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Will a Data Center Bring Risk or Reward to Fisk?
Fisk University proposes a $400 million data center as part of a $900 million development plan to ensure financial stability, but faces significant community opposition over environmental and equity concerns.
Summer holiday bookings bounce back after fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Package holiday operator Jet2 reports summer bookings rose 7.1% compared with the prior year, attributing the increase to a fragile Middle East ceasefire that prompted delayed travelers to finalize plans.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
US aviation regulator orders inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselage components for potential cracks affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with checks beginning next month.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the Society of Saint Pius X and all its members after the ultra-conservative group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism in the Catholic Church.
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Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Scientists discovered that molten iron beneath the Pacific Ocean reversed direction in 2010, shifting from westward to eastward flow for reasons still unknown, revealed through satellite data analysis.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination was declared in 2000.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which controls electronic patient record systems used by more than half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns about NHS data security and regulatory oversight.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
The NHS has discontinued its Medical Training Initiative, which provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges citing loss of international collaboration and concern over workforce shortages.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Everyone’s talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?
Menopausal hormone therapy has gained renewed medical support for treating hot flashes and certain symptoms, but experts warn against claims it serves as a fountain of youth or prevents chronic disease.
Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as ‘ghastly’
Prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket now allow betting on clinical trial outcomes and FDA drug approvals, sparking concerns from researchers about potential insider trading and trial integrity.
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign following a House Ethics Committee recommendation that he be censured for unprofessional conduct toward female aides.
Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
A labor union representing IRS workers asked a federal judge to block a tax audit immunity deal granted to President Trump, arguing it forces civil servants to choose between political orders and the law.
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, D.C., moved to dismiss vandalism charges at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, prompting Trump to publicly criticize her decision this week.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance is accused by Broadcom of failing to comply with VMware license audits, but Allstate counters that the audits were initiated retaliatorily after deciding to end contracts with Broadcom-owned companies.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding on printer supply prices and government contract bids.