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Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, as part of a pre-election pushGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan will use Labor’s final state conference before the election to announce a plan for a government-owned electricity body to hire electrical apprentices to address significant workforce shortages. It will be the first time since the State Electricity Commission was privatised 30 years ago that the government has employed such apprentices.The Victorian premier will announce the plan in a speech that will draw on her father, Peter Allan’s experience as a linesman at the SEC, which was revived by Daniel Andrews in 2023 after being privatised by former premier Jeff Kennett in the 1990s. Continue reading...

Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said.The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat. Continue reading...

• The Associated Press published the latest Big Ten Conference sports news on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9 p.m., covering key updates from the league. • The roundup, updated shortly after publication, focuses on recent developments in Big Ten athletics from various member institutions. • This timely dispatch provides essential context for fans tracking college sports in the Midwest and beyond during the competitive season.

• InterSystems Senior Vice President Scott Gnau highlighted explosive demand for power, infrastructure, and intelligent software as a pressing challenge of the AI era during a keynote at READY 2026. • The focus on interoperability and scalable AI systems reflects industry concerns about building sustainable AI infrastructure that can meet growing enterprise demands. • The conference discussion underscores the need for robust data infrastructure and integration solutions to support AI deployment at scale across enterprises.

Actor and presenter broke his hip, right leg, pelvis and ribs when he gave a talk at CogX festival at O2 Arena in 2023Stephen Fry is suing two companies that organised a tech conference where he was injured in 2023 after falling off the stage, high court documents show.The actor and presenter broke his hip and had multiple breaks in his right leg, pelvis and ribs when he attended the CogX festival at the O2 Arena, where he delivered a talk on artificial intelligence on 14 September 2023. Continue reading...

• Nashville SC rose in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings after a strong week, solidifying their position as East leaders. • The team continues its impressive form, positioning them as one of the league's strongest sides. • This ascent signals Nashville's title contention potential amid ongoing MLS action.

• UCLA finished 3-9 last season in Big Ten after coach DeShaun Foster fired following 0-3 start. • Quarterback Iamaleava threw for nearly 2,000 yards and led team in key stats despite struggles. • Update reflects ongoing conference realignments and coaching changes impacting college football.

• Sacred Heart University announced it will join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as a football-only member in 2026, while remaining part of the MAAC for other sports as part of ongoing FCS conference realignment. • The move reflects broader changes across the FCS football landscape, with multiple programs transitioning between conferences to strengthen competitive alignment. • Sacred Heart's addition to the CAA marks another step in the ongoing restructuring of lower-division NCAA football conferences.

Exclusive: Reform UK will be ‘steering well clear’ of CPAC event in July, says a source, as will senior ToriesNigel Farage will snub a major conference of US conservatives that is being brought to the UK by Liz Truss.The short-lived former prime minister, who was accused of crashing the economy, was chosen by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to lead a version of the event in the UK in July. Continue reading...

• The SPIRIT-HF study, presented at ACC.26 in New Orleans (March 28-30, 2026), found that spironolactone increased hospitalizations and serious adverse events in patients with HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction) or HFmrEF (mildly reduced ejection fraction). • Results raise significant safety questions about the drug's efficacy in these patient populations, potentially challenging current treatment protocols. • The findings were presented to cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists at the American College of Cardiology's annual conference, the largest gathering of heart disease specialists.

Younger conservatives say they are disappointed by Donald Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran. Key US politics stories from 29 MarchA generational divide over the Iran war has emerged between older attendees and their political heirs at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas, as the group’s leaders pleaded for unity ahead of a challenging midterm election year for Republicans.Younger conservatives spoke of disappointment and even “betrayal” over Donald Trump’s launch of strikes against Iran, saying that the president’s actions run counter to his many pledges to oppose foreign entanglements. Continue reading...

• The American Telemedicine Association will host its 30th annual NEXUS 2026 conference from May 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel in Orlando, Florida. • The event gathers digital health leaders for hands-on sessions tackling operational, clinical, and strategic challenges in expanding telehealth solutions across the U.S. • Organizers emphasize proven technologies and evidence showing virtual care delivers results, positioning the conference as key for national scaling efforts amid policy shifts.

• Tulane University in New Orleans will host the inaugural US Chagas Disease Meeting on March 26-27, 2026, marking the first such conference on American soil. • The event convenes experts to discuss diagnosis, screening, research, and patient care for Chagas disease, now argued by some to be endemic in the US with approximately 300,000 infected Americans per CDC estimates. • Occurring at a pivotal moment, the meeting aims to boost awareness, improve public health responses, and advance peer-reviewed findings on this neglected parasitic disease.

• Red Hat and NVIDIA announced collaborative initiatives focused on delivering production-ready enterprise AI solutions grounded in open source principles, emphasizing choice, control, and flexibility for CIOs and CTOs. • The announcements were made at NVIDIA GTC, showcasing Red Hat's open approach to AI and its integration with NVIDIA's enterprise AI platforms for hybrid cloud environments. • The partnership reflects industry trends toward open source-based enterprise AI deployments as organizations seek to avoid vendor lock-in while scaling AI workloads across hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

• Comtech Telecommunications Corp., a U.S.-based provider of satellite, NG911, and cloud-native tech, will release Q2 fiscal 2026 results after market close on March 16, 2026. • Leadership will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET, with live webcast on comtech.com and dial-in options including (800) 225-9448. • Replay available through March 30 via (800) 839-1198, covering operations, trends in mission-critical communications for government and commercial clients.

The House Committee on Ways and Means scheduled a hearing for March 17, 2026, titled 'Advancing America's Interests at the World Trade Organization's 14th Ministerial Conference,' to discuss U.S. trade strategies. The session will address tariff policies, global supply chains, and WTO reforms amid ongoing affordability concerns. Lawmakers aim to align positions ahead of the international meeting. This reflects heightened focus on trade legislation influencing domestic economic policy.

Minnesota Timberwolves visit Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video, pitting Anthony Edwards against Stephen Curry. Golden State rides a three-game win streak, while Minnesota boasts the league's top defense at 108.2 points allowed per 100 possessions. A win could tie them for third in the West at 46-22. Key matchup: Rudy Gobert vs. Warriors' small-ball lineups.