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Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
After 40 Years, Physicists Finally Observe The 'Energy Ladder' at Quantum Tipping Points
"To see those predictions borne out is a beautiful thing."
SerpApi GC on Fighting Two Tech Giants and Keeping the Business Moving
Speaking with Law.com, SerpApi's Chad Anson discussed what it means to be a startup GC in two David-versus-Goliath legal battles, why he believes companies sometimes need to litigate more openly, and the advice he would give any in-house lawyer suddenly facing a potentially existential lawsuit.
Michael Che's Minneapolis stand-up special now streaming on Netflix
MINNEAPOLIS — Everyone who wasn’t allowed a bathroom break while “SNL” weekend anchor Michael Che was taping his Netflix special at First Avenue can now find out if their sacrifice
When 1 + 1 = 1: The Miserable Math Behind Many Media Mergers
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) The last few issues of this newsletter have circled two topics: September’s streaming viewership and all the Paramount/Skydance/Warner Bros./Discovery merger news. I’m happy to say on the Streaming Ratings Report front, we’ll be all caught up by early next week, then the SRR will come out on a tight weekly schedule. Then, after today, I’ll have slayed my PSWbD dragon. It’s such a big story, it demanded multiple issues. With the announcement of a name (just Skydance) and executive team, though, I think we can almost close the book on this story. In terms of topics, it becomes just another studio to cover. So today, I have one last set of takes on that merger. As I’ve sat with it, reading about who was staying and who was going, a big worry crystallized in my brain, and I gotta get that take out. Plus, I still owe you a host of “ugliness” that didn’t fit in my previous “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” takes. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - As Paramount Shuffles Deck Chairs, Will They Build or Consolidate? On social media—I try to avoid most social media platforms, but sometimes I end up checking in—the best joke I saw about the announcement of the new name of Skydance was from fellow reporter Claire Atkinson who pointed out… Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one. Later, though, I saw another Twitter response (that later got deleted, so I can’t shout the person out) that did give me pause. The person noted that the Titanic film made the better analogy: a super expensive project everyone in the town doubted that went on to conquer the globe. So yeah: on one hand, the image of the Titanic recalls the actual ship and its infamous end, but that clip is from a movie which proved the doubters wrong. So for all the skepticism of the latest massive media merger, one could wonder which way this one goes. Does it crash like the Titanic or rise to glory like Titanic, the movie? Either way, this deal is “Titanic”, looking at the massive debt required to close the deal, which is not going well when it comes to borrowing costs for Paramount… …or borrowing costs for Oracle. But I’ve started to get worried about another outcome: the sum of this merger will be smaller and weaker and less profitable than its former parts. In other words, one plus one won’t equal three or two, but an even smaller number. Skydance paid to take a traditional studio off the board, but they won’t really capture the upside. Let me explain what I mean, but first, let’s look at the series of news that inspired this thought. Skydance Sets Its Leadership Team As soon as the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros.-Discovery merger closed, the new leadership team announced a new name—Skydance, which I’ll use going forward—and a new executive leadership team. You’ve probably read through all the executive shuffling, but if you haven’t, here’s a quick, incomplete summary, in rough order of importance: Mattel’s CEO Ynon Kreiz—who previously ran Maker Studios—joined as co-CEO with David Ellison. HBO/HBO Max’s Casey Bloys will stay and run streaming. Former head of streaming for Paramount-Skydance Cindy Holland—who was also at Netflix—will depart. The former heads of Warner Bros.—Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca—are out. The film studios will be run by Dana Goldstein and Josh Greenstein. George Cheeks of Paramount will run Skydance TV, controlling all the TV production units. In comic book news, the DC films will still be run by Peter Gunn and Peter Safran. Lastly, the head of CNN, Mark Thompson, will stay in place. Let’s quickly opine on the particulars before diving into the broad ramifications. We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who I like and dislike in their next gigs… Why I think this consolidation will likely leave Skydance worse off… The math behind which mergers succeed and which don’t… A lot more ugliness in this merger… And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
I was one of the biggest shareholders in this tech stock in the 1990s. I'm bullish again because of AI
Flex plans to spin off Axiom, its AI infrastructure business, in 2027. Paul Meeks sees upside as data center power demand grows.
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Connecting conservation and health: Central Asia strengthens preparedness for zoonotic disease risks in protected areas
From Kazakhstan’s steppe and mountain landscapes to Turkmenistan's deserts, protected and conserved areas play an important role in the region’s One Health response. A series of national trainings across Central Asian countries is helping conservation practitioners recognise potential wildlife disease risks, protect themselves in the field, and connect their observations with wider veterinary, public health and scientific systems.
Eccles Health Campus & Eccles Hospital update
Topping off ceremony celebrates the new campus built with and for the West Valley community.
Opinion: How Illinois’ treasurer is using public money to spur new housing
Michael Frerichs' office might not be the first that comes to mind on housing, but he says he's trying to go beyond the traditional mold.
LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami
The Miami Heat were hoping to sign LeBron James in the offseason. Instead, he chose Philly. Now, James is praising what the Heat have done. The post LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami appeared first on HEAVY.
Vibe-Coders Have Come For Nintendo, Which Won't End Well
Claude-assisted ports of Nintendo games have started popping up online, which surely won't upset the famously litigious Nintendo
2027 Workforce, Benefits, and Business Strategy Trends
Explore three workplace trends shaping 2027 and why employers are rethinking workforce, benefits, and business strategy.
Poll: Majority of Americans say Trump prioritizes his personal financial interests over U.S. as a whole
Most Americans think Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency in unethical or illegal ways and is focused more on his wealth than helping people like them, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Inks Vertical Series Deal With Fox Entertainment
Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat has inked a vertical series deal with Fox Entertainment. The deal will see Fox Entertainment Studios have first look rights to developing feature film and tele...
‘Hunger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems breaks down ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ poison paradise
‘Huger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems takes EW inside the poison paradise arena of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping.’
RJ Mitte made comments about a new “Breaking Bad” spinoff weeks before his death
The actor, who played Walter White Jr. on the AMC show, died on Oct. 12 at 34 years old.
Apple confirms HomePod mini 2 won’t have Siri AI at launch
HomePod mini 2 ships October 30, but the fine print on Apple’s website and press release confirms Siri AI won’t be available on launch day.
Rosé, part of the K-pop group Blackpink, will perform at LACMA
Rosé, a member of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, is also a successful solo female artist. She'll perform at LACMA's Art+Film Gala this year.
Clint Kisker, Sean Kisker, Jason Kandar Launch Twin Pines Entertainment Aimed Heartland Audiences
Twin Pines Entertainment was founded by Clint Kisker, Sean Kisker and Jason Kander to produce sports-themed series and movies for heartland America audiences.
How candidates for governor would change Maine health care policy
By Emily Bader of The Maine Monitor A look at the health care plans put forward by Bobby Charles, Hannah Pingree and Rick Bennett. Policy experts have warned that Mainers are facing a cliff in…
Three Positives From the Week of October 4th
Here’s hoping it can somehow get better than a double-record-breaking week.
J.K. Rowling doc to explore 'Harry Potter' author's career, politics
The BBC is developing a two-part documentary about J.K. Rowling that explores the "Harry Potter" author's life, career and polarizing politics.
Seth Campbell: An electoral reckoning for Republicans?
With the midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump can clearly see his grasp on the American electorate slipping. Despite the seemingly endless speeches, rallies and public appearances to try and save Republican majorities, the pre-midterm Trump tour seems to be falling flat. Well over a century ago, President Andrew Johnson went on a similar tour
Inside the new group hoping to shake up Fresno's development politics
Central Valley YIMBY is hoping to bring a pro-housing approach to Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings Counties.
Brian Schottenheimer is keeping poor company right now
Brian Schottenheimer is taking serious heat right now
Letter | Modern politics too ridiculous to parody
Dear Editor: If W. S. Gilbert (the lyricist of Gilbert & Sullivan, who devised the plots for such parodic musicals as "The Pirates of Penzance" "Ruddigore," and "H.M.S. Pinafore") were
Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang don't seem sold on Guinness
Zuckerberg and Wang's restrained Guinness drinking on "Cheeky Pint" drew jokes after viewers noticed Meta's CEO seemed to wince after taking a sip.
Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Best 10 Teams
With Monday Night Football wrapping up on October 12, 2026, it’s time for the Week 6 NFL power rankings. These are my top ten teams through the first five weeks of the 2026 NFL regular season, based on performance, scoring margins, and offensive and defensive production. TeamRankings provided the average scoring and team turnover margins. […] The post Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Best 10 Teams appeared first on Stadium Rant.
PIN IT: SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it
If you looked up early Tuesday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
Are sperm counts really dropping worldwide? A urologist explains why it’s complicated
Large studies have reported falling sperm counts, but the findings vary across populations. A urologist explains what the results mean for individual men.
Opinion | Wyoming health insurance task force deserves another year on the job
"BearCare” catastrophic coverage plan wasn’t found to be as helpful as expected to reduce costs, but there are many ideas to explore, columnist Kerry Drake writes.
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s Walk for Life set for Saturday in Columbia
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual Walk for Life & Famously Hot Pink 10k and 5k is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, outside Segra Park in Columbia.
Indonesia’s sweeping new halal rules spark business backlash
World’s largest majority-Muslim country to force companies to explain how products from clothes to toilet paper are permissible under Islam
Educators Should Embrace the 'Science of Math.' Here's Why (Opinion)
A neuroscientist explains why research is so critical to students’ understanding of numbers.
Opinion: CT’s federal cuts response fund must be used for this crisis
Connecticut’s Governor must immediately use some of the over $250 million sitting in the Federal Cuts Response Fund for the purpose it was created, to protect the poor, disabled, and elderly from the harms of H.R. 1.
Community Spotlight: Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Recovery Luncheon
Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services is hosting its recovery luncheon fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Cottage cheese, sunscreen and pimple popping: Strange Health is back for season two
The Strange Health podcast is back for season two, investigating cottage cheese, sunscreen scares, pimple popping and the health questions you want answered.
The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion
A doctor has recommended a course of action that is invasive, expensive, or somehow different from what you'd prefer. Is it OK to get a second opinion? The answer is yes. Here’s how to make the ask a little less awkward.
Daniel Perez appoints 3 to Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking board
'Ignacio, Stephen and Yesenia each bring valuable expertise and a demonstrated commitment to public service and community engagement.'
Water politics: Officials navigate Colorado River cuts and their impacts on Pinal
CASA GRANDE — “The news is not good but we didn’t expect good news.”
Visa wins approval to prepare a bank card clearing business in China
payments giant Visa said Tuesday that it received approval to prepare to set up a bank card clearing business in China, a move that could allow Visa to compete for a share of the country's large payments market.Some analysts see the development as an encouraging sign for American businesses following Chinese leader Xi Jinping's meetings with President Donald Trump during a state visit to Washington last month.
Dévy Rigaux’s aggressive summer approach has helped revitalise Feyenoord
Dévy Rigaux didn’t take long to begin making sweeping changes at Feyenoord. The former Club Brugge Sporting Director had barely been in post when he began making signings and replacing Robin Van Pe...
Opinion: Amendment 83 isn’t just about hunting, and will handcuff wildlife science
The poorly drafted amendment would place unscientific restrictions on Colorado’s wildlife management, tying the hands of experts.
Every Champions League winner and final in history
The Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, with the continent’s biggest teams competing for the most prestigious trophy in the game.First held as the European Cup in 1955/56 bef...
Cha Jun-hwan steps away from national team, eyes entertainment career
Korean figure skating star Cha Jun-hwan, 25, is stepping away from competitive ice this season, with signs pointing to a new chapter in the enterta...
Advanced materials testing centre completed
Scientists developing high-tech materials will be able to test them at the new facility in Rochdale.
Nokia to sell Enterprise Campus Edge business to AURELIUS
Deal supports Nokia’s strategy to focus capital where the company can differentiate and create long-term value.Planned transaction will provide ECE with greater independence and agility, helping it respond more quickly to customer needs and accelerate the digitalization and transformation of industrial operations
Can AI help healthcare move from treatment to prevention?
AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change.
Commentary: The time for keeping beluga whales captive for our entertainment has passed
Editor’s Note: Since this column was written, another transferred beluga died on Oct. 7.
Jack Bernard: Don't put off needed change because of politics (Opinion)
West Virginia has several healthcare issues that must be addressed sooner rather than later.
Brooklyn Nets Could Steal Karl-Anthony Towns From Knicks
The future of Karl-Anthony Towns with the New York Knicks will be one of the top stories of the entire NBA season. Towns has made multiple public comments expressing unhappiness over the contract negotiations with the Knicks. It appears that both sides are extremely far apart, despite Towns willing to take a discount to stay […] The post Brooklyn Nets Could Steal Karl-Anthony Towns From Knicks appeared first on HEAVY.
Video: California's dream pop maestros Soft Science unveil mesmerising video for the gorgeous dreamy track 'Without' off their recent album 'Sand'.
Californian band Soft Science recently released their fifth album ‘Sand’ through Shelflife Records (USA) and Spinout Nuggets (UK), and have just unveiled the video for the gorgeous track ‘Without’. ‘Without’…
Montanans shopping for health insurance face rising costs, shrinking subsidies, fewer choices
Open enrollment for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace starts Nov. 1. People with those plans faced higher premiums this year because of declining financial help from the federal government. Many Montanans chose lower levels of coverage or canceled their plans altogether.
From Melbourne to Madrid, housing is shaping modern politics. But who benefits?
Housing crises across advanced economies are reshaping political loyalties, but which parties reap the rewards is hard to predict.
Parkersburg Woman’s Club raises $263 for Breast Health Initiative
The Parkersburg Woman’s Club raised $263 for the West Virginia Breast Health Initiative in a fundraiser where members voted on pumpkins decorated by members. The rule was pink had to be somewhere on the pumpkin. Members voted for their favorites with cash donations, raising the $263 for the Breast Health Initiative. The initiative promotes breast […]
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials. Researchers discovered that light’s internal geometry can naturally produce left- and right-handed patterns, challenging long-standing assumptions about how light behaves. By carefully arranging a beam’s structure, scientists can control where and how these spinning patterns emerge, unlocking a new way to manipulate light.
‘Boy Meets World’ star Matthew Lawrence has spinoff idea for Jack and Eric
‘Boy Meets World’ star Matthew Lawrence has a spinoff idea for his character, Jack, and Will Friedle’s Eric.
Chicago-area business owner hit with $2,150 towing bill after stolen trailer recovered
A suburban Chicago landscaping business owner who lost tens of thousands of dollars in equipment to thieves says recovering his stolen trailer came with another unexpected financial blow: a $2,150 towing bill.
Human teeth pinpoint when lead began poisoning medieval town
Dental enamel reveals the toxic metal's origins in England.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
Republicans hope Trump visiting Ohio will energize voters
Republicans are hoping President Donald Trump's repeated visits to Ohio will reinvigorate voters, particularly those they worry aren't motivated to support their candidates.
This era’s public health threat is digital (Opinion)
We addressed car safety through design standards, such as airbags. Policymakers could treat infinite scroll, autoplay, streaks, algorithmic recommendations as design choices potentially subject to similar public policies.
Was Delay Of Universal Health Plan Report Unlawful? Does It Matter?
A Republican state representative has been on a crusade alleging lawmakers allowed a major report to be delayed without statutory authority. He may have a point, but Democrats say he’s harping on a technicality.
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.
Exclusive: Microsoft’s departing science president plans to join Mercedes F1 team as AI advisor
Peter Lee spent 16 years at Microsoft shaping its science and research efforts.
How Fabian Hurzeler Has Changed Maxim De Cuyper At Brighton
The Belgian defender has evolved into a clinical goalscorer, swapping traditional fullback duties for a lethal role ghosting into the box within Hürzeler’s fluid, attacking system.
Barcelona monitoring 6 up-and-coming young talents
The scouting department at La Liga giants Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the development of no fewer than six young players from across world football at present.That’s according to Diario Spo...
Political rhetoric preceding autocratic rule | The Pajaronian
Columnist Theo Wierdsma opines about the current presidential administration, and what he sees as similarities to autocratic regimes.
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
He says Amazon nearly wrecked his business; he still shops on it
The Bed Scrunchie company made $4.5 million before Amazon deactivated its seller account. But one of the founders still can't quit shopping there.
Design Tech Homes Wins 2026 BBB Pinnacle Award for Business Excellence
Design Tech Homes, a family-owned custom home builder serving Greater Houston since 1997,
Rhule rundown: Recapping Indiana, previewing Oregon
For the first time in nine years, Nebraska football (5-1, 2-1) will face Oregon (3-2, 1-1) at Autzen Stadium.
Scientists use spinach nanoparticles to help failing rat hearts
Rats treated using membranes extracted from spinach showed signs of improving heart functions, especially in the case of heart failure.
Physical PS3 Discs Can Now Emulate Games On PS5s Too
Coder Swordpdf has released a video showing a physical PS3 copy of Gran Turismo 5 being used to boot the game on PS5s, only three days after dropping the PS5SX2 emulator
Mapping the genetic diversity of Antarctic life
Antarctica is home to organisms that have evolved to survive months of darkness, frigid temperatures and some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Hidden within their genetic material are clues to how life adapts and persists in extreme environments.
Large dog breeds die younger. Biologists think they finally know why.
'Jumping genes' may explain shorter lifespans.
Large dog breeds die younger. Biologists think they finally know why.
'Jumping genes' may explain shorter lifespans.
AltFee Wins Clio’s 2026 Integration Award for Best Business of Law App
Canadian legal technology company recognized for helping law firms bring greater consistency, confidence, and data-driven insights to legal pricing. VANCOUVER, BC – October 9, 2026 – AltFee Sol...
Firm Advises Oxford Science Enterprises on IP Matters Related Sensible’s $47 Million Financing
On October 6, 2026, Sensible Biotechnologies (Sensible), a biotechnology company developing a first-of-its-kind platform for naturally modified mRNA medicines, announced that it has secured $47…
Honda lends a helping hand to the next generation of roboticists
Honda did not just lend Arizona State University students a lab bench this September. It lent them a hand.A very advanced one.
Florida Panthers to Host Fifth Annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ Night Presented by Baptist Health Cancer Care & Promise Fund on Saturday, Oct. 17 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 12, 2026 – The Florida Panthers announced today the club will hold their fifth annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday, Oct. 17 in conjunction with Baptist Health […]
Table, brick thrown at windows of San Antonio Deco District shops
When MySA visited the site on Monday, October 12, cardboard and tape were found plastered over broken windows at the Woodlawn Shopping Center.
Local Business Spotlight: Johnson's Foods
From customer appreciation cookouts and shopping-spree giveaways to monthly donations to the local food shelf, owners Jacob Muus and Crystal Clemons have made community involvement central to running Johnson’s Foods. For Muus and Clemons, giving back is a way to support the community they call home. Since taking over Johnson’s Foods four years ago, the...
Today in Blue Jays History: Jays win ALDS Game 4
Memorable Blue Jays Playoff Moments 11 Years Ago Eleven years ago, the Blue Jays triumphed in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rangers. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Jays faced a daunting challenge. Yet, they responded with a decisive 8-4 victory, scoring early and often. From the recap: It […]
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.
Banijay Eyes Expansion Into U.S. Scripted Space
Banijay chair Jeff Zucker and CEO Marco Bassetti discussed the strategy post-merger, ramping up scripted, live entertainment, digital and sports.
Jalen Brunson Shares his Thoughts on Josh Hart Contract Situation
Jalen Brunson has faith that Josh Hart will keep a good attitude following contract talks stopping.
Marsh survey examines how health systems are managing capital, investment strategies
Health systems’ finances improved in 2026, but many organizations remain under enough pressure to keep tapping reserves, taking on debt, and turning to investment portfolios for financial flexibili | Forty-three percent of respondents report expecting to draw on reserves in 2026, up from 37% the year prior.
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are committing to championing other Latino entrepreneurs by offering access to a storefront
New Wisconsin teen mental health resource connects families, youth-serving programs
Topics on the hub include emotional regulation and coping skills, healthy relationships, social media wellness, stress and mindfulness, sleep and mental wellness, bullying and cyberbullying, school-life balance and crisis support.
3.2K views · 23 reactions | Violent threats have become a new normal...
Violent threats have become a new normal among public officials in the U.S., reshaping private lives, costing millions in security and pushing people out of office. Our reporter Nick Corasaniti...
Florida Panthers to Host Fifth Annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ Night Presented by Baptist Health Cancer Care & Promise Fund on Saturday, Oct. 17
SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today the club will hold their fifth annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday, Oct. 17 in conjunction with Baptist Health Cancer Care and Promise Fund when the Panthers host the Seattle Kraken at 6 p.m. (ET) at Amerant Bank Arena. The
Justin Herbert Headlines Fantasy Football Players to Drop in Week 6
Justin Herbert and these three players are worth dropping in fantasy football entering Week 6.
FSU computer scientists appointed National Science Foundation program director
A Florida State University researcher is helping guide national research priorities in artificial intelligence, advanced computing and data systems in his
NCBA Urges Cattle Producers to Document Ranch Business Activity Amid Hobby Loss Rules
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about tax rules that could affect cattle producers, particularly smaller operations that experience multiple years of losses. Bacus explains why keeping accurate records and understanding IRS guidelines are important for protecting family ranches, while