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An Agricultural “Island” in the Saskatchewan River Delta
Surrounded by wetlands, Manitoba's northernmost farmland near The Pas turns from green to brown over the 2026 growing season.
Blitz on 2 Week 6 Win of the Week
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Leading Ashley Ridge just 6-2 under two minutes to play in the first half, Fort Dorchester scored a touchdown going into half. Then scored again coming out of half to put the game away en route to an impressive 33-12 win. The Fort defense holding AR to just 12 points […]
Alexandria's business community gathers as AEDP tallies first results of ALX Forward
The economic development group announced a $200,000 state grant at its annual meeting, where the developer of the Old Town North power plant site said it expects to break ground next year
Northwestern Football Earns Bowl Prediction
David Braun's team has gotten a postseason bowl prediction after its close loss to Indiana.
Northwestern Game-Planning Heavily for Penn State's Rocco Becht
They need to be ready.
Man fatally shoots 2 co-workers at a Virginia business before killing himself, police say
MANASSAS, Va. — A man shot three co-workers during an altercation Wednesday at a northern Virginia business, killing two of them, before he took his own life during a police standoff along an interstate highway, police said. Marvin Grant, 37, of Charlotte, North Carolina, opened fire at an equipment rental
North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator gets $4M in state funding
MHMR of Tarrant County’s two-year grant is the first instance of the state investing in the initiative, which is already boasting results.
UNC's Bill Belichick Only Looking to Move Forward After Investigation
Belichick knows he needs to.
Chicago police issue alert about sting of overnight business burglaries on North, West Sides
In each incident, four unknown suspects arrived at a business, targeting cash registers, cash in gaming machines and store merchandise for theft, police said.
Upworthy Launching Entertainment Studio Led By Sarah Yourgrau
One of the dominant digital platforms of the early social media era has hired Sarah Yourgrau to help it develop positive, uplifting stories to new platforms.
North Dakota to use ‘anchor partners’ to manage Rural Health grants
North Dakota’s Health and Human Services Department is turning to outside “anchor partners” to manage a federal grant program for millions of dollars meant to boost rural health care initiatives.
High School sports participation stalls across the Carolinas
At least three high school teams in North Carolina recent months have been forced to cancel seasons due to low turnout.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State: 3 Things to Expect
Northwestern opens New Ryan Field against Penn State on Friday night. Here are three things to expect.
Scouting America council to honor Hunt family
The Natural State Council of Scouting America said Tuesday (Sept. 29) that it will honor the Hunt family at its 2026 Northwest Arkansas Heart of the Eagle. The luncheon event...
Scouting America council to honor Hunt family
The Natural State Council of Scouting America said Tuesday (Sept. 29) that it will honor the Hunt family at its 2026 Northwest Arkansas Heart of the Eagle. The luncheon event...
Harvard Business School takes up Northeastern’s case for higher education
Northeastern’s rise from a regional school to a global university system is now the subject of a Harvard Business School case study.
Crisis responses, H.R. 1 fallout are challenging states' mental health delivery
North Carolina and Wisconsin are working to decouple law enforcement from crisis response, leverage 988 in care entry and conquer longstanding data silos. | State officials spoke frankly about the challenges they face in delivering equitable mental healthcare during policy sessions at the annual Behavioral Health Tech conference last week, held in Nashville.
Bates named executive director of HHS Medical Services Division | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has named health policy expert Stephanie Bates to lead its Medical Services Division, which administers Medicaid services, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, autism services and other health-related services that benefit North Dakotans.
Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties
Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.
Man fatally shoots 2 co-workers at a Virginia business before killing himself, police say
A shooting at a northern Virginia business has left two workers dead. Police in Manassas say the suspect later took his own life during a standoff on Interstate 81. Manassas Police Chief Doug Keen says 37-year-old Marvin Grant opened fire at an equipment rental business Wednesday morning. Two wor...
AFROJACK brings CONTROL North American Tour to Brooklyn Storehouse
AFROJACK is bringing his latest chapter of dance music to Brooklyn this week as the GRAMMY Award-winning producer and DJ rakes over Brooklyn Storehouse on
Small Business Center Relaunch Brings New Director, Advisors
The North Carolina Community College system, and Moore County’s Sandhills Community College, is a resource for secondary and continuing education, allowing students to step into careers, find a new path
Jobless rates decline in most Arkansas metros in August
August jobless rates were lower in six of the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas compared with August 2025, with Northwest Arkansas having the lowest rate at 2.9%....
A study in light and focus
A member of the Northeastern community studies in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Governor Stein announces $20 million fund to increase access to healthcare in rural North Carolina
$20 million fund aims to expand healthcare in rural North Carolina
NC sports betting exceeds $500M for 12th consecutive month
Legal online sports betting in August was up nearly 9% over August 2025 in North Carolina.
LG’s $64M Virginia factory will make data center chillers
The Korean electronics maker's North America arm expects to create 164 jobs at the 352,000-square-foot 460 Commerce Center in Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in Isle of Wight County. The Korean electronics maker's North America arm expects to create 164 jobs at the 352,000-square-foot 460 Commerce Center in Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in Isle of Wight County.
Leave your politics behind: Greenland is a historic US victory
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a permanent agreement granting the U.S. broad military access to Greenland to bolster North Atlantic security and counter influence from Russia and …
‘You can speak the language, but can you speak the culture?’: Latine businesses offer welcoming spaces in Alamance County
From coffee, flowers and legal representation, Alamance County’s Hispanic and Latine-owned businesses provide safe spaces for Latines to feel understood and respected. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic and Latine people make up almost 17% of the Alamance County population. However, Hispanics own just over 9% of small businesses in North Carolina, according to the U.S. Small Business Association.
City seeks housing developers for vacant North Corktown lots
Detroit is offering the opportunity on 16 lots for 20 homes in the neighborhood near Michigan Central plus $2.5 million through its Small Buildings Program.
Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Mikaela Lake
Dr. Mikaela Lake, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic.
Grasshopper Manufacture Leaves NetEase Games to Operate as Independent Studio
Suda51's studio, maker of No More Heroes and Killer7, has split from NetEase Games to work as an independent developer again.
New Policies Pose Risks to Health of Lawfully Present Immigrant Families and Children, Including U.S. Citizen Children
Several policy changes taking effect this fall will negatively impact immigrants and mixed-status families. As my colleague Leo Cuello has pointed out, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicaid coverage, therefore, this blog explains changes that apply to lawfully present immigrant families and children (many of whom are U.S. citizens). It’s also worth […]
Election 2026: Rookie political candidate releases 1st ad, jabs ‘politicians’
(The Center Square) – Jamie Ager’s quest to return North Carolina’s U.S. House of Representatives seat in the southwestern mountains to Democrats goes through Republican state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom.
Making sense of ‘Sham FC’ and sports’ biggest financial scandal …ever? MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes MLB dread, Northwestern stadium anticipation and two epic videos.
Is 'Verity' worth watching? Anne Hathaway's dark new thriller divides critics.
Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett star in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling psychological thriller.
Broward Health Medical Center Dedicates Boyce Haller Family Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Suite, Made Possible by $5.2 Million Family Gift
(L-R): Michelle Thoman, chief operating officer, Broward Health Medical Center, Eileen LaMarca, consultant for the Broward Health Foundation, philanthropist Linda Haller, Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health, Stacy Angier, commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, and Lauri Littleton, associate chief nursing officer, Broward Health Medical Center, cut the ribbon […]
Seaboard FCU president and CEO to retire in May
Seaboard Federal Credit Union announced that longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle Casburn will retire effective May 31, 2027. The announcement marks the conclusion of a 31-year tenure of
Harger: Gov. Bob Ferguson is a two-time state chess champion. Washington politics is his board now
Governor Bob Ferguson is smart. You don't make the move from the King County Council to the attorney general's office to the governor's mansion without being smart, savvy, and strategic.
Windows 11 26H2 update arrives: What's inside and who should install it ASAP
The 2026 edition of Windows 11 is now officially available. But what does it offer over the 2025 version, and is it worth updating your PC?
Neo Avdalas Has One Goal for UNC Basketball: ‘Just Win’
Neo Avdalas could be one of UNC’s most versatile weapons this season, but the talented 6-foot-9 guard isn’t concerned with stats or individual roles. His focus entering Michael Malone’s first season in Chapel Hill is much simpler: just win.
Mattel Picks Roger Lynch to Lead Toy Company After Ynon Kreiz Exit
Condé Nast chief Roger Lynch will become chairman of Mattel on Oct. 2 and CEO by Nov. 2, replacing Ynon Kreiz, who is leaving for another…
The north pole of Mars is less dusty than scientists thought
Although Mars may have once resembled Earth, the rocky red planet now appears far from hospitable. Still, certain details—such as ice-bound water—pique researchers' curiosity. As on Earth, ice on Mars ...
Did the craving for mammoth kabobs drive early American migration?
A research team that includes an archaeologist in the Pacific Northwest has a new answer to the question of what kind of food early Americans ate.
Multiple businesses hit by burglars on Chicago's North, Northwest sides
Burglars hit multiple businesses on Chicago's North and Northwest sides early Wednesday, including a corner shop in the Logan Square neighborhood.
North Carolina Man Caught On Camera Vandalizing Political Signs
Damaging political campaign signs at a busy North Carolina intersection might have seemed like something nobody would notice. Fayetteville Police say 35-year-old Jeffrey Allen Ivey had an audience he ...
Armor expanding, plans to increase size of Arnold facility
Armor Equipment, an Arnold-based sewer, street and waste management equipment company, on Sept. 1 bought the Dakota Truck Co. in Lakeville, Minn., allowing the business to expand its reach to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Pato consortium completes Northampton takeover
The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has been completed.
Holt Lunsford announces recent local leases
Fort Worth Office Pacific Builders, Inc renewed its lease of 2,454 SF at Summit Office Park, Fort Worth 76102. Vic Meyer, Reilly Clark and Matt Carthey with
DarkIris Inc. Provides Business Update on Cine3.AI Global Expansion and Entertainment Technology Ecosystem
HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DarkIris Inc. (Nasdaq: DKI) (the “Company” or “DarkIris”), an innovative technology provider in the digital media and entertainment sector, today provided a business update highlighting recent progress in the development and global deployment of its flagship AI video production platform, Cine3.AI, as well as the Company’s North American expansion and interactive entertainment initiatives. Advancing Cine3.AI for the “Cinema 3.0” Era Following continue
Ronaldo no longer needed by Portugal, says poll of fans
A poll of Portugal fans says captain Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer worth a spot in the starting XI after he was left as an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-1 Nations League win in Norway. Ronaldo marched straight down the tunnel at the final whistle and missed training on Tuesday ahead of Thursday's match in Denmark.
In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market worth $13.20 billion by 2031
/PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is projected to grow from USD 9.50 billion in 2026 to USD...
In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market worth $13.20 billion by 2031
/PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is projected to grow from USD 9.50 billion in 2026 to USD...
With the Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’
For the first time since the shortened 2020 season, both of the Windy City’s baseball teams have nabbed a spot in the Major League Baseball postseason. Fans across Chicago, from the North Side, South Side and beyond, are ecstatic. No one, however, is more eager than the local sports bars. “It’s amazing,” said Carolyn Mitchell, who owns Mitchell’s Tap. The White Sox and the Cubs had their first ...
When “DEI” research is cut, what happens to community health?
“I’m just going to run to the grocery store!” How many times have we said this without thinking about it? For most of us, it's usually an easy walk or a short drive to get the cheese we forgot. In reality, though, 13% of the U.S. population (about 39 million people) live in “food deserts,” which means living more than a mile from a grocery store in urban areas and more than 10 miles in rural areas. This was the case for people in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where a quick run to buy food wasn’t an option. In the 1930s, federal maps marked the Hill as "hazardous" for lending, a practice known as redlining that steered investment away from Black neighborhoods. Decades of disinvestment followed, and residents went about 30 years without a nearby grocery store. This made it hard to keep healthy eating habits and contributed to chronic disease. When a grocery store finally opened in the area in 2013, researchers saw the opportunity and launched the PHRESH study, which initially compared the health of participants from the Hill district to those in the Homewood district. Over time, the study expanded to other factors such as brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Residents like Roderick Blair overcame initial hesitation to share their health data, trusting it would benefit their neighborhood. Then, in August 2026, the NIH abruptly canceled the study’s grant, citing that it was “subjective” and fell outside their scientific scope—an effect of the administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research like PHRESH can help determine what changes in a neighborhood actually improve health, so cutting it has left that question unanswered. Other canceled studies have examined health issues like maternal health, preterm birth rates, or sickle cell disease. Courts have reversed some of these grant cancellations, but not all of them. If we really want America to be healthier, research into why some communities get sicker than others is absolutely critical. The law that created the federal minority health research institute passed with bipartisan support in 2000. But these days, as evidenced by grant cancellations, the political shift in attitudes toward DEI means we often lose access to the health information we need to help all communities thrive. DEI vs. health equity vs. equality and the overlap (or lack thereof) The letters “DEI” evoke very different reactions depending on who you are in the U.S. DEI programs can address gender, disability, age, and other factors, but the fiercest debate centers on race. For some people, hearing DEI brings to mind policies that may have cost them a job or a college seat because they are white. Others see DEI as a matter of justice: a way to expand representation and opportunity for groups that have been historically marginalized. Both perspectives are rooted in lived experience, and both center on the same question: whether hiring and admissions practices are fair. Hiring and admission practices, though related, are not the same as health equity. Health equity is “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” It’s the recognition that some groups of people consistently experience worse health outcomes than others. For instance, black mothers die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white mothers, and rural Americans are more likely to die from issues such as heart disease and cancer. Equity is also often conflated with “equality,” which leads to misunderstanding of how to actually best support communities. Equality ignores the fact that we aren’t all starting life with the same resources or circumstances, whereas equity is about helping people get what they specifically need based on their situation so they have the chance to achieve the same outcome as anyone else. For example, if every household in Pittsburgh got a $30 grocery gift card, that would be equal. But during the decades the Hill District went without a grocery store, that card wouldn’t have helped much. Equity means making sure everyone can actually access a store in the first place. DEI policies can overlap with health equity in many ways. For example, they may help expand access to quality education and stable, well-paying jobs, which in turn can provide health insurance, safer housing, and improved finances—all of which can reduce health disparities. But to make that happen, we first need data to identify disparities in communities and to develop solutions that effectively address them. What we lose when the research stops Community data is important to health equity because: You can’t fix what you don’t see: Data show which communities are most affected by health factors such as infection, heart disease, and cancer. If we don’t know what is happening and where, then we can’t develop interventions to help. Poor health costs everyone: Chronic disease is expensive—both to the individual person and to the overall economy. Understanding what groups of people are most at risk allows us to develop interventions that can save everyone money. Disparities exist for many communities: Health equity includes disparities that exist due to a whole host of factors, such as family background, race and ethnicity, rural vs. suburban residence, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, and lower income. This means many Americans can benefit from research into differences in health outcomes and how to improve them. Trust is easy to lose: Some participants in the PHRESH study were initially vocal about their concerns about participating. But that trust was earned because the researchers kept their promises and centered their work on the community. When projects are canceled mid-cycle, researchers have no choice but to leave behind communities they had promised to help. This hurts trust in the long run. It’s also a very inefficient use of resources, and it will take significant time and effort to redo the work when the government realizes this work is important again. How should we talk about health equity? This is hard because the words “equity” and “DEI” are currently very politically charged. So whether you’re a public health professional, teacher, or friend, how we talk about this topic matters. The right framing can help people who might otherwise be skeptical see why health equity research is important and deserves funding. Here are some suggestions to help your conversations: Choose your words strategically: Who are you trying to reach with your message? Are they likely to be resistant to terms like “diversity” and “equity”? If so, find alternative words to use to still get the message across. It is frustrating to be in that position, but the goal of improving health is too important not to try to make inroads. Sometimes simply reframing can help the message reach those who need to hear it. Focus on the problem: The terms “health equity” and “DEI” are abstract. Make it more specific. For example, discuss differences in maternal death or ways to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These still have equity at their core but will likely be better understood by those you’re talking with. Focus on systems: Disparities exist, but if they are communicated poorly, people can mistakenly think the issue is the individual’s fault. Disparities are largely driven by failures of the system—such as lack of access to health care and a long legacy of racism. When discussing the disparities, frame them around these systemic issues to ensure blame isn’t placed on the individuals impacted. Tell stories: Personalize these policies by using stories from those impacted that connect to the data you’re trying to convey. This helps make the policies and outcomes more concrete and meaningful. Bottom line Some communities end up sicker than others. That’s just the facts. We can argue about the best way to do that research, but canceling it simply because it may be linked to DEI doesn’t make anyone healthier. It just leaves communities like the Hill district behind. And in the end, it causes us all to move backward in our efforts to improve health in this country. Love, EM Big thanks to MacKenzie Isaac & Legairre Radden, who reviewed this piece and generously shared their expertise and lived experience to help improve it. Dr. Liz Marnik, PhD, is Executive Director of The Evidence Collective and a science communicator and immunologist working at the intersection of public trust, science, and public health. To discuss communication training on topics like health equity and storytelling, email Liz at liz@yle.health or learn more on our website. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Your Local Epidemiologist is a reader-supported publication. 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Dayton enters latest Kentucky high school football media poll
Here's where seven Northern Kentucky teams sit in the latest Kentucky high school football media poll ahead of Week 7.
As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of Attack
Across the country, especially in the North Carolina Senate race, Republicans have charged opponents with being soft on crime, even as President Trump brags over plunging crime rates.
State health officials back mental health first aid training at colleges, universities
By Skye Crawford Key Takeaways: When she was growing up in rural southeastern North Carolina, Alicia Freeman saw people whose mental health and substance use concerns went untreated because her area had very few resources to help them. Freeman, who’s been at UNC Chapel Hill since 2019, said watching her community members struggle is part […]
'Kind' mental health team in Northants earn 'outstanding' rating
Berrywood Hospital in Northampton and St Mary's Hospital in Kettering were inspected in July.
SpaceX (SPCX): Can Its Business Justify Its Ludicrous Valuation?
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) is not an easy company to value. It started as a rocket company, built a satellite-internet business that now reaches millions of customers, and is increasingly moving into artificial intelligence. Investors are now being asked to put a value on all three. That value is enormous. SpaceX is worth roughly […]
Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific
Hurricanes Polo and Nolo sent destructive effects ashore amid an active season in the northeastern and central Pacific.
An overview of Hampton Roads
Home to 1.79 million people across 17 localities, Hampton Roads is Virginia’s second most populous region, just behind Northern Virginia. It also boasts
New Evanston Art Center exhibit explores mental health, taboos
The lobby of the Evanston Art Center is full of secrets laid bare in its latest exhibit, “Whispers in the Dark.” The exhibition, which had its opening reception Sunday, features the work of seven creators using a variety of artistic mediums. The pieces examine mental health and taboo topics, often utilizing macabre imagery. When entering...
Luka Doncic Had Surprising Answer For Most Improved Laker
The Los Angeles Lakers will need a team effort to have any noteworthy success this season in the loaded Western Conference. Luka Doncic will have to play MVP level, but he also needs all teammates to be at their best this season. Monday’s NBA media day saw the Lakers players answering questions for the first […] The post Luka Doncic Had Surprising Answer For Most Improved Laker appeared first on HEAVY.
Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban
Brazil's powerhouse football clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which has left multi-million dollar deals in limbo.Flamengo, the reigning Libertadores and Brasileirao champion, has the biggest annual sponsorship deal in South American football history with Betano, worth $46 million.
HealthPartners, Essentia Health Announce Merger Plans
Minnesota-based healthcare systems HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced today that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations. The combined organization will be called HealthPartners and would employ 45,000 people. It would include 22 hospitals and 135 clinics spanning the Twin Cities, northern Minnesota, and…
Cedar Rapids firefighters respond to smoke at Northland Square business
Cedar Rapids firefighters responded to a report of smoke inside a business at Northland Square Tuesday evening.
Cindy Holland Leaves Paramount Streaming as Casey Bloys Is Set to Lead Combined Services
Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland left on Tuesday. HBO's Casey Bloys is expected to run the combined streaming business after the…
The 12 most exciting video game releases of October 2026
GameCentral highlights October’s most noteworthy video game releases, which includes the return of Castlevania, a new Star Wars racer, and the first Xbox console exclusive in years.
Essentia Health announces plans to merge with Twin Cities-based HealthPartners
The healthcare companies announced the merger on Sept. 29, 2026. The combined company would include 22 hospitals and over 135 clinics in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Explaining N.C.'s proposed constitutional amendments: Property tax levy limit
North Carolina voters will be facing three proposed constitutional amendments in the upcoming election, and we’re going to explain them all, starting with the property tax levy limit.
Tottenham Step Up Interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza
North London rivals are monitoring the versatile Algerian playmaker as Premier League heavyweights weigh up a move for one of the Bundesliga’s most technically gifted rising stars.
Nathan Fielder became obsessed with pilots’ mental health. The U.S. Senate just took action.
Comedian and documentarian Nathan Fielder made an entire season of 'The Rehearsal' about pilots' mental health. It led to real change.
Decades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis
For people who support peace and good relations, the spectacle of riot police separating communities conjures the strife that once plagued the province.
North Carolina Named Among Teams With Final Four Hopes
The Tar Heels have a lot that needs to go their way.
Whistleblowers allege top NC health officials used false information to secure Medicaid funds
In a newly unsealed federal lawsuit, former state workers allege North Carolina health officials used false information to secure federal funding for a Medicaid technology overhaul, and that federal regulators approved money despite red flags. The lawsuit was dismissed but might be revived.
Upfront: A Great N.C. Adventure
Last month, I had a great N.C. adventure. It began with yours truly taking the UUNC Chapel Hill School of Government’s Basic Economic Development ccourse. I’m on the North Carolina Economic Development Board and figured that a refresh on a lot of the things covered here at BNC wouldn’t hurt. I figured the course would […]
Coming to America – pandas and international politics at a zoo
Zoo Atlanta’s new pandas are part of China’s panda diplomacy. Northeastern political scientists explain what Beijing gains from the loan.
RWJBarnabas Health Shares 10 Facts Everyone Should Know about Addiction and Recovery
RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Peer Recovery Program shares insights into addiction and recovery from its peer recovery specialists.
Nor’easter doesn’t stop North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th Annual 5K
Despite rainy, windy weather from a lingering nor’easter, a good crowd turned out Sunday for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s 28th annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead.
Medicaid is about to end in NC for thousands of refugees
Thousands of refugees and people granted asylum who are living in North Carolina will lose their Medicaid coverage due to cuts made in the 2025 federal spending bill.
Tarheel senators on board with Protect College Sports Act of 2026
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September sun
Jamie Chiang, who studies chemical engineering, reads a book at Centennial Common. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
GOP hopes fade in Georgia and North Carolina as party shifts focus in battle for Senate
The party is spending heavily to defend GOP-heavy Texas, and Trump plans to campaign for the Republican incumbent in Ohio. They're both places Trump won easily in 2024.
NC Wesleyan establishes new school for sports and entertainment
The North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) announces the establishment of a new School of Sports, Entertainment, and Venue Enterprise (SEVE School).
Christy Carlson Romano says relationship with ‘Even Stevens’ costar Shia LaBeouf was ‘like oil and water’
Christy Carlson Romano shared that she and Shia LaBeouf didn’t always get along while working on ‘Even Stevens,’ which she discusses in her forthcoming memoir ‘Once Upon a Trainwreck’ on Oct. 6.
Joe Buck ‘hopeful’ Troy Aikman stays at ESPN
After following Troy Aikman to ESPN, Joe Buck now hopes his longtime NFL broadcast partner follows him in staying at ESPN. Earlier this month, Buck signed a six-year contract extension with ESPN worth more than $100 million to continue as the network’s voice of Monday Night Football. Aikman, however, remains unsigned, with his current contract…
The Nintendo 64 turns 30 today, and we're feeling old
Nintendo's new cartridge-based machine had landed in Japan three months earlier, and now it was time for North America to experience 64-bit console gaming. The hype machine...
JioStar Executive Asks India To Restore TV Ratings Before Festive Season
JioStar's Kevin Vaz asked India's government to bring back suspended BARC TV ratings, saying the gap is hurting festive-season ad planning.
Temple Health posted a $22.7 million operating profit in fiscal 2026
The North Philadelphia nonprofit's revenue climbed to $3.6 billion from $3.3 billion.
Protecting What You Built: Six Assumptions That Can Derail an Exit from Your Business
Most owners assume the hard part of an exit is finding the buyer.
Lookingglass Theatre has new leaders, including David Schwimmer as producing director
CHICAGO — Lookingglass Theatre has appointed David Catlin, a longtime ensemble member and a Northwestern University faculty member, and Ericka Ratcliff, most recently the literary manager at Chicago Shakespeare Theater,
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner orders AI company to stop doing business in the state
(KNOX/KFGO) -North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has ordered Silverberry Group and WoundScribe AI...
In 'Digger,' Tom Cruise takes a wild swing worth seeing
Tom Cruise has hung off airplanes, performed crazy motorcycle jumps and run around the world for our cinematic entertainment.
GOP doubts about North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus
Republicans haven’t abandoned the Southern battlegrounds, though they're shifting greater resources to states they see as more competitive.
Stowaways moving to Blue Hill
After a year of operating in the former MacLeod's Restaurant location at 63 Main Street in Bucksport, the seafood restaurant Stowaways is relocating to Blue Hill, according to a social