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Global Black Voices: News from around the World Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has some damage control to do with some Black lawmakers who say his decision to tilt the state’s Senate Democratic primary in favor of his lieutenant governor could cost him support from Black voters should he run for president in 2028. According to a report from Politico’s Brakkton Booker, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are still fuming from Tuesday’s election results, in which Illinois LG Juliana Stratton beat out U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and CBC member, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. Days before the primary race, CBC Chairwoman…

Science & Discovery: Explore the World Via Research and Development Among the largest Android tales of in 2015 was Google’s scheduled major adjustments to sideloading. It triggered a legitimate uproar in the community, leading Google to backtrack a bit. Currently, we’re obtaining our very first take a look at what these brand-new constraints will certainly look like. Google revealed a new developer identity verification program last August, and it was met with prompt blowback. A couple of months later, in November, the company shared new information for a made up remedy. The strategy consisted of something Google called an “innovative…

Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips The government has announced a major expansion in vaccination against meningitis in Kent after seven new cases of the disease were confirmed in the county, taking the total number of cases to 27.On a visit to the University of Kent, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, said anyone who attended the Club Chemistry nightclub in Canterbury from 5 March until 15 March should come forward for antibiotics and vaccination.“We’re expanding vaccination to anyone who’s previously been offered the prophylactic antibiotic,” he added. “These are proportionate steps to help us contain spread and we’re…

Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends ALISON BEARD: Welcome to HBR On Leadership. I’m HBR Executive Editor Alison Beard. On this show, we share case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts, hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. We carefully curate this feed from across the HBR portfolio, aiming to help you unlock your next level of leadership. I hope you enjoy the episode. Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Alison Beard. When a company division or product line has been struggling for some time, it can feel…

Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed lung and is expected to miss at least two weeks and possibly more, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday.The exact timeline for a return to play is still unknown, the person said.The regular season ends in less than four weeks. The Pistons – who listed Cunningham as out for Thursday’s game in Washington with a back contusion – wouldn’t start their playoff run until 18 or 19 April.ESPN first reported the details of…

Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News The prize will go to the quantum computer that can solve real health care problems that conventional “classical” computers are unable to solve. But there can be only one big winner—if there is a winner at all. Read the full story.  —Michael Brooks  Why the world doesn’t recycle more nuclear waste  There’s still a lot of usable uranium in spent nuclear fuel when it’s pulled out of reactors. Recycling could reduce both the waste and the need to mine new material, but the process is costly, complicated, and not fully efficient.  Find out why it’s such an issue. —Casey…

Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz This is a post that I’ve known was coming for quite some time, but that doesn’t make it any easier to write. After more than 16 years TouchArcade will be closing its doors and shutting down operations. There may be an additional post here or there in the coming weeks as we try to honor any previously agreed to obligations, and a proper farewell post is in the works too, but as of now our normal daily operations have ceased. The reason we’re shutting down probably isn’t a surprising one:…

Business Briefing: Economic Updates and Industry Insights ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. Harvard Business Review recently hosted the HBR Strategy Summit 2026, a day filled with expert advice and guidance from executives and academics alike, and we’re sharing the highlights of the event in this special IdeaCast series. Today, you’ll hear a masterclass, an interactive lecture, from HBS professor Tsedal Neeley about how organizations can drive successful AI transformation. You’ll hear her explain the 30% rule, the minimum organizational change and baseline understanding of AI technology needed to drive real results. She’ll walk through…

Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration My extra-large sheet pan pizza recipe was inspired by my big family, which is full of picky eaters! Everybody wants different toppings, and this method brings a giant pizza to the table–that satisfies every craving–in just about half an hour. And if you enjoy this recipe, you’ll love my sheet pan pancakes, too! Jump to: ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Recipe Quick and Easy to Make – You don’t need any pizzeria skills or fancy kitchen tools. Instead of a stone, we’re cooking pizza in a sheet pan with satisfyingly chewy results.…

Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips How to choose healthier hair products for Black women and reduce exposure to harmful ingredients while protecting your hair, scalp and long-term health With growing evidence linking hair products to serious health risks, healthier hair products are essential for Black women. From toxic relaxers to harmful ingredients hidden in everyday products, making safer choices can protect both your hair and your health. Wellness writer Emma-Louise Follows explains how to keep yourself beautiful safely. As if it wasn’t enough of a blow to find out that the chemicals in widely used hair…