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Mar 05 2026BUSINESS

New Leader Takes the Helm at One10, Aiming for Bigger Growth

One10 LLC, a company that uses science to boost motivation and performance, has announced that Drew Carter will become its new President and CEO. The change comes as part of a long‑term plan that the firm has been developing for several years, with a focus on growth through 2030. Carter will lead

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Small AI Model Beats Big Ones With Smarter Work

Microsoft has released a new 15‑billion parameter AI that can read pictures and write text while saving time and energy. The model, called Phi‑4‑reasoning‑vision‑15B, can solve math and science questions, read charts, point out buttons on a screen, and even caption photos. It does this while using o

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Mar 05 2026HEALTH

A 30‑Percent Drop: What It Means for Autoimmune Encephalitis Care

The Clinical Assessment Scale in Autoimmune Encephalitis, or CASE, is a tool that doctors use to gauge how bad the disease feels in patients. Yet nobody had decided what change on this scale actually signals a real improvement or worsening. Researchers set out to fill that gap by looking at a gro

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Health Facilities Under Attack in Iran

The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f

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Mar 05 2026SCIENCE

Brain Changes in New Moms: A Closer Look

Scientists in Spain studied how pregnancy hormones can change the brain’s gray matter. They used MRI scans and urine tests on 179 women, tracking changes before, during, and after pregnancy. The research showed that gray matter – the part of the brain involved in thinking and feeling – can shrink by

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Mar 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch

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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

Seaport’s 2025 Year‑End Highlights and Future Moves

The company celebrated its first full year as a public entity, turning a focus on real‑estate driven hospitality into tangible results. Over 153, 000 square feet of space was leased or programmed in the Seaport district, reaching a 90 % occupancy rate. A key partnership with Lux Entertainment secure

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Bright Copper Nano‑Lights Boost Tiny Lab Tests

Copper nanoparticles that glow in the dark are being tweaked so they shine brighter and last longer inside tiny point‑of‑care test kits. Scientists are using two tricks: covering the particles with a protective polymer (polyacrylic acid) and letting them clump together when special metal ions are ad

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

South Africa’s Business Mood Gets a Lift, But the Middle East Still Worries

A new survey shows that business confidence in South Africa jumped 3 points during the first quarter of this year, reaching its highest level since 2015 (excluding the COVID recovery). The rise is linked to a steady government, friendly interest rates and a stronger rand against the dollar. Yet m

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