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Pennsylvania doctors urge children, adults to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as federal guidance remains thin
The beginning of the fall and winter respiratory illness season approaches as health experts deal with ongoing measles outbreaks.
Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo donated $2 million to Indigenous health organization
The Center for Indigenous Health is grateful for the upcoming donation — especially after experiencing federal grant cuts
Texas Tech vs Houston | News, injuries, predictions and key matchups
Everything you need to know for Texas Tech vs. Houston, including kickoff time, TV channel, injury updates, the latest news, predictions and storylines.
As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
Kentucky looks to expand GLP-1 drug access for Medicaid patients
A federal program could help Kentuckians on Medicaid get GLP-1 drugs, but outdated state rules block the path.
Inside the pipeline enshrining Trump’s conservative legacy on the federal bench
Experience as a Supreme Court law clerk has long been a prized credential, now drawing signing bonuses up to $700,000 at law firms. But it has increasingly become a ticket to a judgeship of one’s own, ensuring that long after the current justices are gone, like-minded protégés will be shaping the law in America.
‘A financial lifeline’: Rural pharmacists hope federal funds can bridge healthcare gaps
The Ohio Pharmacy Association received millions of dollars to increase connectivity between rural pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
‘A financial lifeline’: Rural pharmacists hope federal funds can bridge healthcare gaps
The Ohio Pharmacy Association received millions of dollars to increase connectivity between rural pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
Collins leans on familiar playbook in hopes of defying political headwinds
While commending the work of the businesses, organizations and schools she visits, Collins always highlights the federal funding she’s been able to secure — or in some cases claw back from President Donald Trump's administration — to bolster or make it possible.
Bundesliga Watch: Will Jadon Sancho return to Borussia Dortmund?
Could the English winger return to BVB again?
Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party
In today’s newsletter: As Labour MPs scramble to realign later today around a bill that could stop donations like this in their tracks, a look at new game-changing donations to a party engulfed in financial scandals
Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections.
ICE arrests a woman who had gone through miscarriage
For several nights, ICE held her at the agency's field office in Burlington without medical care. For more than a year, immigrants and their attorneys have alleged inadequate conditions at this facility.
Goldman Sachs flips forecast, now sees September Fed rate hike
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs expects the U.S.
Conor McGregor Trashes Max Holloway For Wanting Fight to End
UFC superstar Conor McGregor trashed rival Max Holloway for wanting the referee in their fight at UFC 329 to end it.McGregor tore his ACL against Holloway in the UFC 329 headliner. The fight went on until Holloway pointed out McGregor’s injury to referee Mike Beltran, who soon stopped the contest.Now, the Irishman is saying he […] The post Conor McGregor Trashes Max Holloway For Wanting Fight to End appeared first on HEAVY.
Goldman Sachs now expects Fed to hike rates in September
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs now expects the U.S.
Neighbors say dead dogs dumped in Atlanta neighborhood, raising health and safety concerns
Home security was able to capture the car accused of dumping the dogs, but not the license plate.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Sept. 13, 2026
This episode of Politics Unplugged features an interview with treasurer candidate Nick Mansour on ESA oversight, followed by a panel discussion on Trumpapalooza, a fake AI endorsement photo, and Arizona's governor's race and data center debate.
Sunday Sports: NNY Hall of Fame Soccer Tournament and more
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
UK PM Burnham to meet business leaders to discuss growth
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet the bosses of several major companies on Monday to discuss his plans to generate economic growth, his office said.
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…
Feds sue Gold Star Distribution to cease operations until company complies with health regulations
A Minneapolis warehouse has been storing baby formula, Tylenol and other everyday products alongside live rodents, bird droppings and worms — and the federal government wants it shut down for good.
Adult woman dies of measles complications in growing Pennsylvania outbreak
A 40-year-old woman who lived in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles complications, the county coroner confirmed Sunday. It’s the third measles-associated death in a fast-growing outbreak that’s sparked a political clash between state and federal officials.
Eagles vs. Commanders: Live score updates, highlights, injury news
Follow along with Week 1 updates here!
Column: The Fed’s credibility depends on resisting politics, not playing it
Credibility lives in what people believe the central bank will do under pressure, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Claudia Sahm writes.
Liverpool FC Players from the Past: Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri was one of several players who Liverpool cherry-picked from relegated clubs in the early years of Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield reign.Having signed Gini Wijnaldum from Newcastle in 2016 and...
All About Arch Manning’s Parents & His Famous Family
The Texas QB comes from a family football dynasty.
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson shouts about her death while handcuffed after alleged bar fight
Hickerson and his brother Zach were at Panettiere’s apartment when authorities found her “unresponsive” on Aug. 16.
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.Some Democratic lawmakers last week pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately to work on AI regulation, citing what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.” But the Louisiana Republican on Sunday resisted those calls, instead saying industry leaders should meet with lawmakers to find “balance” in any potential guardrails.“If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American,” Johnson said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama told Democrats to make artificial intelligence regulation a central part of their agenda during a private fundraiser Thursday, warning that the technology could be dangerous “if we don’t get on top of it.”In a fireside chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Obama said whoever runs in the 2028 presidential election should have a “very clear plan” on AI, adding that he saw the need for a “blueprint” on AI guardrails even at the end of his presidency a decade ago.“Certainly, if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, ‘Here’s our plan for safety, here’s our plan for making sure our kids are not corrupted by this,’” he said, per excerpts of the remarks provided to CNN by his office. Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Cowboys Open 2026 With Playoff Pressure Against Giants
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys begin a playoff-or-bust 2026 season Sunday night against a rebuilt Giants team in an NFC East primetime showdown.
Three Realistic Predictions for Bucks in 2026-27 NBA Season
Can the Milwaukee Bucks surprise teams this season?
Up, up, and away: Are double-digit health insurance rate increases ahead?
It looks like another round of health insurance premium increases for millions of Floridians who get their insurance through the federal health care makretplaces.
New report examines links between climate, pollution and brain health
A report by the Neuro Climate Working Group reveals that extreme heat and air pollution significantly increase the risks of dementia and mental health issues.
Mike Francesa blasts NFL pregame shows as ‘clown acts’
Mike Francesa is not a fan of the current state of NFL pregame shows. While going through his “Francesa Five” picks on his eponymous podcast on Friday, Francesa took a swipe at pregame shows. He did not point out one pregame show in particular, but seemed against the general practice of them in their current…
Intriguing players to watch in Falcons vs. Steelers
Cooper Rush is among five intriguing matchups that will decide if the Falcons can pull off the Week 1 upset
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
The State of Wisconsin sports will be going for a rare weekend sweep, and it’ll begin with the Brewers taking on the Reds. With the Brewers soundly taking care of games one and two, and the Badger football team winning their first of the season, the Brewers and Packers will be up next to finish […]
There’s a major flaw in the Protect College Sports Act, athlete advocates say
The bill is the latest attempt at federal regulation of college sports and aims to create a single standard on athlete eligibility, transfers, agent fees, compensation and other issues.
Futures Loom, Fed Ahead; AI Leaders Urge Slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants to "slow the pace" of improving advanced AI models. Sam Altman and Elon Musk agree.
Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn
Experts warn of dangers from fossil fuel expansion and federal carveouts for the AI industry.
Lakeland’s (LAKE) Fire Business Is Carrying A Bumpy Turnaround
On September 9, Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ:LAKE) reported fiscal second-quarter results that told two very different stories depending on which line of the income statement you read. Net sales fell 4.5% year over year to $50.1 million, yet climbed 5.7% sequentially, powered by a Fire segment that now makes up more than half the business. The […]
Evolution Might Not Be as Random as We Thought, New Study Finds
There's a hidden force on organisms.
Orioles news: Bradish struggles, wild card odds
Things aren’t getting any easier with Dylan Cease awaiting today.
Week of conferences, economic decisions highlight D-FW business datebo
Dallas-based Dave & Buster’s reports earnings, the Federal Reserve make an interest rates call and more.
Federal science funding cuts push young U.S. researchers to consider moving abroad
Abrupt cuts to federal science funding are threatening the American research workforce. A new survey indicates that early career scientists face severe professional disruptions, pushing many to consider leaving the country or abandoning research entirely.
"It Would Be..." Diogo Dalot Reveals His Man Utd Ambitions
Diogo Dalot has revealed what he wants to achieve at Manchester United.
Commentary: The Fed’s credibility depends on resisting politics, not playing it
At Jackson Hole last month, all eyes were on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in his first speech at the Fed’s annual conference. But all thoughts were about the Fed’s rate decision next week. Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard economist who was at Jackson Hole as a lunchtime speaker, offered this advice to a New York Times journalist: “If they can possibly put it off till after the midterms, it would ...
I'm Calling It: Hims & Hers Health Will Soar 56% by the End of 2026
Hims & Hers Health is still growing rapidly, but whether that growth can translate into better economics could determine how much further the stock can climb.
Opinion | Murder cases highlight racial disparity in postpartum care
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Texas high school football: Saturday's scores from Week 3
Saturday's Houston-area and statewide scores from Week 3 of the Texas high school football season.
Shift Prem Cup back
I’M not a fan of having the Prem Cup preceding the proper Prem season. As last week showed, some teams treat it like an extension of pre-season, some give the kids a run and a few actually look like they want to win it. I preferred it when August was for pre-season matches and the […] The post Shift Prem Cup back appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Premature to offer new deal to Borthwick
IT’S hard not to see a large crack in England’s runway to the 2027 World Cup with the RFU’s decision to give head coach Steve Bothwick a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations. It is reminiscent of the tangle that RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney, and his Teflon-coated performance director, Conor O’Shea, got […] The post Premature to offer new deal to Borthwick appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jared Curtis, Vanderbilt football quarterback analysis post Delaware
Video analysis of Jared Curtis' performance and Vanderbilt football's quarterback situation after a win over Delaware.
Your Employer's Health Plan Is the Single Largest Tax Break in America, and It Never Shows Up on Your Return
The biggest tax break most American workers receive never appears on their return, never gets debated at filing time, and quietly delivers a bigger federal subsidy to higher earners than anything they could ever itemize.
Saffie Osborne makes history as first female jockey to win a British Classic
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Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
A federal judge said in a filing Friday that a Trump administration order for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cut its staffing nearly in half was illegal.
Local business owners learn AI cybersecurity strategies at Lansing mixer
Local business owners met in Lansing to learn how to use artificial intelligence to protect themselves from growing cyber threats.
Oregon-Oklahoma State Game Moved to New Channel During Game
Looking for the Oregon game? The Ducks’ matchup with Oklahoma State changed channels during the game as ESPN shifted its programming. The post Oregon-Oklahoma State Game Moved to New Channel During Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Buccaneers Baker Mayfield in Third Tier of Latest QB Rankings
Baker Mayfield begins the season ranked towards the middle of starting quarterbacks. Can he lead the Buccaneers back to the playoffs after signing a lucrative contract extension?
Real Madrid x Rayo Vallecano - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
Incidents: The story of the matchKylian Mbappé scores for Real Madrid with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano.Real Madrid leads Rayo Vallecano 2-0....
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect
A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state's physician-assisted suicide law for Catholic entities that challenged it.
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Browns elevate two players to the active roster
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Immigration reporting measure fuels debate over Colorado’s role with ICE
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Three matchups to watch Bucs vs Bengals
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Germany’s Political Tailspin: Your Weekly SPIEGEL Recap
It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful week! Subscribe Share Leave a comment Your SPIEGEL Substack Team Compiled and edited by Charles Hawley
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Happy Saturday, folks! There’s a lot of football today that I will not watch, including the (live) Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton match. Why? Because I will be with my family attending my first ever Renaissance fair. That’s right, instead of going insane watching Spurs, I’ll be watching people in period costumes try and sell me […]
USC vs Louisiana Prediction: Another Chance For the Trojans To Shine
Terrific so far, USC has one more week before it has to take things up another notch. Can Louisiana provide a challenge? Here's the CFN preview and prediction.
Kerim Alajbegovic tipped to shine in Yildiz’s absence
Kerim Alajbegović was close to a move to Chelsea before Juventus poached him to add him to their squad this summer, and the Bosnian knows he has to deliver.Juve signed him for a good fee, and he is t...
Arsenal XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal travel to Sunderland on Saturday looking to make it four wins from four in the Premier League, having already secured five straight victories across all competitions this season. Mikel Arteta�...
Texas high school football: Friday's scores from Week 3
Friday's Houston-area and statewide scores from Week 3 of the Texas high school football season.
Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history
The country’s largest outbreak of cyclospora illness has ended, federal health officials said Friday.
NC State smokes Richmond, 73-0
NC State spent almost two weeks getting angry about football, and it showed, as the Wolfpack jumped on Richmond for 21 points in the first quarter and never had anything to worry about after that. The work wasn’t difficult for the offense in that first quarter, and Richmond was DOA, and the rest was just […]
Michigan business concerned after 6 workers stopped by federal agents
Commentary: The Fed’s credibility depends on resisting politics, not playing it
At Jackson Hole last month, all eyes were on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in his first speech at the Fed’s annual conference. But all thoughts were about the Fed’s rate decision next week.
Bears Announce Xavier Woods News Ahead of Panthers Game
The Chicago Bears have another injury situation to monitor before Sunday's season opener against the Carolina Panthers as safety Xavier Woods is questionable. The post Bears Announce Xavier Woods News Ahead of Panthers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
A federal jury has found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of attempted murder for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
Browns Make Feelings Clear on Trading Dillon Gabriel
The Cleveland Browns addresses Dillon Gabriel’s uncertain future and a potential trade ahead of Week 1. The post Browns Make Feelings Clear on Trading Dillon Gabriel appeared first on HEAVY.
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
A federal jury has found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of attempted murder for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo | WWL
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Baylor at Bob Devaney Sports Center, 3-0
The Top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team swept #20 Baylor on Friday in front of more than 10,000 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 3-0.
Chargers Week 1 injury report
The Week 1 injury report for the Chargers has been released
Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs
State officials are scrambling to cushion the blow of skyrocketing healthcare costs and federal changes to the Medicaid program on Marylanders' pocketbooks, in hopes that people can still afford coverage.
Game 148 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Arizona Diamondbacks
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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk found not guilty in murder-for-hire trial
Lil Durk, the Grammy-winning rapper born Durk Banks, has been acquitted on all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case in Los Angeles.
Eminem leaked tracks case nears plea deal in Detroit court
DETROIT — An Oakland County man accused of selling some of Eminem's unreleased music is expected to plead guilty to leaking copies of the superstar's rap tracks, according to federal
Eminem leaked tracks case nears plea deal in Detroit court
DETROIT — An Oakland County man accused of selling some of Eminem's unreleased music is expected to plead guilty to leaking copies of the superstar's rap tracks, according to federal
Federal court rejects Trump administration order keeping Michigan coal plant open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history
The country’s largest outbreak of cyclospora illness has ended, federal health officials said Friday.
Panthers DL Tershawn Wharton remains sidelined, restructures contract
The seven-year NFL veteran remains sidelined and agreed to help alleviate Carolina's tight salary cap.
Ocean Way canceled due to hurricane: Santa Monica beach festival is no more
Ocean Way, the groundbreaking beachfront Santa Monica music festival, has been canceled just two weeks before debuting. It was slated for headline sets by the Killers and Olivia Dean.
Cincinnati high school football Week 4 scores, highlights
Get updates and live scores from high school football's Week 4 games across Southwest Ohio.