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Analysis-Investors worry the AI trade needs Nvidia's Huang and its largesse

Analysis-Investors worry the AI trade needs Nvidia's Huang and its largesse

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Investors fear an ouster of CEO Jensen Huang might dampen Nvidia's willingness to bankroll the AI boom, in yet another pressure point on the global markets' most crowded trade.

Harvard Kennedy School Expands Public Service Scholarships Amid Pentagon Restrictions

Harvard Kennedy School Expands Public Service Scholarships Amid Pentagon Restrictions

Harvard Kennedy School has launched the American Service Fellowship, its largest single scholarship program, offering full scholarships to veterans and other public servants. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers for individuals seeking a master's degree, covering tuition, fees, and providing a living stipend. The program targets those with seven or more years of service in various capacities, including active-duty military, federal, state, or local government, law enforcement, firefighting, and teaching. Currently in its second year, the fellowship hosts 50 individuals, nearly half of whom are veterans. This expansion of support comes at a time when the Pentagon has restricted active-duty military participation in several Harvard and other Ivy League professional education programs, preventing active-duty service members from attending on-campus programs at Harvard.

Tampa General Hospital Expands Mental Health Resources for Veterans with New Programs and Federal Grant

Tampa General Hospital Expands Mental Health Resources for Veterans with New Programs and Federal Grant

Tampa General Hospital is significantly enhancing its mental health services for veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through a coordinated network of new programs and a $750,000 federal grant. The grant, awarded under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, will fund 'Project Link' (Linking Veterans to Intervention, Navigation, and Community-Based Networks). This initiative aims to identify and support approximately 150 veterans annually in Hillsborough County who are at risk of suicide, particularly those not connected to other healthcare resources or facing barriers to treatment. The hospital is also introducing behavioral health services embedded within the Tampa General Medical Group Military and Veterans Primary Care Center, in partnership with Home Base and USF Health. Additionally, specialized inpatient and outpatient treatment is being offered through the 'Help for Heroes' program at the TGH Behavioral Heal...

Quentin Tarantino Reveals Firings of Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from 'Inglourious Basterds'

Quentin Tarantino Reveals Firings of Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from 'Inglourious Basterds'

Quentin Tarantino Reveals Firings of Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from 'Inglourious Basterds'

Noora Hospital Achieves Milestone with Third e-TEP Bilateral TAR Surgery in Kashmir

Noora Hospital Achieves Milestone with Third e-TEP Bilateral TAR Surgery in Kashmir

Noora Hospital in Kashmir has successfully performed an e-TEP Bilateral TAR procedure, an advanced minimally invasive surgical technique for treating large and complex ventral hernias. This marks the first time this specific procedure has been conducted at Noora Hospital and the third instance in the Kashmir Valley. The surgery involved retromuscular mesh placement and abdominal wall reconstruction, carried out by Dr. Imran Abdullah Khan, a laparoscopic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, and abdominal wall reconstruction surgeon, with Dr. Showkat Ahmad serving as the anaesthetist. The Extended Totally Extraperitoneal Transversus Abdominis Release (e-TEP) technique allows for extensive abdominal wall reconstruction through a minimally invasive approach, facilitating tension-free restoration of the abdominal wall. This achievement underscores the hospital's commitment to introducing specialized surgical procedures and enhancing access to advanced healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kansas State University Expert Matt McKernan Advises on Winterizing Roses and Strawberries for Gardeners

Kansas State University Expert Matt McKernan Advises on Winterizing Roses and Strawberries for Gardeners

Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan has provided essential guidance for gardeners on how to winterize roses and strawberries. With unseasonably warm November temperatures in Kansas, McKernan emphasizes the importance of preparing these plants for the impending colder days. For roses, he advises winterizing after several hard frosts but before the ground freezes to prevent mold growth and damage to the graft union. Gardeners should clean debris around roses, mound 8-10 inches of soil or compost around each plant, and use new soil to avoid root exposure. Once the ground is frozen, a four-inch layer of mulch (straw, leaves, or wood chips) should be added over the mound and covered with soil to hold it in place. This method protects plants from cold and prevents premature budding during warm spells. Rose canes should be pruned to 36 inches, with weak ones removed, and remaining canes tied loosely to prevent wind damage. For strawberries, McKernan stresses the necessity of mulch to protect...

Nils Hoglander, Shane Wright lead Predators past Ducks 4-2 for their 6th straight victory

Nils Hoglander, Shane Wright lead Predators past Ducks 4-2 for their 6th straight victory

Shane Wright, Nils Hoglander and Jayden Struble had a goal and an assist apiece, and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

TV Show "Heated Rivalry" Achieves Box Office Success with Theatrical Release

TV Show "Heated Rivalry" Achieves Box Office Success with Theatrical Release

TV Show "Heated Rivalry" Achieves Box Office Success with Theatrical Release

Design Strategies Address Challenges of Long, Narrow Living Rooms to Enhance Functionality

Design Strategies Address Challenges of Long, Narrow Living Rooms to Enhance Functionality

Design Strategies Address Challenges of Long, Narrow Living Rooms to Enhance Functionality

Warburg Pincus Targets $5 Billion for Second Capital Solutions Fund Amid Strong Returns

Warburg Pincus Targets $5 Billion for Second Capital Solutions Fund Amid Strong Returns

Warburg Pincus Targets $5 Billion for Second Capital Solutions Fund Amid Strong Returns

Scientists Sequence Genome of Trapdoor Spider Named After Stephen Colbert, Revealing Evolutionary Clues

Scientists Sequence Genome of Trapdoor Spider Named After Stephen Colbert, Revealing Evolutionary Clues

Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of *Aptostichus stephencolberti*, a trapdoor spider named after comedian Stephen Colbert. This spider, roughly the size of a quarter, possesses a genome containing billions of base pairs, which is more DNA than a human. The research, led by Jason Bond from UC Davis, found that approximately 77% of the spider's DNA consists of repeated sequences. The study also revealed that, unlike many other animals, this spider and other checked spider species lack a specific five-letter telomere repeat at the ends of their chromosomes, suggesting its disappearance in an early spider ancestor. The genome sequencing is part of the California Conservation Genomics Project, a state-funded initiative aimed at gathering genetic data for conservation efforts. The female trapdoor spiders spend their entire lives underground in silk-lined burrows, making them vulnerable to habitat changes.

University of Maryland Extension Secures $580,000 Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Training Across Maryland

University of Maryland Extension Secures $580,000 Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Training Across Maryland

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) has been awarded a $580,000 federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This funding is designated to broaden mental health awareness, literacy, and crisis response training throughout Maryland over the next three years. The initiative, spearheaded by UME Mental Health Specialist Alexander Chan, will build upon existing Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid programs. The primary objective is to equip community members with essential skills to identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness, safely de-escalate crisis situations, pinpoint community resources, and connect individuals with appropriate services. This expansion comes at a critical time, as the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that nearly one in four U.S. adults experienced a mental health issue in the past year, and approximately one in five adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported moderate or severe symptoms of generalized anxie...

Oura Acquires Counsel Health for $625 Million, Integrating Wearable Data with AI-Powered Medical Guidance

Oura Acquires Counsel Health for $625 Million, Integrating Wearable Data with AI-Powered Medical Guidance

Oura, a smart ring manufacturer, has announced its acquisition of Counsel Health, an AI-enabled primary care platform, for $625 million in cash. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2026, aims to combine Oura's wearable biometric data with Counsel Health's AI-assisted medical guidance and access to licensed physicians. This move follows an existing partnership initiated in May 2026, which focused on integrating Counsel's medical AI services into Oura's health platform. Muthu Alagappan, MD, Counsel Health's founder and CEO, will become Oura's chief clinical AI officer, and approximately 70 Counsel employees, including about 50 doctors, will join Oura. The integrated system is designed to allow Oura Ring users to receive health insights from their physiological data, get responses to medical questions from Counsel's AI interface, and, when necessary, consult with licensed physicians who can review wearable information and provide diagnoses, prescriptions, or referrals. Oura reported preliminary f...

European business sentiment picks up, inflation worries grow, survey finds

European business sentiment picks up, inflation worries grow, survey finds

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Sentiment among European companies has picked up across industry and services since June, but there are growing concerns about rising inflation and sovereign debt, according to a survey published by BusinessEurope on Thursday.

Geopolitical Tensions and Logistical Saturation Disrupt Solar Energy Supply in Colombia

Geopolitical Tensions and Logistical Saturation Disrupt Solar Energy Supply in Colombia

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly those affecting the Strait of Hormuz, are significantly disrupting the supply of components for Colombia's photovoltaic industry. Alfonso Queipo, CEO of PV Hardware USA, reported at the Future Energy Summit (FES) Colombia that maritime transport capacity has reached 98% saturation, leading to extremely high changes in logistics prices. This situation is exacerbated by rising international freight costs and restrictions on trade routes. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that these trade disruptions are altering risk perceptions and investment priorities globally, comparing the current energy security crisis to the oil crises of the 1970s. The cost increases include additional war risk insurance premiums and surcharges of $3,000 to $4,000 per container, potentially raising solar panel import costs by 22% to 27% in 2026. Colombia's solar market is particularly vulnerable due to the high geographical concentration of renewable technology man...

U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Updated EU Space Act Text, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback

U.S. Department of Commerce Reviews Updated EU Space Act Text, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback

The U.S. Department of Commerce, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. Government entities, is currently reviewing an updated draft of the European Union Space Act (EUSA). This updated text was released on October 29, 2026, by the Irish, who hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This follows a previous version of the EUSA text issued on March 30, 2026, by the Cypriot Presidency. The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is actively encouraging interested U.S. stakeholders to provide feedback and propose redlines on this Irish version of the EUSA text. Responses can be submitted via email to space.commerce@noaa.gov. This review process is part of ongoing efforts to understand and potentially influence international space policy developments.

Indiana Organizations Launch Provena Consortium for Clinical and Genomic Data Resource

Indiana Organizations Launch Provena Consortium for Clinical and Genomic Data Resource

A coalition of Indiana-based organizations has launched the Provena Consortium, a new clinical and genomic data resource. This consortium connects academic and industry researchers with genomic data linked to longitudinal clinical data from over 90,000 consented participants. These participants have also agreed to be re-contacted for future studies. The founding partners include Eli Lilly and Co., Indiana University Health (IU Health), Indiana University (IU), the Indiana Health Information Exchange, the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, Purdue University, and the Regenstrief Institute. The consortium is expanding rapidly, adding over 3,500 participants each month, with a goal to reach 250,000 genotyped, clinically characterized, and recallable participants. This initiative is supported by grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. and a significant investment from IU, including $6.8 million for advanced sequencing equipment and infrastructure.

Henderson Choir Invited to Perform at the White House for Christmas Season

Henderson Choir Invited to Perform at the White House for Christmas Season

The Symphony Chorus from Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon, a high school choir from Henderson, Nevada, has received an invitation to perform at the White House during the 2026 Christmas season. According to the school's director of choirs, this marks the first time a Las Vegas-area school group has been invited to perform at the White House since 2000, during President Bill Clinton's administration. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The choir will travel to Washington D.C. for this special performance, representing their school and community on a national stage.

Kylie Jenner Faces Fourth Lawsuit from Former Housekeeper Alleging Unsafe Conditions and Wrongful Termination

Kylie Jenner Faces Fourth Lawsuit from Former Housekeeper Alleging Unsafe Conditions and Wrongful Termination

Kylie Jenner is facing her fourth lawsuit from a former housekeeper in seven months. The latest lawsuit, filed by Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya in Los Angeles Superior Court on November 5, alleges disability discrimination, retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions, wrongful termination, and various labor violations. Amaya claims she was bitten by a dog, trapped in a closet for over an hour, and exposed to pepper spray while working for Jenner. She began working for Jenner in March 2025, earning $40 per hour in cash, six days a week. The lawsuit states that Amaya was not paid overtime and was not compensated for mileage or travel time between Jenner's properties. She also alleges that her supervisor laughed at her when she reported being trapped in a closet and that she was terminated on February 6, 2026, after inquiring about mileage reimbursement and reporting workplace injuries. Jenner's attorney, Michael Rhodes, has denied the charges, calling them 'without merit' and suggesting the lawsuits a...

Stay or leave? Ukrainians face a hard choice ahead of what could be the war’s toughest winter

Stay or leave? Ukrainians face a hard choice ahead of what could be the war’s toughest winter

Ukrainians are preparing for a challenging winter as the war continues