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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
	French government seeking release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 86-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
	Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12 The reforms signed by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele would apply to people convicted of committing or being an accomplice to crimes including homicide, femicide, rape and gang membership.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
	North defeats Central 5-0 Davenport North boys soccer topped Davenport Central 5-0 at Brady Street Stadium.
	Tavion Banks declares for 2026 NBA Draft, enters transfer portal Tavion Banks has declared for the 2026 NBA draft and entered the transfer portal as he waits to see if he is granted a fifth year of eligibility.
	Illinois forward David Mirkovic to return for sophomore season Freshman forward David Mirkovic will return to the Fighting Illini for his sophomore season, he announced on a Twitch stream.
	Part of Route 84 reopens after mudslides The road reopened at 10:45 p.m., officials said.
	A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers Without qualified interpreters at doctors' offices, non-English speakers can face bad — even fatal — health outcomes. A hospital in rural Colorado is training its existing bilingual staff to address the service gap.
	Iowa 80 Trucking Museum breaks ground on expansion Construction on the 25,000 square foot expansion is expected to be completed this fall.
	Driver killed when vehicle crashes into rural DeWitt home and catches fire Clinton County Sheriff's deputies were sent to the 2700 block of 190th St., DeWitt, at 4:10 p.m.
	Weather improving late Wednesday night in the Quad Cities After some stormy weather through the evening, things are looking better late Wednesday night. What's left of the storms is moving East of our area... Thursday looks good with sunshine and highs in the 70s! It doesn't stay that way for long though, Friday ushers in another chance for severe storms in the Quad Cities.
	Local veteran, Iowa lawmaker urge federal passage of Major Richard Star Act In February, the Iowa House passed a resolution urging passage of the federal legislation.
	Teen rescues injured student as storm chaos erupts While running for cover, he sprang into action, help fifth grader Clayton Lloyd from Waco who was struggling on crutches to get to the nearby restroom for shelter from the possible tornado.
	Work starts on 'lumber'-ing giants in Clinton Standing tall, three 20-foot Dambo Trolls will make their impression in Clinton next month. Until then, volunteers are working to bring the statues "to life." "To be here today it feels really special to be kind of seeing the behind-the-scenes aspect," said Emily Peterson, a volunteer working on the project. Peterson and her family are [...]
	1 person shot in Davenport on Wednesday night The victim was brought to a hospital by private vehicle while police officers were investigating a report of gunshots on the 1900 block of E. 38th Street.
	Sterling property owner charged with criminal housing management Two apartments were condemned due to several "life-safety issues," police said, including pest/rodent infestation and no working smoke or carbon monoxide detectors.
	Local veteran, Iowa lawmaker urge federal passage of Major Richard Start Act In February, the Iowa House passed a resolution urging passage of the federal legislation.
	1 person dead after vehicle strikes home in DeWitt According to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle crashed into a home in rural DeWitt, causing a fire. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle and died.
	Power line downed in Davenport following severe storms Traffic was closed off between Central Park Avenue and Lombard Street.
	Route 84 closed off north of Savanna due to downed tree The tree fell on a part of Route 84 near the Mississippi Palisades State Park.
	1 person dead after vehicle strikes home in DeWitt According to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle crashed into a home in rural DeWitt, causing a fire. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle and died.
	1 dead after vehicle crashes into home, starts fire A person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a home, starting a fire Wednesday afternoon.
	Driver dead after car crashes in QCA home, starts fire A driver died after a vehicle crashed into a DeWitt home. According to a release, deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 2700 block of 190th St. on April 15, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle crash into a residence. The vehicle caught fire from the accident, [...]
	Iowa bill for HPV and hepatitis B vaccines advances A bill in Iowa would require parental consent for minors to get vaccinated for HPV (human papillomavirus) and hepatitis B. Iowa already requires parental consent for all other vaccines. HPV and hepatitis B vaccines are exempt because they deal with sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Senate File 304 would remove that exemption. The bill passed [...]
	Illinois bill may help lower cost of early childhood education A bill in Illinois may help lower the cost of early childhood education. Senate Bill 2717 focuses on increasing tax credits. One idea would give families $1,500 in tax credits for each child they have in preschool. Another proposal would give early childhood educators a $1,000 refundable tax credit. Some say keeping early childhood teachers [...]
	Severe t'storms approaching Quad Cities - 7:45 pm update Radar shows a line of strong to severe t'storms approaching the Quad Cities Wednesday night. These storms are producing wind up to 60 mph and some hail as well. Storms are set to arrive in parts of the Quad Cities around 8:30. The storms are showing some signs of rotation, so a Tornado Warning is [...]
	City of Clinton moves closer to new agreement with Clinton Humane Society The future of animal control in Clinton has been uncertain since the city ended its contract with the Clinton Humane Society in October. At Tuesday's committee of the whole meeting, council members got one step closer to approving a new agreement with the Humane Society. Celeste Robbins is a former volunteer and Humane Society board [...]
	One person wounded in Davenport shooting Wednesday evening Officers were sent to the 1900 block of East 38th Street at 6:31 p.m. to investigate a disturbance with possible shots fired.
	Traffic Alert: Part of Route 84 closed due to mudslide The road is closed south of the Mississippi Palisades State Park officials told KWQC.
	Davenport shooting results in precautionary lock-down at medical center A Davenport shooting resulted in a precautionary medical center lock-down shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to police and a medical center spokesperson. Davenport police responded to the 1900 block of East 38th Street for a report of a disturbance with possible gunfire, according to a news release from the Davenport Police Department. While officers responded, [...]
	1 person shot in Davenport on Wednesday night The victim was brought to a hospital by private vehicle while police officers were investigating a report of gunshots on the 1900 block of E. 38th Street.
	Severe Thunderstorm Warning until WED 8:45 PM CDT Severe Thunderstorms with High Winds and Hail Expected Until 8:45 PM CDT
	MercyOne Genesis Davenport on lockdown Officials told KWQC the hospital is on lockdown due to an event in the community.
	Severe Thunderstorm Warning from WED 7:51 PM CDT until WED 8:45 PM CDT Severe Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Hail Expected Until 8:45 PM CDT
	Tighter enforcement of English proficiency for truck drivers sparks debate Increased enforcement of English rules for truck drivers is raising safety concerns, but federal data linking language barriers to crashes remains unclear.
	Sen. Grassley responds to President Trump’s gas price warning Sen. Chuck Grassley said President Donald Trump's warning about gas prices could be an effort to avoid "underperforming" later.
	Davenport’s Redstone Room to move down to ground level by late summer By late August, concertgoers at Common Chord’s Redstone Room will enter a reworked venue on the ground floor in the historic Redstone Building at 2nd and Main streets, Davenport
	Clinton County network disruption under investigation Clinton County officials said a network disruption has taken some systems offline, including internet access. The cause remains under investigation.
	In bloom: Here’s how to protect plants from frost Plant nursery employee has tips and advice to prepare spring plants for cold weather.
	LIVE BLOG: Strong to severe storms Wednesday evening The First Alert Weather Team is tracking strong to severe storms with threats of damaging wind and hail, possible spin-up tornadoes Wednesday evening.
	Grain bin, debris blown onto football field during Tuesday's storms in Wayland, Iowa The storm broke out during a boys' soccer game on Tuesday night. Thankfully, everyone was able to take shelter, and no injuries were reported.
	Illinois bill could help family farms stay intact An Illinois bill could help young farmers break into the industry. The Family Farm Preservation Act (Senate Bill 2921 and House Bill 4600) would make changes to the Illinois estate tax. The move would raise the tax exemption from $4 million to $6 million. Supporters say the tax is too high for families trying to [...]
	Central Iowa farmers waiting for dryer climate for planting Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig said the rain may be slowing progress with planting, but it's helping to recharge the soil's moisture.
	21 Moline student athletes taking their game to the college level Two of the future collegiate athletes will compete at the Division One level.
	Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026 The annual Whiting Award for Emerging Writers comes with $50,000 to support each winner's work. It's one of the largest prizes granted to promising new authors.
	Hammond-Henry Hospital adds outbuilding to support staff, operations Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo is adding a new outbuilding aimed at improving day-to-day operations while supporting staff and reducing long-term costs.
	ChatGPT for farmers? Illinois research project centers around CropWizard Research out of the University of Illinois is creating an artificial intelligence platform for farmers. "Nobody writes on a typewriter anymore, because we have a word processor, and these tools are just like that: they help you do things faster and better," says Vikram Adve, Professor of Computer Science and project lead of CropWizard. AIFARMS [...]
	Smoke plumes from DeWitt building Crews are on-scene after a vehicle crashed into a home.
	‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law The ads — funded by the Electronic Payments Coalition of banks, credit unions and card companies — argue that Illinois lawmakers must repeal the state’s first-in-the-nation Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, slated to take effect July 1.
	Moline's pay-what-you-can yoga studio marks second anniversary It's been two years since Sanctuary Studios opened its doors. They're seeing more attendees than ever before and say the model is building community every day.
	Quad Cities River Bandits game against Cedar Rapids Kernels postponed due to rain The game will be made up on Thursday.
	Sanctuary Studios celebrates 2 years in the Quad Cities community The studio said they're seeing more attendees than ever before and say the pay-what-you-can model is building community every day.
	UnityPoint Health to eliminate over 200 jobs UnityPoint stressed that all the money saved from the change will go back into its hospitals for the "betterment of its patients, team members, and communities."
	The Secret to Whole-Home Comfort? A Smarter, More Efficient Water Heater (BPT) - Imagine this: It's a chilly evening, and you've been counting down the minutes until you can step into a long, relaxing hot shower. The water feels perfect, steam rising, when suddenly the warmth disappears and you're hit with an icy blast that sends you scrambling for the faucet.Nothing snaps you out of your comfort zone faster than running out of hot water.Hot water isn't just a household must-have, it's one of the foundations of whole-home comfort. That's why choosing the right water heater matters. The model you bring home isn't just another appliance purchase; it's an investment in everyday peace of mind. The right water heater helps ensure your family always has the hot water they need for showers, baths, dishes, laundry and all the moments in between.Because when comfort starts with reliable hot water, everything at home just feels better.Lennox in hot waterLennox has introduced a new line of water heaters designed to give homeowners reliable comfort, long-lasting performance and peace of mind. Built with the same focus on quality that homeowners expect from Lennox, these water heaters offer a dependable new option for everyday living. Each model features durable steel construction and is glass-lined with PermaClad® to defend against corrosion, one of the most common issues that can lead to early water-heater failure or costly repairs.Select models also include smart protective features like a SediMotion™ System to prolong tank life by reducing sediment buildup, FillSafe Protection™ that helps keep internal components safe if the tank isn't filled correctly and LennoxLock™ flammability protection. All of these elements work quietly in the background to support long-term performance and make home comfort feel effortless.There's also a major advantage when it comes to energy use. Lennox heat pump water heaters are designed to help reduce the amount of energy needed to heat water, which can help lower monthly utility bills. And on select models, app-enabled controls let you monitor and manage your water heater, and even your thermostat, right from the Lennox Home app, bringing more convenience and control to your everyday routine.Get ready for years of comfortable, worry-free livingA reliable water heater does more than just deliver hot water. It can be part of a connected home comfort ecosystem that you can count on for years to come.To learn more about Lennox's new line of water heaters or other offerings, visit Lennox.com.
	Value-based care is growing: Partnership is vital for success (BPT) - For decades, the traditional fee-for-service model has followed a "more is more" philosophy, rewarding volume over quality. Now, value-based care is transforming health care by incentivizing health outcomes instead of the number of services provided. Today, nearly 45% of all health care payments are tied to value-based models, and physicians are joining this movement in record numbers.1 In 2026, more than 700,000 health care organizations are participating in an accountable care organization (ACO) to deliver value-based care through the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) — a 12.3% increase from 2025.2Value-based care is here to stayThe human impact of coordinated care has never been more evident, with 14.3 million Medicare beneficiaries now estimated to receive care coordinated by ACOs in 2026.2 This patient-first approach is proving its sustainability: In 2024, the MSSP achieved its highest savings to date, totaling $2.5 billion in Medicare savings and $4.1 billion in performance payments.3 While 75% of all ACOs earned shared savings, some networks saw even higher levels of physician success. Ninety-three percent of Aledade's member ACOs achieved shared savings, proving that high-quality care and financial health go hand-in-hand.4 To ensure this momentum continues, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to support and incentivize value-based care, most recently evidenced by new models like ACCESS and LEAD, designed to further increase physician success in value-based care.Partnerships are the key, Aledade leads the waySuccess in value-based care is not guaranteed by participation alone. For primary care organizations, partnerships are key, and the right one requires tailored solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Aledade offers a national footprint, local market expertise, customized support and advanced technology to help primary care organizations thrive in value-based care. These organizations retain full clinical autonomy and ownership while benefiting from Aledade's resources.Today, Aledade supports more than 3,000 primary care organizations across 46 states and the District of Columbia, caring for more than 3 million patients in value-based care programs. The results speak for themselves: In 2024, Aledade's ACOs saved Medicare more than $1 billion, generating nearly 20% of the entire program's shared savings while caring for just 11% of its beneficiaries.On average, Aledade partners earned $390,000 in shared savings payments in 2024 alone. These payments allow primary care organizations to invest back into their staff, businesses and communities.Family medicine physician Lisa Bartels, MD, (right), and Jennifer Morgan, LPN, at Atlantic Adult & Pediatric Medicine in Lewes, Del., review patient charts. Clinicians in value-based care access data from electronic health records, databases tracking hospital admissions and more. This broader view allows clinicians to see a clearer picture of patient health beyond in-office visits."The financial benefits of obtaining shared savings are significant. These resources have enabled us to hire and retain staff, strengthening our ability to support our patients and enhance the services we provide. Shared savings has been vital in helping our private practice remain independent while continuing to deliver high-quality care to our communities," said Jennifer Boyer, director of operations, Integrated Medical Group, PC, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.AI-enabled insights and expert supportAledade's success is built on a foundation of future-forward technology and human-led support. Experienced, dedicated teams provide tailored, readily available guidance to primary care organizations of all types, from independent private practices and community health centers to larger health systems.Alongside tailored support, Aledade's AI-enabled technology unifies data from electronic health records (EHRs), hospitals, labs and pharmacies into a single, intuitive platform. The platform surfaces actionable data at the point of care to actively identify patients in need of preventive care or crucial follow-ups, driving earlier interventions and smarter care coordination."Having the ability to look and see care gaps, who is eligible for chronic care, who's recently been in the emergency room, who's recently been hospitalized — those things are huge," said Jennifer Richardson, PA-C, Emerald Coast Medical Group, Pensacola, Florida. "It's not only important for patient care and their long-term outcomes, but it's also beneficial to the practice as a whole."With the right tools and resources, preventive care saves lives: Aledade partners prevented nearly 263,000 avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits in 2024. Additionally, partners who have worked with Aledade for two years or longer achieved an 83.3% average for hypertension control, outperforming some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.4A perfect balance of scale and serviceAledade's performance, as measured by KLAS Research, reflects strong customer satisfaction with both its national scale and level of support. In the 2026 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report, Aledade received an overall performance score of 95.7 (out of 100) in the Value-Based Care Enablement Services segment. Aledade received "A+" grades across several critical categories in the KLAS Value-Based Care Enablement Services 2026: Customer Validations of Firm Offerings report:Loyalty: 100% of interviewed clinicians indicated they would choose to partner with Aledade again.Relationship: Partner feedback reflects executive involvement and strength of partnership.Services: Partner feedback reflects the quality of strategic guidance and expertise provided."Aledade feels like a secondary office that's taking care of our patients right behind us. They make sure that your patients are what comes first," said Makaila Cornelius, medical assistant at Physicians Care Group of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.An Aledade partnership is the path forwardThe transition to value-based care is no longer a question of "if," but "how." Success requires choosing a partner that understands the clinical and administrative workloads they face.Aledade offers a proven path, combining over a decade of experience, national scale, local knowledge and award-winning technology and services to ensure that doctors can get back to what they do best: practicing medicine.Visit aledade.com/more-information to get started.1 2025 APM Measurement2 2026 Medicare Accountable Care Organization Initiatives Participation Highlights3 Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations Updated Performance Year 2024 Financial and Quality Results4 Performance Year Financial and Quality Results, Data.CMS.gov. The individual performance of non-Aledade ACOs may be better or worse than the average.
	4 simple ways to make Mother’s Day more meaningful through food (BPT) - Mother's Day is the perfect time to plan a meaningful and memorable celebration focused on cherishing time with family. To help make the day special, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and four-time James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich shares some simple, thoughtful ways to bring families together through food, while keeping the experience joyful and stress-free.1. Choose recipes that resonateA shared meal can feel even more special when it reflects your family's story. Consider preparing dishes that reflect your family's heritage, honor traditions or bring back favorite memories. You can ask relatives to share beloved recipes or explore cookbooks to discover something new together that still feels personal to your family.2. Make it a family affairBringing everyone into the kitchen helps turn meal prep into part of the celebration. Invite kids into the kitchen to take the burden off mom as you get ready for your celebration by taking on simple, age-appropriate tasks like mixing, assembling ingredients or helping set up and decorate the table. Not only does this ease the workload, but it also creates meaningful moments along the way."Nothing makes me happier than sharing recipes with my kids," said Jinich. "And I appreciate it even more when they take over in the kitchen and prepare me one of their favorite dishes, because then they are bringing their stories into our home."3. Go with the flowCreate a more relaxed, flexible approach to your get-together so you can really enjoy the day. Rather than sticking to a strict schedule, consider a format that allows guests to gather and connect easily. Whether you offer your guests a casual brunch, grazing table, light bites or a dessert later on, keeping things flexible helps ensure the focus stays on spending time together.4. Prep dishes ahead to save timeIncorporating a make-ahead recipe can help simplify the day and ensure there's something special ready to enjoy. This takes away some of the stress from your preparations and saves time, too. A recipe like this Mango Key Lime Tart made with Eggland's Best eggs offers a bright, flavorful dessert that can be prepared in advance."The best thing is, you can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge overnight, so it's ready to go whenever you need it," said Jinich.When preparing your Mother's Day menu, choosing high-quality ingredients can help support both flavor and nutrition. You can feel good knowing that Eggland's Best eggs contain 10 times more Vitamin E compared to ordinary eggs, which acts as an antioxidant in the body to reduce oxidative stress and protects the cells from damage. In addition, Eggland's Best eggs are an excellent source of Vitamin B5, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and assists the body in using other vitamins.Mango Key Lime TartPrep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 40 minutesYield: 8 servingsIngredients:3 Eggland's Best eggs, large (egg yolks only will be used)6 ounces Maria cookies, ground to a fine crumb, about 2 cups cookie crumbs8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup granulated sugar divided1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt1 large ripe mango peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 1-1 1/2 cups)1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 cup heavy cream, divided1/4 cup cream of coconutDirections:Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a food processor, or in a medium mixing bowl, pulse or stir together the cookie crumbs, butter, 1/4 cup of the sugar and salt until completely combined.Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan so that it covers the bottom and the sides completely. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.Remove from the oven and baking sheet and cool on a rack until ready to use.Add the mango chunks and lime juice to a blender and puree until very smooth. Add the egg yolks from the Eggland's Best eggs and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and pulse a few times to combine. With blender running, steadily stream in the sweetened condensed milk until all is combined.Pour the mixture into the cooled tart shell and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set.Allow to come to room temperature on a rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.While the tart is chilling, in a small bowl, whisk the cream of coconut with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream until the cream of coconut is dissolved. Add the coconut mixture and the remaining heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer, set with the whisk attachment. Whip until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve.When ready to serve, remove the tart from the pan and top with the coconut whipped cream. Slice and serve.Find more recipe inspiration at Egglandsbest.com/recipes and learn more about the nutrition provided by Eggland's Best eggs at EgglandsBest.com.
	Another Tornado Watch issued for the Quad Cities (Wednesday, April 15) It's our third severe weather watch within the last 24 hours in the Quad Cities! A Tornado Watch has been issued for our area until 9pm Wednesday. We had a tornado watch yesterday, a severe t'storm watch in the middle of the night and now another tornado watch. In the Quad Cities we're looking at [...]
	‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts Early in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s science fiction blockbuster “Project Hail Mary,” middle school teacher Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, is tasked by an international coalition to uncover the biology of a strange microbe known as an “astrophage” that has been absorbing energy from an ever-dimming Sun. Grace is a molecular biologist by training, but his controversial ideas and overconfident attitude have kept him out of academia. The viewer will see through flashbacks that as he’s matured, he’s developed a vital skill for solving the astrophage crisis: intellectual humility. I’m an anthropologist who studies astronauts and space professionals to understand what space symbolizes to the people who experience it firsthand. Grace’s character in “Project Hail Mary” developed several of the traits that I’ve observed in the astronauts I’ve interviewed. These characteristics prove essential to success in high-stakes, uncertain situations. Warning: some plot points will be revealed ahead. ‘Project Hail Mary’ follows a middle school science teacher tasked with saving Earth from star-eating microbes. Grace has been chosen as one of the first to study astrophage because of his Ph.D. dissertation on whether life can exist without water, a hot take in the world of science that, along with his rude response to peer reviewers, has gotten him banned from polite science conferences. The solar microbes eating the Sun seem to live without water, so Grace is the acknowledged expert. Unfortunately, Grace can’t see into the mysterious, opaque little organisms until a dead one becomes translucent. Finally, Grace can see inside the microbe to study it, and he believes his hypothesis about life not needing water will be proven. However, chemical analysis reveals astrophage is made up of mostly water. In a moment that undercuts both his expertise and his expectations, Grace is wrong. Crushed, he throws a tantrum, observed by a bemused assembly of international leaders. What actually matters isn’t that Grace is wrong but what he does next. Only after Grace overcomes his frustration and need to be right is he able to move forward, returning to the problem with curiosity rather than defensiveness and the resolve to learn enough about astrophage to make saving the world a possibility. Admitting what you don’t know Perhaps the real hero of the story is not Ryland Grace himself but his intellectual humility. Intellectual humility, the admission of your own limited knowledge and a willingness to learn from others, sometimes seems to be undervalued, particularly by those in leadership positions. People who are intellectually humble will say things like, “Tell me more,” or “I wish I had thought of that.” They don’t feel threatened when admitting vulnerability. Some people, however, do feel threatened by the thought of admitting incomplete knowledge or appearing to have limitations. Instead of confessing what they don’t know, they may claim a kind of certainty that goes beyond their true expertise, shutting down further questioning. Intellectual humility, in contrast, encourages someone to remain engaged by highlighting how much they still have to learn. Being contradicted by the facts can produce diverse reactions. For someone without intellectual humility, not knowing can feel like failure. It can lead to defensiveness, denial or a refusal to engage. With humility, however, not knowing is more interesting than scary. The defensiveness is gone, replaced by curiosity. When Grace realizes his expectations about astrophage aren’t supported by scientific evidence, he goes from feeling sure to feeling unsure. Reality itself hasn’t changed, but Grace’s sense of reality shifts in an important way. He realizes that there is a great deal he still needs to learn about these microbes, without assumptions blocking new knowledge. His intellectual humility gives him a path forward, a way to reset and take in new information without shutting down. Intellectual humility as a method Ryland Grace is willing to learn, and this serves him well throughout the movie. His intellectual humility operates as a method, guiding how he approaches problems step by step. For instance, once he realizes, to his dismay, that astrophage is made of water, Grace acknowledges this new truth. He doesn’t like it, but he accepts it. Moving forward, he avoids making assumptions about astrophage. Instead, he tests hypotheses using simple tools that have been cobbled together from items available in a big-box store. His partner in this experiment is Carl, played by Lionel Boyce, who is there as a sort of half-“babysitter,” half-security guard, keeping an eye on Grace but also being irresistibly pulled into his scientific orbit. While Carl doesn’t have any scientific training, Grace listens to his ideas and enlists his help with his experiments. Amazon MGM Studios Grace’s intellectual humility transforms Carl from a minder into a partner. Even though Carl isn’t a scientist himself, when Grace has to figure out how to make the lab’s astrophage experiment replicate the conditions causing the crisis in our solar system, it is Carl who suggests a solution. Instead of being bothered that a nonscientist knew better than he did, Grace acknowledges the solution’s value, thanks Carl and uses Carl’s idea to reach a crucial discovery, proving himself to be open to ideas and feedback from others. When Grace’s experiments struggle, he moves forward without defensiveness and instead displays increasing curiosity. His method of intellectual humility is to admit ignorance, test variables and revise working hypotheses based on new data, staying open to suggestions from others the whole time. To borrow a phrase from a different space story, “this is the way.” Science fiction to real space exploration Although “Project Hail Mary” is fictional, the attitude displayed by Ryland Grace is something I have seen in ethnographic interviews with astronauts and other space professionals, including engineers, astronomers and flight surgeons. Ethnography is a method of research, usually done in the long term, that combines interviews and participant observation. When confronted with the reality of the universe – an enormous starry void we humans are only beginning to understand – scientists and space explorers are often stunned and humbled by the extent of their own ignorance. Although there are, without a doubt, less-than-humble people building rockets or going into space, intellectual humility is often a guiding force among many successful space researchers. The universe is full of stars, planets and galaxies – astronauts report feeling humility when confronted with the vastness of space. NASA/STScI In my book, “The Ultraview Effect,” I trace the way a sense of cosmic awe can provoke feelings of humility and openness, which serve as catalysts for curiosity. This pattern, which I began to notice after an astronaut told me how seeing billions of stars with his own eyes made him realize how little he actually knew, is very similar to what Grace experiences in the movie. Being open to awe and willing to be humbled by it isn’t weakness but strength. And in his embrace of intellectual humility, Grace lives up to his name.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Deana L. Weibel, Grand Valley State University Read more:‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in spaceThe curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mindDeana L. Weibel has received a research award from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for upcoming archival research. She is an advisor to Cosmic Girls and a Fellow of the Explorers Club.
	[Executive Corner] LG Electronics on Smart Factory Success: End-to-End Solution and Experience Across the Full Manufacturing Lifecycle (BPT) - Global manufacturing is entering a period of fundamental change. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to disrupt supply chains, while AI and data technologies are rapidly reshaping the production floor. At the same time, new requirements such as carbon regulations are redefining the standards of manufacturing competitiveness.Today, the challenge is no longer simply about improving efficiency. It is about how quickly manufacturers can respond to change, optimize operations on their own and build resilient systems that continue to perform under pressure. That is why many global companies are now building intelligent manufacturing systems across production and logistics, and those that can apply such systems faster than others will be best positioned to secure manufacturing competitiveness.In this interview, Song Si-yong, head of the Smart Factory Solution Center at LG Electronics, explains what determines success in manufacturing innovation and how we are approaching the future of smart factory solutions.Q1. Many people may not realize that LG Electronics (LG) provides smart factory solutions. How did LG come to build capabilities in this field, and what differentiates the company today?The success of a smart factory solution ultimately depends on one question: Who has actually designed, built and operated real factories?Experience and data validated in real manufacturing environments are critical. They do more than demonstrate technical capability. They help customers stabilize operations more quickly and improve the chances of successfully building and running advanced factories.We are a global manufacturer that has directly designed, built and operated more than 60 factories around the world over the past 70 years. Leveraging AI and robotics, we have led the implementation of smart factory systems not only for ourselves, but also for other LG Group affiliates. Through this, we have accumulated practical experience across a wide range of manufacturing environments.In the process, we have built vertical expertise across industries including secondary batteries, displays, automotive components and logistics. That field experience has been combined with more than 770 terabytes of manufacturing data, evolving into what we call LG's manufacturing intelligence. Since AI can only make sound decisions in a factory when it is trained on high-quality data, data is often described as the key to smart factory success.In addition, through our end-to-end offering, we enable integrated change management. Our solutions cover the entire manufacturing value chain — from production and logistics to quality — and support the full factory lifecycle, from diagnosis and consulting to design, implementation, ramp-up and renewal, all in a turnkey format.Our integrated solutions and accumulated experience across industries and regions give us a strong foundation for applying solutions reliably in very different manufacturing environments. As a result, orders are now increasing rapidly not only from LG Group affiliates, but also from global external customers.Q2. What results have you seen so far? How is the market responding?The strength of our solutions has already been proven globally.At LG Smart Park in Changwon, productivity improved by approximately 17%, while automation levels increased to around 45%. At our plant in Tennessee, automation reached 60%, defect rates fell by 61%, and test cycle time was reduced by 22%. Both facilities were selected as Lighthouse Factories.Based on this level of validation within LG and across LG Group affiliates, we began expanding the business more actively to external customers in 2024. Since then, we have continued to demonstrate the competitiveness of our solutions in domestic and international markets. Discussions with customers are growing across multiple industries — including automotive, secondary batteries, semiconductors, heavy industry and logistics — rather than being limited to one specific sector or operating environment, and increasingly leading to tangible collaboration.As a result, just two years after the business started, we recorded KRW 500 billion in annual orders in 2025. Going forward, our goal is not simply to deliver short-term project results, but to establish ourselves as a long-term partner that helps strengthen our customers' manufacturing competitiveness.Q3. What is LG's mid- to long-term strategy for the smart factory solutions business?We are pursuing a strategy that focuses both on global expansion and expanding the coverage of our solutions.First, we are broadening our customer base by expanding across industries and regions, such as North America and Southeast Asia, based on existing references. At the same time, we are deepening our offerings by applying advanced technologies such as physical AI, while also expanding the scope of our solutions through collaboration with global partners.We are also continuing to strengthen our risk-minimization framework across every phase — before, during and after deployment — so that, as a solution engineering partner, we can help customers adopt smart factory solutions more reliably.Based on this strategy, we aim to grow this business into a billion-dollar global business in 2030.Q4. What differentiates LG's physical AI?What sets our physical AI apart is that it is grounded in real manufacturing environments. It is built on manufacturing data accumulated across our global production sites, along with years of hands-on experience in production automation. On that foundation, we are gradually addressing labor-intensive processes that have been difficult to address through conventional automation by applying physical AI-based unmanned solutions.We are now expanding these capabilities beyond our own manufacturing sites to LG Smart Factory customers around the world, with applications across high-growth industries such as semiconductors, automotive, heavy industry and pharmaceuticals.Q5. What does LG mean by "solution engineering partner"?We do not aim simply to provide individual solutions. We pursue solution engineering — designing answers to the unstructured problems our customers face.That is because the essence of manufacturing innovation lies in solving problems beyond the technology itself.Drawing on decades of manufacturing experience, we define the root of the problem and apply technologies validated in our Lighthouse Factories to deliver tailored solutions for each customer.Through this approach, we have developed practical answers across a wide range of environments — from ultra-precision advanced industries to large-scale heavy industries — where standardized approaches alone are often not enough. Going forward, we intend to continue building our position as a trusted partner.Q6. What does LG believe the "factory of the future" will look like?We believe the factory of the future will evolve into one that can think and act on its own through physical AI and manufacturing intelligence.Built on large-scale manufacturing data, intelligent operating systems will enable people, robots and equipment to seamlessly share information and collaborate. This will allow factories to evolve into autonomous operations that are more flexible, agile and responsive to changes in their environment.This transformation will not happen all at once. It will be built through the steady accumulation of innovation on the ground. At LG Electronics, we will continue to support our customers across the entire manufacturing lifecycle — combining proven production technologies and know-how gained through real manufacturing experience with practical, deployable physical AI solutions. In doing so, we aim to help make the factory of the future a practical reality.We believe the factory of the future will evolve into one that can think and act on its own through physical AI and manufacturing intelligence.Built on large-scale manufacturing data, intelligent operating systems will emerge in which people, robots and equipment seamlessly share information and collaborate, enabling factories to evolve into autonomous operations that are more flexible and agile in responding to changes in their environment.This transformation will not happen all at once. It will be built through the steady accumulation of innovation on the ground. At LG Electronics, we will continue to support our customers across the entire manufacturing lifecycle — combining proven production technologies and know-how accumulated in real manufacturing experience with practical, deployable physical AI solutions to help make the future factory a practical reality.
	How to honor Earth Month through carton recycling (BPT) - Recycling programs continue to improve and become more accessible, increasing opportunities for everyone to do their part in giving materials a second life and reducing waste. In 2025 alone, nearly 2.5 million additional households gained the ability to recycle food and beverage cartons.In honor of Earth Month this April, learn how the simple act of carton recycling can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, plus creates valuable products. This helps to reduce the demand on limited resources as well as the environmental impact of extracting those resources.Beginning with recyclable materialsTo ensure recycling is possible, it's vital for companies to start with materials that can be repurposed after their primary use is done. With this goal from the start, Tetra Pak® designed their food and beverage packages with their second life already in mind. The average Tetra Pak carton is made from 70% paperboard, a renewable material derived from responsibly managed sources, such as from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified forests and other controlled sources. This special packaging protects its contents and is recyclable for the majority of U.S. households.Tetra Pak has worked to promote and encourage more effective widespread recycling programs. In 2009, the company joined with other carton manufacturers in the U.S. to establish the Carton Council, an organization committed to increasing the number of cartons that are collected, sorted, and recycled. The Carton Council aims to build a sustainable infrastructure and to continue advancing carton recycling throughout the country.What happens to cartons in their second life By recycling your cartons, you're not just reducing what ends up in a landfill, you're helping create new products, such as tissue products, writing paper and even green building materials.Once cartons have been collected, they are taken to the local materials recovery facility (MRF). There they are sorted and baled, and those bales are sent to recyclers where they can follow one of two paths: being sent to a papermill or to a building materials producer.The most common path leads cartons to papermills, where they are turned into pulp by a hydrapulper. The pulp is then rolled into thin sheets and is used to create tissues, toilet paper and writing paper.Cartons that go to a building materials producer are shredded, then pressed under high heat into long-lasting, green building materials for roof systems.You can see the entire process by watching this video.What you can do Food packaging plays an essential role in protecting food safety, food quality and extending shelf life to reduce food waste. But, once it is done protecting food, it needs your help to make it to the recycling bin. This Earth Month, learn more about carton recycling at Tetrapakusa.com. To find a carton recycling center near you, go to RecycleCartons.com/carton-recycling-locator.
	Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 5 counties in response to severe weather Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties across the state after severe weather moved through on April 13, 2026.
	Jury finds that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers An antitrust suit alleged that the company unfairly controlled too much of the live music industry at the expense of venues, artists and fans. The decision could reshape the industry.
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	GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Jim Carlin joins state candidates to campaign in Scott County Carlin, a former state legislator and trial attorney from Sioux City, is running against U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Republican primary for an open U.S. Senate seat.
	Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate While artificial intelligence industry donors spent big in Illinois primary elections, lawmakers continue debating the best way to regulate the industry.
	Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
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	Rock Island Academy is getting a major upgrade. Here’s what to know. Rock Island Academy is getting new classrooms, upgraded spaces and a major expansion. Here’s what the $7.96M plan includes and when construction could begin.
	How telehealth is reshaping access to mental health care in America How telehealth is reshaping access to mental health care in AmericaAs telehealth becomes a normalized part of healthcare, digital therapy platforms are helping expand access to mental health support by reducing traditional barriers such as geography, cost, and stigma.For generations, the greatest obstacle to mental health care was the courage it took to ask for help at all. That stigma has softened considerably over the past decade, but what took its place was something most people did not anticipate.The healthcare system, designed to respond when people finally reach out, is stretched well beyond its capacity. And for a growing number of Americans, needing help and being able to access it have become two very different experiences.Telehealth platforms have stepped into that space, expanding how people connect with licensed mental health professionals in ways traditional healthcare did not fully anticipate.BetterHelp examines how telehealth adoption is reshaping access to mental health support and what the data shows about who benefits most.The Growing Demand for Mental Health SupportNational data shows that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults is now living with some form of mental illness, a reflection of how widely the need for support has spread. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has described the situation as a national crisis, one bearing down hardest on younger generations.That growing awareness has encouraged more people to seek help, but it has also exposed how quickly demand can outpace the system built to respond. As more individuals begin looking for support, the limits of available care become harder to ignore, with large portions of the country still facing significant shortages of behavioral health professionals.As Todd DeFreece, who serves on the executive healthcare faculty at Creighton University, notes, "The greatest and most expansive use of telehealth right now is growing on the behavioral health side. This is due in large part to the shortage of behavioral health providers at the same time that we see ever-increasing demand."That pressure has become one of the driving forces behind a fundamental rethinking of how mental health care is structured and delivered.Telehealth Moves Into the MainstreamHealthcare has rarely moved quickly, but the years following the COVID-19 pandemic became a real exception to that rule. Physicians who had never offered virtual appointments began incorporating them into routine care, and many never fully returned to the way things were.By 2024, 71.4% of physicians reported using telehealth in their practices weekly, nearly triple the rate recorded in 2018, according to the American Medical Association.Consumer trust followed that same trajectory, with a 2024 Deloitte survey finding that 94% of patients who completed a virtual visit said they would do so again. That adoption spread across specialties, from neurology to endocrinology to family medicine.“The evidence increasingly demonstrates that a significant number of ambulatory encounters can be provided within a telehealth framework,” says DeFreece. “This is true for primary care and, to a limited extent, on the specialty side.”Behavioral health, however, has remained at the center of that momentum, with mental health now carrying the highest telehealth utilization rate of any medical specialty in the country.Removing Geographic BarriersAccess to a licensed therapist has never been evenly distributed across the country, and for roughly 46 million Americans living in rural areas, that gap has historically meant going without.Rural communities frequently have only a handful of mental health professionals available to serve entire regions, leaving patients navigating wait times that stretch weeks or drives that stretch hours.The Health Resources and Services Administration has documented that these communities face distinct mental health disparities rooted in availability, affordability, and accessibility, with some individuals resorting to emergency rooms simply to seek help for a behavioral health concern.Telehealth has changed that calculation by allowing individuals to connect with licensed therapists well outside their local provider network.By early 2024, nearly 79% of U.S. hospitals had telehealth systems in place, expanding remote access for patients who might otherwise face hours of travel to reach care. As one Forbes contributor analysis framed it, for many Americans, telehealth has become “the difference between receiving care and not receiving care.”Lowering Practical Barriers to CareDistance has never been the only reason people delay or avoid seeking professional support. Scheduling has historically been one of the most overlooked obstacles, with most in-person therapists operating during standard business hours that leave working adults with few realistic options.Telehealth has addressed this directly by making evening, weekend, and early-morning sessions far more available than traditional practices allow. Being able to do therapy in a personal space has proven equally significant.Matt Sullivan, a digital health solutions specialist at Wolters Kluwer Health, notes that "if you suffer from a mental health condition, it might be more difficult to seek out these services in person, whereas texting on a mobile app or a video chat is much easier."Attending a session from home removes the stigma of walking into a therapist’s office, a concern that remains strong enough in many communities to keep people from seeking help altogether.Cost has followed a similar pattern, with subscription-based platforms offering per-session pricing that compares favorably to traditional out-of-pocket therapy rates, making consistent care more financially realistic for the people who need it most.Digital Platforms as Access PointsTelehealth streamlines that first step by simplifying the process of finding a therapist whose expertise, background, and communication style align with individual needs.Discreet communication then expands how therapy takes place once a connection is established, with sessions available through video, phone, and messaging formats that allow treatment to continue across different circumstances and comfort levels.Many platforms also use structured progress tracking to help both clients and therapists understand what is working and when adjustments may be needed. Reflecting on telehealth's broader reach, Sullivan notes, "It's a really powerful tool to put in people's hands."What the Digital Shift Means for the Future of CareProfessional mental health support has not always been within easy reach, even though it is increasingly expected to be. Healthcare analysts at ScienceSoft project that between 25% to 30% of all medical visits in the United States will be conducted remotely in the near future, reflecting how deeply virtual care is becoming part of everyday treatment.TakeawayAs these models mature, many providers are adopting hybrid approaches that allow routine follow-ups and ongoing conversations to happen remotely, while reserving face-to-face visits for moments that truly require them."Solving the mental health crisis is going to require multiple solutions," says Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association, "and technology is one of the solutions to address the suffering people are experiencing."Telehealth does not replace the human relationship at the center of good clinical care. It extends that relationship to people who, not long ago, had no realistic path to it.This story was produced by BetterHelp and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.
	Quad Cities' pay-what-you-can restaurant celebrating 4 years of brick-and-mortar location NEST Cafe, located at 1524 4th Ave. in Rock Island, is the only pay-what-you-can restaurant in the Quad Cities. Founder Laura Mahn discusses the special milestone.
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	Exploring the green side of Rio de Janeiro: a vast urban rain forest Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is home to the world's largest urban rain forest. Woven among the city's bustling neighborhoods are soaring tree canopies, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.
	UnityPoint to outsource IT, revenue cycle services The transition will happen later in the year and will eliminate over 200 positions.
	Tax refund fraud is surging in these states. Here's how to protect yourself before it's too late Tax refund fraud is surging in these states. Here's how to protect yourself before it's too lateWhether you’re due to receive a tax refund this spring or not, it’s likely that there are scammers out there eager to get hold of your personal information. Each year, fraudsters take advantage of tax season to swipe personal details and, sometimes, even claim your tax return before you get a chance.With the addition of generative AI tools, which make impersonating tax officials a breeze, these scams have become more efficient—and prevalent—than ever. But that doesn’t mean you can’t outsmart scammers and learn to spot their tactics before they hit your wallet.Below, PeopleFinders compiled information on where tax fraud is rising the fastest to help you guard against scams and fraud this year and beyond.What is Tax Refund Fraud?Tax return fraud, or simply “tax fraud,” can refer to several related scams. The common denominator is the theft of sensitive information, which helps scammers access victims’ financial accounts.Notable tax fraud schemes include:Fraudulently filing a return on behalf of someone else and stealing the resulting refund. This is the scam most commonly associated with the term “tax return fraud.”Impersonating an IRS agent through email or phone and demanding immediate payment. Scammers usually follow this demand with threats of liens or levies.Phishing emails from individuals pretending to be tax preparers. They often make grandiose promises of huge returns. In the end, they refuse to sign the tax return themselves and leave you holding the bag.A Quick Note on The MethodologyThe rankings below reflect information gathered from the FTC’s 2023 and 2024 Data Books, released through the Consumer Sentinel Network. Information for 2025 has not been released by the federal government in a comprehensive manner that’s similar to this latest Data Book.10 States Where Tax Return Fraud is Increasing the FastestListed below are the 10 states with the biggest jump in overall fraud reports from 2023 to 2024. State-by-state rankings for tax return fraud were unavailable at the time of publishing.Each bolded rate reflects the percentage increase in fraud reports per 100,000 residents.1. LouisianaFraud Increase: 39.8%The Bayou State, usually known for good times in the Big Easy, has seen some not-so-good times with fraud in recent years. Louisiana ranked No. 9 in fraud reports per 100,000 people in 2024 (1,472), up from No. 17 the year prior.2. FloridaFraud Increase: 38.4%In 2024, Florida took the nation’s top spot for fraud rates per 100,000 residents at 2,163. The total number of reports came in at 474,314, just shy of California’s 506,727—the country’s highest.3. TexasFraud Increase: 37.4%Even with the Lone Star State’s growing population, fraud rates kept climbing in 2024. The state totaled 462,667 total reports that year, up from 327,936 in 2023.4. New JerseyFraud Increase: 36.3%New Jersey’s proximity to the financial center of the world lends itself as a hot spot of fraud year in and year out. After ranking No. 12 for fraud rates in 2023, it leaped to No. 8 in 2024.5. MississippiFraud Increase: 35.4%Mississippi’s fraud reports per 100,000 residents (1,221) increased by the fifth-highest rate in 2024.6. New YorkFraud Increase: 34.9%Unsurprisingly, the Empire State wasn’t far behind its neighbor to the east, New Jersey, in fraud increases. New York residents reported 278,662 cases of suspected fraud in 2024, which lagged only California, Florida, and Texas.7. GeorgiaFraud Increase: 34.8%2023’s No. 1 state for fraud fortunately saw its per-capita fraud rate slip to the nation’s second-highest in 2024. Still, the Peach State experienced a nearly 35% increase in fraud reports year to year.8. IllinoisFraud Increase: 33.3%Illinoisans reported fraud at a notably higher rate in 2024, with 1,469 reports per 100,000 residents. The 2023 rate stands at 1,102.9. South CarolinaFraud Increase: 31.3%The sixth and final Southeast state on this top 10 list, South Carolina, saw a substantial increase in fraud reports despite having the country’s second-highest population growth rate since 2020 (1.68 percent). Idaho, at 1.89 percent, is growing faster than any other state in the U.S.10. MarylandFraud Increase: 31.1%Rounding out this top 10 list is Maryland, which ranked No. 5 in both 2023 and 2024 for fraud reports per 100,000 residents. The state continually ranks among the nation’s wealthiest; in 2023, for instance, only Washington D.C. had a higher median income for one-person households.5 Tips for Protecting Yourself Against Tax Return FraudLiving in one of the 10 states previously mentioned may put you at a heightened risk of tax fraud in 2026 and beyond. Even if you live elsewhere, the threat of tax return fraud is never zero. Heeding the following advice will reduce the chances of a scammer accessing your tax documents.1. Never Give Out Sensitive Information over the Phone or via Email.If the IRS needs to contact you, it will always send a letter first—usually in the form of a notice. An unexpected phone call or email from someone claiming to represent the IRS is almost certainly a scammer.Not sure if the person you’re talking to is legitimate? Try running their information through a people finder to find out who’s really on the other end. If the results look suspicious, trust your gut.2. Be Careful about What You Post Online.The more you post about your life on social media, the more potential scammers know about you. That doesn’t mean you should delete every one of your accounts, but it’s worth filtering out potentially sensitive information that can be used to answer security questions.3. File as Soon as You Get Your Tax Documents.The less time you wait to file your income tax return, the less time scammers have to try to file a fraudulent one on your behalf. Most people discover they have become tax fraud victims by attempting to file their returns and being informed that the IRS already has one on file.4. Verify the Identity and Credentials of Tax Preparers.Any legitimate tax preparer has a PTIN, or Preparer Tax Identification Number. That’s not to say that all tax preparers are of the same quality, but you should run—not walk—from an unlicensed one.Running the preparer’s phone number through a reverse phone lookup tool can help you verify their identity. Another useful tool is the IRS’s Return Preparer Office database, which lets you search by last name and ZIP code.5. If You Suspect Fraud, Contact the IRS.The IRS has an interactive fraud reporting page that makes it easy to start a report. Simply select the option on the screen that applies to you, and the website will guide you to the right page. You should also contact your bank and at least one major credit bureau (Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion).Final Thoughts: Protect Your Money This Tax SeasonDespite the countless fraud prevention mechanisms offered to consumers, scammers still find ways to slip through the cracks. Today’s generative AI tools allow scammers and fraudsters to appear incredibly authentic and genuine.The last thing you want to hear after getting your tax documents to the IRS is to hear that someone has already filed one for you. Knowing how these scammers operate and how to protect your information will go a long way in preserving your long-awaited tax refund.This story was produced by PeopleFinders and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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	6 financial literacy basics most people learn too late 6 financial literacy basics most people learn too lateFinancial literacy is an essential life skill — yet only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults (21%) say they're confident in core money management skills like making a budget, creating a plan to pay off debt, saving money, and creating an investment plan, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.And broader financial knowledge isn't much stronger: Just over half (54%) of U.S. adults say they know a great deal or a fair amount about personal finances, while 13% say they know little to nothing at all.If you're among the majority who feel less than confident, you're in good company — and this guide to six financial literacy basics from Accredited Debt Relief is a good place to start.1. How to Earn Money Strategically (It’s Not Just by Working Hard)Income is the foundation of every financial plan. Without a stable or growing income stream, saving and investing become nearly impossible.Most people are taught to "get a job." Few are taught how to evaluate income strategically.Financial literacy starts with understanding:How different pay structures work (hourly versus salary versus contract).The long-term value of benefits like health insurance and retirement matching.How to negotiate raises.How to grow skills that increase earning power over time.A practical financial education would teach students how to evaluate job offers, calculate take-home pay, and identify opportunities to increase earning potential, whether through career advancement, certifications, or entrepreneurship.2. How to Save Before You Need ToSaving for the future can protect you from job loss, medical bills, car repairs, and unexpected expenses without taking on high-interest debt. Even modest savings create breathing room. And breathing room reduces financial stress.By saving money, you could:Build an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses such as job loss or medical bills.Make big purchases without having to rely on credit.Handle sudden home or car repairs with ease.Afford enjoyable experiences like hobbies or vacations.Cover medical expenses not covered by your insurance.Prepare for a comfortable retirement.Leave a financial legacy for your loved ones.Also, putting money aside for important purchases and meaningful experiences allows you to enjoy what you earn and can improve your quality of life.Tip: Automating your savings can keep you on track and prevent you from accidentally spending what you intended to put away.3. How to Spend Money and Follow a BudgetBudgeting is the best way to understand where your money is going and what changes you need to make to achieve your financial goals.Financially literate spending means:Knowing where your money goes each month.Identifying fixed versus variable expenses.Preventing lifestyle creep.Aligning spending with personal priorities.Avoiding impulsive purchases that derail long-term goals.Regular budgeting and reviewing purchases will help you notice trends and see ways to make the most of your money. Budgeting also encourages disciplined saving because it gives you the tools you need to prioritize. Once budgeting is a part of your routine, you'll be less likely to make impulsive purchases, overextend yourself, or take on unnecessary debts.Tip: Budgeting isn't one size fits all. Find the method that's best for your needs.4. How to Borrow WiselyDebt isn't inherently bad — but misunderstanding it can be expensive.Make sure you fully understand:How credit cards work.The impact of interest rates and compound interest.The difference between secured and unsecured loans.The long-term cost of minimum payments.What builds or damages a credit score.How to create a plan to pay off debt, whether through the avalanche method (highest interest first) or the snowball method (smallest balance first).Leveling up here means understanding good and bad debt. Some borrowing — like a reasonably priced mortgage or student loan tied to strong earning potential — can be strategic, while other types of debt, like payday loans or high-interest credit cards, can trap you in a debt cycle.Understanding the true cost of borrowing before signing an agreement is one of the most powerful financial skills you can develop.5. How to Protect Your Financial Life and InformationInteracting with financial products typically means sharing personal information with service-trusted providers. Be savvy about who you share information with and learn how to spot suspicious activity that could impact your financial life.That includes:Monitoring credit reports.Understanding identity theft risks.Using secure passwords and multi-factor authentication.Carrying appropriate insurance coverage.Assessing financial service providers for legitimacy and security.Additionally, identity theft and financial fraud can cause long-lasting damage. Knowing how to protect your financial life is just as important as knowing how to build it.6. How to Invest for the Long TermIf there's one lesson that transforms financial futures, it's this: money grows when given time. Investing is how wealth is built.Yet many adults leave school without understanding:How compound growth works.The difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.The role of retirement accounts.The concept of risk tolerance.The power of starting early.Even small, consistent investments can grow significantly over decades. The earlier someone understands that time in the market often matters more than timing the market, the better positioned they are for long-term security.Financial Literacy FAQsWhat are the basics of financial literacy?The basics of financial literacy include knowing how to earn money strategically, save consistently, budget effectively, borrow wisely, protect your financial life, and invest for the long term. Most adults were never formally taught these skills, which is why many struggle with debt and financial insecurity.What is the most important financial literacy skill?While all six fundamentals matter, budgeting is often considered the most foundational — it gives you a clear picture of where your money is going and creates the framework for saving, paying down debt, and investing.How do I start improving my financial literacy?Start by assessing where your knowledge gaps are. Focus first on the skills most relevant to your situation. If you're in debt, prioritize understanding how borrowing works and how to create a debt payoff plan. From there, build toward saving and investing.Why do so many adults lack financial literacy?Personal finance is rarely taught in school. Most people learn money habits from their families or through trial and error, which means knowledge gaps are common and not a reflection of intelligence or effort.This story was produced by Accredited Debt Relief and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Multi-state hiring compliance is blocking business growth Multi-state hiring compliance is blocking business growthA candidate completes a successful interview process and receives an offer, only for HR to determine that hiring is not possible because the candidate resides in a state that does not allow hiring.If that sounds absurd, it shouldn't. It's happening at half of the companies hiring across state lines right now.A recent FoxHire study surveyed 1,000 HR, payroll, staffing, and business professionals to assess the operational impact of hiring across multiple U.S. states. The findings indicate that, although multi-state hiring is widespread, compliance requirements have become increasingly complex, creating challenges for both employers and workers. FoxHire Half of Employers Have Rejected a Candidate Over ComplianceFifty percent of surveyed employers reported informing qualified candidates that they could not be hired due to state-specific compliance concerns.These discussions typically occur late in the hiring process, often during final interviews or offer negotiations, after both parties have invested significant time and effort. Despite mutual interest, regulatory requirements in certain states prevent the hire.Additionally, 43.7% of employers admitted to deciding against hiring candidates in certain states due to perceived compliance risks, without informing the candidates. As a result, candidates are often unaware of the true reason for the lost opportunity.Together, these findings indicate that compliance-related hiring exclusions are widespread and represent a significant structural challenge within the hiring process.California and New York Are in a League of Their OwnWhen asked which states present the greatest compliance challenges, respondents identified California (36.40%) and New York (32.80%) as the most difficult. New Jersey ranked third at 11.40%, significantly lower than the top two states.Perceptions of compliance difficulty vary by role. HR and people operations professionals rated California as the most challenging state at 41.72%, the highest rating in the survey. This aligns with California’s strict worker classification rules and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows employees to initiate enforcement actions on behalf of the state. For policy and legal teams, California presents significant concerns.For recruiters, benefits administrators, and payroll teams, New York was identified as the most challenging state. Payroll professionals, in particular, selected New York at 35.44%, compared to 29.11% for California. New York’s compliance requirements include pay transparency laws before offers are made, paid family leave mandates upon hiring, and complex local tax jurisdictions that impact payroll. Additional New York City ordinances further increase compliance obligations.In summary, California and New York create organizational challenges for different reasons. Consistent concerns across departments highlight a significant operational issue.80% of Employers Hit at Least One Compliance-Related Hiring Setback Last YearIn the past 12 months, only 20.1% of respondents reported no adverse hiring outcomes related to state-by-state compliance. Consequently, 79.9% experienced at least one negative compliance event.Negative outcomes included delayed start dates (20.9%), restricting remote hiring to a limited number of states (18.5%), and requiring candidates to relocate for eligibility (17.6%). Additionally, 9.6% of employers reduced pay offers to offset compliance costs.Financial risks are significant. In the past two years, 25% of employers have paid penalties, interest, or fines related to multi-state compliance. Additionally, 23.8% missed a registration, filing, or reporting deadline, and 24.7% issued back pay or wage corrections. Given these risks, 48% of employers have delayed hiring or expansion due to uncertainty about compliance requirements.In a competitive labor market, nearly half of companies are delaying hiring, not due to a lack of talent, but because regulatory uncertainty prevents them from proceeding with confidence.The Patchwork Is Growing, and Workers Are Caught in the MiddleState employment laws serve important policy objectives, such as pay transparency, classification protections, and local wage standards. The challenge arises from the cumulative effect of overlapping regulations.When asked about the impact of increasing state regulations, only 18.6% of employers said the rules are mostly beneficial to workers. The most common response (32.7%) was that the regulations help and hurt equally. Meanwhile, 25.4% believe the patchwork of rules primarily harms workers by limiting hiring options, and 11.1% feel the regulations favor large companies over smaller ones. Collectively, more than one-third of respondents view the net effect of increased state-level regulation as negative for those it aims to protect.FoxHire’s analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data supports these findings. States identified as most challenging for compliance, such as California, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, experienced slower employment growth from 2019 to 2024. For example, California’s employment grew by 3.0% and New York’s by 0.8%, compared to 10.3% in Texas and 8.1% in Tennessee.While regulations serve important purposes, stronger protections in some states often result in fewer employers willing to hire there. This tradeoff warrants careful consideration, as it is reflected in the states where companies choose to operate.Where This Leaves Employers (and Candidates)While hiring has become national, compliance infrastructure has not kept pace. Companies expanding into new states and hiring remote talent often require up to a month to ensure compliance with local regulations. During this period, positions remain unfilled and candidates may not receive timely responses.The national job market is expanding, but compliance processes have not kept up. Companies often avoid certain states due to regulatory complexity and uncertainty. Without improvements in compliance, these challenges will continue to restrict hiring opportunities.How the Study Was ConductedThe Multi-State Hiring Compliance Burden Index is based on a national survey of HR, payroll, staffing, and business professionals who employ or place workers across multiple U.S. states, conducted via Pollfish. The survey gathered responses from 1,000 professionals and asked them about expansion activity, compliance friction, hiring delays, penalties, and their experiences managing employment law across state lines. FoxHire also paired the survey data with a Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis of nonfarm employment growth from 2019 to 2024 to show how compliance difficulty correlates with actual job growth at the state level.This story was produced by FoxHire and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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	Ideas for game day appetizers your guests will love (BPT) - Key takeawaysSports fans are seeking game day appetizer ideas to wow guests for watch parties during this summer's biggest soccer tournament.Ranch dressing tops the list for fans wanting to enhance game day dips and dunks.Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is ideal for dipping, dunking and drizzling for crowd-pleasers including wings, pizza and more.The summer of 2026 is offering exciting opportunities to cheer on teams from around the world during heart-pounding soccer action on the pitch. To make the most of these thrilling matches, sports fans everywhere are looking for tasty recipes for their watch parties.What's the most important ingredient to add to your game day shopping list? Litehouse Homestyle Ranch dressing, of course.Is ranch dressing the most popular choice?The stats are clear: According to a 2026 Instacart survey, ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often nationwide than the second most popular dip (French onion). Ranch dressing also tops the list of most popular condiments, second only to mayonnaise.To commemorate its rise in popularity, Litehouse has you covered with nearly all the ranch varieties you could dream up from the classic Homestyle Ranch, to Jalapeno Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Avocado Ranch and more. Regardless of what flavors your fans demand, Litehouse has you ready for your next get-together with America's No. 1 Refrigerated Ranch Dressing Brand.Ranch so good it'll leave you screaming LITEHOUSE IN THE HOUSE!How can ranch dressing be used for game day appetizers?Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip is perfect for dipping, dunking and drizzling on easy-to-make crowd favorites including chips, an array of cut-up veggies and even tacos. Enjoy spicy foods? Ranch dressing offers a cool, creamy contrast to spicy game day MVPs like buffalo chicken wings or bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.You can also try some of these options, which all taste even better with ranch:Potato skinsFrench friesFried picklesMozzarella sticksStuffed jalapenosSoft pretzelsBest yet, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch is refrigerated, so it's always cold and closely mimics the restaurant style ranch dressing flavor that many love. You'll find it in grocery stores across the U.S. in the produce department, right next to where you're picking up carrots, celery, bagged salads and other veggies to fill your snack tray. You can also buy Litehouse Homestyle Ranch on Instacart and Walmart.com.Ranch dressing is ordered 53% more often on Instacart nationwide than the second most popular dip.What's America's no. 1 refrigerated ranch dressing brand?Looking for a delicious refrigerated ranch? You can't go wrong with Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, which packs a punch of herby flavor. Its bold flavor enhances the taste of any game day appetizer, whether as-is for dipping veggies, or to boost the flavor of tacos, wings and more. Blue cheese lovers at your next gathering? Switch it up by adding blue cheese flavor into the mix, with Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese dressing. It's made with blue cheese, buttermilk and the perfect blend of spices. With so many flavors to choose from, it's never been easier to bring something to the party your guests will really love.How can you find game day recipes featuring refrigerated ranch?Whether you're hosting a watch party or bringing something to share with friends, Litehouse Homestyle Ranch will always be welcome. It's a tasty dressing that adds zing to any salad, on sliders or in a variety of recipes that are just right for game day, like this one:Authentic Greek Souvlaki Cook time: 30 minutes; Serves: 4Ingredients1 pound chicken breasts or pork tenderloin (or a combination of both), cut into 1-inch cubesFor Pork:1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar with Olive Oil DressingFor Chicken:1/2 cup Litehouse Greek Dressing or Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thin1/2 white onion, sliced thin1 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt1 cup grated English cucumber, squeezed dry1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Dill1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 pita bread roundsDirectionsCombine the cubed chicken breasts with dressing and/or the cubed pork tenderloin with the Red Wine Vinegar with Olive Oil dressing in a bowl, tossing to coat. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. While the meat marinates, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Skewer the meat onto metal or wooden skewers and place on heated grill. Grill 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Warm pitas in a skillet coated in olive oil. Serve with skewered meat, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese and kalamata olives.Find this and more recipe inspiration for your next game day gathering at LitehouseFoods.com/recipe.Litehouse helps you add more flavor to any appetizers or main dishes. With Litehouse in The House, you'll have a festive and flavorful watch party. Find their products near you at LitehouseFoods.com/how-to-buy.*Based on Circana U.S. market share sales data in Total Ranch refrigerated salad dressings category (52 weeks of data ending 2.22.26).
	The GTM laws of physics The GTM Laws of physicsEvery GTM team is racing to embed AI into their revenue motions. The overwhelming majority of AI initiatives stall before they produce measurable outcomes. The root cause is rarely the AI model itself. The models are now commodities and, by themselves, do not provide a competitive advantage. The data beneath the model is what gives any one company a proprietary moat.This guide introduces a governing principle called the GTM Laws of Physics: a hierarchy that determines why some AI-powered GTM teams produce extraordinary results while others generate expensive noise.Context > Timing > Targeting > ContentThese laws operate like actual physics. You cannot violate them and expect good outcomes. You cannot time your way out of bad context. You cannot target your way out of missed timing. Great content will never compensate for sloppy targeting. Each law depends on the one above it. The returns compound in order.Context is the first law because context is the AI data foundation. An AI model is only as intelligent as the structured context it is fed. To operationalize that context, you need to know the Four Foundational Layers: a build-from-the-bottom-up architecture of grounding data, unification, context graph, and surface areas that turns raw first-party and third-party data into an AI-ready GTM intelligence layer.ZoomInfo illustrates this through three customer deployments. Each used this framework as the backbone to build all four layers and deliver AI-powered GTM outcomes that respect the laws of physics.The Four LawsIn physics, fundamental laws govern what is possible. Gravity does not care about your intentions. GTM has its own set of governing laws, and AI has made them more visible.The reason most AI implementations underperform is that organizations try to use AI to violate the laws. Companies deploy sophisticated content generation on top of poor targeting, or deliver messaging when the prospect bought a competitor last week. The laws are sequential and hierarchical. ZoomInfo First Law: ContextContext is the foundational law because it represents everything you know about an account, a buyer, and the market they operate in. Context includes firmographic data (who they are), technographic data (what they use), conversation intelligence (what they have said), and product usage data (how they have engaged). It also includes corporate hierarchy (how they are structured), news and scoops (what is changing), and intent signals (what they are researching).When context is rich, structured, and machine-readable, AI can reason about accounts the way your best rep does, synthesizing dozens of signals into a coherent view. When context is thin or fragmented, AI produces generic output regardless of how sophisticated the model is. An AI that lacks firmographic data cannot score an account. An AI that lacks conversation history cannot personalize a follow-up. An AI that lacks hierarchy data cannot map a buying committee.Context is the physics that makes everything else possible. Without it, every downstream motion (timing, targeting, content) degrades.Second Law: TimingWith context in place, timing becomes the next lever: the ability to reach an account at the moment they are most likely to engage. Triggers include intent signals, funding events, leadership changes, technology evaluations, and contract renewal windows. Timing-based signals compound when stacked on top of each other.Timing without context is noise. An intent signal that says "Company X is researching project management software" is meaningless if you do not know Company X's industry, tech stack, buying committee, conversation history, and fit for your product. You cannot time your way out of bad context.Third Law: TargetingTargeting is the selection of which accounts and which personas to pursue. It depends on context to define fit, timing to prioritize urgency, and qualification to determine whether you should sell to them at all. The best ICP models combine firmographic fit, technographic alignment, intent signals, and engagement history into a composite score. Fit comes first. Then propensity: Are they in-market now, or about to be?Targeting cannot fix what timing and context get wrong. A perfectly segmented list will not respond if they bought your competitor last week.Fourth Law: ContentContent is the final mile: the email, the talk track, the deck, the advertisement, and the demo. AI has made content generation faster and cheaper than ever. Content is also the most dependent law: It inherits the quality of every law above it.A personalized email powered by deep account context, perfect timing, and precise targeting feels like it was written by a human who did their homework. The same template sent to a poorly targeted list with no contextual data feels like spam. The laws are sequential, and the returns compound in order.The Four Foundational LayersThe laws of physics tell you why context is the highest-order priority. The Four Foundational Layers tell you how to build it.AI-powered GTM is a foundation you build. Four layers, each unlocking new capability. You cannot skip stages: Each layer depends on the one below it. ZoomInfo Layer 1: Grounding DataYour CRM is not a world model as it stands today. It is a record of what your team has logged, and that record has gaps. Contacts who never got entered. Companies named inconsistently. Job titles that have not been updated in two years. Signals that happened and were never captured.Before AI can reason about your market, it needs a verified world model of B2B reality. This is grounding data: the comprehensive, continuously refreshed foundation of who companies are, who works there, what they are doing, and what signals they are showing.Good grounding data is confidence-scored, attribute-level verified, and continuously refreshed. B2B data decays fast. The VP of Sales you called last quarter may have changed companies. The startup that was 50 people is now 200. Stale grounding data means confident wrong answers from AI.Without grounding data: AI searches the web and returns outdated info. Contact details are wrong or missing. Company context is generic and shallow. Signals and changes stay invisible.With grounding data: Verified data on your entire TAM and buying committee. Real-time signals surfacing hiring, funding, and tech changes. Intent data showing who is actively researching solutions like yours. Confidence scoring so AI knows the reliability of every data point. The difference is structural.Layer 2: UnificationYou now have grounding data: a verified world model of B2B reality. You also have first-party data: your CRM records, call transcripts, email history, deal outcomes, product usage, and ICP definitions. These two data sets describe the same universe. They just do not know it yet."Acme Corp" in your CRM. "ACME Corporation" in billing. "Acme Co." in your email tool. "Acme" in Slack. These are the same company. Until you resolve them into a single canonical entity, an AI querying your systems gets four partial pictures instead of one complete view.Unification means entity resolution at scale: matching, deduplicating, and linking records across every system until you have a single universe. This is what makes your data machine-legible. The machine cannot intuit that four spellings mean one company. You have to tell it.Entity resolution: Matching billions of records across every variation, misspelling, and format. Knowing "Cisco Systems Inc.," "CSCO" and "Cisco (WebEx division)" are the same entity graph.Semantic normalization: "VP Sales" = "Vice President of Sales" = "Head of Sales" = same buying committee role. GTM data must be machine-readable across systems.Data warehouse integration: A centralized hub (Snowflake, Databricks) consolidating CRM, conversation intelligence, grounding data, and enrichment feeds into one queryable layer.There is an old story about three blind men and an elephant. The first grabs the trunk and declares it a snake. The second presses his palm against the side and insists it is a wall. The third wraps his hand around the tail and argues it is a rope. Each is confident. Each is wrong. They do not lack intelligence. They lack context.This is precisely what happens inside most GTM organizations today. The AE just added Coca-Cola to their pipeline as a greenfield opportunity. The SDR is three touches deep into a cold sequence targeting the VP of IT. The Account Manager who owns the relationship just got off a call and learned they signed with a competitor two weeks ago. Three people, one account, three completely different pictures of reality. The AI tools sitting on top of their fragmented data are just as blind.No model, sequence, or content fixes this. The only fix is a complete, unified picture of the account before anyone touches it. That is what the First Law demands.Layer 3: The Context GraphUnified data is cleaner data. It is still just data: rows and columns, records and attributes. The context graph transforms unified data into something an AI can actually reason over.A context graph connects entities by their relationships, events, and patterns. Query "Acme Corp" and you get a full picture: the org chart, your complete conversation history, open headcount and recent funding, and the VP of Sales who just moved companies. The context graph gives you what the winning move looks like for deals at this stage across companies of the same size, in the same industry, with the same buying committee engaged. One query.The context graph also preserves causality. A CRM shows you that a deal moved to "Proposal" and then the close date was pushed three months. A context graph shows you the why: A CFO joined discovery and asked detailed ROI questions, moving the deal forward; the champion flagged needing unplanned executive approval, pushing the close. Similar deals with this pattern push an average of two months. Now you know what to do next.Databases store records. Context graphs store meaning. The relationship between a contact and a company has a start date, a seniority level, and an influence score. That is what AI needs to reason well. AI reasoning over a CRM generates generic advice. AI reasoning over a context graph generates specific, actionable, accurate guidance.Layer 4: Surface AreaOnce the foundation is right, you build AI operations on top: skills, agents, and automated workflows running on verified, unified, connected data. This is where AI actually executes.Automated account planning. AI synthesizes the context graph (firmographics, call transcripts, deal history, news signals) to produce comprehensive account briefs. Pure First Law work.Signal-driven prospecting. AI monitors intent signals, funding events, and technology adoptions to surface in-market accounts.Pipeline forecasting. AI analyzes conversation sentiment, engagement velocity, and historical patterns from the context graph to produce probabilistic forecasts.Lead scoring and routing. AI combines fit data with behavioral data to score and route leads in real time.Personalized outbound generation. AI drafts emails and talk tracks using account-specific context from the graph. Content that only works because the three laws above it are in place.Operations happen within a chosen surface area: CRM-native (Salesforce, HubSpot), AI assistants (Claude or Copilot via MCP architectures), sales engagement platforms, or custom interfaces. The choice depends on how your team works. Regardless of surface area, the operations layer only performs as well as the foundational layers beneath it.The maturity principle: Your foundation determines your ceiling. Clean grounding data gives you basic context for account briefs. Add unification, and you can reason across systems. Build a context graph, and you access causality, deal patterns, and real intelligence. Reach full operations and your AI runs on verified, connected, meaningful data, producing guidance that feels like it came from your best rep.The Laws in PracticeThe following examples each apply the laws of physics and build the Four Foundational Layers. Each takes a different architectural path, but all respect the same sequence: grounding data first, then unification, then context graph, then operations. Context before timing. Timing before targeting. Targeting before content.Cross-Sell and Expansion at an Enterprise SaaS CompanyUse case: Cross-sell and expansionJob: Account prioritization and personalized outboundSurface: Salesforce with a custom AI layerData: Data warehouse, B2B data provider, conversation intelligence, CRMA large enterprise SaaS company with over 1,800 employees and a growing enterprise segment needed AI to help their SDRs, AMs, and AEs focus on the right accounts at the right time. The problem was a lack of structured, unified context. They had data everywhere, but the Four Foundational Layers were not in place.Grounding data: A B2B data provider serves as the verified world model, providing firmographic, technographic, and news data that internal systems cannot generate. With 61,000 whitespace accounts processed for enrichment, grounding data provides the baseline context that makes every downstream motion possible.Unification: The team migrated their data warehouse to enable bulk processing of call transcripts with speaker-level detail. A unified analytical layer now resolves conversation transcripts, CRM activity, and firmographics into a single view. One person owns it all. A dedicated enrichment product owner manages consolidation across providers.Context graph: The differentiator is how the system connects entities, events, and meaning. The AI layer does not just know that a company has 500 employees. It knows their VP of Engineering mentioned a competitor on a call last Tuesday, that the company just raised a Series C, and that CRM data shows three open opportunities across business units. One query surfaces all of this. The context graph connects these data points into a causal narrative that AI can reason over.Surface area: The AI layer (embedded in the CRM account page) generates personalized emails that reference real buyer language from call transcripts and real company context from the grounding data. The system prioritizes accounts based on multi-signal context. It is now expanding beyond sales into HR and legal use cases via MCP server architecture, proving that a well-built context layer becomes a platform.Laws of physics: Context (grounding data, conversation intelligence, CRM), then Timing (news triggers and intent signals), then Targeting (whitespace scoring across 61K accounts), and then Content (AI-personalized outreach from real buyer language). Every law is respected in order.Consolidating a Fragmented Data Architecture at a Trust PlatformUse case: New logo acquisition at scaleJob: Lead enrichment and intent targetingSurface: Dual CRM (Salesforce and HubSpot)Data: Orchestration layer, data warehouse, B2B data shareA fast-growing trust management platform with over 14,000 customers was scaling its SDR, AE, and AM teams at speed. That velocity exposed a fundamental problem: data fragmented across ten or more enrichment vendors. No grounding data layer. No entity resolution. No context graph. Operations were running on top of an incomplete, conflicting foundation: a direct violation of the laws of physics.Grounding data: A strategic multi-year agreement established a verified B2B world model as the single source of truth. A canonical company identifier became the key that enables unification across every system.Unification: A three-tier architecture replaced the fragmented vendor stack. First, an orchestration layer handles scheduled bulk enrichment and real-time triggered updates, matching against canonical IDs. Second, a data warehouse consolidation hub receives 800,000 matched accounts and 1.8 million contacts, with deduplication as the primary objective. Third, enriched data flows into both CRMs via automated routing.Context graph: With a unified identity layer in place, the team activated intent and signal data as custom objects in Salesforce, connecting grounding data (who companies are) with signal data (what they are doing right now). Audience creation from pre-built data cubes allows the team to query the full context graph rather than static CRM reports.Surface area: SDRs now operate with consistent, enriched account context regardless of which CRM they work in. Intent signals power upmarket segment targeting. Enrichment economics dropped to approximately four cents per record. AI-driven audience segmentation became possible for the first time.Laws of physics: Context (consolidated identity layer), then Timing (intent and signal triggers), then Targeting (enriched audience segmentation at scale), and then Content (consistent account context for SDR outreach). The sequence that was impossible when five vendors created five conflicting pictures of reality.Building a Custom GTM Engine at a High-Growth FintechUse Case: Vertical market expansionJob: Signal-driven targeting and waterfall enrichmentSurface: Custom internal GTM platformData: Full B2B data cube, data warehouse, waterfall APIA high-growth corporate finance platform took the most ambitious approach. Rather than operating AI within an off-the-shelf CRM, the team purchased a full B2B data cube and built a hybrid internal GTM engine. Grounding data is treated as core infrastructure.Grounding data: The full data cube sits in a data warehouse as the verified B2B world model. Rather than making API calls for individual records, the team has the complete dataset, enabling custom scoring models, vertical-specific targeting logic, and proprietary enrichment workflows that would be impossible with seat-based SaaS tools.Unification: A waterfall enrichment model ensures completeness: the data cube serves as the primary source, followed by API-based real-time lookups, with additional providers as fallback. The data team combines firmographics with proprietary signals: franchise hierarchical IDs (mapping multi-unit operators to holding companies), early-stage startup formation data, and spend pattern intelligence from their own financial platform.Context graph: The context graph runs deep in vertical markets. For PE/VC firms, it maps fund structures to portfolio companies to operating partners across over 100,000 contacts. Franchises: multi-unit operators resolved to holding companies at a 96% match rate. Accounting firms: hundreds of thousands of contacts across practice areas. AI reasons over every edge.Surface area: The team expanded their targetable market to over 40 million U.S records in the sub-10-employee segment. Contact-first outbound became account-based, signal-driven outreach, with intent data identifying accounts showing buying signals. Next: MCP server integration for real-time AI access.Laws of physics: Context (full data cube and proprietary signals), then Timing (multi-topic intent triggers), then Targeting (vertical-specific scoring across PE/VC, franchises, accounting), and then Content (account-based, signal-informed outreach). The most complete expression of all four laws and all four foundational layers.Models Are Commodities. Context Is the Moat.Every company has access to the same models, available to anyone at commodity prices. Two teams running identical models will produce wildly different outputs, and the difference comes entirely from what they feed those models.The team that builds a superior context layer (unified data, resolved identities, connected signals) will consistently outperform. This contextual layer, a combination of first-party and third-party data, provides companies with a proprietary data foundation that their competition does not have.The implication: AI strategy is data strategy. The variable that matters is what your AI knows about your market, your accounts, and your GTM motion, and how you keep that knowledge current. The model is interchangeable. The context layer is not.This is why the laws of physics hold. The model you choose sits at the surface area layer. It runs on top of your context graph, your unified identity layer, and your grounding data. Swap one model for another and the outputs shift. Remove the context layer and the outputs collapse.The compounding effect: organizations that invest in context see returns that accelerate over time. Every deal outcome, every conversation transcript, every enrichment cycle adds signal to the context graph. The AI gets smarter because the data improves, regardless of the model. Companies that start building this foundation today create a compounding advantage that late movers cannot replicate by purchasing a better model.Conclusion: Respecting the Laws, Building the LayersThe three examples share a common pattern. None started by selecting an AI model. None started by generating content. None started by building targeting lists. They all started by building context, the first law, from the ground up through the Four Foundational Layers.1. Start with grounding data.Your CRM is not a world model. Before AI can reason about your market, it needs a verified, continuously refreshed foundation.2. Unify relentlessly.Entity resolution is not a one-time project. It is the ongoing work of making sure every system sees the same canonical truth. One team unified in a data warehouse. Another used an orchestration layer. A third went with a full data cube and waterfall. Different methods, same principle: one entity, one truth.3. Build the context graph.Databases store records. Context graphs store meaning. The organizations that built causal, relationship-aware data layers got AI that produces specific, actionable guidance. Those that stopped at unified tables got better reports. They did not get intelligence.4. Run operations on the foundation.AI jobs (account planning, signal-driven prospecting, personalized outbound) only work when the layers beneath them are solid. Content is the final mile. Targeting is powerful only when it operates on rich context.The organizations that will lead the AI-powered GTM era are the ones that respect the laws of physics: Context > Timing > Targeting > Content. Build grounding data. Unify your systems. Construct a context graph. Then, and only then, run agentic workflows on top.This story was produced by ZoomInfo and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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	Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty branding Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty brandingAs consumers grow more discerning, transparency and consistency are reshaping how beauty brands build loyalty.Put a celebrity name on a label and watch it sell. For most of the past decade, that was a legitimate business strategy, and it worked. But the beauty consumer has changed considerably, and the data confirms it.According to Salsify’s 2025 Consumer Research, 87% of shoppers now say they will pay more for a brand they trust over one they simply recognize. That distinction matters more than it might seem. Recognition gets a product noticed, but trust is what drives the second and third purchase.The shift goes right down to the ingredient list. Research from the NPD Group found that 68% of consumers actively seek out skincare products formulated with clean ingredients, meaning they read labels and vet claims rather than just responding to packaging.A survey published by Dermatology Times found that 81% of consumers trust their dermatologist, while just 2% place that same confidence in a social media influencer. That's a 79-point gap. For brands trying to build lasting loyalty, the source of a recommendation now carries as much weight as the recommendation itself.Lux Unfiltered examines how shifting consumer expectations around transparency and ingredient awareness are reshaping brand loyalty in the beauty industry.The Era of VisibilityBefore transparency became a competitive advantage, visibility was the entire game. Through the mid-2010s, beauty brands figured out something traditional advertising had never quite cracked. A single YouTube tutorial or Instagram post could reach an already-engaged consumer faster than any campaign before it, and for far less money.Platforms like Instagram and TikTok changed the traditional launch model entirely, replacing the beauty counter with a direct line between brand and buyer. Celebrities moved from being the faces of brands to being the founders of them, and influencer partnerships shortened awareness cycles that used to take months into a matter of days.According to Traackr's State of Influence Beauty Report, beauty influencer content saw record engagement levels in 2024, with video views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube rising by as much as 49% in skincare alone.Those numbers confirmed influence as one of the most powerful commercial forces beauty had ever produced. But reaching that scale also raised a question that would become impossible to ignore. What were consumers actually doing with all that content once they closed the app?The Rise of the Discerning ConsumerAs it turns out, they were fact-checking it.A national survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted by Talker Research found that 91% of respondents consider themselves more ingredient-aware today than they were even a few years ago. The more telling number is that 61% say their primary reason for researching ingredients is to confirm a product actually does what it claims. These consumers are researching to verify, not to browse.The industry has a name for this type of shopper now: the “skintellectual.” This is someone who reads the back of the bottle, cross-references reviews, and expects brand claims to hold up under scrutiny.Online communities have made this harder to fake. Product feedback has become a crowdsourced form of due diligence that no marketing budget can fully outpace. Brands that figured out the connection between well-informed consumers and genuinely loyal ones are seeing what that loyalty looks like at scale.Trust as a Competitive AdvantageBuilding that kind of trust, however, requires more than good intentions. Michael Lull, North America's marketing director at Ashland, captures the current consumer mindset in three words:"Trust, education, and fatigue. Beauty is emotional. Consumers want products they can trust — safe, effective, and aligned with their expectations. When these product promises aren't kept, it leads to fatigue and hesitation to try new products."What Lull describes is a market where credibility has real financial consequences. A 2022 Harvard Business Review study found that brands committed to transparency saw stronger customer retention rates, with consumers rewarding openness with loyalty even when a brand acknowledged its own limitations. Honesty, even about imperfection, keeps people around.For beauty brands, this changes where the real work happens. Shoppers now expect to understand what is in a product and why those ingredients are there. They want a brand's track record to match its promises, and the brands that deliver on that expectation hold onto customers far longer than those that do not.Influence Is Evolving, Not DisappearingHigher consumer standards haven't made influence irrelevant. Rather, they've made it more demanding to execute well.Celebrity founders and digital creators still command enormous audiences, and their ability to introduce products to millions of consumers almost instantly remains one of the most effective routes to consumer awareness the beauty industry has ever had.But awareness and trust are two different currencies, and only one drives repeat purchases. A survey from YouGov found that while celebrity endorsements drive initial awareness, 56% of beauty consumers say personal research and peer reviews carry more weight in their actual purchasing decisions. A famous face gets their attention. Reviews from real people with real skin tend to close the sale.Creators who explain formulations honestly and document results over real stretches of time are consistently outperforming those who simply promote. Influence paired with that kind of credibility does something that reach alone never could: It actually persuades.The Business Case for AuthenticityThe economics of building a beauty brand have shifted alongside consumer expectations. Brands that earn genuine trust tend to hold onto their customers, and a customer who comes back and buys again over months and years is worth considerably more to a brand than someone who purchases once and moves on.Analysis highlighted by Forbes found that brands committed to transparent communication generate a substantial portion of their revenue from exactly those returning buyers. That is trust operating as a business strategy, not a brand value.What that retained customer base makes possible is compounding stability. A brand that keeps its customers does not have to reconstruct its audience with every new product release. It can invest in quality and consistency rather than in short-cycle campaigns that drive a spike in sales, then fade before the next purchase decision ever arrives.The brand equity that builds through steady, earned performance is far more resilient over time, and considerably harder for a well-funded competitor to displace, than anything assembled around a single cultural spike.What This Signals for the Future of BeautyCelebrity in beauty still opens doors, and a recognizable name can move a brand from unknown to well-known faster than almost anything else available. But fame and trust are different forces, and only one determines whether a customer comes back.The brands earning that return visit are transparent about what goes into their products and why. Their communities are doing work that advertising cannot replicate, because a peer recommendation from someone with your skin concerns holds weight that no campaign budget can manufacture.They are telling real stories around formulation and sourcing because consumers are informed enough to find those details compelling and skeptical enough to notice when they are absent.Something as personal as beauty demands honesty that most marketing strategies were never built to sustain. The brands earning long-term loyalty treat that honesty as a foundation rather than a campaign tone, and that is what turns a first purchase into the kind of trust that celebrity endorsement alone has never been able to manufacture.In beauty, that trust is the glow. Not the campaign that announced it, not the face that fronted it. And the brands that understand that distinction are the ones worth watching.This story was produced by Lux Unfiltered and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Glenview Middle School hosting clothing, hygiene product drive The Parent Mentor Program at Glenview Middle School is hosting a donation drive to benefit “The Closet,” which provides essential hygiene products and clothing to students in need. The drive will be on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Glenview Middle School, 3100 7th Street in East Moline. Community members can [...]
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	5 budget-friendly ways to travel this summer 5 budget-friendly ways to travel this summerSummer is coming, and despite economic uncertainty, millions of Americans are still going to be packing their bags and getting away.According to NerdWallet’s annual survey, two in five people plan to take a vacation that involves flying or staying in a hotel. And they expect to spend nearly $4,000 on their trip. Oof.The good news is many of these travelers — a whopping 91% — also plan to find ways to cut costs along the way. With a little creativity, you can too.Fifth Third offers five smart (and budget-friendly) strategies to help you make the most of summer travel without breaking the bank.1. Book EarlyWhen it comes to summer travel, securing the best deals often starts with planning early and making your air and hotel reservations well ahead of time.Experts recommend booking international flights at least 90 days before your vacation starts. This increases your chances of finding favorable rates and preferred flight times. Flying during certain months and on specific days can also impact costs. August, surprisingly, is the cheapest month to travel, and flying domestically on Saturday is up to 17% less than flying on Sunday, according to Expedia’s 2025 Air Hacks Report.The ideal time to book a hotel is a little trickier, as it varies by destination. Hotels typically use dynamic pricing, which means rates can go up and down based on different factors, such as demand and seasonality. For summer travel, experts suggest booking a room at least one to two weeks in advance for domestic and 90 days out for international.However, some research has shown that booking at the last minute sometimes yields better prices. This can be risky, though, and your options may be limited.Additional tips:Flexible dates. If your travel dates are flexible, use fare comparison tools like Skyscanner or Kayak to identify the most cost-effective times to fly and stay.Set fare alerts. Use fare alert systems to monitor price fluctuations and book when rates drop. Tools like Google Flights and Hopper let you track specific routes and dates and will notify you when prices are expected to rise or fall.Package deals. Consider bundling flights and hotels, as some providers offer discounts for combined bookings.Use credit card rewards or cash back. Many travel expenses — flights, hotels, rental cars — can be partially offset with rewards or cash back from your credit card.2. Shop Around for DestinationsWhile it may be enticing to jet off to popular destinations you’ve seen on social media or beloved TV shows (the "White Lotus effect," anyone?), you may find value in choosing a more unique, off-the-beaten-path locale.The top three trending destinations in the world for 2025 are Osaka in Japan, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Buenos Aires in Argentina, according to Tripadvisor. In the U.S., those destinations are West Palm Beach, Florida; Santa Barbara, California; and Cleveland, Ohio.Another great hack to consider is traveling during the off-season. For example, book a trip to a ski town in the summer or take a Caribbean vacation during the off-peak season (June through November).3. Make It a Work TripAfter the pandemic, remote and hybrid jobs became the norm — and that flexibility hasn’t fully gone away. According to Gallup, about 27% of Americans with remote-capable jobs work remotely full time, while 52% have hybrid arrangements.That means many people can realistically bring their work on vacation, turning their getaway into a "workcation." While it may not sound glamorous to check emails poolside, working a few days at your destination can help you stay productive and enjoy a change of scenery.More importantly, it could help you save by allowing you to:Avoid peak travel days by adding a workday to the beginning or end of your trip.Extend your visit to take advantage of weekly or monthly rates.Expense certain things like airfare, lodging or meals that coincide with business-specific activities.But before you pack up the laptop and head off to Fiji, you’ll want to set some boundaries for yourself and your colleagues, like what days — and times — you will be working and when you will be in full vacation mode.4. Establish Your Travel GoalsWhat types of activities do you like to do while on vacation? Are you typically a beach-cocktail-and-book kind of traveler, someone who’s always hunting for the best hiking trails, or maybe more of an all-inclusive cruise fan?Whatever your style, now’s a good time to check in with yourself and decide if your summer trip will be one of rest or adventure. When you get clear on your goals, you may realize that you don’t need to pack your itinerary — or your budget — with pricey activities to have a great time.Instead of booking every tour, excursion or premium experience, look for ways to build in free or low-cost options that still align with what you love:Like to explore? Research local parks, scenic trails or free museum days.Want to relax? A quiet rental with a view might be just as satisfying as a high-end resort.Traveling with kids? Local festivals, playgrounds or beach days can be just as memorable as amusement parks.Love trying new food? Skip the touristy restaurants and explore farmers markets, food trucks or local spots with great reviews and wallet-friendly prices.Being intentional about how you spend both your time and money can lead to a more meaningful (and affordable) vacation.5. Set a Travel BudgetWhile it can be tempting to put your entire summer getaway on a credit card and pay it off later, a smarter strategy is to save for a vacation before you go. (That’s not to say you can’t strategically use your credit card for everyday spending while you’re on vacation.)Here’s how to set a realistic vacation budget and stick to it:Start with the big picture. Once you know your destination and trip length, estimate the total you’re comfortable spending overall. That number becomes your guidepost.Break it down. Just like you would with your day-to-day budget, create a daily or weekly spending plan. Start with the essentials (aka your needs) — like lodging, transportation and food. Then allocate what’s left toward activities or entertainment (aka your wants).Build in a buffer. Travel always comes with surprises, whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment Uber ride or a must-try dessert. Setting aside a small miscellaneous or cushion fund gives you room to enjoy the unexpected without stress.Use budgeting apps. Tools like PocketGuard, YNAB or even your bank’s mobile app can help you track expenses in real time. Some even allow you to categorize travel spending, set limits and get alerts if you’re nearing your daily or trip-long budget.Consider using cash. Carrying a set amount of cash for extras — like meals, snacks or small purchases — can help you stay more mindful of your budget. This is especially helpful if you’re traveling abroad, where using local currency can make it easier to keep track of what you spend (and avoid foreign transaction fees). Plus, when the cash runs out, you’ll know it’s time to pause and reassess, which can help curb impulse buys.Summer adventures are calling — and with a few budget-friendly moves, you can answer without worrying about your bottom line.Steps to take before planning a tripDetermine how much you can actually afford to spend on your summer trip.Start setting aside funds in a savings account earmarked just for your vacation.This story was produced by Fifth Third and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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	Learn about advanced care planning with Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an in person/virtual workshop on advanced care planning on April 27 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club Davenport, 1351 W Central Park Avenue, Suite 200, in Davenport. Tessa Stewart will be the workshop presenter. She has worked in senior care for the past five years. [...]

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