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Mason Graham leaves Browns vs Steelers game with knee injury
The second year defensive tackle was pushed backward by Steelers center Zach Frazier.
Could Packers start Mekhi Becton at right tackle?
Mekhi Becton could be a better option for the Packers than Anthony Belton at right tackle based on their respective experience in the NFL.
Microsoft Has A Mountain To Climb To Address Windows 11 Optimizations, But Newest 26H2 Update Tackles Memory Usage; 8GB RAM Systems Left Out
Microsoft has a mountain to climb on Windows 11 optimizations, but the newest 26H2 update tackles memory usage, though systems with 8GB of RAM are left out
Former Philadelphia Eagles rookie, Pa. native signs with NFC contender
Former Eagles defensive tackle and West Chester standout David Blay has signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.
Looking at the Ugly Side of the Paramount-Skydance Merger...And How I’d Fix It
A Message from Our Sponsor Certified Fresh with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, FX’s Adults is an ensemble comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York leaning on each other to navigate love, work, friendship and family. Don’t sleep on “The Sitcom of the Moment” - Awards Buzz All Episodes now streaming on Hulu on Disney+. Watch The Teaser Trailer... (Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industr(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Before we dive in, I wanted to congratulate Broadcast Now for being the first to report that Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has been cancelled. (I saw this in a write-up by Kasey Moore of Whats-On-Netflix.) More importantly, I wanted to note that, as of yesterday, none of the other trades had reported the news yet. I have half a guess that eventually one of them will report this. Anyways, it’s time to take a break from my deluge of streaming ratings reports to continue my analysis of the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery (PSWbD) saga. As I noted last week, a lot of times when folks use the (sometimes cliched) “the good, the bad and the ugly” framing for an article, “the ugly” section is just more bad. Or very, very bad. In this case, yeah, I do think it’s ugly. In more than one way. Unfortunately, we’re only going to have time to tackle one of those ways today: the ugly pile of debt to finance this deal. (In a future article, I may cover the entire process for how it went down, which was very, very ugly.) Last issue, I explained why I liked this deal in a vacuum. Unfortunately, “vacuums” don’t exist outside of space. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - The Ugliness of the Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger More than one person sent me a note speculating that the big problem with Paramount Skydance buying Warner Bros. Discovery is the “Warner Bros.” portion of the deal. In fact, that’s a take I read a lot about Warner Bros., ever since they caught Netflix’s, and then Paramount-Skydance’s, eye. In short, multiple companies (Time, AOL, AT&T, Discovery) have bought and then regretted buying Warner Bros. Since it’s nearing Halloween, you could almost say it’s like the folks think WB is cursed! It’s a haunted studio—like the town of Derry in movie studio form—and whoever takes possession of it will fall into misery! Yet...I just don’t like that story, because it doesn’t explain the “why” behind why those deals fell through. Especially when Warner Bros. has continued to succeed as a TV and film studio in the intervening two decades. Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter? Game of Thrones? Everything HBO? Considering it never fully owned a broadcast TV channel, this media company has done pretty well. So what went wrong? Well, in recent years, companies bought Warner Bros. instead of the other, smarter option. Explaining POCD (And Applying It to Mergers & Acquisitions) As I explained last issue, one of my favorite frameworks is the POCD tool for evaluating venture capital investments: People Opportunity Context Deal The bar to invest as a VC is high. (Or I might say “was” since cheap interest rates made life easier last decade.) You review a thousand prospectuses, get pitched by a hundred, and invest in the ten best, with the hopes that one of those ten would pay for the rest. That means every element of a deal needed to pay off: you needed the right people running the companies, who could capitalize on the right opportunity, in the context of an industry that was ripe for disruption. If you could then not overpay, you could make some money in a smart deal. The analogy isn’t perfect here, but close enough. For a merger or acquisition to work, you need the combined company (which is the opportunity) to make more than the price you need to pay (which is the deal). Note: the people and context still matter, but with M&A, it’s a little more straightforward: does the opportunity exceed the cost? And usually with Warner Bros., it hasn’t. If you want to find out the single biggest mistake made by the Warner Bros. suitors over the last few years (and my simple fix) become a paid subscriber. I’ll also touch on who I think Paramount-Skydance could (shockingly) consider buying next, TBD, and more. Sign up here.
Exclusive: Barack Obama’s hidden hand shaping Democrats’ AI debate
The former president is pushing 2028 Democratic hopefuls to develop specific plans for how to tackle AI — but some of them are wary of antagonizing the industry.
Trading cards: A hobby-turned business
“‘I shouldn’t be walking into a Target, [going] to the Pokémon section and [worrying] I’m about to get tackled by somebody because I just wanted to get a pack of cards. I feel like it drives people away from the community.’”
Hancock play space aims to tackle student needs with summer program
While not a day care service, the business is aware of the area's need for such services and hopes the program will help.
Braxton Jones unable to return to MNF
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones left the Week 3 game, and he was unable to return.
UK's Burnham to vow end of ‘politics as usual’ in conference address
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions trip...
Former MS Rep. Nick Bain shares plan to tackle state auditor backlog
After losing his state House reelection bid by two dozen votes, Nick Bain is touting that loss in his run to fill the state auditor's seat next year.
Equip Expo 2026 Tackles The 5 Greatest Business Challenges Facing Landscapers and Contractors Head On
/PRNewswire/ -- Finding good employees. Protecting profit margins. Getting more done with fewer people. Winning profitable customers. Preparing a business for...
Inside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington win
SEATTLE — P.J. Fleck got a little carried away in the immediate on-field celebration after the Gophers’ 27-24 win over Washington on Saturday. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski had just sealed the win in the Big Ten opener with a final-play tackle on Huskies receiver Dezmen Roebuck at Husky Stadium. Roebuck’s cleat slid up into Baranowski’s helmet and bloodied his mouth. Fleck then hugged one of ...
Shedding and raising pounds
Former Wales prop Adam Jones will face one of his greatest challenges when he tackles the Cardiff half-marathon.
NFL Announces Punishment for Falcons Veteran After Panthers Game
The Falcons’ ugly loss to Carolina got a little more expensive after the NFL announced discipline for veteran tackle Jake Matthews. The post NFL Announces Punishment for Falcons Veteran After Panthers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Falcons offensive tackle fined by NFL for unnecessary roughness
The NFL has fined Falcons LT Jake Matthews $11,941 for unnecessary roughness
Bears OT Ozzy Trapilo not quite ready for game action
Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo has been a full participant in practice but will have to wait another week before returning to game action.
Global health summit in Saranac Lake tackles the shifting threat of dengue fever
The Trudeau Institute hosted a summit to discuss ongoing evaluation of treatments for the battle against dengue fever.
Business owners hope to keep son's legacy alive
Owners of Matt's Bait and Tackle shop in Sand Lake are closing their store for good, with hopes that new owners will carry on the legacy their family built. (Sept. 25, 2026)
ASU participates in world record-breaking AI hackathon
What happens when thousands of students and young professionals come together from around the world to tackle a shared challenge using one of the world’s fastest-evolving technologies? The HackAlem AI hackathon, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, put that question into practice, bringing participants together to learn, build and collaborate through artificial intelligence.
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Author Sarah Longwell says political character counts in ‘How to Eat an Elephant’
Is the idea of political virtue outdated? What do voters say when asked if character counts? That’s just one of the complicated topics Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast, tackles in her new book, “How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time.”
What To Watch For: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
LOUISVILLE MUST AVOID NEGATIVE PLAYS Wake Forest comes into this game with 17 tackles for loss on the season, while UofL has given up 8 tackles for loss in each of their games against FBS competition. A strength for the Wake defense is a clear weakness for the Cards, but they will need to find […]
Orlando Sentinel 150: Panel tackles space past and future at Orlando Science Center
The event was part of the Orlando Sentinel’s series of special events celebrating the paper’s 150th anniversary.
Orlando Brown Jr. makes Bengals comparison to Super Bowl Chiefs
Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. explained why Cincinnati’s current team is unlike even the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs squad he played for.
49ers Get Concerning Injury News Ahead of Cardinals Game
Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers kicked off preparations Wednesday, and their initial Week 3 participation report showed a busy list of absences. 49ers Lose Another Defensive Tackle to IR San Francisco placed defensive tackle C.J. West on injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury, the ninth player the […] The post 49ers Get Concerning Injury News Ahead of Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
What can AI do for science? Four Argonne interns investigate
This summer, four Argonne interns used AI to advance research on vaccine development, weather forecasting and high performance computing. Their work shows how AI can speed discovery and help tackle major scientific and public health challenges.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Is Now 1,770,000,000 Kilometers From Earth. What New Things Have We Learned From Its Visit?
Two new studies have tackled the question of where our interstellar visitor came from, and we are honing in on a consensus.
Schmidt Sciences Will Invest $20 Million In Eight New Polymaths
Schmidt Sciences will award $20 million to 8 Schmidt Polymaths. The award is for scientists willing to tackle complex questions beyond their original areas of expertise.
Schmidt Sciences Will Invest $20 Million In Eight New Polymaths
Schmidt Sciences will award $20 million to 8 Schmidt Polymaths. The award is for scientists willing to tackle complex questions beyond their original areas of expertise.
Roethlisberger questions why Steelers first-round pick isn't playing
Former QB Ben Roethlisberger questioned why the Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping first-round rookie tackle Max Iheanachor on the bench.
The free-to-read Physics World Big Science Briefing 2026 is out now
Discover how big science is playing its part to tackle the climate crisis
Eagles Part Ways With ‘Imposing’ 6-Foot-6 Defensive Tackle
Head coach Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles released defensive tackle Gabe Hall from the practice squad. The post Eagles Part Ways With ‘Imposing’ 6-Foot-6 Defensive Tackle appeared first on HEAVY.
Harold Hamm commits record $150M to tackle Oklahoma's health crisis
Harold Hamm is donating $150 million to OU to tackle Oklahoma's health crisis and boost medical research efforts.
Patriots veteran defender trolls Aaron Rodgers after win over Steelers
Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden sent a message to Aaron Rodgers after the Week 2 win over the Steelers.
Brent Venables shares positive injury update on DT David Stone
Oklahoma Sooners star defensive tackle David Stone suffered a knee injury at practive, but Brent Venables shared a positve update.
In Memoriam: Andrew Lakoff, influential anthropologist of risk, science and society
The USC Dornsife professor and former divisional dean explored how science and technology shape modern life and brought scholars across disciplines together to tackle complex questions.
Political Pulse: Samuel Hare Sr. runs as Independent in District 32 House race
Independent candidate Samuel Hare Sr. shares his vision for Rapid City's District 32, including a business plan for using his construction background to tackle housing and recidivism rates.
Stand Up for Science’s Climate Week Discussion Panel to Tackle Science, Democracy and Climate Tomorrow
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay among scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’
The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism
Texans Move on Former Dolphins, Patriots Starting Defensive Tackles
DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans took action on a pair of interior defenders amid their current roster situation. The post Texans Move on Former Dolphins, Patriots Starting Defensive Tackles appeared first on HEAVY.
Saginaw town hall tackles voting questions ahead of midterms
A Saginaw voting rights town hall brought together state and local election officials to answer residents’ questions about how the election system works, with organizers emphasizing ballot deadlines, absentee voting
Titans' home turf reaches 157 degrees melting cleats prompting IV's
Eagles offensive tackle Cam Jurgens said he went through several pairs of cleats because they were melting.
Jordan Hall Shines in Return From Injury
After overcoming an elbow injury, the relentless linebacker racked up 12 tackles against Notre Dame, cementing his status as a Butkus Award contender and Michigan State’s defensive heart.
Boston taps UMass students to tackle public health workforce gaps
Boston is tapping its universities to build a stronger public health workforce, starting with students at UMass Boston.
MBARI and Synchro Join Global Workshop to Tackle Deep-Sea Science Challenges
MBARI and Synchro staff joined nearly 70 experts from 22 countries at the Deep Ocean Collective Solution Accelerator, a four-day DOOS-convened workshop at Scripps Institution of Oceanography focused on biodiversity data access, affordable ocean technology, seafloor video analysis, and BBNJ Agreement implementation.
Two new books from SPIA faculty tackle the politics behind healthcare and global investment | School of Public and International Affairs
Growing up in Peru, Zoila Ponce de León saw disparities in access to healthcare from a young age. She may not yet have had the language for it, but she was already asking the questions she would spend much of her early career working to answer: Why is it so difficult to access healthcare? And why, when these problems are so widely recognized, won’t politicians do more to change the system?
Two new books from SPIA faculty tackle the politics behind healthcare and global investment | School of Public and International Affairs
Growing up in Peru, Zoila Ponce de León saw disparities in access to healthcare from a young age. She may not yet have had the language for it, but she was already asking the questions she would spend much of her early career working to answer: Why is it so difficult to access healthcare? And why, when these problems are so widely recognized, won’t politicians do more to change the system?
Miami Dolphins Academy Fall Donation Presented by Baptist Health Delivers Equipment to Royal Palm Beach High School Tackle Football Program
This year’s equipment donation included tackle sleds, a tackle wheel, agiles, power drinkers, new cleats, footballs, pads and more to help enhance the tackle football program.
Europe's Top Performers: key statistics from the weekend
Along with all of the results from UEFA's 'Top 5' leagues, Playmaker is here to provide you with a rundown of the top performers.From the slickest passers enroute to the most tenacious tacklers via th...
Steelers 2nd-Year Starter Calls for Changes After Patriots Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Troy Fautanu called for offensive changes after losing to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The post Steelers 2nd-Year Starter Calls for Changes After Patriots Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
Peggy Duncan wants tackle mental health and AI in Coronado schools
Peggy Duncan knows what it’s like to be the new kid. As a military child, she moved in the middle of the school year from a small school in the […]
Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace: What Sage said
Maybe we deserved better but I remember that our goalkeeper made a big save, that's why in football when you have the opportunities you have to score. Among ever present sides in the Premier League across the calendar year of 2026, only Tottenham (18) have picked up fewer points than Crystal Palace (23). Palace's Anan Khalaili has made the most tackles of any player in the Premier League this season (21), while he won possession more times than anyone else in today's match against Leeds (11).
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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🔥 Fiery Madrid derby! Atlético star lucky after horror tackle
In the Madrid derby, things got heated almost as expected. Just six minutes in, Atlético coach Diego Simeone was shown a yellow card after protesting too aggressively to the referee.Shortly before ha...
'Babies' review: Child-free couples finally have a comedy that doesn't make them a punchline
Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen tackle a heteronormative stigma with humor.
Vanderbilt stuns N.C. State with fumble recovery, improbable 35-31 win
N.C. State quarterback CJ Bailey was trying to run out the clock in the end zone and fumbled as he was tackled.
NFL Fines 2 Packers Players For Actions Against Vikings
League officials issued financial penalties following a physical divisional clash, targeting a late hit on a backup quarterback while clearing the controversial tackle that sidelined Minnesota’s starter.
Vikings' Dallas Turner on Bears' Caleb Williams: 'hardest to tackle'
Dallas Turner was honest in his evaluation of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
Buccaneers Wirfs Talks About Browns Edge Rusher Jared Verse
Tampa Bay's star left tackle Tristan Wirfs talked about the challenges the offensive line will face from the Browns' defensive line, including young edge rusher Jared Verse, who came over in the Myles Garrett trade.
Commanders sign veteran cornerback, release second-year defensive tackle
The Commanders made a move at cornerback ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Glass Doctor Player of the Week: Oak Ridge’s Zayden Williams
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Helping to keep Oak Ridge’s undefeated streak alive, junior Zayden Williams turned in a performance that earned him the honor of Glass Doctor Player of the Week. Williams had 88 receiving yards, three touchdowns, four tackles, and two pass breakups in a narrow 42-38 Wildcats victory over Dobyns-Bennett. Williams being […]
Bills' Ed Oliver Headlines Week 2 Inactives Against Lions
Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle Ed Oliver is a surprise scratch against the Detroit Lions.
Dr. James Q. Simmons tackles everyday medical concerns in “What the Health”
Bipartisan roundtable tackles Maryland’s economic shortcomings and strengths
Rep. Johnny Olszewski collaborated with Texas Rep. Roger Williams to discuss Maryland business development.
Thune calls NCAA sports current state 'at times, chaotic;' backs nationwide standards
College sports have become a national talking point as of late, from athlete eligibility to compensation. Federal efforts in Congress, supported by at least one South Dakota Senator, are looking to tackle the issue.
Des Moines Water Works to tackle main replacements, expansion projects
The Des Moines Water Works board of directors recently adopted a 10-year capital improvement plan to invest in the city’s water system. The roughly $640 million plan includes main replacements, water quality projects, facility improvements and investments into the broader water system. The capital improvement plan outlines projects to be done in 2027 through 2036.…
Giants add needed heft before their first real road test
The Giants did not make Wednesday’s roster move to generate a headline. They signed defensive tackle Josh Tupou from the […]
Dundee v Motherwell: Pick of the stats
A Dundee player leads the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership for tackles (Ryan Finnigan, 23), interceptions (Owen Bevan, 12) and possession won (Ethan Hamilton, 38). Motherwell have lost their past two league games by an aggregate score of 5-0. The Steelmen could lose three in a row for the first time since February 2025 (5), and could do so without scoring for the first time since December 2018 (3).
Titans' JC Latham discusses challenge of facing Eagles’ talented defense
Titans tackle JC Latham knows Tennessee’s offensive line faces a significant challenge against Philadelphia’s deep defensive front
Monash and Weill Cornell Medicine join forces to drive global health research innovation
Monash University is proud to collaborate with Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University’s academic medical institution, to tackle new research projects including mental health, health economics, trauma and burns care, as Monash expands its research and innovation presence in the United States.
Le Fee provides stardust on Sunderland's special night
You have to go back to a second-round exit at the hands of Portuguese side Sporting in the 1973-74 Cup Winners' Cup for the last time Sunderland played in a major European competition. There were no shortage of individual displays to galvanise them from Robin Roefs with his crucial saves, Granit Xhaka pulling the strings from deep to full-back turned winger Trai Hume causing chaos in the opponents' box one moment and throwing in a crunching tackle to end an AZ break the next. The 26-year-old worked tirelessly off the ball, nicking the ball back for his side time and again, but it is in the final third that the Sunderland playmaker really comes to life.
Packers sign 320-pound defensive tackle to the practice squad
The Packers are taking a look at bolstering depth along the defensive line. According to Bill Huber of Packers on SI, the Packers have signed former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Johnson to the practice squad. Packers Sign DL Eric Johnson Johnson, 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds, has appeared in 51 career games while producing 41 [...]
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Novo signs Anthropic deal to test Claude Science in R&D
Anthropic partners with Novo to tackle drug discovery using Claude Science AI. Financial terms undisclosed. Novo also has a similar deal with OpenAI.
Novo Nordisk Taps Anthropic’s Claude Science To Speed Up Drug Discovery — Here’s Everything Investors Need To Know
Novo will use Anthropic’s Claude Science in R&D to tackle scientific and drug discovery challenges, aiming to develop new medicines faster.
Novo Nordisk Taps Anthropic’s Claude Science To Speed Up Drug Discovery — Here’s Everything Investors Need To Know
Novo will use Anthropic’s Claude Science in R&D to tackle scientific and drug discovery challenges, aiming to develop new medicines faster.
Patriots Add Familiar Veteran To Strengthen Defensive Front
Mike Vrabel believes veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones still has productive football ahead of him as the Patriots prepare for Pittsburgh.
Former Texas A&M star Edgerrin Cooper starts NFL season strong
Former Texas A&M star linebacker Edgerrin Cooper led Green Bay with seven tackles while adding two tackles for loss and a sack against Minnesota.
Dickson Agu Recognized as a Comeback Player of the Week
The linebacker had 14 tackles in Tulane's win over South Alabama.
New on DVD: Schedule a playdate with 'Toy Story 5'
The return of Pixar's popular playthings tops the DVD releases for the week of Sept. 22. "Toy Story 5": Woody, Buzz and co. tackle technology in the franchise's fifth entry
Florida's Jadan Baugh Receives High Praise From Auburn's DC
DJ Durkin brands the explosive playmaker a nightmare to tackle as the undefeated Gators head to Auburn, seeking their most dominant start to a season since 2019.
Malik Nabers says John Harbaugh tackled him to prove wideout could take a hit after knee surgery
Congress could tackle cryptocurrency, college sports and data centers upon its return
The U.S. Senate will consider legislation to regulate cryptocurrency and college sports when it returns to Washington on Monday.
Europe's Top Performers: key statistics from the weekend
Along with all of the results from UEFA's 'Top 5' leagues, Playmaker is here to provide you with a rundown of the top performers.From the slickest passers enroute to the most tenacious tacklers via th...
K-Air purification technology heads to India’s railway market to tackle extremely high fine-dust levels
A research team at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) – including Principal Researchers Dr. Sang Bok Kim and Dr. Inyong Park and Senior Researcher Dr. Younghun Kim of the Department of Urban Environment Research, Eco-friendly Energy & Environment Research Division – has begun developing a compact electrostatic precipitator-based air purification module for use in Indian trains. The project is a collaborative effort with THN Co., Ltd., a KIMM Family Company (partner firm), as part of KIMM’s flagship air purification brand, Air Five.
Panthers Lineman Sends Diss At Bears Linebacker Amid Viral Video
With a viral video circulating on social media of Bears linebacker Devin Bush and his failed pass rush attempt, Panthers tackle Rasheed Walker sent a two-word diss. The post Panthers Lineman Sends Diss At Bears Linebacker Amid Viral Video appeared first on HEAVY.
Anthony Hill Jr. heavily involved in Week 1
Titans LB Anthony Hill Jr. led team with 16 total tackles against Jets
T.J. Watt joins rare group in NFL History
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt had a banner day in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Watt recorded a pick-six, two sacks and two tackles for losses.
T.J. Watt made NFL history with dominant performance vs. Falcons
T.J. Watt had an incredible game in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons and he also made some history in the process. Watt stuffed the box score with four tackles, two sacks and an interception. The…
WDBJ7's New Political Program Opens With Data Center Debate and One-on-One With Virginia AG
WDBJ7's new Sunday program tackles Virginia's data center debate and a $353M Meta settlement in its first episode airing September 13.
Chiefs News: Ex-Chiefs left tackle released this week
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
Steelers Super Bowl Champions Challenge Rising 2nd Year Defender
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Max Starks challenged defensive lineman Yahya Black ahead of the season opener. The post Steelers Super Bowl Champions Challenge Rising 2nd Year Defender appeared first on HEAVY.
Commanders Make Surprising Roster Move Before Facing Eagles
Ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 matchup, the Washington Commanders have made a roster move that adds more question marks to their current offensive struggles. The veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries has been released. “This is interesting – the Commanders just released veteran tackle DJ Humphries. Im curious what the corresponding move will be,” […] The post Commanders Make Surprising Roster Move Before Facing Eagles appeared first on HEAVY.
Patriots Add Former Bills Starter in $6M Deal: Report
The New England Patriots are expected to sign veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported this Friday afternoon.Jones most recently played for the Buffalo Bills last season. He recorded 22 tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and 21 pass rush pressures. He was a valuable depth piece for a loaded […] The post Patriots Add Former Bills Starter in $6M Deal: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Patriots expected to sign former Bills defensive tackle
Per report, Patriots are expected to sign veteran DT DaQuan Jones to beef up their run defense ahead of Week 2 game with Pittsburgh.