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Health spending on Southampton taxis surges by 75%

It comes as the department looks to review spending for off-island hospital treatment.

Oct 23 • 9:16 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com

Pope hope, that’s entertainment, and getting ahead in the CIA

Happy Friday friends, I want to start by just breathing for all of us a big long collective sigh of relief at the news this week that the pope’s doctors have basically blown the all clear for Leo’s health. Going from knowing nothing to him declaring to the world he needed surgery, to a cancer diagnosis, to bouncing out of the hospital in barely even days, to ringing the bell in less than two weeks is whiplash inducing. But in the best possible way. We are living in a world in which the Roman pontiff, by dint of history, biography and circumstance, is once more at the epicenter of global affairs. Not just conversations about religion, or Christian and post-Christian values, but the bleeding edge of the most pressing issues of human affairs. Think I am exaggerating a touch? Consider the images of the crowds who greeted Leo in Paris just weeks ago, and juxtapose them with the absolute photo negative scenes unfolding there recently. Ask yourself how many world leaders are talking about AI right now and directly citing the pope as they do so. Try to name a country who has had as many top-ranked diplomats in and out of both Russia and Ukraine in the last three years as the Vatican has in the last three months. It has been fascinating to watch Leo XIV emerge as not just a kind of pop culture reference point or totem to be cited (Francis was often name-checked this way) but as a kinetic force in global conversation. Given the state of things, we need global figures of gravitas and values, even better if they have real wisdom behind what they are saying. So news of Leo’s illness was, it seemed to me, a tremor with potentially Richter Scale implications. That not only has the worst not come to pass but instead we’ve had the best of outcomes announced is something to really be grateful for. Humanity, it seems to me, is entering one of its irregular but cyclical phases where the pace of change — technological, social, and geopolitical — outstrips the ability of previously settled norms and received wisdom to cope. Such periods – and I think the first decades of the last century were a similar such time – throw into question the viability of all kinds of institutions. And many of ours have been straining to breaking point for a few years now. The papacy has the power and the potential to be a steadying pole in all of this. That’s my hope, anyway. It’s a lot to freight the office with, though it is arguably its ultimate purpose from its founding, to be a steadying rock on which all that matters can be anchored. It’s also, of course, an intolerable weight of responsibility to place on a single man. But I am encouraged to have hope in – and for – Leo. The apostle whom he succeeds, after all, was famously unequal to some moments, failed some tests of faith, and resiled from taking the road which led ultimately to the circus on Vatican hill. Human frailty and limitations, of health, of character, of temper, can open us to Christ, whose strength is greatest in our weakness, so St. Paul learned. That gives me hope, and I am sure it consoles Leo, too. And so I will continue to pray for him. Because we need apostles of rock right now. Here’s the news. Subscribe The News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued yesterday a new document “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” It’s not a short document, and it is at pains to stress this isn’t a doctrinal note from the dicastery, either. Rather, it brings together reflections on an important issue from the Church around the world. Some of it I actually found really rather powerful. It is, however, 25,000, which is a lot for a busy reader to get through on a weekday. So, you can read our busy reader’s summary right here. — News broke yesterday of an Oct. 22 meeting of U.S. bishops with President Donald Trump. The meeting was organized by an official at the Heritage Foundation, according to several sources close to the meeting. Video of several U.S. bishops praying in the Oval Office over President Trump was posted on social media Thursday afternoon, first by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin, and then by the official twitter.com account of the Archdiocese of Denver. The meeting has drawn sharp criticism because of its proximity to the upcoming midterm Congressional elections, in which Democrats are widely expected to win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains closely contested. Sources close to the bishops’ conference told The Pillar that some USCCB senior officials were surprised by the existence of the meeting when video of it first emerged online. And a source close to conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City told The Pillar that the archbishop was “deeply frustrated” by the occasion of the meeting. An official conference spokesperson told The Pillar that the meeting was “not organized with or by the USCCB” and was “not affiliated with the conference.” You can read the whole story here. — The next National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis in 2029, a return to the city that hosted the last gathering in 2024. You read it here first. By here, I don’t mean this newsletter, I mean at The Pillar. We broke the story this week. It’s a big deal, in as much as the last congress was a roaring success and the next installment has the potential to be a real focal point for evangelizing efforts in the coming years. Read all about it here. — As Pope Leo prepares for the longest trip of his pontificate, Church leaders in Uruguay say the pontiff will encounter a highly secularized culture, in a country with a very different Catholic history than many of its South American neighbors. The nation has not had a papal visit since 1988, and leaders who spoke with The Pillar say it has a dire need for evangelization, even amid the prospect of a small revival in faith. This is real reporting on the Church in the country, and frankly a story you simply are not going to be able to read anywhere else. Read the whole thing. — The Archdiocese of Detroit announced this week a plan that would see the vast majority of its parish priests reassigned next summer, amid a restructuring process expected to dramatically shrink the number of parishes in the archdiocese. Archbishop Edward Weisenburger said this week that the plan “asks much of our priests,” but is a “sacrifice they are making as brothers of one, unified presbyterate.” The thing is, as JD pointed out in an analysis yesterday, pastors of parishes have a legal right to stability in office, so the only way this kind of wholesale reassignment goes ahead is if all of the archdiocesan clergy agree to resign. That creates its own kind of legal issues, though, and re-raises longstanding questions about the effectiveness of canonical due process protections for priests when dealing with coercive exercises in authority. Read the whole thing here. — More than three months after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its decree declaring the excommunication of the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X, questions remain about the full effects of the society’s schism. Specifically, the DDF’s July claim that marriages witnessed and confessions heard by SSPX priests are now invalid remains contested — and it emerged this week it appears that the Vatican’s own legal experts don’t agree. You can read my whole analysis of the situation and what it means here. All I would add is that the DDF’s undeveloped, some would say unsubstantiated, claim about the invalidity of some SSPX sacraments came in their July Explanatory Note on the schismatic consecrations by the society that month. It touches directly on both papal acts of governance — indeed it purports to nullify them — and the most intimate pastoral encounters possible in a parish setting. If there is one aspect of the Francis-era style of governance I would like the curia to finally cut out, root and branch, it would be these attempts to try to effect extraordinarily sensitive legislative acts via a note. — At least a dozen French bishops have spoken out following an eruption of violence on the country’s streets Oct. 17. Not surprisingly, they unanimously condemned the violence, but the length and content of their interventions varied significantly. Several sought to distinguish between the actions of rioters and what they suggested were the legitimate concerns of peaceful young protesters. Many also evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, suggesting it offered a powerful counter-image to the scenes of looting and destruction. A number of bishops also stressed their solidarity with law enforcement officials who struggled to contain the disorder, as well as the owners of the roughly 3,000 damaged or looted businesses. What’s the background to the nationwide unrest that the French media calls “les violences du 17 octobre”? And what exactly are the bishops saying? Read all about it here. — A Polish bishop called for the firm defense of unborn children as well as compassion for their mothers this week, as the lower house of Poland’s parliament passed two bills seeking to liberalize the country’s abortion laws. The bill on decriminalizing assistance in an abortion passed by 217 votes to 213, while the abortion in cases of fetal abnormality bill passed by 233 to 203, thanks to the government’s majority in the lower house. Both bills will now move to the Polish Senate, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling coalition has a larger majority. The fetal abnormality bill is symbolically significant because if it became law, it would effectively overturn a 2020 ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that a 1993 law permitting abortion for a severe and irreversible disability or a life-threatening incurable disease was unconstitutional. Read the whole story here. Subscribe **[The St. Paul Center App | Bible Study On-The-Go Read and understand the Bible with St. Paul Center’s new app! With today’s leading Catholic Scripture scholars as your guides, the St. Paul Center app empowers you to read the Bible](https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=pillar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=applaunch)** from the heart of the Church. Download the app for free at either the Apple or the Google app stores. https://stpaulcenter.com/app That’s entertainment I have written before about my deep and sincere reservations about the celebrity exorcist subculture which has taken root in American Catholicism. And, because I am very ill at ease with the entire thing, I try to keep a weather eye on the phenomenon without being drawn into the kind of online back-and-forth which these figures sometimes generate. Earlier this week, JD noted that one such celebrity exorcist type, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has undertaken, on the request of his bishop, a year’s fast from interviews and public speaking. I’m sure that will be salutary for him, if for no other reason than that receiving with docility requests from one’s rightful ecclesiastical superiors always comes with graces. Then a second thing happened this week which caught my eye. Apparently, another fixture in the celebrity exorcist world, Fr. Carlos Martins, has initiated a lawsuit against two lay men — apparently associates of Rippenger, though I am unclear in what way, exactly — for allegedly defaming him and his ministry on a podcast. It seems the suit was initiated nearly a year ago and is now pending. At issue, I read, is that the two men described Martins on a podcast as “not who he says he is” with regard to his exorcism ministry and that he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” These statements Martins considers to be false and defamatory and, his suit claims, “directly affected the sale and reception of [his] The Exorcist Files book that was newly released at the time these episodes aired.” I don’t want to get too into the weeds of the details here, but a couple of things struck me about all this.

Oct 23 • 9:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • pillarcatholic.com

Alabama Football 2026 vs Texas A&M: Previewing the Aggie Defense

A Mike Elko defense may not be the best thing for a “get right” game for the Alabama offense.

Oct 23 • 8:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

More Than a Charcuterie Board: A Mother and Daughter Build a Business Around Gathering.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Birch Bay Retirement Village. NORTHEAST HARBOR—Food’s ability to be a social cornerstone is one of the founding premises of one of Mount Desert Island’s newest, and perhaps most unique, endeavors in cuisine based catering. From intimate gatherings to large functions, Olive & Pearl creates charcuterie boards that can not only astound the tongue but also the eye. Many would agree that food can bring people together. In fact, culinary delights, and sometimes adventures, have been utilized as the centerpiece for social and business occasions of all kinds for centuries. Often times it even has the ability to start conversation, temper differences, and build new relationships. Settings can vary, from a multi-course sit down meal, a backyard barbecue, or a couple of bowls of chips and dip in front of a television, but the result can be the same. Humans come together, they share food, and the whole process is a catalyst for thought, communication, and a shared experience. Imagined and created by the mother and daughter team of Dr. Susan Scanlan (formerly MacCready) and Kayla Musetti, Olive & Pearl was started in June of this year and has been creating, delighting, and growing since. We gave the two an opportunity to answer some questions about themselves and their new venture. The love, passion, and pride for what they are doing and the fact that they are doing it as a mother and daughter team came through so strongly in their answers that we decided to present the question and answer session in its entirety. The Interview What did you do prior to Olive & Pearl? We’re a mother-daughter team, and food, family, and hospitality have always been a big part of our lives. Susan grew up in a large family in Pennsylvania, where the table was always at the center of everything. There were multiple dishes, little bites, stories, and plenty of conversation. Food was never simply about eating. It was about gathering, celebrating, and spending time together. After living in several Southern states, Susan relocated to Maine more than 20 years ago, and Maine has truly become home. She loves its sense of community, natural beauty, and connection to local food and makers. Professionally, Susan is a registered nurse and holds a doctorate in health administration. She has worked in a variety of clinical, nonclinical, and leadership roles and currently works as a faculty academic director. Building Olive & Pearl has been an exciting creative venture alongside her career. Kayla is also a registered nurse and works in the ambulatory surgery unit at Mount Desert Island Hospital. While healthcare is an important part of both of our professional lives, Olive & Pearl has given us an entirely different way to connect, collaborate, and create something together. Tell us about the business. Olive & Pearl is a mother-daughter charcuterie business centered around beautiful food, thoughtful presentation, and bringing people together. We create curated charcuterie boards designed for everything from intimate gatherings and dinner parties to weddings, showers, corporate events, boat days, and celebrations of all kinds. We think of our boards as more than food. They’re an experience and an invitation to gather, slow down, and enjoy time with the people around you. We’re intentional about quality ingredients, artful presentation, and personalization. Whenever possible, we also incorporate Maine-made and locally sourced products, including cheeses, jams, honey, seasonal produce, and baked goods. What inspired you to start Olive & Pearl? In many ways, Olive & Pearl grew out of something we had been doing our entire lives —bringing people together around food. We’ve always loved creating beautiful spreads for family and friends. There was something special about watching people gather around a table, graze, talk, laugh, and simply enjoy being together. Friends and family began telling us, “You should do this as a business,” and one day, we stopped laughing it off and started mapping it out. We realized we had an opportunity to combine our different strengths and create something that reflected what we both value: hospitality, creativity, quality, and connection. Charcuterie felt like the perfect expression of that. It’s beautiful and creative, but it’s also communal and approachable. At its heart, it brings us right back to where the idea began, a table filled with food and people gathered around it. Do you have a business partner(s)? Our business partner is each other! Olive & Pearl is truly a mother-daughter partnership, and building it together has been incredibly meaningful and sometimes hilarious! We know each other extremely well, which can be both a strength and, occasionally, a challenge. We have different personalities and strengths, but we’ve learned to lean into those differences and use them to our advantage. There’s a lot of trust between us, and we’ve learned how to communicate, collaborate, and occasionally laugh at ourselves along the way. We’re also building Olive & Pearl while continuing our careers in healthcare and education, so we’re taking things thoughtfully and growing the business one step at a time. We all have to start somewhere. One of the most rewarding parts has been having something that belongs to both of us. We get to learn from one another, celebrate the small wins together, and create something that we hope will become part of our family’s story for years to come. When exactly did you launch the business? Recently, in June 2026, we launched Olive & Pearl, turning an idea we had talked about for years into real business. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch something that started around our own family table and begin to find a place within the community. How is it going so far? How do you feel it has been received? It has been going very well, and we’ve been incredibly encouraged by how warmly Olive & Pearl has been received. As more people hear about us, our orders have continued to increase, and we’re seeing growing interest in boards for events and celebrations. It’s exciting to watch something that began as an idea between the two of us start to grow within the community. One of the most rewarding parts is hearing from customers after their events or seeing photos of our boards being enjoyed. Knowing that something we created became part of someone’s celebration is incredibly meaningful to us. Is there a brick-and-mortar location or is it all online? Olive & Pearl is currently an online business. We’re intentionally starting this way so we can build relationships with our customers, learn what they love, and grow thoughtfully. Our long-term dream, if the business continues to grow, is to eventually have a sit-down space where people can experience Olive & Pearl in person. Do you have any future plans if things go well/keep going well? Absolutely. For now, our focus is on continuing to grow Olive & Pearl, getting to know our customers, and becoming part of more celebrations and gatherings throughout the area. Long term, we would love to have our own physical space where people can come together and experience Olive & Pearl beyond the boards themselves. We can imagine a place that combines food, hospitality, creativity, and community. Ultimately, we want to build something that continues to grow while still feeling personal and connected to the people and community around us. Is there an aspect of the business that you really love? There are so many things we love about it, but the people and the connection are probably at the top of the list. We love creating something beautiful, but what really matters to us is what happens after we hand it over to the customer. We picture our boards on kitchen islands, at backyard gatherings, on boats, at weddings, or around a long dinner table—with people laughing, talking, and lingering a little longer. We also love the creative side. Every board is an opportunity to play with color, texture, shape, seasonality, and flavor. We don’t just want to fill a board, we want to curate an experience. And supporting local makers is especially meaningful to us. Whenever possible, we love incorporating Maine-made cheeses, local jams and honey, seasonal produce, and products from nearby bakeries and businesses. It allows us to showcase some of what makes Maine so special. Perhaps most importantly, we love doing this together. Building something as a mother and daughter has given us another way to spend time together, learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and create memories. Is there anything regarding any aspect of Olive & Pearl that you may think is important that is not reflected on the website? One thing that may not always come through online is just how personal this business is to us. Olive & Pearl isn’t something we created simply because charcuterie was popular. It grew very naturally from our family, our traditions, and the way we’ve always enjoyed gathering with people we love. There is a lot of heart behind every board. We think about the people who will be enjoying it, the occasion they’re celebrating, and how we can make the experience feel special. We also want people to know that we care deeply about supporting locals whenever possible. Using Maine products isn’t just about sourcing ingredients, it’s about telling a little story about where we live and the talented people who make and grow wonderful things here. Is there anything that we have not asked that you think is important/relevant that would like readers to know? We hope people see Olive & Pearl as more than just a charcuterie business. At its heart, it’s about gathering. Our goal is to make it easier for people to create those moments when everyone gathers around the table, conversations last a little longer, and people simply enjoy being together. We also hope people see the mother-daughter story behind the business. We’re building Olive & Pearl alongside our careers, one step at a time, and there is something incredibly special about creating a shared family legacy in the process. For us, success isn’t just about how many boards we make. It’s about becoming part of people’s special moments - birthdays, weddings, weekends with friends, quiet evenings at home, or a beautiful day on the Maine coast. If one of our boards helps people put down their phones, linger a little longer, laugh a little more, and enjoy the people around them, then we feel like we’ve done exactly what we set out to do. All photos courtesy of Olive & Pearl. LINKS TO LEARN MORE Olive & Pearl website Olive & Pearl Facebook Olive & Pearl Instagram RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Oct 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • barharborstory.substack.com

Texas Athletics and McCombs School of Business Launch New Bevo Lab, Bringing Together Sports, AI and Analytics

Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, and SHI International join Texas Athletics to power a first-of-its-kind hub for sports intelligence, data analytics, researc...

Oct 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • texaslonghorns.com

Staff Predictions: Michigan Football vs Indiana

In this week’s Roundtable, we discuss the QB change, takeaways from last week’s win, bold predictions for the Indiana game, and much more:

Oct 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Why Rochester Hills businesses are fighting a $40M road project -- and it’s not the construction

Oct 23 • 7:53 AM EDT • Business • clickondetroit.com

Britain Politics

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham, right, stands behind the counter with a staff member during a visit to discuss support for British businesses in Manchester, England, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

Oct 23 • 7:50 AM EDT • Politics • postregister.com

Financial Side Of Nix’s Struggles Comes With Major Ramifications

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been tracking toward a big extension, but that could be changing.

Oct 23 • 7:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: UT set for roadtrip to South Carolina

Tennessee football is looking to continue its momentum against South Carolina

Oct 23 • 7:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

There's a new toxic dating trend: ‘cushioning.’ Is it cheating?

What is ‘cushioning’? The dating trend that keeps a backup on the bench

Oct 23 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • yahoo.com

Kane, Yamal or Mbappé - Who deserves the Ballon d'Or?

Could it be a good omen for Harry Kane that for the first time in the Ballon d'Or's 70-year history the prestigious award ceremony will take place in his home town of London on Monday? England captain and serial scorer Kane of Bayern Munich is in with a chance of winning the most important individual honour of his career for the first time. Or will Kane have to give way to one of the Spanish World Cup winners, Lamine Yamal or Rodri? And what about World Cup top scorer Kylian Mbappé? "Winning the

Oct 23 • 7:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Vikings Get Strong Trade Deadline Take on Colts’ Jonathan Taylor

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 coming off their bye week as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. If the Vikings move to 6-0, could that entice general manager Nolan Teasley to make an aggressive trade to put this team over the top?Right now, despite being undefeated, the Vikings are likely behind […] The post Vikings Get Strong Trade Deadline Take on Colts’ Jonathan Taylor appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 7:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Everton's Trip to Arsenal: Opposition View as Thierno Barry Praised

Everton travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal in the Premier League, and we looked to get some more insight from north London.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Giants' Cutthroat Najee Harris Move is Surprisingly Refreshing

The New York Giants' decision to cut Najee Harris this week was surprisingly refreshing.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Phillies' Bryce Harper Makes Wild Demand in Potential Trade

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

What will Trump do if Republicans lose the midterms?

Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan answer your questions about the midterms.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com

🗳️ The future is now

💰And a look at Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s big spending.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com

Mississippi declared infant mortality a public health emergency a year ago. What have officials done since then?

In 2025, an infant mortality report showed Mississippi’s infant mortality rate rose from 8.9 in 2023 to 9.7 in 2024 – nearly twice the national average.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • mississippitoday.org

Tennessee Titans news: A chance at a win streak

The Tennessee Titans are making a run for another victory in Week 7.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

‘Bardo’ art exhibit opens space to talk about death, grief

Cedar Rapids' “Bardo” exhibit at Kinheart Studio in the Cherry Building explores death and grief through art and free Death Café gatherings. Next event: Nov. 5, 2026.

Oct 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com

Gov. JB Pritzker doling out big bucks to help Democrats — and boost a 2028 presidential run

Pritzker is taking out $40 million from his vast personal wealth to boost candidates in contentious races, and building coalitions with Democrats across the country, including in 2028 early primary states. "It's a terrific strategy," says former presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Oct 23 • 6:35 AM EDT • Politics • wbez.org

New Science Building Makes Big Progress

On January 13, 2025, a new science building was announced to be built next to Frich and Watkins Halls on the PennWest California campus, on the Monongahela river side. The construction is set to finish in the Spring 2027 semester. Executive Director of Planning and Construction, Eric Rosie, said it will likely be officially finished...

Oct 23 • 6:20 AM EDT • Science • caltimes.org

Scully hopes to stay at Exeter for 'many more years'

Anthony Scully hopes he can extend his stay at Exeter City after his impressive start to life at the League Two club.

Oct 23 • 6:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Westfield science teacher is honored as Mass. Project Lead the Way Teacher of the Year

Westfield High School physics teacher Renee Sweeney was surprised with the 2026 Massachusetts PLTW Teacher of the Year award for her engaging, applied-learning engineering courses.

Oct 23 • 6:01 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

Who should win the Ballon d’Or Feminin? The Athletic asked people in elite football to vote

Our reporters asked players and managers, past and present, coaches, sporting directors, scouts and leading executives to pick their top-10s

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com

Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approaches

The White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

Muslims have always had to prove our Americanness. Enter Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan’s Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, is many things to many people.

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

Catapult Books is being sold and its L.A. authors are mourning

Catapult Books has sold its assets to an undisclosed buyer, leaving the future of 16 scheduled titles uncertain as staff negotiate a severance package.

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

In Madison Opera’s first-ever ‘Norma,’ ‘the melodies are phenomenal’

Madison Opera presents Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 in Overture Hall to open its 2026-27 season.

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com

Many Latinos are over Trump. The shift is especially striking in Texas

Latino voters are souring on the GOP, fueled by frustration over rising costs and the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.

Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals

CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower families to make healthy choices.

Oct 23 • 5:45 AM EDT • Health • americanprogress.org

FEATURE | Bayer Leverkusen’s rise from a season of chaos

Bayer Leverkusen did the unthinkable in 2023/24. They not only stopped Bayern Munich from winning the Bundesliga but also went the season unbeaten in the league to secure their maiden Meisterschale. O...

Oct 23 • 5:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness'

Oct 23 • 5:04 AM EDT • Politics • france24.com

Access Health CT open enrollment begins

Open enrollment for Access Health CT, the state’s official marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage, is open now through Jan. 15.

Oct 23 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • wfsb.com

Forest's start raises questions - but belief in Glasner remains

Nottingham Forest go to Ipswich in the bottom three of the Premier League, but boss Oliver Glasner believes they have deserved more this season.

Oct 23 • 4:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Commentary: Donald Trump’s actions against Ukraine betray Ronald Reagan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds the toughest job on the planet. And it just got tougher. Donald Trump has made a cottage industry out of offering Russian President Vladimir Putin

Oct 23 • 4:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com

Ohio policymakers wrestle with prediction markets as wagers on sports and politics explode

With tens of millions of dollars staked on political and sporting contests, prediction markets are fueling anxiety among policymakers in Ohio and around the country.

Oct 23 • 3:50 AM EDT • Sports • ohiocapitaljournal.com

Ohio policymakers wrestle with prediction markets as wagers on sports and politics explode

With tens of millions of dollars staked on political and sporting contests, prediction markets are fueling anxiety among policymakers in Ohio and around the country.

Oct 23 • 3:50 AM EDT • Politics • ohiocapitaljournal.com

Parkview Health keeps securing more partnerships

The Indiana health system reached another hospital affiliation agreement with Goshen Health and is planning to acquire Ovation Healthcare.

Oct 23 • 3:41 AM EDT • Health • chiefhealthcareexecutive.com

MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines

Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn. The firm's preliminary estimates put Mac shipments at 5.6 million units, an 11% decrease from the same quarter last year. Worldwide PC shipments fell 21% to 57 million units, allowing Apple's market share to increase from 8.7% to 9.8%.

Oct 23 • 3:30 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com

Budget 2026: What might the Chancellor do on business rates?

Rating experts at Colliers anticipate five significant changes

Oct 23 • 3:19 AM EDT • Business • costar.com

How the Decline of Western NY Defined Kathy Hochul’s Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for New York has been largely shaped by her upbringing in a failing western New York town and her family’s move up from a trailer park to affluence.

Oct 23 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

School district postpones athletics hall of fame ceremony

Dayton Public Schools announced that they are postponing the inaugural Dayton Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony.

Oct 23 • 2:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Sixers Mount Historic Comeback, LeBron James Wins Home Debut

The Philadelphia 76ers made history on Thursday night in LeBron James’ home debut at Wells Fargo Center.Fueled by an electric 32-point performance by Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers erased a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener.The 29-point comeback is the Sixers’ biggest comeback victory in the play-by-play era. The improbable […] The post Sixers Mount Historic Comeback, LeBron James Wins Home Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 1:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Jazz Chisholm Jr & Two Other Yankees Refused Analytics Help

The New York Yankees continue to find more reasons to make changes after the disappointing ALDS exit. Most MLB teams have analytics teams to help the players make changes, including the Yankees under General Manager Brian Cashman. Jazz Chisholm Jr was one of three players who reportedly refused to listen to these suggestions and ignore […] The post Jazz Chisholm Jr & Two Other Yankees Refused Analytics Help appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 1:48 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Beloved Yankees Player Lands Job Managing His Former Japanese Team

Former New York Yankees star Hideki Matsui landed a job managing the Yomiuri Giants, his former team. The post Beloved Yankees Player Lands Job Managing His Former Japanese Team appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 1:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

REPORT: Packers Sniffing Around Trade For All-Pro DT

The Green Bay Packers have made calls inquiring about the availability of Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner The post REPORT: Packers Sniffing Around Trade For All-Pro DT appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 1:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love Faces Uncertainty After Latest Injury Update

The Arizona Cardinals may be shorthanded once again at the running back position, with rookie Jeremiyah Love battling an injury. The post Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love Faces Uncertainty After Latest Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 23 • 1:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world

An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areas

Oct 23 • 1:00 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

Julia Roberts honors “Steel Magnolias” dad Tom Skerritt upon his death at 93

Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

Oct 23 • 12:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Knicks tricked employees with championship ring phishing test

The New York Knicks‘ title defense is off to an embarrassing start. The team is having a public spat with Karl-Anthony Towns over a contract extension. They lost their first game of the season to the Philadelphia 76ers after raising…

Oct 23 • 12:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Rhamondre Stevenson scores improbable touchdown in Week 7

Rhamondre Stevenson led the team with 93 yards receiving, which included a 48-yard TD against the Chicago Bears in Week 7.

Oct 23 • 12:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Understanding Illicit Political Finance to Counter State Threats

In 2024, Western governments warned that Russia was actively interfering in Moldova’s elections, seeking to prevent the re-election of pro-European Union politicians. This interference targeted Moldova’s political system from multiple angles, including covertly funding political actors and protest movements. There were widespread reports of vote-buying, including cash payments of up to €100 to voters. Reports […]

Oct 23 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • thesoufancenter.org

Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Oct. 23, 2026, puzzle No. 760

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

Oct 23 • 12:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com

Scotia construction leads one business to close, other businesses frustrated

Your Local News Leader

Oct 22 • 11:48 PM EDT • Business • news10.com

UNC's Bill Belichick Gets Reality Check About Return to NFL

It doesn't sound like this will happen.

Oct 22 • 11:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Knicks reportedly turned fake championship ring offers into cybersecurity lesson for employees

Oct 22 • 11:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Jordan Mason able to practice in full

Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason logs full practice session

Oct 22 • 11:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

T.J. Hockenson practices Thursday

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson a full go at Thursday's practice

Oct 22 • 11:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Social determinants of health may increase kidney failure risk after critical illness

New research indicates that certain individual- and neighborhood-level social determinants of health may increase the risk of developing post-discharge kidney failure in patients who developed acute kidney injury while in intensive care.

Oct 22 • 11:15 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net

Science Hill, Greeneville and University High win regional district titles

Science Hill, Greeneville and University High win regional district titles

Oct 22 • 11:14 PM EDT • Science • wjhl.com

Boston 25 News

Road closures, blocked parking lots and construction equipment have made it difficult for customers to get around downtown and, business owners say, even harder to get people through their doors.

Oct 22 • 10:42 PM EDT • Business • facebook.com

Oakland Coliseum hopes to become new sports, entertainment hub

The Bay Area's Local News Station

Oct 22 • 10:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • kron4.com

New attention on Bankhead claim she was offered job to leave Senate race, DNC denies allegation

Montana’s U.S. Senate race was at the center of political controversy again this week, over an allegation from the Democratic nominee that she had been offered a job if she would drop out of the race.

Oct 22 • 10:10 PM EDT • Politics • ktvh.com

Oakland Coliseum hopes to become new sports, entertainment hub

(KRON) — The people working to purchase the Oakland Coliseum site say they are on track to close the deal before the end of the year. The African American Sports and Entertainment Group, alon…

Oct 22 • 10:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • kron4.com

High school flag football: Wednesday and Thursday scores

CIF City Section high school girls' flag football scores for Wednesday and Thursday.

Oct 22 • 9:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Celtics Get Mixed Injury News Ahead of Knicks Showdown

The Celtics receive mixed injury news ahead of their home opener against the Knicks, with one former first-round pick ruled out. The post Celtics Get Mixed Injury News Ahead of Knicks Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 22 • 9:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US officials encourage vaccine

California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strain

Oct 22 • 9:44 PM EDT • Health • theguardian.com

AI boosts efficiency but fuels workplace mental health strain, report finds

Oct 22 • 9:42 PM EDT • Health • news3lv.com

Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]

Oct 22 • 9:33 PM EDT • Health • sbecouncil.org

Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]

Oct 22 • 9:33 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org

Pirates Top Prospect Gives Update After Midseason Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates' Seth Hernandez insists he's healthy after a season-ending injury.

Oct 22 • 9:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Pine & Mingo business owners seek answers from city council over construction impact

Oct 22 • 9:02 PM EDT • Business • ktul.com

Bears lead Patriots 10-0

Oct 22 • 8:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Supreme Court backs Republicans on New Hampshire voter IDs

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a ruling that would have allowed use of student-ID cards to help show eligibility to vote in New Hampshire, siding with Republicans in a state where Democrats are defending a Senate seat next...

Oct 22 • 8:44 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com

One Bad Quarter Hurts Jazz in Season Opener

A dismal second-quarter collapse and Ty Jerome’s 45-point masterclass doomed Utah in Memphis, exposing critical defensive lapses and rebounding woes the Jazz must fix before their home opener.

Oct 22 • 8:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Matthew Golden limited Thursday

Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden dealing with shoulder injury

Oct 22 • 8:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

‘Expendable’ Buffalo Bills WR Named NFL’s Top Trade Candidate

"Expendable" $30 million Bills WR called NFL's top trade candidate. The post ‘Expendable’ Buffalo Bills WR Named NFL’s Top Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 22 • 8:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

50 Cent allegedly bailed out suspect accused of assaulting Rick Ross' son

50 Cent allegedly bailed out a 20-year-old man identified in police filings as Don Roberts, who is accused of pistol-whipping Rick Ross’ son, 21-year-old William Roberts III. The two rappers have been feuding since the late 2000s.

Oct 22 • 8:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

Another limited practice for KC Concepcion

Browns WR KC Concepcion a limited participant Thursday because of two injuries

Oct 22 • 8:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Packers Express Interest in Another Colts Defensive Tackle

As Indianapolis begins a fire sale, Green Bay is aggressively hunting for veteran interior pressure to bolster its defensive front and solidify a serious Super Bowl push.

Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Oral Health Disparities and Parental/Caregiver Role in Dental Care Among Children With Special Healthcare Needs and Children Without Special Healthcare Needs in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Children with special needs often face greater challenges in maintaining oral health due to physical, intellectual, or behavioral limitations. Their oral hygiene depends largely on c...

Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cureus.com

Withings and Function Integrate Connected Health Data with Comprehensive Lab Testing

Withings and Function have announced a partnership integrating connected health device measurements with comprehensive laboratory testing, enabling users to access daily biometric data and clinical results through both companies’ digital platforms. The integration aims to provide a more continuous view of individual health by combining routine measurements with periodic laboratory assessments.Under the agreement, Function members can synchronize data from Withings devices directly into the Function app, including body com...

Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • hlth.com

Nut Consumption Ideal for Better Health - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF TH

William Bordeau is the Executive Vice President at Harris Farms. He comments ob the big health benefits of coming tree nuts.

Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • aginfo.net

Mark Andrews posts another full practice

Ravens TE Mark Andrews a full participant for second straight day

Oct 22 • 7:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Virginia state senator accused of shielding marijuana business

Fox News chief Washington correspondent Mike Emanuel reports on the federal indictment against state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, D-Va., on ‘Special Report.’

Oct 22 • 7:26 PM EDT • Business • foxnews.com

This Is Carolina: Self-taught mechanic with Autism takes his business on the road

A Myrtle Beach man with autism who taught himself auto repair is launching a mobile mechanic business with his father.

Oct 22 • 7:26 PM EDT • Business • wmbfnews.com

NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

The seven-time Pro Bowler emphasized the importance of getting diagnosed early.

Oct 22 • 7:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks Matchup History

Oct 22 • 7:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Former Cardinals Star J.J. Watt Reacts to CBS Sports Deal

Former Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt recently agreed to a multi-year deal with CBS Sports amid his rise in NFL broadcasting. The post Former Cardinals Star J.J. Watt Reacts to CBS Sports Deal appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct 22 • 7:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Thursday Night Football: Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is active

Oct 22 • 7:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Saquon Barkley limited in return to Eagles practice

Oct 22 • 6:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

What's going on, South Dakota?

Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com

Oct 22 • 6:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • thedakotascout.com