Engineering Change: CerviCheck’s Mission for Predicting Preterm Birth
CerviCheck is working to change that with a device that translates the cervix's physical properties into a reliable predictor of preterm birth. "[Preterm birth is] fundamentally a biomechanical failure," Butcher said. "Reading about 10% preterm birth is a lot different from talking with [the mothers]," she said, "and hearing about how both the mothers and the children have continued to live with the consequences." Nathan Briard ’28, who joined the mechanical team in his freshman spring, arrived through a different path. "We honed in on preterm birth after doing customer discovery, because the market was clear and the need was urgent."
Source:Daily Sun
March 23, 2026 01:06 UTC
Milon for engaging in politics based on sacrifice and public involvement
Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, March 22, 2026 (BSS)- Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milon, MP, has said that those seeking nomination in the upcoming local government elections must engage in politics based on sacrifice and public involvement. He stated, “The days of pleasing someone with good or bad food or giving expensive gifts to secure nomination are over. Advocate Milon further said, “If someone expects nomination without staying in the area or standing by people in times of need, they should forget that dream. The event was presided over by Mohanpur Upazila BNP President Shamimul Islam Mun and was attended by General Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. Among others present were former chairman of Dhurail Union and former organizational secretary of the upazila BNP, Kazim Uddin, along with leaders and activists of BNP’s affiliated and associate organizations.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 22:08 UTC
Fisherman’s body recovered from Tentulia river in Patuakhali
File PhotoPATUAKHALI, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - The body of fisherman Bablu Sikder, 65, who had gone missing in the Tentulia River in Bauphal upazila of the district, has been recovered. A diving team recovered his body from the river near the Mominpur Gazi Bari ghat area of Keshabpur union in the upazila. He had been fishing in the Tentulia River for livelihood for a long time. At one point, he lost balance due to the strong current and waves and drowned, going missing. His body was recovered after about 24 hours.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 21:18 UTC
Littwin: The movement is stronger than the disgrace of César Chávez — the icon now revealed as villain
SUBSCRIBEHuerta, who had stayed silent in order to protect the movement Chávez embodied, came forward to stand with the young girls, who are now in their 60s. This touches our history, our identity and the stories we were raised on.”César Chávez Park will be renamed. We shouldn’t dismiss Chávez’s work, which was clearly heroic. If you read the stories on the movement, you realize the enormity of Chávez’s work. In 2012, well before any revelations, Obama spoke at the dedication of the César Chávez national monument.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 21:07 UTC
Three Prominent Journalists Will Visit Cornell This Semester, Covering Careers Within Reporting and Media
Reading time: about 11 minutesThree prominent journalists will visit Cornell this semester, providing students with a closer look at careers ranging from investigative journalism to broadcast media communications. Zolan Kanno-Youngs: New York Times White House CorrespondentZolan Kanno-Youngs is a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering the Trump administration through his role as a White House correspondent. Show up in your subject's environment even when you're not on deadline,” Kanno-Youngs wrote. “Over time, the connections I made during those years have proven invaluable.”While a student at Cornell, Blakinger struggled with addiction to heroin and other drugs. Blakinger wrote that her time at The Sun continues to shape her career long after graduation.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 21:05 UTC
Student Assembly Funding Resolution Stalls, Kotlikoff Rejects Two Resolutions
Reading time: about 9 minutesThe Student Assembly engaged in a long debate about Resolution 66: “Reassessing Resolution 21:Approving the Recommendation for the 2026-2028 Student Activity Fee" before ultimately running out of time at their Thursday meeting. Under the Assembly charter, a presidential rejection effectively halts a resolution, meaning no further administrative action will be taken despite its passage within the Assembly. In his formal rejection of Resolution 55, Kotlikoff asserted his strong opposition to the measure. The resolution will now be moved to the top of the third reading calendar for debate at the next Assembly meeting on March 26. “In my opinion, if you're not raising your hand, you should not be running for re-election for Student Assembly,” he said, framing this legislative engagement as a baseline expectation for holding office in the Assembly.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 20:23 UTC
Cornell Hosts Stem Cell Registry Event to Help Juan Uribe ’96 Find His Son a Life-Saving Match
Reading time: about 4 minutesThe National Donor Marrow Program hosted a stem cell donor registry event, Big Red, Big Impact, with the goal of adding 10,000 student DNA samples to the NMDP donor registry between March 13-20. Juan Uribe ’96 spearheaded the tabling event in an attempt to expand the stem cell registry to find a life-saving match for his son, Max Uribe. In his pursuit to add 1 million people to the donor registry, Juan also aims to make it more diverse which would help minorities find matches in the future. As Juan continues his pursuit for a perfect match donor, he ended with one last call to action asking people to come to the drives. “We need more potential donors so at least one match can be given to every person in need,” Juan said.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 20:00 UTC
My daughter deserved better than a crematorium’s horrific betrayal | GUEST COMMENTARY
Anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss can relate to the first phase. Pregnancy loss is a singular kind of mourning. I asked myself what kind of mother I must be if I couldn’t protect my baby — in life, or even in death. Since going through challenges with fertility and pregnancy loss, she has begun writing a book highlighting women’s stories along the broken road to motherhood. You can find her at VaughanBagley.com and via her Substack, “Becoming Mom,” where she covers issues of fertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental health and motherhood.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 19:50 UTC
Raymond Mayer
Raymond George Mayer, 94, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2026 at Freedom Pointe Assisted Living. Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Rose Mayer in 2017 and his brothers Louis, James, Henry, Paul and sisters Dorothy and Sr Clarita OP. Raymond was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. Raymond worked in the Engineering Department at Bristol Myers in Hillside, NJ for 35 years before his retirement. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org Wounded Warrior Project - Donate.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 19:28 UTC
Vincent T. Scicchitano
Vincent "Vince" Thomas Scicchitano, born February 3, 1936, in Syracuse, New York, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 90, after courageously facing cancer with strength and grace. He was predeceased by his parents, Saverio "Sam" Scicchitano of Italy and Catherine "Kate" (Foriero) Scicchitano of Batavia, New York; his brother, Salvatore "Sam" Scicchitano (Marlene); his sister, Catherine "Tina" Carroll; and his niece, Mary Elizabeth Fraccola. Vince graduated from Eastwood High School in Syracuse, New York, and went on to earn a degree in Industrial Relations from LeMoyne College. Vince spent many years working in Human Resources at SUNY Upstate Medical Center and later served as Director of Labor Relations at Syracuse University. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Francis House in Syracuse, New York, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 19:28 UTC
RCC administrator exchanges Eid greetings with all walks of life
Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, March 22, 2026 (BSS)- Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton exchanged Eid greetings with people from various walks of life on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. He exchanged the greetings today at his office in the Nagar Bhaban. Distinguished citizens of Rajshahi metropolis, eminent personalities, leaders of different professional organizations, people from various occupations, and party leaders and activists attended the event. During the programme, the guests extended their Eid greetings to the administrator. In return, the RCC administrator shared the joy of Eid with them and conveyed his best wishes.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 18:18 UTC
Teenager dies while celebrating Eid with friends in Raninagar
NAOGAON, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - A teenage boy died after a locally made vehicle (locally known as votvoti) overturned and fell into a pond while he was out celebrating Eid with friends in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon. Hridoy, 12, son of Abdur Razzak of Amirpur village in the upazila. All the injured are also residents of Amirpur village. According to sources, a group of youths and teenagers from Amirpur village had gone out on a votvoti ride to celebrate Eid. On their way back home around 8:45 pm, the vehicle overturned and fell into a roadside pond near Bhatkoi Khagen’s pond.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 17:28 UTC
Valiant Freedom Fighter Md. Mainuddin passes away
Photo: BSSMANIKGANJ, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Valiant Freedom Fighter Md Mainuddin died today at his residence at the village Bongkhuri under Hatipara union of Manikganj Sadar upazila in the districtHe was 78, family sources said. Mainuddin left behind his wife, one son, three daughters and a lot of well-wishers to mourn his death. Freedom Fighter Md Mainuddin was buried this afternoon at their family grave with state honour. The people of all strata including co-fighters and government officials took part in the Janaza.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 16:46 UTC
Man electrocuted while fishing in Bogura
BOGURA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - A man has died after being electrocuted while fishing around 5:30 pm in Saghatiya village under Rameshwarpur Union of Gabtali upazila in the district. The deceased was identified as Shahinur Islam, 45, son of the late Tofazzal Hossain Tojam of the same village, said Sub-Inspector Abdur Razzaq of Gabtali Model Police Station. According to him, Shahinur Islam was catching fish by draining water from a nearby ditch using a submersible pump beside his house. After finishing the work, he accidentally came in touch with an electric wire while arranging it, resulting in electrocution. Locals noticed the incident and rushed to rescue him and took him to Gabtali Upazila Health Complex, but he died on the way.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 16:43 UTC
Economic ‘pressure’ weighing on Bangladesh due to Iran war: Amir Khosru
Bangladesh is already reeling from economic hardship due to the Middle East crisis, which may worsen the country’s economy further, fears Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. He made the remarks during a discussion with journalists at his Chattogram city residence on Sunday afternoon, saying the war in the Middle East will “increase pressure” on Bangladesh's economy. Additionally, the war in the Middle East has put a lot of pressure on the economy and if it continues, the pressure will keep soaring,” he warned. “That (energy supply) is still fairly stable.”The minister said the government is trying to cope with the pressure of the ongoing war in the Middle East through “management” so far. On the fuel supply front, he said: “The impact of the war is higher in Bangladesh because our main source of energy is the Middle East.
Source:bd News24
March 22, 2026 16:07 UTC