of GDP. “Of course, it’s difficult,” he said. “That is why we are putting more emphasis on collaboration between business and academia, as well as participation in Horizon Europe, to try to diversify our sources of funding.”A World Bank loan of €30 million, plus a grant of €7.8 million, was agreed in 2025 to support the modernisation of Moldova’s universities. As part of this, a call was launched this year to provide universities grants of up to €900,000 to develop their research infrastructure. Moldova is also collaborating closely with Romania, with which it shares a common language, funding 100 joint projects in 2023 and 2024. This support has been instrumental. “They are helping with sharing their expertise, inviting us into consortia, and lots more,” Chiosa said. Looking forward, Moldova is eagerly anticipating joining the EU. “We are looking closely at what the EU is doing and will shape our future national programme in research innovation accordingly.”EU accession “blocked at a technical level”Moldova is aiming to join the EU by 2028, but despite its swift and eager efforts to meet the accession criteria, there remain obstacles outside of the country’s control. For a country to join the EU, it must have certain legislation in place and meet specific standards in various areas. This is categorised into six thematic clusters containing 33 chapters. Moldova and the EU have so far opened two of the clusters, numbers one and six. The first covers fundamental laws, such as the judiciary, security and financial legislation. The sixth covers external relations. The remaining four clusters are still unopened. This includes the third cluster, on competitiveness and growth, which contains the chapter on science and research.Related articlesQ&A: Albania’s ambition to become a ‘moderate innovator’Data corner: Horizon success rates are droppingThe European Commission has confirmed that these clusters are ready to be opened, with an official saying that the Commission is encouraging EU governments, who have the final say, to move forward on the matter. However, both clusters two and three remain blocked by the EU Council’s working party on enlargement and countries negotiating accession to the EU, a different official, representing the Council, confirmed.This working party is set to meet several times in the coming weeks, with a Council meeting scheduled for mid-October in which enlargement, and Moldova’s bid, will be discussed. But there is no certainty that these talks will lead to progress. According to the Council source, it is “completely impossible to foresee if and when the file will be unblocked,” citing the sensitivity of the matter. Moldova’s situation is particularly complicated. One factor is that it borders Ukraine and is increasingly embroiled in Russia’s war, with drone incursions occurring more often on its territory. Another is Transnistria, a Russian-backed breakaway state that lies within the territory of Moldova. It is unclear how the EU would be able to accept Moldova into the bloc while this situation remains unchanged. While there is no direct reason to delay opening cluster three with Moldova, as it covers matters unrelated to security, it could be that the EU is reluctant to speed through accession negotiations without first resolving broader, geopolitical issues.Chiosa is confident that, if and when the chapter on science and research is opened, Moldova will be able to finalise it quickly. It doesn’t require any legislative changes and is only a matter of proving certain standards, which Chiosa believes Moldova is well prepared to do. “We hope that chapter 25 on science and research will be one of the first chapters opened and closed,” he said.
🏈 Y! Sports AM: NFL power rankings
What did we learn from the biggest risers and fallers in the first in-season edition of our weekly NFL power rankings?
Alpes 2030 completes sports venue masterplan as IOC Coordination Commission meeting ends
-The final pieces of the sports venue masterplan for the Alpes 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games fell into place this week in Lyon, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission wrapped up its second annual meeting. The Commission today confirmed the allocation of the ice sports and disciplines to venues in Lyon, and of Alpine skiing events to Courchevel and Val d’Isère.
10 takeaways from SEC football after Week 2
Arch Manning played great in the fourth quarter, but what about the first three?
Simplilearn and Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive Education Launch Program to Advance LLM and Multi-Agent Systems Skills
Simplilearn, the global digital upskilling platform, along with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive Education, has launched Build With LLMs: From Context Engineering to Multi-Agent Systems, an 8-week live online program designed to help technical professionals develop the skills to build modern LLM-powered applications and multi-agent systems.
Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage
Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly where he is expected to try to drum up more support for Ukraine