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Are Bank Lobbies Still Relevant?

Local banking leaders say technology is changing the way customers use their banks — and their lobbies By Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11109 align=alignright width=300] Steve Gorczynski is M&T Bank Central New York regional president.[/caption] When was the last time you entered the lobby of your bank? If it’s been a while, you’re part of a trend of eschewing the lobby in favor of ATMs, drive-thrus, online banking and remote deposit. A 2025 study performed by the American Bankers Association revealed that only 9% of consumers use bank branches as their preferred way to do banking and 76% prefer mobile banking. The trend away from the lobby reflects consumer behavior in other areas of doing business, including online shopping instead of perusing the mall, ordering fast food at a kiosk, not at the counter and selecting curbside pick-up rather than walking into the restaurant. Consumers want convenience and going in the lobby adds another layer to the task. It also places consumers face to face with one or more representatives of the business, something less favorable to people feeling burned out from interpersonal interactions. Nixing or at least minimizing the size of the lobby isn’t necessarily negative for banks. Fewer people passing through their doors reduces overhead for building maintenance, staffing and furnishing. Greater reliance on virtual banking can mean closing brick and mortar locations and hiring fewer staffers to cover roles like teller and lending officer. “Our focus is on meeting customers where they are and giving them flexibility in how they bank,” said Steve Gorczynski, M&T Bank Central New York regional president. “While many everyday transactions can be supported digitally and through ATMs, branches remain important for more complex financial needs, offering face-to-face guidance and a more personal banking experience.” Talking with a commercial lender or working on a home mortgage are two examples where meeting face-to-face is more desirable for many people. They can receive immediate feedback to questions and can possibly reach their goals more quickly. But there’s little need to have a large seating area, long counters and numerous tellers for routine banking that’s quicker to handle virtually. Online banking can also help people on the go more readily complete banking tasks such as depositing checks, transferring funds among accounts and checking balances. [caption id=attachment_11135 align=alignright width=300] Tina M. Stephens is the vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank.[/caption] “The traditional bank lobby is certainly being evaluated by most institutions today, as the typical large, open and cavernous spaces do not necessarily meet the needs of today’s customers,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “Traditional lobbies often bisect traditional teller stations and customer service areas, which adds confusion, especially for the demographic who routinely use online banking and only access the lobby for customer service needs.” Despite the rollback in physical locations across the industry, Fulton Savings Bank began modernizing its six branch offices in Oswego and Onondaga counties about three years ago and have finished four offices so far in Baldwinsville, Fulton, Constantia, and Phoenix. “We made the decision to build a new branch across the street from our current office in Brewerton which will be completed by the end of 2026, and we will begin the retrofit of our Central Square office in early 2027,” Stephens said. “Our efforts specifically address where we think customers will be in the next three to five years and have greater flexibility to make changes out into the future.” The bank may be onto something, as numerous reports state that screen-weary Gen Z young adults crave more in-person interactions than virtual ones. If the pendulum continues to swing in that direction, it’s hard to see all physical bank areas disappear, even if they change somewhat. Fulton Savings Bank has also consolidated its teller and customer service representative areas to larger “universal banker” areas, where the bank representative can address all customer retail needs. A one-stop-shop experience appeals to busy banking customers who want to perform a few different banking tasks in one visit. Stephens also said that Fulton Savings Bank made additional technology and security enhancements and created flex spaces to accommodate bank meetings throughout the two-county branch footprint. At Solvay Bank, Elizabeth Lavier, vice president marketing and communications manager, lauded digital and online services as convenient and flexible for managing finances; however, “technology is not meant to replace what matters most: the relationships behind every account that have always been at the heart of community banking,” she said. “Even in today’s digital-first world, people of all ages still value the opportunity to sit down with a trusted banker for personalized guidance. We understand that some of life’s biggest moments call for more than a screen.” Lavier views digital banking as another way for the organization to serve customers rather than a replacement for branches, tellers and lenders, which tend to serve customers better for transactions like buying a first car, purchasing a home, saving for a child’s education, or planning for retirement. “Those conversations, built on understanding, experience and personal guidance, are what community banking is all about,” Lavier said. “At the end of the day, banking is about more than transactions. It’s about helping our customers achieve their goals and being there for them every step of the way. By combining the convenience of digital banking with the care, commitment, and personal service of a local community bank, Solvay Bank offers customers the best of both worlds.” Are Paper Checks Destined to Disappear? With the ubiquity of debit cards, online payments, virtual checks and peer-to-peer payment platforms like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal, will paper checks become passe? “In my view, paper checks are unlikely to disappear in the near future,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “They continue to serve a practical purpose by providing a clear paper trail and tangible proof of payment.” According to the American Banker, a leading trade publication that covers the banking and financial industry, in 2024, checks accounted for 65% of all payment fraud losses. Paper checks should be phased out, according to the publication. “The phrase, ‘The check’s in the mail’ probably sounds strange to younger people because the era of paper checks is rapidly drawing to a close. Put bluntly, checks are an expensive, insecure legacy that is a drag on the U.S. economy. Rather than wait for them to vanish slowly, the pragmatic choice is to strategically accelerate the transition to paperless payments.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Retiring from Farming

Start now to ensure your farm passes to the next generation Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11062 align=alignright width=405] Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet: “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” he says.[/caption] Roughly 70% of family-owned farms will transfer ownership withing the next two decades, according to data from to the USDA census. Only 30% of those will remain in the family. The number of farms in New York is shrinking as the size of farms increases. In other words, there are fewer farms in the state, but they’re much larger. This is why succession planning is so important for family farms. A farm represents not only a way to make a living but a legacy and family tradition. Many families want to preserve the small farm segment of agriculture and the values it represents. Passing the family farm to the next generation can’t be left to chance. And it shouldn’t be left for “the kids to figure out” after the older generation dies. Succession planning in agriculture isn’t like other types of business retirement planning or personal final planning. “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” said Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet. “Most farmers, their assets and the way they live and survive in retirement is tied up in the equity in the farm. Those conversations must take place a lot earlier than they think. They’re dealing with something asset-heavy that may require a trust and tax planning.” NY FarmNet offers farmers free, confidential consultation services regarding financial and business management, and family, and mental health support for farmers in New York state. It’s a program of Cornell University in Ithaca. Howell urges farmers to begin the conversation early. Most family farms are run by generations with the oldest generation most involved and typically with fewer of the middle-aged adults and young adults involved. Some of the younger generation may have off-farm jobs and not live on the homestead. “Different people have different expectations on their legacy,” Howell said. “Intergenerational conflict and discussions can be difficult. It may be good to check with NY FarmNet or Ag Mediation to help mediate these conversations with a third party. A lot of farms have broken up because people can’t decide how to divide things.” New York State Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA‑certified, free or low‑cost service for farmers. Fair is not always equal. A sole owner simply stating that he wants to divide things equally among his children may leave one-quarter of the farm operation to an adult child who moved away and hasn’t sat in a tractor for decades. The three adult children who have toiled on the farm for 30 years may need to buy out the fourth, non-farming sibling but cannot because all of their money is tied up in the equipment, land and stock that supports their livelihood. Their payrate may not allow them to set aside much to buy out the non-farming sibling. As a result, they may need to sell parts of the farm off in order to keep it. However, doing so may limit their ability to sufficiently support their families. The farm owner may need to bequeath more assets to the farming siblings because their efforts have kept the farm going and without those assets and their work, the farm will cease operations. Howell advises seeking professional help on tax and legal issues. Without it, families can be exposed to expensive problems and infighting. A third-party expert can help farm families navigate what is truly fair in the family’s succession plans. Beyond the practical aspects of inheritance, succession also relies upon planning who will operate the farm and how. “I think it’s important that farmers understand the means and methods of farming are always changing,” Howell said. For example, many young adult farmers earn a degree at a school such as Cornell, SUNY Cobleskill or Morrisville, work on a different farm for a while and then return to their family farm with big ideas on how to improve the farm — if only their dad and uncles will agree. Intergenerational conflict is often centered on newer ideas such agritourism, online marketing and shipping goods. “It causes conflict,” Howell said. “A lot of it comes down to communication and respect within the family. If no one in the family wants to take on farming, what we’ll see is older farmers start to help trusted managers buy into the farm.” The middle-aged generation, now in their 40s and 50s, often struggle with wresting the helm from their parents. Howell said that many older farmers don’t discuss with their grown children their vital business information such as vendors, ordering supplies, pricing, recordkeeping and farm planning. They even claim that “the kids” aren’t ready yet. These gaps in cross-training may cause significant problems even before the older generation dies, if there’s an illness or injury. Howell urges farmers to document these processes and cross-train others on the farm how to handle these areas “to make sure if one person is incapacitated, the entire operation is not at risk,” he said. Mark Modzeleski, financial adviser, financial planner and president at Legacy Wealth Advisors of NY in Syracuse, advises families to talk sooner than later about who should be operating the farm. “Someone is driving the farm,” he said. “Have you decided who? Be honest when you have that conversation. Who do they turn to when there’s a question? Or who has the potential to be leaders?” Planning for leadership continuity is vital. Unfortunately, talking like this can become fraught with emotions if it’s only the family involved. Modzeleski advised finding a third party who can help drive the conversation. “Invite the right people to the conversation who can get you from point A to point B,” he said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” It may take sitting down a few times with an estate planning attorney who specializes in farm transition, along with a tax professional and others who can help moderate and plan. Family members, owners and possibly, integral farm managers should attend the meetings. “Figure out what you want your legacy to be,” Modzeleski added.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

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Oct 13 • 4:55 PM EDT • Health • fortune.com

Unlock free AI tools for your small business through UH Maui College webinar

Small business owners and sole proprietors across Hawaiʻi are invited to learn how autonomous AI tools can streamline operations, save time and stretch limited resources in an upcoming free webinar offered by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

Oct 13 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • mauinow.com

Congo's confirmed Ebola cases surpass 9,000 as containment efforts falter

Health workers are alarmed, as many deaths occur outside treatment centers.

Oct 13 • 3:56 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org

The Clapp Group: Niaya Lynn on Starting a Business Without a Strategy

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Welcome to the first episode of The Clapp Group podcast! Host Eugene Clapp sits down with Niaya Lynn from Cason Strategies for a conversation about entrepreneurship, starting a business, and the importance of having a clear strategy. Starting a business is exciting, but without a solid plan, turning an […]

Oct 13 • 3:48 PM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com

Michael Che's Minneapolis stand-up special now streaming on Netflix

MINNEAPOLIS — Everyone who wasn’t allowed a bathroom break while “SNL” weekend anchor Michael Che was taping his Netflix special at First Avenue can now find out if their sacrifice

Oct 13 • 3:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com

When 1 + 1 = 1: The Miserable Math Behind Many Media Mergers

(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.) The last few issues of this newsletter have circled two topics: September’s streaming viewership and all the Paramount/Skydance/Warner Bros./Discovery merger news. I’m happy to say on the Streaming Ratings Report front, we’ll be all caught up by early next week, then the SRR will come out on a tight weekly schedule. Then, after today, I’ll have slayed my PSWbD dragon. It’s such a big story, it demanded multiple issues. With the announcement of a name (just Skydance) and executive team, though, I think we can almost close the book on this story. In terms of topics, it becomes just another studio to cover. So today, I have one last set of takes on that merger. As I’ve sat with it, reading about who was staying and who was going, a big worry crystallized in my brain, and I gotta get that take out. Plus, I still owe you a host of “ugliness” that didn’t fit in my previous “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” takes. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - As Paramount Shuffles Deck Chairs, Will They Build or Consolidate? On social media—I try to avoid most social media platforms, but sometimes I end up checking in—the best joke I saw about the announcement of the new name of Skydance was from fellow reporter Claire Atkinson who pointed out… Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one. Later, though, I saw another Twitter response (that later got deleted, so I can’t shout the person out) that did give me pause. The person noted that the Titanic film made the better analogy: a super expensive project everyone in the town doubted that went on to conquer the globe. So yeah: on one hand, the image of the Titanic recalls the actual ship and its infamous end, but that clip is from a movie which proved the doubters wrong. So for all the skepticism of the latest massive media merger, one could wonder which way this one goes. Does it crash like the Titanic or rise to glory like Titanic, the movie? Either way, this deal is “Titanic”, looking at the massive debt required to close the deal, which is not going well when it comes to borrowing costs for Paramount… …or borrowing costs for Oracle. But I’ve started to get worried about another outcome: the sum of this merger will be smaller and weaker and less profitable than its former parts. In other words, one plus one won’t equal three or two, but an even smaller number. Skydance paid to take a traditional studio off the board, but they won’t really capture the upside. Let me explain what I mean, but first, let’s look at the series of news that inspired this thought. Skydance Sets Its Leadership Team As soon as the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros.-Discovery merger closed, the new leadership team announced a new name—Skydance, which I’ll use going forward—and a new executive leadership team. You’ve probably read through all the executive shuffling, but if you haven’t, here’s a quick, incomplete summary, in rough order of importance: Mattel’s CEO Ynon Kreiz—who previously ran Maker Studios—joined as co-CEO with David Ellison. HBO/HBO Max’s Casey Bloys will stay and run streaming. Former head of streaming for Paramount-Skydance Cindy Holland—who was also at Netflix—will depart. The former heads of Warner Bros.—Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca—are out. The film studios will be run by Dana Goldstein and Josh Greenstein. George Cheeks of Paramount will run Skydance TV, controlling all the TV production units. In comic book news, the DC films will still be run by Peter Gunn and Peter Safran. Lastly, the head of CNN, Mark Thompson, will stay in place. Let’s quickly opine on the particulars before diving into the broad ramifications. We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who I like and dislike in their next gigs… Why I think this consolidation will likely leave Skydance worse off… The math behind which mergers succeed and which don’t… A lot more ugliness in this merger… And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.

Oct 13 • 3:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com

Why experts are urging parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children’s social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.

Oct 13 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

Utica Zoo to celebrate 40 years of Spooktacular Harvest Festival

UTICA — The Utica Zoo will celebrate four decades of Halloween festivities this weekend as its annual Spooktacular Harvest Festival returns for its 40th year, offering two days of trick-or-treating,

Oct 13 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com

Santa Monica Makes Cut for Most Business-Friendly City

Santa Monica is a finalist for LA County's Most Business-Friendly City award for the second year. The city streamlined permitting, launched a $3M Economic Development Fund, and cut business fees.

Oct 13 • 2:59 PM EDT • Business • smdp.com

Why Brewers could trade William Contreras after deep postseason run

The Brewers may consider trading Contreras.

Oct 13 • 2:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

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Oct 13 • 2:27 PM EDT • Health • youtube.com

U.S. House Speaker Johnson returns to New Mexico for GOP congressional hopeful's fundraiser

By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made his second New Mexico visit Monday evening in support of Republican Greg Cunningham, where he led a fundraiser in Las Cruces in the final stretch of the closely watched 2nd Congressional District race. Johnson last visited New Mexico in late August […]

Oct 13 • 2:11 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

Connecting conservation and health: Central Asia strengthens preparedness for zoonotic disease risks in protected areas

From Kazakhstan’s steppe and mountain landscapes to Turkmenistan's deserts, protected and conserved areas play an important role in the region’s One Health response. A series of national trainings across Central Asian countries is helping conservation practitioners recognise potential wildlife disease risks, protect themselves in the field, and connect their observations with wider veterinary, public health and scientific systems.

Oct 13 • 2:09 PM EDT • Health • iucn.org

US Sanctions Mexican Cartel CDN's Horse-Racing, Business Network

MEXICO CITY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Treasury ⁠Department ⁠on Tuesday sanctioned four people ⁠and 11 entities tied to the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), targeting a business network spanning horse racing, construction, trucking and the energy sector that Washington says ‌helped finance the Mexican ...

Oct 13 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • usnews.com

How to watch Churchill’s famous polar bears live

Multiple livestreams offer a glimpse at polar bears, the northern lights, and more.

Oct 13 • 2:01 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com

Rome to host free Trick-or-Treat Street at Franklyn's Field

The city of Rome will hold Fright Night at Franklyn's Field on North James Street to celebrate Halloween at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to city officials.

Oct 13 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com

What Happened When Kelly Clarkson Publicly Trashed a Small Brooklyn Toy Shop Should Scare Every Business Owner

When Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a small Brooklyn toy shop, it sparked controversy. Why it's terrifying for entrepreneurs.

Oct 13 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • inc.com

SparkLab entrepreneurship program helps students develop business skills

UTICA — On Oct. 5, Utica Community Schools students and faculty celebrated the kickoff of SparkLab’s eight-week entrepreneurship program that provides hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, marketing, finance and professional presentation skills.

Oct 13 • 1:57 PM EDT • Business • candgnews.com

Local business donates 22 new mattresses to Bay County first responders

First responders across Bay County are getting a better night’s rest thanks to a donation from a local business.

Oct 13 • 1:38 PM EDT • Business • wjhg.com

Opinion: How Illinois’ treasurer is using public money to spur new housing

Michael Frerichs' office might not be the first that comes to mind on housing, but he says he's trying to go beyond the traditional mold.

Oct 13 • 1:38 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com

2027 Workforce, Benefits, and Business Strategy Trends

Explore three workplace trends shaping 2027 and why employers are rethinking workforce, benefits, and business strategy.

Oct 13 • 1:29 PM EDT • Business • cbiz.com

New venture targets 'continued dislocation' in California life-science deals

It could plow $500 million into purchases over the next three years

Oct 13 • 1:25 PM EDT • Science • greenstreetnews.com

Experts Recommend Ways To Stretch Vaccine Supplies In Face Of Dwindling Budgets

In the face of dwindling health budgets, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) expert committee on immunisation has made several suggestions to enable

Oct 13 • 1:23 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news

Miami Heat Two-Way Contracts: Get To Know Miami’s Depth

Within the league, franchises are allowed to have three players on two-way contracts, and for the upcoming year, the Miami Heat have filled that quota. The Heat two-way contracts are Keshad Johnson, Tre Donaldson, and Vladislav Goldin. While two of them have played for the Heat before, for the third, this is a new experience. Which …

Oct 13 • 1:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Body Shaming in Entertainment: Ego Nwodim Answers Shane Gillis With a Gym Selfie

Ego Nwodim’s response to Shane Gillis renews debate over body shaming in entertainment, as actresses challenge scrutiny of their clothes, faces and weight.

Oct 13 • 1:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • finchannel.com

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia

Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions announced the private treaty sale Monday and identified the buyer as Miami real estate executive Ron Firman.

Oct 13 • 12:58 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com

Marcos Reyes for Florida House District 115: Putting Families Before Politics

Meet the Miami-Dade community leader focused on lowering living costs, strengthening public schools, protecting individual freedoms, and supporting working families.

Oct 13 • 12:45 PM EDT • Politics • miamidadedems.org

Canadiens Preview: Beck Season Debut, Fowler Starts Versus Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens (2-2-1) host the Buffalo Sabres (3-3-0) on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre, with puck drop set […]

Oct 13 • 12:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

How Much Of Qualcomm Stock Rides On One Business?

Phone chip revenue is the central metric to watch at Qualcomm (QCOM). Handset chips generated $5.1 billion in fiscal Q3 2026, accounting for more than half of the company's $9.9 billion in revenue. Total revenue fell 4.0% from a year earlier, and a segment that makes up more than half of sales deserves close attention.

Oct 13 • 12:24 PM EDT • Business • trefis.com

“He’s had a tremendous training camp from a physical …

“He’s had a tremendous training camp from a physical …

Oct 13 • 12:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Lane Kiffin Is The Most Overrated Coach in College Football

Lane Kiffin gets treated like an elite coach, but his lack of major championships and disappointing start at LSU raise serious questions about his reputation. At what point are we going to admit that Lane Kiffin might be the most overrated head coach in college football? For years, Kiffin has been treated like an offensive…

Oct 13 • 12:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Healthcare industry trend watch: Week of Oct. 12, 2026

In this week’s trend watch, what the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could mean for healthcare organizations.

Oct 13 • 12:02 PM EDT • Health • realeconomy.rsmus.com

Jedd Fisch Provides Update on Demond Williams

“He's a day-to-day situation,” Jedd Fisch initially said of quarterback Demond Williams during his Monday afternoon press conference. “He's got a rib injury. So we will monitor that each day on where he's at… Just kind of waiting on imaging and then treatment and what that looks like.” The Washington head coach said that Elijah …

Oct 13 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The New York Giants are Treading on Dangerous Ground

The New York Giants are playing a dangerous game heading into Week 6.

Oct 13 • 11:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

These 2 Friends Quit Their Blue-Collar Jobs to Sell BBQ. They Weren’t Making Money Until They Broke Every Rule About How BBQ Should Taste.

They spent years selling food on weekends while working day jobs. When they finally quit everything, they made a bet most people told them was wrong.

Oct 13 • 11:35 AM EDT • Business • entrepreneur.com

The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health

Oct 13 • 11:18 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

Review: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (Switch 2) - Finally Gets The Treatment It Deserves

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Oct 13 • 11:10 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com

Streaming deal: Get 2 months of Paramount+ Premium for $0.99/month

Lock in two months of the ad-free Premium tier for less than $2 total with this code.

Oct 13 • 11:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com

TreVeyon Henderson out multiple weeks

New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) will miss multiple weeks due to a high-ankle sprain.

Oct 13 • 11:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars: Recruiting Comparison

Blue-chip pedigrees clash with developmental stars as the Irish travel to Provo. Discover why star ratings take a backseat to on-field production in this high-stakes trenches battle.

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Political cartoons for October 13

Tuesday’s political cartoons include diesel deals, midterms stress, and more

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com

Victoria Beckham Talks Family, New Puppy and Business Milestone

Victoria Beckham sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones for a wide-ranging conversation about the new furry member of her family, her return to the sound recording booth, her daughter Harper following in her entrepreneurial footsteps, David’s passion for gardening, and the new milestones for her beauty company.

Oct 13 • 10:50 AM EDT • Business • today.com

Jérôme Boateng joins Trabzonspor coaching staff

Jérôme Boateng, the former centre-back who ended his playing career in September 2025, has announced on social media that he has joined the coaching staff at Trabzonspor."I feel very proud and happy...

Oct 13 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

CBIA adds 3 lobbyists with state government, political experience

CBIA hires Jack DeOliveira, Alannah Doheny and James Rocco to strengthen its advocacy on Connecticut business policy.

Oct 13 • 10:32 AM EDT • Politics • hartfordbusiness.com

Report: TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain

Oct 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Travel talk explores adventure without the typical stress

There is a particular kind of luxury that has nothing to do with thread counts, Michelin stars or the size of a hotel suite. Sometimes, luxury is simply knowing that

Oct 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com

Raleigh CVB promotes Gold to CEO

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau board named Loren Gold as president and CEO to succeed Dennis Edwards, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Oct 13 • 9:53 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com

Mental Health Support for Cyber Operators Is Critical to U.S. National Security

Many Americans can picture the movie Top Gun’s dogfights, but cyber battlefields and their stresses are harder to envision. The majority of personnel work long shifts in front of computer monitors in...

Oct 13 • 9:41 AM EDT • Health • fdd.org