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Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting
U.S. allies such as Germany, Italy and Spain have ruled out participating in any Gulf mission.
Kansas bill could change rules for home-based businesses
Kansas lawmakers are debating HB 2343, a bill that would limit local regulation of home-based businesses, sparking debate over local control.
Benidorm's champion 'opening gate' for MMA in Spain
Home favourite Costello van Steenis defends his PFL middleweight title against Britain's Fabian Edwards in Madrid on Friday in the largest MMA event to ever take place in Spain.
How Tapestry Makes the Business Case for Sustainability
The Coach and Kate Spade parent company is doubling down on sustainability despite ESG backlash in the US.
Opinion: The Barrier to ALS Precision Drugs Isn’t Science. It’s the ‘Valley of Death’
As Congress debates renewing the Act for ALS, it must prepare for the coming era of precision ALS medicine by prioritizing early-stage research to more quickly bring effective treatments to the market.
The acquisition of Allina by a California health system sparks concerns among employees
Dickens calls on business community to help tackle neighborhood disparities
In his State of the City address, the mayor urged businesses to "say yes" and help invest in underserved areas.
The Science Is in: No One Likes Your Cockapoo
The Science Is in: No One Likes Your Cockapoo: Why not get a cocker spaniel or poodle instead?
25 Years of Courage and Curiosity: Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Celebrating 25 years, Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego inspires students, educators, and families with hands-on STEAM programs that spark curiosity and confidence.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Review: Ryan Gosling’s Science-Teaching Savior
The actor stars in a soaring, witty space epic, based on the novel by Andy Weir, about a man on a last-ditch mission to protect the sun from a microscopic but urgent threat.
County sports tourism booms, with field-space bottlenecks
“Our biggest challenge is checking the facilities box to have the requisite number of fields and space for tournaments.”…
A private space company has a radical new plan to bag an asteroid
Company has previously tested its technology on the International Space Station.
Netflix’s #1 Documentary Is Wildly Controversial—and It Has People Terrified
Netflix’s latest #1 documentary is sparking major debate. Here’s why viewers are calling it eye-opening, unsettling and hard to ignore.
NASA’s Hubble Unexpectedly Catches Comet Breaking Up
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope witnessed comet K1, whose full name is C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), in the act of breaking apart.
Government shutdown sparks new round of partisan finger‑pointing
Republicans are seizing on reportedly long airport lines to target Georgia Democrats amid the partial government shutdown.
NASA grappling with planetary science funding shortfall
NASA’s planetary science program is still facing a funding shortfall that requires “strategic choices” about which missions to continue.
Video: Business Report Hall of Fame honoree Benny Alford
Benny Alford still shows up to work every day. At 80, the founder of Benny’s Car Wash keeps an open door at the company’s corporate headquarters overlooking Airline Highway, greeting employees, family members and the occasional visitor seeking advice. It’s a small but telling detail in a story that spans more than seven decades of […]
Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster
Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion
Lawmakers’ health care fraud clash
On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats on a key House committee sparred over GOP efforts to investigate Medicaid fraud.
Paleontology has an Epstein problem. Women in the field say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
The names of hundreds of scientists have appeared in the Epstein files, including prominent dinosaur researchers. As the paleontology community reckons with the fallout of these revelations, women in the field say it's bringing to the forefront what they've known for years — that paleontology is ripe with abuse and harassment, and its institutions protect men at the top at the expense of women trying to build careers in spaces that treat them as disposable.
Colorado voters will decide whether to ban trans kids from gendered sports, outlaw gender-affirming surgery for children
Voters will also be asked whether to make child sex trafficking punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole
The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future
It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to succeed longtime Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District. We discuss what the race tells us about the future of the Democratic Party.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
2026 Valspar Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that's called 16 majors
Mike McClure's model has simulated the Valspar Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed PGA best bets
Poll: Mass. Legislature underwater in court of public opinion
Massachusetts residents highly prize transparency and want to see an audit of the Legislature, the poll found.
National Academies of Science Space Science Week 2026
Space Science Week at the National Academies of Science
A meteor exploded over Ohio and Pennsylvania
A very loud bang accompanied the disintegrating space rock.
Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.
Space Needle, Pacific Science Center finalize $17M property purchase
This week, owners of the Space Needle closed on the $17.25 million purchase of 21% of Pacific Science Center's property.
Space Needle purchases part of Pacific Science Center for $17 million
This week, owners of the Space Needle closed on the $17.25 million purchase of 21% of Pacific Science Center's property.
We Saw Starfield's Big Overhaul and DLC - Is It Enough to Revive Bethesda's Space RPG?
Starfield is getting new DLC, Terran Armada, along with some major quality-of-life updates. And a PS5 version! We got an extended first look at everything on its way to Bethesda's big outer-space RPG.
Judge blocks Kennedy's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.
Academic All-Big Ten Honors Announced for Winter Sports - Michigan State University Athletics
East Lansing, Mich . - The Big Ten Conference has acknowledged its fall sport student-athletes – including 58 across five sports from Michigan State – who ea...
Open AI boss Sam Altman’s appearance at Hollywood celebrity hangout sparks rumors of a big move into the entertainment biz
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. On Saturday night before the Oscars, Tower Bar was packed with entertainment and media names — but the most talked about diner wasn’t from...
Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don’t know what they are
Hundreds of mysterious objects have appeared in images captured by the Webb space telescope. The curious dots could reshape scientists’ understanding of the cosmos.
House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Small Business Celebrate Passage of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Bill on the House Floor
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and Small Business Celebrate Passage of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Bill on the House Floor
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Plan to light Earth at night with space mirrors angers scientists
A US start-up wants to ‘sell sunlight after dark’ using satellites with giant mirrors, but astronomers warn of disastrous consequences
Alibaba launches agentic AI tool for businesses with Slack, Teams integration plans
Alibaba unveiled a new enterprise artificial intelligence tool on Tuesday amid a series of other developments in the company's AI space.
Barcelona star to return to starting XI vs Newcastle
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona is in line for a return to starting duties in the club’s next outing.That’s according to Diario Sport, who highlight Eric García as the...
Chinese scientists create world’s coldest alloy. It may surprise DARPA
Highly efficient alloy could upend reliance on helium-3, create a portable cooling source for quantum chips and support space exploration.
Street Fighter 6 Alex and balance update patch notes
The long content drought in Street Fighter 6 that spanned five months is about to be finally over, and there will be quite a bit for players to sink their teeth into.Capcom just released the official patch notes for ...
This massive crater could expose the heart of a lost planet
A mysterious metal-rich asteroid called Psyche has been baffling scientists for over two centuries, and its true origin remains one of the biggest unanswered questions in planetary science. Is it the exposed core of a failed planet, or a chaotic mix of rock and metal forged through countless violent collisions? To find out, researchers simulated how a massive crater near Psyche’s north pole formed, revealing that the asteroid’s internal “porosity” — how much empty space it contains — may hold the key to its secrets.
A new era for understanding mental health with smartphone-derived digital traces
Nature Health - Smartphones offer a way to understand our lives and health through digital tracing, but trust, transparency and value of information exchange need to be preserved — which is...
Boost your small business with this resource fair
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Small businesses are the engine of the local economy – and later this month in Waco, there’s an event designed to help them start, grow and succeed. The CenTex Hispanic Chamber ...
CEO Matt Upshaw Takes Ownership of Major Entertainment Marketing Agency Serino Coyne
The CEO of Serino Coyne, Matt Upshaw, has acquired ownership of the agency from its parent company. The agency will retain 100% of its executives, staff, and associates — and move into a new midtown office space.
US National Academy of Sciences awards four Spaniards for explaining how life escaped an evolutionary dead end
After research spanning more than 30 years, Jordi Bascompte, Bartolo Luque, Fernando Ballesteros, and Enrique Muro managed to explain the abrupt change in living beings that allowed the appearance of plants and animals, including humans
Dana Walden Unveils Her Disney Entertainment Leadership Team Spanning Film, TV, Streaming & Games; Debra OConnell Upped To DET Chairman
Dana Walden Unveils Her Disney Entertainment Leadership Team Spanning Film, TV, Streaming & Games; Debra OConnell Upped To DET Chairman
Merlin and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV Announce Closing of Business Combination
Merlin's Cessna Caravan Merlin's aircraft flying overhead at the company's Quonset, RI hangar Merlin's Quonset, RI Hangar A C-130J flying overhead at Merlin’s Quonset, RI hangar Transaction provides more than $200M in gross proceeds to accelerate commercialization of AI-powered autonomous aviation Merlin to Begin Trading on March 17th on the NASDAQ Under Ticker Symbol “MRLN” BOSTON, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merlin, Inc., an aerospace and defense technology company building the operatin
Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen
Anbernic may be preparing a rotating-screen handheld that mixes smartphone nostalgia with a bold new design and a fresh twist on Android gaming.
2026 Valspar Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that's called 16 majors
Mike McClure's model has simulated the Valspar Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed PGA best bets
Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering
Want a clearer mind? Here are five surprising ways that a clutter-free environment can boost our well-being.
Andy Weir on the science of ‘Project Hail Mary'
What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you're there? Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Andy Weir, who also penned The Martian, Amazon...
A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging
The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.
New Edina sports bar from Nolo’s owners bets on a summer opener
General Sports Bar will open in the former Salut space in the 50th and France area.
Vermonters adjust to a health care landscape without Medicare Advantage
For some, the transition has been relatively smooth. For others, the accumulation of many disparate costs is smothering.
Providing Medicaid to immigrants who are children or pregnant is costing Colorado 611% more than expected
The state predicts that the Covering All Coloradans program will cost Colorado $104.5 million in the fiscal year that began July 1. Nonpartisan fiscal analysts estimated the cost would be $14.7 million.
SKF announces new business segments and releases restated figures
SKF today announces the introduction of a new segment reporting structure, effective from Q1 2026. The purpose of these changes is to reflect the Group's strategic focus and to provide increased transparency ahead of the planned separation of the Automotive business. SKF is also publishing restated financial information for the new segments for 2024 and 2025.
New Sports Entertainment Venue in North Little Rock to Rival Topgolf
Northshore Golf Range is expanding with Putt Chip Chill, a new sports entertainment venue offering putting, chipping, dining and event space along the Arkansas River Trail.
Widespread School, Government Office, Business Closures Monday
Widespread closures have been announced across northern Michigan Monday amid a winter storm that has hammered the state, producing significant icing across the region. Strong predicted winds and a continued winter storm warning through Monday could exacerbate impacts to infrastructure, especially for areas with icing on trees and power lines. Multiple schools in the Grand …
GE Aerospace to invest $12 million in Hooksett plant
GE Aerospace will invest more than $12 million into its site in Hooksett as part of a $1 billion investment into its U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers this year.
Reimagined children’s gallery opens in Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Cook Children’s Medical Center helped design a new medical play space aimed at making kids less afraid of hospitals.
Three questions: On the future of AI and the mathematical and physical sciences
Curiosity-driven research has long sparked technological transformations. A century ago, curiosity about atoms led to quantum mechanics, and eventually the transistor at the heart of modern computing. ...
Bcachefs 1.37 Released With Linux 7.0 Support, Erasure Coding Stable & New Sub-Commands
Kent Overstreet today released Bcachefs 1.37 as the newest feature release to this out-of-tree file-system driver and user-space tooling for this next-gen, copy-on-write file-system.
Bethesda drops unusual tease that it'll have Starfield news for us "next week"
Bethesda has teased that we can expect new information about Starfield "next week".
Finalissima between Spain, Argentina canceled in Qatar because of regional conflict during Iran war
European champion Spain were originally scheduled to take on Copa America winners Argentina on March 27 in Qatar
🚨 Official: Finalissima between Spain and Argentina called off
After many comings and goings and negotiations, the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina has been suspended. This has been officially announced by UEFA in a statement: "It has not been possible to...
Scientists discover AI can make humans more creative
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a tool that replaces human work, but new research from Swansea University suggests a far more exciting role: creative collaborator. In a large study with more than 800 participants designing virtual cars, researchers found that AI-generated design galleries sparked deeper engagement, longer exploration, and better results.
Home for Families launches on-site mental health support for clients
Columbus nonprofit Home for Families has partnered with Hidden Roots Mental Health to bring on-site mental health services to clients.
How much Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, other gig workers made per hour in 2025
Taskrabbit, Walmart's Spark, and Uber were among the gig-work services with the highest hourly rates in 2025, new data from Gridwise found.
Belinda M. Paschal covers features, entertainment for the Dispatch
Dispatch features reporter Belinda M. Paschal, whose focus is arts and entertainment, gives an update on what's happening on her beat.
How Meta's AI data center is sparking big changes in this north Louisiana city
After decades of disinvestment and outmigration, Monroe, Louisiana is having a moment, thanks to the Meta data center under construction in nearby Richland Parish. Still unclear is whether the city and surrounding region can leverage the new investments for long-term growth after the construction boom is over.
Tinkatink Community Day April 2026: Shiny Odds, Bonuses & Gigaton Hammer Tinkaton
Trainers, get hyped! The next Community Day of 2026 stars Tinkatink, the Metal Hammer Pokémon! Join the event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time to enjoy 2x catch Candy, increased Tinkatink spawns, and a chance to encounter Shiny Tinkatink. Evolve Tinkatuff during the event—or up to four hours […]
Examining MSU's plans in the NIL college sports era
This week we published an exclusive from columnist Graham Couch about MSU's plans for Spartan Ventures to boost athletics.
How 49ers are gaining a salary cap advantage
49ers are buying injury insurance on larger contracts to recover cap space to great effect
Scientists Complete Schrödinger's Color Theory Over 100 Years Later
Coloring outside the lines.
From circles to spacecraft: How pi powers science
Math lovers and pie fans unite on March 14 to celebrate Pi, the infinite constant driving everything from space exploration to medical breakthroughs.
Miami’s Community Newspapers hosts Small Business Expo
Miami’s Community Newspapers, with the Miami-Dade Strategic Procurement Department, hosted a Small Business Expo in its South Miami offices on Tuesday, Feb. 17, attended by local government and...
‘ARC Raiders’ Head Praises ‘Unusual’ Marathon Turnaround
ARC Raiders and Marathon may be genre rivals, but the boss of Embark has kind words for Bungie and their turnaround sparked by implementing feedback quickly.
Is asparagus good for you? This may happen if you eat too much
Asparagus is packed with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants that support gut health and immunity. But overdoing it can trigger these side effects.
Evidence mounts suggesting health costs from WV lawmaker moves on data centers, water
In a span of less than half an hour March 12, 2026, the West Virginia House of Delegates made three moves undermining the state’s already poor drinking water quality. Moves the House of Delegates and Senate have made in the 2026 legislative session's final days are likely to inflict significant health costs, recent studies suggest.
Why I want to move back to California after living in Texas
A woman's career took her to San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin, where she bought a house. For her, nothing beats the entrepreneurial spark of the Bay Area.
‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia.
What Mick Cronin said about Michigan State after UCLA's win
See what UCLA head coach Mick Cronin had to say after his team's Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan State.
Huntington Beach business leaders talk shop at mayor's breakfast
The annual event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, was held Thursday morning at the Pasea Hotel & Spa.
Redding Sports Park hosts college volleyball tournament after near closure last year
Athletes and fans from across the region are heading to the Redding Sports Park, where a college volleyball tournament is drawing visitors after the facility...
Virginia Dems send sweeping gun ban to Spanberger as West Virginia weighs expanding machine-gun access
Virginia Democrats advance sweeping assault weapons ban while West Virginia Republicans propose allowing machine gun ownership, highlighting sharp divide.
Let parents, not politics decide whether Iowa's children get vaccinated
"... I'm worried that some Washington officials are deliberately confusing the public debate" over childhood vaccinations.
In Space Epic ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Ryan Gosling Makes Science Fun
The space adventure film is the kind of spectacular cinematic adventure that we’ve been missing.
Public Administration as Solution Science
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Naim KapucuMarch 13, 2026 Public administration is often described as the bridge between public goals and real results. When communities face complex problems such as public safety, health threats, climate risks, housing pressures or […]
"People were just not ready for" Starfield, says game's composer as he talks "visionary" Todd Howard
Starfield composer Inon Zur has been discussing working with Bethesda, saying he believes "people were just not ready for" 2023's divisive space adventure.
Safer space travel: Scientists create a cosmic ray simulator
Cosmic rays are one of the greatest challenges for space travel and pose a considerable risk to humans and materials. For the first time on European soil, an international research team in collaboration ...
Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab
Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.
April 1 Is Next Possible Launch Date For Moon-Bound Mission Following Repairs
The space agency has updated the list of the next possible launch dates.
Apple is Up to Something Secret in New York
Apple's retail store at the Grand Central Terminal in New York is temporarily closed, but the reason why remains a mystery. As seen in photos shared by Parker Ortolani, Apple's space on the Main Concourse's East Balcony is covered up with temporary walls and curtains. There is also temporary lighting and audio equipment set up, and a video shared on social media appears to show that Apple is or was recording some sort of production.
Inspectors find food buildup, too-warm sushi in Reno, Sparks restaurants
Eight restaurants were cited for violations during the period of Feb. 7-13. Here are the details.
Colorado effort to end credit card swipe fees on sales taxes is splitting businesses
Companies paid $2.1 billion in swipe fees in 2024 to accept credit cards. They’re fighting to get back $200 million charged on sales tax. Banks and other businesses say it’s not that simple.
Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.
Higher health insurance premiums spark interest in religious cost-share ministries
Enrollment in health care sharing ministries is on the rise in Florida, but research shows they have fewer consumer protections.