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Machias schedules workshop on cannabis business moratorium

Board sets Oct. 28 meeting to gather public input; approves $6,800 heater for Machias Bay Area Transfer and Recycling Center.

Oct 23 • 12:23 PM EDT • Business • themainemonitor.org

TCU Set to Host Big 12 Chief Business Officers and Campus Partners Annual Meeting

About 225 administrators from across the Big 12 Conference will gather on Texas Christian University's campus Oct. 26-28.

Oct 23 • 11:32 AM EDT • Business • tcu.edu

Pope hope, that’s entertainment, and getting ahead in the CIA

Happy Friday friends, I want to start by just breathing for all of us a big long collective sigh of relief at the news this week that the pope’s doctors have basically blown the all clear for Leo’s health. Going from knowing nothing to him declaring to the world he needed surgery, to a cancer diagnosis, to bouncing out of the hospital in barely even days, to ringing the bell in less than two weeks is whiplash inducing. But in the best possible way. We are living in a world in which the Roman pontiff, by dint of history, biography and circumstance, is once more at the epicenter of global affairs. Not just conversations about religion, or Christian and post-Christian values, but the bleeding edge of the most pressing issues of human affairs. Think I am exaggerating a touch? Consider the images of the crowds who greeted Leo in Paris just weeks ago, and juxtapose them with the absolute photo negative scenes unfolding there recently. Ask yourself how many world leaders are talking about AI right now and directly citing the pope as they do so. Try to name a country who has had as many top-ranked diplomats in and out of both Russia and Ukraine in the last three years as the Vatican has in the last three months. It has been fascinating to watch Leo XIV emerge as not just a kind of pop culture reference point or totem to be cited (Francis was often name-checked this way) but as a kinetic force in global conversation. Given the state of things, we need global figures of gravitas and values, even better if they have real wisdom behind what they are saying. So news of Leo’s illness was, it seemed to me, a tremor with potentially Richter Scale implications. That not only has the worst not come to pass but instead we’ve had the best of outcomes announced is something to really be grateful for. Humanity, it seems to me, is entering one of its irregular but cyclical phases where the pace of change — technological, social, and geopolitical — outstrips the ability of previously settled norms and received wisdom to cope. Such periods – and I think the first decades of the last century were a similar such time – throw into question the viability of all kinds of institutions. And many of ours have been straining to breaking point for a few years now. The papacy has the power and the potential to be a steadying pole in all of this. That’s my hope, anyway. It’s a lot to freight the office with, though it is arguably its ultimate purpose from its founding, to be a steadying rock on which all that matters can be anchored. It’s also, of course, an intolerable weight of responsibility to place on a single man. But I am encouraged to have hope in – and for – Leo. The apostle whom he succeeds, after all, was famously unequal to some moments, failed some tests of faith, and resiled from taking the road which led ultimately to the circus on Vatican hill. Human frailty and limitations, of health, of character, of temper, can open us to Christ, whose strength is greatest in our weakness, so St. Paul learned. That gives me hope, and I am sure it consoles Leo, too. And so I will continue to pray for him. Because we need apostles of rock right now. Here’s the news. Subscribe The News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued yesterday a new document “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” It’s not a short document, and it is at pains to stress this isn’t a doctrinal note from the dicastery, either. Rather, it brings together reflections on an important issue from the Church around the world. Some of it I actually found really rather powerful. It is, however, 25,000, which is a lot for a busy reader to get through on a weekday. So, you can read our busy reader’s summary right here. — News broke yesterday of an Oct. 22 meeting of U.S. bishops with President Donald Trump. The meeting was organized by an official at the Heritage Foundation, according to several sources close to the meeting. Video of several U.S. bishops praying in the Oval Office over President Trump was posted on social media Thursday afternoon, first by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin, and then by the official twitter.com account of the Archdiocese of Denver. The meeting has drawn sharp criticism because of its proximity to the upcoming midterm Congressional elections, in which Democrats are widely expected to win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains closely contested. Sources close to the bishops’ conference told The Pillar that some USCCB senior officials were surprised by the existence of the meeting when video of it first emerged online. And a source close to conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City told The Pillar that the archbishop was “deeply frustrated” by the occasion of the meeting. An official conference spokesperson told The Pillar that the meeting was “not organized with or by the USCCB” and was “not affiliated with the conference.” You can read the whole story here. — The next National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis in 2029, a return to the city that hosted the last gathering in 2024. You read it here first. By here, I don’t mean this newsletter, I mean at The Pillar. We broke the story this week. It’s a big deal, in as much as the last congress was a roaring success and the next installment has the potential to be a real focal point for evangelizing efforts in the coming years. Read all about it here. — As Pope Leo prepares for the longest trip of his pontificate, Church leaders in Uruguay say the pontiff will encounter a highly secularized culture, in a country with a very different Catholic history than many of its South American neighbors. The nation has not had a papal visit since 1988, and leaders who spoke with The Pillar say it has a dire need for evangelization, even amid the prospect of a small revival in faith. This is real reporting on the Church in the country, and frankly a story you simply are not going to be able to read anywhere else. Read the whole thing. — The Archdiocese of Detroit announced this week a plan that would see the vast majority of its parish priests reassigned next summer, amid a restructuring process expected to dramatically shrink the number of parishes in the archdiocese. Archbishop Edward Weisenburger said this week that the plan “asks much of our priests,” but is a “sacrifice they are making as brothers of one, unified presbyterate.” The thing is, as JD pointed out in an analysis yesterday, pastors of parishes have a legal right to stability in office, so the only way this kind of wholesale reassignment goes ahead is if all of the archdiocesan clergy agree to resign. That creates its own kind of legal issues, though, and re-raises longstanding questions about the effectiveness of canonical due process protections for priests when dealing with coercive exercises in authority. Read the whole thing here. — More than three months after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its decree declaring the excommunication of the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X, questions remain about the full effects of the society’s schism. Specifically, the DDF’s July claim that marriages witnessed and confessions heard by SSPX priests are now invalid remains contested — and it emerged this week it appears that the Vatican’s own legal experts don’t agree. You can read my whole analysis of the situation and what it means here. All I would add is that the DDF’s undeveloped, some would say unsubstantiated, claim about the invalidity of some SSPX sacraments came in their July Explanatory Note on the schismatic consecrations by the society that month. It touches directly on both papal acts of governance — indeed it purports to nullify them — and the most intimate pastoral encounters possible in a parish setting. If there is one aspect of the Francis-era style of governance I would like the curia to finally cut out, root and branch, it would be these attempts to try to effect extraordinarily sensitive legislative acts via a note. — At least a dozen French bishops have spoken out following an eruption of violence on the country’s streets Oct. 17. Not surprisingly, they unanimously condemned the violence, but the length and content of their interventions varied significantly. Several sought to distinguish between the actions of rioters and what they suggested were the legitimate concerns of peaceful young protesters. Many also evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, suggesting it offered a powerful counter-image to the scenes of looting and destruction. A number of bishops also stressed their solidarity with law enforcement officials who struggled to contain the disorder, as well as the owners of the roughly 3,000 damaged or looted businesses. What’s the background to the nationwide unrest that the French media calls “les violences du 17 octobre”? And what exactly are the bishops saying? Read all about it here. — A Polish bishop called for the firm defense of unborn children as well as compassion for their mothers this week, as the lower house of Poland’s parliament passed two bills seeking to liberalize the country’s abortion laws. The bill on decriminalizing assistance in an abortion passed by 217 votes to 213, while the abortion in cases of fetal abnormality bill passed by 233 to 203, thanks to the government’s majority in the lower house. Both bills will now move to the Polish Senate, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling coalition has a larger majority. The fetal abnormality bill is symbolically significant because if it became law, it would effectively overturn a 2020 ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that a 1993 law permitting abortion for a severe and irreversible disability or a life-threatening incurable disease was unconstitutional. Read the whole story here. Subscribe **[The St. Paul Center App | Bible Study On-The-Go Read and understand the Bible with St. Paul Center’s new app! With today’s leading Catholic Scripture scholars as your guides, the St. Paul Center app empowers you to read the Bible](https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=pillar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=applaunch)** from the heart of the Church. Download the app for free at either the Apple or the Google app stores. https://stpaulcenter.com/app That’s entertainment I have written before about my deep and sincere reservations about the celebrity exorcist subculture which has taken root in American Catholicism. And, because I am very ill at ease with the entire thing, I try to keep a weather eye on the phenomenon without being drawn into the kind of online back-and-forth which these figures sometimes generate. Earlier this week, JD noted that one such celebrity exorcist type, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has undertaken, on the request of his bishop, a year’s fast from interviews and public speaking. I’m sure that will be salutary for him, if for no other reason than that receiving with docility requests from one’s rightful ecclesiastical superiors always comes with graces. Then a second thing happened this week which caught my eye. Apparently, another fixture in the celebrity exorcist world, Fr. Carlos Martins, has initiated a lawsuit against two lay men — apparently associates of Rippenger, though I am unclear in what way, exactly — for allegedly defaming him and his ministry on a podcast. It seems the suit was initiated nearly a year ago and is now pending. At issue, I read, is that the two men described Martins on a podcast as “not who he says he is” with regard to his exorcism ministry and that he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” These statements Martins considers to be false and defamatory and, his suit claims, “directly affected the sale and reception of [his] The Exorcist Files book that was newly released at the time these episodes aired.” I don’t want to get too into the weeds of the details here, but a couple of things struck me about all this.

Oct 23 • 9:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • pillarcatholic.com

Counseling helps many students thrive. Is Conn. meeting the need on community college campuses?

Mental health resources differ across state-funded schools in Connecticut. The University of Connecticut — the state's flagship school — employs nearly three dozen mental health professionals. Meanwhile, Connecticut State Community College started the semester with zero wellness counselors.

Oct 23 • 8:04 AM EDT • Health • wbur.org

More Than a Charcuterie Board: A Mother and Daughter Build a Business Around Gathering.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Birch Bay Retirement Village. NORTHEAST HARBOR—Food’s ability to be a social cornerstone is one of the founding premises of one of Mount Desert Island’s newest, and perhaps most unique, endeavors in cuisine based catering. From intimate gatherings to large functions, Olive & Pearl creates charcuterie boards that can not only astound the tongue but also the eye. Many would agree that food can bring people together. In fact, culinary delights, and sometimes adventures, have been utilized as the centerpiece for social and business occasions of all kinds for centuries. Often times it even has the ability to start conversation, temper differences, and build new relationships. Settings can vary, from a multi-course sit down meal, a backyard barbecue, or a couple of bowls of chips and dip in front of a television, but the result can be the same. Humans come together, they share food, and the whole process is a catalyst for thought, communication, and a shared experience. Imagined and created by the mother and daughter team of Dr. Susan Scanlan (formerly MacCready) and Kayla Musetti, Olive & Pearl was started in June of this year and has been creating, delighting, and growing since. We gave the two an opportunity to answer some questions about themselves and their new venture. The love, passion, and pride for what they are doing and the fact that they are doing it as a mother and daughter team came through so strongly in their answers that we decided to present the question and answer session in its entirety. The Interview What did you do prior to Olive & Pearl? We’re a mother-daughter team, and food, family, and hospitality have always been a big part of our lives. Susan grew up in a large family in Pennsylvania, where the table was always at the center of everything. There were multiple dishes, little bites, stories, and plenty of conversation. Food was never simply about eating. It was about gathering, celebrating, and spending time together. After living in several Southern states, Susan relocated to Maine more than 20 years ago, and Maine has truly become home. She loves its sense of community, natural beauty, and connection to local food and makers. Professionally, Susan is a registered nurse and holds a doctorate in health administration. She has worked in a variety of clinical, nonclinical, and leadership roles and currently works as a faculty academic director. Building Olive & Pearl has been an exciting creative venture alongside her career. Kayla is also a registered nurse and works in the ambulatory surgery unit at Mount Desert Island Hospital. While healthcare is an important part of both of our professional lives, Olive & Pearl has given us an entirely different way to connect, collaborate, and create something together. Tell us about the business. Olive & Pearl is a mother-daughter charcuterie business centered around beautiful food, thoughtful presentation, and bringing people together. We create curated charcuterie boards designed for everything from intimate gatherings and dinner parties to weddings, showers, corporate events, boat days, and celebrations of all kinds. We think of our boards as more than food. They’re an experience and an invitation to gather, slow down, and enjoy time with the people around you. We’re intentional about quality ingredients, artful presentation, and personalization. Whenever possible, we also incorporate Maine-made and locally sourced products, including cheeses, jams, honey, seasonal produce, and baked goods. What inspired you to start Olive & Pearl? In many ways, Olive & Pearl grew out of something we had been doing our entire lives —bringing people together around food. We’ve always loved creating beautiful spreads for family and friends. There was something special about watching people gather around a table, graze, talk, laugh, and simply enjoy being together. Friends and family began telling us, “You should do this as a business,” and one day, we stopped laughing it off and started mapping it out. We realized we had an opportunity to combine our different strengths and create something that reflected what we both value: hospitality, creativity, quality, and connection. Charcuterie felt like the perfect expression of that. It’s beautiful and creative, but it’s also communal and approachable. At its heart, it brings us right back to where the idea began, a table filled with food and people gathered around it. Do you have a business partner(s)? Our business partner is each other! Olive & Pearl is truly a mother-daughter partnership, and building it together has been incredibly meaningful and sometimes hilarious! We know each other extremely well, which can be both a strength and, occasionally, a challenge. We have different personalities and strengths, but we’ve learned to lean into those differences and use them to our advantage. There’s a lot of trust between us, and we’ve learned how to communicate, collaborate, and occasionally laugh at ourselves along the way. We’re also building Olive & Pearl while continuing our careers in healthcare and education, so we’re taking things thoughtfully and growing the business one step at a time. We all have to start somewhere. One of the most rewarding parts has been having something that belongs to both of us. We get to learn from one another, celebrate the small wins together, and create something that we hope will become part of our family’s story for years to come. When exactly did you launch the business? Recently, in June 2026, we launched Olive & Pearl, turning an idea we had talked about for years into real business. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch something that started around our own family table and begin to find a place within the community. How is it going so far? How do you feel it has been received? It has been going very well, and we’ve been incredibly encouraged by how warmly Olive & Pearl has been received. As more people hear about us, our orders have continued to increase, and we’re seeing growing interest in boards for events and celebrations. It’s exciting to watch something that began as an idea between the two of us start to grow within the community. One of the most rewarding parts is hearing from customers after their events or seeing photos of our boards being enjoyed. Knowing that something we created became part of someone’s celebration is incredibly meaningful to us. Is there a brick-and-mortar location or is it all online? Olive & Pearl is currently an online business. We’re intentionally starting this way so we can build relationships with our customers, learn what they love, and grow thoughtfully. Our long-term dream, if the business continues to grow, is to eventually have a sit-down space where people can experience Olive & Pearl in person. Do you have any future plans if things go well/keep going well? Absolutely. For now, our focus is on continuing to grow Olive & Pearl, getting to know our customers, and becoming part of more celebrations and gatherings throughout the area. Long term, we would love to have our own physical space where people can come together and experience Olive & Pearl beyond the boards themselves. We can imagine a place that combines food, hospitality, creativity, and community. Ultimately, we want to build something that continues to grow while still feeling personal and connected to the people and community around us. Is there an aspect of the business that you really love? There are so many things we love about it, but the people and the connection are probably at the top of the list. We love creating something beautiful, but what really matters to us is what happens after we hand it over to the customer. We picture our boards on kitchen islands, at backyard gatherings, on boats, at weddings, or around a long dinner table—with people laughing, talking, and lingering a little longer. We also love the creative side. Every board is an opportunity to play with color, texture, shape, seasonality, and flavor. We don’t just want to fill a board, we want to curate an experience. And supporting local makers is especially meaningful to us. Whenever possible, we love incorporating Maine-made cheeses, local jams and honey, seasonal produce, and products from nearby bakeries and businesses. It allows us to showcase some of what makes Maine so special. Perhaps most importantly, we love doing this together. Building something as a mother and daughter has given us another way to spend time together, learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and create memories. Is there anything regarding any aspect of Olive & Pearl that you may think is important that is not reflected on the website? One thing that may not always come through online is just how personal this business is to us. Olive & Pearl isn’t something we created simply because charcuterie was popular. It grew very naturally from our family, our traditions, and the way we’ve always enjoyed gathering with people we love. There is a lot of heart behind every board. We think about the people who will be enjoying it, the occasion they’re celebrating, and how we can make the experience feel special. We also want people to know that we care deeply about supporting locals whenever possible. Using Maine products isn’t just about sourcing ingredients, it’s about telling a little story about where we live and the talented people who make and grow wonderful things here. Is there anything that we have not asked that you think is important/relevant that would like readers to know? We hope people see Olive & Pearl as more than just a charcuterie business. At its heart, it’s about gathering. Our goal is to make it easier for people to create those moments when everyone gathers around the table, conversations last a little longer, and people simply enjoy being together. We also hope people see the mother-daughter story behind the business. We’re building Olive & Pearl alongside our careers, one step at a time, and there is something incredibly special about creating a shared family legacy in the process. For us, success isn’t just about how many boards we make. It’s about becoming part of people’s special moments - birthdays, weddings, weekends with friends, quiet evenings at home, or a beautiful day on the Maine coast. If one of our boards helps people put down their phones, linger a little longer, laugh a little more, and enjoy the people around them, then we feel like we’ve done exactly what we set out to do. All photos courtesy of Olive & Pearl. LINKS TO LEARN MORE Olive & Pearl website Olive & Pearl Facebook Olive & Pearl Instagram RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Oct 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • barharborstory.substack.com

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas for England

England face Australia at the Women's Rugby League World Cup on Saturday determined to show they have moved on from the nightmare of their last meeting in Las Vegas 19 months ago.

Oct 23 • 2:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

SIA unveils KrisWorld upgrades for better work, wellness and entertainment

From 4K screens and Bluetooth pairing to wellness features, the airline will roll out upgrades on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350s and incoming Boeing 777-9s from 2027.

Oct 23 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • meetings-conventions-asia.com

Michigan vs. Indiana: All-Time Series, Last Meeting And More

Michigan will host Indiana this weekend in a game with a lot of interesting story lines.

Oct 22 • 11:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

AACI to Recognize Excellence in Cancer Research, Health Equity, and Philanthropy at Annual Meeting

The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) will recognize excellence in cancer research, health equity, and philanthropy during the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Chicago. The awards ceremony will begin at 10:45 am central time on Monday, October 26.

Oct 22 • 11:05 PM EDT • Health • newswise.com

Health care, housing, wages: Josh Turek outlines campaign goals at Davenport rally

Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek made a stop in the Quad Cities Thursday, meeting with voters at Modern Woodmen Park.

Oct 22 • 10:41 PM EDT • Health • kwqc.com

MU still discussing possible hotel, entertainment district and student housing to enhance game-day experience

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is still exploring several commercial development options on university-owned property as it looks to enhance the game-day experience and provide more amenities for students, faculty and staff. UM System President Mun Choi said during a faculty council meeting on Thursday that the university is considering an entertainment district,

Oct 22 • 8:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • abc17news.com

Space science offers common ground for international cooperation

Scientists from more than 20 international and domestic scientific organizations and research institutions gathered in Beijing on Oct. 20 to discuss current challenges in space research at a symposium held as part of the 2026 International Science Council (ISC) Midterm Members' Meeting and Beijing Science Dialogue.

Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • china.org.cn

Employer Political Activity During the 2026 Midterms: Key FAQs

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, employers may have questions about whether (and how) they can support candidates or political positions. This FAQ addresses common questions about company political activity, communications with employees, mandatory political meetings, and political contributions.

Oct 22 • 3:05 PM EDT • Politics • fisherphillips.com

County BZA approvals permit poultry, business expansions

Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals approved five petitions — two requesting additions for ag businesses, another seeking acreage reduction for poultry, a mining business expanding its property and a chiropractor moving his operations locally — at its Oct. 8 meeting. Hally Jordan and James Spears’ petition to reduce minimum lot acreage to accommodate 14 […]

Oct 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • westernwaynenews.com

ASHG President Susan Slaugenhaupt Calls for Hope, Leadership, and Communication in Science

ASHG President Susan Slaugenhaupt, PhD, opened the society’s Montreal meeting with a heartfelt address of hope, leadership, and communication.

Oct 22 • 12:43 PM EDT • Science • genengnews.com

Coast Business Council details changes and future plans

The Gulf Coast Business Council meeting provided changes as well as a look into the area's future in terms of economic development.

Oct 22 • 12:15 PM EDT • Business • wfsb.com

Coast Business Council details changes and future plans

The Gulf Coast Business Council meeting provided changes as well as a look into the area's future in terms of economic development.

Oct 22 • 12:15 PM EDT • Business • wbtv.com

Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist

European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”

Oct 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net

Argonne welcomes Chicagoland mayors to campus for meeting and tours of user facilities

Argonne hosted the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for its quarterly meeting, where dozens of Chicagoland leaders learned about the lab’s work in super intelligence and resilience planning and toured the Advanced Photon Source and Aurora supercomputer.

Oct 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • anl.gov

Jacksonville Jaguars Trade Pitch Acquires $36 Million OL From Eagles

The Jacksonville Jaguars are approaching their Week 7 clash.Ahead of the meeting, they are floating in several trade rumors.According to one NFL writer, they could be in the running to acquire a $36 million offensive lineman from the Philadelphia Eagles.Jaguars Could Target Eagles’ Landon DickersonZachary Rotman of FanSided unveiled his top trade deadline predictions on […] The post Jacksonville Jaguars Trade Pitch Acquires $36 Million OL From Eagles appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 22 • 12:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Chinese vice premier meets foreign representatives attending International Science Council meeting

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau

Oct 21 • 9:04 PM EDT • Science • en.people.cn

Who has the edge between the Patriots and Bears?

A head-to-head comparison between the Patriots and Bears ahead of their Thursday meeting.

Oct 21 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

EDA approves final round of business development grants for 2026

The Grand Marais/Cook County Economic Development Authority Board met Tuesday, Oct. 20, approving five business development grants and the hiring of Redpath and Company to conduct a financial audit, among other agenda items. The meeting marked the third and final round of the EDA’s 2026 business development grants, which began the year with a $200,000...

Oct 21 • 5:51 PM EDT • Business • wtip.org

Summit in Samarkand, a boon for child wellbeing and health

Representatives from across the international community are meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to ensure that children everywhere can thrive in a world marred by war, climate chaos and other fundamental challenges.

Oct 21 • 12:08 PM EDT • Health • news.un.org

‘Egregious’: Denver City Council’s Health and Safety Committee Argues Against Proposition 132

By Nahila Bonfiglio Members of Denver City Council’s Health and Safety Committee voiced their opposition to proposed fentanyl ballot measure Proposition 132 in an Oct. 7 meeting. Council members Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Amanda Sandoval came together to take a stand against the proposition, w

Oct 21 • 11:04 AM EDT • Health • denvervoice.org

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Dimitri Christakis Elected into the National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting on 19 October 2026. Among them was Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, Dr. Dimitri Christakis. One of the highest honors in the field, Dr. Christakis's election reflects both his work advancing health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Special Olympics and his expertise in child development, particularly related to digital media and its effects on children’s social, emotional, and cognitive health.

Oct 21 • 10:40 AM EDT • Health • specialolympics.org

Floral City Heritage Council announces October meeting

The Floral City Heritage Council (FCHC) will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Floral City Community House in the Floral City Town Center. The evening includes a community dinner, a

Oct 21 • 9:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com

Marshall faces final debate in fight for political life

In today’s issue: Marshall, Hamilton meeting in final debate Trump unveils fraud whistleblower program Big midterm spending in final weeks Backlash to controversial Ramaswamy ad Sen. Roge…

Oct 21 • 7:08 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com

Report: Steve Tisch was present for NFL quarterly ownership meetings

Oct 21 • 6:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

From Trauma to Hope: Supporting Mental Health in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues, access to mental health care remains critical for people living with the psychological effects of the conflict, including the healthcare workers serving affected co…

Oct 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • directrelief.org

Talks on Montgomery health care authority care authority continue

A recently proposed health care authority was the topic of discussion at Tuesday night's city council meeting.

Oct 20 • 11:29 PM EDT • Health • wsfa.com

Tree Fresno offers free trees to South Central Fresno businesses

Tree Fresno offers free shade trees to eligible South Central Fresno businesses through a $3 million grant. Learn about the Oct. 21 meeting.

Oct 20 • 5:29 PM EDT • Business • thebusinessjournal.com

Round Rock City Council to consider incentive for semiconductor industry business

City of Round Rock officials will vote on an economic development agreement supporting an expansion of PulseForge during their Oct. 22 meeting.

Oct 20 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • communityimpact.com

Meeting Big Challenges with Big Ideas, Health Centers Pitch ‘Y Combinator-Style’ Solutions for Local Healthcare

With challenges looming like Medicaid cuts, workforce shortages, and resource gaps, health centers across the United States are being asked to do more with less, and it would be easy to picture a g…

Oct 20 • 2:07 PM EDT • Health • directrelief.org

Online student expands domain from sports blogosphere to city hall

Grand Canyon University online student Jon Zaghloul learned about communications from the blogosphere. He started "Sports Talk Chicago," a popular sports blog, and that was […]

Oct 20 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • news.gcu.edu

Workplace illness prevention: New guide for health and safety committees

The University of Connecticut calls joint committees “one of the most effective tools” for preventing work-related illnesses.

Oct 20 • 12:11 PM EDT • Health • safetyandhealthmagazine.com

Every Mother Counts Board Visits With UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, Ignite

Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas. Founded by Christy Turlington Burns,…

Oct 20 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu

New coalition aims to keep Virginians covered as Medicaid rules tighten

Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa on Monday announced the Virginia United Coalition, formalizing a partnership that builds on a series of roundtable meetings with him and Gov. Abigail Spanberger throughout the summer, as well as an executive order she signed.

Oct 20 • 5:20 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com

New health science center to be featured at Altrusa Oak Ridge meeting

Altrusa International will host a program on the new 130,000 square foot Roane State health science center.

Oct 20 • 4:10 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

New health science center to be featured at Altrusa Oak Ridge meeting

Altrusa International will host a program on the new 130,000 square foot Roane State health science center.

Oct 20 • 4:10 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com

Taylorville City Council Approves Three Business District Projects

The Taylorville City Council approved a trio of projects inside the Business Development District One. At the Taylorville City Council meeting on Monday night, three locations were approved which included 216 South Main Street, 800 West Springfield Road, and 204 West Market Street. Mayor Bruce […]

Oct 19 • 11:14 PM EDT • Business • taylorvilledailynews.com

Meeting Candice Swanepoel, spotting Timothée Chalamet: Inside the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Getting to attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Talk about a millennial Tumblr girl's dream come true.

Oct 19 • 7:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Richland County Foundation funds $1.4 million in grants for health & housing needs

MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $1,477,004.99 to non-profit organizations during its October meeting. Competitive and field of interest fund grants were approved by the board to four organizations. Community Health Access Project (CHAP) received a grant to enhance care coordination services for uninsured and underinsured residents in Richland […]

Oct 19 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • richlandsource.com

Dolphin Entertainment to Present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event

Management to Present at 3 p.m. PT on October 20 and Participate in One-on-One Meetings with Investors

Oct 19 • 9:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • voiceofalexandria.com

Dolphin Entertainment to Present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event

PT on October 20 and Participate in One-on-One Meetings with InvestorsMIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 19, 2026 / , Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, today announced that Bill O'Dowd, Chairman and CEO, will be presenting at the LD Micro Main Event being held October 19-21, 2026 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles.

Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com

Green Bay's defense leads the way in Packers' 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards to help the Packers improve to 11-1-1 in their last 13 meetings with the Cowboys.

Oct 19 • 8:14 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.com

The Packers’ defense delivered the answer Dallas needed to see

Green Bay intercepted Dak Prescott twice and held the Cowboys to 13 points in a 23-13 win. The performance came after Dallas held a players-only meeting and added a defensive consultant.

Oct 19 • 6:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

China's economy accelerated in the July-September quarter on robust exports

China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago. That moves the country closer to meeting its annual growth target as the year nears its

Oct 19 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • yakimaherald.com

Mobile Health Clinic, Library Trustees Meeting, Closed Council Meeting: Princeton This Week

Zufall Health will offer exams, vaccines and more at Monument Hall, with fees based on what patients can pay.

Oct 19 • 12:04 AM EDT • Health • patch.com

China's economy accelerates on robust exports as domestic weakness persists

China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end. The

Oct 18 • 10:54 PM EDT • Business • timesargus.com

Paul McCartney Admits He Liked ‘Babe’ Queen Elizabeth ‘in Other Ways’: ‘Meeting Her Was Special’

Oct 18 • 9:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Memphis Opinion: Protests and ‘the politics of spectacle’

“A public meeting belongs to the whole community. Being loud does not make you right, being angry does not make you righteous, and neither gives you the right to silence everyone else.”

Oct 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • dailymemphian.com

French Market managers want to raise rents, bring in new shops. Tenants are pushing back.

Last week, a French Market Corporation meeting ended in a clash between tenants and the group’s leaders over new leasing processes. The contentious changes have some longtime business owners worried about their future.

Oct 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left Washington on his 31st trip abroad as America’s top diplomat, heading to Uzbekistan and India amid rumblings that he’s ignoring pressing matters in favor of more politically safe visits and meetings.

Oct 18 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com

Stephen A. Smith recounts 4-hour White House dinner with Trump and Bill Maher

President Donald Trump hosted Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher at the White House on Thursday in Smith's first face-to-face meeting with Trump in years.

Oct 17 • 10:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonexaminer.com

Cowboys Defense Must Prove its Meeting Meant Something

The Cowboys defense held an honest meeting after its latest loss. Now Dallas must turn accountability into better execution against the Green Bay Packers.

Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Brenner named Guardian of Small Businesses

COLUMBUS – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Ohio’s leading small business advocacy organization, named state Sen. Andrew Brenner and state Rep. Meredith Craig as Guardians of Small Business, NFIB’s highest legislative honor. NFIB Ohio State Director Jared Weiser presented the awards at NFIB’s Ohio Leadership Council meeting Thursday.

Oct 17 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • delgazette.com

Tense meeting in Braddock over new strip mill leaves residents frustrated

Tensions ran high Thursday evening at the Carnegie Library in Braddock, where borough residents asked members of the Allegheny County Health Department’s...

Oct 16 • 6:54 PM EDT • Health • post-gazette.com

Man’s Clever Trick After Realizing His Job Interviewer Was AI Sparks Fears For Humanity’s Future

As more and more companies replace their interviewers with AI, a frustrated comedian went viral by bringing his own “AI representative” to the meeting. Curiosities, Funny, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Society

Oct 16 • 6:39 PM EDT • Technology • boredpanda.com

Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline

By Sudarshan Varadhan Oct 16 (Reuters) - A meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of

Oct 16 • 5:24 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

Top global climate science body suspends meeting without deal on major review timeline

By Sudarshan VaradhanA meeting of the members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was suspended without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the warming planet, the IPCC said on Friday.The impasse over the timeline, which has lasted near…

Oct 16 • 5:17 PM EDT • Science • tradingview.com

Some GOP politics before Nov. 3 election in Sullivan

Republican politics came into the Sullivan County Commission meeting Thursday

Oct 16 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • timesnews.net

Top Global Climate Science Body Meet Ends Without Deal on Review Timeline

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Kate Abnett Oct 16 (Reuters) - The ⁠meeting ⁠of the members of the ⁠world's leading authority on climate change ended on Friday without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the ‌warming planet, four sources familiar with ‌the ...

Oct 16 • 3:40 PM EDT • Science • usnews.com

Top global climate science body meet ends without deal on review timeline

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Kate AbnettThe meeting of the members of the world's leading authority on climate change ended on Friday without an agreement on a timeline to publish its next review of the latest science on the warming planet, four sources familiar with the matter said.The meeting of rep…

Oct 16 • 3:37 PM EDT • Science • tradingview.com

Millions of dollars spent on AI-generated political ads as midterms approach

Political action groups and candidates have been using artificial intelligence for campaign ads, spending over $137 million for the midterm elections.

Oct 16 • 1:41 PM EDT • Politics • wset.com

Scientists have just voted to abolish leap seconds

Since 1972, officials have added 27 leap seconds to the universal clock, but in a meeting this week in France they have decided to abandon the practice

Oct 16 • 9:59 AM EDT • Science • newscientist.com

Pioneering heart stem cell expert Li Renke dies at a Chinese meeting aged 65

A memorial service will be held for the Chinese cardiovascular scientist who used engineering principles to treat heart conditions.

Oct 16 • 3:27 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com

Designs reviewed for Greenville’s Falls Park Conference District, JW Marriott

Greenville Design Review Board approved one application and deferred another involving the planned Falls Park Conference District during its Oct. 15 meeting.

Oct 15 • 7:06 PM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com

Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay

During Thursday’s finance committee meeting, a committee member questioned Mayor Carletta Davis about confusion surrounding the city’s health insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Oct 15 • 6:59 PM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com

Members speak up on healthcare

An important first step, S4438 has first committee hearing Earlier today, NJEA members made their voices heard at the NJ Senate’s State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee meeting.

Oct 15 • 6:23 PM EDT • Health • njea.org

Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay increases

Prichard finance committee meets as city budget runs more than two weeks overdue

Oct 15 • 6:20 PM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com

Bracing for H.R. 1: State and County leaders raise alarm over ongoing threats to safety net programs

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners was briefed Tuesday, Oct. 13, on the harmful and ongoing effects of House Resolution 1.

Oct 15 • 4:27 PM EDT • Health • multco.us

City of Monticello rescinds Southern Business District

By Evan Newton, Editor The City of Monticello unexpectedly rescinded its Southern Business District zoning designation during a special-called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Southern Business District was designed to provide zoning for large-scale industrial development within the city limits. The first reading was held on Tuesday, March 3 and the second reading was…

Oct 15 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • themonticellonews.com

California students post gains in math, science and English in 2025-26

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California students made gains across key academic and success measures during the 2025-26 school year, with test scores rising in English, math and science while the statewide graduation rate reached a record high of 87.9 percent. For the first time, the state released assessment results and California School Dashboard data together to give families and educators a more complete picture of student performance.English language arts scores increased 0.5 percentage points to 49.3 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced, while math scores rose 1.1 percentage points to 38.4 percent. Science showed the strongest improvement, jumping 3.3 percentage points to 36 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced.The statewide chronic absenteeism rate dropped 1.1 percentage points to 18.3 percent. The suspension rate declined to 2.8 percent, marking the third consecutive year of improvement."At a time when California continues to focus on accelerating learning and closing opportunity gaps, these results provide important evidence that our sustained investments are making a difference," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "The continued progress we are seeing is a testament to the hard work of students, families and educators across the state—and we will continue working to build on these gains."The percentage of students prepared for college and career increased to 55.2 percent, up 2 percentage points from the previous year. More than 54 percent of graduates completed coursework required for admission to University of California and California State University systems, an increase of 0.9 percentage points."California has made important strides in expanding student supports and opportunities, but the pace of academic improvement reminds us that our work is far from finished," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said.Eighth grade students posted the strongest score trends in both English language arts and math. Science performance improved across all tested grades, with the strongest gains at the high school level.African American students demonstrated larger-than-average improvements across English, math and science. Hispanic or Latino students showed larger-than-average improvements in English and math, with positive math score trends across all grades.Students who were socioeconomically disadvantaged made gains across all 3 subjects, including larger-than-average improvements in English and math. Students who were homeless continued to demonstrate gains across grades, with particularly strong improvements in math."We are encouraged to see students making gains across all 3 major assessments and are especially encouraged by the progress of African American students, Hispanic or Latino students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students and homeless youth," said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the California State Board of Education.The progress comes as California's public school system undergoes significant demographic change. Statewide school enrollment declined to approximately 5.73 million students in 2025-26, nearly 500-thousand fewer students over the past decade.The number of students with disabilities increased approximately 25 percent over the same period, from about 680-thousand to more than 850-thousand students. Graduation rates increased across nearly all student groups, including notable increases for American Indian or Alaskan Native students at 4.3 percentage points and students with disabilities at 3.7 percentage points.In Downey Unified School District, the rate of students demonstrating proficient or advanced grade-level knowledge increased by 2.1 percentage points in English, 2.8 percentage points in math and 4.7 percentage points in science. The district aligned graduation requirements with college admission expectations and invested in inclusive special education practices, expanded career technical education and expanded learning opportunities."The gains Downey Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of years of focused, consistent work across the district," Superintendent Roger Brossmer said.In Exeter Unified School District, proficiency rates increased by 4.6 percentage points in English, 2.3 percentage points in math and 3.6 percentage points in science. The district placed a strong focus on phonics and the science of reading, particularly in kindergarten through second grade."The gains Exeter Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of having great people who are focused on the right work, and great students who want to do well," Superintendent Melanie Dorough said.Union Elementary School District saw proficiency rates increase by 1.5 percentage points in English, 2 percentage points in math and 4 percentage points in science. Teachers regularly analyze state and local assessment data to guide instruction, supported by strong core instruction and early literacy strategies."Union Elementary School District's achievement gains reflect a focused, data-driven approach to meeting the needs of every student while fostering a strong sense of belonging, safety and connection," Superintendent Carrie Andrews said.The California Department of Education is examining local results to better understand strategies and conditions associated with stronger student outcomes. The state has made significant investments in recent years, including literacy and math coaching, tutoring, expanded learning opportunities, community schools and universal transitional kindergarten.

Oct 15 • 1:54 PM EDT • Science • actionnewsnow.com

ASG discusses student health insurance, campus safety

Miami University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) passed a resolution involving student health insurance and discussed campus safety concerns at its meeting on Oct. 13.

Oct 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • miamistudent.net

Florida State Needs Proper Response vs. Miami to Win

Miami, ranked No. 3 in the country, has won the last two meetings over Florida State, and six of the last 10. The Seminoles have to come out and respond like they did in their win over Virginia. Florida State is going to get punched in the mouth if they don't.

Oct 15 • 11:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

AIFA Provides Business Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFA) (the “Company”) today provided its shareholders with an update on the progress of the Company’s ongoing business restructuring. On October 4, Chairman Shanglong Li hosted an investor meeting and AI education strategy presentation in Las Vegas, during which the Company provided an update on its AI education strategy, business plans and recent product development progress. The Company is aware of various spe

Oct 15 • 10:19 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

How Germie Bernard earned Aaron Rodgers' trust in team meetings

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Germie Bernard details how Aaron Rodgers tests his preparation during weekly offensive meetings.

Oct 15 • 10:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states

Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.

Oct 15 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • pluribusnews.com

John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget

Speaking at IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs

Oct 15 • 7:29 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com

Pens Points: Heading Further West

Coming off a loss in Chicago to open their first major road trip of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now continue heading west and climb to a mile above sea level for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night to open a back-to-back set that will conclude on Saturday in Las Vegas […]

Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Inside the Browns’ $70M plan to upgrade player facilities in Berea

The renovation will expand the locker room and player lounge, upgrade meeting and dining spaces, and address facilities that have drawn criticism from players.

Oct 15 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com

SKC builds new generation of Indigenous leaders with national business chapter

It's the first week of classes at Salish Kootenai College for the fall semester. As class lets out, students, new and returning, are making their way into the John Peter Paul building for the first meeting of an important club on campus. This club gives students hands-on experience by inspiring Indigenous students with leadership, networking, scholarships and business experience.

Oct 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • leaderadvertiser.com

Stephanie Mills blasts Lady Gaga as ‘culture vulture,’ says, ‘You owe me an apology’

Stephanie Mills recalls a meeting with Lady Gaga, whom the Grammy-winning R&B singer says lost her ‘admiration,’ calling the pop star a ‘culture vulture.’

Oct 15 • 2:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

Thailand's bet on business events to boost tourism

Thailand is turning to MICE tourism - meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions - to revive its tourism industry amid declining visitor arrivals, safety concerns and a stronger currency. With Bangkok rising in global rankings, the country is betting on international business events to attract more visitors and boost economic growth. CNBC's JP Ong takes you through the streets of Bangkok.

Oct 15 • 1:03 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com

Cincinnati business leaders asked CPS to 'pause' levy this year

Letters to Cincinnati Public Schools officials from business leaders illuminate why the chamber did not endorse the district's levy.

Oct 15 • 12:30 AM EDT • Business • cincinnati.com

Travis Kelce reveals terrifying Steelers Combine meeting detail

Mike Tomlin explained how the Pittsburgh Steelers used Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene during draft combine meetings to test incoming prospects.

Oct 14 • 8:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Your Business Probably Has More Data Than Insight by Nathan Tayloe

Most businesses know more about themselves than they ever have. Leaders have access to financial reports, sales pipelines, customer data, employee metrics, website analytics, and dashboards for almost every part of the organization. CRMs track every stage of the sales process. Marketing platforms report results in real time. AI can analyze and summarize enormous amounts of information in seconds. Yet I've sat in plenty of meetings where all of that information is available, and some of the most important questions are still surprisingly difficult to answer. What's actually working? Why are customers choosing us? Where are we losing opportunities? What should we do differently? Having the data and understanding what it means are two very different things. More Information Doesn't Always Create More Clarity Over the past decade, businesses have invested heavily in visibility, and that's a good thing. We can understand performance with a level of detail that would have been unimaginable not long ago. But there's an unintended consequence. The easier something becomes to measure, the easier it is to assume it must be important. Website traffic goes up, so that looks positive. Leads increase, so marketing appears to be working. Sales activity climbs, so the pipeline looks healthy. Maybe. The numbers tell us what happened. Understanding why it happened, whether it matters, and what we should do next still requires judgment. Not Everything That Matters Fits on a Dashboard Consider a customer who ultimately contacts your company through Google. The data may attribute that lead to search. What it may not show is that the customer heard about you from a colleague six months earlier, saw your company mentioned in an industry publication, followed one of your employees on LinkedIn, and read several reviews before finally searching for your company. Google may have produced the click. It didn't necessarily create the decision. This happens throughout a business. Some of the things that matter most are difficult to reduce to a single metric: Why your best customers stay Why talented employees choose your company Why a prospect trusts one provider over another Why one service is gaining momentum while another isn't Why the market perceives your business the way it does Data can help answer those questions, but it needs context. Better Decisions Start With Better Questions One of the easiest traps for leaders is starting with the information in front of them rather than the decision they're trying to make. Instead of opening a dashboard and asking, "What does the data show?" it can be more useful to start with a different set of questions: What are we trying to understand? What decision are we trying to make? What would we need to know to make that decision confidently? That changes the role of data. Instead of looking at every number available and searching for meaning, you're using information to understand something specific about the business. Information Still Requires Judgment More sophisticated analytics and AI will continue to give leaders access to better information, faster. That's valuable, but I don't think it reduces the importance of experience and judgment. If anything, it increases it. Someone still has to decide which numbers deserve attention, which patterns matter, what context might be missing, and when the data isn't telling the whole story. The goal isn't to know more about your business simply because you can. It's to understand your business well enough to make better decisions. Good data can tell you what happened. Good leadership has to decide what it means. — Learn more about how we help organizations turn business, customer, and marketing insights into smarter strategies at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.

Oct 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com

Wood County development meeting highlights business growth

PARKERSBURG — Reviewing the past year’s economic development efforts and connecting local businesses with future opportunities were the focus of a joint annual meeting Wednesday at Discovery World on Market. The Wood County Development Authority and the Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation held the meeting in Discovery World’s Ember Theater for the first time. Lindsey […]

Oct 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • newsandsentinel.com

Anthropic reveals $16.8B revenue amid IPO preparations

Anthropic reports $16.8B Q3 revenue at an investor meeting, signaling strong growth ahead of IPO.

Oct 14 • 7:38 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Business Council CEO Resigns

Josh Dorrell has announced he will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). The WBC Board of Directors accepted his resignation at a special meeting on October 14. Dorrell took the helm in 2020, bringing private-sector leadership and a results-driven approach to the WBC. He guided the agency through the […]

Oct 14 • 6:35 PM EDT • Business • sheridanmedia.com

Wyoming Business Council's Josh Dorrell stepping down as CEO

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Josh Dorrell, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council since 2020, is stepping down from his position after a special meeting Oct. 14. The

Oct 14 • 5:53 PM EDT • Business • capcity.news

What can AI do for me? The Wilson Science & Technology Forum has some ideas

AI IN THE GARDEN…AND OTHER PLACES On Sept. 11, Walter Hubbard, president , PCQuickhelp, spoke at the Jenks Center in a hybrid meeting of The Wilson Forum. He asked “Have you ever wondered: What can AI do for me?” Or maybe “I sure would like some ideas for my garden?

Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • winchesternews.org

Lawyers for Fed’s Lisa Cook call White House hearing set up by Trump ‘biased’

Her lawyer said she would not be able to attend a hearing Nov. 5 because she will be attending policy meetings in Europe

Oct 14 • 2:57 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

Lawyers for Fed’s Lisa Cook call White House hearing set up by Trump ‘biased’

Her lawyer said she would not be able to attend a hearing Nov. 5 because she will be attending policy meetings in Europe

Oct 14 • 2:57 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

Lawyers for Fed’s Lisa Cook call White House hearing set up by Trump ‘biased’

Her lawyer said she would not be able to attend a hearing Nov. 5 because she will be attending policy meetings in Europe

Oct 14 • 2:57 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

New K-12 science curriculum scrutinized; December vote by Board of Ed expected

Education Commissioner Henry Mack spent part of Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting trying to set the record straight on the department’s initiative to re-write science standards for public schools. The standards, which have not been updated since 2008, are undergoing public review. A stop on a “listening tour” for the standards is scheduled for the […]

Oct 14 • 2:11 PM EDT • Science • floridaphoenix.com