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Packers RB Josh Jacobs to be removed from NFL's commissioner exempt list, will be eligible to play Week 7

Jacobs was arrested for domestic abuse last May and was placed on the list ahead of the season.

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Oct 16 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Olympiacos Target Former Manchester United Winger

Olympiacos are revisiting a move for former Manchester United man and free agent Adnan Januzaj to bolster their wing depth as injury concerns and lack of impact plague current options.

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Oct 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Panthers list Taylor Moton as questionable, Monroe Freeling as doubtful
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Oct 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Yankees Named Top Landing Spot For Tarik Skubal Entering Offseason

The New York Yankees could look to make a big splash this offseason.

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Oct 16 • 3:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DK Metcalf questionabel for Week 6

DK Metcalf missed practice on Friday.

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Oct 16 • 3:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
All Lancaster County health systems will soon use same software for patient records

All major health systems in Lancaster County will be using the same online portal for health records by Nov. 2, allowing caregivers to access records with patient consent regardless of

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Oct 16 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • lancasteronline.com
Meta updates business terms, sparking AI training fears among news outlets

Tech giant’s revised rules could allow automated scraping across entire websites, legal experts warn

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Oct 16 • 3:49 PM EDT • Business • mercurynews.com
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Ford Airport in Iron Mountain sees hangar boom as business grows

Officials say airport expansion reflects wider economic growth in Dickinson County.

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Oct 16 • 3:44 PM EDT • Business • uppermichiganssource.com
Cade Cunningham has a message for those doubting the Pistons

Detroit hopes to repeat its success from last year.

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Oct 16 • 3:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Road projects, golf, business updates: 6 trending Austin-area stories

Check out some of the most-read stories from the Austin area Oct. 12-16.

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Oct 16 • 3:15 PM EDT • Business • communityimpact.com
Patriots WR talks difference between Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel

Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas revealed the key difference between the Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel eras.

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Oct 16 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Family First Health, Leg Up Farm announce partnership

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — York County’s very own Family First Health and Leg Up Farm announced they have entered into a new partnership. Together, the federally qualified health center, alongs…

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Oct 16 • 3:05 PM EDT • Health • abc27.com
Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions

A former Chicago Bears veteran wide receiver has landed a new deal in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions amid the latest NFL signing news. The post Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 16 • 3:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation helps local musicians navigate healthcare and medical crisis

Oregon’s Jeremy Wilson Foundation is stepping up for musicians in medical crisis with grants and health navigation; free Oct 22 Portland event on big 2027 OHP changes.

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Health • katu.com
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Says Physical AI Will Have Its ‘Science Fiction’ Moment by 2030

Speaking at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, Scaringe said that transformative changes in robotics are set to happen soon.

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Oct 16 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • inc-1-smart-business-story.beehiiv.com
Measles cases spike by 37 in the past week

Lancaster County’s measles cases continue to climb with 37 new cases in the past week, the highest rise in people sickened with measles in a seven-day period since early September.

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Oct 16 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • lancasteronline.com
Mayor Parker’s administration told Congress it doesn’t endorse Krasner and Bilal’s anti-ICE statements

In its report, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee portrayed Philadelphia as obstructive to ICE, saying that officials ignored 162 detainer requests between January 2024 and June 2026.

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Oct 16 • 2:50 PM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
How Rockmaster Entertainment Group tailors DJ services to every single need on Coast Live

Marshall Everett, VP of Entertainment for Rockmaster Entertainment Group, shares how the company helps create memorable events of all kinds with professional service, flexibility, trust & dedication.

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Oct 16 • 2:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • wtkr.com
Eagles sign quarterback Joe Milton off Cowboys' practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Friday.

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Oct 16 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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I tried replacing Photoshop, Lightroom, and Acrobat with free vibe-coded alternatives, and they're surprisingly good

Got to give credit where credit's due

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Oct 16 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • xda-developers.com
Dr. Patrick McGill: Healthy hospitals help drive a healthy Indiana economy

Health care’s impact as an economic driver goes much deeper than direct jobs and spending, in much the same way good schools and housing are intrinsic quality-of-life factors.

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Oct 16 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • ibj.com
Idaho receives $329,000 federal grant to boost small business exports

Idaho secures a $329,000 federal grant through the State Trade Expansion Program to help small businesses expand into international markets.

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Oct 16 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • idahobusinessreview.com
Mayor Johnson’s campaign cash dips below $380,000, while frontrunner Giannoulias has $19 million on hand

The freshman incumbent has just $379,471 in the bank — yet another indication of his struggle to raise money for the uphill reelection bid he announced last month.

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Oct 16 • 1:57 PM EDT • Politics • wbez.org
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Katie Zacharia's future

Trump said he'd spoken to Zacharia and that he felt she didn't deserve what he called negative media coverage.

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Oct 16 • 1:49 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Here’s why Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary earned an R rating for ‘graphic nudity’

Someone bares it all in “You Can See Everything.”

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Oct 16 • 1:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
David Surkamp dead: Pavlov's Dog lead singer was 74

Rock band Pavlov's Dog is mourning the loss of singer-songwriter and lead vocalist David Surkamp, who died Monday at age 74.

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Oct 16 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Trump casts doubt on press secretary Zacharia's future

"I told her, 'I think you're better off being happy,'" Trump said

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Oct 16 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
A new UNC initiative aims to bring AI tools to rural and low-resource health care clinics

From transcription tools to customer service, many small clinics don't have the bandwidth to navigate AI.

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Oct 16 • 1:28 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says

FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.

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Oct 16 • 1:05 PM EDT • Health • arstechnica.com
Important Players to Watch: College Football Week 5

The season is progressing but Jesse Legree and Jeremiah Smith are elevating every week along with others

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fanatics plans flagship Atlanta Hawks store at Centennial Yards

Fanatics plans to open a flagship Atlanta sports store at Centennial Yards through a new retail partnership with the Atlanta Hawks.

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Oct 16 • 12:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Riverside has a donkey dilemma. Can science offer clues for coexistence?

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

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Oct 16 • 12:47 PM EDT • Science • uniondemocrat.com
Reaching peak fall color: The science of autumn's transformation

Ever wonder how every year nature transforms green leaves into a stunning array of colors?

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Oct 16 • 12:45 PM EDT • Science • bostonglobe.com
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson Unlikely to Play Amid Third Missed Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted at practice again, all but guaranteeing that he will not play in Week 6.

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Oct 16 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PSV Secure Shuryjano Cornecion’s Future With New Contract Until 2031

Fresh off an impressive first-team debut, the teenage midfielder commits his long-term future to the Eredivisie giants as Peter Bosz looks to integrate the academy graduate permanently.

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Oct 16 • 12:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Duke Health debuts three autonomous delivery robots to help healthcare providers

Duke Health’s autonomous robots are transporting supplies throughout the university's hospital in Durham.

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Oct 16 • 12:39 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
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Candace Cameron Bure reveals “The View” asked her to return — and why she declined (exclusive)

“I don’t know that I really want to do it,” Bure tells EW.

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Oct 16 • 12:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
"He's very excited about this new chapter with the …

"He's very excited about this new chapter with the …

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Oct 16 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WDBJ7+ Hometown Health Special: October 2026

WDBJ7+ Hometown Health Special: October 2026

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Oct 16 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • wdbj7.com
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Indiana football hosts Ohio State: 3 Things to watch for

Indiana football is set to play its biggest home game in program history Saturday. Here’s what to watch for.

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Oct 16 • 12:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dr. Phil McGraw addresses Collin Gosselin’s ‘false’ claim that he helped offer Jon and Kate millions to stay married

The talk show host did not have “any vested interest” in the Gosselins’ relationship.

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Oct 16 • 12:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige

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

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Oct 16 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Ducks Wire staff predicts Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Ducks Wire staff predicts Oregon vs. Nebraska, including final score picks, players of the game, and key matchup predictions.

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Oct 16 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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R.I. Health and Human Services head to replace Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals CEO

Revolving door? Richard Charest’s jump from government to industry raises ethics questions.

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Oct 16 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
Everton Insider Makes Major David Moyes to Celtic Claim

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

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

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

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Oct 16 • 12:17 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Jennifer Lawrence Officially Launches New Business Venture That Fans Weren’t Expecting

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence is officially making her stride into the commercial beauty landscape. She is stepping into the beauty business with a haircare brand of her own. The actress is ...

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Oct 16 • 12:16 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Tottenham Looking For A Striker In January

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to strengthen their first-team attack when the January transfer window opens, according to TEAMTALK, with Roberto De Zerbi said to have identified five potential striker targets.

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Oct 16 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount

The electric screwdriver’s half off.

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Oct 16 • 12:02 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sylvester Stallone explains that shocking “Tulsa King” premiere twist: ‘I wanted people’s jaws to drop’

He believes that he went “as far as I could go” with the characters who met their end at the start of season 4.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
NFLPA names Hunter Henry their Community MVP for Week 6
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Oct 16 • 11:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • kcci.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • koco.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
NBA, sportsbooks agree to ban different types of prop bets

The NBA and prominent sportsbooks agree to ban different types of prop bets.

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Oct 16 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Bagley Cartoon: Risky Business

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Risky Business

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • sltrib.com
iPhone co-creator Fadell on Duo: There are both business and entertainment uses for these devices

iPhone co-creator and former Apple executive Tony Fadell joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Apple’s opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, use cases for HomeView, and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
iPhone co-creator Fadell on Duo: There are both business and entertainment uses for these devices

iPhone co-creator and former Apple executive Tony Fadell joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Apple’s opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, use cases for HomeView, and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Entertainment • cnbc.com
Yankees get $120 million prediction for NPB Triple Crown winner

The Yankees are a potential landing spot for the NPB star.

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • wcax.com
Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • wsfa.com
Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • kold.com
Fastest Warming Congressional Districts Where Politician Is Funded By Fossil Fuel Industry

The midterm elections are less than a month away, and 35 seats in the U.S. Senate, as well as...

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Oct 16 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Music star who attended Berklee College hits Trump with 3-word insult onstage

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

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Oct 16 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • masslive.com
How“ Street Fighter”’s surprising ending sets up a sequel — and introduces an iconic final boss

The new video game adaptation comes across as a clear part one of a two-part series.

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Oct 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
A Time For Science to host STEM Expo

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A local science museum will host a STEM Expo this month. A Time For Science invites the community to interact, ask questions, and dive into the world of STEM with ed…

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Oct 16 • 11:28 AM EDT • Science • wnct.com
Health officials warn mosquito-borne illnesses confirmed on Gulf Coast

We're taking a look at what these illnesses are, where they are being reported and what's being done to stop the spread.

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Oct 16 • 11:14 AM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
Indiana's biggest home game ever will reveal just how far Curt Cignetti has taken the Hoosiers
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Oct 16 • 11:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oklahoma City, OKCPS receive $11.5M for youth mental health

Oklahoma City and OKC Public Schools received $11.5 million in federal grants to expand youth mental health services and school-based support.

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Oct 16 • 11:07 AM EDT • Health • journalrecord.com
Realtor Hosts Local Artist

ST. JOHNSBURY — Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to showcase the work of local artist Mardi McGregor at its St. Johnsbury office, located at 1184 Main Street.

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • caledonianrecord.com
Go back to the medieval times with the Baton Rouge Maker Faire. See when, where, what to do.

Join the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Maker Faire for medieval-themed activities, hands-on projects, performances and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
Veteran Western Swing Band Plays Bethlehem Oct. 24

BETHLEHEM, N.H. — The Colonial Theatre welcomes legendary Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel to the stage on Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m. for an evening of American

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • caledonianrecord.com
Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell out for Week 6

New York Jets RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) and WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) have been ruled out for Week 6 against the New England Patriots.

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Oct 16 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell among those ruled out for Jets
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Oct 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Biggest post-postseason questions for the White Sox

October was an eye-opener for the future of the team

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Oct 16 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

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

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
Prost! Oktoberfest fun in Cape Coral

Oktoberfest kicks off for two weekends of fun in Cape Coral.

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Oct 16 • 10:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • winknews.com
Leath earns award from brain science professionals

WashU psychologist Seanna Leath earns an award from the Federation of Associations in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

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Oct 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • source.washu.edu
These Actors Have Changed So Much Since The '70s
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Oct 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
What Science Changed Its Mind About in 2026

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

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Oct 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • aol.com
Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. Don't expect to drive it anytime soon

Thursday's launch arrived after years of delays and anticipation around the new Roadster — and Tesla shares climbed about 2% in morning trading on Friday after its unveiling.

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Oct 16 • 10:16 AM EDT • Sports • pbs.org
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23

Next Week on XBOX: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Final Fantasy Resonance, We Were Here Tomorrow, and more coming soon!

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Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Sarkisian, No. 7 Texas look to bounce back against Florida

Steve Sarkisian and No. 7 Texas return to DKR for a three-game homestand, beginning Saturday against a Florida team led by first-year head coach Jon Sumrall.

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Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opinion: Before you vote for Chicago’s school board, ask candidates these four questions

Voters deserve to know how each candidate for the Board of Education would actually govern, say two Chicago-area professors.

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Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Sweden’s Left Faces a Political Deadlock

In September, Swedish voters defeated a governing coalition that the far right had propped up. But the Center Party is now blocking a new government because it wants to keep Left Party ministers out o...

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Oct 16 • 9:53 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
The Odds: Southern Blue Wave
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Oct 16 • 9:53 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Detroit Lions Trade Target Gaining Steam as Deadline Approaches

Detroit Lions trade speculation surrounding Zyon McCollum is growing. A new assessment reveals what Tampa Bay might demand before November 10.

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Oct 16 • 9:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cherokee Nation citizen uses pageantry to champion sustainability and mental health

Cherokee Nation citizen Seyton Thomas was recently named Miss Collinsville 2027 after a four-year hiatus from pageantry.

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Oct 16 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • cherokeephoenix.org
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Christine Drazan says she’s her own person, but will it matter?

When asked if she’s MAGA, the Republican standard bearer in Oregon said she’s an Oregon Republican and her own person regardless of who’s in the White House.

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Oct 16 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org
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Five Big Questions The Angels Must Answer This Offseason

From new ownership to the GM position to the manager's office and finally to the field, the Los Angeles Angels face some pretty significant unknowns as they begin preparations for 2027.

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Oct 16 • 9:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Voting time short for MAMA Awards. Modesto prepares to celebrate its best in music

This marks the event’s 27th year celebrating local music and entertainment.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • modbee.com
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Comedian Brad Williams bringing his “Tall Tales Tour” to Roanoke

Brad Williams brings Tall Tales Tour to Roanoke this month.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wdbj7.com
Science Missed the Giraffe’s Only Relative Until 1901

Science ignored the okapi for centuries while Indigenous communities in the Congo knew it well, and even after a skull reached London in 1901, researchers struggled to explain what they were looking a...

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Science Missed the Giraffe's Only Relative Until 1901

Science ignored the okapi for centuries while Indigenous communities in the Congo knew it well, and even after a skull reached London in 1901, researchers struggled to explain what they were looking at. Today, this elusive giraffe relative faces threats that make it harder than ever to find, count, or protect.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • a-z-animals.com
F-16 crash debris cleared as health officials wait on soil and ground testing results
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Oct 16 • 8:51 AM EDT • Health • upnorthlive.com
SBA Opens 2027 Small Business Awards Nominations » CBIA

The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards through December 7.

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Oct 16 • 8:48 AM EDT • Business • cbia.com
De'Aaron Fox Reveals Key to Unlocking Spurs' Starting Lineup

For the first time this preseason, De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle all played together. The results were mixed, although the San Antonio Spurs are optimistic about unlocking the lineup.

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Oct 16 • 8:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) This Year?

Here is how NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NIQ) and ScanSource (SCSC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Oct 16 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Billy Joel say's he can't perform again after neurologist's warning

Billy Joel says he can't perform on his neurologist's advice and needs further testing to determine whether he can return to the stage.

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Oct 16 • 8:37 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com