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Ouachita Basketball Homecoming (October 2026)
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This Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller Is the Most Underrated Show of the Month
As an entertainment editor, I watch a lot of TV shows. But the most underrated show on streaming in October 2026? It's the Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller 'Kill Jackie' on AMC+. Here, my honest 'Kill Jackie' review and why it's must-watch TV.
Trinity Health plans $628M bond deal with $34M for CT hospital improvements
Trinity Health plans a $628M multistate bond deal, including financing for CT hospital improvements and refinancing existing debt.
CT secretary of the state warns businesses of phishing email scam
Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas warns businesses about a phishing email scam impersonating her office.
Everett's Music Barn to host fall fundraiser this weekend
If you enjoy bluegrass music, Suwanee is the place to be this weekend.
US pulls diplomats from Saudi as Houthi and Iran tensions worsen
The U.S. ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat from Houthi militants, as the Iran-backed group carried out more strikes from Yemen. At
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 […]
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2
PlayStation 5 spending rose 43% year over year, while unit sales increased 22%
Why Katseye's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show performance is causing uproar
Katseye delivered the tunes at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but their performance is striking a sour note off the runway.
Liverpool Injury News: Szoboszlai, Munoz, and Frimpong Latest
Liverpool fans have been provided with a series of fitness updates following the team's pre-Brighton training session this morning. Multiple players face a race against time to be fit for the weekend's Premier League clash, with others set for longer layoffs.
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
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.”
'Blippi' Spinoff 'Meekah' Set at 'Cocomelon' Studio Moonbug
Moonbug Entertainment, the studio behind 'Cocomelon,' has greenlit a 'Blippi' spinoff called 'Meekah.'
Talkiatry takes therapy nationwide as it builds out behavioral health platform
Talkiatry is expanding virtual therapy services nationwide as part of a broader push to provide comprehensive behavioral health services across the acuity spectrum, from low to high. | Talkiatry is expanding virtual therapy services nationwide as part of a broader push to provide comprehensive behavioral health services across the acuity spectrum, from low to high.
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.
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Real, EA Officially Confirms
Could eras like The High Republic be explored in the next game?
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Street Fighter’
The biggest problem with new video game adaptation “Street Fighter” is that it’s bad on purpose. Not “delightfully over the top” or “destined to become a cult classic.” Just bad.
Judi Dench says worsening eyesight means she can no longer act
LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - British actress Judi Dench said her eyesight had deteriorated to the point that she could no longer act on stage or in films.
Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by the surging
Vikings Given 'Reality Check' on Latest Trade Deadline Rumors
Minnesota’s undefeated start sparks aggressive trade speculation, but experts warn the front office to prioritize long-term assets over fleeting rentals to sustain this unexpected championship window.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham receives a flu vaccination from Pharmacist Aneet Kapoor in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks at his Manchester bee tattoo before receiving a flu vaccination from Pharmacist Aneet Kapoor in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets pharmacy staff before receiving a flu vaccination at Kapoor Pharmacy Services in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Christopher Furlong/Pool Photo via AP)
As ‘Interview with a Vampire’ turns 50, here are spots to celebrate at in New Orleans
Just in time for Halloween, here are some of the best spots to get into the gothic spirit.
Merck Animal Health SVP: to promote human health, invest in protecting animals
While humans invest billions each year to protect ourselves from disease, less than 1% of global health spending goes toward animal health.
CT launches health insurance subsidy for child care workers
Connecticut officials on Wednesday announced that eligible staff in the early childhood sector can now apply for a subsidy toward health insurance plan premiums, a benefit connected to the ambitious […]
Abbott to separate nutrition business after $385 million settlement tied to formula recall
Abbott, a local medical device and baby formula manufacturer, is planning to separate its nutrition business.
From Animal Camouflage to AI: The Evolving Science of Staying Unseen
Nature’s game of hide and seek is entering the age of intelligent machines. A new article in National Science Review traces how animal camouflage, advanced materials and artificial intelligence are converging to reshape the contest between detecting an object and keeping it concealed.
Polymarket, Kalshi expand political donations as firms face state, federal scrutiny
By Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Prediction market operators Kalshi, Polymarket and their founders have given at least $5 million combined to Republican and Democratic political
Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts
Capcom has disclosed a data breach of its online membership account service affecting over 11 million customer accounts, warning customers to brace themselves for potential phishing attempts.
Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House
From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077!
The free Edgerunners 2 Update to Cyberpunk 2077 is available now, with content inspired by the second installment of the hit anime series now streaming on Netflix
Television Q&A: Will 'Call the Midwife' deliver more episodes?
You have questions. I have some answers. Q: I enjoyed the 15 seasons of "Call the Midwife." Will there be anything new? A Christmas special, prequel stories or a sequel?
Milaca Clinic earns federal Rural Health Clinic designation
MILACA — Mille Lacs Health System’s Milaca Clinic has earned federal Rural Health Clinic (RHC) certification, a designation intended to strengthen access to primary care in rural communities.
Patrick’s Politics: The West Bank and Israel’s (not so) consequential election
On Oct. 16, a little more than 10 days before Israel’s upcoming elections, a Washington Post press photographer was run down and beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The act soon earned hea…
Small Business Owners Putting up Personal Assets to Keep Businesses Afloat, New Equifax Canada Survey Finds
One in four business owners have been required to personally guarantee business financing with their own home and assets; younger entrepreneurs show greater reliance on credit as a financial safety netTORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The financial pressures facing Canadian small businesses are extending beyond the business itself, with some owners relying on personal credit and assets to support their companies, according to a new Equifax Canada survey. One in four surveyed business ow
Huntington Pride Festival happening this Saturday at Ritter Park
HUNTINGTON — This year’s Huntington Pride Festival will play out in two parts on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Ritter Park Amphitheater.
Things to do: Oct. 22-28
HUNTINGTON — There’s an abundance of activities this week as people can participate in book clubs, see live performances or make and browse crafts at different venues. Here are events
Xbox reveals pricing for cloud gaming limits, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours
Cloud playtime packs provide ad-free cloud gaming, including shorter wait times and high-quality streaming
Xbox cloud gaming prices revealed, with 50 hours of ad-free game-time priced $11.99
Prices for Xbox cloud gaming revealed. But even paying won't protect you from wait times if servers are busy, apparently.
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Everyday Health and Well-Being
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.
Health Care Costs Are Becoming Unsustainable
As the cost of health insurance continues to rise, more people are dropping coverage.
How employers are offsetting soaring medical costs
Employers are raising premiums and deductibles while resisting broader GLP-1 coverage, reflecting ongoing pressure from high healthcare costs.
Hardly Strictly Celtic comes to the Nevada Theatre Oct. 24
Paul Emery’s Nevada City LIVE! series presents Hardly Strictly Celtic, a multigenerational evening of something new, something old, something borrowed, something bold… A musical experience combining over 100 plus years
Ryan Gootee General Contractors grows from historic, passion projects
A general contractor in Metairie has become a go-to company for handling historic projects in New Orleans, including work on the St. Louis Cathedral.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Thursday, Oct. 22
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
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.
C&O Historical Society announces new book about songs inspired by historic railway
The C&O Historical Society's newest book, Music of the C&O, seeks to take songs written about the C&O Railway and use them to uncover what has captivated people so much about the railway to write songs about it.
Fortnite returns to iOS in Australia after court rules Apple violated competition law
Federal Court of Australia found Apple to have restricted alternative app stores and payment methods to limit competition
Afroman takes over Jerk Riley's stage
HUNTINGTON — Jerk Riley’s Billiards and Irish Pub in Pullman Square was packed Thursday, Oct. 15, as Afroman sang and rapped into the night.
John Gillispie: Life isn’t ‘Normal’ in Odenkirk film
Movies & More reviewer John Gillispie shares his thoughts on the movie “Normal,” which is rated R and is available on DVD.
From Penn State teammates to business partners, the Clifford brothers’ paths continue
Growing up playing football, Liam Clifford never thought he’d follow his older brother, Sean, to Penn State. Sean had arrived in Happy Valley in 2017, and Liam wanted to carve
Longtime jeweler revives former store, jewelry business
The proprietor of a former estate jewelry store that was open for about a decade in the 2000s has reopened it with some eager apprentices.
Lavender Heights businesses form alliance to push for changes to Sacramento parking rules
AC Milan XI vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news
AC Milan are set to face Bournemouth in their third UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to maintain their winning momentum in Europe.AC Milan arrive in England w...
Helen Haines vigil sparks calls for greater safety for women in politics
Community gathers in Wodonga to show support after alleged attack, with many expressing shock and asking 'why Helen?'
Nestle third quarter organic sales beat forecast, deconsolidates Russian business
By Alexander Marrow LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Nestle reported better than expected organic sales growth for the third quarter on Thursday and said it had deconsolidated its Russian business after Moscow seized control of Nestle's Russian assets last...
‘Politics will care about you’: Osborn’s message to young voters
Nebraska’s independent candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn encourages young voters to get involved with politics as election day approaches.
UTA College of Science dean discusses research opportunities, career skills
Morteza Khaledi met with students Wednesday to share resources and ask about their opinions and goals.
Fires Char New Guinea
Emissions on both sides of the island are unusually high as human-set fires spread in a landscape parched by drought.
Academic Scientists’ Career Confidence Fell Amidst US Policy Changes
A new NBER working paper surveying 916 biomedical PhD students and postdocs found academia-retention intentions fell 22 percentage points in six months.
Dennis The Menace
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Red Barn Theatre plans 5 productions this season
Key West’s Red Barn Theatre has pulled out all the stops in the line-up for their 47th season under the banner of shows that are “Bold, Dazzling, and Iconic.”
Crowley, Tiffany clash on education, taxes in Wisconsin governor’s debate
MADISON (WKOW) -- The only scheduled debate between Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley and Republican candidate Tom Tiffany was held Wednesday evening.
Allegheny County's mandate on paid parental leave draws strong reactions from small businesses
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Wednesday, Oct. 28? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
UTA Science Learning Center sets up laboratory-themed escape rooms
The event aimed to highlight resources for students and incorporated anatomy models, chemistry model sets and more.
The Timashev Technology Towers will bring business to Ohio State
Ohio State broke ground on the Timashev Technology Tower on Tuesday, marking a new phase for students’ education and investment opportunities for the university. The eight-story and 103,000-square-foot building will bring students, research, startups, large companies and a center for software innovation all together, said University President Ravi Bellamkonda. “The building being set in the […]
Comcast planning significant jobs cuts as part of reorganization
Comcast Corp. is planning a significant number of job cuts as part of an overall restructuring of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, according to people familiar with the company’s
Mexican Mafia member found dead in California state prison cell
Richard Buchanan, a reputed Mexican Mafia from the San Diego area, died in prison Tuesday morning, authorities said. Guards found Buchanan unresponsive in his cell at Kern Valley State Prison,
New Virginia program could help residents save on health insurance
VIRGINIA (CBS19 NEWS) -- Thousands of Virginians could soon see significant savings on their health insurance premiums through a new $150 million state program.
What to stream: Add best horror films of 2026 to your spooky...
Build your spooky-season watchlist with 2026 horror picks including “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” “Send Help” and “The Bride!,” now streaming or available to rent.
Unfinished business fueling Billings West football's 8-0 campaign
BILLINGS, Mont -- The Billings West High football team has turned the disappointment of last year’s state championship loss into motivation for an undefeated 2026 campaign.
Santa Fe officials tout behavioral health unit changes; critics say more needed
Changes to the unit will include a new name and career ladder, but its budget and operating hours will be the same.
Faster to Science: A Letter to the Science Community
NASA Science wants to deliver science faster, so we’re changing how we compete and select missions. On Monday, October 26, we will host a virtual NASA Science Town Hall.
Tzeentch Daemons return via Made to Order
Classic miniatures are coming back – just as planned.
Warhammer Tone Pro: Superb coverage and vibrant colours
Learn how even yellow and white are a breeze with the new paints.
Scientists discover a surprising secret behind the human brain’s wrinkles
Scientists have discovered why common marmosets have unusually small, smooth brains despite starting development much like other primates. The secret lies in subtle changes to brain-building cells that slow neuron production, revealing new clues about how the large, folded human brain evolved.
Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather
As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Safety protocol announced by health department for chemical leak evacuees returning to home, work
Comcast plans significant job cuts, Bloomberg News reports
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp is planning a significant number of job cuts as part of a restructuring of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, Bloomberg News reported on
What the race in Wisconsin's 3rd means for national politics
'I'm about as straightforward as you can get,' Derrick Van Orden said at a family farm in Fall Creek. 'I'm a retired Navy SEAL senior chief,' he continued. 'I'm a ...
Lake Explorer II Research Vessel scientists show off operations and equipment
Wednesday brought in a once in a lifetime opportunity for science lovers. They got to board the Lake Explorer II, a Great Lakes research vessel and learn about their operations
New England RetroFest celebrates vintage computers and techn...
New England RetroFest debuts in Concord on Saturday, bringing vintage computer displays, parts and a flea market for enthusiasts across the region.
What to know about Prop. 40, the billionaire tax
Here’s who supports and opposes it and why.
Trump administration drops legal fight to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
The Trump administration is moving to end its legal fight to overhaul a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice appealed after federal judges ruled in June in
Michigan school official, business speak on impact of Toledo chemical leak
SonicFox Cancels Contract With Gaming Convention After Event Uses Likeness in AI-Generated Poster
Prolific fighting game player SonicFox has terminated their contract with a tournament in Norman, Oklahoma after organizers fed artwork of their mascot character into AI to generate a promotional poster for the event.
Van Orden discusses Second Amendment, fuel prices
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden joined the Wisconsin Firearms Owners Association to discuss the Second Amendment. He also addressed rising fuel prices ahead of the busy holiday
Platform Science Adds Dispatch and Safety Tools
Four additions to PS Fleet help fleets monitor loads, manage driver coaching, share truck locations and adjust video system settings.
School cellphone ban clears Pa. Senate, awaits Gov. Shapiro’s signature
Pennsylvania is one step closer to banning cell phones in public schools across the state after the Senate voted Wednesday to approve a measure sent over by the House on
Meta to pay historic $25 billion in New Mexico deception case
Meta Platforms Inc. was ordered to pay a groundbreaking $25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Three Mizzou players picked for Sports Illustrated All-America honors
Running back Jamal Roberts and offensive tackle Cayden Green were picked for fist-team honors. Quarterback Austin Simmons is in the midst of weighing his options for 2027, according to a
Violent Femmes to perform pregame concert before World Series Game One
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — The Milwaukee Brewers will host a pregame concert featuring Violent Femmes inside American Family Field before Game One of the World Series on Friday against the Tampa
Trump administration wants to reconsider permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project
The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican