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Agassi Sports Entertainment Forms Let's Play, LLC, With Goal of Building a Unified Global Club Network

Jonathan Fornaci Named President of Let's Play, LLCLAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / (OTCID:AASP) ("ASE" or the "Company"), a sports, media, and technology platform focused on the global racket sports ecosystem and built around the iconic brands of Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, today announced the formation of Let's Play, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, as well as the appointment of Jonathan Fornaci as President of Let's Play, LLC. As the newly formed facilities division of A

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A company built around Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf plans one membership for club access worldwide.

Let's Play plans exclusive country licenses, anticipates hotel and resort partnerships and U.S. club acquisitions; Jonathan Fornaci was named president.

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Time lost to political haggling means lost momentum for research

While it’s not up to universities to set deadlines for EU institutions, “lost time” in the run-up to the launch of the next Horizon Europe would translate into “lost momentum” for universities, according to Dag Rune Olsen, president of the Young European Research Universities Network.“I think it's important to have [the EU budget] in place in order to be able to work on the research funding mechanisms, because we cannot afford to lose more momentum than we already have,” Olsen told Science|Business in an interview in September, just after EU research lobbies gathered in Brussels to push for a €200 billion budget for the next Horizon Europe programme.A funding gap would mean ramping down research activities, said Olsen. “You can do that quite swiftly, that’s not a problem, but ramping up again is much more difficult.”The last-minute push for an ambitious budget, and for a timely adoption of the research programme, comes at a time when the richest EU states have teamed up to call for significant cuts to European Commission’s proposal for the next multiannual budget, which allocates €175 billion for Horizon Europe. At the same gathering of research associations in September, the European Parliament’s budget rapporteur warned that the EU will need to raise its own taxes, otherwise political pressure and tighter national budgets will translate into a limited EU budget with a less ambitious envelope for research. The research sector hopes EU institutions will reach timely agreement on the budget and on Horizon Europe, but progress has been slow. Legislative progress has been delayed, partly because the European Parliament’s budget committee is still haggling over how to apply new EU-wide spending rules, known as the Performance Framework Regulation, and partly because EU governments have yet to agree on the size of the next EU budget. EU research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told Science|Business in July that she was hoping for an agreement on Horizon Europe by the end of 2026, but the timelines have been pushed back significantly, with the Parliament now aiming to announce its official position on Horizon Europe only in November. Avoid the funding gapAccording to Olsen, delayed EU funds could prompt universities and researchers to move on and do something else, potentially jeopardising years of work building consortia and collaborations. “If funding is interrupted, the networks fall apart in just a few months,” he said. Olsen also noted that an interruption would affect junior researchers first. PhD students and postdocs are on shorter term contracts and universities risk losing them if funding for EU projects is interrupted. Related articlesEU own resources ‘essential’ for future research budget, says leading MEPParliament haggle over EU-wide spending rules delays vote on Horizon EuropeZaharieva hopes for a Horizon Europe deal in 2026Universities usually have more employees, permanent and short-term staff, than they can cover with national funding, and external funding is essential to keep them all on the payroll. In case of an EU funding gap, “there will be a huge number of people that might end up without any contracts,” he said. Apart from the money issue, Olsen said EU projects forces universities to collaborate more which, in turn, increases the quality of teaching and research. In case of a funding dip, people will look around for opportunities elsewhere, in the private sector or abroad. “And then then you have to recruit again, and it's a tedious business,” said Olsen. “A gap is not a good idea, it's actually a waste of money.”According to Olsen, the difficult political context should encourage universities to make a stronger case for the EU increasing research funding, as universities can deliver on competitiveness, technological sovereignty, security and defence. “The reason why we ask for substantial investments in research is exactly what the Commission, what Europe, the Parliament have been discussing,” he said. “You really need to invest in order to thrive in the longer run.”Focus on the member statesBut EU and national R&D expenditure hasn't kept up with the times. EU governments have failed to reach a spending target set almost 25 years ago. Only six EU countries spend 3% or more of their GDP on R&D. Asked whether universities should put more effort into convincing the governments to ramp up their own spending, but also to support a strong budget for Horizon Europe in the ongoing budget negotiations, Olsen said “the answer is yes.”“We are very actively encouraging our members to talk to their ministries in order to enlighten them about the joint effort,” he said. The network is made up of 25 universities from across Europe, all established in the past 60 years or so.Who will call the shots?Budget and timing issues aside, the Parliament’s research committee has been locked in behind-the-scenes negotiations over the future structure of Horizon Europe, with MEPs disagreeing on the degree to which its collaborative research should be governed by councils of experts.The European Parliament’s lead rapporteur on Horizon Europe wants councils of independent experts to decide on the funding agenda, but the Commission, the Council, and parts of the Parliament disagree. For Olsen, it is normal for politicians to point at the big challenges, but when they start detailing how those challenges should be solved, the endeavour “fails utterly.” He does not necessarily think that “bureaucrats who don’t know the field” would be “much better at it” either. “There has to be a combination” of broad political directions and bottom-up implementation, Olsen said.

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Live updates: Trump to travel to Texas and Oklahoma

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump travels to Texas and Oklahoma.

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Oct 1 • 7:29 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Global Health & WASH: October 2026 Funding Opportunities (26 new opportunities)

41 opportunities on the Global Health & WASH page this cycle, 26 of them new. The health money on this page is mostly research money, and much of it is aimed at people early in their careers. Funder after funder, from the TANGO2 Research Foundation’s Research Pathways grants to the South African Medical Research Council’s Early Investigators Programme to the National Ataxia Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, is funding early-career investigators and the institutions that host them, with a clear tilt toward researchers based in or from the Global South, from AMBSO in Uganda to Kenya’s CONNECT-VAX network to Ersilia’s AI Incubator for African drug discovery. The money is organized by disease as much as by need: narrow foundations, the Parkinson’s Foundation, NTAP for neurofibromatosis, the RUNX1 Research Program for an inherited blood disorder, each run their own grant, so the question for an applicant is less which health problem you work on than which foundation owns your disease. The largest European cheques go to consortia only, with the European Innovation Council putting up to EUR €4 million behind a single healthy-ageing project and UNITE up to EUR €1 million behind each cross-border digital health team. Water sits apart, almost entirely in applied utility research: the Water Research Foundation’s cluster of USD $250,000 to $500,000 projects, each built around a utility problem from sewer laterals to reuse treatment. And the biggest single pot is public: HRSA is renewing community health center service areas with awards of up to USD $10 million each. This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Opportunities 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant, Georgia Health Initiative. *New!* *Closing soon!* Georgia Health Initiative, a nonprofit private foundation focused on health equity, is opening its 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant to strengthen the organizations that push for healthier systems across the state. The Initiative treats advocacy as infrastructure, backing one-year projects that range from urgent responses to shifting federal policy to longer arc campaigns on housing, behavioral health, care access, and food security. It wants coalitions that elevate community voice, apply an equity lens, and arrive ready to deploy concrete strategies, and it deliberately seeks variety in issues, communities, and organizational size. The optional webinar and required lobbying training signal a funder investing in a durable field, not one grant cycle. The strongest fits are Georgia nonprofits and public agencies ready to turn advocacy readiness into systems change. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities, state or local government agencies, or coalitions/collaboratives using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, that work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians and align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative. Only one application per organization, though an organization may be listed as a partner or subcontractor on multiple applications. Funding amount: Organizations can apply for up to USD $80,000 per project; the Initiative anticipates investing a total of USD $1.36 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Governance, Policy & Advocacy · SDG3; SDG10. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. TDD Research Pathways Grant, TANGO2 Research Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The TANGO2 Research Foundation, working with a founding gift from Tango2UK, is opening its TDD Research Pathways Grant to fund early-career investigators anywhere in the world who study TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder. The foundation is using this money to seed pilot work and to build a research community around a rare disorder that few labs currently study. It wants to back emerging scientists, clinicians, and trainees who will stay with this field, not one-off projects, which is why it requires a committed mentor and real institutional support and asks each applicant for a plan for future contributions. The design rewards promise and persistence over track record. The strongest fits are students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and new investigators ready to commit to TANGO2 research. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Early-career investigators worldwide, including undergraduate, graduate, and medical trainees, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and clinical or research fellows. Early-career investigators must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and be within 10 years of that degree or within 5 years of initiating rare disease research, engaged in postdoctoral research at an academic institution, teaching hospital, or nonprofit research institute. Currently enrolled trainees and transitional PhD candidates beginning a postdoctoral appointment at a nonprofit institution by July 1, 2026 are also eligible. All applicants must identify a qualified mentor with relevant TDD or rare disease research experience and demonstrate institutional support. Funding amount: Up to USD $15,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): AMBSO Impact Research Initiative, Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO). *Closing soon!* The Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization is inviting expressions of interest for its Impact Research Initiative, which funds early-stage pilot studies and proof of concept work on priority health challenges. AMBSO is a Ugandan research organization backing bold ideas that can grow into larger studies, and its tracks span antimicrobial resistance, epidemic preparedness, artificial intelligence for diagnostics, HIV prevention, climate and health, cancer, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. The small award size and direct-cost-only rule point to a funder that wants evidence rather than overhead, and that favors projects able to attract follow-on money or use AMBSO’s own research infrastructure. Eligibility runs worldwide, welcoming researchers and institutions inside and outside Africa. The strongest fits are researchers with a feasible pilot that generates policy-ready evidence. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Open worldwide to researchers, academic institutions, and research organizations whose work aligns with generating high-impact health evidence. Independent researchers are eligible if affiliated with an academic or research institution. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply as part of a research team led by a faculty Principal Investigator. Community-based organizations and other eligible entities may apply. Projects may be implemented inside or outside Uganda. Funding amount: Up to USD $10,000 per project, with no minimum funding threshold. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: SDG3. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Entrepreneurs for Resilience 2027 (E4R27), Swiss Re Foundation. *Closing soon!* Swiss Re Foundation is opening the tenth edition of Entrepreneurs for Resilience, which backs healthcare social enterprises expanding affordable, quality primary care for low-income communities across low- and middle-income countries. The Foundation is using catalytic, blended funding plus multi-year advisory to take risk out of scaling, helping proven models reach more people sustainably rather than stay stuck at pilot size. It looks to back brick-and-click enterprises that pair physical care with digital tools and build affordability through savings, payments, or microinsurance, ideally integrated with public health systems. Requiring earned revenue, real customer scale, and gender-inclusive teams signals that this is growth capital for commercially serious ventures, not seed money. The strongest fits are established, revenue-generating healthcare enterprises ready to scale access for underserved populations. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: For-profit and hybrid healthcare social enterprises serving low-income and underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries, using combined physical and digital (brick-and-click) healthcare delivery models. Applicants must demonstrate measurable social impact, generate at least 50% of income through earned revenue, have been established no later than December 2023, already serve at least 50,000 people with potential to scale, and have at least 30% low-income customers. Preference for gender-inclusive enterprises with at least one female founder or at least 30% women in management. Funding amount: Pilot funding of up to USD $45,000 for the 6-8 shortlisted social enterprises; up to USD $1 million in blended funding (up to USD $600,000 unconditional plus up to USD $400,000 conditional) shared among 3-4 finalists over a two-year implementation period; total programme funding approximately USD $1.3 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG5. Deadline: October 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Horizon HealthTech 2026, IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center. *Closing soon!* IIITD Innovation and Incubation Center is opening Horizon HealthTech 2026, a nine-month MedTech incubation cohort run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE for founders building medical devices, diagnostics, surgical and interventional tools, or remote monitoring. The center is backing teams that already hold a validated proof of concept and want to reach a tested prototype, pairing each founder with a named expert and clinical validation through a hospital partner. What they seek to back is Indian health technology that can survive real clinical scrutiny and regulatory review, not slideware. The structure, with lab access, CDSCO guidance, IP support, and investor connects, signals a program built to make startups ready for follow-on capital. The strongest fits are early-stage MedTech teams with defensible IP and a working path from bench to bedside. Geographies: India. Who can apply: Early-stage teams/startups with a validated idea/proof of concept (TRL 3 onwards) working on medical devices, diagnostics, surgical/interventional technologies, or remote monitoring, holding IP or with potential to generate IP. Funding amount: No cash award amount is stated on the official program page. Benefits are in-kind: prototyping lab and equipment access, clinical/hospital validation (Max Healthcare), expert mentorship, CDSCO regulatory guidance, IP filing support, workspace, cloud credits and tools, and investor connects. Run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE and builds a path to follow-on Government/VC/Angel funding. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG9. Deadline: October 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. OpenAI AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program, OpenAI. *New!* *Closing soon!* OpenAI is opening its AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program to fund independent studies of how generative AI shapes the lives of young people ages 13 to 17. OpenAI wants a stronger evidence base on how teens actually use these tools and what that use does to their social and emotional development, so that product teams, policymakers, and regulators can act on findings rather than assumptions. It seeks work on emotion regulation, relationships, belonging, and the safeguards that keep teens safer, welcoming interdisciplinary teams and any methodology. That it will fund research whose conclusions may not favor AI providers, and prioritizes studies touching ChatGPT, signals a genuine appetite for credible outside scrutiny. The strongest fits are research groups grounded in adolescent development, well-being, and AI safety. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Researchers aged 18 or older who are affiliated with a research institution or organization, and/or have significant experience relevant to child or adolescent development, well-being, human-computer interaction, AI impacts, or a closely related field. Multiple institutions may collaborate. OpenAI is seeking to fund research rather than for-profit initiatives and will not prioritize for-profit organizations. Funding amount: Individual research grants up to USD $1 million, totaling up to USD $5 million; maximum 10% of each grant for overhead or indirect costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Social Inclusion & Community Wellbeing; Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 6, 2026. Learn more and apply here.

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Oct 1 • 6:29 AM EDT • Health • impactfunding.substack.com
Newport Mental Health is building a network of care for Newport County

We asked Newport Mental Health President and CEO Dayna Gladstein to tell us more about the organization.

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Oct 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • providencejournal.com
Analysis | Trump’s playing his greatest hits. They don’t work as well as they used to.

With midterm elections a month away, the president is turning the audacity up to 11 as he labors to reverse his party’s decline in the polls.

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Oct 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
More than 100,000 CT residents could lose health coverage next year

Connecticut forecasts that about 108,000 residents could be at risk of losing Medicaid as new HUSKY D eligibility requirements take effect.

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Oct 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Brown: Trump’s $15 billion Iowa surprise roils Minnesota politics, but merits skepticism

"On Monday, President Donald Trump welcomed Iowa officials and the Minnesota iron mining company Mesabi Metallics to the Oval Office for an announcement. The news he revealed was stunning," columnist Aaron Brown writes.

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Oct 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • startribune.com
'Very friendly territory': The politics behind President Trump’s Oklahoma rally

With President Donald Trump stumping in our state this evening, StateImpact’s Logan Layden talked with OU political science professor Allyson Shortle about the politics of the visit.

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Oct 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Microsoft Science president Peter Lee to retire after 16 years | ETIH EdTech News

Microsoft Science President Peter Lee is retiring after more than 16 years at Microsoft for an undisclosed “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” ETIH edtech news looks at his leadership of Microsoft Research and Science, academic background and continuing work across healthcare and medicine.

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Oct 1 • 5:57 AM EDT • Science • edtechinnovationhub.com
Texas Governor Race Puts Pressure on Andy Beshear and Democratic Governors Association

Allies of Gina Hinojosa want a Democratic group to support her bid for Texas governor — putting pressure on its chairman, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, who is weighing a run for president.

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Oct 1 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump loses favor with crypto fans who call him out for cashing in

The president’s 2024 campaign leaned into crypto to attract young men, a demographic that is deserting Republicans in the midterms.

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Oct 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor, tours New Orleans schools. 'Louisiana is working.'

Rahm Emanuel, the former Mayor of Chicago and former Ambassador to Japan, toured New Orleans schools on Wednesday as he floats a presidential run in 2028.

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Oct 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nola.com
More than one thousand Maine immigrants to lose Medicaid on Oct. 1

More than a thousand immigrants in Maine will lose their health insurance starting Oct. 1, due to Medicaid eligibility changes passed through President Donald Trump’s 2025 budget law. H.R. 1 made significant cuts to the national health insurance program that millions of low-income households rely on, removing certain groups of immigrants, as well as adding […]

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Oct 1 • 4:49 AM EDT • Health • mainemorningstar.com
Political analyst on Trump's campaign stop in reliably red Oklahoma

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to political analyst and columnist Ron Brownstein about President Trump's pre-midterm campaign visit to the Republican-majority state of Oklahoma.

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Oct 1 • 4:41 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Letters | Business barriers

I am a voter and resident of Shiprock, and the owner of Shiprock Windows and Glass LLC. I started my business in September 2020.

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Oct 1 • 4:36 AM EDT • Business • navajotimes.com
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Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt

BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping to graduate to a full-time career.

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Oct 1 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fellowship-Trained Neuro-Oncologist Nishika Karbhari, MD, Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute

Fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist Nishika Karbhari, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Karbhari completed a neuro-oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She previously completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH, serving as academic chief resident during her final year. […]

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Oct 1 • 1:01 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
5 Takeaways From the Debate for California Governor

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, sparred over President Trump, taxes and immigration in their only scheduled meeting.

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Oct 1 • 12:27 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s planned Choctaw Nation rally will be the latest

President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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Oct 1 • 12:10 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump’s campaign against noncitizen voting demonstrates it’s rare and not enough to swing elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's campaign to root out noncitizen voting is demonstrating what critics of President Donald Trump's election conspirac

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Oct 1 • 12:08 AM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
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Buzz and business impact: Where AI is delivering value

Artificial intelligence has become a popular tool for a significant number of senior living and care providers, with many leveraging this technology to create value for residents, patients and staff members alike. But sometimes AI can be used like a hammer in search of a nail, offering oversimplified solutions for complex challenges, experts warn.

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Oct 1 • 12:06 AM EDT • Business • mcknightshomecare.com
Takeaways from CNN’s California governor debate

Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.

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Sep 30 • 10:10 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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How Trump’s AI-Generated Memes Impact Political Authority and Masculinity

A new article by sociologists Tristan Bridges (University of California-Santa Barbara) and James W. Messerschmidt (University of Southern Maine) examines how AI–generated memes circulated on social media by President Donald Trump represent a significant transformation in the visual politics of masculinity

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Sep 30 • 9:30 PM EDT • Politics • newswise.com
Trump’s Mobile rally could be about more than Alabama politics, political columnist says

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — President Donald Trump is coming to Mobile on Friday for a rally expected to draw thousands of supporters. One political columnist says the president’s visit is less abo…

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Sep 30 • 8:38 PM EDT • Politics • wkrg.com
Community Focus: Program helps Rhode Islanders make healthy, affordable meals

Carrie Bridges, vice president of the Community Health Institute at Brown University Health, joins 12 News to talk about “Food is Medicine.”

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Sep 30 • 8:26 PM EDT • Health • wpri.com
US government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump

US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. It was unclear whether the Trump a...

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Sep 30 • 8:02 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
California governor rivals clash over Trump ties

Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Cedar Crossing announces space exhibit at Compass Center, adds 16 shows to entertainment lineup

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will open its Compass Center with an interactive space exploration exhibit and has added 16 concerts and comedy shows to its entertainment schedule, casino leaders announced Sept. 30. “The property has truly come alive over the past several weeks,” said Kim Pang, executive vice president and general manager at […]

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Sep 30 • 7:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • corridorbusiness.com
Selma business owner makes donation to Selma University

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma business owner makes a sizable donation to Selma University — to support and promote business. Selma-U President Dr. Stanford Angion was all smiles — at a check presentation on the campus Wednesday morning. “It is really wonderful when you find hometown people who is giving back to help others who are coming along...

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Sep 30 • 7:13 PM EDT • Business • waka.com
In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself

President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Sep 30 • 7:07 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Microsoft Science President Peter Lee to Step Down

Microsoft veteran Peter Lee, who for years led the company’s internal research unit, will leave the company, he announced Wednesday. Lee is the latest in a string of senior executive departures from Microsoft announced this year. So far this year, Office and Windows boss Rajesh Jha, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer, chief communications officer Frank Shaw and security chief Charlie Bell have announced

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Sep 30 • 7:05 PM EDT • Science • theinformation.com
Austin nonprofit uses sound baths, yoga to promote mental health during Hispanic Heritage Month

For some Austin residents, finding a moment of peace can be as simple as closing their eyes and listening. At a recent event in southeast Austin, the sounds of singing bowls and other instruments fil...

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Sep 30 • 6:38 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Is Trump a Help or Hindrance on the Campaign Trail? Republicans Are Still Deciding

As President Trump hits the trail this month ahead of the midterm elections, Republican candidates face a key question: Should they choose to campaign alongside the unpopular commander in chief or stay away? “I thought I was finished campaigning, but in order to help Republicans – because we need ...

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Sep 30 • 6:33 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met last week.

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Sep 30 • 6:19 PM EDT • Politics • staradvertiser.com
Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers

Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.

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Sep 30 • 6:14 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Central Iowa town asks residents and businesses to stop using water immediately

Carlisle sent out an urgent notice Wednesday asking all water customers to stop using water immediately as crews search for a large break.

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Sep 30 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • kcci.com
Business owners and residents ready for major Capitol Drive construction project to end

A four-mile stretch of Capitol Drive in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties is in its final weeks of a resurfacing project that has frustrated drivers and businesses since March.

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Sep 30 • 6:02 PM EDT • Business • tmj4.com
Disney Entertainment Television Communications Head Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Exits Company

Bulochnikov-Paul, executive vice president of communications for Disney Entertainment Television, is departing The Walt Disney Company after eight years.

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Sep 30 • 5:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdwnt.com
Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

US President Donald ​Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of ‌political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met last week.

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Sep 30 • 5:51 PM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Loving Giving Local: Regional Science Consortium Center

Presque Isle State Park and the waters of Erie’s bayfront are a main attraction for residents and tourists alike. But what goes on behind the scenes to ensure it remains environmentally friendly and s...

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Sep 30 • 5:45 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.

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Sep 30 • 5:37 PM EDT • Health • arstechnica.com
Senate GOP campaign chief says ‘cash is king’ as Trump team promises millions to keep majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Republican campaign chairman said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's team has assured senators “money will not be our problem”

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Sep 30 • 5:12 PM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
WATCH: Trump announces $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas pipeline

The investment marks the second time this week that the Republican president has sought to highlight the promise of foreign investment made possible by his administration's trade policy in states where Republican Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns.

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Sep 30 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
MAHA Gone Mild

This week’s summit featured Vice President J.D. Vance, electrolyte powder, and very few mentions of vaccination.

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Sep 30 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • theatlantic.com
Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Seemingly Confirmed by Capcom Exec

It seems as though the future of Resident Evil remakes is in flux, with it initially being reported that Resident Evil 5 and 6 would not be getting remakes following the expected Code Veronica and Resident Evil 1 remakes. However, comments by Jun Takeuchi, a franchise veteran who has served as...

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Sep 30 • 4:42 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
3rd person with measles dies in Lancaster County: Pa health department

An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident who tested positive for measles has died, bringing to three the number of measles-associated deaths here and five total in the state, according to the

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Sep 30 • 4:38 PM EDT • Health • lancasteronline.com
Trump acknowledges bind he faces on immigration policies

The president spoke at a Hispanic Heritage Month event as Latino voters abandon him.

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Sep 30 • 4:22 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
GOP senator blocks resolution that criticized Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads

A GOP senator blocked a resolution on Tuesday that criticized the Trump administration’s recent taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump.

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Sep 30 • 4:07 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties

Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.

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5th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania, health officials say

An unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who tested positive for measles has died, state health officials said.

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Sep 30 • 3:17 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza war

Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s battleground Senate race, apologized Wednesday for saying it is “unfortunate” that Jewish residents of the state do not like to label the war in Gaza a genocide.

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Sep 30 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Livingston Parish president says release of unredacted checks was political, not criminal

Parish President Randy Delatte told WAFB Wednesday that he does not believe there was criminal intent behind a political flyer that exposed the parish’s government checking account.

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Sep 30 • 2:57 PM EDT • Politics • wafb.com
Trump administration misspells United States twice while promoting AI

The Trump administration misspelled the United States twice in images of the White House artificial intelligence memo it published following President Donald Trump‘s accord on Tuesday with the country’s biggest names in AI. On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, both Trump and the White House posted the “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities,” which came from […]

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Sep 30 • 2:04 PM EDT • Politics • denvergazette.com
Trump administration misspells United States twice while promoting AI

The Trump administration misspelled the United States twice in images of the White House artificial intelligence memo it published following President Donald Trump‘s accord on Tuesday with the country’s biggest names in AI. On Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, both Trump and the White House posted the “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities,” which came from […]

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‘SNL’ Icon Reveals Trump Move Is Killing His Business

The actor and comedian blasted the president for hurting his side hustle.

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Las Vegas resort bosses dodge presidential politics when asked about falling visitor numbers

The CEOs of Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts did not mention President Donald Trump or his tariffs Tuesday at the Global Gaming Expo at the Venetian Expo as they discussed the causes of declining visitation to Las Vegas …

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'We Have Been Gradually Preparing': Capcom Already Has a Plan for When Its Resident Evil Remakes Catch Up With Newer Games

Capcom has a plan for when its rollout of Resident Evil remakes eventually catches up with newer games in the series, and considers Resident Evil 7 as a "turning point."

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Sep 30 • 1:10 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
County health departments could see cuts as Iowa HHS shifts to regionalized model

Iowa HHS plans to transition the state’s public health system into a regional model by 2028. The move will shift the oversight of funds for each county to a lead entity in each region. Public health officials are warning the new system will leave gaps in services for residents.

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Sep 30 • 12:51 PM EDT • Health • iowapublicradio.org
Trump Sparks Health Concerns as TV Doc Helps Him Sit

A clip of the president needing assistance quickly made the rounds on social media.

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Sep 30 • 12:36 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Iowa's opportunities to expand digital infrastructure

The Technology Association of Iowa brought developers, energy companies, and business leaders together to discuss digital infrastructure in Iowa, highlighting an opportunity for the state to lead in the industry. Brian Waller, president of TAI, delivered the keynote speech during the Iowa Digital Infrastructure Summit on Sept. 29. He argued that data centers support a…

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‘Relationships power business’: Kelsey Eaton on navigating leadership, TikTok, and growth in Marietta

In this episode of Women of the MOV, WTAP’s Phyllis Smith sat down with Kelsey Eaton, the President and CEO of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Federal regulator probing Trump critic Adam Kinzinger for betting on his own pardon

Federal regulators are investigating former Rep. Adam Kinzinger for trading on the prediction platform Kalshi about a pardon he received from former President Joe Biden, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Sep 30 • 12:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
How Jordan Bardella's political youth was shaped by antisemitic ideology

Accused of writing antisemitic messages when he was a young activist, an allegation he denies, the president of the Rassemblement National came of age politically in a milieu strongly influenced by Alain Soral. An antisemitic polemicist who briefly belonged to the party, Soral remained a popular figure on the French far right throughout the 2010s and, for some, an ideological compass.

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Iowa Association of Business and Industry members have postive outlook on the economy

Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) president Nicole Crain says 63% of members still plan to make capital expenditures in the fourth quarter. “We’ve seen that number this year be between 60 and 70%, which is really remarkable,” she says. “That shows that Iowa companies and Iowa manufacturing, they’re investing in their businesses, they’re […]

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Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier\'s nomination for surgeon general

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general, is moving closer to confirmation. A Senate committee advanced her nomination Wednesday with a 12 to 11 vote. Saphier, a

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Zane Collings Joins Jacksonville Jaguars As SVP, Live Entertainment

Industry veteran Zane Collings has joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as senior vice president, live entertainment where he will manage a team overseeing

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Nevada’s Gen X and Baby Boom generations outnumber youngest residents

Generational demographics suggest Nevada could be dealing with a “Silver Tsunami” of more older adults, testing demand on on the state’s health and long-term care systems.

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The Hyde Amendment's 50th Anniversary: Enough is Enough

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, a budget rider that bars federal insurance programs from covering abortion care. Physicians for Reproductive Health President and CEO, Dr. Jamila Perritt, shares reflections.

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Sep 30 • 10:49 AM EDT • Health • prh.org
Don’t Stand Still: A CEO on 3 Directions the Healthcare Business Is Moving

These days, “if you’re standing still and you think that hospitals are going to be the way to deliver care for the next 20 years, then the system will move on beyond you,” says Eduardo Conrado, president and CEO of Ascension, a St. Louis-headquartered health system that has sites of care in 36 ...

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Broward Health Medical Center Dedicates Boyce Haller Family Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Suite, Made Possible by $5.2 Million Family Gift

(L-R): Michelle Thoman, chief operating officer, Broward Health Medical Center, Eileen LaMarca, consultant for the Broward Health Foundation, philanthropist Linda Haller, Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health, Stacy Angier, commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, and Lauri Littleton, associate chief nursing officer, Broward Health Medical Center, cut the ribbon […]

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Seaboard FCU president and CEO to retire in May

Seaboard Federal Credit Union announced that longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle Casburn will retire effective May 31, 2027. The announcement marks the conclusion of a 31-year tenure of

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Trump’s nominee to be nation’s top doctor clears key hurdle in Senate committee

Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News contributor, is the third person the president has nominated to be surgeon general in his second term.

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Sep 30 • 10:27 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Tampa General Hospital’s Melissa Golombek Honored With 2026 Apogee Award by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

Executive vice president and president of Tampa General Hospital recognized for driving organizational excellence, innovation and community impact. Sept. 29, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today that Melissa Golombek, executive vice president and president, Tampa General Hospital, has been honored with the 2026 Apogee Award in the President category for large organizations by […]

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Sep 30 • 10:26 AM EDT • Business • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Iran indicates it’s received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the U.S. response to President Masoud Pezeshkian at a Cabinet meeting, a government spokesperson told the state-run IRNA news agency.

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Air Conditioning is Health Infrastructure

In 2023 alone, more than 2,300 people died in the United States directly from extreme heat. Expanding access to residential air conditioning could reduce heat-attributable deaths and adult emergency department.

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Sep 30 • 9:51 AM EDT • Health • fas.org
Republican redistricting in Texas, Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped

Even though the districts were redrawn to make them easier to win, the party remains weighed down by dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy, the war with Iran and the president's deportation agenda.

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Romanian political crisis deepens as parliament rejects PM nominee

A snap election is now possible but centrist President Nicușor Dan does not want a vote that would risk handing power to the far right.

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Bosnia elections overshadowed by exodus and geopolitics as ethnic politics eclipse real problems

Bosnia goes to the polls on October 4 to elect several parliaments and presidents. While voters worry about the economy and emigration, the campaign is focused on ethnicity, exposing the country's political paralysis.

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House Speaker Johnson stumping for CA GOP congressional candidates

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit California on Wednesday to stump and fundraise for Republican candidates in a state that could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives during President Trump's final two years in office.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Resident Evil Remakes Will Eventually "Catch Up" With The Main Series

Confirmation that Resident Evil's remake timeline will catch up to the numbered entries has convinced fans that an RE6 remake is coming. Eventually.

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Sep 30 • 7:18 AM EDT • Technology • thegamer.com
Xcel's faulty billing has residents, businesses and cities fired up

Xcel Energy’s billing practices are causing financial and logistical headaches for Minnesota residents, businesses and even municipalities, according to complaints filed with the state utility regulator this year.

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Sep 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • minnesotareformer.com
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds

A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities.

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Sep 30 • 6:06 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds

A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities.

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Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds

A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities.

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Rural MAHA Followers Say Trump Health Policies Haven’t Reached Their Communities

President Donald Trump has championed sprawling health policy changes under the Make America Healthy Again movement, but a KFF-Associated Press survey of rural voters found people aren’t seeing the initiatives reach their communities.

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Sep 30 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Fewer California Republicans approve of Trump, poll says. That could hurt GOP midterm chances

With gas prices high and an unpopular war dragging on, President Trump’s approval has slipped with California Republicans, a poll shows

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Newsom and Harris continue circling, may finally collide

The two San Francisco Democrats have spent decades in tacit competition. Newsom said he would defer to Harris in the presidential race. Did he just give her the upper hand?

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Sep 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
AOC wraps upstate tour as speculation grows over political future

She has shown interest in a Senate or presidential run.

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Sep 30 • 5:45 AM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election

Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 — with a higher deductible. “That’s just not reasonable for anybody who is relying on the ACA for healthcare,” said Riviera, a Charlottesville-area resident and founder of the nonprofit Called to Justice. “I don’t have that sitting around. It’s not in the cushions of the couch.” Small nonprofits often depend on the Affordable Care Act marketplace because reasonably priced group coverage is out of reach, Rivera said. After enhanced federal premium tax credits expired last December, her insurance bill became another financial burden alongside groceries, gasoline and utilities.

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Sep 30 • 5:28 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
When “DEI” research is cut, what happens to community health?

“I’m just going to run to the grocery store!” How many times have we said this without thinking about it? For most of us, it's usually an easy walk or a short drive to get the cheese we forgot. In reality, though, 13% of the U.S. population (about 39 million people) live in “food deserts,” which means living more than a mile from a grocery store in urban areas and more than 10 miles in rural areas. This was the case for people in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where a quick run to buy food wasn’t an option. In the 1930s, federal maps marked the Hill as "hazardous" for lending, a practice known as redlining that steered investment away from Black neighborhoods. Decades of disinvestment followed, and residents went about 30 years without a nearby grocery store. This made it hard to keep healthy eating habits and contributed to chronic disease. When a grocery store finally opened in the area in 2013, researchers saw the opportunity and launched the PHRESH study, which initially compared the health of participants from the Hill district to those in the Homewood district. Over time, the study expanded to other factors such as brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Residents like Roderick Blair overcame initial hesitation to share their health data, trusting it would benefit their neighborhood. Then, in August 2026, the NIH abruptly canceled the study’s grant, citing that it was “subjective” and fell outside their scientific scope—an effect of the administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research like PHRESH can help determine what changes in a neighborhood actually improve health, so cutting it has left that question unanswered. Other canceled studies have examined health issues like maternal health, preterm birth rates, or sickle cell disease. Courts have reversed some of these grant cancellations, but not all of them. If we really want America to be healthier, research into why some communities get sicker than others is absolutely critical. The law that created the federal minority health research institute passed with bipartisan support in 2000. But these days, as evidenced by grant cancellations, the political shift in attitudes toward DEI means we often lose access to the health information we need to help all communities thrive. DEI vs. health equity vs. equality and the overlap (or lack thereof) The letters “DEI” evoke very different reactions depending on who you are in the U.S. DEI programs can address gender, disability, age, and other factors, but the fiercest debate centers on race. For some people, hearing DEI brings to mind policies that may have cost them a job or a college seat because they are white. Others see DEI as a matter of justice: a way to expand representation and opportunity for groups that have been historically marginalized. Both perspectives are rooted in lived experience, and both center on the same question: whether hiring and admissions practices are fair. Hiring and admission practices, though related, are not the same as health equity. Health equity is “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” It’s the recognition that some groups of people consistently experience worse health outcomes than others. For instance, black mothers die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white mothers, and rural Americans are more likely to die from issues such as heart disease and cancer. Equity is also often conflated with “equality,” which leads to misunderstanding of how to actually best support communities. Equality ignores the fact that we aren’t all starting life with the same resources or circumstances, whereas equity is about helping people get what they specifically need based on their situation so they have the chance to achieve the same outcome as anyone else. For example, if every household in Pittsburgh got a $30 grocery gift card, that would be equal. But during the decades the Hill District went without a grocery store, that card wouldn’t have helped much. Equity means making sure everyone can actually access a store in the first place. DEI policies can overlap with health equity in many ways. For example, they may help expand access to quality education and stable, well-paying jobs, which in turn can provide health insurance, safer housing, and improved finances—all of which can reduce health disparities. But to make that happen, we first need data to identify disparities in communities and to develop solutions that effectively address them. What we lose when the research stops Community data is important to health equity because: You can’t fix what you don’t see: Data show which communities are most affected by health factors such as infection, heart disease, and cancer. If we don’t know what is happening and where, then we can’t develop interventions to help. Poor health costs everyone: Chronic disease is expensive—both to the individual person and to the overall economy. Understanding what groups of people are most at risk allows us to develop interventions that can save everyone money. Disparities exist for many communities: Health equity includes disparities that exist due to a whole host of factors, such as family background, race and ethnicity, rural vs. suburban residence, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, and lower income. This means many Americans can benefit from research into differences in health outcomes and how to improve them. Trust is easy to lose: Some participants in the PHRESH study were initially vocal about their concerns about participating. But that trust was earned because the researchers kept their promises and centered their work on the community. When projects are canceled mid-cycle, researchers have no choice but to leave behind communities they had promised to help. This hurts trust in the long run. It’s also a very inefficient use of resources, and it will take significant time and effort to redo the work when the government realizes this work is important again. How should we talk about health equity? This is hard because the words “equity” and “DEI” are currently very politically charged. So whether you’re a public health professional, teacher, or friend, how we talk about this topic matters. The right framing can help people who might otherwise be skeptical see why health equity research is important and deserves funding. Here are some suggestions to help your conversations: Choose your words strategically: Who are you trying to reach with your message? Are they likely to be resistant to terms like “diversity” and “equity”? If so, find alternative words to use to still get the message across. It is frustrating to be in that position, but the goal of improving health is too important not to try to make inroads. Sometimes simply reframing can help the message reach those who need to hear it. Focus on the problem: The terms “health equity” and “DEI” are abstract. Make it more specific. For example, discuss differences in maternal death or ways to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These still have equity at their core but will likely be better understood by those you’re talking with. Focus on systems: Disparities exist, but if they are communicated poorly, people can mistakenly think the issue is the individual’s fault. Disparities are largely driven by failures of the system—such as lack of access to health care and a long legacy of racism. When discussing the disparities, frame them around these systemic issues to ensure blame isn’t placed on the individuals impacted. Tell stories: Personalize these policies by using stories from those impacted that connect to the data you’re trying to convey. This helps make the policies and outcomes more concrete and meaningful. Bottom line Some communities end up sicker than others. That’s just the facts. We can argue about the best way to do that research, but canceling it simply because it may be linked to DEI doesn’t make anyone healthier. It just leaves communities like the Hill district behind. And in the end, it causes us all to move backward in our efforts to improve health in this country. Love, EM Big thanks to MacKenzie Isaac & Legairre Radden, who reviewed this piece and generously shared their expertise and lived experience to help improve it. Dr. Liz Marnik, PhD, is Executive Director of The Evidence Collective and a science communicator and immunologist working at the intersection of public trust, science, and public health. To discuss communication training on topics like health equity and storytelling, email Liz at liz@yle.health or learn more on our website. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Your Local Epidemiologist is a reader-supported publication. 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As Violence Falls, Crime Isn’t Paying as a Republican Line of Attack

Across the country, especially in the North Carolina Senate race, Republicans have charged opponents with being soft on crime, even as President Trump brags over plunging crime rates.

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Trump’s tariffs are back in court

Here we go again: President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are back under the legal microscope.

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Exclusive: Barack Obama’s hidden hand shaping Democrats’ AI debate

The former president is pushing 2028 Democratic hopefuls to develop specific plans for how to tackle AI — but some of them are wary of antagonizing the industry.

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US Poised To Boot Legal Immigrants From Medicaid, Including Refugees and Sex-Trafficking Victims

The Congressional Budget Office estimated 100,000 more immigrants will be uninsured by 2034 because of Medicaid eligibility changes under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that take effect Oct. 1. A KFF Health News survey of nine states found many more are at imminent risk of losing health coverage.

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What is Alaska LNG and why does the project face doubts?

President Donald Trump could unveil plans as soon as Wednesday to tap South Korea's pledged strategic investment package for about $54 billion to build a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, as he rolls out a series of economic initiatives ahead of November's midterm ​elections.

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Personnel note: Eric Cantor named next PhRMA President and CEO

He will take the helm on Nov. 9.

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Colorado’s water economy demands urgent structural overhaul

In late spring of this year, residents of Colorado’s agricultural hub in the Grand Valley witnessed an unsettling sight that should serve as a permanent wake-up call for the entire American West: a nearly dry Colorado River roughly 200 miles below its headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park. Levels were so low that the river […]

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Amendment 83 protects your right to hunt, fish

I will never forget March 25, 2020 — COVID-19 was raging, and Gov. Jared Polis asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster, while issuing a stay-at-home order for Colorado residents. Only essential businesses could remain open, including grocery stores, but who wanted to go out in public and risk exposure? Fortunately, I had […]

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