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Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle
A month before the midterms, the president is returning to Alabama and other places where his movement remains strongest.
The multiplier effect: Wilmington film boosts local business during ‘One Tree Hill’ convention
WILMINGTON — Thousands of fans pilgrimaged to Wilmington almost two weeks ago to celebrate a show that wrapped filming in the city more than a decade ago. Some local businesses felt the boost.
Local girl overcomes health challenges, chosen to encourage runners at Columbus Marathon
The 7-year-old and former patient at Nationwide Children's Hospital was selected as a Mile Champion to inspire runners as the run over 26 miles through Columbus.
Midwest Access: The Iceberg Theory and Mental Health with Tim Volz Part II
Have you ever heard of the iceberg theory? Find out what it means for your mental health and why what you see on the surface isn't always the whole story with Tim Volz. Part II
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
David Rivera has been jailed since jurors found him guilty in May on all counts, including failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of his work for former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Orlando Science Center receives top recognition for its animal programs
The science center noted it is one of only 15 institutions nationwide to hold accreditation from both AZA and the American Alliance of Museums
Are sports & entertainment becoming the 'anti-AI trade'?
Turney Duff chats with Yahoo Sports staff writer Dylan Dittrich and Clocktower Group chief macro strategist Eric Wallerstein about how sports and the "entertainment economy" are emerging as attractive investments as the public's appetite for in-person experiences continues to grow.
Aviation Business Flights
The General Aviation Network starts offering flights for small businesses.
MLB Division Series Preview: Braves-Dodgers, Yankees-Rays, Padres-Brewers & White Sox-Guardians
Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name
The 49th annual awards are set to take place at Washington's downtown arena, a Kennedy Center spokesperson said Friday. Few other details were immediately available, and an explanation for the change wasn't given.
AP report: Senate Republicans move cash from North Carolina to Kansas as battle for majority shifts
The moves offer a stark sign of how dramatically the Senate map has shifted just a month before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
How Optum, Owensboro Health teamed up to build a virtual nursing program
Kentucky-based Owensboro Health is teaming up with Optum Insight to pair bedside nurses with virtual nurses, freeing up frontline clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care. | Owensboro Health is teaming up with Optum Insight to pair bedside nurses with virtual nurses to free up frontline clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care.
UPMC spent $120 million to purchase Trinity Health; nurses call for investments into their staffing
Nurses are frustrated after learning how much money UPMC spent to buy Ohio-based hospitals.
Entertainment: Hawaii featured in Awkwafina
We're getting our first look at a new docuseries from actress and rapper Awkwafina and The 99th Maui County fair is underway!
MultiCare Health System to launch new health plan
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System is set to launch its own health plan next year, the organization
Great Lakes Sports and Entertainment Network to air Pistons games
Detroit Pistons fans can watch games on the Great Lakes Sports and Entertainment Network all season long.
NASA Campaign Explores Clouds Spawned by Wildfires
The Wildhorse grass fire in eastern Idaho erupted with a massive pulse of smoke. No one had expected it, but the wildfire had launched what’s known as a
NASA Mission Explores Clouds Spawned by Wildfires
The Wildhorse grass fire in eastern Idaho erupted with a massive pulse of smoke. No one had expected it, but the wildfire had launched what’s known as a
Christian Science practitioner to present Oct. 11
Ann Kneeland, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk, "Healing with joy: Discovering the power of Love," on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Weekly Rundown: Duke University launches digital twin program; Welldoc unveils AI-powered care loop
Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. Read below for news from the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. | The latest news from Yosi Health, Grindr, K Health, Welldoc, Duke University and more.
The Team Behind PixelJunk Is Partly to Thank for Ace Combat 8's Brilliant Cloud Tech
Weather you like it or not
Can't stop thinking about 'Verity'? 12 thrillers with twists you won't see coming.
From "Gone Girl" to "Basic Instinct," these movies turn relationships and obsessions into games of deception.
RFK Jr.'s AI claims spark physician backlash as debate over medical AI intensifies
Robert F. | Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence can provide patients a second opinion that is "much better informed than any doctor in the country."
Commanders rule out Jayden Daniels, confirm Marcus Mariota will start vs. Colts in London Week 4
Maryland Democrats should reject gerrymandering and set a national precedent
Marylanders have a chance in November to turn the tide against one of the worst tactics in American politics.
Disappointing 29,000 jobs added in September as unemployment ticks up
Friday's jobs report is the last one that will come out before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump's Republicans maintain full control of Congress.
Home Assistant says ‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’
‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’
The funniest man you know is directing the twistiest, darkest movie of the year
"Verity" director Michael Showalter’s career began on MTV’s early '90s cult sketch-comedy show “The State.” Thirty years later, he’s helming big Hollywood films.
Stand-off over Protestant march pushes Northern Ireland politics to the brink
Crisis over attempted march down Catholic road may hasten reform of Stormont’s political institutions
Leaked Anthropic IPO prospectus: The US government could hurt our business
Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) understands that the US government could affect how customers of all kinds view their business.
What went wrong at Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences? Former museum staffers point to years of missteps
“There was a big push to not be known as the dinosaur museum,” said one laid-off worker. That shift came with a cost, ex-staffers say.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Colleges offering social media influencing degree, monthly jobs report
Jane King has these stories and more from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Some new Medicaid rules have already changed: Why New Jersey officials and residents are worried about what happens next
Hundreds of thousands of Garden State residents covered by NJ FamilyCare will need to fill out paperwork on a new reporting schedule starting Jan. 1.
Wilmington’s new Creative Hub brings artists, residents and small businesses together on the city’s West Side
The new space aims to connect Wilmington’s West Side community with arts and creativity while helping local artists and small businesses develop and grow.
Scientists have detected radio signals from a planet beyond our Solar System | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Discovery marks the first time a radio signal has been confirmed as coming from a single planet rather than an entire system.
MLB playoffs 2026: Division series preview, X-factors, predictions and more for Braves-Dodgers, Padres-Brewers, Yankees-Rays and White Sox-Guardians
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Walking more steps or picking up your pace may help you live longer. Learn what new research suggests about daily walking habits and longevity....
Fourth Avenue business owners address declining foot traffic
Fourth Avenue business owners address declining foot traffic
Columbia Health expands annual flu fair outreach to additional locations and day
Columbia Health expanded its annual flu fair this year, adding a second vaccination location and an extra day. Eligible affiliates have one day left of the four-day fair to stop by and get vaccinated.
Rogers becomes sole owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment after purchasing remaining stake
TORONTO -- Rogers Communications Inc. has officially completed a full takeover of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, after purchasing the remaining 25 percent ownership stake from Kilmer Sports Inc. for $4.35 billion (Cdn) on Thursday.
A fact-checked guide to Trump's talking points and falsehoods at midterm rallies
President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here’s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump statements and how they square for accuracy.
Campaign-style Trump ads pushes 'ethics of politics 101'
Campaign-style Trump ads pushes 'ethics of politics 101'
Phillies vs. Braves live updates, starting pitchers, where to watch: Aaron Nola, Ray Kerr to start Game 3 of wild-card series
HHS awards nearly $250M in addiction treatment, overdose prevention grants
The U.S. | Projects supported include those to strengthen mental health support in schools, expand trauma treatment for families and children and more.
Med Center health holds adult-day center art collection
Med Center health holds adult-day center art collection
Microbiome testing company Tiny Health clinches $33M to scale research, enterprise partnerships
Tiny Health, a microbiome testing company, has clinched $33 million in an oversubscribed series B round. | Alongside the funding news, Tiny announced the launch of a $5 million Microbiome Research Program to enable researchers, clinicians and scientific partners to investigate important intervention strategies in microbiome health.
New Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
Health Brief: Drugmakers unscathed by Trump’s drug price plan
Plus: Governors warn of a Medicaid work requirements crunch
Science Hill football wins appeal to TSSAA, no forfeiture of games
Science Hill's football team is still 5-0 on the season.
WATCH: NASA launches Crew-13 to International Space Station
Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Thursday on a space station mission that will stretch until spring, among them a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he’s away.
How AI Scales Your Cyber Risk
Companies are faster than ever. With AI tools, cyber attackers are, too. Here are the cybersecurity risks, with solutions for businesses.
The secret to healthy habits isn't doing more. Psychologists say it's 'wellness stacking,' and here's how it works
Psychologists explain what wellness stacking is, why it works neurologically, and how to build a daily routine that holds up even on your worst day.
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump’s policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran.
CommonSpirit Health grows operating revenue 8.5% to $42.4B in FY2026
CommonSpirit Health grew its revenues by 8.5% during its 2026 fiscal year while trimming its operating losses by $257 million, notwithstanding the multibillion-dollar hit it absorbed earlier this y | The 156-hospital nonprofit chopped its operating losses down by $257 million, notwithstanding the multibillion-dollar impact of its revenue cycle management breakup with Tenet Health.
San Juan Songwriters Festival draws accomplished artists for two days of entertainment
Nine local and regional singer/songwriters joined 15 national artists
Jayden Daniels returns to Commanders' practice, not concerned about potentially reinjuring elbow
Can a wealth tax solve our political and fiscal problems? The math says no.
Economists have advocated for wealth taxation as a way to reduce political power resulting from wealth concentration. Here’s why that won’t work.
Erik Bright Joins PMK Entertainment as EVP of content and ...
Highly-regarded veteran founded and operated boutique agency Prodigy PR.
Trump embarks on rally blitz hoping to energize GOP voters
Trump’s low standing with voters limits the places he can most effectively campaign. Advisers hope he can energize GOP voters.
Here are the “Coolest Thing Made in NC” winners
The voters have spoken in the NC Chamber’s annual contest for the “Coolest Thing Made in NC.” Carrier’s Chillers takes the prize in the large business category, American Honda Motor Co.’s FourTrax Foreman 4×4 in the medium business category and Old School Mill’s Old School Brand Hot Cocoa Mix in the small business category. Carrier’s […]
Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism
A judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.
Midtown Costco set to close, reopen as business center
The Costco location in Midtown, which has operated for more than 25 years, is closing its doors Thursday evening.
The 5 absolute best space images of 2026 (so far)
A dark, shark-shaped nebula 650 light-years away has won Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026. See the overall winner and the best category images.
Nebraska’s Dan Osborn responds to leaked audio commenting on Trump supporters
Osborn, an independent running for Senate, answered rapid-fire questions.
4 takeaways from Trump’s Time magazine interview
Just over a month before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump addressed the top issues confronting his administration in a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
Guide to New Orleans theater shows in October 2026
From uplifting musicals like "Come From Away" to compelling dramas like "Something Cloudy, Something Clear," the New Orleans and northshore stages are set for a diverse and captivating fall season!
Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of ice volume in 2026. Heat waves and low winter snow accelerated the thaw
Global warming is wreaking havoc on Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent.
Menopause and heart health: What every woman over 40 needs to know
'Go Red for Women' Medical Co-Chair Dr. Michelle Dew joins Shane and Kerrigan to share how women going through menopause can protect their heart health for years to come.
Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants
The case will test a key pillar of the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration agenda.
Trump does not rule out demolishing the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center was closed last month amid a legal battle over whether President Donald Trump can add his name to the performing arts venue.
Over 11K Washington residents are losing access to federal health and food benefits
The law, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, includes $1.3 trillion in nationwide cuts to healthcare and food assistance programs
Report: Jamal Shead, Raptors agree to three-year, $24 million contract extension
The former second-round pick turned critical reserve has earned a spot in Toronto's plans for years to come.
Scientists Once Calculated the Date of Doomsday—and It’s Next Month
In 1960, the journal Science published an article in which scientists predicted doomsday would arrive on Friday, November 13, 2026. So should you be worried?
Trump will hold a rally in Choctaw Nation, a rare presidential visit to Indian Country
The rally is part of President Donald Trump's recent campaign push through deep red states, where he has been stumping for Republican candidates and promoting his agenda ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Week 5 college football viewer's guide: Ohio State's trip to Iowa headlines the first weekend of October
New teen behavioral health center to opening in Spartanburg
A new behavioral health center is opening in Spartanburg.
12 spooky new movies and shows to watch this Halloween, from 'Carrie' to 'Clayface'
Whether you want jump scares, psychological thrills or something the whole family can handle, October's lineup has you covered.
The ultimate cozy fall watchlist: 26 TV shows and movies for every autumn mood
'Tis the season to curl up on the couch with a classic fall film and pretend we're in Stars Hollow.
Corgi launches sports and entertainment platform Golden
Corgi Insurance has launched a dedicated sports and entertainment platform providing coverage for organisations, events, facilities and businesses that power the sports industry, the insurtech announced on Wednesday.
Johnson & Johnson survey finds women not connecting menopause to eye health changes
Hot flashes, mood and sleep disturbances are common themes for menopause: But vision changes are not as well recognized on the list of common symptoms. | Hot flashes, mood and sleep disturbances are common themes for menopause: But vision changes are not one that makes the list of common symptoms. Now, J&J is looking to highlight this often-overlooked issue.
Grealish leads chances created chart
After a successful spell at Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, Jack Grealish was a welcomed back with open arms by Everton fans. Although the 31-year-old sustained a season-ending foot injury in January 2025, Grealish's eight-goal involvements proved to be valuable to David Moyes' side. As a dark cloud hung over the Toffees for their lack of action in the summer transfer window, Grealish was a shining light as he returned once again.
Tiffani Thiessen's teen daughter has a blunt take on her '90s TV hits
Tiffani Thiessen on "Coven Academy," looking back on her '90s sex-symbol image and what she's teaching her kids by aging naturally.
The AI Shift: Is AI supercharging science?
Productivity gains in analysis are getting stuck in physical-world bottlenecks
I never thought I’d say this, but Firefly’s new All Road makes me want a rim-brake bike again
Firefly's new full-custom titanium go-anywhere All Road bike comes with rim brakes and clearance for 40mm tyres.
U.S. Figure Skating’s Annie White Honored by Sports Business Journal
Annie White, chief commercial officer at U.S. Figure Skating, was recognized on Wednesday night in New York City as an honoree of the 16th annual Sport's Business Journal's Game Changers Class of 2026.
Global Health & WASH: October 2026 Funding Opportunities (26 new opportunities)
41 opportunities on the Global Health & WASH page this cycle, 26 of them new. The health money on this page is mostly research money, and much of it is aimed at people early in their careers. Funder after funder, from the TANGO2 Research Foundation’s Research Pathways grants to the South African Medical Research Council’s Early Investigators Programme to the National Ataxia Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, is funding early-career investigators and the institutions that host them, with a clear tilt toward researchers based in or from the Global South, from AMBSO in Uganda to Kenya’s CONNECT-VAX network to Ersilia’s AI Incubator for African drug discovery. The money is organized by disease as much as by need: narrow foundations, the Parkinson’s Foundation, NTAP for neurofibromatosis, the RUNX1 Research Program for an inherited blood disorder, each run their own grant, so the question for an applicant is less which health problem you work on than which foundation owns your disease. The largest European cheques go to consortia only, with the European Innovation Council putting up to EUR €4 million behind a single healthy-ageing project and UNITE up to EUR €1 million behind each cross-border digital health team. Water sits apart, almost entirely in applied utility research: the Water Research Foundation’s cluster of USD $250,000 to $500,000 projects, each built around a utility problem from sewer laterals to reuse treatment. And the biggest single pot is public: HRSA is renewing community health center service areas with awards of up to USD $10 million each. This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Opportunities 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant, Georgia Health Initiative. *New!* *Closing soon!* Georgia Health Initiative, a nonprofit private foundation focused on health equity, is opening its 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant to strengthen the organizations that push for healthier systems across the state. The Initiative treats advocacy as infrastructure, backing one-year projects that range from urgent responses to shifting federal policy to longer arc campaigns on housing, behavioral health, care access, and food security. It wants coalitions that elevate community voice, apply an equity lens, and arrive ready to deploy concrete strategies, and it deliberately seeks variety in issues, communities, and organizational size. The optional webinar and required lobbying training signal a funder investing in a durable field, not one grant cycle. The strongest fits are Georgia nonprofits and public agencies ready to turn advocacy readiness into systems change. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities, state or local government agencies, or coalitions/collaboratives using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, that work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians and align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative. Only one application per organization, though an organization may be listed as a partner or subcontractor on multiple applications. Funding amount: Organizations can apply for up to USD $80,000 per project; the Initiative anticipates investing a total of USD $1.36 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Governance, Policy & Advocacy · SDG3; SDG10. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. TDD Research Pathways Grant, TANGO2 Research Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The TANGO2 Research Foundation, working with a founding gift from Tango2UK, is opening its TDD Research Pathways Grant to fund early-career investigators anywhere in the world who study TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder. The foundation is using this money to seed pilot work and to build a research community around a rare disorder that few labs currently study. It wants to back emerging scientists, clinicians, and trainees who will stay with this field, not one-off projects, which is why it requires a committed mentor and real institutional support and asks each applicant for a plan for future contributions. The design rewards promise and persistence over track record. The strongest fits are students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and new investigators ready to commit to TANGO2 research. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Early-career investigators worldwide, including undergraduate, graduate, and medical trainees, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and clinical or research fellows. Early-career investigators must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and be within 10 years of that degree or within 5 years of initiating rare disease research, engaged in postdoctoral research at an academic institution, teaching hospital, or nonprofit research institute. Currently enrolled trainees and transitional PhD candidates beginning a postdoctoral appointment at a nonprofit institution by July 1, 2026 are also eligible. All applicants must identify a qualified mentor with relevant TDD or rare disease research experience and demonstrate institutional support. Funding amount: Up to USD $15,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): AMBSO Impact Research Initiative, Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO). *Closing soon!* The Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization is inviting expressions of interest for its Impact Research Initiative, which funds early-stage pilot studies and proof of concept work on priority health challenges. AMBSO is a Ugandan research organization backing bold ideas that can grow into larger studies, and its tracks span antimicrobial resistance, epidemic preparedness, artificial intelligence for diagnostics, HIV prevention, climate and health, cancer, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. The small award size and direct-cost-only rule point to a funder that wants evidence rather than overhead, and that favors projects able to attract follow-on money or use AMBSO’s own research infrastructure. Eligibility runs worldwide, welcoming researchers and institutions inside and outside Africa. The strongest fits are researchers with a feasible pilot that generates policy-ready evidence. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Open worldwide to researchers, academic institutions, and research organizations whose work aligns with generating high-impact health evidence. Independent researchers are eligible if affiliated with an academic or research institution. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply as part of a research team led by a faculty Principal Investigator. Community-based organizations and other eligible entities may apply. Projects may be implemented inside or outside Uganda. Funding amount: Up to USD $10,000 per project, with no minimum funding threshold. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: SDG3. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Entrepreneurs for Resilience 2027 (E4R27), Swiss Re Foundation. *Closing soon!* Swiss Re Foundation is opening the tenth edition of Entrepreneurs for Resilience, which backs healthcare social enterprises expanding affordable, quality primary care for low-income communities across low- and middle-income countries. The Foundation is using catalytic, blended funding plus multi-year advisory to take risk out of scaling, helping proven models reach more people sustainably rather than stay stuck at pilot size. It looks to back brick-and-click enterprises that pair physical care with digital tools and build affordability through savings, payments, or microinsurance, ideally integrated with public health systems. Requiring earned revenue, real customer scale, and gender-inclusive teams signals that this is growth capital for commercially serious ventures, not seed money. The strongest fits are established, revenue-generating healthcare enterprises ready to scale access for underserved populations. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: For-profit and hybrid healthcare social enterprises serving low-income and underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries, using combined physical and digital (brick-and-click) healthcare delivery models. Applicants must demonstrate measurable social impact, generate at least 50% of income through earned revenue, have been established no later than December 2023, already serve at least 50,000 people with potential to scale, and have at least 30% low-income customers. Preference for gender-inclusive enterprises with at least one female founder or at least 30% women in management. Funding amount: Pilot funding of up to USD $45,000 for the 6-8 shortlisted social enterprises; up to USD $1 million in blended funding (up to USD $600,000 unconditional plus up to USD $400,000 conditional) shared among 3-4 finalists over a two-year implementation period; total programme funding approximately USD $1.3 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG5. Deadline: October 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Horizon HealthTech 2026, IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center. *Closing soon!* IIITD Innovation and Incubation Center is opening Horizon HealthTech 2026, a nine-month MedTech incubation cohort run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE for founders building medical devices, diagnostics, surgical and interventional tools, or remote monitoring. The center is backing teams that already hold a validated proof of concept and want to reach a tested prototype, pairing each founder with a named expert and clinical validation through a hospital partner. What they seek to back is Indian health technology that can survive real clinical scrutiny and regulatory review, not slideware. The structure, with lab access, CDSCO guidance, IP support, and investor connects, signals a program built to make startups ready for follow-on capital. The strongest fits are early-stage MedTech teams with defensible IP and a working path from bench to bedside. Geographies: India. Who can apply: Early-stage teams/startups with a validated idea/proof of concept (TRL 3 onwards) working on medical devices, diagnostics, surgical/interventional technologies, or remote monitoring, holding IP or with potential to generate IP. Funding amount: No cash award amount is stated on the official program page. Benefits are in-kind: prototyping lab and equipment access, clinical/hospital validation (Max Healthcare), expert mentorship, CDSCO regulatory guidance, IP filing support, workspace, cloud credits and tools, and investor connects. Run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE and builds a path to follow-on Government/VC/Angel funding. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG9. Deadline: October 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. OpenAI AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program, OpenAI. *New!* *Closing soon!* OpenAI is opening its AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program to fund independent studies of how generative AI shapes the lives of young people ages 13 to 17. OpenAI wants a stronger evidence base on how teens actually use these tools and what that use does to their social and emotional development, so that product teams, policymakers, and regulators can act on findings rather than assumptions. It seeks work on emotion regulation, relationships, belonging, and the safeguards that keep teens safer, welcoming interdisciplinary teams and any methodology. That it will fund research whose conclusions may not favor AI providers, and prioritizes studies touching ChatGPT, signals a genuine appetite for credible outside scrutiny. The strongest fits are research groups grounded in adolescent development, well-being, and AI safety. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Researchers aged 18 or older who are affiliated with a research institution or organization, and/or have significant experience relevant to child or adolescent development, well-being, human-computer interaction, AI impacts, or a closely related field. Multiple institutions may collaborate. OpenAI is seeking to fund research rather than for-profit initiatives and will not prioritize for-profit organizations. Funding amount: Individual research grants up to USD $1 million, totaling up to USD $5 million; maximum 10% of each grant for overhead or indirect costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Social Inclusion & Community Wellbeing; Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 6, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
We polled two must-watch House races. There are good signs for Democrats.
Democrat Shannon Taylor is narrowly ahead of Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Virginia's 1st, while Democrat Tom Perriello is modestly behind Rep. John McGuire (R) in the 5th.
Apple's smart hub shows its new view of the tech consumer
A home hub showcasing Siri AI gives the company another reason to envelop new and familiar categories of connected products.
Is it your personality or a psychological disorder? TikTok has answers.
Maladaptive daydreaming, obsessional jealousy and misophonia are now topics of study as social media trends force psychiatrists to rethink their diagnostic “bible.”
These birds can match the earsplitting decibels of a chainsaw
New research measures the loudest birds known to science, with three South American species topping the chart
The government’s new chatbot won’t talk politics, but it will fact-check Trump
The AI “concierge” promises to help users with passports, Medicare and more. We tested what it can actually do.
Trump’s White House visitor screening center poised for approval
The project, which would revamp how visitors enter the White House grounds, is one Trump construction effort that has drawn wide agreement.
Netflix's 11 best new movies and shows in October, including Halloween favorites
Florence Pugh's "East of Eden" and Ben Affleck's "Animals" lead a month packed with new releases and horror classics.