Public land‑grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon
Michigan State faces leadership turmoil as its president and athletic director depart in quick succession; Kentucky appoints a new athletic director amid broader campus upheaval. Replacements and interim leadership are in motion as the school searches for new admins.
Bending Spoons has begun trading on Nasdaq with a valuation around $25.5-25.7 billion and raised about $1.68 billion. The Milan-based group acquires and rebuilds aging digital brands such as Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup and AOL, then holds them to drive growth through AI-enabled features, pricing, and tighter operations. Revenue in Q1 2026 reached $601 million with $27.5 million net income as it scales its portfolio and expands its multi-brand strategy.
Two powerful earthquakes have struck near Caracas, killing thousands and injuring many more while triggering a major disaster response. The government reports rising tolls and widespread missing-persons amid damaged infrastructure and international aid efforts.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed replacing the long-standing ALARA principle with a graded approach, maintaining existing dose limits while tightening actions based on potential radiation exposure. The move comes amid a push from the Trump administration to expand U.S. nuclear power, with officials arguing the change clarifies safety requirements. Critics warn potential dose creep toward limits.