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JYP Entertainment shares rally on report of tender offer to buy up to 50% stake
South Korean pop music agency JYP Entertainment's KRX:035900 shares rallied on Tuesday, jumping 10% after Korean media reported Japan's Nexroc Group and SVCV Inc were planning to announce a tender offer to buy up to a 50% stake in the company.The 50% stake is worth about 700 billion won ($528.04 mi…
Star Entertainment returns to positive earnings and cash flow in first quarter
Star Entertainment Group has returned to positive earnings and operating cash flow for the first time in more than two years, helped by stronger revenue across its casino and resort portfolio and lower corporate costs. Ahead of its annual general meeting in Sydney, the casino operator...
21st annual CHaD HERO raises more than $1 million
The 21st annual CHaD HERO raised more than $1 million for the second straight year, supporting child health care across northern New England as Dartmouth Health...
JYP Entertainment shares rally on report of tender offer to buy up to 50% stake
South Korean pop music agency JYP Entertainment KRX:035900 shares rallied on Tuesday, jumping 10% after Korean media reported Japan's Nexroc Group and SVCV Inc were planning to announce a tender offer to buy up to a 50% stake in the company.
OpenAI announces three ‘major’ science discoveries in math, computer science and physics
OpenAI claims three major breakthroughs in physics, mathematics and computer science, including resolving two mathematical conjectures and challenging ETH. | World News
Creepy, cannibalistic and cool: Exploring why black widows thrive in metro Phoenix
It’s easy to lump black widow spiders into the cast of creepy characters that crawl out of the woodwork for Halloween.They have glossy black bodies marked by a distinct blood-red hourglass. They have been known to make a meal out of their mates. And they have the potential to paralyze their prey with neurotoxic venom.But unlike ghosts, goblins or other Halloween monsters, a black widow could actually be lurking in your backyard.
Santa Rosa massage business in “sticky” situation as planning commission denies certification over illicit advertising
A massage business in Santa Rosa had its appeal for certification denied by the city’s planning commission over an ad found on an illicit website, the latest rejection under tightened rules imposed last year.
OpenAI announces three big science discoveries and a new way to work with academics
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Revealed: Full Men's Ballon d'Or top 10 rankings
Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane was crowned the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London on Monday night.The full top 10 has now been announced, showing that the 33-year-old England captain finis...
Block Announces Healthcare Initiatives, Calls Foulkes’ Claims False
GoLocalProv.com is the “go to” local Web experience that breaks the biggest local stories – sports, news, business, weather, news, politics, arts,…
Ollama for Mac gains support for local text-to-speech models
Ollama, the popular app for running AI models locally, announced that its Mac app now supports text-to-speech generation, with Windows and Linux support coming soon.
Pumpkins with Purpose brighten Palm Beach for a cause
There were pumpkins, philanthropy and plenty of Palm Beach charm for four festive days as Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza celebrated the ninth annual
‘Really awesome and engaging’: Chabot combines science education with drag performance under planetarium dome
Chabot Space & Science Center hosted the third annual space-themed drag show “Science is a Drag!” featuring Bay Area performers.
Monday practice report for Packers
Packers announce estimated practice report for first practice of week
Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help
Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.
Firefox brings back internet icons for new anti-tracking, anti-AI campaign
Numa Numa Guy, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Annoying Orange — they're all here.
Annual Kansas Speaks survey shows distrust in politics but support for Gov. Laura Kelly
Gov. Laura Kelly remains the most-liked politician in Kansas, as public support crumbles for U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, President Donald Trump, the Republican and Democratic parties, and politics at large, according to an annual survey.
What Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment?
[Cross-posted from The Tattooed Historian’s Dispatch] What exactly are we doing when we communicate history to the public? Most of us would agree that accuracy matters, evidence matters, context matters, historical rigor matters. But we also live in a world where attention matters (and attention spans are dropping at an alarming rate). Subscribe Whether we’re posting on social media, producing videos, hosting podcasts, giving public talks, or designing museum programs, we’re all competing with countless other demands on people’s time. The public doesn’t simply stumble into history anymore. Now, good history has to find people where they already are. This raises a difficult question: Is making history entertaining part of good historical practice, or is it simply what we must do to remain relevant? “Entertainment” is often treated as the opposite of seriousness. But what do we mean when we use the term itself? Does entertainment mean simplifying the historical record? Does it mean telling compelling stories in a lively manner? Is there a difference between being engaging and being entertaining? And who gets to decide where that line is? Share These questions become even more complicated online. Social media platforms reward attention. Algorithms reward engagement (the positive and the negative). Visibility often depends on producing content that people are willing to click, watch, share, and discuss. What happens when those incentives shape the way history is presented? Can historians work within those systems without letting those systems define the work? Are public audiences being served better than ever before, or are platform incentives changing what kinds of history rise to the surface? These are just a few of the issues that I discuss with John R. Heckman in our latest installment of “Historians Off the Cuff.” Feel free to suggest future topics for us to discuss in the comments section below. Hope you are entertained. LOL Civil War Memory is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti Announces 2026 Writers Fellowship Class
The Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti has named the third cohort of its annual PEAK Writers Fellowship. This year’s cohort includes Kanani Koster, Erin Lau, Sean Oketani, Neil Tinkham and Poua...
PEAK Announces 2026 Writers Fellowship Class
The Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK) has named the third cohort of its annual PEAK Writers Fellowship.
Microsoft buyout: What employees are actually being offered
Microsoft announced buyouts for 60,000 employees, with individualized offers based on level, location, and tenure.
New Jersey Cannot Prescribe Better Health Without Making Healthy Food Accessible
By Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart We tell people with diabetes to watch their blood sugar. We tell people with hypertension to reduce their sodium. We tell families to eat more fruits and vegetables to prevent chronic disease. But what happens when the food we recommend is beyond their budget or unavailable in their neighborhood? That is[...]
Then and Now: Bohannan redefines career, launches CPG consulting firm
Mandy Bohannan admires people with “the courage to reinvent themselves, who aren’t afraid to take chances and pursue an entirely different path.” After earning a Master of Business Administration in...
iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark
Images generated with Image Playground and some photos edited with Apple Intelligence will now include a SynthID watermark. Apple announced plans to add SynthID support back in June, and the feature is live in iOS 27.2. SynthID is a Google-created tool that identifies AI-generated content. It watermarks images and videos at the pixel level instead of adding metadata. Google says it does not affect image quality and is meant to survive cropping, filters, and compression.
Planners Float Ground-Floor Housing for Empty Barrington Storefronts
Barrington's Planning Board wants a study of allowing housing on ground floors in business zones where storefronts can't find tenants.
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) Completes Acquisition of FFAI Robotics Business, Establishing a Nasdaq-Listed Humanoid and Bionic Robotics Platform October Robot Sales Expected to Exceed 300 Units; Unveils FF OmniMind, a Unified AI Brain for All Robots
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) ("FFR" or the "Company") a U.S.-based Embodied AI robotics company, today announced at the deal closing and its first Investor Day event in New York that it has completed its acquisition of the robotics business and related assets of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ("FFAI" or "Faraday Future") on October 23, 2026. The related business operations and assets have been transferred to FFR, and FFR has issued and delivered common sh
Punahou Alumni Healthcare Spotlight Connects Students with Industry Professionals
Punahou hosted its 11th annual Alumni Healthcare Spotlight on October 14, bringing together alumni healthcare professionals and current students. A student committee helped plan the event over the last several months. The evening kicked off with a keynote address in Cornuelle Hall by Dr. Sam Shomaker, dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at University of Hawai’i. He was introduced by Punahou trustee Dr. Doug Kwock ’83. Student attendees then pivoted to small-group breakout sessions, where they […]
UNM Health System hit by ‘cybersecurity issue’
Patients “should not show up to UNM Health facilities on October 26,” an announcement on the health system’s website stated.
WTW Launches Via Wealth Business for DC Plans
The firm is offering personalized advice and a marketplace of annuity products.
Heartflow sues AI rival Elucid over alleged IP violations
Heartflow filed the lawsuit after Elucid received FDA clearance for its new AI-enabled FFR-CT software. Elucid, meanwhile, is standing behind its technology and plans on responding through the appropriate legal channels.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Latination brings color, music, dance to downtown Bakersfield
Bakersfield's annual Latination festival opened Friday with a dazzling blend of dancing and music in celebration of Hispanic-themed art.
Secretary Kennedy Secures Commitments from More Than 250 Hospitals to Make Hospital Food Healthier
HHS announced that more than 250 hospitals nationwide have signed the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge
CSULB scientists trade lectures for liquid nitrogen at Science LIVE!
Skeltons, superconductors and a grin at the sun: CSULB scientists brought families into the lab at Science LIVE!
Invitation to the Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on November 13, 2026
Members of our Business Community are invited to our Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Trumbull Marriott. The event will run from 8:00 a.m
Connecting Air Quality, Climate, and Health
For Jeffrey Pierce, the path to becoming an atmospheric scientist was not entirely planned. It began with an interest in math and science, an influential chemistry teacher, and an undergraduate degree…
Davis joins Country Thunder headliners, festival announces full lineup
FLORENCE — A star-studded lineup of country music hitmakers will take the stage in Florence for one weekend in April as Country Thunder Arizona 2027 gets underway.
NYC Health + Hospitals Recognized as a 2026 Wellbeing First Championship, Supporting Healthcare Worker Wellbeing
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced it has been recognized by ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare as a 2026 Wellbeing First Champion. This is the
Mass Effect fans ramp up efforts to save BioWare's RPG series with a Times Square billboard and plans for more ads outside The Game Awards
Fans are organising to support the "Save Mass Effect" movement with a billboard in Times Square, and more high-visibility ads planned for the rest of the year.
Fearless Podcast: Special episode: Power of Fearless
Earlier in 2026, Jenna Feeney wrote an essay for Fearless about how she’s counteracting the risks she faces because of adverse childhood experiences. She had learned about ACEs from a previous essay published in Fearless in 2023, written by Krista Tedrow. It wasn’t planned, but on the day Jenna’s column ran in Fearless this past…
‘Omar’ and ‘Fannie’: Art tackles America’s era of slavery
Frederick Douglass declared that “The soul that is within me no man can degrade.” That belief is one of the underlying principles in two recent operas that had their Chicago
The unlikely fellowship of Madison’s political reporters
Despite working for competing outlets, these journalists are bonded together by long election nights and legislative marathons at the Wisconsin Capitol.
Rob Morgan Signs With Innovative Artists Entertainment
Actor Rob Morgan has inked with Innovative Artists Entertainment in all areas.
Pat McAfee calls out Colts interim GM for casual attire
Pat McAfee might not always dress to impress, but that won’t preclude him from demanding more of interim Indianapolis Colts general manager Ed Dodds. In his first game as interim Colts general manager, Dodds showed up to the field in a sweatsuit, carrying a brown paper bag and wheeling his suitcase across the turf in…
Israeli voters weigh security, political identity in pivotal election
The upcoming election in Israel is the first since Hamas attacked on October 7, 2023. USA TODAY's Kim Hjelmgaard explains the issues driving voters.
Sharing Wahine Superpowers That Drive Business Goals and Open Doors for Others
Speakers at the 17th annual Wahine Forum shared tips to navigate workplace friction, take career leaps and build lasting professional networks.
Denver Health Medical Plan Discloses Vendor Breach Affecting 238K Members
Denver Health Medical Plan has notified more than 238,000 individuals about a vendor-related data incident. Data breaches have also been announced by Denver Health Medical Plan has notified more than 238,000 individuals about a vendor-related data incident. Data breaches have also been announced by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and BASS Medical Group.
Baltimore County flower shop announces closure after over a century in business
Dundalk Florist, a Baltimore County flower shop that has served the community for 115 years, will close its doors in November. The shop thanked the community for its support.
“Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause breaks down in tears announcing split from G Flip
“I feel like a little bit of a failure.”
Emberville Delays Early Access Launch at the Last Minute
Cygnus Cross, the development team behind the promising "Diablo meets Stardew Valley" game Emberville, has delayed their Early Access launch the day before it was supposed to happen. The new Early Access release date is January 7 ,2027. To soften the blow the team says that the content originally planned for its first major post-launch update will now be included in the January 7 Early Access release.
Dartmouth Hosts Fifth Annual Digital Health Summit
At a transformative time in medicine, as wearables and interactive smartphone apps rapidly expand access to assessment and treatment beyond clinical settings, Geisel School of Medicine’s Center for…
Savannah women’s health night to focus on menopause education
Learn about menopause, perimenopause and symptoms at a Savannah women’s health night Oct. 29 at St. Joseph’s/Candler’s community resource center.
New Heart Hub opens in Grundy County, expanding access to healthcare
The American Heart Association is expanding access to heart health resources in rural Tennessee through a new Heart Hub at the Littell-Partin Center in Grundy C
Longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter Ross Newhan dies at 89
Southern California baseball fans are mourning the loss of a legendary writer. Ross Newhan, longtime baseball writer for the Los Angeles Times and columnist for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, died Sunday at 89. Newhan began his career at the Press-Telegram in 1961 before moving to the Times in 1968, where he covered both the Angels and Dodgers for the next 11…
MTSU recognized by Billboard among top music business schools for 12th year in a row
Billboard magazine names MTSU in its unranked annual report.
Election 2026 Daily: Govs. Hodges, Beasley endorse Annie Andrews. Kamala Harris for Jermaine Johnson
Former South Carolina governors Jim Hodges, a Democrat, and Republican David Beasley have endorsed Annie Andrews as millions in new outside spending flows to her and Darline Graham.
Destigmatizing mental health at Harajuku Day Los Angeles
HDLA invites the Japanese fashion community back to Little Tokyo for Halloween.
Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini
Touchscreen MacBooks could arrive on Wednesday. Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce...
Apple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Languages
Apple today released iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, the first major updates to the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 27.2 is available for all iPhones able to run iOS 27, including the iPhone Duo, while iPadOS 27.2 is available for all iPads able to run iPadOS 27, including the newly announced OLED iPad mini. The iOS 27.2 update expands Siri AI to new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Wilmington Health facility sells for $9.4M
Wilmington Health’s main facility recently sold for more than $9 million. The 66,000-square-foot facility located at 1202 Medical Center Drive was purchased by Charlotte-based real estate investment firm Cedar Square in a $9.4 million sale-leaseback transaction, according to a deed recorded Oct. 21. Wilmington Health will continue leasing the facility, CEO Jeff James told the Business Journal in September. James said the lease term would likely be five years, with most services eventually transferring to a new medical office building under construction in the Midtown Park office area near The Pointe at Barclay. The Wilmington Health facility was originally listed earlier this year at $11.85 million. A Wilmington Health representative did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Steve Hall, vice president of BlueCoast Commercial, represented Wilmington Health in the transaction. “Wilmington Health wanted to unlock the value in its real estate without disrupting a single patient visit, and a sale-leaseback let them do exactly that,” said Hall in a text to the Business Journal Monday. “Cedar Square gets a long-term, absolute net investment anchored by one of the region’s leading physician groups, and Wilmington Health keeps its home on Medical Center Drive while redeploying that capital into care.” The sale marks Cedar Square’s first entry into the Wilmington market, according to Jon Dixon, the firm's managing partner and founder. “We are attracted to Wilmington's growth and what we see as strong long-term fundamentals,” said Dixon in an email Monday. “Population growth, relative affordability, and quality of life make it a compelling market for us. The climate and proximity to the coast are a big part of that appeal.” He added, “We hope to pursue additional opportunities across retail, industrial, medical office and multifamily in Wilmington. We will evaluate opportunities individually and remain disciplined about the properties we pursue. We would like this acquisition to be the beginning of a broader investment presence in Wilmington.” Given the facility’s age, Dixon said the site could eventually be redeveloped, potentially for medical office space or housing. Dixon said recent announcements from UNC Health and Atrium were among the factors behind the firm’s growing interest in Wilmington’s medical-office market. The announcements involve competing proposals for hospital expansion in New Hanover County, which are subject to the state’s Certificate of Need process. “Medical office remains one of the most sought-after asset classes in commercial real estate,” said Hall, “and well-located (medical office buildings) with strong operators are scarce in Southeastern North Carolina.” According to Dixon, Cedar Square describes itself as a boutique, hands-on real estate investment firm that values direct relationships with tenants and the communities where it owns property. “We’re very hands-on, and we like to be in direct contact with all of our tenants and the communities in which we own,” Dixon said. He added, “We’re definitely interested in building a presence with local owners, brokers and businesses or tenants.”
Brandi Carlile adds 4 Seattle shows to her Burn the Setlist Tour
How's that for an encore? The Washington folk-rock star announced an intimate run of one-of-a-kind shows in her hometown to cap her Burn the Setlist Tour.
Langston University lands $2.25M NSF grant to boost STEM success over five years
LANGSTON, Okla. — Langston University School of Arts and Sciences announced it received a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation to
Science on the Square kicks off 16th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival
The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival ran from October 15 to 25, with Science on the Square kicking off on opening day. The Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates science by offering hands-on learning opportunities. The Science on the Square event featured activity-based tents lining State Street, leading to Capital Square. These tents featured numerous educationally guided activities, from...
Beloved KC LGBTQ+ sports bar and pub to close after five years in business
Gaels Public House and Sports announced in a Facebook post over the weekend it will close next month.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment announces departure of Amber Cox, Indiana Fever COO and GM
Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced the departure of Amber Cox, the Indiana Fever’s chief operating officer and general manager, effective immediately.
Westlake Porter Public Library health fair returns Saturday, Nov. 14
Westlake Porter Public Library hosts its annual Health Fair Nov. 14. It includes wellness programs, raffles and program presentations.
Savannah Bananas to make Dodger Stadium debut April 23-24, 2027
LOS ANGELES — The Savannah Bananas are bringing their unique brand of baseball and entertainment to one of the sport’s most iconic venues for the first time, with a two-day stop at UNIQLO
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
‘Heat 2’: Meet the cast of Michael Mann’s long-awaited sequel
‘Heat 2’ is finally on the way, with director Michael Mann again set to explore the inner lives of a career criminal and the cop who takes him down. Here’s everything we know about the follow-up to the original 1995 masterpiece.
Referee Defends Controversial Decision After Badé Head Injury
Robert Hartmann justifies his choice to ignore a severe collision that left Loïc Badé unconscious, sparking fierce debate over official protocols versus player safety during Leverkusen's defeat.
Midday Fix: Spooky Science Experiments
Tannah Wieneke, Griffin MSI Education Coordinator Amy Novak, Griffin MSI Education Coordinator Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 Come do sea…
Indiana webinar targets small business succession planning
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana small-business owners can learn about ways to plan for the future of their companies during a free webinar Nov. 2, thanks to a partnership between the Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The one-hour virtual event will examine three exit strategies: family office, employee ownership and […]
Announcers Revealed for Steelers-Browns Game
CBS revealed that Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (color) and Melanie Collins (sideline) will be on the call for the […]
Mike Tomlin defends Dan Campbell’s controversial fourth-down decision
Facing fourth-and-one from their own 23-yard line with under five minutes left in a tie game, Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions did what they do best. They stayed aggressive. Unfortunately, star running back Jahmyr Gibbs was bottled up in the backfield, and the Lions turned the ball over on downs, giving their NFC North…
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers
🎮 Nintendo will release a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller on October 29 💰 It costs $99.99, the same as other limited editions 📅 A restock could occur on launch day at Walmart and Best Buy 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert when stock appears Walmart: Zelda Pro Controller Best Buy: Zelda Pro Controller Amazon: Zelda Pro Controller Target: Zelda Pro Controller GameStop: Zelda Pro Controller Nintendo is releasing a special limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It releases on October 29, 2026, which is when we expect to see a long-awaited restock of the hard-to-find controller. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Switch 2 Pro Controller features the same striking gold and royal emerald color scheme of the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary edition, and also includes a fun little easter egg on the back: an 8-Bit Link. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe This is the same Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller we’re used to, aside from the intricate design, but it means you’ll have to pay more as a result. It costs $99.99 instead of the standard $89.99. However, the Pro Controller is the easiest way to play the best Switch 2 games in TV mode. If you’ve been searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock, here’s everything you need to know. Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller should restock at these retailers We’ve seen retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy restock items on release day, even when pre-orders have sold out. It’s likely that the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller will be up for grabs on October 29, 2026, when the controller and console launches. Demand will be high, and stock could sell out fast. However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on every major retailer, including Target, Amazon, GameStop, and the Nintendo Store and will alert our followers as soon as stock goes live. Why you can trust our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker We’ve already helped over 400,000 people buy a PS5 when it was in and out of stock during Covid, and we’ve helped our subscribers continue to secure hard-to-find items. The Shortcut followers were some of the first to secure the Switch 2 when it went on sale, and we’ve also helped countless others snag limited edition consoles like the PS5 30th anniversary edition. The Shortcut and Matt Swider on X offer exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock updates with up-to-the-second US store inventory checks at the biggest retailers. You’ll receive an instant notification on X (if set to on) as soon as new stock arrives. Up next: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review roundup: ‘a strong return to form’ Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
EQS Group receives validation of its climate targets by the Science Based Targets initiative
EQS Group, a global leader in agentic AI SaaS for compliance, today announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has successfully validated EQS Group's near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.
Key West Chamber of Commerce showcase connects business & community
The Key West Chamber of Commerce’s 37th annual Showcase of Key West Businesses took place Oct. 14 at the Casa Marina, sponsored by Mount Sinai Florida
Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
The reasons for the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences do not withstand scrutiny. Here’s what to do.
What is lost when a natural history museum closes? Drexel’s announcement treated the museum as separable from the Academy’s scientific mission. It is not, writes Daniel Lewis.
Nintendo details Zelda: Ocarina of Time midnight launch events at Nintendo NY and SF
We’re only two weeks away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake, so Nintendo is getting people ready by detailing what steps
Greenville Country Music Fest reveals 2027 lineup. See the headliners
Greenville Country Music Fest has unveiled its 2027 lineup, featuring Gavin Adcock, Sam Barber and Ty Myers ahead of ticket sales.
UMHB announces $2 million challenge grant for science lab facility
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) has announced that a generous donor who wants to remain anonymous has offered a $2 million challenge grant to support the …
Access Health CT Hosting Nine In-Person Enrollment Fairs Through November
Additional fairs will be announced for December and January, according to Access. All help is free.
Essentia Health breaks ground on new Horace clinic
The clinic, located at 7735 Jacks Way, is planned to open in late 2027.
Following NASA Grant, TCU Researcher Explains Planetary Defense
Rhiannon Mayne, Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science at Texas Christian University, was recently awarded a $3.6 million grant from NASA that will use West Texas’
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal
Bon Secours Mercy Health is acquiring a majority share in healthcare services company Surgery Partners in a take-private deal valuing the acquiree at $5.7 billion, the organizations announced Monda | The pending deal values the short-stay surgical platform at $5.7 billion, and is the latest example of large health systems' push to build out their ambulatory networks.
Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In Values
Apple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising maximum values across the iPad lineup and for most Macs following today's announcement of the new iPad mini. Every iPad category has gained value, although the increases are relatively modest. The iPad mini and standard iPad both rise by $20, while the iPad Air gains $15 and the iPad Pro increases by $10.
Youth Mental Health Action Lab: Strengthening School-Based Mental Health
Cross-agency teams from five states convened in Annapolis, Maryland, Oct. 7-8, for NGA’s second Youth Mental Health Action Lab focused on strengthening approaches to addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
Arsenal seriously interested in 22yo striker signing
Arsenal are seriously interested in signing Nicolo Tresoldi from Club Brugge, according to a report from Germany.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesSky Sports in Germany report that Arsenal are seriou...
Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium Name Lou DePaoli as President of Business Operations
Seasoned sports executive brings over 30 years of leadership experience, deep New England roots to Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Oct. 26, 2026) – Today, Rhode […]
Rhode Island FC hires Lou DePaoli as president of business operations
DePaoli said he intends to prioritize making Centreville Bank Stadium, which currently operates about 50 dates annually, a year-round entertainment destination.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC reporter Jonathan Amos
A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
Port Tampa Bay channel deepening advances with engineering work
Soil testing will guide design of the port’s generational infrastructure project, intended to lower transportation costs and improve the flow of goods throughout West Central Florida.
Celtics Announce Injury Report Ahead of Bulls Game
The Boston Celtics enter Monday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden carrying momentum from Friday’s 107-103 win over the defending champion New York Knicks. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and closed the game with a stretch that silenced a late Knicks run. The response after the opening-night collapse in Detroit was emphatic. […] The post Celtics Announce Injury Report Ahead of Bulls Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Emotional intelligence is the edge in an AI-fueled world, J.P. Morgan’s behavioral science head says
J.P. Morgan's Jeff Kreisler told DC West 2026 that emotional intelligence — empathy, trust-building and intrinsic motivation — is the advantage AI cannot replicate for financial professionals.
“Big Brother” winner Rick Devens’ wife announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘Send good vibes and prayers’
“Rick won ‘Big Brother’ and then we came home and I got diagnosed with breast cancer.”
Women’s Heart Health Care Starts at Puberty: New Shared Framework from Leading Medical Societies
The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released landmark publications that redefine women’s heart health, starting at puberty. Amanda Marma Perak, MD, MSCI, a pediatric cardiologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was the Vice-Chair of the collaborative writing group.