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Periscope N E W S , O P I N I O N + A N A LY S I S

ON A HIGH
Median home prices
have soared during
Biden’s presidency.
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where wartime nuclear bombers were launched ▸ P.14

POLITICS

Will House
Prices Decide
the Election?
A new study has found that the cost of homes
could sway voters when they cast their ballots

soaring home prices across the u.s. have The initial idea was that homeowners tend to
strained affordability, squeezing many aspir- vote for the candidate who supports policies that
ing buyers out of the market and pushing both are perceived as beneficial to their property value.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump What was found was that homeowners in counties
to promise they’d do something if elected to lower where prices had climbed in the four years before
the cost of purchasing a property. an election were more likely to “vote-switch” to the
But rising prices have also meant that mil- incumbent party. Counties with poorer price per-
lions of homeowners in the country have seen formance, on the other hand, were more likely to
the value of their properties grow in the past few vote for the challenging party.
years—an appreciation that might push them to Home price changes influenced voters’ behav-
vote for Harris in November, according to a first- ior more in swing counties in seven battleground
of-its-kind study. states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North
In “Housing Performance and the Electorate,” Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
a study published in early 2023, researchers ana- At the time the study was published, it meant
lyzed home prices and election results that—based on the study’s results alone
at a nationwide level over each of the —homeowners in battleground
last six presidential elections, seeking to by
states were more likely to vote for Pres-
find out how the country’s “largest asset ident Joe Biden in November. Now that
GE T T Y [2 ]

GIULIA
class, residential real estate” influenced CARBONARO Biden has withdrawn from the race
individual voter behavior. and Harris has replaced him as the

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Periscope P O LI T I C S

Democratic nominee, this same years is still likely to give her an Happy Homeowners,
theory might weigh in favor of the advantage over Trump—at least Unhappy Renters
vice president. among homeowners. While homeowners—who make up
“Voters consider their financial cir- As of July, the median sale price the majority of voters—might be
cumstances when making decisions of a home in the U.S. was $438,837, happy about higher home prices,
at the ballot box,” Alan Tidwell, co-au- according to Redfin data, up from buyers and renters might feel
thor of the 2023 study and associate $422,000 a year earlier and $331,000 very differently.
professor of finance at the University in January 2021, when Biden was “Renters, especially those aspiring
of Alabama, told Newsweek. sworn into office. The 2023 study to purchase a house, may be influ-
“Typically, economic prosperity found that the relationship between enced by affordability concerns,
benefits the incumbent, while eco- home prices and voting behavior potentially leading to different voting
nomic downturns increase support was more significant if prices had preferences,” Tidwell said.
for the opposition party. Similarly, increased over the last year before a “Housing affordability concerns
our findings on house prices suggest presidential election. and the shortage of affordable hous-
that the performance of residential Over the past year, home prices ing are likely to have a significant role
real estate has a real and significant have surged in each of the seven in this year’s election, particularly
marginal impact on national elec- battleground states that Harris among renters and aspiring first-
tions,” he added. and Trump will be fighting over time homebuyers.”
“Voters are likely to respond favor- in November. According to Redfin, A May analysis by Zillow found
ably to rising housing prices—and home prices increased by 2.1 per- that rent prices had increased 1.5
housing equity—attributing these cent year-over-year in July in Ari- times faster than wages in most
gains to the incumbent candidate and zona, while they were up 3.3 percent major U.S. metropolitan areas in the
political party,” Tidwell explained. in Georgia, 6.4 percent in Michi- previous four years. At the national
“Both the incumbent candidate, if gan, 6 percent in Nevada, 2.2 per- level, rents surged by 30.4 percent
seeking reelection, and the incum- cent in North Carolina, 5.3 percent while income rose 20.2 percent
bent party benefit from this effect, i n P e n n s y l v a n i a a n d 8 . 6 p e r- between 2019 and 2023. As per Zil-
though it is more pronounced cent in Wisconsin. low’s latest data, the median rent for
when the incumbent candidate all bedrooms and all property types
is on the ballot.” in the country is currently $2,100,
TENANT TENSION While homeowners
While Harris is not the incumbent, have been benefiting, renters like
unchanged from last year.
the fact that she has been Biden’s these in New York have seen crippling Harris has pledged to lower home
vice president for the past four increases and a shortage of housing. prices by addressing the housing
shortage in the U.S., promising to
build 3 million new homes over four
years to fix the existing supply gap if
elected president.
She also said she would create
tax breaks for homebuilders tar-
geting first-time buyers and double
the available funding of $40 billion
to encourage local governments to
remove regulations that are slowing
down new construction.
Trump has not offered many
details on what he plans to do to
address the current housing afford-
ability crisis if elected president,
but said that he would stop illegal
immigration to reduce demand for

OCTOBER 04, 2024

 PLEDGE Harris said she will manage
the shortage of properties, and lower
housing prices, by building 3 million
new homes over the next four years.

Monetary Policy at the Brookings

Institution think tank, told News-
week that, while important, the
housing market will be only one of
many factors that voters will be con-
sidering in November.
“Housing costs are clearly on
the minds of a lot of voters—that’s
why politicians talk so much about
housing—but I don’t think the
outcome of this election will turn
on voters comparing the Trump and
Harris policy proposals,” Wessel said.
“There are bigger issues at stake—
the future of democracy, the nature
of U.S. alliances, the rule of law and
homes, which would free up proper- come down, but the effect won’t abortion rights,” he added.
ties for Americans. be felt anytime soon. Though there “There are winners and losers in
Newsweek contacted the Harris appears to be bipartisan agreement today’s housing market: folks who
and Trump 2024 campaigns by email on the need to increase housing own a house are enjoying rising
for comment but received no reply inventory and address shelter afford- prices; folks who want to buy their
before going to press. ability concerns, Tidwell said: “Any first house aren’t. Given that two-
Tidwell believes that “a substantial policies impacting housing could be thirds of Americans own their houses,
wave of new construction is neces- juxtaposed across the electorate and well, you can do the arithmetic.”
sary to meet growing demand, espe- resonate differently depending on The latest polls show that the 2024
cially after years of underbuilding an individual’s position as a renter, presidential race is still wide open
that followed the [2008 and 2009] buyer or homeowner.” only a few weeks before election
Great Recession and pandemic.” day. Following the first televised
“While plans designed to increase Still a Wide-Open Race debate between the two candidates
FROM LE F T: KE NA BE TA NCUR /A FP/GE T T Y; ROBYN BECK /AFP/GE T T Y

housing supply through new con- David Wessel, dire ctor of the on September 10, Harris was ahead
struction activities are oriented Hutchins Center on Fis c al & in Wisconsin with 49 percent of
toward longer-term solutions, the the vote over Trump’s 46 percent;
immediate impact on affordabil- Michigan, 48 percent over Trump’s
ity will take time to materialize 46 percent; and in Pennsylvania 48
and for the population to feel its percent over 47 percent, accord-
effect,” he said. “Voters are likely to ing to polling averages compiled
“More short-term measures such as
policy initiatives aimed at tax incen-
respond favorably to by Race To The WH.
The two candidates were head-to-
tives, legislative action or interest rate rising housing prices head in Arizona and North Carolina,
cuts could provide quicker relief to —and housing each with 47 percent of the vote.
renters and potential homebuyers.”
It is not yet clear how those pol-
equity—attributing ▸ Giulia Carbonaro is a US news
icies could affect homeowners and these gains to the reporter for newsweek. Follow her
their voting behavior should prices incumbent candidate.” on X @carbonaro_giu

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M I LI TA RY

Building
Back Stronger
The base from where the U.S. launched its nuclear
strikes to end World War II is being revived to counter
the growing Asia-Pacific threat posed by China

An overgrown Airfield on A hardstands that supported up to

small island in the Pacific, 265 B-29 Superfortress bombers.
once instrumental in America’s role In August 1945, North Field
in ending World War II, is being launched two of these bombers,
reclaimed by the U.S. Air Force as it Enola Gay and Bockscar, that car-
prepares for a future fight with China. ried out the first and only wartime
The remote island of Tinian, which use of nuclear weapons in human
is less than 40 square miles, is one of history. The dropping of atomic
three principal islands in the North- bombs “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” on
ern Mariana Islands, a string of Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively
sparsely populated islets in the West- ended the war with Japan and spared
ern Pacific Ocean that make up the American troops from a bloody and
U.S.’s westernmost frontier, costly invasion of the Japa-
along with the major mili- nese mainland to force the in support of operations in the vast
tary hub of Guam some 100 by empire’s surrender. Indo-Pacific theater.
miles to the south. R YA N Tinian’s two airfields In April, the Air Force said airmen
Tinian was known for CHAN met different fates after responsible for rehabilitation work on
its strategic value during the war. West Field, which North Field were restoring more than
the war. Due to its proximity to was built with two parallel runways 20 million square feet of degraded
Tokyo—less than 1,500 miles—it in the southwest, became part of pavement. The goal is to have the
later became a staging base to launch modern-day Tinian International rejuvenated runway serve as a “power
bomber attacks on mainland Japan. Airport. North Field became a histor- projection platform.” Clearance of
The island is a similar distance to ical landmark. Now, more than half a hundreds of acres of tropical jungle
China and other flashpoints in Asia, century later, unused and in disrepair, covering the airfield began in January,
with a U.S. Defense Department North Field is being brought back to and progress has already facilitated
plan costed at nearly $500 mil- life under an Air Force operational austere landings for regional exercises.
lion now preparing it to help the concept called Agile Combat Employ- The project’s precise completion
United States deter, or defeat, the ment, or ACE, which disperses units date is unknown. In spring, Fluor
Chinese military. and capabilities into smaller groups. Corp., an engineering company based
After the Allies captured Tinian Under the Pentagon’s Pacific in Irving, Texas, said it had been
in 1944, the Navy began construct- Deterrence Initiative, which puts awarded a $409 million contract for
ing what was then the world’s larg- China’s multi-domain threat at the “pavement and transportation sup-
est air base, building over existing forefront of U.S. defense planning, port” in North Field, with scheduled
airstrips for smaller Japanese three projects will add airfield completion in five years.
fighter planes. North Field alone operations to Tinian for refueling, Newsweek’s review of imagery
had four 8,500-foot runways and takeoff and landing and parking, all captured in the past year by the

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 WARTIME As the Tinian airbase was in
August 1945, with B-29 Superfortress
Enola Gay on the North Field (above)
following a bombing of Hiroshima.

European Space Agency’s Senti- operations,” Peden said, whereas the advancement of adversary mili-
nel-2 satellites showed North Field North Field currently sees “limited tary capabilities.
reemerging on Tinian’s surface, with aircraft operations.” The doctrine “is designed to
runways and taxiways slowly cleared increase operational resilience and
of overgrowth. Its four parallel run- Planning for Tomorrow’s flexibility by enabling forces to oper-
ways were visible in photographs Air War ate from a network of dispersed,
taken in September. In line with the Pentagon’s descrip- austere locations,” said Peden of
Pacific Air Forces spokesperson tion of China as America’s “pacing the Pacific Air Forces, which is a
Capt. Keith Peden confirmed to challenge,” the Air Force’s ACE guides component of the Hawaii-based U.S.
Newsweek the steady progress at the service’s reorganization of forces Indo-Pacific Command.
North Field, where significant steps in response to developments such as He also revealed details about the
have been taken toward employing “expanded divert airfield” at Tinian
ACE. The upgraded and expanded airport, previously West Field, which
airfield and surrounding facilities— will ensure the Air Force can “meet
over 20 million square feet of runway, mission requirements” if access to
taxiways and parking aprons—will North Field will support Guam’s Andersen Air Force Base and
support a wider range of aircraft, a wider range of other Western Pacific locations is
allowing the Air Force to “rapidly aircraft, allowing “limited or unavailable.”
PHOTOQUE ST/G E T T Y [2 ]

deploy and sustain forces in diverse The Northern Mariana Islands and
environments,” he said.
the Air Force to “rapidly Guam form part of the so-called sec-
“These enhancements are designed deploy and sustain ond island chain, a Cold War defense
to increase the airfield’s capacity to forces in diverse concept that sought to leverage allied
handle both routine and contingency environments.” or friendly territories to contain

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America’s foes in the wider Western of up to 3,400 miles. The DF-26 Maritime Operations, and the Marine
Pacific. The two strings, stretching intermediate-range ballistic missile, Corps’ Expeditionary Advanced
from Japan in the north down to known colloquially as the “Guam Base Operations.
Southeast Asia, remain part of a lay- Express,” is thought to be capable of
ered strategy to constrain Chinese striking the U.S. territory. Pacific Stepping Stone
naval and air activity in wartime. The rapidly evolving threat has The survival of American air and
Planning must account for Chi- forced the U.S. military to build naval power is crucial to any U.S. plan
na’s long-range ballistic missiles, new defense architecture on Guam to intervene in a Chinese amphibi-
which can reach U.S. military sites comprising multiple land-, sea- and ous invasion of Taiwan, with Beijing
throughout the region, including on air-based weapons, such as the maturing “anti-access/area denial”
Guam, which is also home to vital Standard Missile 3 and Terminal capabilities to keep U.S. forces out-
Navy and Marine Corps bases. Tin- High Altitude Area Defense, bet- side the first island chain.
ian is an ideal staging area for U.S. ter known as THAAD. “China strongly opposes the U.S.
military power, which is also part ACE aims to make U.S. military strengthening forward deployments
of the thinking: the island is 1,500- positions even harder to target by in the Asia-Pacific to seek unilateral
1,700 miles from the Taiwan Strait as decentralizing operations from tra- military advantage,” Liu Pengyu, the
well as the contested East and South ditional outposts like Andersen air Chinese Embassy spokesperson in
China seas, where Japan and the base—and overseas bases in Japan Washington, D.C., told Newsweek.
Philippines—two of the U.S. treaty and elsewhere—to smaller, dis- Liu urged the U.S. to respect China’s
allies—have long-running territorial persed locations. Other branches security concerns.
disputes with China. have developed similar doctrines for “ Taiwan is an inalienable part
Today, China’s Rocket Force pos- the Pacific conflict seemingly on the of China’s territory,” said Liu, who
sesses a variety of conventional and horizon: the Army’s Multi-Domain described the democratically ruled
nuclear-armed missiles with a range Operations, the Navy’s Distributed island and its political status as an
“internal affair.” The U.S. should “stop
creating factors that could heighten
tensions in the Taiwan Strait,” he said.

The Atomic Bomb Missions ▸ A map shows the route WWII bombers
The official’s comments came
shortly after Chinese and American
Enola Gay and Bockscar took from Tinian to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in defense officials met in Beijing for a
August 1945. The operations brought the war with Japan to an end. round of policy talks. The two sides
held an in-depth exchange of views
on their military relations and on
issues of common concern, China’s
Defense Ministry said.
The U.S. delegation was led by
Michael Chase, deputy assistant sec-
retary of defense for China, Taiwan
and Mongolia, according to the Pen-
tagon. The dialogue was an opportu-
nity for candid discussions about U.S.
concerns over issues affecting their
relationship, a senior U.S. defense
official said in a briefing.
“This is an intensely competitive
relationship, but we are commit-
ted to managing that competition
responsibly and preventing it from
Hiroshima, 6 August 1945 Nagasaki, 9 August 1945 veering into conflict,” the official said.

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 PROGRESS Clockwise from top left:
Images between September 2023 and
September 2024 from the European
Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellites
show development at the Tinian airfield.

think tank, wrote earlier this year

that Tinian’s location allows the
U.S. to respond rapidly to regional
security challenges. It also serves
as a strategic foothold for military
exercises, patrols and operations in
the Western Pacific.
“This enhances America’s ability to
deter potential adversaries and pro-
tect its interests in the region,” Thi-
bert said in Global Security Review,
where he argued the island’s airfields
could support logistics in the large
theater and act as a forward-oper-
ating hub for resupplying and refu-
eling units while facilitating the
The Pentagon says both China and reclamation work began. In 2012, a movement of troops and equipment
Russia pose threats to U.S. national Marine KC-130J Hercules tanker and across the region.
security, but that war with either is transport aircraft became the first It means the Air Force is likely to
“neither inevitable nor imminent.” plane since 1947 to land on North utilize Tinian as an alternate site for
American theater commanders, Field’s Baker runway. bomber flights currently operating
however, continue to plan for the In comparison, Tinian airport, out of Guam, a plan it has already
worst-case scenario. formerly West Field, has been used tested in the past. In 2018, a pair of
FROM LLE F T: DIMITRIOS K A R A MITROS /G E T T Y; COPE RNICUS DATA SPACE ECOSYSTEM [4]

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for multiple U.S. military exercises B-2 Spirit stealth bombers—capa-
did not respond to Newsweek’s in recent years. Air Force F-22 Rap- ble of delivering nuclear and con-
written requests for comment. The tor stealth fighter jets landed there ventional strikes—flew to Wake
governor ’s office of the North- earlier this year. Island for hot-pit refueling train-
ern Mariana Islands could not be Joshua Thibert, a contributing ing, in which the aircraft’s engine
reached for comment. senior analyst at the National Insti- is left running.
INDOPACOM leader Adm. Sam- tute for Deterrence Studies, a U.S. “Operating out of a location with
uel Paparo visited Tinian in July in a limited infrastructure highlights
demonstration of the U.S.’s “enduring the flexibility of U.S. forces in the
commitment to homeland defense Indo-Pacific to deter adversaries,
and honoring shared history in the and assure allies and partners,” the
Pacific,” the military said. The admi- “China strongly Air Force said at the time.
ral met airmen from the 513th Expe-
ditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable
opposes the U.S. The remote coral atoll is some
2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii and
Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, strengthening 1,500 miles northwest of Guam. Its
or RED HORSE, the Air Force unit forward deployments airfield dates back to 1935.
overseeing the revival of North Field.
Select American military aircraft
in the Asia-Pacific ▸ Ryan Chan is a freelance China
had already conducted flight opera- to seek unilateral news reporter at newsweek. Follow
tions in northern Tinian before the military advantage.” him on X @ryankakiuchan

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 AI could
r e vo l u t i o n i z e c l e a n e n e r g y,
but its power demands
are driving up emissions

BY JEFF YOUNG
AD OBE STOCK

Photograph by EL SHAD K ARIMOV NE WSWEEK .COM 19

 he vacant buildings and abandoned
works of the old steel mill in Midland, Penn-
sylvania, speak to the Ohio Valley town’s indus-
trial past. Crucible Steel employed thousands here for
nearly a century, driving the local economy before
it shuttered in the industry’s downturn decades ago,
leaving yet another rust belt artifact behind. But Maw-
son Infrastructure Group CEO Rahul Mewawalla sees
something else in the industrial waste: energy for a
data center to make this small town just east of the
Ohio state line part of the AI revolution.
“The underlying bones of the power infrastruc-
ture are there,” Mewawalla told Newsweek. Old
industrial sites like the Midland steelworks used
massive amounts of electricity, and the high-power
connections were still in place when the mill closed.
Mawson now has some 60 modular tractor-trail-
er-sized data center units humming away on 8 acres
of the former Crucible Steel site, crunching zeroes
and ones for digital customers. The gleaming metal
of the data units are a sharp contrast to the grimy
remnant structures and railroad tracks.
But the graphic processing units, or GPUs, inside
the data centers that make much of generative AI pos-
sible are energy hogs—gulping down electricity and
belching out high heat—which, in turn, require even

FrOM Le F t: cOU rte SY OF M AWSON INFr A StrUc t Ure G rOUP [2 ]; cOUrte SY OF AMEN R A MA SHARIKI
more power for cooling to keep the servers at oper-
ational temperature. Mewawalla said the recent ad-
dition of an AI customer spurred Mawson to expand
to 120 megawatts of computing power in Midland.
With billions of dollars currently flowing into AI
and the technical infrastructure it requires, how we
decide to both power and then apply the technolo-
gy could determine if AI proves to be a climate hero web searches with generative AI used 10 times
or a climate villain. the energy needed for a standard search. Training
With water for cooling from the Ohio River and a large language model is also energy intensive.
a nearby link to the fiber-optic network in Pitts- Training OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, by one estimate,
burgh, the old steelworks has the essential ingredi- may have used as much energy as 4,800 average
ents for a data center. Most crucially, though, on the American homes over a year.
opposite side of the river is the Beaver Valley Power An Electric Power Research Institute report this
Station, a nuclear plant slated for closure five years year estimated that by the end of the decade, data
ago but was kept open by its new owners, giving the centers could gobble up 9 percent of all U.S. electricity
data center plenty of carbon-free electricity. REPURPOSING NUCLEAR generation, up sharply from about 4 percent today.
“If you want to work with marquee AI customers, Mawson Infrastructure “Based on everything we’re seeing, that’s probably an
you’ve got to have clean energy,” Mewawalla said. Group’s servers (above) understated number,” Mewawalla said. “The demand
are powered in large
Estimates of AI energy use vary greatly, but is much more than what most people are envisioning.”
part by the former
one study found that generating an AI image for Beaver Valley Power
The race is on to secure all forms of power for
one popular model used as much power as fully Station, across the river the AI boom. On the other side of Pennsylvania,
charging a cellphone. Another study found that from the facility (top). Amazon Web Services purchased a data center in

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 ENVIRONMENT

“They are inTeresTed in W I N N I N G

March attached to Susquehanna Steam Electric
Station nuclear plant. Then in May, Amazon broke
ground on its first industrial-scale solar facility, a T h e a i m a r k e T, a n d T h e y ’ r e
150-megawatt array in Southern California with
going To do anyThing in Their
massive batteries to store power for use after dark.
In August, Microsoft launched a partnership p o w e r , i n c l u d i n g pav i n g o v e r
to build 500 megawatts of community-scale solar
T h e e n v i r o n m e n T, T o g e T T h e r e . ”
power across the country over the next five years.
Later that same month, Meta, parent company of
Facebook, announced a deal to buy 150 megawatts
of geothermal power to supply data centers. of the Earth, told Newsweek. “I feel pretty despon-
But even with those mass-megawatt clean ener- dent about the prospects of Silicon Valley ever meet-
gy investments, the bulk of U.S. electricity in most ing climate targets if they continue on this path.”
parts of the country still comes from burning fossil However, AI and machine learning are also being
fuels, especially natural gas. As utility companies applied to some of the toughest problems in clean
anticipate a spike in demand, some gas-fired gener- tech and climate science. Researchers are already us-
ation is being expanded while retirements of some ing these new tools in a wide range of climate-relat-
old, dirty coal burners are being delayed. ed applications, such as aligning intermittent renew-
That means the AI data center boom is also driv- able energy with the power grid’s needs, improving
ing up fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas predictions of climate-driven fires and floods and
emissions, even at some tech companies with repu- aiding discoveries of materials used in clean tech.
tations for ambitious climate goals. Amen Ra Mashariki directs AI and Data Strate-
Critics in some environmental groups said the gies at the Bezos Earth Fund in Washington, D.C.,
numbers reveal a different priority. “They are inter- INNOVATION AHEAD and oversees its AI for Climate and Nature Grand
Mashariki of the
ested in winning the AI market, and they’re going to Challenge. The contest offers $100 million to sup-
Bezos Earth Fund
do anything in their power, including paving over sees great potential in
port the best proposals applying AI to biodiversity
the environment, to get there,” Michael Khoo, Cli- the use of AI to scale conservation, sustainable proteins for agriculture
mate Disinformation Program director at Friends climate solutions. and power grid optimization.
As Mashariki sifted through the submissions to
pick the first-round winners, he saw examples of
how AI can help scale up climate solutions, and he
thinks we’re just scratching the surface of what’s
possible. “This grand challenge is the opportunity
to see what can happen,” he said.

Big Tech’s Climate Conundrum

The money flowing inTo Ai cAn encourAge
clean energy development in regions that still
depend heavily on fossil fuels. “Because the reve-
nues around AI infrastructure and the margins
are very healthy, we have the ability to provide new
economic incentives to now invest more heavily in
carbon-free energy,” said Mawson CEO Mewawalla.
But despite Big Tech’s clean energy spending
spree, the most recent sustainability reports from
Microsoft and Google both showed sharp jumps in
greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, largely due to
their AI growth. Both companies said they remain
committed to net-zero emission goals.

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 ENVIRONMENT

“We’re not letting up on any of our sustainability

objectives,” said Bobby Hollis, energy vice president
at Microsoft, which ranks fifth among software and
telecommunications companies on Newsweek’s list
of America’s Most Responsible Companies. The
company has set a goal to be carbon-negative by
the end of the decade by both cutting greenhouse
gas emissions and investing in ways to pull carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere.
However, the company’s sustainability report
showed aggregate emissions for 2023 were up 29
percent compared to 2020. Hollis said there has
been a lag between the rapid growth of AI and
the clean energy available. He said the company is
working on projects to bring additional carbon-free
POWERED UP
resources to the grid. “What you’re seeing now is a
Top to bottom:
real motivation to do them as quickly as possible so Secretary Granholm
that we don’t have to add additional resources that believes there is enough

FrOM Le F t: rOY rOcHLIN /G e t t Y/e MPIre StAte re ALt Y trUSt; cO Urte SY OF A e S; UNIteD StAte S NU cLe Ar reGUL AtO rY cOMMI SSION
don’t meet the carbon-free objectives,” he said. Hol- energy to power AI, with
lis predicted that improvements in efficiency at data sources like Amazon’s
Baldy Mesa solar
centers will also blunt the rising energy demand.
project in California
Work is underway to make the next wave of AI and the Beaver Valley
chips and servers less energy intensive and to im- Nuclear Power Plant
prove the cooling systems in data centers so that in Pennsylvania.

they require less water and energy. One promising

development submerges the AI GPU server in an oily
liquid to draw away heat, greatly reducing energy
EMISSIONS Despite ambitious targets to eliminate
emissions, CO2 output has been increasing at needs. But some researchers investigating AI’s cli-
ON THE RISE both Microsoft and Google, due largely to AI mate impact point to an ironic twist: as AI becomes
more efficient, we will likely make even greater use of
it, burning through just as much energy, if not more.
It’s an old economics concept called the Jevons
Paradox, named for the 19th-century English econ-
MICROSOFT

12,227,000 14,392,000 16,538,000 17,162,000 omist William Stanley Jevons, who observed more
MTCO2e MTCO2e MTCO2e MTCO2e coal being burned even as furnaces became more
efficient. “I think that we’re seeing that with AI,”
said research scientist Sasha Luccioni, who is the
climate lead at the machine learning research com-
pany Hugging Face. Luccioni said AI techniques
and hardware are getting more efficient. “But we’re
also using it in so many new different places that
GOOGLE

8,576,200 10,775,200 12,617,400 14,314,800 we’re losing any of those gains,” she said.
MTCO2e MTCO2e MTCO2e MTCO2e Luccioni is working on an assessment of the en-
ergy use and carbon footprint of different AI mod-
els in hopes of providing AI users with a way to
comparison shop based on climate concerns. Think
2020 2021 2022 2023
of it as an Energy Star rating system for AI.
SOURCES: MICROSOFT 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT; GOOGLE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2024 “I think that for a lot of people, this would be food

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 Meeting the Power Challenge
T h e A I dATA c e n T e r b o o m U.S. EnErgy SEcrEtary JEnnifEr granholm
Is Also drIvIng up fossIl fuel launched a press briefing last month with a ques-
tion she knew was on reporters’ minds. “The explo-
consump TIon And greenhouse gAs sive growth of AI is posing this big question, are we
e m I s s I o n s , e v e n AT T e c h c o m pA n I e s going to have enough energy to power AI?”
Granholm then answered her own question.
w I T h r e p u TAT I o n s f o r “We emphatically say ‘yes, we will,’” she said and
listed the ways her department is supporting AI de-
A M B I T I O U S C L I M AT E G O A L S . velopment and promoting clean energy to power
it. She said the country is on track to deploy more

for thought at least, and maybe a way of changing

or nudging behaviors,” she said.
However, she and other researchers said that work
is difficult because many tech companies are not shar-
ing the necessary data. Emma Strubell, an assistant
professor at Carnegie Mellon University and a visiting
researcher at the Allen Institute for AI, told Newsweek,
“There’s not sufficient information reported, particu-
larly about the most widely used models.”
Strubell and Luccioni joined with other AI and
sustainability researchers to support legislation
calling for more transparency about AI’s energy
footprint. Democratic Senator Ed Markey of Massa-
chusetts introduced the AI Environmental Impacts
Act in Congress early this year. Salesforce supports
it, but the bill has yet to gain support from most
tech companies. Representatives of Microsoft and
Meta declined to comment on the bill.
“I think there’s going to be a really large impact,
and we’re going to look back and wish that there
had been more regulations and monitoring in
place,” Strubell said.
MIT Assistant Professor Priya Donti is co-founder
and chair of Climate Change AI, a research group
that sponsors AI projects on a range of climate and
energy issues, from cleaner manufacturing in U.S. fa-
cilities to better flooding predictions for residents
of Fiji. She’s enthusiastic about AI’s climate benefits
but wary of some other ways AI is used. “I don’t think
that AI for climate is snake oil,” Donti told Newsweek.
“But it’s actually important to also consider the appli-
cations of AI that are making climate change worse.”
She said the technology has also been applied to
the oil and gas industry to accelerate exploration
and extraction of petroleum reserves. She added,
“It’s a big driver behind targeted advertising which
has implications for how we consume.”

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 “If you need to build a new transmission line in
the United States, that’s an eight-to-10-year process
from planning to permitting to construction,” he
said. “So that’s a big difference.”
Porter said that for many power providers, the
fastest way to add more electricity generation ca-
pacity is with new gas-fired turbines—not exactly a
win for climate action. In one region after another,
electric utilities are projecting and planning for
large increases in electricity demand. In the Caroli-
nas, for example, Duke Energy projects eight times
the electricity load growth by 2030 that the utility
company had anticipated just two years ago, much
of it due to growth by technology companies.
“We’re committed to finding smart, responsible
ways to meet that demand with cleaner energy,”
Heather Quinley, Duke’s managing director for ESG
& Sustainability, told Newsweek via email. She said
the company is investing in a range of energy sourc-
es, including a “significant buildout of renewables.”
At a White House energy event this summer,
Duke announced an agreement with major electric-
ity consumers such as Amazon, Google and Micro-
soft to innovate on clean energy development and
financing. Duke’s approach includes something
called Accelerating Clean Energy tariffs, a new rate
structure designed to encourage big companies to
invest in clean energy technologies such as energy
storage or even new nuclear power.
However, Duke also plans on adding more fos-
sil fuel generation, with several new gas-fired tur-
than 60 gigawatts of clean energy and energy bines in consideration. Clean energy advocates in
storage capacity this year. “That’s like building 30 the region say the prospect of greater data center
Hoover Dams just in one year.” demand is already pushing Duke off target for re-
Yet many questions remain about how quickly ducing greenhouse gas emissions.
clean energy can be connected to the grid and AI “If Duke builds those new gas plants, it will be
data centers. David Porter is vice president of Elec- very difficult for them to meet their decarboniza-
trification and Sustainable Energy Strategy at the tion goals,” Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Electric Power Research Institute. He said EPRI is
working with tech companies and electric utility
companies to meet the demand for clean electrons. A s u t i l i t y c o m pA n i e s
A n t i c i pAt e A S P I K E I N D E M A N D ,
“The biggest challenge for the utility executives is
still the timing and how quickly they can bring re-
sources to bear to match up with the data centers,” s o m e g A s - f i r e d g e n e r At i o n
Porter said.
A new data center can be ready to go in just two i s b e i n g e x pA n d e d w h i l e
years, Porter said, but the transmission lines to car- r e t i r e m e n t s o f o l d, d i r t y c oA l
ry electricity from, say, a new solar or wind facility
to that data center can take four or five times as long. b u r n e r s A r e b e i n g d e l Ay e d .

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 ENVIRONMENT

THE HIDDEN
COST OF AI
Everything
from training
models to running
G E N E R AT I N G CHARGING A queries has an 10X REGUL AR
C H AT G P T
O N E A I I M AG E SMARTPHONE energy cost GOOGLE SEARCH

Research Director Maggie Shober told Newsweek. CO2 per unit of energy when burned than does gas.
Shober said the North Carolina legislature set a “We know our progress to net-zero will not be lin-
POWER FOR GOOD
goal for Duke Energy to reduce carbon emissions ear,” Quinley said. “It will continue to fluctuate as
Quinley of Duke Energy
by 70 percent by 2030 as part of a longer path to (below) promotes
we retire coal generation.”
reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. “Duke incentives for cleaner
Energy says they cannot meet that 70 percent re- energy for companies A Force for Good?
duction goal until 2035,” Shober said. like Meta. Salesforce So, iS Ai villAin or hero in thiS SAgA? lASt month,
is one of few tech
Quinley said the addition of natural gas will ensure Suzanne DiBianca, executive vice president and chief
companies supporting
reliability of power supply while the company closes legislation for more
impact officer at Salesforce, told Newsweek, “I think,
its remaining coal-burning power stations. Coal is the transparency about 100 percent, AI will be a good guy as it relates to cli-
FROM TOP LEF T: PAUL M ORIGI/G E T T Y/HAD DAD M E DIA ; SM ITH COLLEC TION/G ADO/GE T T Y; THE MACHINE PHOTOGR APHY

most carbon-intensive of fossil fuels, releasing more AI’s footprint. mate.” She said that the firm, which appears on News-
week’s 2024 rankings of America’s Most Responsible
Companies, America’s Greenest Companies and the
Most Trustworthy Companies in America plus the
2023 World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, is invest-
ing in entrepreneurs who are forging climate-positive
uses for AI. “We’re seeing so much innovation.”
Even some of those critical of tech companies’
rush into AI said they recognize the technology’s
climate benefits. “I have been one of the people to
continually point out concerns,” Carnegie Mellon’s
Strubell said. “I also am very optimistic about the
potential positive environmental impact.”
Mashariki of the Bezos Earth Fund took the
question in a slightly different direction. “What I’m
going to say is, ‘I’m very familiar with the hero’s
journey,’” he said with a sly grin.
A Star Wars fan, Mashariki pointed to Luke Sky-
walker as the classic example of a character who
faces challenges and a reckoning before becom-
ing a hero. Similarly, AI might have a dark side,
but Mashariki said he thinks it will be a force for
climate good in the end. “Ultimately, the answer
is hero, but we are most certainly on that hero’s
journey,” he said. “All of us—from government to
philanthropy, private sector, media—all have to be
a part of that journey.”

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BE S T

26 NE WSWEEK .COM
 ne of the challenges of aging is
finding the right care from sources
that you trust—you want to know
that you or your loved ones are in good
hands during a new phase of life. Nursing
homes can provide crucial services for those
who need general care or medical assis-
tance in their day-to-day lives. In fact, there
were an estimated 1.2 million nursing home
residents across the country in 2023, ac-
cording to global data research firm Statis-
ta. That number is expected to increase.
To assist seniors and their loved ones in con-
sidering long-term care options, Newsweek and
Statista are partnering for the fourth year to
rank America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025.
This year’s list recognizes 1,050 nursing
homes across the 25 states with the highest
number of facilities, according to Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The top
nursing homes in each state were assessed and
ranked based on four pillars: performance data,
recommendations of medical professionals, ac-
creditations and resident satisfaction.
We hope this list helps you find the best
available care options for you or your loved
ones. Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief
HALFPOINT IM AGE S /GE T T Y
 = Continuing Care Retirement Community; = Medicare; = Medicaid

AL ABAMA 6 West Gate Village 10 Hatley Healthcare & Rehabilitation

BREWTON; 125 CLANTON; 201
50 -99 beds

1 Sacred Heart Residence - 7 Southern Springs Health Care 11 McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center
Little Sisters of the Poor UNION SPRINGS; 123 GADSDEN; 209
MOBILE; 75
ov er 1 50 beds 12 Springhill Rehabilitation
2 Washington County Nursing Home 1 Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center and Senior Residence
CHATOM; 88 HANCEVILLE; 208 MOBILE; 151

3 El Reposo Nursing Facility 2 Heritage Health Care & Rehab 13 Cherokee County Health
FLORENCE; 60 TUSCALOOSA; 216 & Rehab Center
CENTRE; 185
4 Piedmont Health Care Center 3 Gadsden Health and Rehab
PIEDMONT; 91 GADSDEN; 168 ARIZONA
100 -149 beds
5 Arbor Woods Health & Rehab 4 Westside Terrace Healthcare
REFORM; 85 DOTHAN; 165 1 Friendship Village of Tempe
TEMPE; 128
100 -149 beds
5 Arbor Springs Health
1 Aliceville Manor Nursing Home and Rehab Center 2 Archstone Care Center
ALICEVILLE; 100 OPELIKA; 225 CHANDLER; 120

2 Crossville Health and Rehabilitation 6 Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing 3 Arizona State Veteran Home - Tucson
CROSSVILLE; 143 & Rehabilitation - Florence TUCSON; 120
FLORENCE; 222
3 Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne 4 Citadel Post Acute
FORT PAYNE; 123 7 Capitol Hill Healthcare MESA; 128
MONTGOMERY; 284
4 Fayette Medical Center - 5 Camelback Post-Acute Care and
Long Term Care Unit 8 Rehab Select at Albertville Rehabilitation
FAYETTE; 122 ALBERTVILLE; 159 PHOENIX; 107

5 EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home 9 Crowne Health Care of Eufaula 6 Freedom Plaza Care Center
VALLEY; 103 EUFAULA; 180 PEORIA; 111

weighting of the performance available). As a minor additional ment. A mention in the ranking

ME T HODOL OGY
data pillar was increased within pillar of the scoring, evaluations is a positive recognition based
the scoring model to reflect from residents and relatives on peer recommendations and
the emphasis on the medical from Google were included for publicly available data sources
key performance indicators. For each nursing home. Based on the at the time. The ranking is the
AMERICA’S BEST NURSING HOMES peer recommendations, Statista available data, Nursing homes result of an elaborate process
2025 highlights the nation’s invited thousands of medical ex- received a resident satisfaction which, due to the interval of
top 1,050 nursing homes out of perts (registered nurses, nursing rating between 0 and 5 stars. data collection and analysis, is a
14,858 analyzed. The evalua- home managers and administra- reflection of the last 12 months
tion is based on the following tors, licensed practical nurses/ The overall rating is the weighted only. Furthermore, events pre-
four pillars: performance licensed vocational nurses, nurs- average of the performance ceding or following the period
data, peer recommendations, ing assistants, therapists and data score (52%), the reputation August 21, 2023 – August, 21,
accreditations and resident physicians) to an online survey. score (33%), the accreditation 2024, and/or pertaining to
satisfaction. Nursing homes in Additionally, experts from all score (10%) and the resident individual persons affiliated/
the 25 states with the highest over the U.S. could participate satisfaction score (5%). The associated with the facilities
number of facilities, according in the survey of the America’s best 1,050 nursing homes are were not included in the metrics.
to the Centers for Medicare & Best Nursing Homes by State on awarded with a rank in their own The results of this ranking
Medicaid Services (2024) were newsweek.com. Email verifica- state, resulting in 20 individual should not be used as the sole
considered in the study. Included tion was required and self-rec- lists for nursing homes with source of information for future
are single branches of nursing ommendation was not possible. 50-99 beds and 25 individual deliberations. The information
homes with at least 50 certified The survey data was collected lists for nursing homes with provided in this ranking should
beds, which are not part of the from June to July 2024. As an 100-149 beds and for nursing be considered in conjunction
Specialty Focus Facility program. additional element, accredita- homes with at least 150 beds. with other available information
tions from the Joint Commission about nursing homes or, if possi-
Statista used Centers for Medi- International and Commission on The rankings are comprised ble, accompanied by a visit to a
care & Medicaid Services data Accreditation of Rehabilitation exclusively of nursing homes facility. The quality of nursing
to determine the performance Facilities have been included that are eligible regarding the homes that are not included in
of nursing homes. This year, the in the scoring model (where scope described in this docu- the rankings is not disputed.

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 ov er 1 50 beds

1 Bella Vita Health and

Rehabilitation Center
GLENDALE; 176

2 North Mountain Medical

and Rehabilitation Center
PHOENIX; 155

3 Plaza Healthcare
SCOTTSDALE; 179

4 Horizon Post Acute and

Rehabilitation Center
GLENDALE; 196

5 Apache Junction Health Center

APACHE JUNCTION; 190

6 Coronado Healthcare Center

PHOENIX; 191

7 Estrella Health and Rehab Center

AVONDALE; 161

8 Ridgecrest Post Acute

PHOENIX; 200 8 Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation 8 Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation
PETALUMA; 90 & Healthcare
9 Peoria Post Acute & Rehabilitation SAN DIEGO; 120
PEORIA; 159 9 Sun Mar Nursing Center
ANAHEIM; 69 9 Sharp Chula Vista - Birch Patrick
10 Life Care Center of Sierra Vista Convalescent Center
SIERRA VISTA; 152 10 Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center CHULA VISTA; 100
MERCED; 71
11 Life Care Center of Mi Casa Nursing Center 10 Medical Hill Healthcare Center
MESA; 180 11 Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton OAKLAND; 124
FULLERTON; 99
12 Life Care Center of North Glendale 11 Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
GLENDALE; 223 12 Casa Dorinda RIVERSIDE; 120
SANTA BARBARA; 52
13 Park Avenue Health and 12 Greenhaven Healthcare Center
Rehabilitation Center 13 Redwood Terrace SACRAMENTO; 148
TUCSON; 200 ESCONDIDO; 59
13 Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital
14 Rio Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation 14 Spring Lake Village LOS ANGELES; 121
PEORIA; 150 SANTA ROSA; 70
14 Beach Creek Post-Acute
CALIFORNIA 15 Creekside Healthcare Center ANAHEIM; 138
SAN PABLO; 80
50 -99 beds
100 -149 beds 15 Mission Skilled Nursing
1 Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Subacute Center
& Nursing Home 1 Valley Healthcare Center SANTA CLARA; 133
SAN DIEGO; 98 SAN BERNARDINO; 109
16 Vacaville Convalescent
2 Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2 Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center and Rehabilitation Center
NEWPORT BEACH; 59 HIGHLAND; 116 VACAVILLE; 120

3 Mary Health of the Sick 3 Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute 17 Villa Coronado Skilled Nursing Facility
NEWBURY PARK; 61 SUNNYVALE; 140 CORONADO; 122

4 Lawton Skilled Nursing 4 Copper Ridge Care Center 18 Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center
HIN TERHAUS PRODUC TION S /G E T T Y

& Rehabilitation Center REDDING; 125 LONG BEACH; 104

SAN FRANCISCO; 68
5 Gilroy Healthcare and 19 Veterans Home of California–Barstow
5 La Palma Nursing Center Rehabilitation Center BARSTOW; 120
ANAHEIM; 72 GILROY; 134
20 Vista Knoll Specialized Care
6 Bayberry Skilled Nursing & 6 Alta Gardens Care Center VISTA; 119
Healthcare Center GARDEN GROVE; 129
ov er 1 50 beds
CONCORD; 99
7 Veterans Home Of California - Fresno 1 Compass Health - Mission
7 Piedmont Gardens FRESNO; 120 View Health Center
OAKLAND; 94 SAN LUIS OBISPO; 162

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 17 Rossmoor Post Acute 2 Boulder Post Acute
WALNUT CREEK; 155 BOULDER; 162

18 MainPlace Post Acute 3 Briarwood Health Care Center

ORANGE; 169 DENVER; 201

19 La Jolla Nursing and 4 Veterans Community Living

Rehabilitation Center Center at Fitzsimons
LA JOLLA; 161 AURORA; 180

20 Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 5 Life Care Center of Longmont

CHULA VISTA; 180 LONGMONT; 187

21 San Gabriel Convalescent Center CONNECTICUT

ROSEMEAD; 151
50 -99 beds

22 The Orchard Post Acute Care 1 Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing

WHITTIER; 162 & Rehabilitation Center
STRATFORD; 60
23 Idylwood Care Center
SUNNYVALE; 185 2 Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge
WEST REDDING; 59
24 Victoria Care Center
VENTURA; 188 3 Jerome Home
NEW BRITAIN; 94
2 Edgemoor DP SNF 25 San Luis Post Acute Center
SANTEE; 192 SAN LUIS OBISPO; 162 4 McLean
SIMSBURY; 89
3 Marquis Shasta COLORADO
REDDING; 180 50 -99 beds 5 Portland Care & Rehabilitation Centre
PORTLAND; 65
4 Mission de la Casa Nursing 1 Advanced Health Care of Aurora 100 -149 beds
& Rehabilitation Center AURORA; 54
SAN JOSE; 163 1 Southington Care Center
2 The Center at Foresight SOUTHINGTON; 130
5 Crestwood Manor Modesto GRAND JUNCTION; 54
MODESTO; 194 2 Cherry Brook Health Care Center
3 Frasier Meadows COLLINSVILLE; 100
6 Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital BOULDER; 54
LOS ANGELES; 210 3 Jefferson House
4 Brookdale Skyline NEWINGTON; 104
7 Ararat Nursing Facility - Mission Hills COLORADO SPRINGS; 57
MISSION HILLS; 254 4 Ludlowe Center for Health
5 Clermont Park & Rehabilitation
8 Crestwood Manor DENVER; 63 FAIRFIELD; 144
STOCKTON; 190 100 -149 beds
5 Avon Health Center
9 Buena Vista Care Center 1 Beth Israel at Shalom Park AVON; 120
SANTA BARBARA; 150 AURORA; 135
6 Fairview
10 Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation 2 Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s GROTON; 120
LOS ALAMITOS; 150 Center of Excellence at Aurora
AURORA; 120 7 Bishop Wicke Health &
11 Long Beach Healthcare Center Rehabilitation Center
LONG BEACH; 163 3 Life Care Center of Greeley SHELTON; 120
GREELEY; 124
ov er 1 50 beds
12 Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
LODI; 150 4 Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 1 Whitney Rehabilitation
FORT COLLINS; 100 Care Center
13 El Encanto Healthcare HAMDEN; 150
& Habilitation Center 5 Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community
CITY OF INDUSTRY; 185 AURORA; 110 2 Saint Mary Home
WEST HARTFORD; 256
14 Alameda Hospital 6 Lemay Avenue Health
Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Facility 3 West Hartford Health &
ALAMEDA; 181 FORT COLLINS; 130 Rehabilitation Center
WEST HARTFORD; 160
15 Escondido Post Acute 7 South Valley Post Acute
ESCONDIDO; 180 DENVER; 106 4 Masonicare Health Center
WALLINGFORD; 366
ov er 1 50 beds
16 Generations Healthcare - English Oaks
Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospital 1 Life Care Center of Pueblo 5 Touchpoints at Bloomfield
MODESTO; 180 PUEBLO; 187 BLOOMFIELD; 150

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6 ARK Healthcare & Rehabilitation 5 Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai 10 Solaris Healthcare East Orlando
at Branford Hills Residences Boca Raton ORLANDO; 110
BRANFORD; 190 BOCA RATON; 60
11 Abbey Delray
7 Complete Care at Groton Regency 6 The Mayflower Health Center DELRAY BEACH; 100
GROTON; 162 WINTER PARK; 60
12 Advanced Care Center
8 Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation 7 Sunnyside Village CLEARWATER; 120
& Health Care Center SARASOTA; 60
GREENWICH; 217 13 Palm Garden of Tampa
8 Chatsworth at PGA National TAMPA; 120
9 Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain PALM BEACH GARDENS; 62
NEW BRITAIN; 282 14 Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center
9 Solaris Healthcare Daytona TRENTON; 120
10 The Hebrew Center for DAYTONA BEACH; 73
Health and Rehabilitation 15 Pruitthealth - Panama City
WEST HARTFORD; 257 10 Palmetto Care Center PANAMA CITY; 101
HIALEAH; 90
11 Lord Chamberlain Nursing 100 -149 Beds 16 Healthpark Care Center
& Rehabilitation Center FORT MYERS; 112
STRATFORD; 190 1 Westminster Point Pleasant
BRADENTON; 120 17 Jackson Gardens Health
12 Complete Care at Kimberly Hall South & Rehabilitation Center
WINDSOR; 180 2 The Gardens Court MIAMI; 120
PALM BEACH GARDENS; 120
13 The Nathaniel Witherell 18 Freedom Plaza Senior Living
GREENWICH; 202 3 Belleair Health Care Center SUN CITY CENTER; 113
CLEARWATER; 120
14 Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 19 Glades West Rehabilitation
NORWALK; 150 4 Riverside Care Center & Nursing Center
MIAMI; 120 PEMBROKE PINES; 120
FLORIDA
50 -99 Beds 5 Westminster Towers 20 Tamarac Rehabilitation & Health Center
ORLANDO; 120 TAMARAC; 120
1 Surrey Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ov er 1 50 Beds
BRADENTON; 74 6 Bartram Crossing Skilled Nursing
JACKSONVILLE; 100 1 River Garden Hebrew Home
2 Palmetto Subacute Care Center JACKSONVILLE; 180
MIAMI; 95 7 Centre Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
TALLAHASSEE; 140 2 Riviera Health Resort
3 Coral Gables Nursing and CORAL GABLES; 223
Rehabilitation Center 8 Solaris Healthcare - Windermere
MIAMI; 87 ORLANDO; 120 3 Victoria Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
4 Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation 9 Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation Center MIAMI; 314
MAYO; 60 TALLAHASSEE; 113
4 Jackson Memorial Perdue
Medical Center
CUTLER BAY; 163

5 Majestic Oaks at John Knox

Village of Central Florida
ORANGE CITY; 150

6 Life Care Center of Estero

ESTERO; 155

7 Okeechobee Healthcare Facility

PE OP LEIMAGE S /GE T T Y; SE VE NT YFOUR /G E T T Y

OKEECHOBEE; 210

8 The Legacy at Boca Raton -

Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
BOCA RATON; 180

9 Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

PLANTATION; 152

10 Pines of Sarasota - Rehabilitation

& Senior Care Community
SARASOTA; 204

11 Braden River Rehabilitation Center

BRADENTON; 208

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12 The Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers 5 Lynn Haven Health and Rehabilitation 11 Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation
OrLANDO; 168 GrAY; 104 DOUGLAS; 168

13 Kendall Lakes Health 6 Brown Health and Rehabilitation 12 Miller Nursing Home
and Rehabilitation Center rOYStON; 144 cOLQUItt; 157
MIAMI; 150
7 Heart of Georgia 13 Magnolia Manor of Midway
14 Larsen Health Center at Shell Point eAStMAN; 100 MIDWAY; 169
FOrt MYerS; 219
Ov er 1 50 Beds
14 Anderson Mill Center for
15 Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center 1 A.G. Rhodes - Wesley Woods Nursing and Healing
DAYtONA beAcH; 192 AtLANtA; 150 AUSteLL; 170

16 Menorah Manor - Samson Nursing Center 2 Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation 15 Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods
St. PeterSbUrG; 180 ALbANY; 186 AtLANtA; 250

17 Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 3 Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Nursing ILLINOIS
PeNSAcOLA; 155 DALLAS; 182
50 -99 Beds

18 Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center 4 Life Care Center of Gwinnett 1 The Terraces at The Clare
PeNSAcOLA; 170 LAWreNceVILLe; 163 cHIcAGO; 50

19 Chautauqua Springs Health Center 5 Oakview Health and Rehabilitation 2 The Springs at Monarch Landing
DeFUNIAK SPrINGS; 180 SUMMerVILLe; 151 NAPerVILLe; 96

20 Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 6 Traditions Health & Rehabilitation 3 Alden Estates of Skokie
FOrt LAUDerDALe; 198 LItHONIA; 182 SKOKIe; 56

21 Solaris Healthcare - Merritt Island 7 The Oaks - Bethany (Skilled Nursing) 4 The Selfhelp Home
MerrItt ISLAND; 180 VIDALIA; 168 cHIcAGO; 72

22 Joseph L. Morse Health Center 8 Florence Hand Home 5 Meridian Village Lutheran
WeSt PALM beAcH; 230 LAGrANGe; 150 Senior Services
GLeN cArbON; 70
23 Avante Jacksonville 9 Southland Health & Rehabilitation
JAcKSONVILLe beAcH; 165 PeAcHtree cItY; 155 6 Memorial Care Center
beLLeVILLe; 82
24 The Woodlands at John Knox Village 10 Christian City Nursing &
POMPANO beAcH; 194 Rehabilitation Center 7 Little Sisters of the Poor - St. Mary’s Home
UNION cItY; 200 cHIcAGO; 76
25 Solaris HealthCare - Charlotte Harbor
POrt cHArLOtte; 180

GEORGIA
50 -99 Beds

1 Lenbrook
AtLANtA; 60

2 Pebblebrook Health Center at Park Springs

StONe MOUNtAIN; 60

3 Avalon Health & Rehabilitation

NeWNAN; 90

4 Heritage Inn of Sandersville

SANDerSVILLe; 60

5 Treutlen County Health & Rehabilitation

SOPertON; 50
100 -149 Beds

1 A.G. Rhodes - Atlanta

AtLANtA; 138

2 Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

SPrINGFIeLD; 105

3 Pruitthealth - Rome
rOMe; 100

4 Pruitthealth - Austell
AUSteLL; 124

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8 Celebrate Senior Living Niles

NILES; 55

9 Alden Estates of Evanston

EVANSTON; 99

10 Radford Green at Sedgebrook

LINCOLNSHIRE; 84
100 -149 beds

1 Westminster Place
EVANSTON; 105

2 Alden Estates of Shorewood

SHOREWOOD; 100

3 Central Baptist Village

NORRIDGE; 116

4 Avondale Estates of Elgin

ELGIN; 120

5 Eden Village
GLEN CARBON; 107

6 Pavilion of Ottawa
OTTAWA; 135

7 Franciscan Village 12 Buckingham Pavilion INDIANA

LEMONT; 127 CHICAGO; 235
50 -99 beds
8 Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka 13 Balmoral Nursing Home 1 The Willows Health Center
EUREKA; 100 CHICAGO; 213 at Westminster Village
WEST LAFAYETTE; 72
9 The Arc at Streator 14 Avantara Lake Zurich
STREATOR; 130 LAKE ZURICH; 203 2 Bethany Pointe Health Campus
ANDERSON; 74
10 Oak Hill 15 Alden Long Grove Rehab & Health
WATERLOO; 144 LONG GROVE; 246 3 Hubbard Hill
ov er 1 50 beds ELKHART; 66
16 Citadel of Northbrook
1 DuPage Care Center NORTHBROOK; 158 4 Marquette
WHEATON; 366 INDIANAPOLIS; 96
17 Lee Manor
2 Burgess Square Healthcare & Rehab Centre DES PLAINES; 262 5 Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
WESTMONT; 203 FORT WAYNE; 68
18 Knox County Nursing Home
3 Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County KNOXVILLE; 169 6 Bell Trace Health and Living Center
JOLIET; 157 BLOOMINGTON; 90
19 Astoria Place
4 Whitehall of Deerfield Healthcare Center CHICAGO; 164 7 Orchard Pointe Health Campus
DEERFIELD; 190 KENDALLVILLE; 58
20 Alden Park Strathmoor
5 Ascension Living - Casa Scalabrini Village ROCKFORD; 189 8 Amber Manor Care Center
NORTHLAKE; 229 PETERSBURG; 64
21 The Pearl of Evanston
6 Good Samaritan Home of Quincy EVANSTON; 158 9 Paddock Springs
QUINCY; 203 WARSAW; 60
22 Encore Village
7 Avantara Long Grove SCHAUMBURG; 169 10 Christian Care Retirement Community
LONG GROVE; 195 BLUFFTON; 86
23 Wynscape Health &
K IWI S /GE T T Y; HALFPOINT/G E T T Y

8 Elevate Care Northbrook Rehabilitation at Wyndemere 11 Elkhart Meadows

NORTHBROOK; 298 WHEATON; 199 ELKHART; 58

9 St. Patrick’s Residence 24 Lutheran Home 12 North River Health Campus

NAPERVILLE; 209 ARLINGTON HTS; 354 EVANSVILLE; 58

10 Oak Brook Care 25 Alden Poplar Creek 13 Heritage Pointe of Huntington

OAK BROOK; 156 HOFFMAN ESTATES; 217 HUNTINGTON; 78

11 Ascension Resurrection Village Life Center 26 Meadowbrook LaGrange 14 Covered Bridge Health Campus
CHICAGO; 157 LA GRANGE; 197 SEYMOUR; 78

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 10 American Senior Communities - East
Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
ELKHART; 152

11 Miller’s Merry Manor - Marion

MARION; 176

12 Saint Anne Communities at Randallia Place

FORT WAYNE; 166

KENTUCK Y
50 -99 Beds

1 Prestonsburg Health Care Center

PRESTONSBURG; 56

2 The Willows at Fritz Farm

LEXINGTON; 54

3 Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse

NERINX; 55

4 Westport Place Health Campus

LOUISVILLE; 62

5 Redbanks Colonial Terrace

SEBREE; 87
100 -149 Beds

1 Nazareth Home
LOUISVILLE; 118

2 Rockcastle Regional Hospital

and Respiratory Care
15 Adams Heritage 12 Miller’s Merry Manor - Plymouth MOUNT VERNON; 143
MONROEVILLE; 61 PLYMOUTH; 131
3 Masonic Homes Kentucky -
100 -149 Beds Shelbyville Campus
13 Greenwood Health & Living
1 Greenwood Village South GREENWOOD; 121 SHELBYVILLE; 117
GREENWOOD; 137
Ov er 1 50 Beds 4 Christian Health Center of Corbin
2 Swiss Village Retirement Community 1 American Senior Communities - Greenwood CORBIN; 104
BERNE; 128 Meadows
GREENWOOD; 169 5 Signature HealthCARE of Hartford
3 Adams Woodcrest HARTFORD; 110
DECATUR; 143 2 American Senior Communities - Coventry Ov er 1 50 Beds
Meadows
4 Laurels of DeKalb FORT WAYNE; 150 1 Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
BUTLER; 101 WILMORE; 285
3 American Senior Communities -
5 Good Samaritan Home Heritage Park 2 Joseph Eddie Ballard Western
& Rehabilitative Center FORT WAYNE; 180 Kentucky Veterans Center
OAKLAND CITY; 103 HANSON; 156
4 Majestic Care of Bloomington
6 Clinton Gardens BLOOMINGTON; 224 3 Laurel Heights
CLINTON; 100 LONDON; 160
5 American Senior Communities - Rosegate
7 Rawlins House & Fall Creek Retirement INDIANAPOLIS; 150 4 Masonic Homes Kentucky -
Village Louisville Campus
PENDLETON; 110 6 Otterbein SeniorLife Franklin - Indiana LOUISVILLE; 167
FRANKLIN; 208
8 Glenburn Senior Living 5 Louisville East Post Acute
LINTON; 149 7 University Heights Health & Living LOUISVILLE; 178
Community
9 Hamilton Trace INDIANAPOLIS; 176
LOUISIANA
FISHERS; 108 100 -149 Beds
8 Holy Cross Rehabilitation
10 Colonial Oaks and Wellness Center 1 Landmark of Acadiana
MARION; 127 SOUTH BEND; 168 ST. MARTINVILLE; 124

11 American Senior Communities - Harcourt 9 Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2 Sterling Place Healthcare
Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Compass Park & Rehabilitation Center
INDIANAPOLIS; 110 FRANKLIN; 167 BATON ROUGE; 144

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3 Ascension Oaks Nursing 6 Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation 20 FutureCare Chesapeake
& Rehabilitation Center CUMBERLAND; 153 ARNOLD; 154
GONZALES; 102
7 FutureCare Pineview 21 Oak Crest Senior Living
4 Audubon Retirement Village CLINTON; 180 PARKVILLE; 160
NEW ORLEANS; 142
8 Lorien Health Systems - Columbia 22 Potomac Valley Nursing
5 Cypress Point Nursing COLUMBIA; 205 & Rehabilitation Center
& Rehabilitation Center ROCKVILLE; 175
BOSSIER CITY; 142 9 Levindale Hebrew and Geriatric Center
BALTIMORE; 210 MASSACHUSE T TS
6 Old Jefferson Community Care Center 50 -99 Beds
BATON ROUGE; 136 10 FutureCare Lochearn
Ov er 1 50 Beds BALTIMORE; 200 1 The Boston Home
BOSTON; 96
1 Health Center at Live Oak 11 Brooke Grove Rehabilitation
SHREVEPORT; 160 & Nursing Center 2 The Pavilion Rehabilitation
SANDY SPRING; 190 and Nursing Center
2 J. Michael Morrow Memorial HYANNIS; 82
Nursing Home 12 Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton
ARNAUDVILLE; 175 CROFTON; 180 3 Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
BOSTON; 50
3 Audubon Health and Rehab 13 Sterling Care Forest Hill
THIBODAUX; 180 FOREST HILL; 156 4 Elizabeth Seton Residence
WELLESLEY; 84
4 Garden Park Nursing 14 St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
& Rehabilitation Center, LLC LEONARDTOWN; 160 5 Riverbend of South Natick
SHREVEPORT; 160 SOUTH NATICK; 55
15 Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase 100 -149 Beds
5 The Woodlands Healthcare Center CHEVY CHASE; 172
LEESVILLE; 152 1 Liberty Commons
16 The Village at Rockville NORTH CHATHAM; 132
6 Wynhoven Community Care Center ROCKVILLE; 160
MARRERO; 188 2 Linden Ponds
17 Future Care Northpoint HINGHAM; 132
MARYL AND BALTIMORE; 180
100 -149 Beds 3 Neville Center at Fresh Pond
18 FutureCare Capital Region CAMBRIDGE; 112
1 Waldorf Center LANDOVER; 150
WALDORF; 115 4 Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
19 Collingswood Rehabilitation WINCHESTER; 123
2 Riderwood & Healthcare Center
SILVER SPRING; 117 ROCKVILLE; 160 5 Masconomet Healthcare Center
TOPSFIELD; 123
3 Montgomery Village Health Care Center
GAITHERSBURG; 147 6 Ledgewood Rehabilitation
and Skilled Nursing Center
4 Villa Rosa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center BEVERLY; 123
MITCHELLVILLE; 107
7 Life Care Center of Wilbraham
5 Goodwill Mennonite Home WILBRAHAM; 123
GRANTSVILLE; 107
8 Notre Dame Long Term Care
6 Doctors Community Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Center
and Patient Care Center WORCESTER; 123
MIODR AG IGN JATOVIC /G E T T Y; PE OPLE IM AGE S /GE T T Y

LANHAM; 130
Ov er 1 50 Beds 9 Laurel Ridge Rehab and
Skilled Care Center
1 Hebrew Home of Greater Washington BOSTON; 120
ROCKVILLE; 558
10 The Hannah B.G. Shaw Home
2 Wilson Health Care Center MIDDLEBORO; 107
GAITHERSBURG; 285
11 Copley at Stoughton - Rehabilitation
3 Montcare Potomac and Nursing Center
POTOMAC; 158 STOUGHTON; 123

4 St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation 12 Brooksby Village Senior Living

& Nursing Center PEABODY; 104
BALTIMORE; 162
13 Spaulding Nursing and
5 Keswick Therapy Center Brighton
BALTIMORE; 242 BOSTON; 123

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 Ov er 1 50 Beds
MICHIGAN 6 Regency at Grand Blanc
1 Life Care Center of West Bridgewater GrAND bLANc; 138
50 -99 Beds
WeSt brIDGeWAter; 150
1 The Oaks at Woodfield 7 Pleasant View Shiawassee
2 CareOne at Holyoke GrAND bLANc; 64 County Medical Care Facility
HOLYOKe; 164 OWOSSO; 136
2 The Oaks at Belmont
3 CareOne at Weymouth beLMONt; 60 8 Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility
WeYMOUtH; 154 cOLDWAter; 114
3 Shelby Crossing Health Campus
4 Life Care Center of Plymouth SHeLbY tOWNSHIP; 57 9 Glacier Hills
PLYMOUtH; 150 ANN ArbOr; 105
4 Orchard Grove Senior Living
5 Christopher House of Worcester rOMeO; 55 10 Holt Senior Care and Rehab Center
WOrceSter; 156 HOLt; 101
5 St. Ann’s Home
6 Sherrill House GrAND rAPIDS; 55 11 Alamo Nursing Home
bOStON; 196 KALAMAZOO; 100
6 IHM Senior Living Community
7 Life Care Center of The Highlands MONrOe; 58 12 Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center
FItcHbUrG; 168 DUrAND; 141
7 Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center
8 Carleton-Willard Village MAYVILLe; 53 13 Bronson Commons
beDFOrD; 179 MAttAWAN; 100
8 Maple Manor Rehab and
9 Alliance Health at Marina Bay Neuro Center 14 Newaygo Medical Care Facility
QUINcY; 167 WAYNe; 59 FreMONt; 116

10 Belmont Manor Nursing 9 The Willows at Okemos 15 MediLodge of Monroe

and Rehabilitation Center OKeMOS; 68 MONrOe; 103
beLMONt; 156 Ov er 1 50 Beds
10 Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti
11 St. Mary Health Care Center MArQUette; 81 1 Fraser Villa Skilled Care & Rehabilitation
WOrceSter; 172 FrASer; 154
100 -149 Beds

12 Pilgrim Rehabilitation and 1 Bay Bluffs - Emmet County 2 McLaren Health Care - Marwood
Skilled Nursing Center Medical Care Facility Nursing and Rehab
PeAbODY; 152 HArbOr SPrINGS; 120 POrt HUrON; 240

13 Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre 2 Eastwood Nursing Center 3 Corewell Health Rehabilitation
MetHUeN; 153 NeGAUNee; 100 and Nursing Center - Kentridge
GrAND rAPIDS; 165
14 Levitt Family Jewish Home 3 MediLodge of Alpena
LONGMeADOW; 200 ALPeNA; 132 4 Tuscola County Medical Care Community
cArO; 159
15 AdviniaCare Baypointe 4 Meadow Brook
brOcKtON; 169 beLLAIre; 133 5 Hazel Findlay Skilled Nursing Center
St. JOHNS; 150
16 Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living 5 Eaton County Medical Care Facility
PeAbODY; 180 cHArLOtte; 142 6 St. Joseph’s, a Villa Center
HAMtrAMcK; 169

7 MediLodge of St Clair
eASt cHINA; 158

8 Beaumont Rehabilitation & Continuing Care

DeArbOrN; 196

9 Fairlane Senior Care & Rehab Center

DetrOIt; 183

10 Beaumont Commons - Farmington Hills

FArMINGtON HILLS; 179

11 Hartford Nursing and Rehab Center

DetrOIt; 188

12 West Bloomfield Health

& Rehabilitation Center
WeSt bLOOMFIeLD; 172

13 Westland, a Villa Center

WeStLAND; 230

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MINNESOTA
50 -99 Beds

1 Haven Homes
MAPLE PLAIN; 64

2 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation

Institute - Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY; 56

3 Hastings Senior Health & Living

HASTINGS; 72

4 Minnesota Veterans
Home - Luverne
LUVERNE; 85

5 Park River Estates Care Center

COON RAPIDS; 99

6 Green Pine Acres Nursing Home

MENAHGA; 65

7 Trinity Care Center

FARMINGTON; 84

8 Park View
BUFFALO; 92 2 St. Benedict’s Care Center 9 The Estoria at Norterre
ST. CLOUD; 174 LIBERTY; 60
9 Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake
BROOKLYN PARK; 64 3 Bethesda - Willmar 10 Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs
WILLMAR; 224 BLUE SPRINGS; 90
10 Lake Ridge 100 -149 Beds
BUFFALO; 56 4 Andrew Residence
MINNEAPOLIS; 212 1 Bethesda Southgate
11 Bethany on the Lake ST. LOUIS; 130
ALEXANDRIA; 83 5 Lyngblomsten Care Center
ST. PAUL; 225 2 Barnes-Jewish Extended Care
12 Mapleton Community Home ST. LOUIS; 120
MAPLETON; 60 6 Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS; 341 3 Friendship Village Sunset Hills
13 Covenant Living of Golden Valley ST. LOUIS; 144
Care & Rehabilitation 7 Catholic Eldercare - Albert J.
GOLDEN VALLEY; 70 Hofstede Care Center 4 James River Nursing and Rehabilitation
MINNEAPOLIS; 174 SPRINGFIELD; 120
14 Perham Living
PERHAM; 96 MISSOURI 5 St. Francois Manor
FARMINGTON; 118
50 -99 Beds
15 Flagstone
EDEN PRAIRIE; 72 1 SSM Health DePaul Hospital - Anna House 6 Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab
BRIDGETON; 69 SPRINGFIELD; 120
100 -149 Beds

1 Country Manor Health & 2 St. Luke’s Surrey Place 7 The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek
Rehabilitation Center - Sartell CHESTERFIELD; 80 SPRINGFIELD; 120
SARTELL; 131
3 Lenoir Woods - Lutheran Senior Services 8 The Manor at Elfindale
2 GracePointe Crossing COLUMBIA; 56 SPRINGFIELD; 100
CAMBRIDGE; 110
Ov er 1 50 Beds
4 Garden View Care Center
3 Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Care of Dougherty Ferry in Valley Park 1 Mason Pointe
G ARY BURCHELL /G E T T Y; MA SKOT/G E T T Y

Center - Shields Avenue VALLEY PARK; 66 CHESTERFIELD; 150

WABASHA; 100
5 Jeanne Jugan Center 2 Village Care Center at John Knox Village
4 Chapel View Senior KANSAS CITY; 52 LEE’S SUMMIT; 399
Health & Living
HOPKINS; 100 6 Clark County Nursing Home 3 NHC HealthCare - Maryland Heights
KAHOKA; 99 MARYLAND HEIGHTS; 220
5 Benedictine Living Community
NEW BRIGHTON; 105 7 Breeze Park Lutheran Senior Living 4 Bethesda - Dilworth
ST. CHARLES; 50 ST. LOUIS; 350
Ov er 1 50 Beds

1 Mount Olivet Careview Home 8 Elsberry Health Care Center 5 The Lutheran Home
MINNEAPOLIS; 155 ELSBERRY; 56 CAPE GIRARDEAU; 274

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6 Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon
O’FALLON; 198

7 Scenic Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center, LLC
HERCULANEUM; 189

8 University Health Lakewood Care Center

KANSAS CITY; 188

9 Lutheran Convalescent
Home at Laclede Groves
WEBSTER GROVES; 251

10 Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing

ELLISVILLE; 210

11 Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

KANSAS CITY; 162

12 Wilson’s Creek Nursing & Rehab

SPRINGFIELD; 172

NEW JERSE Y
100 -149 beds

1 Complete Care at Bey Lea

TOMS RIVER; 120

2 Actors Fund Home

ENGLEWOOD; 107

3 Lions Gate
VOORHEES; 110

4 Cedar Crest - Mountainview Gardens

POMPTON PLAINS; 113

5 Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center 4 Masonic Village at Burlington 15 Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge
LIVINGSTON; 138 BURLINGTON; 264 OLD BRIDGE; 180

6 Parker at Somerset 5 Roosevelt Care Center at Edison 16 Elmora Hills Healthcare

SOMERSET; 120 EDISON; 356 & Rehabilitation Center
ELIZABETH; 200
7 JFK Hartwyck at Oak Tree 6 Excelcare at The Pines
EDISON; 120 ATLANTIC CITY; 151 17 Alaris Health at St. Mary’s
ORANGE; 188
8 Alaris Health at Kearny 7 White House Healthcare Center
KEARNY; 120 ORANGE; 176 18 CareOne at Madison Avenue
MORRISTOWN; 178
9 Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation 8 Emerson Health & Rehabilitation Center
and Healthcare Center EMERSON; 155 19 New Jersey Veterans Memorial Vineland
WAYNE; 120 VINELAND; 300
9 South Mountain Healthcare
10 Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Center 20 Leisure Chateau Care &
& Healthcare Center VAUXHALL; 195 Rehabilitation Center
NEPTUNE CITY; 110 LAKEWOOD; 242
10 Maple Glen Center
11 Reformed Church Home FAIRLAWN; 159 21 Preakness Healthcare Center
OLD BRIDGE; 108 WAYNE; 406
11 Complete Care at West Caldwell
12 Complete Care at Woodlands WEST CALDWELL; 180 22 Hampton Ridge Healthcare
PLAINFIELD; 120 and Rehabilitation
ov er 1 50 beds 12 Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare TOMS RIVER; 204
Center/The Meadows at Lawrence
1 Jewish Home at Rockleigh LAWRENCEVILLE; 180 23 Complete Care at Summit Ridge
ROCKLEIGH; 196 WEST ORANGE; 152
13 Bridgeway Care and Rehab
2 Christian Health Care Center Center at Bridgewater 24 Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
WYCKOFF; 298 BRIDGEWATER; 151 OAKLAND; 215

3 Daughters of Israel - West Orange 14 Family of Caring at Park Ridge 25 Complete Care at Marcella
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NEW YORK 5 NYC Health + Hospitals - Carter NORTH CAROLINA

Skilled Nursing Facility
50 -99 Beds MANHATTAN; 164
50 -99 Beds

1 The Maplewood 1 Scotia Village

WEBSTER; 74 6 Mary Manning Walsh LAURINBURG; 58
Nursing Home Co Inc
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8 St. Peter’s Health Partners -
4 Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV Eddy Village Green 4 Glenaire
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ROOSEVELT ISLAND; 815
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14 United Hebrew of New Rochelle -
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& Nursing Center 4 Croasdaile Village
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BRENTWOOD; 188
9 The Machias Campus 5 UNC Rockingham Rehab
MACHIAS; 115 19 NYC Health + Hospitals - and Nursing Care Center
McKinney Skilled Nursing Facility EDEN; 121
10 Edna Tina Wilson Living Center BROOKLYN; 320
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20 The McGuire Group - Autumn WINSTON-SALEM; 100
11 Waterview Hills Rehabilitation View Health Care Facility
and Nursing Center HAMBURG; 230 7 PruittHealth - Sea Level
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21 Brookhaven Health Care Facility
Ov er 1 50 Beds EAST PATCHOGUE; 160 8 Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation
1 Jewish Home of Rochester NORTH WILKESBORO; 111
ROCHESTER; 362 22 Gurwin Jewish Nursing
& Rehabilitation Center 9 White Oak of Waxhaw
2 NYC Health + Hospitals - COMMACK; 460 WAXHAW; 100
Sea View Skilled Nursing Facility
STATEN ISLAND; 304 23 Fairport Rehab & Nursing Center 10 Pennybyrn - Maryfield Nursing Home
FAIRPORT; 196 HIGH POINT; 115
3 St. Catherine of Siena Nursing
AN NA STILL S /G E T T Y

& Rehabilitation 24 Kingsway Arms Nursing 11 Twin Lakes Community

SMITHTOWN; 240 and Rehabilitation Center BURLINGTON; 104
SCHENECTADY; 160
Ov er 1 50 Beds
4 NYC Health + Hospitals -
Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility 25 Our Lady of Peace 1 Atrium Health - Huntersville Oaks
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2 Abernethy Laurels 4 Gardens of McGregor 13 Jennings - Garfield Heights

NEWTON; 174 and Amasa Stone GARFIELD HEIGHTS; 174
EAST CLEVELAND; 148
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FAYETTEVILLE; 170 5 Bayley Place PARMA; 209
CINCINNATI; 110
4 The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation 15 St. Luke Lutheran Community North Canton
& Recovery Center 6 Ottawa County Riverview NORTH CANTON; 166
JAMESTOWN; 150 Healthcare Campus
OAK HARBOR; 115 16 Legacy Willoughby
5 St. Joseph of the Pines WILLOUGHBY; 157
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50 -99 Beds 8 Hennis Care Centre
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Alzheimer’s Center 19 Scenic Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation
2 The Welsh Home COLUMBIANA; 108 Center
ROCKY RIVER; 79 MILLERSBURG; 164
10 O’Neill Healthcare Fairview Park
3 Bethany Nursing Home FAIRVIEW PARK; 118 20 Crandall Medical Center
CANTON; 86 SEBRING; 176
11 Riverview Pointe Care Center
4 Marjorie P. Lee OLMSTED FALLS; 126 PENNSYLVANIA
CINCINNATI; 88
50 -99 Beds
12 Kingston of Vermilion
5 Oaks of Brecksville VERMILION; 120 1 Moravian Hall Square
BRECKSVILLE; 80 Health and Wellness Center
13 Covenant Village Nursing & Rehabilitation NAZARETH; 61
6 Green Village Skilled CINCINNATI; 107
Nursing & Rehabilitation Ov er 1 50 Beds 2 Misericordia Nursing
AKRON; 69 & Rehabilitation Center
1 O’Neill Healthcare - North Ridgeville YORK; 50
7 Heritage Manor Skilled NORTH RIDGEVILLE; 150
Nursing & Rehabilitation 3 Peter Becker Community
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CINCINNATI; 189
8 The Willows at Willard 4 White Horse Village
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SANDUSKY; 427
9 Andover Village Skilled 5 Health Center at The
Nursing & Rehabilitation 4 Ohio Veterans Homes - Georgetown Hill at Whitemarsh
ANDOVER; 99 GEORGETOWN; 168 LAFAYETTE HILL; 60

10 Regina Health Center 5 King David Post Acute 6 Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line
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CINCINNATI; 75 7 Pleasantview Care Center LAFAYETTE HILL; 60
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
13 Friendship Village of Dublin PARMA; 162 9 Allied Services Scranton
DUBLIN; 50 Transitional Rehab Unit
8 Franklin Plaza Skilled Nursing & SCRANTON; 51
14 Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg Rehabilitation
PERRYSBURG; 62 CLEVELAND; 178 10 Dock Terrace
LANSDALE; 72
15 Renaissance Retirement Campus 9 Pebble Creek Healthcare Center
OLMSTED TWP; 90 AKRON; 150 11 Frederick Living - Cedarwood
FREDERICK; 61
100 -149 Beds
10 Bethany Village
1 Altenheim Skilled Nursing Facility DAYTON; 252 12 The Community at Rockhill
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11 Otterbein SeniorLife - Lebanon
2 Concord Reserve LEBANON; 154 13 Manchester Commons
WESTLAKE; 134 ERIE; 78
12 Parkside Villa Skilled
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 7 Wesbury’s Grace Rehabilitation
and Health Center
MEADVILLE; 210

8 Kane Community Living Center - Glen Hazel

PITTSBURGH; 255

9 St. Barnabas Nursing Home

GIBSONIA; 152

10 Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation

ALLENTOWN; 670

11 Holy Family Senior Living

BETHLEHEM; 208

12 Neshaminy Manor Home

WARRINGTON; 360

13 St. Paul’s Senior Living Community

GREENVILLE; 192

14 Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

WEST READING; 184

15 Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home

PHILADELPHIA; 171

16 The Lutheran Home at Topton

TOPTON; 194
15 Meadowood 14 Camp Hill Skilled Nursing
LANDSDALE; 59 and Rehabilitation Center 17 Southeastern Veterans’ Center
CAMP HILL; 123 SPRING CITY; 238
100 -149 beds

1 Paul’s Run 15 Fairmount Homes 18 Valley View Rehab & Nursing Center
PHILADELPHIA; 119 EPHRATA; 114 MONTOURSVILLE; 163

2 Phoebe Richland 16 Meadows Health Care at Tel Hai 19 Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center
RICHLANDTOWN; 143 HONEY BROOK; 119 SCRANTON; 196

3 Little Flower Manor 17 Pennsburg Manor 20 Kane Community Living Center -

DARBY; 127 PENNSBURG; 120 Scott Township
PITTSBURGH; 311
4 Moravian Village of Bethlehem 18 Hickory House Nursing Home
BETHLEHEM; 109 HONEY BROOK; 110 21 Northampton Post Acute
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5 Phoebe Berks 19 Ephrata Manor
WERNERSVILLE; 119 EPHRATA; 120 22 Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
LEESPORT; 420
6 The Williamsport Home 20 Mahoning Valley Nursing
WILLIAMSPORT; 129 and Rehabilitation Center 23 Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center
LEHIGHTON; 142 ALLENTOWN; 395
7 Simpson House ov er 1 50 beds
PHILADELPHIA; 142 24 South Mountain Restoration Center
1 Trillium Place SOUTH MOUNTAIN; 159
8 Complete Care at Berkshire LANCASTER; 160
READING; 130 25 Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home
2 Masonic Village at Elizabethtown HOLLIDAYSBURG; 257
9 Statesman Health and ELIZABETHTOWN; 453
Rehabilitation Center SOUTH CAROLINA
LEVITTOWN; 101 3 The Glen at Willow Valley 100 -149 beds
LANCASTER; 262
UN AIHUIZI P HOTOGR A PHY/G E T T Y

10 Brethren Village 1 White Oak of Newberry

LANCASTER; 120 4 Redeemer Health - St Joseph Manor NEWBERRY; 146
MEADOWBROOK; 296
11 St. Anne’s Skilled Nursing Center 2 White Oak at North Grove
COLUMBIA; 119 5 Cross Keys Village - The Brethren SPARTANBURG; 132
Home Community
12 Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home NEW OXFORD; 270 3 White Oak of Lancaster
CARLISLE; 117 LANCASTER; 132
6 Valley View Retirement
13 Masonic Village at Sewickley Community 4 NHC HealthCare Clinton
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5 NHC HealthCare Greenville 8 Creekside Center for
GREER; 132 Rehabilitation and Healing
MADISON; 139
ov er 1 50 beds
ov er 1 50 beds
1 NHC HealthCare - Lexington
WEST COLUMBIA; 170 1 NHC HealthCare - Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY; 167
2 NHC HealthCare - Mauldin
GREENVILLE; 180 2 Allenbrooke Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MEMPHIS; 180
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LAURENS; 176 3 NHC Healthcare - Dickson
DICKSON; 191
4 Saluda Nursing & Rehab Center
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5 NHC HealthCare - Parklane
COLUMBIA; 180 5 Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation & Healing
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6 Veterans’ Victory House
WALTERBORO; 220 6 Signature HealthCARE of Greeneville
GREENEVILLE; 154
7 NHC HealthCare - Anderson
ANDERSON; 290 7 The Health Care Center at Standifer Place
CHATTANOOGA; 444
8 Oak View Health and Rehabilitation
CONWAY; 190 8 Quality Center for
Rehabilitation and Healing
9 Richard M. Campbell Veterans LEBANON; 280
Nursing Home
ANDERSON; 220 TE X AS
50 -99 beds
TENNESSEE
50 -99 beds 1 Ventana by Buckner 14 The Village at Incarnate Word
DALLAS; 72 SAN ANTONIO; 60
1 Somerfield at The Heritage
BRENTWOOD; 66 2 Langhorn Village 15 Pecan Bayou Nursing and Rehabilitation
AUSTIN; 60 BROWNWOOD; 90
2 Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and 100 -149 beds
Healing 3 Trinity Terrace
LEBANON; 60 FORT WORTH; 52 1 St. Francis Nursing Home
SAN ANTONIO; 139
3 Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center 4 The Legacy Midtown Park
KNOXVILLE; 94 DALLAS; 54 2 Harbor Lakes Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center
4 The Waters of Roan Highlands 5 Good Samaritan Society - Denton Village GRANBURY; 142
ROAN MOUNTAIN; 80 DENTON; 88
3 Mission Valley Nursing
5 White House Healthcare 6 The Plaza at Edgemere and Transitional Care
WHITE HOUSE; 84 DALLAS; 87 MISSION; 120
100 -149 beds
7 PureHealth Transitional 4 Beltline Healthcare Center
1 NHC Place Cool Springs Care at THR Arlington GARLAND; 120
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5 CC Young Memorial Home
2 Claiborne Health and 8 Good Samaritan Society - DALLAS; 129
Rehabilitation Center Lake Forest Village
TAZEWELL; 100 DENTON; 60 6 Ballinger Healthcare
and Rehabilitation Center
3 Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9 The Arbour at Westminster BALLINGER; 113
DYER; 120 AUSTIN; 90
7 Park Manor of The Woodlands
4 Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home 10 Beaumont Health Care Center THE WOODLANDS; 124
KNOXVILLE; 140 BEAUMONT; 82
8 The Wesleyan
5 NHC HealthCare Milan 11 Ignite Medical Resort Katy GEORGETOWN; 142
MILAN; 117 KATY; 70
9 McAllen Nursing Center
6 NHC HealthCare Columbia 12 Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Care Center MCALLEN; 122
COLUMBIA; 106 SAN ANGELO; 72
10 Gulf Pointe Plaza Skilled
7 NHC Healthcare - The Meadows 13 Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center Nursing & Rehabilitation
NASHVILLE; 113 GOLDTHWAITE; 94 ROCKPORT; 120

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11 Great Plains Nursing and Rehabilitation 14 Ascension Living - Providence Village 3 Abingdon Health & Rehab Center
DUMAS; 120 WACO; 165 ABINGDON; 120

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FAIRFIELD; 101 SAN ANTONIO; 180 Living & Skilled Nursing
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13 Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care 16 The Vosswood Nursing Center
LAREDO; 138 HOUSTON; 224 5 NHC HealthCare Bristol
BRISTOL; 120
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LUBBOCK; 108 NEW BRAUNFELS; 184 6 Autumn Care of Altavista
ALTAVISTA; 111
15 Bayou Pines Care Center 18 The Mabee Health Care Center
LA MARQUE; 120 MIDLAND; 156 7 Francis Marion Manor
Health & Rehabilitation
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Ov er 1 50 Beds

17 Prestonwood Rehabilitation 20 Advanced Rehabilitation and 1 Westminster Canterbury Richmond

PLANO; 132 Healthcare of Bowie RICHMOND; 158
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18 Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center 2 Birmingham Green
GLADEWATER; 120 21 Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez MANASSAS; 180
Texas State Veterans Home
19 Caraday of Corpus Christi BIG SPRING; 160 3 Dogwood Village of Orange County
CORPUS CHRISTI; 121 ORANGE; 164
22 The Woodlands Nursing
20 Cottonwood Creek Healthcare Community and Rehabilitation Center 4 Lake Taylor Transitional Care
RICHARDSON; 106 THE WOODLANDS; 214 Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
NORFOLK; 192
Ov er 1 50 Beds
23 Ashford Gardens
1 Texhoma Christian Care Center HOUSTON; 202 5 Virginia Veterans Care Center
WICHITA FALLS; 309 ROANOKE; 180
24 Buena Vida Nursing and
2 St. Dominic Village Rehab Center San Antonio 6 Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
HOUSTON; 158 SAN ANTONIO; 222 ALEXANDRIA; 307

3 Beacon Harbor Healthcare VIRGINIA 7 Heritage Hall Leesburg

& Rehabilitation 50 -99 Beds LEESBURG; 164
ROCKWALL; 190
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4 Windsor Gardens ALEXANDRIA; 80 STUART; 190
LANCASTER; 150
2 Brandon Oaks Nursing 9 Dulles Health & Rehab Center
5 Arlington Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center HERNDON; 166
and Rehabilitation Center ROANOKE; 62
FORT WORTH; 180 10 Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center
3 Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg CHARLOTTESVILLE; 180
6 Christian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation LYNCHBURG; 80
MESQUITE; 180 11 Friendship Health and
4 Greenspring Rehab Center North Campus
7 Trinity Care Center SPRINGFIELD; 76 ROANOKE; 253
ROUND ROCK; 179
5 Sunnyside Communities - Sunnyside 12 Clarksville Health and Rehab
8 Walnut Place HARRISONBURG; 84 CLARKSVILLE; 168
DALLAS; 208
100 -149 Beds
13 Walter Reed Nursing and
9 Ambrosio Guillen Texas 1 Bridgewater Retirement Community Rehabilitation Center
State Veterans Home BRIDGEWATER; 127 GLOUCESTER; 181
EL PASO; 160
2 Westminster-Canterbury 14 Roman Eagle Rehabilitation
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11 Cityview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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 Horizons S C I E N C E , T E C H N O L O G Y + H E A LT H

A R C H A E O LO GY

The ‘Last’
Neanderthal
Analysis of the remains of one our closest
extinct relatives has challenged existing
knowledge of Homo neanderthalensis

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 remains of one of the “last” neander-
thals have been discovered, with researchers
saying that the find casts new light on the history
of these archaic humans.
The Neanderthal was unearthed at a cave known
as “Grotte Mandrin” in southern France’s Rhône
Valley. The 2015 find has been reported in scientific
literature for the first time, in a study published in
the journal Cell Genomics.
The authors—led by Ludovic Slimak, a researcher
with Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse, France—
nicknamed the individual “Thorin” in homage to a
character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel The Hobbit,
a dwarf king and the last of his line.
“The Thorin of Mandrin is, in turn, one of the
last Neanderthals,” Slimak wrote in a piece for
The Conversation.
After discovering Thorin, the research team
analyzed his genome, which revealed surprising
insights. According to the paper, Thorin lived in
a small, isolated community
between 42,000 and 50,000
by years ago, one that represents
A R I S TO S
a previously undescribed and
GEORGIOU particularly ancient Nean-
derthal lineage.
This population seemingly diverged from other
currently known “late Neanderthals” around
100,000 years ago and remained genetically iso-
lated for more than 50,000 years, the authors said.
Slimak told Newsweek that the latest results chal-
lenge what was previously known about the nature
of the last Neanderthal populations. The findings
could help researchers understand their mysteri-
ous disappearance, the causes of which are subject
to significant debate.
“Now, everything must be rewritten about the
greatest extinction of humanity,” Slimak said.
Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are one
FRESH PERSPECTIVE of our closest extinct relatives. This species lived
Ludovic Slimak, with
in Eurasia until their disappearance about 40,000
part of Thorin’s jaw,
said “everything must be
years ago. In certain regions and periods, they coex-
rewritten about the greatest isted with anatomically modern humans and even
extinction of humanity.” interbred with us.
“Until now, the story has been that at the time
of the extinction there was just one Neanderthal

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Horizons ARCHAEOLOGY

population that was genetically the entrance of Grotte Mandrin, are genomes. This work raised an issue.
homogeneous. But now we know still being slowly excavated. So far, The initial genomic analysis sug-
that there were at least two popula- researchers have identified a num- gested that Thorin lived much ear-
tions present at that time,” study first ber of teeth, the jawbone, fragments lier than the estimate indicated by
author and population geneticist of the skull and a variety of other the archaeological data.
Tharsika Vimala, with the University remains. According to the authors, Namely, his genome differed signifi-
of Copenhagen, Denmark, said in he is the most complete Neanderthal cantly from other late Neanderthals,
a press release. individual found in France since 1979. much more closely resembling those
The population that Thorin Thorin’s location within the sed- of Neanderthal populations who lived
belonged to seemingly spent around iments of the cave initially led the more than 100,000 years ago.
50,000 years without exchang- team to suspect that he lived around The team spent years trying to
ing genes with other Neander- 40-45,000 years ago, making him a unravel this contradiction, analyzing
thal populations. “late Neanderthal”—one of the last isotopes—atoms of the same element
“We thus have 50 millennia during representatives of the species in the that have the same number of protons
which two Neanderthal populations, final millennia of its existence. but a different number of neutrons—
living about 10 days’ walk from each The team subsequently extracted from Thorin’s bones and teeth in an
other, coexisted while completely DNA from his teeth and jaw and attempt to understand what type of
ignoring each other. This would be compared his full genome sequence climate he lived in.
unimaginable for [Homo sapiens, or to previously sequenced Neanderthal Late Neanderthals lived during
modern humans] and reveals that the last ice age, while early members
Neanderthals must have biologically of the species experienced a signifi-
DISCOVERY Researchers have identified
conceived our world very differently remains including a number of teeth,
cantly warmer climate.
from us,” Slimak said in the release. the jawbone and fragments of the The isotopic analysis revealed that
Thorin’s remains, found lying at Neanderthal they nicknamed Thorin. Thorin lived in a very cold climate,
indicating that he was indeed a late
Neanderthal, a result that corre-
sponded with the genomic data.
“This genome is a remnant of some
of the earliest Neanderthal popula-
tions in Europe,” study senior author
and population geneticist Martin
Sikora of the University of Copenha-
gen said in the release.
The comparison with known
Neanderthal genome sequences
revealed that Thorin’s most closely
resembled an individual excavated
in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Ter-
ritory located at the southern tip of
the Iberian Peninsula. According to
Slimak, this suggests that Thorin’s
population may have migrated to
France from Gibraltar.
“This means there was an unknown
Mediterranean population of Nean-
derthals whose population spanned
from the most western tip of Europe
all the way to the Rhône Valley in
France,” he said in the release. The

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 TEARING UP HISTORY Studies of Thorin,
found in a cave in France’s Rhône Valley,
left, show that at least two Neanderthal
populations were present at the time.

evidence that genetic isolation and

small population sizes might have been
a general characteristic of Neanderthal
populations,” Sikora told Newsweek.
“This is quite different to what we
know about early modern human
populations, which likely were much
more connected.”
“To what extent such differences in
study’s results suggest the presence climates and pathogens, and it also social organization played a key role
of multiple isolated late Neander- limits you socially because you’re in their decline will be one of the fas-
thal communities in Europe close not sharing knowledge or evolving cinating questions to ask when yet
to their time of extinction. They also as a population.” more genomic data of Neanderthals
cast light on Neanderthal social orga- As a result, this factor may have becomes available.”
nization, indicating that there was played an important role in the extinc-
limited, if any, interaction between tion of the species. ▸ Aristos Georgiou is a science and
different Neanderthal populations “For me, the main implication health reporter at newsweek. You
in their last millennia, even though is that our study provides more can reach out to him at a.georgiou@
these populations were geographi- newsweek.com
FROM LE F T: LUDOVIK SLIM A K [2]; X AVIER MUTH

cally very close to each other.

Living in small and insular com- References: Slimak, L., Vimala, T.,
munities is generally considered a Seguin-Orlando, A., Metz, L., Zanolli,
disadvantage for population survival. C., Joannes-Boyau, R., Frouin, M.,
“It’s always a good thing for a pop- “Two Neanderthal Arnold, L. J., Demuro, M., Devièse, T.,
Comeskey, D., Buckley, M., Camus,
ulation to be in contact with other
populations,” Vimala said. “When
populations... H., Muth, X., Lewis, J. E., Bocherens,
you are isolated for a long time, coexisted while H., Yvorra, P., Tenailleau, C. (2024).
Long genetic and social isolation in
you limit the genetic variation that
you have, which means you have
completely ignoring Neanderthals before their extinction.
less ability to adapt to changing each other.” Cell Genomics.

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Monozukuri: The Philosophy Behind Japan’s Manufacturing Excellence
Despite fierce competition from neighboring countries, Japanese companies continue to excel thanks to their
commitment to the monozukuri craftsmanship philosophy. By Bernard Thompson
Japan’s manufacturing philosophy of monozu- Beauty firms continue to excel through a focus opment of sustainable practices and materials in
kuri, commonly translated as “the art of making on monozukuri principles. For its part, cosmetics the textiles industry in response to environmental
things,” has long been synonymous with crafts- firm Willumina has helped to define J-Beauty, hav- concerns. “Tamurakoma, with over 130 years of
manship, dedication to quality and continuous ing evolved from a traditional cosmetics company history, has made many attempts to diversify its
improvement. The essence of Japanese manu- to a well-being and beauty firm focused on em- business... There is a DNA of constantly challeng-
facturing and innovation, this philosophy blends powering women through holistic approaches. “I ing ourselves and a pioneering spirit is embed-
traditional techniques with modern technologi- would outline two things that define J-Beauty and ded within our employees,” explains President
cal prowess, which has allowed Japanese com- explain why it has won high praise and expecta- Kiyohito Hori, who also stresses the company’s
panies to excel in various global industries. As tions from customers around the globe. First is the openness to developing overseas partnerships
global competition intensifies—especially from high-quality formulations and ingredients... Sec- as it looks to grow its global business. “Estab-
neighboring countries like China and South Ko- ond is history and tradition,” says President Shiona lishing manufacturing and sales partnerships is
rea—Japanese firms continue to innovate while Yukimura. “Another distinguishing point I would important, especially in expanding our overseas
adhering to the high standards of monozukuri. highlight is the focus on skincare rituals. Japanese business. We are also open to mergers and ac-
Through their products, these companies beauty brands emphasize skincare practices that quisitions if there’s any opportunity to establish
continue to uphold the reputation of “Made in promote holistic well-being and self-care.” our own base, and we are now actively starting
Japan,” a brand that remains highly renowned Promoting well-being and happiness is also to invest in strengthening our overseas presence.”
and trusted worldwide. From medical devices, an important consideration in the monozukuri of Another important concept often associated
to the cosmetics, apparel and lifestyle segments, jewelry manufacturer F.D.C. Products, the com- with monozukuri craftsmanship is simplicity, as
this article takes a look at eight prominent Japa- pany behind the popular 4°C brand. As the firm highlighted by the presidents of apparel manu-
nese companies, highlighting how they embody aims to expand globally, President Ichiro Okafuji facturer Tomorrowland, and golf equipment and
monozukuri principles and adapt to challenges wants 4°C to be seen overseas “as a Japanese sports apparel manufacturer Honma. “Tomor-
in both the global and domestic markets. brand that values the traditional Japanese mind- rowland’s aesthetics are based on the philosophy
Understanding and meeting client needs has set of being considerate of others, and a maker of that ‘the essence of elegance is simplicity.’ We
been a cornerstone in Japan’s success, as high- jewelry that offers happiness to those wearing it.” pursue elegance while emphasizing restraint and
lighted by Kenichi Inai, president of Jellice, a pio- “We would like to continue to provide emo- eliminating excess. Many customers and industry
neering cosmetics firm which is the world’s fifth tional happiness and support to wearers of our professionals appreciate the high-quality materials
largest producer of gelatin. “Quality matters, and jewelry through our design and concept, while and fabrics we use, which we believe reflects our
meeting customer specifications and satisfying focusing on the Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous testing and commitment to reliability,”
those customers is something we take very seri- monozukuri mindset,” he adds. “We also want to says President Yuhei Sasaki. The clothing maker
ously,” he says. “In many ways, walking the extra continue to value the spirit of each individual and also has plans to expand internationally, emphasiz-
mile for the customer is what gains their trust. I focus on diversity to evolve this fashion jewelry ing its “Only at Tomorrowland” concept that em-
think that this is why Japanese companies have a concept so people around the world can enjoy bodies the unique quality of its products, styling,
competitive edge in so many industries.” the emotional benefits that our jewelry provides.” store interiors and staff. “We aim to establish a
Thanks to its commitment to innovation Adapting and innovating in response to strong presence in the global market, recognized
and continuous improvement, Jellice has changing market conditions has been key to as ‘Only at Tomorrowland,’ and to challenge new
managed to develop groundbreaking solutions the success of Japanese companies, who of- markets with our unique identity,” adds Mr. Sasaki.
such as Collagen Tripeptide (CTP), which, as ten occupy niche fields that ensure their status Echoing the sentiments of Mr. Sasaki, the
Mr. Inai says, is much better, faster and more as pioneers and leaders. A company engaged president of Honma, Norio Ogawa, says: “Sim-
efficient than regular collagen. “Jellice prides in the cosmetics and medical sectors, AuBex plicity is our core focus… Simplicity and high
itself on our in-house R&D, basically develop- Corporation is a true case in point. “With over quality are the keys to success that Japanese
ing ideas into products using our expertise in 130 years of history, we are often asked how companies have pursued. We all know that
gelatin and collagen, which resulted in CTP.” we have survived for so long. This is because we Japanese companies have traditionally focused
A leader in homeware and lifestyle prod- have adapted to changing times and continue to on small, minute details, a hallmark of the mono-
ucts, Marna exemplifies Japanese craftsman- develop new products that best suit the market,” zukuri spirit, and that spirit is what I believe has
ship by combining over 150 years of experi- says President Norigi Kurihara. Leveraging its ex- led to the long-term success of Japanese firms.”
ence with a strong emphasis on innovation, pertise in pen-nib manufacturing, a niche area Facing competition in the golfing industry from
sustainability and user-centric design. Despite that requires deep knowledge and high precision, heavyweights such as Callaway and Nike, Honma
challenges such as a shrinking domestic mar- AuBex successfully expanded into the medical aims to distinguish itself as a niche manufacturer
ket and global economic shifts, Marna contin- equipment industry, with its flagship product of high-quality, hand-crafted golf equipment,
ues to thrive by staying true to its core values nowadays being the VESSEL FUSER, a pres- with plans also to grow its burgeoning apparel
while adapting to changing market needs. surized medicament injector. “By applying our business. “The mindset of many Japanese com-
“Marna’s product lines cover kitchen, bath as pen-nib extrusion technology, we’ve been able to panies, including Honma, is to find a niche target
well as shopping bags. Many of our products innovate in the medical field without being con- and make this niche our own,” adds Mr. Ogawa.
have won design awards,” explains CEO Go Na- fined to our original domain,” adds Mr. Kurihara. “Once that niche becomes popular within the do-
goya. “The company’s philosophy has always Another company with 130 years of history, mestic market, it will spread around the world.”
been to design and manufacture products that Tamurakoma has also adapted and diversified From Jellice’s innovative collagen products to
meet the needs of individuals from varied life- over time. A well-known player in the Japanese Honma’s high-performance golf clubs, these com-
styles in a way that enriches their everyday textile industry, Tamurakoma has expanded into panies demonstrate that craftsmanship and qual-
lives. With over 150 years of experience, we construction materials and electrical appliances, ity are essential to their competitive advantage.
remain at the forefront of the houseware in- where it sees ample potential for growth. Due to As they continue to innovate and grow, Japanese
dustry in Japan and are expanding worldwide.” Japan’s shrinking domestic market, a result of its firms are not only preserving Japan’s legacy of
In the face of competition from the Korean aging population, the firm has focused on over- excellence of monozukuri but also setting new
cosmetics industry (or K-Beauty), Japan’s J- seas expansion, while also investing in the devel- standards for the future of global manufacturing.
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M aison E t Vo y a ge
With a new label launched in 2023, the apparel manufacturer is
looking to establish a stronger international presence as it cel-
ebrates a half century in business. By Cian O Neill

n apparel manufacturer with a global presence, Tomorrowland was

A first established in 1978 as a wholesale business specializing in men’s

jerseys. Today the company not only plans, produces, sells and imports
general apparel for both men and women, but has a growing sideline
in restaurant and bar management.
Company President Yuhei Sasaki is on hand to explain what sets Tomorrowland
apart from its competitors: “We have a phrase, ‘Only at Tomorrowland,’ which em- “We want to convey
bodies the unique quality of our products, styling, store interiors and staff.” the unique value of our
A firm believer in the phrase ‘less is more,’ Mr. Sasaki’s stated aim is to pursue “el- brand, strengthening and
egance while emphasizing restraint and eliminating excess.” growing our culture.”
To this end, recent additions to the company’s burgeoning portfolio include the label
MAISON ET VOYAGE, which was developed during the Covid pandemic. “During Covid,”
Mr. Sasaki explains, “I started learning pattern making, a long-standing interest of mine. I
Yuhei Sasaki
sat next to a master pattern maker and painstakingly created a shirt, followed by shorts.” PRESIDENT (right),
Envisaged as a small store specializing in shirts, the idea soon grew legs, resulting in Hiroyuki Sasaki
a 200-meter-squared concept store that included shirts, jackets, bottoms and shoes. FOUNDER (left),
Mr. Sasaki takes up the thread: “Although I lacked design experience, I collaborated TOMORROWLAND CO., LTD.
part-time with the Tomorrowland menswear design team, forming an eight-member
creative unit. My father, the company’s founder, bought many items from the store and
expressed his approval of the interior design, which made me genuinely happy.”
Looking to the future, and with existing relationships with factories in China, Europe
and Thailand, Mr. Sasaki is open to further collaboration. “We want to combine with
suppliers who are passionate about their work,” he states. “For us, where the product
is made is less important than the look, texture, fit and feel. Understanding what a
factory can do and its strengths is more important than its location. We value the
characteristics of different regions and prioritize long-standing relationships over
sticking to specific areas.”
At the root of these core principles is an internationalism long embedded in the
company’s DNA. Mr. Sasaki again: “My father often speaks proudly about being from
Yokohama and spending time with friends of various nationalities at the military base.”
With Japan experiencing a well-documented demographic transition that is resulting
in domestic labor shortages, maintaining a global outlook is arguably more important
than ever as the company moves toward its 50th anniversary in 2028.
As Mr. Sasaki is quick to confirm: “By 2028, we are aiming to establish a strong
presence in the global market and to challenge new markets with our unique identity.”
 F.D.C. PRODUCTS
Pursues Customer Diversity
F.D.C. Products, which operates Japan’s leading jewelry brand 4°C, focuses on
customer diversity, developing products and brands that meet the needs and
desires of a wide range of customers. By Cian O Neill

n 1972, when the only options were jewelry and accessories, 4°C intro-
“We aim to create a jew-
elry brand that our cus- I duced a new concept to Japanese society: “fashion jewelry.” This concept
has been embraced and supported by many women, helping it grow over
the years. President Ichiro Okafuji firmly believes that, in response to the
tomers can wear to feel
recent diversification of customer values, it is crucial to appeal to customers’ needs
confidence, pride, happi- and desires to secure the future market. With over 20 years of overseas experience,
ness and a warm sense the company is eager to expand into Asian markets, particularly China, Taiwan, India,
of caring for others.” Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.
To cater to a variety of values such as gender neutrality, taste, lifestyle and price
Ichiro Okafuji range, the company offers six unique brands, including its flagship brand 4°C, as well
PRESIDENT, F.D.C. PRODUCTS as Canal4°C and RUGIADA. These products reflect the company’s commitment to the
culture and craftsmanship unique to Japan, and its founding principle of empowering
customers to express themselves and show their beauty and uniqueness. Mr. Okafuji
notes that “customers recognize an important aspect of 4°C jewelry is the means to
experience emotions such as courage and happiness, to create good memories and
follow connections with others, or even to act as a good luck charm. We want our products
us:
to decorate and enrich each person’s life.”
Responding to the diversifying values of customers involves understanding them. The
www.fdcp.co.jp company aims to build lifelong customer relationships by offering emotional value to
younger generations through their first encounter with the 4°C brand and by rekindling
memories of that experience for older customers. 4°C has 52 years of history, and its
unique strength remains its broad appeal to customers of all ages.
Fashion has an unmistakable power to move people’s emotions. In this age of diver-
sity, 4°C will continue to evolve its fashion jewelry so that every customer can lead a
life true to themselves. The company aspires to become a 100-year brand that brings
happiness to its customers.
 Team of craftsmen in Sakata

Honma: Our Core Focus is Simplicity

After successfully overseeing its re-entry into the apparel sector, the Honma president hopes to reinvigorate the
company, producing high-quality golf clubs that are in demand both at home and abroad.
By Paul Mannion and Bernard Thompson
market, in other words, offers a path to to work on our concept. Once that is more
take our products overseas.” clear, we can start investing in marketing
He continues: “All golf club manufacturers to increase our value and create awareness
are trying to achieve standardization that among consumers.”
best suits a target customer, and our core
focus right now is simplicity.” “In the next two years, I’ve set
Still, simplicity need not stand for stagna- myself the goal of turning this
tion, and since beginning its in-house pro- business around.”
duction of golf equipment in 1978, Honma
has embraced various new technologies Norio Ogawa, President,
and techniques to help alleviate the burden Honma Golf Co., Ltd.
Handcrafted shaft production on its 250-strong team of craftsmen. In-
deed, as Mr. Ogawa states, the equipment
Honma uses actually helps the company to
“preserve some of the traditional ways of
manufacturing,” enforcing both high preci- www.honmagolf.com/int
sion and efficiency.
Most recently, this commitment to in- Excitingly, he confirms that the company is
novation has seen the company adopt planning to collaborate with two
the industry’s first high-strength carbon major international brands,
sheet as part of its popular Beres series. both of which are “niche”
These sheets were used for clubs such as and “very high-quality.”
the ARMRQ FX SHAFT as skilled crafts- Mr. Ogawa is hopeful
men hand-wound the carbon sheet to that such developments
Honma Shop in Tokyo make them. will imbue the company
A premium golf club manufacturer and life- Mr. Ogawa expands on the benefits: “The with a new lease of life:
style brand, Homna was first established in ARMRQ FX SHAFT was developed specifi- “Currently we are surviving,
Yokohama in 1959 and is currently based cally for our Beres series and targets more but for me that isn’t enough.
in Sakata. Thanks to the efforts of its elderly golfers with mid-range handicaps. As matters stand, we are not
master craftsmen, its products are widely Previously we layered ten sheets of carbon in the top five brands in
regarded as among the highest quality fiber to retain strength and stability, but the market. If, how-
available on the market today. with the adoption of new types of carbon ever, we can crack
Company President Norio Ogawa ex- fiber, we can reduce the number of car- that top five, we
plains how a small Japanese firm is able to bon sheets required to achieve the same can generate a
compete with some of the biggest names strength. This has enabled us to create lot more money
in the business: “Within the domestic clubs with the same strength while at the which we can
market, we have our own strategy and same time making them more lightweight.” t h e n re i nve s t
approach. The mindset of many Japanese Looking to the future, Mr. Ogawa is keen into the busi-
companies, including Honma, is to find to consolidate the company’s newfound ness, creating a
a niche market and make that niche its presence in the apparel sector. “We have brand that our
own. Once a niche becomes popular within high expectations for our apparel business,” customers are
the domestic market, it will soon spread he states, “and will be focusing on athletics proud to use
around the world. Securing the domestic for the next few seasons while we continue and own.”
MIYUKI KEORI PUSHES
For New Markets
Exciting times are ahead for a company that has strived to produce the finest
quality products for well over 100 years. By Sasha Lauture and Sean McBride
stablished in 1905 as a weaving and dyeing business, Miyuki Keori has

e evolved considerably in the intervening years, developing a reputation as

a company that pursues innovation and excellence.
President Hiroshi Watanabe explains why the firm is so unique: “We bring to-
gether the whole process, from choosing yarns, through weaving, finishing, cutting and sewing.
Miyuki Keori is the only company of its type with this kind of end-to-end design integration.” “We deliver products
All this comes, of course, with a painstaking manufacturing process where attention straight to the hearts
to detail and craftsmanship are vital. of individual customers.”
Mr. Watanabe again: “First we collect water from the Suzuka Mountains, which is ab-
solutely key to production. We still use wooden parts in the scouring process machines,
something that is increasingly rare these days. Our use of natural soap, meanwhile, allows
Hiroshi Watanabe
the retention of natural oils which are critical for developing the properties of the material. President, Miyuki Keori Co., Ltd.
These unique processes are designed to take advantage of our carefully selected wool.”
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The global apparel market is booming, having been valued at USD 1.7 trillion in 2023, and
Mr. Watanabe has clear plans for the company as the market continues to grow and expand.
“A key future approach for us,” Mr. Watanabe concludes, “will be through collaborations
with global brands. By combining our wealth of manufacturing expertise with a global
brand’s image and profile, we can continue to offer inimitable products for years to come.”
The firm is also well poised for international expansion, targeting Korean and Chinese www.miyukikeori.co.jp
markets as well as those further afield in the U.S., Europe and Australia.
“We are already preparing to directly import premium raw wool, which can-
not be purchased on the general market, from farms in Tasmania, Australia,”
Mr. Watanabe says. “This wool will be processed into fabric at our domestic
factories and sold. Additionally, this fabric will be tailored into custom-made
suits at our factory in Hokkaido and shipped to customers in Australia, estab-
lishing a fully circular relationship.”
Elsewhere, exciting times are ahead with the launch of the company’s
“MIYUKI femme” brand, a development that Mr. Watanabe hopes will serve
as an incentive for Japanese women to move more freely in the traditionally
male-dominated business world.
TANAKA FORESIGHT EXPANDING HORIZONS
Embracing Tradition
As a premier Japanese eyewear manufacturer, Tanaka Foresight is leveraging its
tradition of excellence to expand globally, grounded in the philosophy of crafts-
manship perfection, and with a roadmap for the future.
By Sean McBride

anaka Foresight, a stalwart in the eyewear manufacturing industry, is charting a

T course for global expansion, grounded in the Japanese philosophy of monozukuri

– a commitment to perfection and meticulous attention to detail.
“Japan doesn’t have many resources,” explains company President Sho Tanaka.
“This is why we have to import many expensive resources. Since we need to make the most
of everything we import, it is essential that we eliminate any defects so that we don’t waste
any of these expensive raw materials.”
This ethos is not just a domestic strategy but a cornerstone of Tanaka Foresight’s international
aspirations. By participating in global exhibitions, the company showcases its high-quality
eyewear, strategically positioning itself to attract new clients and partners.
The company’s competitive edge is not just in its adherence to quality but also in its holistic
approach to offerings that cover almost all stages of eyewear manufacturing.
“We offer essentially a one-stop comprehensive solution from design to final manufactur-
ing,” the president explains. This capability, combined with innovation in materials like the
development of titanium components and biodegradable plastics, positions Tanaka Foresight
favorably against both domestic and international competitors.
The demand for eyewear is surging globally, propelled by an aging population and the pervasive
use of digital devices, and this is a trend that the company is strategically positioned to capitalize on.
“We cannot make bad or cheap products,” Mr. Tanaka says. “We want to produce high-quality
items that protect people’s eyes, faces and skin.” This message underscores the company’s com-
mitment to durability and safety, a hallmark of the revered ‘Made in Japan’ label.
And as the company approaches a significant leadership transition, with Mr. Tanaka’s son poised
to take the helm late in 2024, there is a focused effort on ensuring continuity and expansion.
“I hope that there is a continuation of our spirit
of manufacturing, establishing our company’s
name on the global stage,” Mr. Tanaka says,
envisioning a future where his company remains
synonymous with superior products.
With a legacy of excellence and, as the name sug-
gests, a clear vision for the future, Tanaka Foresight
is not merely preserving tradition but is actively
molding the future of global eyewear manufacturing.

Sho Tanaka
CURRENT PRESIDENT (LEFT),
Kodai Tanaka
NEXT PRESIDENT (RIGHT),
TANAKA FORESIGHT INC. follow us:
www.tanaka-pd.co.jp
CLEAN AND GREEN
Beauty by b-ex
Leading in clean beauty, b-ex Inc. focuses on sustainable, eco-friendly hair care, and
plans international expansion to counteract Japan’s shrinking market.
By Sasha Lauture and Cian O Neill
s clean beauty becomes a mainstream trend, b-ex Inc. stands at the forefront, cham-

A pioning sustainable and eco-friendly hair care products. Founded 49 years ago,
the company has consistently prioritized healthy and beautiful hair, underscoring
the importance of safe ingredients in its products. “The importance of ingredients
Toshihiro Fukui
is part of the whole philosophy of our company,” says Toshihiro Fukui, president of b-ex Inc.
President, B-EX INC.
www.b-ex.inc/en
In line with the growing emphasis on sustainability, b-ex Inc. entered a capital
and business alliance with O’right, the world’s first zero-carbon beauty company, in 2021. This partnership aims
to promote clean beauty and reduce environmental impact in Japan. “Together, we will promote clean beauty and
decrease the burden on the environment,” Mr. Fukui notes.
Feedback from salon professionals plays a crucial role in product
development at b-ex Inc. “We involve influential top salons from
the early stages of development and consider everything togeth-
er,” Mr. Fukui explains. This collaborative approach ensures that
products meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.
Looking ahead, b-ex Inc. plans to expand into inter-
national markets to counteract Japan’s shrinking demographics. With established exporting
channels in South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong, the company is now eyeing
China and India. Additionally, the recent launch of KIRATERA, a hair color brand featuring pow-
erful, vibrant pigments to redefine the underlying shade and designed to meet diverse hair
color needs, exemplifies b-ex Inc.’s commitment to innovation and market adaptability.
As b-ex Inc. approaches its 50th anniversary, its dedication to sustainability, quality
and customer satisfaction continues to set it apart in the competitive beauty industry.

Tamurakoma: Sustainable Global Market Expansion

The Japanese textile manufacturer and trader is on a mission to create a comfortable and sustainable society while expanding
its business into the construction and electronics fields. By Sean McBride
sions ranging from construction to textiles
and electrical appliances, with an array of
products that can be sold in each segment.
Mr. Hori explains that “as a trading firm,
we have an advantage over our competitors
due to our strong communication with clients.
This tight-knit relationship with our clients
allows us to respond to the specific needs
of the market and create products accord-
ingly.” An example of this is the development
of a sustainable materials line to integrate
“Our strength is understanding into the production process. The Creation
to Circulation brand is a recycled polyester
evolving market needs and the made from PET bottles and textile waste,
ability to respond readily.” and the recycled cotton brand, Re:RISE, is a
mix of pure cotton re-spun with cotton fabric
Kiyohito Hori, President, cuttings that would normally be discarded.
Tamurakoma & Co., Ltd. The company currently has operations in
Founded 130 years ago as a textile manu- China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia,
facturer, Tamurakoma has been steadily Singapore, Bangladesh and Germany, and is
diversifying its business by branching out looking to expand and strengthen its over-
into various industries. Company President seas bases. Mr. Hori believes that “establish- C2C circulation polyester fabric
Kiyohito Hori puts this diversification down ing manufacturing and sales partnerships
to the pioneering spirit that is embedded is important to achieve this. We are also
within its employees. In the 2000s, the open to mergers and acquisitions if an op-
company expanded into the construction portunity to establish our own base arises,
materials division, focusing on industrial and and we are now actively starting to invest
housing materials. Today, it has multiple divi- in strengthening our overseas presence.” https://tamurakoma.co.jp
Glob al Vision with
CONTENT BY THE WORLDFOLIO

Kazuhiro Kawabata
PRESIDENT & CEO

TRADITION AND INNOVATION

Navigating global success, Kitao Cosmetics’ minimalist ap-
proach blends traditional Japanese ingredients with in-
novative skin care technology, making a global impact. http://kitao.co.jp
By Sasha Lauture and Bernard Thompson
itao Cosmetics, a company deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, is

K making waves globally with its innovative skin care products. Led by
President and CEO Kazuhiro Kawabata, Kitao emphasizes minimalism
and quality, using fewer, highly effective ingredients. This philosophy
contrasts with the more elaborate routines popularized by Korean beauty brands,
highlighting the unique appeal of J-Beauty.
Kitao’s commitment to quality is exemplified in its use of matcha, a traditional
Japanese ingredient known for its health benefits. “We follow a meticulous pro-
cess to ensure our matcha is of the highest quality, preparing the soil for three
years without chemicals,” says Mr. Kawabata. This dedication to sustainability
and natural ingredients resonates with today’s eco-conscious consumers, en-
hancing the brand’s reputation.
Globally, Kitao Cosmetics has successfully penetrated U.S. and European markets,
leveraging the growing popularity of matcha. The company’s approach includes col-
laborations with influencers and marketing agencies to introduce Japanese culture
alongside its products. This strategy has earned the firm a strong online presence,
boasting over 12,000 Instagram followers and numerous influencer partnerships.
Looking forward, Mr. Kawabata emphasizes the importance of collective efforts
among Japanese firms to compete with Korean brands, particularly in the U.S. and
European markets. By combining traditional Japanese values with modern marketing
strategies, Kitao Cosmetics is poised to continue its global growth.

Nakano Apparel Aims for Global Market

With its recycling initiatives, the pioneering apparel firm offers an antidote to the world of fast fashion. By Cian O Neill

World’s thinnest binder Yamagata factory Solar panels in Vietnam Vietnam factory
An apparel OEM company founded in 1986, former, we can generate about 70 percent of
Nakano Apparel produces high-quality cut the annual electricity needed for our plant, and Kazunori Nakano, President (left);
and sewn products, assisting in all stages with the boiler, we no longer need to use oil.” Akihiro Nakano, Executive Vice President
from planning and material procurement to Staff at the plant, meanwhile, have both (right), Nakano Apparel Inc.
development and sewing. developed their own in-house rubbish sorting
Recently, the company has made headlines system and taken it upon themselves to con-
for its pioneering recycling practices. President tract a lunch catering company on the condition
Kazunori Nakano explains: “After being ap- that it provided sustainable, multi-use items.
proached by a paper manufacturing company Perhaps it is the scale of the firm’s factories http://nakano-apparel.co.jp
one day, I resolved to do something about that enables employees to take responsibility
industrial waste, and we decided as a company in this way. Mr. Nakano again: “In the apparel combine the human element with automation in
that we could recycle our scraps into waterproof manufacturing industry, a big factory with order to increase productivity and efficiency.”
sheets. Now we are able to recycle 100 percent a large number of workers is wonderful. With increased productivity and efficiency, of
of our scrap, thus producing no waste.” However, we believe that small factories course, come opportunities for global expansion,
Such initiatives have resulted in the firm re- that are ultra-efficiently run have a greater and beyond the firm’s existing activities in Viet-
ceiving a prestigious sustainability award and advantage in terms of cost and quality; and nam, Mr. Nakano confirms that he is looking to
being named as one of 100 textile companies lead ultimately to business stability and an im- places such as South Korea, North America and
for the next generation in 2023. proved standard of living for our employees.” Europe as potential sites for new sales activities.
For Mr. Nakano, environmental measures In an age of domestic labor shortages, Mr. “I have high expectations for the future,” he
at the company’s factory in Vietnam are just Nakano is open about the need for digital trans- concludes. “And I would like to see our turnover
as significant: “We have installed solar panels formation in the sewing industry, which still relies increase five fold by 2036 to coincide with our
and a biomass boiler in Vietnam. With the heavily on human endeavor: “We believe we can fiftieth anniversary.”
 with the legend that is Glenn Close?”

M US I C

Is in Need of
“We Are Family”’
Putting family controversy behind her, Sister Sledge’s
Kathy talks moving on, new music and the 2024 election

it is not a stretch to imagine most peo- jumping up on stage and I think it brings out that
ple in the world have heard Kathy Sledge’s feeling not just of unity, and it might sound cliched,
voice at some point in their lives. but love,” she tells Newsweek, adding: “There’s a
SE N SR ME DIA P HOTOGR APHY; TOP RIGHT: KRI STIN A BUM PHRE Y/ VARIE T Y/GE T T Y

After all, it is the 65-year-old’s lush vocals realness there.”

that lead Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” the Sister Sledge, which the singer describes as “the
hit song which has come to symbolize so much original girl group,” has many hits under its belt
more than familial ties but is an anthem of soli- including “Thinking of You” and “He’s the Greatest
darity everywhere. Dancer,” but it is “We Are Family” which made them
Its success can be measured in many ways, not household names. In 2008, the song was inducted
just by the fact that it sold millions at the time of its into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
release in 1979 and regularly appears in best song For a woman who has been touring the world
lists, or the fact it has been covered many times since she was 13 years old—first with her three sis-
from the Spice Girls to Sesame Street. ters, Debbie, Joni and Kim, as Sister Sledge, then as
But “We Are Family’s” true success is its endur- a solo act from 1989—Sledge says the “biggest com-
ing legacy of unifying and uplifting people. Sledge pliment” she’s ever received was not about her voice
believes that is needed now more than or success, but rather the feeling she gives
ever in a country divided deeply down people when they hear “We Are Family.”
political and cultural lines. by “People say, ‘That voice that is on that
“I say that song is the gift that keeps on song makes people happy.’ When I look
SHANNON
giving. At the end of a concert everybody’s PO W E R
out at the crowd and you see what it
hugging each other, or singing along or brings to people, it makes me feel very

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special. You see these different gen- The re-record led to the creation of refused to take their calls to explain
erations smiling and laughing in the the We Are Family Foundation, which what was going on.
audience and I’m like, ‘Wow, that’s for the past 23 years has supported “ Then what was upsetting was,
pretty cool,’” Sledge says. young people across the world. that when she did leave, she started
The singer also recognized an While the song unites people, it another group. We were like, ‘What
opportunity to help unite her country was not enough to hold Sister Sledge are you doing?’ We couldn’t reach
with “We Are Family,” when President together. Sledge left the group to her and she didn’t answer any of our
Joe Biden dropped out of the presi- pursue her own career, sparking off calls,” Debbie told U.K. newspaper
dential race in July and Vice President a decadeslong public feud with her The Mirror in June.
Kamala Harris stepped up to the plate sisters, especially Debbie. Newswe ek contacte d Debbie
and won the Democratic Party’s nom- Debbie claimed her sister left Sledge’s representatives by email
ination for the November elections. At the group without warning and several times for comment.
the time of writing, Harris was leading What resulted was a series of legal
Republican nominee Donald Trump in moves from the remaining sisters,
the polls by a narrow margin after they including removing Kathy Sledge’s
went head-to-head for the first time in voting rights in the Sister Sledge
a presidential debate on September 10. c orp oration and stopp e d her
Sledge reached out to a colleague “I’m at the space from performing using the
to pass on to the Harris campaign in my life that I’m Sister Sledge name.
that they were welcome to use “We
Are Family” at any Democratic events
just realizing my “It was crazy. For like the past 20
years as a corporation they voted
before the November 5 election. purpose... I’m that I was the only sister that couldn’t
“I do think that our country is in enjoying the ride.” say I was ‘of ’ Sister Sledge or ‘from’
need of ‘We Are Family.’ It’s time,” she
says. “I feel like we’ve been through
a lot of turmoil lately and... I think
it’s time for our country to embrace
each other and that there’s something
in the message of ‘We Are Family’
that can help that.”
It would not be the first time the
song has been used as a unifying
tool—a re-record of the track was
released in the wake of September
11, the first charity single after the
terrorist attacks.
The music video was directed by
Spike Lee and featured hundreds
of famous faces from Diana Ross to
Macaulay Culkin. Producer Nile Rod-
gers, who wrote and produced the
original song in 1979, came up with
the idea “to commence the healing
process,” he said at the time.

FAMILY AFFAIR With her siblings

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in the 80s as part of Sister Sledge.

Kathy left the band in 1989 after
becoming a household name.

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 Sister Sledge,” she told the Press
Association in 2022.
Sledge then entered into a legal
stoush with her sisters which lasted
more than 20 years—and finally, in
2021, they voted for her to be able
to tour once again under the Sister
FROM LEF T: HARRY L ANGDON/GE T T Y; C BR AND ON/REDF ERN S /GE T T Y

Sledge moniker. She now performs

as Sister Sledge featuring Kathy
Sledge. Debbie and other members
of the Sledge family, including her
children, perform using the original
Sister Sledge name.
Over the years, Sledge occasionally
performed with her sisters, but not
being able to use the Sister Sledge
name turned out to be a blessing in GOING IT ALONE Kathy performs years but Sledge decided this year it
in the U.K. in June. She recently
disguise. It forced her to try her hand was time to release it to the world.
released new music and also
at other skills. produces music and TV shows.
“God’s timing is everything,” she
Sledge starred in and composed says. “Even though I wrote it years
much of the music for a Billie Holi- ago, I feel like now’s the time that it
day tribute show called The Brighter that I’m just realizing what my pur- would be embraced in a way that it
Side of Day, she’s been producing TV pose may be. And I know it has every- may not have been embraced then.”
and live music shows for festivals and thing to do with the uplifting music “The generations out there, I think
co-hosts a podcast, The Family Room, that I’ve been able to sing and create they want to embrace this nostalgic
with her daughter Kristen Gabrielle. and write and perform.” feeling of what it feels like to feel
The pair also work closely together Sledge says she’s “excited” and warm and cozy. And I think we’ve got-
on designing all of the stage outfits “embracing this plateau of producing” ten a little away from some of that.”
for Sledge and her dancers. which allows her to show the world Sledge remembers telling her
There’s even talks of developing a her talents beyond singing, and real- daughter recently that “Promise Me”
musical production about the story izing her creative potential. This is feels like what a song would sound
behind “We Are Family.” what’s important to her right now like “if God wrote a love song.”
“There’s a lot of different avenues,” and when it comes to a potential Sis- “I feel like this space that we
Sledge says of her work, “and I’m ter Sledge reunion, she’ll “think about live [in] right now, people are so
enjoying the ride.” something like that later.” lonely. They’re really in this huge
Finding her stride as a producer “It’s funny, but what people need ocean swimming alone... and I
and digging into her passion as a to see is that we’ve been doing this thought, let me give you a message of
songwriter means Sledge is not rush- our entire life, and it’s refreshing to love,” she says.
ing to reunite with sisters Debbie and go into new horizons,” she says, but While most 65-year-olds have
Kim—Joni passed away in 2017— to won’t rule it out entirely. started thinking about slowing down,
bring back the original group. “I wouldn’t say no to that. But, in Sledge feels like she’s only getting
“I had a colleague that once said, the meantime, I’m embracing the started and can’t wait to unleash her
‘Sometimes we’ve always known our threshold right now of where I am.” creativity on the world.
passion, but sometimes it takes a Discovering her passion for want- “I’m excited,” she says,
lifetime to find your purpose,’ and ing to inspire and uplift people was “So stay tuned.”
I think there’s a saying [that] when the reason she dusted off the song
your passion meets your purpose, “Promise Me,” a groovy ballad she ▸ Shannon Power is a pop culture &
you collide with destiny,” Sledge says, wrote that has a deep message of love entertainment reporter at newsweek.
adding: “I’m at the space in my life and unity. It had sat on a shelf for 20 Follow them on X @shannonjpower

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 Spotlight

Rumaan
Alam
bestselling author rumaan alam is
happy to promote his new novel Entitlement
(September 17). “I spend all of my time in this room
hunched over this very computer, it’s nice to have
an opportunity to exist outside of that.” After the
massive success of his last book, Leave the World
Behind, Alam is now focusing on money. “We valo-
rized the rich, and by the same token, one must log-
ically admit that we disregard the poor.” Entitlement
follows Brooke as she navigates the world of the
megarich. “You can’t help engaging or understand-
ing yourself and your accomplishments in Ameri-
can life via money.” Set in the not-too-distant past,
the novel says a lot about where we are now and
how we got here. “[Michael] Bloomberg as mayor
was a fascinating cultural turn. It was the point at
which we accepted if you are rich, maybe you know
how to do something better. Which is obviously,
on the face of it, ridiculous...the end result of that
is Donald Trump. Somebody who is not gifted at
anything, but feels like he presents himself like he
is by virtue of his wealth.” —H. Alan Scott

RU M A A N S P E A K S A B O U T ...

WHAT INSPIRED RECENT HISTORY AS NOT GETTING A

ENTITLEMENT ▸ GREAT MATERIAL ▸ SWELLED HEAD ▸
“It’s a subject [money] that “I got to avoid writing “It’s not profitable to
has always seemed very about the pandemic or think about. It’s so
rich to me. Most normal Trump, which are subjects unlikely that I will be
to resist seeing people would say, ‘Money I was not interested in. able to replicate that
things in dollar can’t buy happiness.’
That’s not really true in
When you write about
the recent past, what it
success [from my first
book], and in some ways
value. In fact, I that money can preserve does is it feels legible to that should not be my
would argue, and health, provide access you. I know what songs ambition. That was a
I think the book to education, provide
opportunity, and those
were on the radio. You
know what happens next.
thing that happened to
that one specific book.
argues this, it is are things that are But they [the characters] You can’t operate at that
DAVID A . L AND

almost impossible.” profoundly enriching and

make you happy. So what
don’t know what is
coming. And that tension
level at all times, and you
shouldn’t actually aspire
are you supposed to do adds something to the to because, ultimately,
with that disconnect?” reading experience.” it’s the work that suffers.”

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PA RT I N G S H OT

Sarah Paulson
“can you imagine if the air was just filled with dust particles What about this era interested you?
and you literally could not breathe?” That’s what Sarah Paulson is tackling What in the world would make me not
in her new film Hold Your Breath (October 3). Paulson plays Margaret, a Dust want to do this film? There’s nothing
Bowl-era mother who’s slowly descending into madness after being plagued by more terrifying than movies rooted
a perceived spirit. “The moment you’re confronted with a larger problem, like in the very potent possibility that
Margaret is, that very tightly coiled survival tactic quickly just unwinds itself.” something like this could happen.
After a series of performances where Paulson has played women descending Just absolutely delicious ground
into madness, she admits it can take its toll. “There are plenty of actors who just from which to jump into this world.
run screaming, and then go sit down and write an email. I’m not that person....
Your brain knows you’re pretending, but your body doesn’t. The body keeps The reality of the Dust
score.” There’s a chance Paulson will be able to take a break from trauma in Bowl is terrifying.
Ryan Murphy’s upcoming legal drama All’s Fair starring Kim Kardashian, Glenn You can’t see anything. You’re
Close and Naomi Watts. “It’s an embarrassment of riches, really. You want to not even safe in your home. And
pay me to go to work, quote, unquote, with the legend that is Glenn Close?” Margaret had gone through a terrible
tragedy, losing a child already. I
haven’t seen a movie about this
subject matter depicted in this
way and with an opportunity to
kind of have a real descent into
“There are plenty madness, which is my favorite.

of actors who just What about this character

run screaming, appealed to you?
and then go sit I am an absolute and utter control
down and write freak. There was something I could
an email. I’m not really relate to about Margaret’s
that person.” need for order. It wasn’t just a
character trait, it was a survival tool.

Are you thrilled to be in All’s Fair?

Is it bad that I can’t wait to go to the
cast dinner where I hopefully sit next
to Kim Kardashian, just ask her every
question about beauty products?
BRU CE GLIK A S / WIRE IMAGE/G E T T Y

I can’t wait to see you

on The Kardashians.
I’m hoping she’s gonna have some
gathering at her house. Let the
cameras roll. I am ready to see
Kris Jenner with a martini or 10,
or whatever. — H. Alan Scott

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