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‘No death should be fodder for public entertainment’ - Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson issues statement on the initial intention of the live broadcast of the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan

UCC General Minister and President, Karen Georgia Thompson issues a statement following Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's announcement that Nidal Malik Hasan's execution would be broadcast live.

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Oct 16 • 9:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • ucc.org
Tenderloin ‘zombie shooter’ game shut down by creator after backlash

The developer of a “zombie shooter” game set in the Tenderloin has shut it down after city officials and other San Francisco residents said it depicted homeless people as monsters to be killed.

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Oct 16 • 9:06 PM EDT • Technology • sfchronicle.com
Weather and baking science: How outside factors impact your kitchen
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Oct 16 • 8:58 PM EDT • Science • nbcmontana.com
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County party chairs on early voting, this week’s Vance rally and more

Smith County Republican Party Chair David Stein and Smith County Democratic Party Chair Kristen Hardin-Sigler join Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now ahead of the start of early voting. Both chairs discuss their strategies heading into the election. Holland also talks with Stein and Hardin-Sigler about this week’s visit by Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans to Tyler for a midterm campaign rally.

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Oct 16 • 8:58 PM EDT • Politics • kltv.com
Texas Has Been Considering Selling a Beloved State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Sources Say

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission had been scheduled to discuss selling Boca Chica State Park, Texas Monthly has learned.

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Oct 16 • 8:56 PM EDT • Politics • texasmonthly.com
Deebo Samuel remains sidelined

49ers WR Deebo Samuel on track to miss the Week 6 game after two missed practices

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Oct 16 • 8:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Alberta early-voter surge suggests edge for Canadian side

CALGARY, Canada — More than 1 million people have already cast their ballots in Alberta’s referendum on separation from Canada, signaling strong voter turnout that pollsters say may favor the

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Oct 16 • 7:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
White House press secretaries with tenures lasting under two months

Katie Zacharia, former White House press secretary, served a five-day stint. She's among three others who held the position for under two months.

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Oct 16 • 7:55 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County party chairs on early voting, this week’s Vance rally and more

Both chairs discuss campaign strategy, recap Vice President JD Vance’s Tyler rally and address assault allegations.

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Oct 16 • 7:32 PM EDT • Politics • kltv.com
Anthony Scaramucci gives thoughts and advice to Katie Zacharia

Anthony Scaramucci, the person central to memes about Katie Zacharia, has thoughts for the now-former press secretary.

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Oct 16 • 7:07 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Science and Medicine Group (SMG) Names Jasen Holness Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing to Accelerate Customer Growth

Veteran market research and commercial leader will oversee sales and marketing across all of SMG's insights and digital media brands as the company unifies its portfolio.

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Oct 16 • 6:56 PM EDT • Science • newspressnow.com
Tense meeting in Braddock over new strip mill leaves residents frustrated

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

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Oct 16 • 6:54 PM EDT • Health • post-gazette.com
Final plans for Trump’s arch appear to abandon his ‘military complex’ idea

Newly posted documents make no mention of drones, snipers or other military features announced by the president. A White House official disputed that plans had changed.

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Oct 16 • 6:44 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the platform must give equal treatment to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and opposition candidate Fláv...

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Oct 16 • 6:43 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

SAO PAULO (AP) — Tech giant Meta denied accusations Friday that it acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign, less than a day after the country’s electoral court ruled the pla…

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Oct 16 • 6:38 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazil’s presidential campaign.

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Oct 16 • 6:38 PM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
Gina Hinojosa talks governor race as early voting begins | Inside Texas Politics: Oct. 18, 2026
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Oct 16 • 6:35 PM EDT • Politics • kiiitv.com
Popular Wisconsin restaurant to close after nearly 65 years in business

VAN DYNE, Wis. (WFRV) — A Wisconsin bar and restaurant is closing after serving residents for nearly 65 years, according to a press release. After a dispute among family members, Wendt’…

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Oct 16 • 6:31 PM EDT • Business • wearegreenbay.com
10 things that lasted longer than Zacharia's WH press secretary role

From space missions to a hard-boiled egg, here are 10 things that lasted longer than Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary.

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Oct 16 • 6:20 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Scientists discover cell division does more than make new cells: It helps reshape tissues

Every time a tissue grows or renews itself, cells must divide inside an already crowded environment. That creates a fundamental problem that scientists have not fully understood: How does a tightly packed ...

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Oct 16 • 6:20 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Savannah Bananas players visit Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center

Savannah Bananas players brought fun and connection to Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center, delighting residents with dancing, singing, and personal interactions.

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Oct 16 • 6:19 PM EDT • Health • wjcl.com
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes

Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes

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Oct 16 • 6:18 PM EDT • Politics • marylandmatters.org
Go Fest 2026: Things to do in Roanoke this weekend at the Go Outside Festival
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Oct 16 • 6:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • wsls.com
Inside Texas Politics: Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa talks Texas governor's race
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Oct 16 • 6:14 PM EDT • Politics • wfaa.com
Political insiders break down N.Y. gubernatorial debate

Republican Bruce Blakeman and incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul faced off in their only debate of the election cycle right here on Spectrum News 1.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records

A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.

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Oct 16 • 5:25 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Georgia business owners react to President Trump's midterm rally
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Oct 16 • 5:16 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House

With just over two weeks remaining before the midterm elections, things inside the White House are turbulent. Even though President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, he is top of mind for many as they head to the polls. Republicans across the country are already working to persuade voters not to ...

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Oct 16 • 5:10 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
A Former Rome Reporter on the Pope’s Health and Legacy

For a former Rome bureau chief, Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis prompted pressing questions about life and legacy.

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Oct 16 • 5:07 PM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
UI receives grant for business student wellness

A multimillion-dollar donation to the University of Iowa’s business college, alongside a matching gift challenge to generate even more funds, will help support a student mental health and success initiative

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Oct 16 • 4:45 PM EDT • Business • thegazette.com
Mountain Dreamers series aims to connect Summit County’s Latino business community

What began as an effort to help Summit County residents navigate their taxes has grown into a broader initiative to support local Latino entrepreneurs. Mountain Dreamers launched its first Café y Emprendimiento in August, inviting...

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Oct 16 • 4:42 PM EDT • Business • summitdaily.com
Inside 'Dancing With the Stars' rehearsals with Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik: Sore ribs, sharp humor and 'no days off'

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik talk "DWTS" rehearsals, taking criticism and who's on his "dead to me" list.

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Oct 16 • 4:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Cook Political Report moves 11 House races towards Democrats as Trump continues campaigning

The non-partisan Cook Political Report moves nearly a dozen races toward Democrats with less than three weeks before the election. NBC’s Monica Alba and Garrett Haake report on President Trump's campaign trip to Georgia and Cook Political Report’s Erin Covey joins to discuss the rating shifts.

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Oct 16 • 4:20 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Business Insider: The Winners and Losers of the New H-1B Era

Partner Catherine Macris discusses how evolving H-1B policies are shaping employers’ ability to recruit foreign talent, particularly in highly specialized fields.

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Oct 16 • 4:20 PM EDT • Business • fragomen.com
Why Red Bull Got Into the Ski Business—And Teamed Up with an Austrian Racing Legend to Do It

Red Bull teamed up with an Austrian racing legend to manufacture skis, and it’s the mashup we’ve all been waiting for

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Oct 16 • 4:07 PM EDT • Business • outsideonline.com
Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turn-off'

Barack Obama's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed drew mixed reactions from Detroit Black voters, with undecided residents saying it didn't move the needle.

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Oct 16 • 4:07 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Josh Bell Opens Up About His Future With the Twins

The Twins designated hitter led the club in RBIs in his first year in Minnesota, and now both sides have a decision to make about 2027.

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Oct 16 • 3:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'He took care of business': Trump says bystander saved lives at Oregon school shooting

President Donald Trump praised the armed man who shot and killed an Oregon elementary school shooter, saying the intervention likely saved lives.

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Oct 16 • 3:54 PM EDT • Business • wcti12.com
What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now?

It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.

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Oct 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive

Apple's iPhone Duo Case uses adhesive to attach to the device, according to people who have picked one up. The case comes in two pieces and uses adhesive strips along the inside edges to attach securely to an iPhone Duo. An included insert instructs users to peel off the adhesive's protective film, put each half on the Duo, and then press down to make sure it's well-adhered. The iPhone Duo Case is made from polycarbonate and comes in Sand and Navy Blue.

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Oct 16 • 3:51 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
NY and CT get $2.7M settlement from health network BCHP, IT company XTIUM for data breach

Impacted residents will have fraud alert coverage through the settlement, a state spokesperson said.

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Oct 16 • 3:43 PM EDT • Health • newsday.com
VRE7 TV, a Red-Carpet Entertainment Network, Opens Casting Call for Fans, Creators and Industry Insiders

The independent network pairs its celebrity interview archive with on-camera takes from fans in the new VRE7 Front Row documentary series.

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Oct 16 • 3:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • einpresswire.com
WATCH: Maine Health Care Professionals Slam Collins’ Health Care Record

This week, Maine health care professionals gathered to slam Susan Collins for failing to protect Mainers’ health care. Dr. Nirav Shah and Maine State Nurses Association Co-President Erin Oberson called out Collins for advancing Trump’s Medicaid cuts and voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has eviscerated America’s public health system.

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Oct 16 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • mainedems.org
Princess Kate poses for rare new portraits

Princess Kate is bringing royal glamour to the British countryside.

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Oct 16 • 3:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
What Does Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Expansion Into The UK And Australia Mean?

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) announced the launch of Hers personalised hair loss and wellness care in the UK in October 2026. The Hers UK rollout introduces tailored treatment plans for women's hair loss alongside broader wellness services through the company's telehealth platform. The business is also expanding its Hers care platform into Australia, adding another English speaking market to its international footprint. The Hers UK hair loss launch and Australia expansion open new chapters...

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Oct 16 • 3:10 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Nvidia reshapes communications amid AI boom and departures

Nvidia's communications team has restructured amid the AI boom, with staff changes as the company sees increased growth and workloads.

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Oct 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Julia Stiles says she’s been ‘crying’ in “DWTS” rehearsals for Heath Ledger dedication: ‘I didn’t expect it’

Ledger, who starred alongside Stiles in 1999’s “10 Things I Hate About You,” died in 2008 at age 28.

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Oct 16 • 2:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Trump says he told Katie Zacharia he'd reconsider White House job

Katie Zacharia made her White House press briefing debut on Tuesday and quickly came under intense scrutiny over her legal credentials.

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Oct 16 • 1:47 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Gov. Josh Shapiro takes new step into national politics by launching federal PAC

As rumors swirl about Josh Shapiro's potential presidential ambitions, the Pennsylvania governor has taken another step into national politics.

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Oct 16 • 1:39 PM EDT • Politics • wjactv.com
Gov. Josh Shapiro takes new step into national politics by launching federal PAC

As rumors swirl about Josh Shapiro's potential presidential ambitions, the Pennsylvania governor has taken another step into national politics.

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Oct 16 • 1:39 PM EDT • Politics • local21news.com
Trump says press secretary Katie Zacharia should ‘reconsider’ her role

“Maybe it’s not for her,” President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday, saying that he would ultimately leave the decision to Zacharia.

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Oct 16 • 1:35 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Katie Zacharia reportedly leaving as Trump’s press secretary just 5 days into the job

President Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is "transitioning out of the role" after he told her to reconsider the job just five days in, according to a White House official.

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Oct 16 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • wptv.com
Roger Marshall praises Trump's tariff policies after Kansas executive says they hurt his business

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, locked in tight campaign with Democrat Adam Hamilton, throws full support behind President Donald Trump's tariff war.

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Oct 16 • 1:20 PM EDT • Business • kansasreflector.com
Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role

President Donald Trump has told press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider her role as his top spokesperson, he told reporters at the White House.

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Oct 16 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres

Superhero films and horror have usually stayed on separate sides of the multiplex | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM

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Oct 16 • 1:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres

Superhero films and horror have usually stayed on separate sides of the multiplex | WWL

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Oct 16 • 1:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Want Apple's folding iPhone? Duo you have patience?

Expected ship dates for Apple's iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone, have already slipped from October to January 2027.

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Oct 16 • 1:09 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body

Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation

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Oct 16 • 1:03 PM EDT • Science • smithsonianmag.com
Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body

Lab experiments suggest that tiny bits of plastic can react with water inside us to produce highly reactive molecules. They can lead to damaging oxidative stress and inflammation

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Oct 16 • 1:03 PM EDT • Health • smithsonianmag.com
What Impresses Titans the Most About RB Nick Singleton

Coach Randy Jordan reveals why the Penn State rookie’s explosive physical tools offer a high-upside solution as Tennessee navigates looming contract decisions for its veteran backfield.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Most Frustrating Features

Alongside slowing its release cadence, trading and immersive cards are also getting improvements

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays: report

The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers used in recent wagering scandals, ESPN reported."There's a balance between ensuring that we are removing problematic bet types but also ensuring that we don't just move activity into the illegal market," NBA executive vice president Scott Kaufman-Ross told ESPN. "Where we landed right now, we think, is the right balance of those two objectives."

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Oct 16 • 12:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Parkview Health to acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare

Indiana-based health care system Parkview Health announced Friday it has signed an agreement to acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare, a shared services company that works with more than 500 health care organizations across 48 states.

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Oct 16 • 12:52 PM EDT • Health • insideindianabusiness.com
Riverside has a donkey dilemma. Can science offer clues for coexistence?

For students at UC Riverside, the start of fall semester means picking up their class syllabus, catching up with friends and snapping selfies with the adorable wild donkeys that roam

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Oct 16 • 12:47 PM EDT • Science • uniondemocrat.com
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige

Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.

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Oct 16 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Everton Insider Makes Major David Moyes to Celtic Claim

The Everton insider has shared his view on the recent links involving David Moyes and Celtic.

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Oct 16 • 12:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Shrink Their Hollywood Business as Layoffs Hit Archewell Productions

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been quietly cutting staff at Archewell Productions. “They cut staff over the last 12 to 18 months,” an insider told Page Six on Thursday, October 15. Th...

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Oct 16 • 12:17 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
This new theory on how AI 'thinks' could impact whether it kills us

We may be closer to understanding how AI models think, giving researchers new tools to ensure they don't go rogue.

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Oct 16 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • businessinsider.com
Music star who attended Berklee College hits Trump with 3-word insult onstage

A Grammy-winning singer with a Berklee College background used some choice words about President Donald Trump during a recent performance.

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Oct 16 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • masslive.com
Virginia health leaders strongly encourage vaccines at Riverside Health flu shot event

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Riverside Health hosted a flu vaccine event at their Internal Medicine Warwick location Thursday morning. Multiple state leaders and stakeholder were in attendence,…

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Oct 16 • 11:20 AM EDT • Health • wavy.com
How Chick-fil-A started, grew into a major company

Chick-fil-A has come a long way since opening as a small roadside diner in Georgia in 1946.

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Oct 16 • 11:17 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Heather Baker Joins Forbes Business Council, Brings Arkansas Media Leadership to National Stage

AY Media Group President and Publisher Heather Baker joins Forbes Business Council, bringing nearly 30 years of publishing experience to a national platform.

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Oct 16 • 11:02 AM EDT • Business • armoneyandpolitics.com
Health Department to hold flu clinic at Westford Academy

Westford residents have the opportunity to receive free flu vaccinations at a community clinic hosted by the Westford Health Department.

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • westfordcat.org
Things an interior designer would never have in her kitchen

Interior designer Lane Mari shared some common design mistakes, cabinet styles, and lighting options she would never put in her own kitchen.

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Oct 16 • 10:59 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Harvard's SpaceX bet helped its endowment grow faster than the S&P 500

Harvard's endowment grew to nearly $68 billion, helped by the university's $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX at the end of June.

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Oct 16 • 10:58 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state

President Donald Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrives in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president's false claims about election fraud.

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Oct 16 • 10:57 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
In immigrant-heavy Georgia city, Trump to test limits of his midterm message

The visit to Dalton is especially complicated for GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, who increasingly has emphasized his independence from the president.

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Oct 16 • 10:52 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Billy Joel Shares Heartbreaking Health Update After Brain Disorder Surgery

The 'Piano Man' singer, 77, was forced to cancel his tour in 2025 due to normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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Oct 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • tvinsider.com
Billy Joel Shares Heartbreaking Health Update After Brain Disorder Surgery

The 'Piano Man' singer, 77, was forced to cancel his tour in 2025 due to normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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Oct 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
NFL fans question Donald Trump’s choice of Week 6 game

Ale_Mi/Depositphotos Donald Trump cancels NFL game visit President Donald Trump was reportedly planning to attend the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 18, 2026. CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes first reported the expected visit on October 13. The game was scheduled for a Sunday afternoon kickoff at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa,…

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Oct 16 • 10:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Talarico compares his campaign to David and Goliath after GOP invests over $158M against him

The Democrat faces more than $158 million in outside spending by Republican leadership and the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

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Oct 16 • 10:44 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Starlink a 'major card' for Ukraine, sudden speed limits show risk

The recent disruption of Ukraine's military-grade Starlink service has spotlighted the risks, as well as efforts to diversify communications options.

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Oct 16 • 10:34 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
What Science Changed Its Mind About in 2026

Bats were thought to have fixed, unmoving eyes. Starfish were assumed to feed passively. Queen bumblebees were considered helpless in water. New research in 2026 has quietly dismantled some of science's longest-standing assumptions about the animal kingdom.

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How Digital Entertainment Is Changing the Way People Spend Their Free Time

Digital entertainment has changed considerably over the past decade. Watching a game, following a favorite team, playing online games, and keeping up with sports discussions can all happen from the same device. What once required a television, a gaming console, or a trip out of the house can now fit into a few spare minutes […]

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Oct 16 • 10:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • dolphinstalk.com
Packers Get Dak Prescott Admission Over Old Lambeau Boast

The Green Bay Packers have given Dak Prescott grounds to reconsider one of the first conclusions he reached at Lambeau Field.Prescott went into Green Bay as a rookie in 2016 and left with a 30-16 victory over the Packers. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns in the win, while rookie […] The post Packers Get Dak Prescott Admission Over Old Lambeau Boast appeared first on HEAVY.

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Democrats eyeing the presidency can’t stop talking about this issue

The attention from prominent Democrats reflects a spreading belief inside the party that a winning 2028 agenda must tackle Americans’ deep worries

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Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Details Revealed

Blood of Dawnwalker have revealed the details of their upcoming update 1.1, listing new features, changes and improvements.

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Google revealed as company considering Roanoke County site

Google is considering Roanoke County’s Wood Haven Technology Park for a data center, with a due diligence period running through March 2027.

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Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

Kutaragi understands both sides of the argument

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New inflation data undercuts President Trump’s economic claims
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Davids Urges Federal Action as Kansas Small Businesses Squeezed Out of Tariff Refunds While Large Corporations Cash In

Today, Representative Sharice Davids demanded immediate action to ensure Kansas small businesses receive the tariff refunds they are owed. Following this year’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the president’s reckless tariffs, the federal government began processing billions of dollars in refunds.

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Oct 16 • 9:41 AM EDT • Business • davids.house.gov
Amazon cuts 2026 Apple TV 4K, HomeView prices with preorder deals

Amazon has issued 2026 Apple TV 4K and HomeView discounts today, despite the devices being announced mere days ago.

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Oct 16 • 9:24 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
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...

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Oct 16 • 9:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
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

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Oct 16 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com
Northwest Side Burglary Spree 'Crushing' For Small Businesses Trying To Stay Afloat

A group of men drove a stolen Kia across the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, where they targeted at least 23 businesses, police and business owners said.

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Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania

Few Republican members of Congress in swing districts may be more closely linked to President Donald Trump than Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.

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Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania

Few Republican members of Congress in swing districts may be more closely linked to President Donald Trump than Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.

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As Troy mayor vetoes Flock law, council president promises override

Mayor Carmella Mantello says the law is biased in favor of criminal defendants. Council President Sue Steele says the veto was expected.

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Oct 16 • 8:53 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Entertainment Virtual Reality Destination to Open in Skillman

A new business, oasisVRX, is opening at Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 Route 206 in Skillman, NJ on Saturday October 17, 2026 at noon. Friends, corporate groups, families, and gamers will have the opportunity to step inside the 3D digital world using a head-mounted display and motion controllers.

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