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Report: Iowa economy seeing ‘positive change’ this year
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2026. That survey is showing encouraging signs for Iowa businesses, according to IBC officials. The Iowa Business Council (IBC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose 22 members are the chief decision makers of the state’s largest employers. Since its establishment […]
Rubio to deliver urgent plea to save Western civilization during speech in its birthplace
Marco Rubio will deliver a major address near the Acropolis calling on Americans and Europeans to reject decline and renew Western civilization.
Three years into Gaza’s genocide, U.S. political rhetoric hasn’t translated into action
While some political candidates rose to prominence through their support for Palestine, the U.S. has not stopped backing Israel
The 10 best things to do in entertainment this week
From Sting to the SPCO and ‘Mystic Pizza’ to ‘Clue,’ the Twin Cities’ arts scene offers a range of performances.
Naples Comprehensive Health Names Danny Hogan Chief Financial Officer
Naples, Fla., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today that Danny Hogan has been named its next Chief Financial Officer. Hogan joined the organization on Oct. 5. Hogan brings extensive health care finance and operational leadership experience to NCH. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer, Shared Services and Integrated Operations, at Bon Secours Mercy Health, a $14 billion nonprofit health system with 47 hospitals across the United States and
Zack Polanski’s Urdu video: multilingual campaigning is good for politics
Insistence on English-only campaigning could create two tiers of voters in the UK.
Business Council tours Southern Tier manufacturer during National Manufacturing Week
Universal Instruments in Conklin was the fourth stop on an 11-site statewide tour
WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death
The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute — and a potential second incident. WHO Director…
APEX FTE EXPO 2026: West Entertainment Expands Into AI With WestDigital
West Entertainment is expanding into software and AI with WestDigital, bringing more personalization and commercial opportunities.
The Politics of Sustainability Have Changed. The Business Case Hasn’t.
Corporate sustainability may have fallen out of favor in some executive and political circles, but the business case remains strong: Companies continue to invest because sustainability initiatives can deliver measurable gains in profitability, resilience, and growth. Drawing on research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business and other recent studies, the article shows how four areas in particular—circularity, decarbonization, sustainable sourcing, and employee well-being—can lower costs, reduce risk, strengthen supply chains, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. Examples from industries including automotive, healthcare, apparel, energy, consumer goods, and manufacturing illustrate how companies are capturing value through resource reuse, energy efficiency, resilient sourcing strategies, and investments in frontline workers. While the language of ESG may be losing momentum, the underlying business fundamentals have not changed: organizations that systematically address material environmental and social challenges, quantify the financial impact of their efforts, and embed sustainability into core decision-making are better positioned to improve operational performance and create long-term enterprise value.
The Politics of Sustainability Have Changed. The Business Case Hasn’t.
Corporate sustainability may have fallen out of favor in some executive and political circles, but the business case remains strong: Companies continue to invest because sustainability initiatives can deliver measurable gains in profitability, resilience, and growth. Drawing on research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business and other recent studies, the article shows how four areas in particular—circularity, decarbonization, sustainable sourcing, and employee well-being—can lower costs, reduce risk, strengthen supply chains, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. Examples from industries including automotive, healthcare, apparel, energy, consumer goods, and manufacturing illustrate how companies are capturing value through resource reuse, energy efficiency, resilient sourcing strategies, and investments in frontline workers. While the language of ESG may be losing momentum, the underlying business fundamentals have not changed: organizations that systematically address material environmental and social challenges, quantify the financial impact of their efforts, and embed sustainability into core decision-making are better positioned to improve operational performance and create long-term enterprise value.
Critical funding gap threatens health response in Yemen
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that significantly more resources are required to scale up its response in Yemen amid escalating conflict and rising needs.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Revealed
A new report confirms the PS5 release date for one of most highly rated games of 2026, Forz Horizon 6. Here are more details.
Braver Angels joins Rochester Rotary Clubs to facilitate political discussions
Rochester’s Rotary Clubs are collaborating with the organization, Braver Angels, for three workshops surrounding civil political discussion and understanding disagreements.
NLR Chamber CEO to exit for Florida post
The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday (Oct. 6) that President and CEO Derrell Hartwick will depart the organization effective October 9, 2026. Hartwick has served more than...
Who Controls the Technology Protecting Your Business?
Cybersecurity sovereignty gives organizations transparency, hybrid control, and resilience over critical systems, writes Claudio Martinelli.
ICE reviewed tens of millions of voter records looking for noncitizen voters, records show
The Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit voter-registration groups and considered deploying undercover agents to investigate organizations suspected of helping noncitizens register to vote, according to newly obtained internal documents.
BridgeUSA brings peaceful political conversations to VCU
In August, a new student-led organization called BridgeUSA at VCU was added to the university’s long list of groups. They focus on empowering students to participate in politics with confidence, including encouraging students to vote in upcoming elections and holding political debates.
Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company
A farm labor contractor exposed laborers on H-2A agricultural visas to heat-related health hazards, but the contractor is still bringing hundreds of migrant farm workers to North Carolina
Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine: Tracking Outbreaks Amid Conflict
War recovery plans should include detailed monitoring to prevent diseases like polio and cholera from spreading
Where Iowa governor candidates stand on cancer, water, property taxes
Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand are running in Iowa's open governor's race. Here's where they stand on key issues.
GLP-1 Drugs? Surgery? WHO Issues Guidelines For Obesity In Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guidelines to address how clinicians should manage obesity in children and adolescents, which
Rob Gronkowski praises the Chiefs' utilization of Kenneth Walker III
During his interview with @EdEastonJr, FOX Sports analyst Rob Gronkowski praised the Kansas City Chiefs' utilization of Kenneth Walker III
IBM Teams Up with SAP to Help Businesses Modernize Operations and Advance AI-Readiness
/PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced IBM Ready for SAP Solutions to help midsize and fast-growing organizations accelerate cloud ERP modernization,...
WHO seeks details from Russia on media reports of a second lab worker with pneumonia
The World Health Organization said it had requested information from Russian authorities on media reports of a second laboratory employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1 drugs in child obesity fight
The World Health Organization on Wednesday recommended diet, exercise and counseling over popular weight-loss drugs in its first global guidelines addressing rising obesity among younger children.
WHO releases first global guidelines on child obesity as cases surge
Child and adolescent obesity has quadrupled since 1990, rising from two per cent to around eight per cent of youngsters in the five-to-19 age group, according to the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO).
Skydance now runs two of Hollywood’s legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing two of Hollywood’s most storied legacy film studios under one mammoth media and entertainment conglomerate named Skydance. Now, Skydance must decide how to make the most out of a trove of entertainment assets, including the HBO Max and Paramount+ video streaming services, a film library that includes “Star Trek,” “Barbie,” “Top Gun,” “Harry Potter,” and “Superman,” and two major news organizations, CNN and CBS News. Here’s a look at the new company, by the numbers.
OU Health alerts patients after data breach involving former employee
OU Health has informed patients about a data breach after a former employee accessed sensitive medical records without authorization over several months.
ICE agents chase immigrants in front of Metairie business
ICE New Orleans say agents arrested three immigrants at a busy intersection in Metairie Tuesday morning and chased one of them on foot across Airline Drive.
Elizabeth Berkley says “DWTS” created ‘drama’ where it ‘didn’t exist’ when she was on show
The “Saved by the Bell” alum competed on the 17th season and was eliminated despite earning a perfect score.
Stressed out by politics? You’re not alone. Political stress is rising, therapists say
After several years as a clinician helping couples and individuals navigate the struggles of daily life, therapist Amity Heyborne began noticing a new source of distress among her clients: political polarization.
Mecklenburg commissioners probe multimillion-dollar Discovery Place agreement
Mecklenburg County commissioners voted Tuesday to investigate the agreement behind a nearly $15 million loan to Discovery Place as questions remain over how the organization will repay the county.
Russia pneumonic plague: Outbreak risk, symptoms, what to know
Fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak follow an Irkutsk lab employee's death last week. But the World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk is low.
Justin Garza High School students bring mental health project to statewide NAMI conference
A group of students from Justin Garza High School is taking its message of mental health awareness to a statewide audience this week.
Celebrating Ron Hearst: Business owners share thoughts on Ron’s viral shorts moment
For 38 years, he’s tracked the storms so you didn’t have to worry. Friday night, KY3 Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst retires, capping a career the Ozarks won’t forget.
Aspirus Health to offer flu vaccinations at multiple clinics starting this week
The organization says it has seen an uptick in people wanting to be vaccinated over the past few years.
Scientists name ancient crocodile species found in rock that built the Great Sphinx
Scientists say they have identified an extinct crocodile species from about 45 million years ago in the limestone formation used to sculpt the Great Sphinx of Giza.
Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.
Case of avian influenza identified in Racine County poultry flock
DATCP said the birds in the backyard poultry flock have been depopulated and won’t enter the food system.
Adam Gonzalez Participates in Binational Business Gathering
Adam Gonzalez, chief executive officer of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, participated in the opening panel of Encuentro Internacional Empresarial 2026 on October 1, 2026. CANACINTRA and the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation organized the gathering as part of a three-day program in Brownsville and Matamoros.
Trump’s comment about Iran nuking Los Angeles and San Diego was incoherent, not malicious
President Donald Trump says many bizarre and even hateful things. But signaling he would allow Iran to nuke Los Angeles and San Diego is not one of them.
Arkansas Advocate on Ozarks at Large: Maternal health, Kentucky's governor and political debates
Arkansas Advocate Editor-in-Chief Andrew DeMillo joined Ozarks at Large Senior Producer Matthew Moore on KUAF this week to discuss recent grants for maternal health, Kentucky's governor rallying Democrats and the history of political debates.
Arkansas Advocate on Ozarks at Large: Maternal health, Kentucky's governor and political debates
Arkansas Advocate Editor-in-Chief Andrew DeMillo joined Ozarks at Large Senior Producer Matthew Moore on KUAF this week to discuss recent grants for maternal health, Kentucky's governor rallying Democrats and the history of political debates.
Milton business fined for oil spill into Lamoille River
A Milton business will have to pay the state a fine of $6,750 for a hazardous waste spill.
Three Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings
The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
Health officials urge flu shots as Brown County sees early rise in hospitalizations
Officials are urging people to get a flu shot as respiratory virus season begins.
Earth is in the firing line of a strange new type of cosmic object: a 'microblazar'
Astronomers may have discovered the first known microblazar, a long-theorized object firing a powerful beam of particles directly at Earth.
David Ellison backs CNN’s Trump lawsuit, pledges editorial independence
CNN’s new owner, David Ellison, says he supports CNN’s legal action against the Trump administration over White House access, and will not interfere in the news organization’s coverage.
REP LIEU JOINS REP. FRIEDMAN, LOS ANGELES DELEGATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT UNION IN PUSH FOR NATIONAL FILM TAX CREDIT
GLENDALE, CA – Today, October 6, 2026, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) joined U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-Los Angeles County), Members of the Los Angeles congressional delegation, and the major unions representing film and television workers at the Alex Theatre in a new push for the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act.
Elizabethton High School Health Academy expands as student interest grows
At 16 years old, Aubri Cline is already doing things she once thought would have to wait until college.
Kroc Center hosts Senior Adult Health Fair
On Oct. 6, the Kroc Center hosted a Senior Adult Health Fair. Seniors explored booths from local healthcare providers, state agencies, organizations and more.
Google rolling out ‘massive’ Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a update
Following last month's addition of Gemini control, Google is rolling out a sizable Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a update.
Local Farms and Food Businesses Receive Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Help Make Metro Chicago Food System More Equitable - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
Local Farms and Food Businesses Receive Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Help Make Metro Chicago Food System More Equitable - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
HubSpot cuts nearly 660 jobs as AI reshapes its business
The marketing software company is eliminating 7% of its workforce and creating a flatter organization as it shifts its strategy toward delivering customer outcomes with AI.
Inter-American Mental Health Week calls for intersectoral action to improve mental health in the Americas
More than 185 million people live with mental health conditions in the Americas. Addressing the challenge requires action beyond the health sector.Washington, D.C., 6 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Organization of American States (OAS) are marking Inter-American Mental Health Week 2026 (October 5–9) with a call to strengthen intersectoral action to improve mental health and well-being across the Americas, where more than 185 million people live with a mental health condition.
Science organizations mobilize against politicizing purse strings
The sweeping federal financial assistance rule proposed by the Office of Management and Budget is on hold. The reprieve may be an opportunity for the rule to fizzle.
IDC, The Business Value of Network Observability by Broadcom
Networks are growing in criticality and complexity. Network observability solutions and their suppliers are required to deliver on several key fronts to ensure networking success for IT organizations.
Wolverines Zack Marshall Releases Statement after leaked text messages
On Monday night, there were leaked text messages surfacing across the internet about Michigan Wolverines tight end Zack Marshall being critical of offensive coordinator Jason Beck. Well, Marshall released a statement on his Twitter on Tuesday afternoon and said, What…
Investment in Shelby's business district will cost roughly $5 million
Shelby will start crafting legislation for a revitalization district, with businesses announcing their expansion to the city.
Samuels Group acquires Creative Business Interiors
As part of the acquisition, Creative Business Interiors and Samuels Group Furniture Solutions will come together as one furniture organization operating under the Creative Business Interiors name.
Governor Candidate Amy Acton (D-OH) Visits Small Business in Columbus
Candidate for governor Amy Acton (D-OH) visits a small business in Columbus.
A Slice of Joy: In Conversation With 'Mystic Pizza' Performer Teisha Thomas
We caught up with powerhouse performer Teisha Thomas, who serves up heart, hits, and hospitality in 'Mystic Pizza' at the Ordway.
Remembering Kay Fredericks
Kay Fredericks created Scratch ’n’ Sniff stickers, founded Trend Enterprises, and spent decades as a board member for many organizations.
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker death
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.
Michigan tight end Zack Marshall apologizes after he ripped OC Jason Beck in leaked texts
Wizards Deliver Bad News For Anthony Davis Future
The Washington Wizards could soon bid goodbye to Anthony Davis, their newest star center, whom they got via trade with the Dallas Mavericks last season. According to The Athletic’s David Aldridge and Josh Robbins, the Wizards are not keen on offering Davis a four-year, $275 million maximum contract extension. That means Davis’ long-term future in […] The post Wizards Deliver Bad News For Anthony Davis Future appeared first on HEAVY.
New Mexico Health Care Authority creates shareable resources about Medicaid changes
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Health Care Authority has launched a Medicaid Partner Toolkit to help community organizations, health care providers, advocates and other partners explain upcomin…
Forza Horizon 6's Community Is Fed Up With Playground Games, and the Studio Has Finally Responded
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games has finally addressed its player community after months of constructive feedback about the game has been met with nothing but radio silence from the renowned British studio.
Moody’s changes Nationwide’s P&C business outlook to “positive”
Moody’s Ratings announced today that it has changed its outlook for Nationwide’s P&C business to “positive” from “stable.” The global ratings agency also affirmed its A1 rating for Nationwide’s financial services (NFS) business, and A2 rating for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Nationwide’s P&C affiliates. “Moody’s p...
Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe
Cybersecurity threats can put your business, data and customers at risk. These 10 practical steps can help strengthen your organization’s cyber-readiness.
Zambia to sign revised U.S. health deal without patient data and specimen-sharing clauses
The U.S. has signed new bilateral health agreements with around two dozen African nations since last year, but some have pushed back on requirements to provide patient data.
Another sign of rapidly expanding political map: Pollsters can’t keep up
Increased demand for polling has strained call centers that conduct surveys, squeezed capacity and complicated the task of getting accurate reads on public opinion, according to pollsters.
Jackson Health Foundation Celebrates Historic $15 Million Gift From Double-Lung Transplant Survivor Carlos Peralta - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Carlos Migoya, Silvia Rios Fortun, Flavia Llizo, Carlos Peralta and his wife Mariana, Dr. Mauricio Pipkin, and David Zambrana Transformational donation expands lung ICU and names the Carlos Peralta and […]
‘Business for Democracy’ Sees Friends Rising and Keep Showing Up Rally in Downtown Plaza
On a scorching 100-degree Saturday midday on October 3, 2026, local volunteers from Culver City and Friends Rising, joined by Keep Showing Up Culver City, led a march and rally. The demonstration f…
Idaho drought-hit businesses offered low-interest disaster loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Idaho
HealthSource, UC Health team up on new medical facility in Batavia
HealthSource of Ohio and UC Health are partnering on a project that will bring both organizations' services together under one roof in Batavia.
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
First introduced in the HELP Committee in 2025, the bill would require healthcare organizations to meet some core cyber hygiene best practices while also offering guidance and assistance for providers.
Charm Security Appoints Dr. Elizabeth Huppert as Behavioral Science Director
Former JPMorgan Chase Vice President and Behavioral Scientist joins to advance behavioral science in agentic AI for fraud, scams, and cybercrime.NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / Security today announced the appointment of Dr.
Corktown pizzeria Grandma Bob’s to expand to West Village
Corktown spot Grandma Bob’s Pizza is expanding to a second location, taking over the West Village space vacated by Marrow.
Brazil: Lessons from a Disaster
By Antonio Martins (Outras Palavras) Defeats become deeper and more prolonged when we misunderstand what caused them, avoid correcting course, and embrace “solutions” that only compound our mistakes. Lula’s government and the Brazilian left suffered a disaster in Sunday’s election. Contrary to every poll, the president finished the first round 2.2 million votes behind Flávio Bolsonaro—and, more significantly, 3.4 million votes below his total four years ago, when the machinery of the state was working against him and in favor of his opponent. His vote share declined in 98 percent of Brazil’s municipalities. The PL, the main party of the far right, elected 121 deputies and 28 senators, becoming the largest caucus in both houses of Congress. The parties aligned with the Centrão—Brazil’s bloc of transactional center-right parties—were somewhat diminished, but will still hold roughly 250 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 35 in the Senate. That will make it easier to assemble the majorities needed to amend the Constitution or impeach Supreme Federal Court justices. If elected, Flávio Bolsonaro could appoint four members of the Court, substantially altering its internal balance of power. What produced these results? How can the far right be prevented from consolidating them into a prolonged political hegemony? And what is the essential change of direction the left now needs? Explaining the Disaster Across the commercial media and the exuberant chaos of digital platforms, interpretations are multiplying. Some focus on specific episodes: Lula’s absence from the Globo debate, his very close relationship with Alexandre de Moraes, or his emphasis on issues supposedly remote from most people’s everyday concerns, such as rare earth minerals. Among the more systemic interpretations, three seem especially questionable. One argues that the principal defeat was not the left’s, since its congressional representation declined only slightly. The decisive movement captured at the ballot box, according to this view, was a shift within the right itself—from the more moderate and transactional forces of the Centrão toward the more ideological and radicalized forces of the PL and Novo. A second interpretation holds that the nature of electoral and political processes has changed. The material interests and aspirations of society, it argues, no longer play the central role they once did; they have given way to forms of subjective self-identification that the left has yet to understand. And a third concludes that, because of these two developments, we should expect a political winter: a prolonged period in which the far right and the broader right dominate Brazilian political life. There are important elements in all three interpretations. The problem lies in what they deny or leave out: Lula’s third government was a small-bore government. It offered the majorities that elected it neither a clearly better life nor reasons to believe again in politics and its power to transform society. These failures flowed from two fatal accommodations, which I will examine below. As a result, the government suffered a slow but steady erosion of support. And, as has happened in so many Western countries, it gave the far right the opportunity to present itself as anti-system and to benefit from popular frustration and distress. The interpretation that emphasizes the migration of votes from the center-right and traditional right toward the far right has been advanced, among others, by the courageous journalist Leonardo Sakamoto. In his UOL column on Monday, October 5, he highlights the miserable behavior of the traditional conservative parties. Over the past four years, they repeatedly joined forces with the “neo”-fascists, helping to “normalize” them—a criticism that could equally be directed at almost the entire corporate media. Believing they could use the far right as a stepping stone, they instead ended up partly devoured by it. This was especially true in the Senate, where the PL’s gain of 13 senators and Novo’s gain of two came at the expense of the PSD, which lost nine; the MDB, which lost two; the PSDB, which lost two; and the PP, which lost one. Sakamoto’s observation is accurate and necessary, but it leaves uncomfortable questions unanswered. Why did the erosion of the Centrão benefit the far right rather than, for example, producing growth for the left—as has happened so many times before, both in Brazil and elsewhere? The answer is not difficult. Throughout its four years in office, Lula’s third government was almost invariably associated with the Centrão. Here lies its first accommodation: accepting the limits imposed by conservative institutions; avoiding, as much as possible, any attempt to strain those limits through popular pressure; and believing only in the modest changes that could be squeezed through openings in Congress. The failure of the campaign to end the six-day workweek is emblematic. Lula could have electrified the presidential race by pairing it with a popular campaign for passage of the measure. Instead, he chose to place his hopes in the hands of Senate president Rodrigo Alcolumbre. He generated no mass mobilization, did not force his opponents onto an uncomfortable defensive, and won no victory. In September 2025, the government squandered the greatest of its many opportunities to shake up conservative power in Congress. Popular opposition to the so-called Shielding Amendment—which, if approved, would have restricted criminal proceedings against members of Congress—brought crowds into the streets, mobilized primarily by artists and social movements. This opened the possibility for a broader political education: a campaign that could begin exposing the limits and dysfunctions of Brazil’s political system while putting Bolsonaro’s movement on the defensive for its predictable support of political privilege. The amendment was defeated. But the executive branch then backed away from the fight. It remained associated with an institutional world widely seen as corrupt, elitist, and indifferent to ordinary people’s struggles. In doing so, it forfeited its credibility as a vehicle for the protest vote. On Sunday, it reaped the bitter fruits. Are We Doomed? Taking a different approach from Sakamoto, the philosopher Moysés Pinto Neto and other writers have drawn attention, in their first analyses of October 4, to the fragmentation of the public sphere produced by Big Tech platforms. Through their algorithms, these platforms present each person with a different view of social reality. As a consequence, it becomes much harder to identify common material problems and demands—for example, the fight for labor rights or for a properly funded public health system. Voters no longer embrace such demands, these authors argue, because they no longer see themselves as part of a collective. Instead, they tend to value the identities assigned to them by neoliberal subjectivity—the role of the entrepreneur, for example. On this interpretation, the left’s possible error lies in clinging to outdated illusions. Moysés’s warning is highly relevant and resonates with arguments such as Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor’s “Apocalyptic Fascism and the Billionaires’ Bet.” Unlike a century ago, the far right no longer promises a radiant future. It concentrates instead on resentment—especially that of young men. “They belong to a generation that fears it may never own a home, but compensates with the pleasure it gets from constantly provoking progressives online. Convinced their future has been stolen, they share memes romanticizing historical authoritarian regimes,” the authors write. But Moysés seems to confuse this danger with inevitability. He fails to see that the left’s answer cannot be adaptation. On the contrary, it must strengthen the possibility of politics as collective action. Nor does he recognize that precisely such a reversal is already becoming possible in some of the most promising mobilizations of the twenty-first century: the election, at the end of 2025, of the young Muslim Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York, on a platform centered on the intensely material fight for an affordable city; the Left Party’s victory in Berlin two weeks ago, built around the demand to expropriate private real-estate corporations; and the very recent wave of demonstrations in Spain—including an occupation of Madrid’s Puerta del Sol—in which tens of thousands of young people mobilized by the Tenants’ Union have demanded limits on rents. By putting itself in the straitjacket of the “fiscal framework” in the first months of 2022, Lula’s third government adopted the second fatal accommodation of its term. Faced with conservative institutions and a country devastated by four years of Bolsonaro, increased public investment was the government’s remaining weapon for offering a more dignified life to the majority and forging an anti-conservative pact with them. The same state that disburses 1 trillion reais a year to enrich a small class of rentiers could instead spend money to extend the Family Health Strategy to every Brazilian, at a cost of 30 billion reais; provide full-day public schooling and childcare to all adolescents and children—and, especially, relief to their mothers; achieve universal sanitation while cleaning up polluted urban rivers; multiply metro systems; begin transforming the urban peripheries; and undertake many other urgently needed projects. In April 2023, an article in Outras Palavras warned that the fiscal framework could “shrink the Lula government and preserve the forces that condemn the country to inequality and regression.” A year later, another article showed that restraints on public spending were strangling policies vital to ordinary people and undermining the president’s popularity. In November 2024 came a reality check, in the form of the government’s humiliating defeat in the municipal elections. Even then, the fiscal lock was neither removed nor loosened. On the contrary: throughout the government’s four years, fiscal restraint remained central to its political narrative. The administration proudly proclaimed that it had “put the state’s accounts in order,” without grasping either how misleading that phrase was—given the payment of 1 trillion reais in interest—or how badly the message was hurting it politically. Lula finally woke up in September 2026. The increase in Bolsa Família benefits, after four years of being frozen; the announcement that anti-obesity drugs would be offered through Brazil’s public health system; and the ban on online betting showed that the state has the power to act decisively on behalf of the majority when those in government are willing to confront obstacles. The huge marches that closed the campaign in Fortaleza, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo on the eve of October 4 showed how such initiatives can mobilize activists and the broader public. But it was too late—and too little to change the outcome of the first round. History has not ended The possibility of a turnaround in the three weeks leading up to November 25 cannot be ruled out. It will not be simple or easy. Lula must not only make up a deficit of 2.2 million votes; he must also offset the movement of voters who backed other right-wing candidates in the first round, most of whom are likely to move toward Flávio Bolsonaro. Pulling that off will require a broad, grassroots effort to win over voters, potentially reinforced by new initiatives from Lula. The coming hours and days will be decisive. If Bolsonaro’s movement also wins the presidency, the result will create a high-risk situation for Brazilian sovereignty and democracy. The enormous challenges posed by such an outcome would require the left to reexamine, in depth and with a genuine willingness to engage in self-criticism, its political projects—or its lack of them—and its practices. But would that mean we are condemned to the long winter of far-right hegemony that some analyses are beginning to forecast? It is far too early to say, suggests a recent text by Álvaro García Linera, the thinker who served as vice president of Bolivia under Evo Morales. His central hypothesis is that this political current will prove short-lived. At a moment when the entire world is once again talking about sovereignty and protecting national economies, the far right offers a stale, recolonizing neoliberalism. Its submission to the United States is as blatant and pathetic as Flávio and Eduardo Bolsonaro’s overtures to Donald Trump. Its project amounts to something like every man for himself: greater inequality, capitalism without limits, devastation, and supremacism. Will it work? In the United States, just two years into his second term, Trump himself is reaching record levels of unpopularity and may be on the verge of losing Republican control of both the House and Senate in November. Every new beginning is difficult. Whatever the outcome of the second round, the defeats of October 4 show how profoundly the Brazilian left will have to rethink and rebuild. But just as it would be foolish to underestimate the seriousness of its mistakes, it would be equally foolish to conclude that rebuilding a political project is no longer possible. History has not ended. The times are moving faster than ever. Originally published in Portuguese by Outras Palavras. English translation by Eric Blanc; I’ve added the subtitles. More We can’t stop the far right at home or abroad without a revitalized labor movement, which is yet another reason why you should become a sustaining supporter of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) — one of US labor’s pivotal bright spots. Relatedly, Jacobin published a short piece of mine reflecting on a decade of Bernie Sanders inspiring a whole new generation of young worker organizers.
Brown, Acton snag leads in tight races, according to recent polling
The poll results come as early voting begins in Ohio.
ConocoPhillips Reviews Norway Business & UK Teesside Asset Divestment
COP is weighing a potential Norway and Teesside asset sale valued at about $7 billion, supporting portfolio optimization and capital flexibility.
Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza using his business chops off the field
Las Vegas rookie quarterback has business passion
Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza using his business chops off the field
Las Vegas rookie quarterback has business passion
WHO: No further signs of infections at Russian plague lab
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday there were no further signs of infections at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, following one researcher at the facility reported…
Zachary Levi, Neal McDonough revive family-friendly Western with ‘Angel and the Badman’
Angel and the Badman stars Neal McDonough and Zachary Levi share why stories of redemption are among the most important Hollywood can tell, particularly at a time when audiences are looking for
Politics & Power: From cyberattacks to job losses, what AI means for security & livelihoods worldwide
Nick Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of “Politics & Power” to discuss the double-edged sword of AI as both threat and solution and what world leaders must do now.
Wealthspire Launches $2.9B Sports and Entertainment Practice
Wealthspire’s new vertical will work with athletes, entertainers and creators, with managing director Frank Marzano leading the practice.
AMN Healthcare Research Links Hospital Digital Investment to Better Patient Experience
/PRNewswire/ -- New proprietary research from AMN Healthcare, the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations, examines the...
URAC and The Kennedy Forum Partner to Advance Mental Health Care Access, Quality and Accountability
/PRNewswire/ -- As organizations around the world mark World Mental Health Day, URAC and The Kennedy Forum today announced a new partnership to advance mental...
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging Evertec (EVTC) This Year?
Here is how Evertec (EVTC) and Information Services Group (III) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm elections
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s push to change voting rules.
How traditional Chinese medicine is shaping Kazakhstan’s health system
Partnership is latest move by Beijing to engage the resource-rich country amid expanded ties in energy, security, trade and infrastructure.
Lina García works to improve maternal health and train doulas in the Yakima Valley
Lina García moved to the Yakima Valley to work at Ttáwax̲t Birth Justice Center, a Wapato organization that promotes maternal health and trains community members to support others.
Belcan Receives Pratt & Whitney Premier Awards for Overall Excellence in Business Management and Technology & Innovation
Pratt & Whitney has recognized Belcan, a Cognizant company, with a Premier Award for performance in 2025 and overall excellence in Business Management and Technology & Innovation.
What if death from aging becomes preventable? The science is no longer purely theoretical
Most medicine waits for aging to produce a recognizable disease and then tries to treat that disease. A growing field of researchers is pursuing a more ambitious idea: intervene earlier in the biologi...