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‘We’re not going to fold’: Nevada election chief pushes back on Trump administration scrutiny
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar said that the Trump administration’s scrutiny of the state’s election process is an effort to intimidate officials and suppress voting in Nov...
Massachusetts political parties stand by as their membership rolls evaporate
Why Massachusetts parties are allowing the slow-moving self-destruction to continue is anyone’s guess.
Security stops alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property
Security stopped an alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property on Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and her spokesperson, raising security concerns about the former vice president.
Climate Science: Transitions often brings out creativity, new ideas and solutions
The United Arab Emirates Is sitting on an enormous pool of oil. They are also selling this oil to the market and making enormous amounts of money. However, they are
Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton on data centers, skill games and more
Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton talks data centers, whether a skill games deadline will be met and what a trifecta for Democrats would mean.
Detroit Block Party highlights health resources available in the city
Amodei, Altman, Musk call for slowing AI model development
Leaders of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence platforms said it’s time to slow the development pace of their most advanced — and most lucrative — models, citing escalating risks of
UNDP warns Russian drone attacks on Chernobyl endangers the health and safety of millions
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrator Alexander De Croo on Thursday warned in an interview that frequent drone attacks on Chernobyl are 'really gambling with the safety of millions...
Scientists Detect a Mysterious Signal That Could Be Dark Matter
A mysterious signal deep underground may offer LUX-ZEPLIN its most intriguing clue to dark matter yet. For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter, the mysterious material believed to account for about 85% of all matter in the universe. Despite its enormous influence on galaxies and cosmic structure, dark matter has
Grand slam, leadoff homer from Lindor lift Mets to 12-2 win over Yankees
Mets rookie Zac Thornton (4-5) allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings during an impressive Subway Series debut.
Grading the Mountaineers: WVU takes care of business
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Game No. 2 of the 2026 season for the Mountaineers may not have been perfect, but they did what they needed to do in recording a 52-7
Smith withdraws proposed Bossier Entertainment Development District
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith has withdrawn a proposal to create an Entertainment Development District aimed at generating dedicated funding for improvements in the city’s...
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute hosts men's health fair focused on prostate cancer screening
Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute hosted a men's health fair Saturday offering free prostate cancer screenings and health resources.
Diablo TV Series in the Works at Netflix
Netflix is developing an animated TV series based on Blizzard Entertainment's "Diablo" video game franchise.
QuikTrip selects GRAND Mental Health for annual Day of Caring
QuikTrip employees spent the day completing projects at GRAND Mental Health facilities and delivering meals for its outreach team.
Reform MP Sarah Pochin says her children fear for her safety and want her to quit politics
The Reform UK MP says the party's eight MPs now all have 24-hour security.
Amid uptick in rabies calls across US, bats are main threat in Sonoma County
Sonoma County health officials have a simple message for anyone who finds a dead bat: don’t touch it — it may have rabies.
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Grassley isn’t sure Americans would react today like they did on September 11, 2001
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said that he doesn't know that Americans would react the same way today like they did after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Stories, science and the healing power of horses
Dr. Angela Fournier, Bemidji State professor of psychology, and ranch owner Liz Letson keenly observe human and animal interactions and look for the stories they contain.
Germany’s Political Tailspin: Your Weekly SPIEGEL Recap
It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful week! Subscribe Share Leave a comment Your SPIEGEL Substack Team Compiled and edited by Charles Hawley
Here's how some Chicago small businesses are ramping up their use of AI
Mary Nguyen Aregoni, owner of the West Loop restaurant Saigon Sisters, started using Gemini, Google’s AI tool, early this year. She took free online courses about AI and a webinar from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program. “It's pretty easy and intuitive to use, but you have to know how to ask the right questions or prompt,” she says.
Local businessman announces write-in campaign against Carol Ammons
Keith Smith of Champaign: “This is not about tearing anyone down. It is about offering voters another direction and another voice.”
Major companies to cut back on 2027 health benefits in blow to workers
Disney and Starbucks are among firms cutting health benefits for 2027 as medical costs continue to soar. This trend may mean you'll pay more.
AI may be denting computer science graduates’ job prospects, UK data shows
Economics graduates also appear to be affected as demand for them falls in well-paid roles in finance
Prep football: Windsor handles business at Maria Carrillo in 42-14 win
Windsor got out to a hot start Firday night, throwing for three touchdowns in the first quarter.
Happy Hens farm in Ramona voluntarily recalls eggs after Salmonella outbreak
Following genetic testing that linked a regional salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens to eggs from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona, the farm voluntarily recalled its eggs this week, according to the California Department of Public Health.
BGT farmers' choir to take mental health message on national tour
Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir will embark on an 18-venue tour next March and April.
The boat protests: unprecedented but unsurprising
Patriot Platform protests disrupted the UK’s biggest ferry port for hours, and tried to prevent lifeboats from rescuing asylum seekers
From Practical Magic 2 to Saturday Night Live UK: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
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Dallas police tout security success after GOP midterm convention as businesses report losses
Nadathur Rajagopal of Weston, Indian Scientist and Science Communicator, Passes Away at 89
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Firefighters still battling health effects 25 years after 9/11
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Inglewood businesses to be demolished for Transit Connector project
Maya Cinemas closes after 20 years of business
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Watch highlights and view scores from Week 3 of the 2026 NSAA football season.
In rural Wyoming, a first-ever maternal health summit focuses on solutions to fill gaps in care
About half of Wyoming counties don’t have an OB/GYN. At least nine don’t have labor and delivery units.
In rural Wyoming, a first-ever maternal health summit focuses on solutions to fill gaps in care
About half of Wyoming counties don’t have an OB/GYN. At least nine don’t have labor and delivery units.
How San Antonio businesses are working on the Spurs' new arena
The San Antonio Spurs has already brought on a host of local firms to work on the new arena in compliance with its non-binding term sheet.
House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwh
9 accused gang members barred from downtown Nashville entertainment district
Nine people accused of being part of a gang that targets downtown Nashville visitors through cell phone payment scams are now under a temporary court injunction barring them from the entertainment district.
‘World’s most profitable football business’: Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea cash earns £175m
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Politics Friday: How 9/11 changed Minnesota and the nation
Friday at noon, we kick off a season to cover the midterm election. For the next several weeks, we'll bring you interviews with candidates, voices of voters and some head-to-head debates. It’s just a taste of what's in store as Election Day approaches where the state will pick a new governor, U.S. senator and much more.
The 9 Best Snack Options to Support Your Gut Health
Experts break down the best food options for day’s smallest meal that won’t cause bloating or indigestion.
U.S. health officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak
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TiVo Bows AI-Powered 'Agent TiVo' Entertainment Guide
TiVo Platform Technologies has launched “Agent TiVo,” a new conversational AI-powered entertainment software designed to transform how operators and entertainment platforms help consumers discover and engage with content across television and streaming environments. The platform, unveiled at IBC 2026 in Holland, lets viewers interact naturally by voice or text, helping them find content in the … Continue reading "TiVo Bows AI-Powered ‘Agent TiVo’ Entertainment Guide"
Denton County resident, 9/11 survivor found faith after terrorist attacks - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
When the planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Sophia Thomas was 18 years old, six months pregnant and working on the 92nd floor of the South Tower. After 25 years, she now lives and works in Denton County, and has made the bold choice to […]
Logan Airport workers push Massport to set a standard for their health care
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Department of War extends, expands health insurance pilot for civilian employees and dependents in Japan
The Department of War is expanding access through the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, including eligibility for authorized dependents of DOW civilian employees. This expansion reaffirms the DOW’s ongoing commitment to ensuring high-quality healthcare access for civilian personnel and their families in Japan.
As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
Tribune’s fall 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides
The Tribune’s guides for fall arts and entertainment have everything you need to know about the best in theater, TV, movies, music, museums, art and dance.
Mercury may not need an ancient dynamo to explain its magnetic crust
New analyses of MESSENGER data find that present-day magnetic field can explain most of its crustal magnetism
Elements of ownership
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9/11 Pentagon official remembers his survival 25 years later
For Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell of Texas, the Pentagon is more than a workplace, it’s the spot where his life nearly ended. Twenty-five years later, he’s walking its halls again, carrying with him a story of survival and a connection to the day that changed a generation.
Health Toll of WTC Attacks Still Unfolding 25 Years Later
Overview: Nearly 3,000 people died from the attack on the World Trade Center. But the lingering physical and mental health effects have reached far beyond that number. As the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center’s twin towers, the health fallout from the attack still affects […]
CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety
When state health departments, federal health agencies and medical societies diverge, how is an ordinary person supposed to know whom to trust?
There is a long history of bribery in US politics – is Donald Trump continuing it?
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“Everyone has miracles”: OSU student turns childhood cancer journey into advocacy
As National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins this September, Oklahoma State University student Brooklyn Hawkins is using her childhood cancer journey and nonprofit to support children and families experiencing childhood
Pease Tradeport continues as NH economic engine
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The candy business or football? Crookston's George Widman V chooses Fighting Hawks
Widman runs UND's scout team while also overseeing the Hawks' equipment operation
Iowa’s arts scene has something The Kennedy Center doesn’t
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9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary
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Emma Bonino, radical Italian politician who stood up to Vatican, dies aged 78
Militant feminist led campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce and went on to become foreign minister
Where are the women? Israel heads to elections, just one woman leads a party
As Israel heads to elections, women remain present in politics but largely absent from its highest ranks
We toured Pensacola's massive new Launch complex. Here's what's coming
See how the Launch entertainment complex, featuring trampolines, bowling, dining, high-tech games and more, is coming along ahead of its October opening.
See what it looks like inside Launch Entertainment complex
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Sept. 11 - Panda Fest to make its Savannah debut in October
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The Food Connection report: UK Dining invested record $8 million in Kentucky farms, businesses
Over the life of the initiative, UK Dining’s Kentucky Farm and Food Business Impact purchases produced more than $48 million in direct investment in Kentucky farms and food businesses. The work also earned national recognition and helped inform nationally harmonized measures for institutional farm purchasing.
PA regulators say they're limited on insurance rate hikes
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Matson tops Hawaiʻi's Most-Profitable Companies List for 5th Year
Despite a 6.6% decline in profits last year, Matson still came out on top, reflecting its unique niche in the shipping world.
Scientists Create New Antibody For Virus That Infects 95% of People
A crucial milestone.
Vantiva delivers immersive sound and advanced entertainment with its new Soundscape Mini
, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Press Release Vantiva delivers immersive sound and advanced entertainment with its new Soundscape Mini The compact...
Charlie Kirk built a political movement. His followers say politics was never the point
Speakers Glenn Beck and Michael Knowles said Kirk will be remembered for religious impact
As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
The convention offered a stark reminder that the Trump era is heading toward its final chapter, the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush writes.
Northampton mental health hospital has enough staff 'to be safe'
The removal of almost 300 patients from the Northampton site was ordered by NHS England in March.
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At least 18 Pleasanton businesses hit in morning burglary spree
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Even if it’s real, Trump’s new Ukraine push is already being undermined by events
Events since the United States revived its Ukraine peace bid say more about its chances than the sunny rhetoric that accompanies it.
Monterrey Amid Mountains
Mexico’s second-largest metropolitan area borders on folded rock layers of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Political scientist breaks down the messaging and tactics at the GOP Midterm Convention
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Denver health expert shares advice ahead of start of respiratory illness increase
Hot Ticket: Science, sounds and Spanish culture take center stage
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The Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Native Americans Reflects Global Mental Health Emergency
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Fact-checking night 2 of the GOP midterm convention
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other speakers made false claims in remarks at the Republican midterm convention’s second night Thursday.
Beacon Council Back to Business
City tackles zoning, parking, rentals
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, raise concerns about corruption in Springfield townhall
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle held a “stop the corruption” town hall in Springfield Thursday. The town hall was a part of a tour focusing on concerns about corruption in politics.
Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with CMA Awards Nominations
/PRNewswire/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the 60th annual Country Music...
Bruce Springsteen on Politics and His Land of Hope and Dreams Tour
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Houston-area restaurant adds 3.5% card surcharge as rising costs squeeze business
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David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Maryland health officials release vaccine recommendations for upcoming flu season
USC awarded $5.6 million from the National Science Foundation
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Mediacom promotes Purcell to senior vice president of Capital Region
Mediacom Communications has promoted Steve Purcell from group vice president to senior vice president of the company’s Capital Region, where he will continue to oversee system operations and assets across a nine-state service territory. Purcell has more than 35 years of cable industry experience and previously served as regional vice president of operations for Mediacom’s…
Apple Is Launching New Health Features, but Doesn't Oura Already Offer Them?
There’s no question that Apple’s upcoming health features resemble Oura’s, but will the tech giant do it better?
Airplane Turbulence May Worsen Thanks to Trump
Pilots depend on climate data from the National Center for Atmospheric Research to fly. The government wants to dismantle it.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
UnityPoint Health-Finley reducing cardiac procedure hours
UnityPoint Health-Finley in Dubuque will be reducing cardiac procedure hours, citing a hiring struggles and a lack of demand in recent years.
Meet the Candidate: Jerry Zimmerer seeks Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals seat
The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals candidate Jerry Zimmerer.
Housing, addiction, politics and the touchy subject of homelessness
Accountability means little if we blame the wrong people for the wrong results. Monique DeSpain has made the case for judging Oregon’s homelessness system by results. But the burden is hers to explain what she would change through Congress — and how voters should decide if it worked.