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Adrian Jones

Adrian Jones

Editor In Cheif
Denver, CO
Adrian Jones is Editor in Chief at Stonebridge Herald, covering US and international news with a focus on accuracy and public interest reporting. Based in Denver, CO, Jones leads editorial strategy and ensures rigorous journalism standards across all newsroom coverage.
Articles by Adrian Jones
FDA Issues Temporary Guidance to Prevent Supply Gap in Neonatal Starter Parenteral Nutrition

The FDA issued immediate guidance allowing compounding pharmacies to fill a looming shortage of IV nutrition for premature and critically ill newborns.

Yeastar Says It Recognized AI, Technical Innovation and Customer Achievements at Yeahs Awards 2026

Unified communications vendor Yeastar announced it honored partners and customers for work in artificial intelligence, technical innovation and customer success as part of its Yeahs Awards 2026 program.

Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to the ISS

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been named to NASA's upcoming SpaceX Crew-13 mission, joining three crewmates for a flight to the International Space Station.

Global Semiconductor Sales Hit Record $772 Billion in 2025 as AI Demand Drives Growth

The chip industry closed 2025 with record sales of roughly $772 billion, a 22% jump fueled largely by AI demand, while analysts and researchers point to continued growth and new chip technologies on the horizon.

How to Impeach a President: The Constitutional Steps, Explained

Impeaching a president is a two-chamber process set out in the Constitution, requiring a House majority to impeach and a two-thirds Senate vote to convict and remove. Here's how it works, with historical examples.

Infectious Disease Society Updates Treatment Guidelines for Drug-Resistant Gram-Negative Infections

New IDSA guidance on treating antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative infections leads a trio of infectious-disease developments, alongside Mayo Clinic's work on an airborne pathogen early warning system and Columbia's push for faster multi-infection testing.

RUN X Announces Launch of First 5K World Treadmill Championship

An event organized under the name RUN X has been announced as what is described as the first-ever 5 km World Treadmill Championship, though the announcement provided few specific details on timing, location or participants.

LG Innotek Announces Collaboration With NVIDIA to Advance Physical AI Technology

LG Innotek has revealed a new collaboration with NVIDIA, a move the South Korean electronics component maker says brings it closer to a leading position in the emerging physical AI market.

Who Really Makes the Best Smart Home Devices in 2026?

There's no single 'best' smart home brand in 2026 - Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung each lead different categories. Here's how to compare them, what a smart home actually costs, and whether it's worth the money.

GOP-Linked PAC Spends Over $1 Million to Boost Third-Party Candidate Against Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race

A Republican-aligned political action committee has poured more than $1 million into promoting a third-party socialist candidate in Ohio's Senate race, a move widely seen as aimed at splitting support away from Democrat Sherrod Brown, as the 2026 midterm money race intensifies across House and Senate contests.

ACA Marketplace Enrollment Drops 18% to 20.5 Million as Employer Premiums Set to Surge in 2027

New data show a sharp drop in individual ACA marketplace enrollment even as employers brace for their steepest premium increases in years, while Blue Cross Blue Shield begins issuing long-delayed antitrust settlement payments.

AGFUND Announces It Has Received International Award for Inclusive Banking and Social Impact

The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) announced it has been recognized with an international award honoring its work in inclusive banking and social impact.

AbbVie Presents Long-Term SKYRIZI and RINVOQ Data on Inflammatory Bowel Disease at UEGW 2026

AbbVie unveiled new long-term clinical and endoscopic outcomes data for its therapies SKYRIZI (risankizumab) and RINVOQ (upadacitinib) in inflammatory bowel disease at United European Gastroenterology Week 2026.

EU Hits Google With €890 Million Fine as Brussels Widens Big Tech Crackdown

The European Commission has fined Google roughly $1 billion for breaching EU competition rules, part of a broader European push that also includes a proposed new tax on large corporations, even as Washington continues to struggle to pass its own tech regulation.

2020 Census Apportionment: How It Reshuffled Seats in Congress

The 2020 census shifted seven House seats among 13 states, with Texas, Florida and Colorado among the winners and New York, California and Illinois among the losers. Here's how apportionment works and why it matters.

Flu Season 2026: When It Starts, When It Peaks, and How Bad This Year Could Be

Flu season in the U.S. typically runs from October through May, peaking between December and February, and early signals suggest the 2026-2027 season could follow a familiar pattern with some regional variation.

Revizto Releases Version 5.18, Adding Draft-First Review Tools for 2D Drawings and 3D Models

Revizto has released version 5.18 of its collaboration software, introducing a draft-first approach to technical reviews that spans both 2D drawings and 3D models.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Re-Terminates Union Contract Days After Being Ordered to Restore It

The Bureau of Prisons has moved again to end its collective bargaining agreement with correctional employees just days after being directed to reinstate it, as separate labor fights unfold over defense contractor stock buybacks and gig worker protections.

Telecom and Tech Layoffs: What's Really Happening in 2024

Telecom and tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs as they restructure, invest in AI, and cope with slower growth, with TCS among the firms announcing major layoffs.

Food Safety Alert, Biotech Shake-Up Headline a Busy Week in Health News

An FDA warning over alfalfa sprouts and a major pivot by vaccine maker Moderna into cancer treatment were among the top health stories this week, alongside ongoing coverage of Medicaid policy and public health trends.

Airoha Showcases Next-Generation 50G-PON Technology at Network X

Chipmaker Airoha demonstrated a next-generation 50G-PON solution at the Network X trade event, touting 50+50 Gbps symmetric data transmission and integrated connectivity features.

MediaTek Showcases 5G-Advanced Fixed Wireless Access Platform at Network X 2026

Chipmaker MediaTek unveiled a new 5G-Advanced Fixed Wireless Access platform during Network X 2026, highlighting its push into next-generation broadband connectivity.

The Great 5G Switch-Off: Why Some Phone Owners Are Going Back to 4G

Many smartphone owners are switching off 5G because it drains battery life faster and often doesn't deliver a noticeably better connection than 4G in their area.

Health News Roundup: Foodborne Outbreak Alert, Moderna's Pivot to Cancer Research, and Growing Public Health Policy Concerns

This week's health coverage spans a multistate foodborne illness investigation, a major biotech company's strategic shift toward cancer treatment, and mounting concerns over public health messaging and policy pressures nationwide.

Phillips & Associates Announces Date for 2027 National Plaintiffs' Summit on Workplace Discrimination

Law firm Phillips & Associates has announced the scheduling of its 2027 National Plaintiffs' Summit, an event focused on sexual harassment and employment discrimination issues.

Skanska Secures Additional $60 Million Contract for New Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida

Construction and development group Skanska has signed an additional contract worth USD 60 million, roughly SEK 560 million, for a new hospital project in Fort Myers, Florida.

Vaccine Guidance, Product Recalls and Global Health Milestones Mark Latest Public Health News

From updated seasonal vaccine recommendations and a serious food and supplement recall to longstanding warnings about respiratory viruses and progress against neglected tropical diseases, public health officials are juggling multiple fronts this week.

Scania and Prinoth Announce Partnership to Develop Electric Snow Groomers

Truck maker Scania and snow grooming vehicle manufacturer Prinoth have entered a partnership aimed at bringing electric powertrains to snow grooming machines.

National News Roundup: Tech Glitches, Diplomatic Tensions and a Family's Relief

From an FAA probe into Boeing software to a missing toddler found safe in Virginia woods, here's a look at the major non-violent stories shaping today's national headlines.

Cyber Security Careers: The Jobs, The Pay, And How To Break In

A breakdown of the main jobs available in cyber security, whether $200,000 salaries are realistic, if the field is still worth entering in 2026, and what qualifications you need to start.

Congress Advances Russia Sanctions, Clashes Over Iran War Powers and AI Data Centers

Lawmakers this week sent a sweeping Russia sanctions bill to the White House, sparred over resolutions on the Iran conflict, and turned new attention to the fast-growing footprint of AI data centers.

This Week in Health: Vaccine Guidance, Hormone Therapy Timing, and New Research Funding in Focus

From updated vaccine guidance for flu, COVID, and RSV to new findings on menopausal hormone therapy and major public health research funding, here's a roundup of the health stories making headlines this week.

IAB Tech Lab Unveils AAMP 3.0 to Standardize RFP-to-Buy Process for AI-Driven Ad Buying

IAB Tech Lab has announced AAMP 3.0, a new version of its framework aimed at standardizing the request-for-proposal-to-buy workflow as advertising increasingly moves toward AI agent-driven transactions.

Major Developments Unfold Across National and World News Today

From escalating conflict in Eastern Europe and new missile tests by North Korea to a deadly mine collapse in Sudan and a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in the U.S., a wave of significant stories is dominating headlines today.

Machine Learning, Explained Simply

Machine learning is a way for computers to learn from data instead of following fixed instructions, and it's the technology behind many tools we use every day, including ChatGPT.

Trump Administration's Press Ban, Foreign Policy Remarks Dominate Day's Political Coverage

A White House decision to bar several major news outlets, fresh comments on Canada and the war in Iran, and simmering tension with California over immigration policy highlight a busy day in national politics.

Vaccine Guidance, Measles Deaths and Global HIV Alarms Dominate This Week's Health News

From a national HIV emergency in Fiji to a growing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and shifting flu, COVID and RSV vaccine advice, this week's health headlines underscore mounting pressure on public health systems. Everyday wellness stories on sleep, stress and caffeine also featured prominently.

Kavalan and La Maison du Whisky to Present Exclusive Single-Cask Whiskies at Whisky Live Paris 2026

Taiwanese distiller Kavalan and French retailer La Maison du Whisky have announced a joint showcase of exclusive single-cask whisky selections at the Whisky Live Paris 2026 trade show.

DOJ Uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for First Time to Deport Afghan Woman Tied to ISIS-Inspired Plot

Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan national who supported her son and son-in-law's plot to carry out a mass shooting on Election Day 2024, has been removed from the United States in the first-ever case brought before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.

Jobs AI Can't Replace: What 2026 Data Shows and the Safest Careers

Jobs built on hands-on skill, physical presence and human trust, such as nurses, electricians and teachers, are the least likely to be replaced by AI.

Is Congress in Session? The 2026 Congressional Calendar and Recesses

Congress is not in session: the House and Senate are on pre-election recess until November 9, 2026, with government funding due to run out December 11.

Foodborne Outbreaks, Funding Shifts and Global Health Watch Dominate Public Health Headlines

From a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprouts to renewed NIH funding for HIV research, public health officials are juggling multiple fronts today, according to recent reporting from major health news outlets.

Schell Brothers Rebrands Middletown Parade of Homes as Charitable 'Month of Giving'

Homebuilder Schell Brothers announced it is transforming its annual Parade of Homes event in Middletown into a month-long charitable giving campaign, according to a company release.

Ukrainian National Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Role in Conti Ransomware Conspiracy

Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, 44, was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to deploy Conti ransomware, which infected more than 1,000 victims and generated over $150 million in ransom payments.

Cloud Computing Explained: Types, Jobs and Can You Learn It in 3 Months?

Cloud computing means renting computing power, storage and software over the internet instead of running them on your own machines. Here's how it works.

Washington's Week: GOP Divisions, Immigration Fights and a White House That Keeps Making Headlines

From internal Republican tensions over immigration to unusual White House social media activity and a wave of AI policy debate on Capitol Hill, the political landscape remains as unpredictable as ever.

Food Safety Alerts, Shifting Vaccine Policy Highlight Latest Public Health Developments

From a multistate foodborne illness outbreak to new questions over childhood vaccine schedules and federal oversight, public health officials and researchers are navigating a busy news cycle touching food safety, immunization policy, and disease research funding.

DUVA Unveils DUVA ONE Sleep Earbuds at IFA 2026

DUVA has announced DUVA ONE, a set of earbuds designed for sleep that the company says adjust in real time to the wearer, unveiled at the IFA 2026 technology trade show.

China Hour Announces Multi-Platform Partnership to Expand Chinese Audiovisual Content in South Africa

A new partnership announced by China Hour aims to broaden the availability of Chinese audiovisual programming to audiences in South Africa across multiple platforms.