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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

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

Whole Hog Politics: 5 House races that will tell the story of 2026

[Watch Whole Hog Politics Live: Hill Insider members can join us live today at 9 a.m. ET as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon go deep on this week’s political news. Members can join the discussi…

Oct 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com

Fremantle Global Entertainment Exec Chris O'Dell Retires

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Oct 23 • 5:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com

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Oct 23 • 5:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Little Rock Central High science building dedicated to retired principal Nancy Rousseau

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Oct 22 • 7:15 PM EDT • Science • arkansasonline.com

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Oct 22 • 7:05 PM EDT • Health • hub.jhu.edu

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Oct 22 • 3:55 PM EDT • Health • idahoednews.org

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Oct 22 • 10:40 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

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Oct 22 • 9:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

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Oct 22 • 9:09 AM EDT • Business • dallasinnovates.com

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Oct 22 • 6:53 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com

Retired Woking decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m

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Oct 22 • 6:13 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com

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Oct 21 • 8:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

What the race in Wisconsin's 3rd means for national politics

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Oct 21 • 7:36 PM EDT • Politics • pbswisconsin.org

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Oct 21 • 3:30 PM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com

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Oct 21 • 3:02 PM EDT • Science • wordinblack.com

Ray Archuleta, Barry Fisher, Jim Moseley and more soil health presenters

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Oct 21 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • ocj.com

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Oct 21 • 2:53 PM EDT • Health • cbssports.com

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Oct 21 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

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Oct 21 • 8:43 AM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com

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Oct 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet as election satire exposes 'monkey business' in Israeli politics

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Oct 21 • 1:54 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com

Disney's Erik von Detten accused of elder abuse in $2-M gold scam

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Oct 20 • 9:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

Some Olathe retirees frustrated after health insurance premiums rise again for 2027

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Oct 20 • 6:51 PM EDT • Health • kshb.com

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Oct 20 • 5:52 PM EDT • Science • thedickinsonpress.com

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Oct 20 • 4:44 PM EDT • Health • bhbusiness.com

Seniors Left Waiting as Treatment Bill Faces Uphill Climb

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Oct 20 • 4:44 PM EDT • Business • bhbusiness.com

Atlanta Hawks strike in-market streaming deal with Prime Video

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Oct 20 • 4:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Opry Entertainment Group to retire General Jackson Showboat after 41 years

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Oct 20 • 4:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

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Oct 20 • 12:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • chicagofoodmagazine.com

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Oct 20 • 11:37 AM EDT • Politics • sltrib.com

The surprising conservative backlash against Justice Alito

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Oct 20 • 11:10 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com

Retired Missouri S&T faculty members contribute $1 million to establish graduate fellowship in psychology

Retired Missouri S&T faculty members Dr. Robert L. Montgomery and Dr. Frances M. “Dee” Haemmerlie Montgomery have donated $1 million to establish a graduate fellowship in the department where they mentored hundreds of students throughout their careers. The Robert L. Montgomery and Frances M. Haemmerlie Graduate Fellowship in Psychology will support graduate student research in...Continue Reading Retired Missouri S&T faculty members contribute $1 million to establish graduate fellowship in psychology

Oct 20 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • news.mst.edu

Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed With MS After Yearslong Battle

Years after Christina Applegate shared that she was battling multiple sclerosis, the actress said she is "back at square one" after learning she had been misdiagnosed.

Oct 20 • 9:26 AM EDT • Health • eonline.com

Medical Center Chief Communications Officer John Howser to retire

Howser, the Medical Center’s communications leader since 2012, will retire in March 2027 after nearly 40 years at Vanderbilt.

Oct 20 • 9:05 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Review: Amazon Comes Out Swinging At The iPad

Amazon's Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is an entirely different beast than the Fire tablet lineup, and its more premium build and specs make it a legit iPad competitor.

Oct 20 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com

My grandfather is 86 and still works. He won't retire.

My grandfather is 86 and still works as a doctor after 60 years. His commitment has inspired me to rethink retirement.

Oct 20 • 8:15 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

AI is Changing Science: Here’s What Journalists Need to Know

Researchers are rapidly adopting AI for everything from data analysis to planning and executing entire research studies. Journalists will need to keep up. That means learning the basic principles, strengths, and weaknesses of the diverse technologies labeled as “AI”—and how to tell when using AI in science is actually noteworthy. Luckily for science reporters, knowing your beat well can help you cut through the hype.

Oct 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • theopennotebook.com

Disney Names Carol Choi Asia Pacific President as Luke Kang Retires

Disney names Carol Choi Asia Pacific president as Luke Kang retires after 16 years, effective Dec. 1.

Oct 20 • 6:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com

Ryan Reaves Pulls Curtain Back On Time With Maple Leafs

Former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from the NHL last month, ending his career that spanned 16 total season and multiple clubs, including a stop with the Maple Leafs.Reaves, who accumulated over 1,000 penalty minutes during his career, is now pulling the curtain back on his time while with the Maple […] The post Ryan Reaves Pulls Curtain Back On Time With Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 19 • 11:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Brain drain beyond Israel: Scientists are leaving the US, too

Delays in research grants and concerns about the future of American science are pushing researchers to seek opportunities overseas; One scientist who was sure she would spend her entire career in the US: ' I don’t think here is our home anymore '

Oct 19 • 6:54 PM EDT • Science • ynetnews.com

Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat to retire after decades on the Cumberland

The General Jackson Showboat will be retired after more than four decades on the Cumberland River, Opry Entertainment Group said, citing ongoing maintenance cha

Oct 19 • 6:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox17.com

PlayStation 6 RAM and Storage Alone May Cost $680, According to Leaker

The PlayStation 6 hasn't even been announced yet, but little rumors pop up now and then that add speculation on what to expect from Sony's next-gen console. The latest is a shocking claim that the RAM and storage configuration of the console will cost more than the entirety of the PS5.

Oct 19 • 11:51 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com

Free 2-K coming to all of Staten Island and the Bronx as Mamdani, Hochul unveil 10,000-seat expansion

New York City will add 10,000 free 2-K seats next fall, expanding the program to all five boroughs, including the entirety of Staten Island and the Bronx,

Oct 19 • 11:15 AM EDT • Politics • amny.com

A city divided: What redistricting means for Tennessee voters

By Bianca Flowers, David Hood-Nuño and Ally Levine Oct 19 (Reuters) - The city of Memphis used to sit almost entirely in one congressional district.

Oct 19 • 9:48 AM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com

🎥 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 ...

Oct 19 • 3:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

I’m a vote for ‘none of them’

I have voted in every election since I turned 18. Except when a race was uncontested, I have always filled out the entire ballot. Not this year. For the first time, I’m leaving an office blank. Let me begin by congratulating Phil Weiser on becoming Colorado’s next governor. Yes, it’s a certainty. Even if they […]

Oct 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com

Even LinkedIn is getting tired of your AI-written posts

LinkedIn is upping its fight against generic, low-quality AI posts on its platform.

Oct 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com

He retired after student-loan forgiveness. Then his payments returned.

A 71-year-old student-loan borrower got notified that he was approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Now, he's fighting to keep that relief.

Oct 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize

Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics. Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research.

Oct 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

VEDS Took Center Stage as the Marfan Foundation Convened the World’s Best Scientists in Barcelona

Scientists around the globe are working tirelessly on behalf of the VEDS community to advance research progress. And, they’re being convened by the Marfan Foundation and its division: the VEDS Movement - most recently in Barcelona at Science in Spain.

Oct 17 • 6:05 PM EDT • Science • marfan.org

Twenty Hours a Week at an Amazon Warehouse for Health Insurance at 60? Here Is the Math a Retired Paralegal Will Run

A 60-year-old paralegal with $350,000 saved and five years until Medicare faces a decision that could quietly reshape her entire retirement, and the answer turns on a warehouse job that pays less than half what she used to earn.

Oct 17 • 1:22 PM EDT • Health • 247wallst.com

Los Angeles Clippers revive ClipperVision for 2026-27 season

Well, there’s at least one good thing about the 2026-2027 NBA season involving the Los Angeles Clippers: ClipperVision is back. The Clippers have had a unique stretch over the last year. Between Chris Paul’s aborted retirement run, an epic collapse to end the season, a quick playoff exit, the cloud of Pablo Torre’s Pulitzer-winning report…

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

Healthcare forum provides answers to North Country residents

Retired Dr. Christopher Hoy shared answers to community questions about healthcare based on his 35 years of experience in medicine.

Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • adirondackexplorer.org

Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline

Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing to worsening memory and thinking skills.

Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Joe Manganiello reveals plot of Ben Affleck’s scrapped Batman film

Joe Manganiello shared a detailed plot description for Ben Affleck’s unmade ‘Batman’ movie, which would have seen Deathstroke ‘dismantle Batman’s entire life.’

Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

Joe Manganiello reveals plot of Ben Affleck’s scrapped Batman film

The actor would have played the assassin Deathstroke as he attempted to “dismantle Batman’s entire life,” according to his new memoir “Bloodlines.”

Oct 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

‘Marva to a T:’ Craft prepares for final show at WYO Theater

The upcoming Fall Premiere production, “Anything Goes” will be Marva Craft’s last before she retires from directing the WYO Theater stage.

Oct 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thesheridanpress.com

It's Your Business has Pat Yancey

News about the latest hires, retirements and more in the Topeka area.

Oct 17 • 5:03 AM EDT • Business • cjonline.com

Buy A Shop, Earn Rent, Retire Early? We Did The Math Behind The Dream

Buying a shop can require a large upfront investment, and the rent may not be enough to cover the loan EMI.

Oct 17 • 3:45 AM EDT • Business • ndtv.com

Lincoln sports bar will play all of 10 p.m. Husker game in the latest kickoff since 1992

Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in downtown Lincoln says it plans to play the entirety of the game on their screens, even if they have to cut off alcohol sales at 2 a.m.

Oct 16 • 9:45 PM EDT • Sports • 1011now.com

A $100,000 Science Prize Could Leave His Social Security Checks Intact, but Still Raise His Tax Bill

A $100,000 honorary science prize sounds like a clean windfall, but for a retiree on Social Security, the tax math that follows can turn a moment of recognition into a costly surprise.

Oct 16 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com

A $100,000 Science Prize Could Leave His Social Security Checks Intact, but Still Raise His Tax Bill

A $100,000 honorary science prize sounds like a clean windfall, but for a retiree on Social Security, the tax math that follows can turn a moment of recognition into a costly surprise.

Oct 16 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • 247wallst.com

Lane Johnson's mental health advocacy may be the newly retired Eagle's most lasting impact

The star lineman made it more acceptable for men to acknowledge emotional distress and ask for help by opening up about his own depression battle.

Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com

Rod Stewart, 81, issues health update ahead of bowing out on 'farewell' tour

Rod Stewart has issued a health update following his heart surgery and retirement news.

Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com

Time is a-changin’: say goodbye to the leap second

Plans to retire it in 2035 are being expedited to prevent potential havoc on tech infrastructure.

Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com

Commentary: Mainers are tired of dark money and the rigged horse race

Allegations that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was being investigated by the FBI for a potential connection to a pay-for-play scheme until President Donald Trump purged the bureau’s anti-corruption unit, to some observers, seemed like a political bombshell destined to crater the senator’s re-election efforts. But based on conversations with several Maine voters, the ProPublica investigation […]

Oct 16 • 4:41 AM EDT • Politics • mainemorningstar.com

Is time speeding up? Here's what science says

Why did summers feel endless as a kid, but now entire years seem to vanish? Does time actually speed up as we get older – or does it just feel that way? Conspiracy theorists suggest things like...

Oct 15 • 7:30 PM EDT • Science • nypost.com

US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García reflects on 4 decades in Chicago politics as retirement nears

U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García spoke with ABC7 as he is preparing to close the book on a political career that has stretched across 40 years, reflecting on accomplishments, disappointments and his decision to step away.

Oct 15 • 5:59 PM EDT • Politics • abc7chicago.com

Got the gig ’em gene

Meet Shortcake, the award-winning ranch horse born, raised and trained entirely by students in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science.

Oct 15 • 5:15 PM EDT • Science • agrilifetoday.tamu.edu

Raoni Barcelos still awaits diagnosis after health scare, admits MMA retirement ‘hasn’t been ruled out’ yet

Raoni Barcelos discusses his frightening loss to Raul Rosas Jr.

Oct 15 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com

IAFF Center of Excellence welcomes new medical director, Dr. Kenneth Richter

Dr. Kenneth Richter, a respected psychiatrist and decorated retired U.S. Navy captain, is the new medical director of the IAFF Center of Excellence for

Oct 15 • 4:05 PM EDT • Health • iaff.org

Arisa Health CEO Laura Tyler to retire, successor named

Dr. Laura Tyler, CEO of Springdale-based behavioral health system Arisa Health, will retire Nov. 21 after several years with the organization. Ruth Allison Dover, chief legal officer, will become CEO...

Oct 15 • 3:36 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net

Arisa Health CEO Laura Tyler to retire, successor named

Dr. Laura Tyler, CEO of Springdale-based behavioral health system Arisa Health, will retire Nov. 21 after several years with the organization. Ruth Allison Dover, chief legal officer, will become CEO...

Oct 15 • 3:36 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net

‘I will never, ever, ever wear one of those orange lanyards’

Coalition frontbencher Jonno Duniam on retirement, friends across the aisle, and competition with One Nation

Oct 15 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com

Inspira Health CEO Mansue praised ahead of impending retirement

Amy Mansue announced Oct. 13 that she will retire as president and chief executive officer at Inspira Health at the end of the year.

Oct 15 • 8:30 AM EDT • Health • roi-nj.com

Trail Blazers May Have Found Ja Morant’s Most Dangerous Role

Reimagining the explosive guard as a high-octane reserve allows Portland to unleash a relentless second wave, weaponizing his speed to terrorize tired defenders for all 48 minutes.

Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

UVA Health physician dispels common misconceptions about antibiotics

Studies suggest that the old clinical axiom that patients must finish the entire course of antibiotics when treating infections may call for more nuance.

Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cvillerightnow.com

Check your inbox: Google is quietly handing out Pixel 11 discount codes

Google seems to be sending out 30% discount codes for the entire Pixel 11 series to Google AI Pro subscribers.

Oct 15 • 12:29 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com

Minnesota Vikings Star Provides Big Announcement Before Week 6

Undefeated quarterback Kyler Murray officially closed his Arizona chapter, finalized a multi-million dollar estate sale to focus entirely on leading Minnesota’s offense through a dominant breakout season.

Oct 14 • 10:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

OPINION: Tired of political spam texts and emails? It's only going to get worse.

OPINION: Tired of political spam texts and emails? It’s only going to get worse. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

Oct 14 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • thenevadaindependent.com

Political science professor breaks down how redistricting changes Memphis’ representation in Washington

Memphis was once entirely contained in one congressional district, District 9. US Rep. Steve Cohen attracted funding, resources, and federal representation specific to Memphis.

Oct 14 • 7:22 PM EDT • Science • actionnews5.com

Willis Automotive plans ‘business as usual’ following sale

Willis Automotive and the Sewell Family of Companies are forming a new partnership as Willis Chairman Rich Willis sells the company to current CEO Jason Willis and Sewell Family member Collin Sewell. Jason Willis will continue as president and CEO of Willis Automotive, remain an owner alongside Sewell and Rich Willis will retire. The sale…

Oct 14 • 4:45 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com

Veteran KQED politics reporter to retire after nearly three decades

Scott Shafer, one of the Bay Area's best-known political journalists and a fixture at KQED for nearly three decades plans to retire after a career covering California elections, debates and more.

Oct 14 • 3:59 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com

Veteran KQED politics reporter Scott Shafer to retire

Scott Shafer, one of the Bay Area’s best-known political journalists and a fixture at KQED for nearly three decades plans to retire after a career covering California elections, debates and more.

Oct 14 • 2:59 PM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com

YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms

The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as involved in composition and vocals.

Oct 14 • 2:23 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com

Liaison team calls for broader Vermont healthcare reform

After reviewing UVM Health's finances, a watchdog group urged Vermont officials to tackle rising costs across the entire healthcare system.

Oct 14 • 1:51 PM EDT • Health • vnews.com

Terry Bradshaw gives health update, announces he's nearing retirement from broadcasting

The two-time Super Bowl MVP gave a health update in a recent interview and talked about his previous double cancer diagnosis.

Oct 14 • 1:11 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com

Terry Bradshaw gives health update, announces he's nearing retirement from broadcasting

The two-time Super Bowl MVP gave a health update in a recent interview and talked about his previous double cancer diagnosis.

Oct 14 • 1:11 PM EDT • Health • kcci.com

Tonight on NOVA: From “These Tiny Little Mistakes”

“Life continues to create itself,” “evolution is entirely built on these tiny little mistakes.”

Oct 14 • 9:44 AM EDT • Science • scienceandculture.com

Redwood Materials pitches AI data centers on off-grid battery power

JB Straubel's Redwood Materials is using retired EV batteries to help AI data centers get electricity faster, without waiting for the strained grid.

Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley was headed for retirement. President Trump’s actions changed his mind

Sen. Jeff Merkley, who turns 70 this month, is seeking re-election to a Congress fraught by turmoil and political gridlock.

Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org

Finnish study finds poor oral health increases jawbone necrosis risks in breast cancer patients

Antiresorptive drugs, which reduce bone breakdown, are an important part of treatment for breast cancer that has spread to the bones. However, their use can be associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition in which bone tissue in the jaw dies.

Oct 14 • 8:45 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net

Terry Bradshaw hints at retirement, says his time as an NFL analyst is 'coming to an end'

Oct 14 • 8:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

HOW I GOT STARTED: Jim Brooker

Owner of Starlight MFG Solutions in Fulton was vice president at Otis Technology in Phoenix — until the company closed locally. He then decided to open his own shop. “We are pretty much doubling in size each year so far,” he says By Stefan Yablonski Q: When did you start this business” A: I started Starlight MFG Solutions LLC while I was working at another government contractor. I was vice president of engineering at Otis Technology at their Phoenix location until they closed that facility due to a shift in business at the end of 2023. While at Otis, I was also working on Starlight on a part-time basis. I gained a lot of exposure to a lot of different equipment. That is the kind of service we provided to Otis when we were a part of them. Now we have spun that whole concept off here. Q: How would you describe it? A: It’s a manufacturing engineering firm specializing in custom automation to serve as an outsourced engineering support for companies that need additional resources. I want to make it a sustainable business that can partner with local manufacturers to help them. Q: What is your background; did you go to college with this in mind? A: I am a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. My B.S. from RIT was in manufacturing engineering technology and my MS from RIT was in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration with a minor in business. Q: Why this type of business? A: I identified a large gap in the market for companies that needed small to medium help with manufacturing projects. Q: What services do you offer? A: We are focusing more on manufacturing. We do a lot of robotics, we do laser marking, we do filling — pretty much anything that the customer needs. Q: Have you seen any growth since you started? A: Yes. We have been growing ever since the company started. Our specialties include robotics, vision inspection and guidance, rotary-indexing workcells, dispense systems, laser marking, machine tending and more. We provide support to companies that need additional resources. We moved to a facility in Fulton about a year and a half ago. We are leasing our space in Fulton — the former NET & Die facility. We bought our own equipment, we are leasing the space. We have been operating here since early 2024. Q: You’re ready to take on bigger jobs? A: We want to stay in the small to medium size market where the large players don’t want to play. That is kind of where we found our niche. We are expanding regionally to take on more of those projects. My customers are relatively small business. They don’t have in-house automation; engineering and development teams are not feasible. Q: Business has been doing well? A: I am pretty satisfied about where we are at. We are definitely growing year to year. We are pretty much doubling in size each year so far. We are self-sustaining. Q: How busy are you on any given day? A: How busy? That’s kind of relative. We average between three and five projects going on in the shop at any time. We have a backlog that is manageable. We have seen a great demand for laser marking. The work is very relationship-driven. Much of it is based on referrals from other customers. Q: So, you must have a pretty big staff? A: No. I have just one other full-time person, a colleague from Otis. I bring in other people as the projects dictate. I handle sales and the overall operation of the manufacturing processes. We use outside sources for some work. We aren’t afraid to take on the other jobs — but we are filling our niche pretty well. Q: Do you get tired? A: I don’t get tired, no not really. Before this I ran a facility in Phoenix for 12 years. I enjoy solving problems and that part of the job is still my favorite. I have a supportive family life at home that definitely helps a lot. I just love the challenge of it. Q: Do you still live in the area? A: Yes. I live in Phoenix, town of Lysander. Q: What is the biggest job you’ve done? A: We have done some that were pretty good size. I don’t want to get into dollar amounts, don’t want to share gross revenue. We try to use locally sourced components. It is just amazing the components you can find that are locally produced.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

New Board Members and Leadership Team at OH Foundation

The Oswego Health Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, along with new officers who will lead the foundation as it continues its mission of strengthening healthcare in the communities served by Oswego Health. Joining the board are: [caption id=attachment_11136 align=alignleft width=180] Susan Brannan Cole[/caption] • Susan Brannan Cole. She is a public affairs, marketing and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience. She serves as regional manager of external affairs for National Grid in Central New York. Cole also brings significant healthcare communications experience, having spent several years at Upstate Medical University in media relations, digital strategy and public engagement. She previously held leadership roles in communications and government affairs at Novelis and Constellation in Oswego. A graduate of SUNY Oswego, she is passionate about strengthening Central New York communities and supporting initiatives that improve quality of life across the region. [caption id=attachment_11129 align=alignright width=150] Rich Baldwin[/caption] • Rich Baldwin. He serves as director of marketing and business development at King + King Architects, where he leads the firm’s marketing, communications and business development initiatives. Baldwin has remained actively involved in community and nonprofit organizations, including previously serving on the board of regents at Le Moyne College. He has also supported community initiatives through organizations including the Onondaga Historical Association and Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society. New leadership at the foundation are: • William W. “Bill” Crist will chair the Oswego Health Foundation. He brings more than 40 years of experience in education, from classroom teacher to superintendent of schools. He retired in 2023 from the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Syracuse and remains deeply engaged in the community through numerous nonprofit and volunteer boards. He also serves as chairman of the Sanctuary Advisory Board for the proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. • Heather Sunser will serve as vice chair. Sunser is a financial services practice group leader at Barclay Damon LLP, where she focuses primarily on real estate law, institutional lending, land use and municipal compliance. A graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, she is also active in community service, volunteering with Vera House Legal Clinic, Habitat for Humanity and the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Onondaga County Bar Foundation. • Darcy Antonucci will be the foundation’s treasurer. Antonucci serves as comptroller for Broadwell Hospitality Group, overseeing the financial functions of nine growing corporations as well as the company’s administrative departments. She brings extensive experience in finance, human resources and business operations, along with a strong record of community leadership. Antonucci has served on the Compass Credit Union board of directors and is an active member of the Trinity Catholic School Board. She has also been involved with the Oswego Health Foundation Gala Committee since 2018. • Attorney Rachael A. Dator will serve as secretary. Dator serves as administrator of the Oswego County Assigned Counsel Program, where she oversees grant funding, budgeting and program operations. With more than a decade of legal experience, she has served as an assistant district attorney, court attorney and legal counsel to municipalities and social services organizations. Dator brings extensive knowledge of law, governance and nonprofit operations to her role with the foundation.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com