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11 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
From cheap meal deals to one last ride at Wild Waves, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Mays Business School offers new Masters of Science program in Sports Business Analytics
On Oct. 7, Mays Business School launched a new Masters of Science in Sports Business Analytics, which will be the first sports-centered program at the school. In this new program, students will learn how to connect analytics to the business of sports organizations, and it will contain an industry-related curriculum that includes quantitative analysis, data...
Mays Business School offers new Masters of Science program in Sports Business Analytics
On Oct. 7, Mays Business School launched a new Masters of Science in Sports Business Analytics, which will be the first sports-centered program at the school. In this new program, students will learn how to connect analytics to the business of sports organizations, and it will contain an industry-related curriculum that includes quantitative analysis, data...
HVAC issue ignites fire at Marketplace Dr. business
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
Crows may make lightning-fast decisions, sometimes twice as fast as humans, study hints
Carrion crows made decisions about their visual environments significantly faster than humans and primates tend to, according to a comparison in a new study.
University of New Haven Student Explores the Power of Peer Support in
University of New Haven Master of Public Health student Donrine Adeyinka Theo Harding ’28 MPH reflects on a Born This Way Foundation event exploring how peer support, mental health education, and mean
Gears of War: E-Day, Cancelled Last-Minute for PS5, May Have Cost Half a Billion to Make
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4 Knicks Keys To Victory For Friday’s Matchup Versus Celtics
After falling in their season opener on Tuesday, the New York Knicks will travel to TD Garden to play the Boston Celtics on Friday. Boston lost their season opener in Detroit on Tuesday, so both of these preseason top Eastern Conference teams will be vying for their first win of the campaign. Here are four …
Josh Simmons set to miss at least four weeks
Chiefs OT Josh Simmons moved to the Reserve/Injured list but will not need back surgery
Brighton Held 0-0 by Jablonec: Wasteful Seagulls Frustrated
Despite dominating possession in the Czech Republic, Fabian Hürzeler’s side lacked a clinical edge, relying on Bart Verbruggen’s heroics to escape a stubborn Jablonec defense with a draw.
Jamie Miller leaving Gulf Coast Business Council for leadership role at Mississippi Power
Jamie Miller is leaving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council for a leadership position at Mississippi Power, the largest electric utility in the
RFK Jr. ally Calley Means quits Trump administration amid food agenda delays
Means has been a key player in Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement.
Analysis | The top issues in the midterms
Corruption, health care and AI are among concerns driving voters besides affordability.
Railroads pull ahead as high fuel costs hit truckers harder
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and CSX all reported jumps in third-quarter profit and revenue.
Northeastern graduate makes eco-friendly flower arrangements that last
Mohlia’s preserved flowers last for years and cut floral waste. Founder Simran Mohinani says her Northeastern co-ops shaped how she leads.
FOX Sports Reveals Broadcasters, New Tech Wrinkles For 2026 World Series
FOX Sports announced its announcers, studio analysts and new wrinkles for the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
Stony Brook Researchers David Miloschewsky and Supartha Podder Resolve a Decades-Old Puzzle About the Limits of Quantum Computing
Finding a path through a maze is hard, even for quantum algorithms. A quantum computer can find the exit of a certain kind of maze far faster than a classical computer. But can it also give you directions? David Miloschewsky and Supartha Podder of Stony Brook University’s Department of Computer Science have proven that finding
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About
In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.From governors’ mansions to statehouses to local ballot initiatives, voters will make their voices heard.We gather a panel of experts and zero in on some midterm races that aren’t necessarily making national headlines.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Analysis | The Republicans who aren’t endorsing Trump
In today’s edition … Immigration fear heats up Trump-Haley clash, dominates late GOP ad spending … Twelve House hard-liners sink a procedural rule in protest of Johnson’s bipartisan government funding deal.
Nobel-Winning Computer Scientist Says AI Has Become Conscious: "We're Toast"
Geoffrey Hinton, one of the godfathers of AI, says we need to get on AI's side now or else humankind is "toast."
Chiefs place Josh Simmons on injured reserve
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without offensive lineman Josh Simmons for at least another month as he continues to recover from a back issue.
Trump’s shock-jock politics don’t work for everyone. An Ohio attack ad is proof.
Cheered by an online ecosystem, the GOP has rewarded “owning the libs” for a decade. But the blowback to an ad in the governor’s race suggests there are limits.
P2 Physio Founder Luis Ferrer Joins Vanessa Certain for Pinecrest Business Spotlight
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Luis Ferrer, MPT, CSCS, Founder & CEO of P2 Physio, is the featured guest in this Pinecrest Business Association interview hosted by Vanessa Certain, Owner of VEC Development. Ferrer’s professional background spans physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and healthcare leadership. He earned his master’s degree in physical therapy from […]
How well have past GOTY winners sold?
We’re less than two months away from 2026’s The Game Awards, and what a year it’s been for fantastic games, including Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Slay the Spire II, the Blood of Dawnwalker, and Control Resonant – just to name a few. So as we approach the end of the year, we thought we’d look back on our estimates for the GOTY winners of the past four years. In terms of revenue, Elden Ring (2022 winner), Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023), Astro Bot (2024), and Expedition 33 (2025) have generated a combined $3.8B via 73M copies sold: Let’s have a look, then. Elden Ring has generated $2B in revenue Elden Ring is a phenomenon in every sense. It’s sold a whopping 36.4M copies across Steam (50%), PS5 (35%), and Xbox (15% across console and PC). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring also just passed an astronomical milestone: $2B in revenue. While PlayStation and Xbox account for half of Elden Ring’s copies sold across these three platforms, they account for 57.5% of revenue. This – as ever – is due to regional pricing and the higher relative share of PC gamers in lower-priced markets. For example, around 17.4% of Elden Ring’s Steam copies sold were in China, where the game costs about 26% less than the price in the States. There’s an … interesting narrative going around these days that console gamers are only interested in ball-and-gun games and have the patience for little else. Well, Elden Ring’s impressive sales prove that is simply not true, and across all platforms. What’s more, over 9.8M people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, with nearly 3.5M people getting all of the achievements and trophies. For reference, 10.9% of Elden Ring’s PlayStation players have the platinum trophy, while 10.5% of players on Steam and 3.9% of Xbox players unlocked all the achievements. Git gud, Xbox players! Of the 1.5M people who played Elden Ring on PlayStation last month, 4% also played Dark Souls 3 last month, 4% played Bloodborne, and 3% played Sekiro. There’s those Soulsborne diehards for you. By many accounts, including my own, Elden Ring is one of the best games of all time. It’s an evergreen seller that will continue to be a cash cow for Bandai and FromSoftware for years to come. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Elden Ring has sold another 2M copies across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox this year, generating almost $110M. This means it’s outperforming many of this year’s high-profile releases. Even Elden Ring’s standalone run-based PvE spinoff, 2025’s Nightreign, has sold 7.8M copies and generated $282M in revenue. Baldur’s Gate 3 is another billion-dollar-plus banger Another cross-platform phenomenon is Baldur’s Gate 3, which has sold 23.2M copies and generated over $1.2B in revenue. About 18.7M of these copies (80.6%) are via Steam, 2.9M via PS5 (12.7%), and 1.6M (6.8%) via Xbox. Around 1.3M folks on Steam bought BG3 before it hit 1.0. The PlayStation version launched about a month after the PC 1.0 release, while the Xbox version came four months later due to technical issues around developing local co-op on the Series S. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Across platforms, Baldur’s Gate 3’s monthly active users have never dropped below 2M, including 2.2M MAUs last month (68.5% on Steam, 21.9% on PS5, and 9.6% on Xbox). And it still regularly brings in 280K to 400K players every day: About 1% of BG3’s Steam player base has played for over 500 hours! That’s a little under 200K people. Astro Bot is also an evergreen seller, albeit a more niche, family one Astro Bot, 2024’s winner, has now sold 4.7M copies and generated $291M in revenue. The budget, including marketing, is almost certainly under $100M, given the small Japan-based core team and three-year dev timeline. You can really see why the tides are changing toward less expensive hubs. Astro Bot is the only first-party winner on this list, but follows other first-party winners of The Last of Us Part II (2020’s winner), God of War (2018), and Breath of the Wild (2017). Around 46.6% of Astro Bot’s copies sold have been physical, which is far higher than the typical game. This makes sense for a couple of reasons: There’s a large family audience for this one, and physical boxes are an item to wrap when giving Astro as a gift. Astro has collector value for the PlayStation core (this is nostalgia-fueled platformer celebrating PlayStation’s history) Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Astro is another one of those games that continues selling over time, regularly selling more than 100K a month. It’s sold around 1M more copies this year ($60M in revenue) and is a popular title with families. We can see this using the Alinea platform’s MAU crossover tool: Astro Bot’s top #2, #3, and #4 games by crossover in any given month this year are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox – without fail. The #1 title every month, though, is Astro’s Playroom, a pack-in with all PS5 consoles. For every month this year, between 20% and 30% of Astro Bot players also played Astro’s Playroom that month. So the free pack-in is a noice funnel for converting players to a full paid product. Expedition 33 sells 8.7M despite Game Pass cannibalisation Finally, we have last year’s winner – Expedition 33. The turn-based-RPG banger has generated $366M via 8.7M copies sold, with 58.8% on Steam, 35.7% on PS5, and 5.5% on Xbox. Xbox’s share of copies sold is this low due to Expedition 33 launching on Game Pass, where 4.3M people across console and PC accessed the game. A little under 700K Xbox players used their subscription to play Expedition 33 this year. That said, the game’s 1.5-year Game Pass deal ended last week on October 16, and we’re already beginning to see a positive trend on Expedition 33’s copies sold via Xbox (but the jury’s still out!). There’s understandably a lot of French pride behind this one, as France is the game’s #3 market on both Steam and PlayStation. Vive la France! One thing that stood out to me is that the GOTY winners aren’t $300M Hollywood productions made in the US. They’re mostly mid-budget studios outside the traditional AAA cost centres. Lots to think about there. Also, good games sell well; who’d have thunk it!? And there’s a whole load of them this year, with GTA 6 still to come, too. GTA just made the cutoff point for the VGAs this year. What a coincidence! Loading... Cool links and other stuff Our physical games newsletter from Tuesday was picked up by GameSpot, Eurogamer, TweakTown, and a bunch of others. We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply right here on Substack/email, and we’ll set you up. Next week, we’ve got some exciting news regarding the future of our newsletter, so stay tuned! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Applications Open for County College of Morris Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Apprenticeship
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) is accepting applications through Monday, November 2, for the next cohort of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science Apprenticeship, offering CCM students and adult learners living in New Jersey an opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience while preparing for a career in the fast-growing fields of […]
CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
Your vote, your health: Why voting plays a big role in healthy communities - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Last revised Oct. 22, 2026 One of the Health Department’s goals is to build social connection and civic power.
Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC to no longer endorse, directly give to candidates
But the pro-Israel lobby is not relinquishing its political power, evidenced by its move to give more than $9 million to support Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race.
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past
Scientists have studied a two-century-old coral core from Maui's Olowalu reef, revealing how land use has impacted reef health.
Students Take a Bus Ride to a Different Rutgers
A new seminar helps undergraduates connect their interests to research they never knew existed For Dave Bushek, the obstacle to bringing students to Rutgers’ field stations across New Jersey was getting them there. A visitor to Rutgers’ shellfish research facilities wondered why more students weren’t seeing them, too. Bushek, a professor of marine and coastal […]
How both Texas parties have shifted their political ad messaging
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
‘Halloween Baking Championship’ winners: Where are they now?
They came, they baked, they conquered. Catch up with all 11 past winners of Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ and see where their sweet victories have taken them.
Pedal to the Metal: NASA’s Psyche Heads Toward Asteroid Belt
With a successful Mars gravity assist in its rearview mirror, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has fired up its thrusters and is accelerating to the metal-rich
Coast Business Council details changes and future plans
The Gulf Coast Business Council meeting provided changes as well as a look into the area's future in terms of economic development.
Coast Business Council details changes and future plans
The Gulf Coast Business Council meeting provided changes as well as a look into the area's future in terms of economic development.
TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit
TxDOT leaders Alex Meade, Pete Alvarez, and Brian Barth discuss a hot topic at RGV Partnership summit.
TxDOT, RGV Business Leaders Tackle Overweight Truck Corridor Dilemma at Infrastructure Summit
TxDOT leaders Alex Meade, Pete Alvarez, and Brian Barth discuss a hot topic at RGV Partnership summit.
CBS Makes J.J. Watt Announcement Before Calling Bengals-Ravens Game
While J.J. Watt will always be remembered for his illustrious playing career as one of the game’s most elite pass rushers, he’s carved out a pretty great gig as a broadcaster. Watt started his media career in 2023 as a studio analyst. He’s now in his second year in the booth as a color commentator. […] The post CBS Makes J.J. Watt Announcement Before Calling Bengals-Ravens Game appeared first on HEAVY.
French Stewart defends Anna Faris against ‘werewolf’ Chuck Lorre: ‘She delivered’
Stewart’s comments come after Lorre detailed his hesitance to cast Faris in the series’ lead role.
Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model
A big redesign is coming to the MacBook Pro next week, with at least four rumored advantages compared to current models.
Huntington startup creates landmark-inspired pajamas and gifts
Huntington-based Oyster and Arrow creates hand-illustrated pajamas and gifts inspired by Long Island landmarks. Founded by Emily Greany, the company emphasizes local coastal motifs and has grown to 25 retail partners, with wholesale driving most of its revenue. The brand aims to expand along the East Coast while maintaining personal connections.
The Pollwatcher: Another fraudulent pollster is out of business, and a third group just disappeared
Why a fake poll got into mainstream poll trackers, how it was discovered and the common thread behind both fake poll scandals this year.
Do Stormont politics stifle the non-sectarian parties?
Letters: Responding to an editorial, Boyd Black deplores Labour’s policy of not fielding candidates in Northern Ireland. Plus a letter by Declan O’Neill
Leavitt opens up on helping Trump find new press secretary after Zacharia debacle: 'Wasn't for her'
Karoline Leavitt says she's helping Trump find a new press secretary after Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the demanding White House role.
Bellevue Counseling Program Ranked #1 in Nebraska
Bellevue University's Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program earned the No. 1 ranking among Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's programs in Nebraska in the 2027 rankings published by MastersinCounseling.org. The ranking recognizes Bellevue University's online, CACREP-accredited graduate program for preparing studen...
Tennessee FFA member studies Hurricane Helene's lasting impact on farmer mental health
A National FFA agriscience fair finalist says the impacts of Hurricane Helene inspired her to take a closer look at farmer mental health. Abby Petterson from the Erwin FFA Chapter in Tennessee says her two-year research project focuses on supporting the next generation of agriculture. “There is a stigma, but more importantly, there is a […]
Flutter Entertainment to Release Q3 2026 Update Nov. 4 and Host Call
Flutter Entertainment will release its third-quarter 2026 update on November 4 and host a webcast and conference call to review results.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: Flutter Entertainment plc [ FLUT ] - 8-K - Oct. 22, 2026This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider ve…
Science Outreach Program Helps Hook Kids on Science, Study Finds
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Op-ed: Brooklyn’s small businesses can’t wait any longer on child care
Brooklyn is home to more than 74,000 businesses, and the vast majority are small. You cannot build a competitive workforce, or a healthy economy, on top of a broken child care system.
Red Wings Call Up Michal Postava for West Coast Trip
The Griffins' coach says Michal Postava is joining Detroit's road trip, and nobody has said why. #RedWings
Jenna Ortega on moving beyond her 'Wednesday' image and embracing optimism
If Jenna Ortega ever enthusiastically shows you a stick, there's a meaningful life philosophy behind it.
Opinion: In D.C. Schools, How the Science of Reading Offers a Blueprint for Math
Students in the nation’s capital posted gains in math and reading for the fourth straight year, according to the results of statewide accountability tests released last month. It was the latest piece ...
New Mexico Dept. of Health: Respiratory diseases on the rise across state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health says it’s seeing an increase in respiratory disease rate, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV, across the state. “Last season,…
Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera
Today on Mark Gurman’s Power On podcast, the prolific leaker offered fresh insights into several features in the works for...
Noteworthy Arms to Consider as Padres Offseason Acquisitions
The San Diego Padres' pitching staff was one of many highlights for the organization in 2026, headlined by a remarkable turnaround from the starters after the All-Star break. With the late-season returns of Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove from the injured list, San Diego's front office still remains focused on acquiring additional starting pitching for …
3 Things I Don’t Have To Worry About
I could use an off week. I don’t know about you, but the last 3 Georgia games have not been easy to consume. (Okay, the 2H of Vandy was fairly smooth going down, but it took a while to get there). I may not be as bruised and battered as the Bulldog players, but I […]
Judge blocks DHS investigations of noncitizen voting, citing flawed data
The judge put her order on hold until 5 p.m. Friday, giving the Trump administration time to appeal.
Metamora, Creve Coeur look to expand business development
East Peoria has already purchased the land on Route 24 and Centennial Drive to expand housing development, while Metamora is developing housing, and possible business development, on 135 acres on Route 116.
Alabama governor’s race could be surprisingly competitive, prominent political forecaster says
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted Alabama's governor's race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican."
J.J. Watt officially announced as CBS Sports' lead NFL game analyst, replacing Tony Romo
J.J. Watt was promoted to CBS' top broadcasting crew after Tony Romo was placed on leave.
PODCAST: ‘Muscle Memory’
Native CDFIs know where their communities need capital. Turning that knowledge into a lending program takes another set of skills. In a new episode of Difference Makers 3.0, Pamela Boivin of the Native CDFI Network and Sheila Herrera, executive director of Tiwa Lending Services, join host Brian Edwards to discuss how NCN’s FORGE Certificate Program […]
Some people really are werewolves—at least, in their minds
People with clinical lycanthropy are trapped in a body-horror nightmare.
Have scientists finally found a way to save the banana from disaster?
With the climate crisis and diseases threatening one of the world’s most popular fruits, researchers are hoping a breakthrough in breeding techniques could give the Cavendish banana a certain future
Tom Brady’s unexpected comment sparks reaction on Fox
OSCAR GONZALEZ FUENTES/Shutterstock.com Tom Brady makes unusual FOX comment Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady used an unusual expression while analyzing Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during FOX’s October 18, 2026, broadcast. The moment occurred during Chicago’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Brady described a Williams pass using the word “gyrating,” prompting a surprised response from…
79% of Small Business Owners Put Personal Money Into Their Business in the Past Year, New Flute Report Finds
Flute, the payments platform for the everyday economy, released "The Cost of Waiting To Get Paid," a report finding that 79% of small business owners put personal money into their businesses in the past year.
This founder built the RV he wanted for ski trips. It led to a $20 million business
Jim Ritchie felt that RVs looked like ‘1980s Vegas.’ His hybrid vehicle company, AEONrv, grew 4,231 percent in three years.
Australian treasurer says opponents want higher inflation for political gain
In a Canberra Playbook Podcast interview Jim Chalmers accused Liberals of wanting Australians to suffer, as their path back to power.
Business Beat : Chamber to host “Your Website Your 24/7 Salesperson” seminar
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will host a business presentation titled "Your W...
Why we’re still so obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes
You Can See Everything, a documentary about the disgraced biotech company founder Elizabeth Holmes, has enjoyed a record-breaking opening in the US. It is a testament to how fascinated we remain by the convicted fraudster, but what is behind the enduring appeal? US technology editor Blake Montgomery tells Madeleine Finlay why Holmes continues to fascinate us, and reflects on whether the Theranos scandal has had a permanent impact on Silicon Valley
This modern-day fairy tale invites conversations about mental health - College of Arts and Sciences
Rachel Hynes’ production, “Song of a Sea Witch,” invites intergenerational audiences to confront the power of language and the lasting impact of negative self-talk.
Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist
European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”
Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market
Has discontinued its last remaining player, UBP-X700/K
Bruce Willis, We May Have A Job For You: Scientists Simulate Nuking An Asteroid, And The Results Are Pretty Encouraging
If an asteroid were heading in our direction, a nuclear blast may not be such a bad idea after all.
Bye Week Check-Ins: Week 7
This article looks at the teams on bye in Week 7. Where do they stand, and how can they improve for the rest of the season?
⭐ Ballon d'OF: our number six is:
The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be revealed on Monday, October 26. To mark the occasion, OneFootball's French editorial team cast their votes to choose their Ballon d'OF winner for the 2025-2026 seas...
The Daily Mauling: 10/22/26
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AI as the next political divide
We have a guest post today from our friends at Focaldata, with whom we have done polling before. They have been doing a lot of work on attitudes towards AI and how this is affecting politics on both sides of the Atlantic. In this post, they explore exclusive new polling – with a whole set of fascinating charts on how voters’ views are developing and why. In particular, the authors explore why the debate is currently so much more polarised by party in the US than in the UK, to the benefit of the Democrats. Subscribe Focaldata HQ is located in Shoreditch, east London. To access the office from the Shoreditch High Street Overground station, you have to walk under the bridge at Braithwaite Street. We mention this not as a navigational aid, but because the posters above caught our eye over the summer. Since June, the area has been the centre of a fiercely contested debate around the construction of a data centre on the Truman Brewery estate on Brick Lane, less than 200 metres from our office. It was one of the first ‘US-style’ protest movements around AI data centres the country has seen, and may not be the last. These protests served as the catalyst for our forthcoming report, examining whether AI could become the next political divide on both sides of the Atlantic. We wanted to understand what was driving the emerging politics of AI and whether the dynamics at play in the US offer clues as to how the British debate will evolve. Over the last month, we polled 3,851 people across the UK and US about their views on AI. Our research found striking similarities between the two countries: for instance, both electorates are evenly split on their views towards AI development, with just over a third in favour (37% in each country), a similar number opposed, and the remainder somewhere in the middle or unsure. Statistically speaking, there is no difference in overall sentiment towards AI between the UK and US. Under the hood, demographic patterns also look largely the same in the two countries, with millennials, degree holders, full-time workers and those who describe themselves as financially comfortable more pro-AI than the rest of the country. Despite this convergence in overall attitudes, there is a striking divergence in how much of a politicised issue AI has become. In the US, attitudes are increasingly split by political affiliation and the issue has become the latest front in the seemingly interminable culture war, playing a role in the upcoming midterms. This stark political polarisation of AI has not happened in the UK – at least not yet. In what follows, we test several hypotheses for why the two countries are so far apart on a political basis. Understanding which hypothesis is correct will give us an indication of where the British dynamics go next.