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First Business Bank Funds $7.5MM Ledgered Line Facility for In-Store Auditing Company

First Business Bank’s accounts receivable financing team funded a $7.5 million ledgered line facility for a Massachusetts-based company that performs in-store

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Sep 16 • 2:06 AM EDT • Business • abfjournal.com
Maple Leafs Share Hilarious Preseason Video on Social Media

The Toronto Maple Leafs shared a very funny video on Tuesday, Sept. 15, during the preseason. Just a few days before the preseason games begin, the Maple Leafs had a Leafs and Legends Charity Golf Classic, and it was a perfect occasion for the social media team to share a hilarious video. In this video, […] The post Maple Leafs Share Hilarious Preseason Video on Social Media appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 16 • 1:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tigers Crush Jays

Tigers 10 Blue Jays 1 That was less than fun. We’ve done well on bullpen days, but the problem with bullpen days is if it doesn’t go to plan, you can’t really change on the fly. If a pitcher is having a bad day, you really have to use him anyway. Especially if it is […]

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Sep 16 • 12:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rock for Relief raises the volume for local nonprofits

Spend a day listening to live music by the river — all while supporting two great local organizations during the annual Rock for Relief fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19, at

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Sep 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • themountaineer.com
Baileyton Celebration featured food, entertainment and fun

Some relatively light rain Saturday afternoon did not stop many from enjoying the Baileyton Celebration held Saturday and Sunday.

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Sep 15 • 11:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • greenevillesun.com
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Travis County approves Central Health budget, prioritizing mental health funding
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Sep 15 • 11:28 PM EDT • Health • cbsaustin.com
Hennepin County ends recovery fund program for small businesses impacted by Metro Surge

Hennepin County has ended a program meant to help small businesses affected by Operation Metro Surge.

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Sep 15 • 8:08 PM EDT • Business • kstp.com
Issue of N.Y. school funding back in court

At issue now is a relatively small piece of a years-long puzzle over how New York funds its schools.

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Sep 15 • 8:03 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Joint Finance Committee receives updates on tax collections, Rural Health Transformation

CHARLESTON – Members of the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Finance were updated Tuesday on the latest regarding general revenue fund tax collections and federal Rural Health Transformation grants on the last day of interim meetings. Department of Revenue Cabinet Secretary Eric Nelson and Deputy Secretary Pete Shirley said gains in the collections […]

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Sep 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • newsandsentinel.com
Fujitsu evolves Uvance business model for AI transformation

Fujitsu Limited today announced the evolution of its Uvance business model to address an era in which AI is fundamentally transforming business and society.

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Sep 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • global.fujitsu
Scammers target Hennepin County fund meant to aid businesses impacted by ICE surge
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Sep 15 • 7:40 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Hennepin County shuts down Metro Surge small business recovery fund because of fraud
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Sep 15 • 6:55 PM EDT • Business • kare11.com
Inspector General: High-Speed Rail Authority misused funds on travel, entertainment

California’s high-speed rail project is facing new scrutiny after the Office of the Inspector General found the California High-Speed Rail Authority paid more t

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Sep 15 • 6:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • kmph.com
Shailene Woodley laughs off Aaron Rodgers question after his podcast diss

Shailene Woodley isn’t letting her ex get her down. The “Paradise” actress was on her way into a pre-Emmys fundraiser on Sunday night when a nearby reporter called out, asking

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Sep 15 • 5:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Central Health approves $54M for mental healthcare

Central Health's board of managers approved a $1.015 billion fiscal year 2026-27 budget with $54 million in new funding for crisis and mental health services in Travis County.

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Sep 15 • 5:17 PM EDT • Health • communityimpact.com
PHOTOS: Duluth's 150th anniversary celebration

The City of Duluth celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sept. 12 with family-friendly activities and a concert featuring Smithereens and Grand Funk Railroad.

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Sep 15 • 3:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com
68% of physicists don't think the time started at the big bang

A recent survey shows researchers remain divided on fundamental concepts. But that’s not a bad thing.

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Sep 15 • 2:37 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Lawmakers seek to bolster 988 Lifeline with $100 million

Communities would be able to apply for funding to build up their mobile crisis response teams.

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Sep 15 • 2:33 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
'Most Excellent 90s Dance Party' planned for St. Augustine

A 90s themed dance party in St. Augustine offers an alcohol free night of throwback tunes, retro fun and a reasonable bedtime.

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Sep 15 • 2:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • staugustine.com
NSF advances NSF OPAL toward construction-ready design

The URochester-led NSF OPAL project awarded initial funding to support the final design phase for a world-leading high-power laser facility.

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Sep 15 • 2:18 PM EDT • Science • rochester.edu
Gates Foundation is pledging $1 billion to spread AI to the world's poorest communities

The funding, spread over two years, targets AI tools for healthcare workers, smallholder farmers, and teachers in low-income countries

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Sep 15 • 2:07 PM EDT • Health • qz.com
Brightcore Nutrition: How gut health impacts your cognitive function

Chances are Alzheimer’s or Dementia has touched your life in one way or another. The statistics behind the disease are staggering. According to the World Health Organization, 57 million peopl…

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Sep 15 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • krqe.com
Interim Report: Joint Committee on Finance

The Joint Finance Committee met this morning. First, the committee heard from the Department of Revenue. The general revenue fund is $34.8 million over the estimate. The personal income tax revenue and sales tax revenue are both up. Severance is under the estimate. The state road fund is $27.2 million…

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Sep 15 • 1:57 PM EDT • Health • blog.wvlegislature.gov
Google just shared these fun Pixel 11 blueprint wallpapers [Gallery]

Google has shared some new blueprint-style wallpapers for the Pixel 11 series, and they look pretty awesome. Shared through the...

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Sep 15 • 1:55 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
"I genuinely felt like I was dying." Maine woman shares her struggle and coping with mental health

Sweetser's biggest fundraiser of the year is this week, and a woman will share how, she says, the organization saved her life. She shared her struggle with mental health - and message for Mainers - with Maine's Total Coverage ahead of the event.

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Sep 15 • 1:12 PM EDT • Health • wmtw.com
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health Receives $4.8 Million in Capital Funding to Enhance Patient Care at Gun Hill

Bronx, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health today announced $4.8 million in Fiscal Year 2027 City Council capital funding, sponsored by New York City

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Sep 15 • 1:09 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
SC awards 228 grants with Rural Health Transformation Program funding

Gov. Henry McMaster announced on Tuesday the recipients of the Rural Health Transformation Program funding.South Carolina has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,

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Sep 15 • 12:50 PM EDT • Health • abcnews4.com
DeSantis splits with the state GOP on Amendment 1 and reserve funds

It would increase the amount of money lawmakers can put into a key reserve fund. DeSantis called it a "foolish" proposal.

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Sep 15 • 12:36 PM EDT • Politics • wusf.org
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Health Policy Watch | LGBTIQ groups in repressive countries are worst affected by US funding cuts

HIV services, mental health and harm reduction programmes have been severely affected by the huge funding cuts to organisations providing services for LGBTIQ people over the past 18 months.

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Sep 15 • 12:20 PM EDT • Health • eatg.org
CHIP Implementation Efforts at PHIG-Funded Local Health Departments

Learn how local public health jurisdictions are bolstering their work using community health improvement plans.

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Sep 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • astho.org
Food business center serving El Paso closes, Trump claws back funding

The federal government terminated the USDA program and plans to reallocate its remaining funds.

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Sep 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • elpasomatters.org
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez, American Small Businesses Fight Back Against Trump SBA’s Discriminatory Anti-Immigrant Lending Policies

More than 120 small businesses and organizations pen letter of support for Ranking Member Markey’s resolution striking down Trump’s ban on awarding SBA loans to green card holders Letter (PDF) (Washington, September 15) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today garnered additional support from Main Street small businesses for his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s discriminatory policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. In a letter of support, more than 120 American small businesses and community organizations, led by Small Business Majority, applauded Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to overturn the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant lending ban and advocated for the passage of Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution in the Senate. House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) is leading the resolution in the House of Representatives. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, Trump’s SBA made an estimated $5.5 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 jobs nationwide. “The Trump administration’s continued attacks on American small businesses and jobs are anti-American, they’re discriminatory, and they’re dragging down our communities and our economy. Thanks to partners like Small Business Majority, countless small businesses, and community organizations, we are fighting back and holding them accountable,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I will not stop fighting to rescind this hateful policy that attacks American entrepreneurs and prevents them from pursuing the American Dream.” “Small businesses and organizations across the country are sending a clear message that the Trump administration's discriminatory lending rules are bad for business,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. “I want to thank Small Business Majority for leading this effort and amplifying the voices of the entrepreneurs who create jobs and strengthen our local economies. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will keep pushing to stop these attacks on the American Dream and ensure that every eligible entrepreneur can access the capital they need to succeed.” In the letter, the small businesses write, “Congress must reaffirm its commitment to serving those who are rightfully and legally entitled to accessing key government guaranteed loan programs in pursuit of the American Dream. Restoring access to responsible, government-guaranteed loans for such a critical segment of our economy will allow thousands of small businesses to access the capital they require to grow and invest in American communities. If Congress does not act to protect access to the very ideals that our country was founded upon by rewarding those who adhere strictly to legal immigration pathways, local economies, communities and Main Street will pay the price.” Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and more than 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In July, Ranking Member Markey and Ranking Member Velázquez introduced a bicameral resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential SBA loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. ###

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Sep 15 • 11:58 AM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
UNICEF says thousands of children require mental health support after Nepal floods

Three weeks after the devastating flash floods in Nepal, about 17,000 children require urgent mental health and psychosocial support in the country, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.

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Sep 15 • 11:54 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
Is Meta Stock Still The Self-Funding Ad Business You Bought?

If you bought Meta Platforms (META) for its advertising engine, the engine still runs: revenue rose 28% year over year in the June 2026 quarter, and its Advantage+ automated campaigns keep growing. What has changed is where the cash goes afterward.

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Sep 15 • 11:53 AM EDT • Business • trefis.com
Mental health help: Travis County to vote on 6% tax hike to address growing issue

Central Health is seeking a 6% property tax hike to fund $127.5 million in mental health and recovery services next year as Austin’s tax burden grows.

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Sep 15 • 11:45 AM EDT • Health • austinfreepress.org
Providence to receive $1.1B from Nike co-founder to build women’s health hospital in Oregon

Providence will receive $1.1 billion from Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny — one of the largest gifts ever pledged to a U.S. healthcare institution — to build Oregon's first women's hospital and expand cardiovascular services. The funds, directed to Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Heart Institute, build on the Knights' prior $200 million gift to the heart institute.

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Sep 15 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • geekwire.com
Providence announces $1.1 billion pledge from Phil and Penny Knight

The donation will fund a new women’s hospital and cardiovascular care. It's part of the Knights' history of funding health research and hospitals in Oregon, including $200 million in previous gifts to Providence's Heart Institute and a recent $2 billion pledge to OHSU.

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Sep 15 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • opb.org
RFK Jr. returns to his roots

Kennedy will keynote a Children's Health Defense event, and hospitals are disappointed by GOP's rural health fund.

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Sep 15 • 10:55 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Whose Tradition? The Global South and the Politics of the Tradwife Narrative

The fundamental question is not just whether the tradwife is anti-feminist, but what happens when one model of the "ideal woman" becomes a global aspiration through digital platforms.

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Sep 15 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • moderndiplomacy.eu
UH Lake Health Auxiliary sponsoring Silver Lady II jewelry fundraiser

The Auxiliary of University Hospitals Lake Health is sponsoring the Silver Lady II jewelry fundraising sale with proceeds to benefit the auxiliary. The public can shop for a large collection of uniquely designed 925 sterling silver…

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Sep 15 • 9:33 AM EDT • Health • news-herald.com
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The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation

A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans.

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Sep 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • americanprogress.org
Evvy raises $40M for at-home women's health testing

After a funding pullback last year, women's health tech financing has rebounded in 2026.

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Sep 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Businesses can now apply for NIH funding

RFK Jr. to speak at Children's Health Defense conference, how to protect your heart in outer space, and more health news

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Sep 15 • 8:03 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Southern Indiana riverfront project risks losing $6.5M in state funding

Indiana officials may pull $6.5 million from the Jeffboat redevelopment if the $1 billion Jeffersonville project fails to show progress by mid-November.

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Sep 15 • 7:02 AM EDT • Business • bizjournals.com
UK trade unions warn against ‘Americanisation of our politics’ from big political donations

Bosses call union funding ‘cleanest money in politics’ as they stop short of backing cap after Reform UK given £72m

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Sep 15 • 7:01 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Is Vanguard Health Care Index Admiral (VHCIX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?

Mutual Fund Report for VHCIX

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Sep 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, postseason, Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.

This is going to be a fun finish to the season, huh?

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Sep 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Taylor aims to rein in private equity in healthcare, restore Medicaid funding and ACA subsidies

Taylor, who was first elected to her current role as Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2011 and who is vying to unseat longtime Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, would also explore ways to more tightly regulate private equity in healthcare, if she’s elected.

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Sep 15 • 5:28 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Can Business Leaders and Mamdani Find Common Ground?

A new group organized by business executives agrees with the mayor about expanding child care access. They may not agree on how to fund it.

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Sep 15 • 5:03 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing

Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing in Union city on Saturday night, the final of this year’s series of free concerts at the venue.

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Sep 15 • 3:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • winchesternewsgazette.com
NIH awards multi-university team over $4M to improve women’s health

MSU researchers lead a $4.6 million NIH-funded project using AI and computational models to improve medication safety and precision care for women.

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Sep 15 • 2:56 AM EDT • Health • msutoday.msu.edu
Next governor should fix dysfunctional CU Board of Regents

Earlier this year, the governor and state legislature finally agreed to revamp the board of directors at the Regional Transportation District, downsizing the board while adding appointed members (Polis signs RTD overhaul bill aimed at rebuilding transit ridership, Colorado Politics, May 27). Hopefully the state’s next governor will convince the legislature to fix another problematic […]

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Sep 15 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Ricoh invests in mental health technology company Intellect through the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅱ | Global

Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced that it has invested in Intellect Company Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company providing a mental health platform for organizations, through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅱ.

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Sep 15 • 2:02 AM EDT • Health • ricoh.com
2 years after launching bridal, wedding attire now makes up half of Tanner Fletcher’s business

After being a finalist in the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund program, the brand has grown thanks to its gender-neutral design sense and celeb fans.

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Sep 15 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • glossy.co
Politics, Pixels and Power

The White House has turned political messaging into an arcade game, and the result is less funny that it seems. On Sept. 3, a collection of five retro-style games designed around President Donald Trump’s policies were launched on the White House’s website. The games take familiar arcade throwbacks and give them a MAGA makeover, turning...

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Sep 14 • 9:18 PM EDT • Politics • paisano-online.com
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Celebrate the 25th Oktoberfest Southlake with great food, entertainment, and a Bavarian spirit!

The 25th Oktoberfest Southlake offers FREE, family-friendly fun from October 16 – 18 at Southlake Town Square.

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Sep 14 • 8:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • nbcdfw.com
House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently

The Common Cents Act passed the House to officially end penny minting and establish cash rounding to the nearest nickel for cash transactions.

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Sep 14 • 7:33 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Will Netflix’s Latest Horror Film Save Its Summer? And Introducing a New Data Source...

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) All month, I’ve been polling you, my readers, on how we think the summer’s biggest blockbusters will do when they eventually land on streaming, and I wanted to share the results. First up, how readers think The Odyssey will perform when it comes to Peacock... People are pretty bullish that The Odyssey will smash it for Peacock. I don’t know that it will have as much rewatchability as Wicked did for kids, but we’ll see. It is now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. One note: almost half of Christopher Nolan’s films weren’t available for streaming the week The Odyssey came to theaters, including some of his biggest films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer and Insomnia. If you did want to watch the others, Prime Video had Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy, HBO Max only had The Dark Knight trilogy (even though Warner Bros. produced most of Nolan’s films), Hulu had The Prestige and Interstellar, and Paramount+ had Interstellar. So you needed at least two streaming subscriptions to catch the rest. Warner Bros. whiffed right here. I know they have long term licensing deals, but they should have tried to get as many Nolan films on HBO Max for launch as possible. Here are the results for Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The audience is a bit more mixed on this one, with everyone agreeing Spider-Man will swing to a big opening, but not necessarily elite or best all time. On to this week’s issue. Netflix continues searching for a hit straight-to-streaming summer film and Lioness and Ted Lasso allow me to look at the difference between a “hit” and a ‘hit for them”. All that, plus new YA/teen melodramas on Prime Video and Netflix, the House of the Dragon finale, USA Network claims a big opening, more big NFL ratings, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But we start with a fun new data announcement. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of August 3rd to August 9th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe A New Data Source: Reelgood’s Data on Content Libraries Here’s a fun new treat for you. Reelgood—an online service and app that lets users track where shows or films are streaming—is providing data every month for the Streaming Ratings Report on the size of each streamer’s catalogue, along with the new shows and films for each streamer. Yay! Previously, I had pulled “new shows on streamers premiering on the first of the month”: While I liked that data cut, it was a big wonky since it didn’t show all of the new shows or movies that came to a streamer each month. Instead, I would have preferred something like this from Reelgood’s annual report: And now we have it! I’m going to feature Reelgood’s data monthly, showing both total catalogue size and new shows and films appearing on the charts. That’s going to make these two cool new charts. First, here’s the size of various streamers’ film catalogues… (By the way, Reelgood offered to make the charts for me, but I like doing that task by hand to understand the data better.) They also provided data back to last year. Here’s the number of films timeline: And here are the new films on each streamer for the month prior to Aug: As I get used to this data, I plan to keep tinkering with how I display it, but I’m excited to feature it monthly. Today, I’m sharing the film charts; next issue, I’m going to feature TV shows by streamer. Now, in full disclosure, Reelgood is a sponsor of this little-newsletter-that-could. But in my constant quest to figure out what streamer various shows and films are on, I was already a Reelgood user before this sponsorship. I go to their website all the time, and their data is very accurate on where shows are (or have been). Plus, I’ve been sharing their weekly top ten lists for years now, pre-sponsorship. For me, this is a great win-win, since I get to amplify a service I love, and I get a cool new data source to play with. Now, normally folks don’t usually mention their sponsors directly, but as I wrote before, as I start featuring ads in my newsletter, I plan to be extremely open about who is sponsoring my writing so you can trust what I write. Television - Two Big Returning Shows Look Set to Take Over The Charts One key question when it comes to judging streaming shows is whether a show is a “hit” or a “hit for them”. To be clear, the former means a show that’s one of the top shows on streaming, no questions asked. The latter means a show is one of the biggest, for a given streamer. That distinction makes a big difference! It’s really good to be one of the biggest shows on a streamer; it’s much better to be the biggest on streaming, despite the size of a streamer. Because, as we’ve seen now, nearly every streamer—while lacking the number of subscribers or usage of Netflix—can make hit TV shows: Paramount released Landman, whose first and second seasons were among the top two TV shows the year they came out. HBO Max’s The Pitt’s second season is the biggest show of the year so far. Love Island USA was the top show in 2025 for Peacock. And, crucially for today’s discussion: Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 2023, Ted Lasso was actually the top streaming show of the year according to Nielsen! So even Apple TV (formerly +) can make hit shows. It just doesn’t make them that often. And looking at the Nielsen charts this week, we have two prime candidates for this discussion: That’s right: Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV for its fourth season. Did it return in all its expected glory? Sure, though right now it’s still just a “hit for Apple TV”, but we’ll see how long it lasts on the charts. Its ten episodes are coming out weekly. (Smart choice, Apple!) Ted Lasso started out strong, actually making the Nielsen charts the week before new episodes dropped, which is a rare feat. (Shows like Stranger Things or Bridgerton have pulled that off. That’s terrific company to join!) On Nielsen, it opened to 14.4 million hours in its first week, and 16.6 million the week of 10-Aug. Here’s how that compares to previous seasons: Apple put out that this is their biggest TV launch through two days ever, and looking at the chart and Apple TV’s viewership history, I’d believe it. Here’s Apple’s top shows for season two and beyond: Other data tells a (mostly) similar story. Ted Lasso made Samba TV and it has elite IMDb scores, an insane 8.7 on 465K reviews. The only outlier is Luminate, where the latest season only had 7.4 million hours, and no other seasons made the top ten. As you’ll see below, that’s well below some other solid, but not spectacular shows like Sterling Point, Ride or Die or Furious. I’d be surprised if Ted Lasso isn’t bigger than those other shows, but it’s fine for different data sources to occasionally disagree. And while it’s sucky to bring this up, given that Warner Bros. produced this show, I do wonder how the streaming wars may have been different if Ted Lasso landed on HBO Max initially instead of Apple. I don’t think one show can make or break a streamer, but given HBO’s brand, it could have helped bring people to that streamer much earlier in its lifespan. (Though yeah, I don’t love calling out executives for passing on hit shows, since that’s just the nature of the job. Even the absolute best execs will pass on lots of successful shows. The key is not greenlighting the under-performers/misses.) The other show I’m thinking about in the “hit or hit for them” category is Lioness from Paramount+. Like Ted Lasso, its first season missed the charts, but it’s grown its audience since then. Here’s how season three opened: 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… How Lioness did on streaming... Two new melodramas for Netflix and Prime Video... Whether Netflix’s latest horror film saved its summer... Hulu’s Furious and Prime Video’s Ride or Die continuing their strong runs... The latest high profile showrunner to flop on streaming... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Next week, we’ve got a double issue—since the week of 17-Aug had very few notable new shows or films—so I’ll look at HBO’s Lanterns, Prime Video’s Reacher, Netflix’s Tires, Outer Banks (which posted up huge numbers four years ago), an Aussie romance, and another baseball event (that didn’t resonate). And a bunch of movies like the latest dramedy from an Adam Sandler daughter, Don’t Say Good Luck, Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+, Michael on Starz, and more. Later this month, we’ve got a ton of shows and films to analyze! Movies will be the big story, featuring a box office bomb (Supergirl on HBO Max) and an “underperformer” (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+) contending with a bunch of star-studded straight-to-streaming films like Netflix’s The Whisper Man (Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and De Niro!), Mayday on Apple TV+ (Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh!), The Runner (Gal Gadot) and The Last Sunrise (Eva Longoria and Maia Reficco) on Prime Video. Plus, a ton of TV shows have sophomore seasons coming out. Will The Gentleman put up big numbers on Netflix or suffer from a sophomore slump? Leanne and Beauty in Black on Netflix seem small, but they both might be bigger than you think. Hulu has a bunch of shows: a new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (the first after all the controversy last year) and the second season of Chad Powers (from Peyton Manning’s production company and starring Glen Powell). This one flopped last year; can it score a touchdown this year? Same goes for FX’s Adults, which I didn’t track last year; will it hit this year? Peacock’s The Office spinoff, The Paper and Apple TV’s Dark Matter also return for second seasons. And Netflix has more Untold specials featuring Vince Young, Raygun (that horrible breakdancer) and Mr. T. Long term, Paramount+ is rebooting yet another franchise, Clueless, and I’m somewhat bullish on this new show. The talent attached (Alicia Silverstone) and creative Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (of The O.C. and Gossip Girl) also feel solid...if they make it funny like the original.

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Millions in health care funding could be lost under Amendment 3

Amendment 3 could strip millions from Central Florida hospital districts that help low-income and uninsured residents get care.

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Amazon Business Expands Reconciliation Report with Line-Item Detail

The marketplace’s updated report adds 41 data fields to help finance teams match charges, track refunds and allocate spending, continuing its expansion beyond product purchasing into back-office support.

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Kennedy Center faces ‘fiscal collapse’ unless Trump’s name returns

Leaders at the Kennedy Center warn that the arts institution faces certain “fiscal collapse” and could close within days. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports on a proposal linking President Trump’s fundraising help to restoring his name to the building.

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Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

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Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

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Leeds 4-1 Newcastle: What Jaissle said

In the Premier League you need to bring the fundamentals on to the pitch, the physicality. Newcastle's six game unbeaten run against Leeds in the Premier League came to an end this evening (W2 D4), suffering their first defeat against them since January 2021.

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Bellevue startup Temporal sees valuation jump to $12.6 billion with latest funding round

Temporal, the Bellevue app development startup, raised $550 million at a $12.55 billion valuation, doubling its worth since February.

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Scientists map massive layer of life just beneath our feet

Until recently, nobody had visualized the fungal "Wood Wide Web."

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Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cuts

In an Aug. 25 letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the senators requested a briefing on the decisions and expressed concern over the impacts of abruptly ending health research projects.

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Portland business owner sued for fraud after taking $348K in COVID relief loans

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland business owner is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly misusing COVID relief funds. Ramzy Hattar is accused of collecting money from multiple Small Bus…

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NCDHHS receives grants to strengthen mental health programs

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, and the department says the funding will help its efforts to lower suicide deaths and attempts in the state.

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SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk & Wheel Supports Adaptive Sports Athletes at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

/PRNewswire/ -- SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk & Wheel is celebrating its 23rd year raising funds for adaptive sports and fitness programs at MedStar National...

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Shore Capital Moves Transformations Care Network to Continuation Vehicle

This is an exclusive BHB+ story Chicago-based Shore Capital Partners has moved the outpatient mental health company Transformations Care Network to a

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Noon Business Lunch 9/14/26: Mortgage rates, car ownership cost, John Deere AI chatbot, National Community Investment Fund

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about why mortgage rates are jumping, the ongoing econo…

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USF College Of Marine Science Lands NOAA Deal To Advance Seafloor Mapping

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey has renewed its partnership with USF's Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies through a five-year cooperative agreement, funding AI-driven seafloor mapping research that spans autonomous vehicles, crowdsourced bathymetry, and cross-college engineering collaboration.

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Minnesota offers $3.22 million in grants for soil health projects

Soil and water conservation districts can weigh in on funding needs through Oct. 15

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Fundraising effort launched after Hyde Fire destroys Sonoma family’s livelihood; 2 injured firefighters OK

The fire’s cause has not been determined but is being investigated.

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Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch

ProPublica reported that Umar Kremlev "footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses"

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Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch

ProPublica reported that Umar Kremlev "footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses"

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Please Stop Conflating Sports Betting Handle With Spending On Entertainment

Editor’s note: The Cashout for paid subscribers will publish on Tuesday. Every September there’s a huge uptick in how much people bet on sports with the start of football season. Which means it’s time to get ahead of a ridiculous narrative before it picks up steam on social media or in mainstream media. Subscribe Every few months I see some version of this: [ Charlie Bilello@charliebilello Americans bet over $165 billion on sports last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined. 1:00 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 4.1M Views 258 Replies · 674 Reposts · 4.23K Likes ](https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2071217050328895935?s=20) Fortune published this in July. The headline and start of the story tell the same narrative (emphasis added): Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined: The North American box office totaled $8.87 billion in 2025, which is still 22% below pre-pandemic levels. Recorded music revenue hit a record $11.5 billion. Live music like concerts and festivals brought in $18.51 billion. Meanwhile, book publishers tracked by the Association of American Publishers reported $14.6 billion for the year. And the U.S. museum industry generated an estimated $16.4 billion. Add it up and the total comes to roughly $70 billion, which is less than half what Americans wagered on sports. The story, to its credit, goes on to tell us why sports betting is entirely different, although people who only read headlines will miss that nuance. (The tweet above definitely skips over the nuance.) I will mostly be preaching to the choir here, but it’s worth saying out loud: Wagering money on sports is not the same thing as spending on entertainment from a financial perspective. When you spend money on a movie or concert ticket, that money is gone. You exchanged money for an experience. It’s a good trade! I get to have fun for “x” dollars. (Unless the movie sucks, I guess.) When you bet money on sports, the money is not necessarily gone every time you wager it. It could be gone, but sometimes it’s not and you actually get more money back! That’s not “spending” money or something you should try to compare directly to entertainment spend. A far better comp would be how much people lose at sports betting. That number was more like $17 billion in the US last year, at least for state-regulated sportsbooks. Why are we trying to equate handle and entertainment spending? I dunno. It makes for splashy headlines, I guess. Now, people should be betting for entertainment, and not because they expect to win in the long term; no doubt about it. Anyway, here’s hoping I don’t see people saying Americans “spent” hundreds of millions of dollars on sports betting this fall. Mindway AI and DraftKings Expand Responsible Gaming Drive with Launch of Gamalyze American Football In time for the NFL kickoff, Mindway AI has expanded its partnership with DraftKings to launch Gamalyze American Football the second title in the neuroscience-based Gamalyze Sports collection. Following the success of Gamalyze Football (soccer) during the FIFA World Cup, this gridiron-themed update replaces static questionnaires with immersive, stadium-inspired gameplay. Backed by 10+ years of Aarhus University research, Gamalyze evaluates real-time decision-making to deliver instant, unbiased player risk assessments. Integrated into DraftKings’ platform and nationwide activations, it engages fans when excitement peaks. Ready to upgrade your player protection? Contact Mindway AI to try Gamalyze Sports today. Gambling news roundup 🚨The important stuff 1st NFL Sunday of Season ‘Champagne-Popping Day for Bettors’ (Covers): “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks,” Caesars’ head of football Joey Feazel said prior to the Sunday night game. “Caesars Sportsbook reported that Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson were among the top five most-bet players to reach the end zone, and all of them cashed tickets.” [ Ben Fawkes@BFawkes22 A @CaesarsSports oddsmaker on how Week 1 has gone so far: “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks.” ➡️8 of 10 most popular anytime TD scorers cashed 1:31 AM · Sep 14, 2026 · 276K Views 16 Replies · 16 Reposts · 615 Likes ](https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/2099310001927995849?s=20) 🔍 Are we already getting a “customer-friendly results” narrative in Week 1? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with CNBC about the prediction markets industry: “We think that there needs to be stronger regulations into the predictive markets,” Goodell said. “We want to see that to protect the integrity of our game. We want to make sure we’re protecting the consumers that are on those platforms for the NFL. So, we’re continuing to have conversations with them and talk to them about the things that we think they need to do to strengthen that so that they could be potential partners at some point in the future.” More on the NFL + PMs: [ Straight to the Point Quid Pro Quo The NFL has asked Kalshi and other prediction markets to remove certain easy to manipulate markets. Does a potential partnership hang in the balance… Read more 6 hours ago · 19 likes · Steve Ruddock ](https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/p/quid-pro-quo?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) Kalshi was on my podcast?: Kalshi was on my podcast [ The Event Horizon Episode 32: Talking Prediction Market Enforcement With Kalshi’s Robert DeNault Kalshi? On my podcast? Yep… Listen now 5 hours ago · 6 likes · 1 comment · Dustin Gouker ](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-32-talking-prediction-market-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) DraftKings Enhances Responsible Engagement Efforts With New Customer Initiatives, Tools and Education (press release): DraftKings Inc. today announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that promotes responsible engagement, a PGA TOUR sweepstakes that promotes customer engagement with responsible engagement features, the launch of Gamalyze American Football in collaboration with Mindway AI, and new custom cool-off options that give customers enhanced flexibility when choosing a cool-off period. The initiatives build on DraftKings’ commitment to making responsible engagement an integral part of the customer experience and providing players with accessible tools and resources that help them make informed choices about their gaming experience. “At DraftKings, responsible engagement is embedded in how we operate and is essential to building trust with our customers and our long-term sustainability,” said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings. “We’ve continued to invest in tools and resources that give customers enhanced access to information about their play and more choices for managing how they engage. From My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet to player-set limits and new custom cool-offs, we’re continuing to evolve our approach while promoting awareness and use of the tools and resources available to help customers play responsibly.” … DraftKings is launching a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that continues the pair’s road trip and promotes responsible engagement and awareness of the tools and resources available to help customers make informed choices about their gaming experience and engage responsibly. The campaign was initially launched on Sep. 10th and will reach customers through digital channels, bringing responsible engagement messaging to fans in an engaging way. bet365 Launches “The Matchup,” a New Weekly Video Podcast Hosted by Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders (press release): "bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, today announced the launch of “The Matchup,” a new weekly video podcast hosted by former Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders. Featuring current and former NFL players, the original series marks a significant, intentional investment in football as bet365 works to become a go-to destination for U.S. bettors throughout the season. “The Matchup” premieres September 10, with new episodes released weekly in both video and audio formats. Full episodes will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available, with clips and additional content rolling out across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok. The show is being produced by Last Row Digital Media. Each week, Harris and Sanders will be joined by guests from across the game to break down the biggest NFL matchups, unpack the latest league news and share perspectives that go beyond the box score. By bringing together two former players with distinct perspectives and firsthand experience, “The Matchup” will give audiences timely context and a deeper understanding of the teams, players and storylines shaping the week ahead. “Every great football conversation starts with a matchup—who has the edge, what everyone is overlooking and what could change the game,” said Chris Harris Jr. “Emmanuel and I have experienced the game from different perspectives, and we want the audience to feel like they are part of the conversation and leave every episode knowing more about the week ahead.” Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing strategies. Robert draws on federal clerkship experience and appellate defense work to advise iGaming clients on litigation exposure, white-collar risk, and regulatory defense across multiple jurisdictions. Read More: Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries 🔮 Prediction markets Update on legal action in Connecticut: [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL Connecticut says gaming service license holders which received subpoenas over sports prediction markets “are not under investigation” by the @CTDCP but may possess information that could assist the state “in evaluating the conduct of prediction market platforms.” 2:31 PM · Sep 13, 2026 · 844 Views 5 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2099143914271670576?s=20) American Gaming Association Opposes CFTC Bid to Block New York Prediction-Market Enforcement (DeFi Rate): “The brief points to the Ninth Circuit’s Aug. 28 decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, which the AGA says supports New York’s authority to regulate sports contracts as gambling. It also cites Kalshi advertising, product comparisons and reporting on Kalshi’s sports volume to argue that the economic product resembles a sportsbook wager more than a conventional financial hedge.” [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL AGA intervenes in CFTC v. NY case to oppose CFTC request for preliminary injunction, says the CFTC’s arguments “obfuscate a simple truth: prediction markets offer sports betting.” Highlights CA9 decision, @DustinGouker (6x), and $1.32 billion in OSB taxes for NY (0 from PMs). Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL High stakes hearing on Monday in CFTC v. New York State. If SDNY judge Lorna Schofield denies the CFTC’s motion for preliminary injunction, the New York AG would have a clearer path for securing a state court geofencing order against Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. 2:08 AM · Sep 13, 2026 · 4.78K Views 1 Reply · 2 Reposts · 8 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2098957043474280584?s=20) Gaming Commission remains member of gambling council after questions raised over ties to Kalshi (Mass Live): “The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi.” Sponsor’s messageTrusted Voices: Conversations About Betting is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, including information on warning signs, risks and proxy betting. The program is led by retired professional basketball player Randy Livingston and his wife, basketball agent Anita Smith, who share their personal stories related to problem gambling, with the hope of preventing others from experiencing similar harms. Learn more and join the conversation here. 📣 Industry news Gaming M&A: Latest Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals (SBC Americas): “But what else is happening in the world of gaming mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships? Here, we round up some of the news you might have missed.” BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the Minnesota Vikings in Canada (press release): BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vikings marks across approved sports betting, online casino and marketing activities in Canada. In addition, Vikings Big Kick LuckyTap™, a casino game by Design Works Gaming, is available now exclusively at BetMGM Casino in Alberta and Ontario. “Vikings fans bring a level of passion and loyalty that extends well beyond game day,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM. “As the home of one of the largest collections of sports-themed casino content in North America, BetMGM is uniquely positioned to combine sports fandom with iGaming. We are eager to start football season off strong with another fantastic partnership especially as we expand our reach in Canada to Alberta.” Martin Nance, Minnesota Vikings Chief Marketing Officer, said, “As we continue to deepen our connection with Vikings fans across Canada, we’re proud to welcome BetMGM as the team’s official sports betting and online casino partner in Canada. Their commitment to innovation and fan engagement aligns well with our organization, and we’re excited to create memorable experiences that celebrate Vikings football and connect with Canadian fans in new and meaningful ways.” Caesars Entertainment Launches Ball Rush Jackpots™ in New Jersey,the Latest Proprietary Online Title from Empire Creative™ (press release): Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the launch of Ball Rush Jackpots™, a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative™, the Company’s in-house game development studio. Now live in New Jersey across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, Ball Rush Jackpots is expected to become available in additional jurisdictions where Caesars offers online casino gaming following regulatory approval. The title expands Caesars’ growing portfolio of proprietary online casino titles, following the successful launch of Ca$hline™ earlier this year and further diversifying the Company’s lineup beyond traditional slots and table games. Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay experience where players drop a ball down a board filled with pegs to land in a prize slot. As balls navigate independently through a field of pegs, every drop creates new opportunities to collect feature symbols, unlock bonuses and pursue jackpots, delivering a different experience with every round. “Ball Rush Jackpots delivers a different kind of casino experience for our players, combining easy-to-understand gameplay with meaningful customization, exciting bonus opportunities and jackpot potential,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital. “As we continue expanding our proprietary content portfolio, we’re focused on creating games that are simple to pick up, rewarding to revisit and designed around the features players enjoy most.” Bally’s Corporation Secures New Financing to Support the Development of the Bally’s Bronx Project (press release): Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) announced today that it secured new financing led by WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP to fund further development of the Bally’s Bronx project and general corporate purposes. The new financing comprises closing date term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and delayed draw term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $160 million (together, the “Facilities”). … Bally’s Chairman of the Board, Soo Kim, commented, “This important financing allows us to progress the pre-construction planning process so that we are ready to complete the remainder of the capital raise and remain on schedule. Furthermore, the additional liquidity provides us greater flexibility for other capital opportunities.” WORLD JAI ALAI LEAGUE LAUNCHES CENTENNIAL SEASON AND ENTERS NEXT CHAPTER IN MIAMI (press release): The World Jai Alai League will open its 2026 fall season on Tuesday, September 15 at Miami’s JAM Arena, beginning a milestone season that marks 100 years since professional Jai Alai first arrived in Miami. Season X, the tenth season of the Battle Court team-based competition launched in 2022, will also be the first since entrepreneur and sports asset investor Rob Gough acquired the World Jai Alai League in August 2026. The acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the league. World Jai Alai League will maintain the existing Battle Court competition and operating format, with Chief Operating Officer Scott Savin overseeing Season X. Gough and his team will use the coming months to listen to players and fans, evaluate opportunities across the league, and execute plans for a broader evolution of Jai Alai’s presentation, live experience, media, marketing and commercial strategy beginning in 2027. “This is a really unique moment for Jai Alai,” said Rob Gough, Owner of the World Jai Alai League. “We have a sport with more than 100 years of history in Miami, extraordinary athletes and incredible speed, but I also believe there is enormous untapped potential.” bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August (SBC Americas): “In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game performance in online slots across its North American online casino markets.” The Closing Line is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Samsung pokes fun at iPhone to Android switching drama in reality star-packed ad [Video]

Switching from iPhone to Android is a process that’s getting continually better and, in a new ad, Samsung pokes fun...

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Reeves announces $104M in rural health funding for facility and technology improvements

Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday announced 167 awards together worth over $104 million to providers across Mississippi for projects aimed at improving rural health care.

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Mastodon Art/Science Fair "Nite at the Races" set for Sept. 19th

The Mastodon Art Science Regional Fair will be holding its annual “Nite at the Races” fundraiser this...

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‘A financial lifeline’: Rural pharmacists hope federal funds can bridge healthcare gaps

CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) -- A large federal grant could help better connect rural pharmacies with local physicians.The Ohio Department of Health recently announced that $2 million from the T

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As marketing job postings drop, companies are looking for new skills

Indeed CMO James Whitemore says that while marketing job postings are down, it's the function itself that is evolving, Companies need versatile, business-literate marketers in an AI-driven world.

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Leading Health Organizations Unite in Washington to Celebrate Health Leadership and Launch the National Hispanic Health Foundation Action Fund

/PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and...

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Phoenix student-led fundraiser shines light on teen mental health

The Swim for the Light raises money for Valleywise Health’s behavioral health programs.

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DiscoverFest returns to Science Museum Oklahoma Sept. 19 with free STEM fun for kids
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Gov. Stein Announces $1.25 Million to Expand School-Based Health Centers, Including Appalachian District Health Department

Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.25 million in federal funding through the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program to expand preventive and acute health care, provide nutrition support and address behavioral health needs at school-based health centers. Five organizations will receive funding: the Appalachian District Health Department, …

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Phoenix student-led fundraiser shines light on teen mental health

The student-led fundraiser “Swim for the Light” raises money for Valleywise Health’s behavioral health programs.

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fundivi Expands Small Business Access To Capital Through Hybrid Lending Model

BROOKLYN, NY, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- fundivi combines direct in-house lending with a vetted partner network and cash-flow-based underwriting to widen approval options for small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. fundivi, a Brooklyn, New York-based business funding platform, is expanding small business access to capital through a hybrid lending model that pairs direct in-house financing with a vetted network of funding partners. The approach allows business owners to submit a single

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Sep 14 • 12:42 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Aon seeks to raise $13.5 billion from bond sale to fund USI deal

It's one of the biggest M&A financing deals to come to market in 2026.

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Sep 14 • 12:27 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Police Benevolent Association, NRA Political Victory Fund back Byron Donalds in Governor's race

Significant endorsements continue to come in as the campaign heads toward the stretch run.

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Sep 14 • 12:12 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Mental Health for Young Athletes

While youth sports are meant to promote fun, teamwork, and healthy habits, many young athletes find themselves navigating high levels of stress and performance anxiety. On this week's My Mom Club, sponsored by PremierU, Dr. Katherine Caldwell, a WashU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, joined us to share how parents can help their kids manage mental health alongside physical training. My Mom Club is sponsored by PremierU, with locations in St. Louis, Swansea, and Marion. To learn more or book an appointment, visit PremierUMed.com.

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Sep 14 • 12:09 PM EDT • Health • firstalert4.com
AI research to improve K-12 STEM learning gets funding boost - College of Arts and Sciences

The development of AI-powered education tools and their application will continue at Carolina, thanks to renewal of National Science Foundation grant.

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Sep 14 • 11:54 AM EDT • Science • college.unc.edu
US companies get creative as tariff refunds start flowing in

U.S. companies getting refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are using the temporary windfall in a range of creative ways. The refunds are being

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Sep 14 • 11:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Food As Medicine: Changing the recipe for better health

The Food As Medicine Initiative at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine connects people with nutritious food through community gardens, fridges and research that can improve health.

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Sep 14 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
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SENA Health Secures Series A Financing to Accelerate Growth and Expand AI and Technology Capabilities

SENA Health, a New Jersey-based AI-powered healthcare access and care coordination company, today announced it has secured Series A financing led by Rittenhouse Ventures. The funding will support the expansion of SENA's Clinical Command Center and global operations. SENA is dedicated to relentlessly reducing friction in healthcare by reducing the administrative burden for healthcare organizations, making it easier for patients to access care, and enabling providers and staff to focus on deliveri

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Sep 14 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
7 USB Mini Gadgets That Just Work

Mini USB gadgets can expand the functionality of devices that rely on a single port. Some of the best include a keyboard light and a headphone adapter.

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Sep 14 • 10:02 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from former Spotify employee offering fun music apps

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

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Sep 14 • 9:55 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

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Sep 14 • 9:55 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Thriving on Decay

Fungus farmers were growing in Alaska like, well, mold... but times have changed. Get to know this small but appetizing industry.

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Sep 14 • 9:30 AM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com