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Entergy celebrates Nuclear Science Week 2026
Nuclear Science Week is an internationally recognized annual celebration held during the third week of October, dedicated to advancing awareness of nuclear science across local, regional and global communities.
Business Park Helps Drive Jobs and Growth for New Albany and the Region
You could say the New Albany International Business Park is Central Ohio's field of dreams: If you build it, industry will come.
Alaska Native Communities Get $375K for Health and Wellness
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is investing $375,000 in funding to each of its 15 tribal partners to support public health in their respective communities. The funding will be distributed through SEARHC’s Healthy is Here program. Launched in 2017, the program has dedicated more than $3 million to locally driven wellness initiatives, including […]
USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, late-October
See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.
McLeod Health Supports USC Sumter Nursing Education Program
McLeod Health is continuing its commitment to strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce through a $25,000 contribution to USC Sumter. The gift will support
In brief: Fleetwood Mac documentary coming to Apple TV and more
The landslide is bringing them to Apple TV. Fleetwood Mac is telling their story in their own words in the Apple Original Films documentary Fleetwood Mac: The Chain. Apple announced the “unprecedented look” is the first fully authorized documentary about the award-winning, culture-defining band. It brings together the voices and memories of Fleetwood members Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and the late Christine McVie. Fleetwood Mac: The Chain will debut Jan. 29 ...Ramy Youssef’s feature directorial debut has added some more star power to the cast. Amanda Seyfried will join Youssef and Sharon Stone in Martha & Muhammad, a new comedy for A24, according to Deadline. Youssef will direct from his own script, in addition to starring. Plot and character details are being kept under wraps, though The Hollywood Reporter previously described the project as telling the story of “a white widowed socialite in New York who develops a relationship with a young Muslim man” ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Another book adaptation is coming to Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed Thursday it has picked up Butcher & Blackbird, the bestselling thriller novel by Brynne Weaver. Emma Laird and Thomas Doherty are signed on to star in the new film, which follows vigilante serial killers who fall in love as they compete to take out the most targets ... Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Far-right politician's historic election raises questions about Germany's future
Earlier this month, a far-right politician was elected speaker of a German regional parliament for the first time since the period of Nazi Germany.
Science Hill, Greeneville and University High win regional district titles
Science Hill, Greeneville and University High win regional district titles
10-year-old Central New York golfer has big dreams to play in college
Ali DeBlois, born into a golf family, qualified for a regional competition in her age group despite only starting tournaments recently.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Halloween events fill the region this weekend
Busy weekend of Halloween-themed events, including ZOO Boo at Mill Mountain Zoo
New Amazon delivery center brings 2-day delivery to Upper Peninsula for 1st time
The opening of Amazon's first delivery station in the Upper Peninsula shrinks the region's delivery times from eight days to two.
Aetherion Expands Houston Industrial Water Treatment Business
Aetherion expands its Houston water treatment operations. Workforce growth and added services support its strategy to acquire regional providers.
How well have past GOTY winners sold?
We’re less than two months away from 2026’s The Game Awards, and what a year it’s been for fantastic games, including Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Slay the Spire II, the Blood of Dawnwalker, and Control Resonant – just to name a few. So as we approach the end of the year, we thought we’d look back on our estimates for the GOTY winners of the past four years. In terms of revenue, Elden Ring (2022 winner), Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023), Astro Bot (2024), and Expedition 33 (2025) have generated a combined $3.8B via 73M copies sold: Let’s have a look, then. Elden Ring has generated $2B in revenue Elden Ring is a phenomenon in every sense. It’s sold a whopping 36.4M copies across Steam (50%), PS5 (35%), and Xbox (15% across console and PC). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring also just passed an astronomical milestone: $2B in revenue. While PlayStation and Xbox account for half of Elden Ring’s copies sold across these three platforms, they account for 57.5% of revenue. This – as ever – is due to regional pricing and the higher relative share of PC gamers in lower-priced markets. For example, around 17.4% of Elden Ring’s Steam copies sold were in China, where the game costs about 26% less than the price in the States. There’s an … interesting narrative going around these days that console gamers are only interested in ball-and-gun games and have the patience for little else. Well, Elden Ring’s impressive sales prove that is simply not true, and across all platforms. What’s more, over 9.8M people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, with nearly 3.5M people getting all of the achievements and trophies. For reference, 10.9% of Elden Ring’s PlayStation players have the platinum trophy, while 10.5% of players on Steam and 3.9% of Xbox players unlocked all the achievements. Git gud, Xbox players! Of the 1.5M people who played Elden Ring on PlayStation last month, 4% also played Dark Souls 3 last month, 4% played Bloodborne, and 3% played Sekiro. There’s those Soulsborne diehards for you. By many accounts, including my own, Elden Ring is one of the best games of all time. It’s an evergreen seller that will continue to be a cash cow for Bandai and FromSoftware for years to come. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring has sold another 2M copies across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox this year, generating almost $110M. This means it’s outperforming many of this year’s high-profile releases. Even Elden Ring’s standalone run-based PvE spinoff, 2025’s Nightreign, has sold 7.8M copies and generated $282M in revenue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is another billion-dollar-plus banger Another cross-platform phenomenon is Baldur’s Gate 3, which has sold 23.2M copies and generated over $1.2B in revenue. About 18.7M of these copies (80.6%) are via Steam, 2.9M via PS5 (12.7%), and 1.6M (6.8%) via Xbox. Around 1.3M folks on Steam bought BG3 before it hit 1.0. The PlayStation version launched about a month after the PC 1.0 release, while the Xbox version came four months later due to technical issues around developing local co-op on the Series S. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Across platforms, Baldur’s Gate 3’s monthly active users have never dropped below 2M, including 2.2M MAUs last month (68.5% on Steam, 21.9% on PS5, and 9.6% on Xbox). And it still regularly brings in 280K to 400K players every day: About 1% of BG3’s Steam player base has played for over 500 hours! That’s a little under 200K people. Astro Bot is also an evergreen seller, albeit a more niche, family one Astro Bot, 2024’s winner, has now sold 4.7M copies and generated $291M in revenue. The budget, including marketing, is almost certainly under $100M, given the small Japan-based core team and three-year dev timeline. You can really see why the tides are changing toward less expensive hubs. Astro Bot is the only first-party winner on this list, but follows other first-party winners of The Last of Us Part II (2020’s winner), God of War (2018), and Breath of the Wild (2017). Around 46.6% of Astro Bot’s copies sold have been physical, which is far higher than the typical game. This makes sense for a couple of reasons: There’s a large family audience for this one, and physical boxes are an item to wrap when giving Astro as a gift. Astro has collector value for the PlayStation core (this is nostalgia-fueled platformer celebrating PlayStation’s history) Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Astro is another one of those games that continues selling over time, regularly selling more than 100K a month. It’s sold around 1M more copies this year ($60M in revenue) and is a popular title with families. We can see this using the Alinea platform’s MAU crossover tool: Astro Bot’s top #2, #3, and #4 games by crossover in any given month this year are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox – without fail. The #1 title every month, though, is Astro’s Playroom, a pack-in with all PS5 consoles. For every month this year, between 20% and 30% of Astro Bot players also played Astro’s Playroom that month. So the free pack-in is a noice funnel for converting players to a full paid product. Expedition 33 sells 8.7M despite Game Pass cannibalisation Finally, we have last year’s winner – Expedition 33. The turn-based-RPG banger has generated $366M via 8.7M copies sold, with 58.8% on Steam, 35.7% on PS5, and 5.5% on Xbox. Xbox’s share of copies sold is this low due to Expedition 33 launching on Game Pass, where 4.3M people across console and PC accessed the game. A little under 700K Xbox players used their subscription to play Expedition 33 this year. That said, the game’s 1.5-year Game Pass deal ended last week on October 16, and we’re already beginning to see a positive trend on Expedition 33’s copies sold via Xbox (but the jury’s still out!). There’s understandably a lot of French pride behind this one, as France is the game’s #3 market on both Steam and PlayStation. Vive la France! One thing that stood out to me is that the GOTY winners aren’t $300M Hollywood productions made in the US. They’re mostly mid-budget studios outside the traditional AAA cost centres. Lots to think about there. Also, good games sell well; who’d have thunk it!? And there’s a whole load of them this year, with GTA 6 still to come, too. GTA just made the cutoff point for the VGAs this year. What a coincidence! Loading... Cool links and other stuff Our physical games newsletter from Tuesday was picked up by GameSpot, Eurogamer, TweakTown, and a bunch of others. We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply right here on Substack/email, and we’ll set you up. Next week, we’ve got some exciting news regarding the future of our newsletter, so stay tuned! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
From the Desk of the Regional Administrator - "EPA Works With Pediatric Leaders to Protect Children’s Health"
EPA Region 7’s “From the Desk of the Regional Administrator” newsletter gives residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska a chance to hear from Regional Administrator Jim Macy on EPA’s work in their communities.
BioNexus KC celebrates ‘regional backbone’ connecting science, talent, tech and momentum
The scale of opportunities within Kansas City’s bio health industry would’ve been challenging to imagine even just five years ago, said Dennis Ridenour, touting a streak of groundbreakings, collaborations, game-changing announcements, and major investments — all rallying together the right people and institutions.
Partnership opens nominations for 2027-28 DSM Fellowship Program
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is accepting employer nominations for its 2027-28 DSM Fellowship Program, a 15-month professional development initiative designed to help early-career professionals strengthen their leadership skills and build connections throughout the region. The program offers mentorship, networking, community engagement and professional development opportunities. Employers may nominate individuals with three to seven years…
Entertainment this week: Tahoe City Zombie Crawl, Steely Dead and more
Friday, October 23 2026 Business Walks – Incline Village. Description Tahoe Property Center October 19-23, the Tahoe Prosperity Center and partners from across the region will visit businesses around the Lake for the 2026 Tahoe...
Partnership is the key to small business success
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce highlights how partnerships accelerate small business success and regional economic growth through collaboration and innovation.
Hans Kluge: 'WHO's Biggest Advocate, Most Candid Critic' - And An Inside Reformer?
Nominated by Belgium, Dr Hans H. Kluge enters the contest for WHO Director-General after a career spanning frontline missions to leading WHO’s 53-nation European region through COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Re-elected as regional director in 2024, the Belgian physician brings a quarter-century of WHO insider experience to an election defined by severe financial contraction and geopolitical strain.
Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo
Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.
Clarivate Demonstrates Global Demand For AI-native Web Of Science Research Intelligence
Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that more than 100 institutions across 25 countries and regions have adopted Web of Science Research Intelligence, highlighting growing global customer demand since the platform launched in May 2026.
Burning through Türkiye's GDP: The high cost of fossil fuel PM2.5 pollution on public health – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Türkiye’s reliance on fossil fuels is generating massive air pollution health costs both within the country and throughout the region. This report finds that fossil fuels account for more than half (52%) of Türkiye’s population exposure to PM2.5 air pollution. The cumulative health impacts are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. The pollution is also responsible for roughly 26,500 deaths per year in the country, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes.The impacts begin at the very start of life, with fossil-fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birthweight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma, and 6,500 emergency-room visits for asthma each year in Türkiye.Beyond the estimated deaths each year in Türkiye, air pollution from the country’s fossil fuel emissions also contributes to deaths and economic losses in neighbouring countries. In 2024, these emissions were estimated to cause: 32,000 deaths and USD 2.1 billion in economic burden in Egypt; 1,700 deaths and USD 0.2 billion in economic burden in Syria; 800 deaths and USD 0.8 billion in economic burden in Iraq; 500 deaths and USD 4.5 billion in economic burden in Israel; and 400 deaths and USD 1.5 billion in economic burden in Greece.Türkiye currently has no national ambient air-quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Figure — The percentage of annual PM2.5 emissions in Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions, using the EMEP emission inventory and EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model Key findings Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions (from domestic sources as well as international aviation and shipping) account for 52% of population exposure to PM₂.₅ nationwide. PM2.5 pollution attributable to Türkiye’s fossil fuel use is responsible for approximately 26,500 deaths in the country every year, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Children are among the most affected, with fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birth-weight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma and 6,500 emergency room visits for asthma each year. The cumulative health impacts of fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. Transboundary pollution attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions also leads to thousands of deaths in five neighbouring countries, with estimated economic burden per year (as of 2024) reaching USD 2.1 billion in Egypt (3,200 deaths), USD 0.2 billion in Syria (1,700 deaths), USD 0.8 billion in Iraq (800 deaths), USD 4.5 billion in Israel (500 deaths), and USD 1.5 billion in Greece (400 deaths). Türkiye currently has no national ambient air quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Reducing fossil fuel use and emissions across Türkiye’s energy, transport and industrial systems would deliver substantial air quality and public health benefits by reducing exposure to PM2.5 and preventing associated illness and deaths. Figure — Annual deaths attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions in the five most affected countries, based on 2024 emissions
Commission announces plan for polar hub to step up research coordination
The European Commission plans to develop an EU polar research hub to strengthen coordination and improve the alignment between science and policy. The objective, according to a Commission official, is to “better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination with stakeholders, including Indigenous people.”Announced in a new EU Arctic strategy on October 20, there is little detail yet on how the hub will be implemented, only that it will “reinforce and expand” the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), which is hosted and managed by the European Polar Board (EPB) at Umeå University in Sweden. EPCO was born from the EU-PolarNet projects funded through Horizon 2020 and currently coordinates the EU Polar Cluster, a network of EU-funded collaborative polar projects.While the practical details remain to be defined, the decision sends “a clear and positive signal,” said Maria Grigoratou, head of EPCO and executive secretary of EPB. “By reinforcing EPCO, the Commission has an opportunity to build on the legacy of EU-PolarNet 2, strengthen European polar research coordination and expand cooperation with a broader range of Arctic stakeholders,” she told Science|Business.The move has been welcomed by the polar research community. “The polar research hub could play an important role in connecting existing research communities, observation systems and infrastructure, and in bringing scientific knowledge closer to policymaking, in cooperation with local communities and Indigenous people,” said Katrine Moland Hansen, director of operations at Norway’s Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center.But money will be an issue. “It is clear that EPCO will need more resources and structure to function well and to make research reach policymakers,” said Kati Lindström, vice-chair of the Polar Research Committee of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. “European polar research is big if we pool the resources, and it should not only be left to enthusiastic scientists to develop networks of strategic importance in their free time.”The Arctic strategy makes a point of saying that local communities should have a greater involvement in Arctic science. “All EU Arctic research consortia are mandated to invite Indigenous people representatives to participate in projects,” it reads. “The EU also supports research that is directly led by Indigenous communities and address their challenges.”It also underlines the importance of reinforcing collaboration with like-minded partners such as Norway, Iceland, Canada, the UK, Japan and South Korea, as well as deepening its engagement with NATO. This includes the US, with which “the EU is committed to continuing a pragmatic transatlantic engagement based on shared interests and values.”Related articlesViewpoint: Does Europe dare to invest in the Arctic?Anchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateFor Moland Hansen, this open and inclusive approach to cooperation is encouraging. “The Arctic is also a strong example of why equal participation of associated countries in EU funding instruments matters.”Overall, she finds the new Arctic strategy to be ambitious, timely and comprehensive. “We particularly welcome the recognition that climate change, environmental protection, security, resilience and competitiveness are closely interconnected,” she said. “Research, observations and forecasting capabilities are essential to understanding the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic and addressing these challenges together.”Security focusWhile the Arctic strategy foregrounds security, with pledges to protect undersea cables, boost satellite monitoring, deploy more icebreakers and improve military mobility, the polar community is satisfied that environmental concerns have not been forgotten.“It is inevitable that there is a strong security angle to the EU Arctic strategy, but the impact of climate change and need for climate mitigation and resilience is also strongly recognised and includes a pledge to stay the course on climate commitments,” said Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, a coalition of campaigning non-profit organisations.“We need to remember that by the time the next Multiannual Financial Framework comes to an end, in 2034, the polar regions, especially the Arctic region, will be living under a new reality when it comes to ecosystem processes, when it comes to the climate,” Grigoratou went on. “And that will affect any ambition that humans may have in the region.”Lindström agreed. “All aspects of European security are dependent on climate change in the Arctic and consequently, on climate science,” she said. “We cannot close our eyes to issues like energy security, critical minerals, northern shipping routes, dual-use technologies and others. However, it remains to be seen how well the promises to protect the environment and Indigenous rights will hold when faced with critical mineral extraction under the Critical Minerals Act.”
Clarivate Demonstrates Global Demand For AI-native Web Of Science Research Intelligence
More than 100 institutions across 25 countries and regions are using the AI-native research intelligence platform.
Race for Tarrant County judge a barometer of region’s political dynamic, analysts say
ncumbent Republican Tim O’Hare faces Democratic commissioner Alisa Simmons in the race for Tarrant County judge.
New England RetroFest celebrates vintage computers and techn...
New England RetroFest debuts in Concord on Saturday, bringing vintage computer displays, parts and a flea market for enthusiasts across the region.
Integris Health to join Kaiser Permanente's Risant Health
Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health has tapped Oklahoma’s largest nonprofit provider as the next to join its growing cadre of regional health systems. | Pending approvals, Oklahoma's largest nonprofit health system will follow in the footsteps of Geisinger Health and Cone Health in seeking outside investment and tech-enabled value-based care know-how from the Kaiser subsidiary.
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UAMS opens Fayetteville MS clinic
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently opened the UAMS Health MS Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville. The 3,500-square-foot multiple sclerosis clinic at 1125 N....
Davenport University hosts sports event safety and security training
Recent security incidents at Michigan universities and at events around the country have reinforced the need for public safety and law enforcement teams to be prepared and proactive, especially in situations where large groups gather. As part of an ongoing effort to improve response protocol in the region, Davenport University’s Public Safety team, in partnership with
Built on family, strengthened by employees: Syverson Tile & Stone earns prestigious award
More than 90 years and three generations with more growth on the way, Syverson Tile & Stone has earned one of the region's most meaningful family business honors.
Regional Entertainment Calendar
Upcoming entertainment events scheduled within a 250-mile radius of Mountain Home include: Wednesday, Oct. 22-Sunday, Oct. 25 Dirty Dancing: The Musical, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: […]
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to conduct Seventh Annual Business Walk on Friday, October 23rd, 2026
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, with Connect Greater Newport, the regional economic development division of the chamber, will be hosting its seventh annual Business Walk on Friday, October 23rd from 10:00am to 1:00pm to meet with business owners in Newport County and gather their input on the region’s business climate. Erin Donovan-Boyle, President and
SSM Health unveils Fond du Lac clinic lobby upgrades
SSM Health added self-service check-in kiosks and other lobby upgrades at its Fond du Lac Regional Clinic.
Florence Regional Airport
Florence Regional Airport is a small airport looking to yield big growth for its surrounding area & communities.
Maine candidates for governor set to appear at Portland business forum
Maine's three candidates for governor are set to appear Wednesday morning at a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce forum focused on the issues facing the state and its business community.
Illini Bluffs star commits to Missouri Valley Conference volleyball program
Illini Bluffs junior Emerson Eeten helped her team to a Class 1A regional title match as a sophomore. Now, she's headed to the Missouri Valley Conference.
Twin County Regional Healthcare responding to increased volume of patients related to community incident Tuesday night
Twin County Regional Healthcare announced on its Facebook page Tuesday evening that it is currently responding to an increased volume of patients related to what it called a “community incident”.
New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs
The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. 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Gov. Rhoden Supports Rural Health through New Hospital
News - Gov. Rhoden Supports Rural Health through New Hospital - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden supported rural health care by breaking ground on Freeman Regional Health Services' new hospital and clinic.
Atlanta Hawks strike in-market streaming deal with Prime Video
As the Atlanta Hawks prepare to tip-off their season Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, the team has moved to create one of the more fan-friendly streaming arrangements in the entire league. The Hawks announced Tuesday that all local broadcasts will stream on Amazon Prime Video for fans within the team’s regional footprint at no extra…
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
Regional Banks Put AI Into Core Operations as Business Lending Grows
Third-quarter results from PNC, U.S. Bancorp, Truist, Fifth Third, Regions and KeyCorp show that regional banks are putting artificial intelligence into
New travel book spotlights restaurants across the state
For anyone looking to explore the region or take a trip up north, a newly released book could serve as the travel guide for some of the most unique food
The Romans Hires Burson’s Sam Buckett To Lead MENA Sports & Entertainment Offering
The agency is launching a dedicated sports and entertainment division in the region, building on existing work for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organiser Ethara.
HCA Healthcare honors Portsmouth Regional Hospital volunteer...
Portsmouth Regional Hospital volunteer Brendan O’Brien received HCA Healthcare’s 2026 Frist Humanitarian Award after contributing more than 1,500 hours supporti...
Too Lost’s latest expansion is a deal with Xelon Entertainment
Distributor and tech firm Too Lost's ambitions in the APAC region continue. It acquired Australian distributor and artist-services company Gyro·Group in July, and now it has announced a partnership with another distributor, Xelon Entertainment.
Tennessee health departments providing free flu vaccines Tuesday
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — Health departments across the Northeast Tennessee region are offering free influenza vaccines on Tuesday as part of a statewide annual “Fight Flu” prevention …
Baptist to add 40 beds, PAM Health to build new rehab hospital
Baptist and PAM Health are partnering to add 40 acute care beds and build a new 60-bed rehabilitation hospital to meet growing regional demand.
Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.
Franciscan Health Dyer adds OrderAhead food locker in partnership with Food Bank of NWI
Technology enhances partnership aimed at fighting Region food insecurity DYER, Ind. – Franciscan Health Dyer now has an OrderAhead food locker thanks to a partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and generous donations to the Franciscan Health Foundation. The OrderAhead food locker program was designed by the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for neighbors with chronic concerns about adequate food access. The lockers allow food-insecure individuals to place an order online for pickup at a scheduled time. “We are thankful to be able to further enhance our impactful partnership with the Food Bank with the addition of the
FNCS Solos Last Chance Qualifier in NA West: Session 1
Keep your FNCS Solos journey alive in the Last Chance Qualifier! LCQ Round 1 is open to eligible players who participated in an FNCS Solos Qualifier Round 1 session but have not already advanced to the LCQ Final or the FNCS Solos Finals. Players will compete in a single three-hour session with up to 11 matches. After the session concludes, the top 70 players in each region will advance to the LCQ Final. The LCQ Final lasts approximately two and a half hours and features up to five matches. Every match provides a direct path to the Finals: the player who earns the Victory Royale will receive 1,000 points and immediately qualify for the FNCS Solos Finals. Once qualified through a Victory Royale, that player may not compete in any remaining LCQ Final matches. After the LCQ Final concludes, the next 17 highest-scoring players who have not earned a Victory Royale will also advance to the FNCS Solos Finals. This is your last chance to secure a spot—good luck and have fun!
Rabid skunk found near Great Plains Regional Medical Center, health officials warn
The Oklahoma State Department of Health and Bcekham County Health DepartmentOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 19, 2026Contact: Erica Rankin-Rileycommunications@health.o
Paid training program helping to fill Rutland healthcare worker gaps
A new paid training program in Rutland is helping people become medical assistants while addressing the region’s shortage of entry-level healthcare workers.
ARMOR HEALTH CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT - ADDS TWO REGIONAL LEADERS TO COMPLEMENT GROWTH
/PRNewswire/ -- Armor Health (Armorhealthcare.com), a leading provider of integrated correctional healthcare, continues to expand its footprint nationwide,...
USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings, Week 10
Santa Margarita's win over St. John Bosco (CA) and Chandler's victory over Centennial (AZ) caused adjustments in the Super 15 West Region rankings.
See your patient population more clearly with the UNOS SDOH Report
The UNOS Social Determinants of Health Report helps transplant programs better understand the social and economic factors affecting their patient populations through center-specific data and regional, peer and national comparisons. These insights can help programs identify trends, support quality improvement and advance more equitable access to transplantation.
The Knox Regional Health Science Education Center over the years
Here's photos that The Oak Ridger has run over the years from Roane State Community College of the Knox Regional Health Science Education Center.
The Knox Regional Health Science Education Center over the years
Here's photos that The Oak Ridger has run over the years from Roane State Community College of the Knox Regional Health Science Education Center.
800 Guests, 40 Countries: Chongqing Forum to Unveil Top 10 Science and Tech Foresights
The 2026 World Science and Technology Development Forum will be held in Chongqing from October 21 to 23, bringing together about 800 guests from nearly 40 countries and regions, including leading experts, international science and technology organization heads, and high-tech executives, to discuss “Co-evolution: Shaping a New Ecosystem for Future Industries.”
Researchers outline priorities for robust U.S. climate assessments
Five Cornellians join 175 global experts to outline research priorities that can inform future national and regional climate assessments in a new special collection of the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society.
USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Southwest region football rankings, Week 10
Here are the latest Super 15 Southwest rankings after a fairly easygoing Week 9 of action.
Northern NH maternal health organizations receive grants from border commission
The Women of the Mountains Birth Initiative, also known as WOMB, and Families Flourish Northeast Inc. received $119,705 to help tackle the maternal health crisis in northern New Hampshire, the Northern Border Regional Commission announced.
Lee Health: Growing Together for a healthier Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida is a dynamic and growing region. Throughout Lee Health’s 110-year history, our community has continued to grow and change and so ...
Vote now for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-18)
The poll is back open voting for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote for Oct. 12-18.
Vote now for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-18)
The poll is back open voting for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote for Oct. 12-18.
🎥 Pitch completely flooded! Referee still considers kicking off
This has to be satire. Or so you might think when you watch the following clip from Spain’s fourth division. A match there was called off last weekend due to severe flooding in the region. But that ...
Direct strike hits Irpin community in Kyiv region, setting business on fire and damaging homes
A direct enemy strike was recorded in a residential area of the Irpin community in Kyiv region. — Ukrinform.
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Liwa International Festival 2027 Returns to Al Dhafra Region with New Experiences, Global Entertainment and More to Discover
/PRNewswire/ -- Liwa International Festival 2027 (Liwa 2027), Al Dhafra Region's flagship winter celebration, will return from 11 December 2026 to 2 January...
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case amid widening regional outbreak
Kenyan health authorities say latest patient was likely exposed to the country's first Ebola case.
Inaugural QAC Chamber Contractor Summit builds regional networks, showcases trades
WYE MILLS — Bringing together local tradespeople and regional business leaders, the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Contractor Summit Sept. 24 at Chesapeake College to build
Three Ballad Health hospitals recognized nationally for excellence in stroke care
Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Johnson City Medical Center earned awards from the American Heart Association for stroke care.
Woman allegedly hit business owner with a closed fist when he tried to stop robbery
KEYE TV CBS Austin is the news, sports and weather leader for the Texas Capitol Region, covering events in the surrounding area including Round Rock Pflugerville, Georgetown, Belton, Killeen, Taylor, Lakeway, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Wyldwood, Bastrop, Elgin, Bartlett, Jarrell, Bertram, Burnet and Salado.
Regional Science Consortium Researching Harmful Algal Blooms
If you've noticed large buoys or boats out on the bayfront and wondered what they were, you're not alone. The Regional Science Consortium is collaborating with Princeton Hydro on a research project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study ways to control harmful algal blooms. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, the Executive Director of the Regional Science Consortium, explained the goal of the research."We are researching different ways to control blue-green algae, which creates harmful algal blooms and releases toxins," Dr. Schnars said.The project aims to identify potential techniques for controlling harmful algal blooms in Presque Isle Bay.Schnars explained that people may notice circular floats in the water near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park. Those floats are part of the testing process."You might see a circular float, almost like a hula hoop, that is out in the bay, near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park area, and those limn corrals go all the way to the bottom. And what we will do are some treatments within the limn corral in the bottom," Schnars said.After samples are collected, they are brought back to the laboratory at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for analysis."A lot of those samples are coming back here. We are going to test them for the harmful algal bloom toxins before, during, and after, and see how effective the testing was," Schnars said.Sarah Magyan, an aquatic biologist with the Regional Science Consortium, explained that the team also collects samples from locations throughout the region."We pull samples every week from 30 different sites, and then we bring those back here, we preserve them and run them through the ELISA test," Magyan said.Schnars said researchers hope the results will help them develop effective ways to reduce harmful algal blooms in the future."If we can do some treatments over space and time in upcoming seasons, we may be able to reduce the number of harmful algal blooms we have in this area," Schnars said.The research is also important for public and animal safety. Magyan explained that toxins produced by certain algae can affect the skin, nervous system or liver.While toxin levels may be low for people, she emphasized the importance of protecting pets that swim in local waterways."Toxins can either be skin toxins, nerve toxins, or liver toxins. While we have low levels for people, it is important that we are keeping our pets safe because we recreate with our animals in the water, and we see hundreds and hundreds of dogs on Presque Isle and the rest of the shoreline," Magyan said.Testing began in September, and Schnars said researchers expect to conduct at least another six to eight weeks of testing to better understand the effectiveness of the treatments.
Meet the marine technician documenting Antarctica's beauty while protecting its future
Andrew Naslund crosses the world's roughest sea to help scientists study Antarctica's fastest-warming region.
Lowell Bicentennial: Caring for Lowell
Many important organizations in Greater Lowell make the region a better place to live. Among them, the Lowell Community Health Center is perhaps the most significant.
Which NFL games are Fox, CBS broadcasting? Week 6 coverage maps
Which NFL games will be broadcast in your region in Week 6? Here are the coverage maps for Sunday's action.
Iran Favors Diplomacy to Prevent Regional Insecurity: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to using diplomacy to prevent escalating insecurity in West Asia, saying the US has repeatedly disrupted diplomatic processes by violating commitments and resorting to force.
Indiana high school boys soccer statewide semistate schedule, regional results
Here is the full schedule and pairings for the Indiana high school boys soccer semistate round on Saturday.
Children’s Hospital Colorado expands partnership with Durango School District for mental health interventions
Colorado and city’s region recorded staggering youth statistics
Meet the women honored for building businesses and strengthening Graham, Greenlee communities
Candice Garcia of Candice's Creations and Brandi Bodine of Stage Stop, Mt. Graham Market and 3-Way were recognized as the 2026 Small Businesswomen of the Year for Graham and Greenlee counties. The annual celebration at Eastern Arizona College also honored eight Graham County finalist entries representing businesses across the region.
Can Sacramento become a chip hub? Business leaders make their pitch to global firms
Energized by a string of investments by semiconductor firms, business officials pitched the region to a group of global companies.
Franciscan Health, Tonn and Blank planning Michigan City medical office building at former Marquette Mall
Press release, Franciscan Health: Project supports healthcare ministry’s regional approach to healthcare MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health, in partnership with Tonn and Blank Construction, is planning a medical office building on a portion of the former Marquette Mall property. Franciscan Health plans to operate a 120,000-square-foot medical office building through the renovation of the former J.C. Penney store at the northwest corner of U.S. 421 and U.S. 20. The land is just 2.5 miles north of Franciscan Health Michigan City, which sits at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. The building will house more than 45 physicians, cost-effective imaging, an
Regional Entertainment Calendar
Upcoming entertainment events scheduled within a 250-mile radius of Mountain Home include: Wednesday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 25 Dirty Dancing: The Musical, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: […]
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Lancaster General Health doctor first in the region to perform groundbreaking procedure
(WHTM) — “Overactive bladder” and incontinence can be embarrassing to discuss, but they affect millions of people. A doctor at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has performed…
Construction underway on new medical tower at Colquitt Regional Health System
The new medical tower will add a number of new beds and jobs for Colquitt County.
Medicaid changes impact, newest culinary trail: CT politics news
Plus: Social security recipients will see an increase and Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 funding wants to encourage regionalization.
NC Life Sciences News: Labcorp’s $722M Acquisition, IQVIA’s Veeva Partnership & More
North Carolina – Regional Life Sciences Roundup -October 16th, 2026 Each week, our Regional Roundup delivers the most important and timely life sciences…
SSM Health St. Anthony ranks No. 1 in OKC in US News hospital rankings
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital ranked as Oklahoma City’s top regional hospital in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 rankings.
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic down 5.4% through September
Traffic out of the Fort Smith Regional Airport fell more than 20% in September, which followed a 12.5% decline in August. The declines result from fewer departures out of the...
NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after executive order flouting new eligibility rules
DeWine’s executive order comes against a backdrop of eligibility chaos that has enveloped college sports this summer.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Following Argus Focus Is The Digital Growth Story Undervalued
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in focus after research provider Argus highlighted its mix of roughly 50 U.S. gaming properties and detailed 2024 EBITDAR contributions from Las Vegas and regional operations. Recent trading has been softer, with the share price slipping over the past week and month, and the 3-month share price return down 2.04%. However, Caesars Entertainment still carries a 24.15% year to date share price gain and a 34.61% 1-year total shareholder return, alongside a much...
Morocco health alert issued due to diphtheria: US Embassy
In the North African country of Morocco, the country’s Ministry of Health reported a small diphtheria outbreak with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco in late September. Moroccan health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. This has prompted the US Embassy to issue a health alert for U.S. citizens in Morocco. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It spreads primarily from person to person through coughs and sneezes (respiratory droplets). Most Americans were vaccinated as children and have received Td or TdaP boosters as adults. The risk to U.S. citizens in Morocco remains low. U.S. Citizens may contact their local doctors if they would like immunizations. Embassy officials advise citizens to watch out for the following symptoms: Sore throat or hoarse voice, mild fever, a thick gray or white coating in the throat or nose, swollen neck and trouble swallowing or breathing. If you or a family member has trouble breathing or swallowing, please contact your local doctor. They also advise on the following actions concerning vaccines: Check your vaccination records and your family members’ records. Get a booster if you need one. Adults need a diphtheria booster (Td or Tdap) every 10 years. Make sure your children are up to date on their routine vaccines. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Scrutinizing the costs of powering Meta
LaPolitics: The Louisiana Public Service Commission recently voted down its administrative law judge’s order that would have required Meta to disclose how it calculated job projections and electricity needs for its Richland Parish data center project. Is the PSC overruling an ALJ unusual? Logan Burke, executive director with the Alliance for Affordable Energy: The commission […]
The People on the Move 10/16/2026
MANUFACTURING Fresno company Netafim USA, the precision agriculture business of Orbia, has appointed Jason Scheibel as senior director of sales for North America and Brian Shade as regional sales manager to support the company's
"Not Our Business"
Four years after the “chained woman” case, another incident from the same region shows how little has changed for vulnerable women.