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Central Valley political views and affordability concerns

Central Valley residents differ on Trump, immigration and housing costs. Explore new PPIC findings on politics and affordability across the region.

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Oct 30 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • thebusinessjournal.com
Central Valley golf cart business lands among nation's top 10 small businesses

Discover how Resort Life Carts grew from six used golf carts into a nationally recognized Central Valley business. Read about its rise to the top 10.

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Oct 30 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • thebusinessjournal.com
Pope Leo XIV Just Made American Political History From the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV made U.S. political history by voting in the upcoming midterm elections from the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff, who remains an American citizen, submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois...

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Oct 30 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:57 PM EDT • Health • wect.com
LIVE! Canelo Vs Mbilli Weigh Ins Results!

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will fight Christian Mbilli for the WBC Super Middleweight title on Sat. night (Oct. 31, 2026) at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before they can throw leather inside the squared circle, both combatants will need to make weight to prove themselves worthy. The Canelo vs. Mbilli weigh ins stream gets underway LIVE at […]

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Oct 30 • 1:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rams Reveal Major News on Davante Adams' Recovery Timeline

The Los Angeles Rams are hopeful to have star wide receiver Davante Adams back sooner rather than later.

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Oct 30 • 1:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • wcax.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • kbtx.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • wafb.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • wowt.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • wdbj7.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • wect.com
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health

Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
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Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

State Rep. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), who is seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, has been endorsed by six former Republican members of Congress, including former U.S. Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-New Hampshire) and former U.S. Reps. Jim Greenwood (R-Pennsylvania), Claudine Schneider (R-Rhode Island), Chris Shays (R-Connecticut), Peter Smith (R-Vermont), and Steve […]

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Oct 30 • 1:49 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Advocating with Purpose: Stacie Cavallaro on Building Bridges

Read about the lessons Stacie has learned from the skeletal dysplasia community and why connection remains a core tenet of her approach.

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Oct 30 • 1:40 PM EDT • Science • biomarin.com
This Halloween, amateur astronomers may be in for a dwarf planet treat

The Vera Rubin Observatory is shedding new light on the faraway regions by Neptune and beyond, including possible solar system building blocks.

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Oct 30 • 1:39 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
A new framework reveals the stages of women’s heart health

Doctors now have guidance for earlier intervention in girls’ and women’s cardiovascular health

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Oct 30 • 1:39 PM EDT • Health • theweek.com
Private Engagements, Public Music Stars: Jay Siegan Presents Celebrates 30 Years In Business

“Privates” or “corporates” have long been a part of the list of live opportunities for artists. It’s just the nature of it means you don’t talk or hear about

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Oct 30 • 1:30 PM EDT • Business • news.pollstar.com
Matthew Boyd's Projected Contract Revealed After Declining Option

After declining his mutual option, the veteran southpaw heads to free agency seeking a significant pay raise following two productive seasons and a projected multi-year market value increase.

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Oct 30 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
EXCLUSIVE: Dismissing Geneva Mergers, Global Fund’s Dybul Wants To Focus On Country Capacity

Returning to lead the Global Fund, Mark Dybul argues that the future of global health lies with domestic health systems, not agency mergers in Geneva. Evoking the founding ambition of the early 2000s, the incoming Executive Director explains how the Accra Reset and US bilateral aid can align under unified national plans - and how his active ties to Washington can help navigate political fragmentation.

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Oct 30 • 1:30 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
Democrats, Hopeful All Over the Senate Map, Remain Jittery About Iowa

In the final days of the race, Josh Turek, the Democratic Senate nominee, appears to be in a dead heat against his Republican rival, Representative Ashley Hinson.

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Oct 30 • 1:15 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
You Can See Everything That Billy Evans Watched on 2x Speed

What was Elizabeth Holmes’s partner watching in the new Nathan Fielder documentary? We found the videos (and the scientists in them).

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Oct 30 • 1:15 PM EDT • Technology • nytimes.com
University of Idaho Hosting Free Vandal Science Day Monday

The University of Idaho College of Science is hosting its free Vandal Science Day on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Moscow campus. The event is open to all ages, with a special focus on hig…

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Oct 30 • 1:03 PM EDT • Science • pullmanradio.com
Exhumed recounts the true story of America’s first vampire

Science, history and fear intersect in a new book from award-winning podcast creator Aaron Mahnke

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Oct 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
Musk issues dire warning over 3 moves Dems could make if they sweep Washington: 'End of democracy'

Elon Musk warns a Democratic sweep in 2028 could create a permanent one-party state through statehood, immigration and Supreme Court expansion.

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Oct 30 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Mapping birth control access: Dataset captures 12-year state policy trends

Explore how state laws on birth control mandates, 12-month prescription refills and pharmacist prescribing vary across the U.S. in a post-Dobbs landscape.

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Oct 30 • 12:51 PM EDT • Health • healthjournalism.org
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit

Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.

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Oct 30 • 12:45 PM EDT • Health • wcax.com
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit

Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.

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Oct 30 • 12:45 PM EDT • Health • wfsb.com
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit

Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.

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Oct 30 • 12:45 PM EDT • Health • live5news.com
Shopping for Nevada health coverage? Watch for misleading offers as enrollment opens

Nevada Health Link offers free enrollment help and warns against impersonator websites, pressure tactics and required add-on purchases.Nevadans comparing health

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Oct 30 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • mynews4.com
In time for your Halloween viewing, here are the top 5 horror movies of 2026

It’s that spooky time of year again. For my top five horror films of 2026, my one requirement is originality. Other than that, the selected titles are all vastly different

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Oct 30 • 12:33 PM EDT • Entertainment • thestatehousefile.com
Study links Chicago school closures to rise in neighborhood shootings

A study found a 10.2% increase in shootings near 50 Chicago schools closed in 2013. Reusing vacant school buildings appeared to mitigate the increase.

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Oct 30 • 12:11 PM EDT • Health • healthjournalism.org
Delaware's Business Superstars Honored for Leadership, Innovation and Community Impact

WILMINGTON, Del. — Four Delaware organizations were celebrated for business excellence Thursday, Oct. 29, but one of the most memorable moments at the

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Oct 30 • 12:08 PM EDT • Business • delawarelive.com
Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement

Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race.

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Oct 30 • 12:05 PM EDT • Politics • kut.org
Adams County deputy shot while responding to mental health call

An Adams County deputy is recovering in the hospital after being shot while responding to a call in West Union on Thursday night.

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Oct 30 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • wlwt.com
Chumash Museum Series Features Artist Raymond Ventura Sr.

Artist Raymond Ventura Sr. blends his artwork with his Chumash culture. (Santa Ynez Chumash Museum) The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will

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Oct 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • noozhawk.com
Sports’ Top Dealmakers on Stage at Sportico’s Invest New York

Steve Greenberg, Gregg Lemkau and Rob Tilliss will join New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky for an inside look at the transactions, valuations and investment strategies reshaping the sports industry. As professional sports franchises command record valuations and institutional investors seek a greater foothold in the industry, the business of buying, selling and financing teams …

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Oct 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Todd Chrisley was initially not on board with daughter Savannah’s age-gap relationship

Savannah announced earlier this week that she and Jason Galanis are expecting their first baby together.

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Oct 30 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Hugging Face Launches ProtoStar to Tackle Science's Data Problem

There’s a lot of scientific data out there – and universities, government agencies, and research labs have spent decades collecting it. This includes everything from climate change to human biology. Much of it is publicly available. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean other researchers can easily use it. Sometimes, just getting the data into a usable […]

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Oct 30 • 11:31 AM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
Kings crop value up 10.8%

The value of all crops produced in Kings County in 2025 climbed 10.8% to $2.58 billion, County Agriculture Commissioner Jimmy Hooks reported to the Kings County Board of Supervisors this

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Oct 30 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • hanfordsentinel.com
SurfOS issues business update, state of affairs since launch

As aircraft operator Surf Air Mobility continues its tech push and Palantir partnership, SurfOS issued update on progress and expectations.

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Oct 30 • 11:22 AM EDT • Business • privatejetcardcomparisons.com
SurfOS issues business update, state of affairs since launch

As aircraft operator Surf Air Mobility continues its tech push and Palantir partnership, SurfOS issued update on progress and expectations.

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Oct 30 • 11:22 AM EDT • Business • privatejetcardcomparisons.com
US health department to remove broad black box warning from three estrogen patch products

Oct 30 () - The US health department on Friday approved the removal of the strictest "black box" warnings from the labels ‌of three estradiol transdermal patches, the hormone therapies used to treat ‌...

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Oct 30 • 11:22 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Business Software Alliance Ups In-House Lobbying Costs By $110K

Business Software Alliance raised in-house lobbying costs $110,000 in Q3, including work on the PREVAIL Act, a patent-challenge proposal. Read more.

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Oct 30 • 11:17 AM EDT • Business • legis1.com
Match Preview | Royals Head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to Battle League-Leading Gotham FC in a Decision Day Matchup

HERRIMAN, Utah (Friday, October 30, 2026) – Utah Royals FC (14-5-10, 47 pts) now head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to battle against Gotham FC (17-7-5, 58 pts) on Decision Day Sunday, November 1st, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. MT. Last weekend, the Royals clinched a playoff berth with a

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Oct 30 • 11:15 AM EDT • Sports • rsl.com
What’s in Your Vape Cart in 2026?

Recent studies showing heavy metal contamination in cannabis vape carts illustrate the need for additional testing and regulatory guidelines.

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Oct 30 • 11:10 AM EDT • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
NASA's trailblazing Swift telescope will go out in a blaze of glory

Designed to study the powerful outbursts, the Swift Observatory quickly contributed to a wide range of discoveries. Now, it's about to meet a fiery fate.

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Oct 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
Giovanni Carnevali sends stern message to underperforming Juventus squad

Luciano Spalletti has ordered Juventus players to attend a training retreat as the club attempts to address their disappointing run of form. Sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has also delivered a s...

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Oct 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Some Interesting Data as Boston Celtics Begin Run in NBA Cup

What does Boston need to do to advance in the fourth edition of the event?

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Oct 30 • 10:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
5 Questions With: Kristen Fitzpatrick, Harvard Business School's Senior Managing Director Of Career & Professional Development

HBS’s Kristen Fitzpatrick explains how coaching, alumni connections, and AI help MBA students navigate today’s job market.

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Oct 30 • 10:53 AM EDT • Business • poetsandquants.com
‘A smart piece of entertainment’ or ‘starchy’ and ‘listless’? ‘A Few Good Men’ Broadway revival draws a mixed verdict from critics

Bradley Whitford reunites with Aaron Sorkin in a role made famous onscreen by Jack Nicholson.

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Oct 30 • 10:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
8 protein-rich food groups and 2 intake rules from Harvard Health

Harvard Health names eight food groups that supply protein and explains how much to eat each day and where the limits sit.

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Oct 30 • 10:44 AM EDT • Health • qz.com
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds

Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.

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Oct 30 • 10:44 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by Vatican

Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot from Vatican City to vote in Illinois' midterm elections, potentially the first pope to vote in a U.S. election.

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Oct 30 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes

Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]

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Oct 30 • 10:41 AM EDT • Business • pasenate.com
Federal financial assistance now available to businesses impacted by BWCAW closures and wildfires

Several months after closures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding wildfire impacts disrupted businesses across northeastern Minnesota, some are still dealing with the summer’s financial fallout. This week, Cook County officials announced that small businesses and nonprofit organizations that experienced financial impacts can now access federal financial assistance through the U.S. Small...

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Oct 30 • 10:35 AM EDT • Business • wtip.org
Western Pennsylvania business bankruptcy filings surge in Q3

More businesses in the Pittsburgh area filed for bankruptcy during the third quarter of 2026 as 65 took action after local filings dropped to 38 during Q2.

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Oct 30 • 10:31 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Ohio Casino Control raids business in Highland County in illegal gambling probe

Dozens of illegal slot machines were seized during an illegal gambling probe at a business in Highland County, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

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Oct 30 • 10:31 AM EDT • Business • wlwt.com
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Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)

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Oct 30 • 10:20 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Boston University hosting annual pumpkin drop from science building

Boston University on Friday is hosting its annual pumpkin drop, during which students hurl more than 30 pumpkins 70 feet off the roof of the Metcalf Science Center to the plaza below.

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Oct 30 • 10:19 AM EDT • Science • wcvb.com
APEC Business Travel Card Validity Extended

To facilitate business travel within the Asia-Pacific region, China has extended the maximum permitted stay for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders in China from 60 days to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026. The ABTC provides significant advantages for business travelers from participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. With the ABTC, cardholders can travel freely between member countries without the need to obtain individual business visas for each trip, which greatly reduces the time, cost and administrative burden associated with frequent cross-border travel. Additionally, they benefit from expedited immigration processing, including access to special lanes at airports, although the level of convenience and border clearance infrastructure may differ depending on the country. The card is typically valid for five years, minimizing the need for frequent visa renewals. Furthermore, business travelers are vetted and pre-approved before the card is issued, ensuring smoother entry procedures upon arrival.

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Oct 30 • 10:12 AM EDT • Business • fragomen.com
Ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio

Ramaswamy said during a campaign appearance in Vandalia, Ohio, on Thursday that the ad’s planned run was over.

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Oct 30 • 9:51 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day

In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump

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Oct 30 • 9:43 AM EDT • Politics • goskagit.com
Showtimes for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment at Magic Kingdom

The showtimes for the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party entertainment at Magic Kingdom are now available.

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Oct 30 • 9:43 AM EDT • Entertainment • wdwnt.com
Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.

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Oct 30 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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Arizona Cardinals Daily Links:

Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Cowboys defense to earn their third win?

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Oct 30 • 9:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Health dept issues violation for broken elevator at Indy apartment complex

INDIANAPOLIS– The Marion County Health Department has issued a violation notice to an Indianapolis landlord after residents complained their only elevator has been broken for several weeks. Tenants at the Commodore Apartments, located at 30th and N Pennsylvania St, are having a hard time getting groceries up and down the stairs. Anthony Foreman is in […]

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Oct 30 • 9:12 AM EDT • Health • wrtv.com
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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Oct 30 • 9:07 AM EDT • Science • barharborstory.substack.com
Wall Street Journal columnist visits FSU, talks post-midterm politics

As parties keep a close eye on the 2026 midterm, conservative columnist Kimberley Strassel addressed the future of American politics after November.

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Parkview Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Ovation Healthcare | Redesign Health and ARC Global Merge

Check out today's featured companies who have recently completed an M&A deal, and be sure to check out the full list of past healthcare IT M&A. P

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Oct 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • healthcareittoday.com
Heated Tobacco: A New Trend That Is Raising Heart Health Concerns

By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding that just one session can affect cardiovascular function. These ...

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Virginia Tech leads women's health research project

Hormones are a big part of the women’s health conversation, and Virginia Tech professor Raffaella De Vita is leading a multi-million dollar project that will look at how they affect women’s bodies throughout their lives. News4’s Juliana Valencia and Molette Green spoke with her about her work.

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Oct 30 • 8:56 AM EDT • Health • nbcwashington.com
The False Dichotomy of Abolishing Business Schools

The fix is more pluralism, not less. We should open doors, not close them.

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Oct 30 • 8:54 AM EDT • Business • nationalreview.com
Covenant Health reaches settlement in data breach lawsuit

Eligible patients can be paid up to $5,000 to cover documented losses related to the data breach.

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Oct 30 • 8:49 AM EDT • Health • wmtw.com
UTC Nanoengineering Center receives $600,000 for Army materials research

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Nanoengineering Center, a research center within the UTC Research Institute, has received a $600,000 award to contribute advanced computational modeling expertise to an Army-supported research project focused on developing and manufacturing advanced materials for demanding applications. Dr. Murat Barisik, director of the Nanoengineering Center and an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is leading UTC’s work on the project.

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Scientists Just Found Where the Quantum World and Our World Meet: Free Fall

Tom Petty’s famous song applies to all of us, because of Einstein’s equivalence principle of gravity in free fall.

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Scientists Just Found Where the Quantum World and Our World Meet: Free Fall

Tom Petty’s famous song applies to all of us, because of Einstein’s equivalence principle of gravity in free fall.

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Oct 30 • 8:30 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Alliance Entertainment Brings Exclusive Danny Elfman Signed Collectibles and Preserved Vinyl to L.A. Comic Con

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Oct 30 • 8:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
The Latest: Peltola denies knowing of effort to put another Sullivan on Senate ballot

President Donald Trump has canceled weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to support Republican candidates with telerallies that his party says could reach more voters in nearly two dozen states in the final days of an election that could cost the GOP control of Congress.

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Florida Department of Health considers dropping 4 school vaccine requirements – here’s what that could mean for kids

Most parents of young children today haven’t experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.

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Oct 30 • 8:15 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
Some students are trying to find a political middle ground. But don't call them moderates

A new political organization is popping up on campus, aiming to bridge the gap between progressives and conservatives.

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Oct 30 • 8:08 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
UTA advances science of hypersonic flight

Laser-based technique could improve how scientists measure extreme airflow around spacecraft

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • uta.edu
How Can Science Better Support Interdisciplinary Researchers?

Academics and industry experts discuss how science can better support interdisciplinary researchers through reforming funding applications, collaboration, and traditional career advancement.

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The Political Geography of the Central Valley

California’s political geography is often mapped as a coastal-inland divide, but political views and affordability concerns across the Central Valley are far from uniform.

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • ppic.org
World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health

Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
These Airlines Have the Best Business Class Seats, According to Experts—With Suites, Lie-flat Beds, and Gourmet Dining

Travel experts reveal the best business class seats on seven airlines, from private suites to lie-flat beds, plus what to check before booking your next flight.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Hospital Network in the Northeast to Administer Pixclara®, the Only FDA-Approved PET Imaging Drug for Brain Cancer

New advanced imaging technology provides greater clarity, helping physicians distinguish between tumor growth and post-treatment scarring in adult and pediatric glioma patients.

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • hackensackmeridianhealth.org
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending

Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on “program services advancing their charitable purpose.”

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
2026-27 Big East preview: Conference title contenders

St. John’s, Villanova and Marquette all figure to push UConn for a shot at the Big East conference title

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Oct 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ohio State names Aravind Chandrasekaran dean of Fisher College of Business

Ohio State has named Aravind Chandrasekaran dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, pending Board of Trustees approval, according to a university release. Chandrasekaran, who goes by AC, has led the college as interim dean since June 2025, according to the release. The appointment removes that interim title. “AC has demonstrated a deep […]

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Oct 30 • 7:57 AM EDT • Business • thelantern.com
Jeffery Simmons, Quenton Nelson will renew their rivalry at Bears-Seahawks Monday night
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Health department tests Winnebago County home for lead after child's blood test

Winnebago County offers funding to renovate homes to remove lead

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Oct 30 • 7:28 AM EDT • Health • fox8live.com
Health department tests Winnebago County home for lead after child's blood test

Winnebago County offers funding to renovate homes to remove lead

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Health department tests Winnebago County home for lead after child's blood test

Winnebago County offers funding to renovate homes to remove lead

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Health department tests Winnebago County home for lead after child's blood test

Winnebago County offers funding to renovate homes to remove lead

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Health department tests Winnebago County home for lead after child's blood test

Winnebago County offers funding to renovate homes to remove lead

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BBVA Channels €120 Billion Into Sustainable Business in the First Nine Months of 2026, Up 27 Percent Year-over-Year

BBVA reaches €120 billion in sustainable business through September, recording 27% year-on-year growth.

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Oct 30 • 7:11 AM EDT • Business • bbva.com
UConn Professor Co-Chairs National Academies Study of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs

Two-year study examines how Department of Energy research investments support innovation, entrepreneurship, national priorities

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Oct 30 • 7:01 AM EDT • Business • today.uconn.edu
Europe needs to measure research infrastructure by the science people can use

Explore how brighter beams and major upgrades unlock scientific discoveries, while budgets, specialist support and scheduling shape access

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Oct 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • innovationnewsnetwork.com
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin on Election Day

Democrats in midterm races nationwide are seeking to capitalize on President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings to gain seats and win control of Congress. One of the most competitive House

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