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Watch Trump defend media ban in comments to press
President Trump spoke about his White House ban of some media outlets during his meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. See what he said.
Patriots offense sputtered as Drake Maye looks for answers
The Patriots have serious offensive issues despite their 20-3 win over Pittsburgh. They've scored only two touchdowns in 20 drives over two games.
Prince Harry considering a Princess Diana documentary, reports say
LONDON – Prince Harry may have another royal documentary up his sleeve.
Mandeville native Julia Ernst's star is on the rise as she sings her way toward opera career
She has sung for the music director of the New York Philharmonic, studies opera at Yale and may be headed toward a career on some of the world’s biggest stages. But Mandeville’s Julia Ernst still misses her mama — and the fried shrimp po’boys at Zara's Lil Giant Supermarket on Prytania.
Coffee doesn’t have to keep you awake to disrupt your sleep
Caffeine may make sleep less restorative even when you fall asleep normally and stay in bed for eight hours, with EEG recordings revealing fewer of the slow brain waves associated with deep sleep. Individual sensitivity varies dramatically, meaning even caffeine consumed earlier in the day could affect nighttime recovery for some people.
Humpback whale mother may have mourned her dead calf for days
Researchers observed a humpback whale mother staying beside her presumed stillborn calf for hours and possibly days off Australia’s Gold Coast. She maintained eye contact and remained close to the calf in behavior resembling caregiving and nurturing. Scientists say the rare observation may provide new insight into grief, maternal attachment, and emotional complexity in humpback whales.
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting little or no pain afterward. Studies suggest the benefits may last two to four years in people who respond well.
“Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis
Ahead of the midterm elections, activist and writer Bill McKibben says he has been traveling across the United States with Third Act, the environmental group he founded to harness the power of seniors who care about the climate and democracy. “These elections are also starting to set the groundwork for 2028,” says McKibben, who calls the next U.S. presidential vote “maybe the last election that happens in a timeframe when we still really have an opportunity to affect some of the outcomes of these things.”
There’s a Limit to How Much GLP-1s Can Do, According to a New Study
New research suggests the lifestyle perks may be overblown.
Scientists Discover Humans May Actually Have 2 Brains Rather Than 1
The discovery could help scientists advance research into conditions including Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and spinal muscular atrophy
Senator Rick Scott Says Zohran Mamdani Is Right About American Political System’s Failures — But ‘Dead Wrong’ on Socialism
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is right that Washington has failed Americans but argued socialism is not the answer, calling instead for spending cuts, deregulation a...
Is 50 the new 60?
Subscribe TL;DR: Younger generations are showing signs of worse health compared to earlier-born cohorts at the same age This backward “drift” is showing up both in mortality risk and chronic disease Worsening trends in obesity and diabetes are the most consistent signals Taking the long view, we’ve made astonishing gains in health and life expectancy in the last century. Global average life expectancy has more than doubled from 32 years in 1900 to 73 years in 2024. (But don’t forget, there were still old people when life expectancy was 32). As people lived longer, they also generally lived healthier along the way. It turns out that avoiding things that can kill you early, like malnutrition and lots of childhood infections, also keeps you healthier later in life. In a classic 2004 paper, Finch and Crimmins proposed that cohorts of children who benefited from fewer early life infections had less lifetime exposure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease later in life, accelerating mortality improvements at older ages. Poor nutrition in the womb has also been linked to a higher risk of later chronic disease. The upshot is that improvements in childhood health can pay dividends many decades later. The combination of better living conditions (nutrition, sanitation) and medical advances (antibiotics, vaccines, blood pressure meds, etc) meant that people’s healthy lifespan generally expanded, even as they lived longer. Aging researchers call this best-case scenario “compression of morbidity”—meaning we delay the onset of disease and disability even faster than the years of life we are adding. During my 20+ year research career, we could generally bank on the idea that younger generations would not only live longer but also keep getting healthier along the way. “60 is the new 50” as they say… Enter “Generational Health Drift” Sadly, this expectation of steady progress may be changing. You’ve probably heard that US life expectancy gains have slowed to a crawl in the past couple of decades. Mortality improvements are also slowing (though less dramatically) in many other high-income countries (you can read more about that in a review paper I wrote here). Mortality is a very blunt health measure, but it is often a good barometer for the broader population health trends happening underneath. And we are now seeing that younger generations may be in worse health at similar ages compared to earlier born cohorts. My collaborator Prof. George Ploubidis at University College London coined this worsening health in more recently born cohorts “generational health drift.” “Generational health drift” is bad news on multiple fronts. Most obviously, we don’t want our health progress to go backward. But the timing is also bad, since our populations are aging. In demographic terms, “population aging” means that the proportion of the population at older ages (i.e >65 years) is increasing. Fun demography fact: Current population aging is not due to the recent declines in the birth rates making the news, but declines in fertility decades ago, after the “baby boom.” As baby boomers reach older ages, the smaller cohorts behind them mean the percentage of older adults will increase. For example, the share of the population age 65 and older in the US increased from 12.4% in 2004 to 18.0% in 2024. This story of population aging was written long ago. Many worry that population aging will put pressure on health care and pension systems. But if people reach older ages in better health than in years past, those fiscal pressures would be less dire than projected. Healthy older people can also continue to contribute to society in many valuable ways, including paid work, caregiving, community service….even high political office 🤷. On the flip side, if younger generations reach retirement age in worse health and with more disabling conditions, this could magnify the societal challenge of population aging. Evidence for worsening generational health A recent paper that I LOVED in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Dr. Leah Abrams and colleagues examined which birth cohorts (aka generations) were behind worsening US mortality. Behold the Lexis diagram (cue swooning demographers). Calendar time is on the x-axis, age on the y-axis. Birth cohorts can be followed over time as they age on the diagonal lines moving up and to the right. This figure plots the year-on-year % change in all-cause mortality at a given age. Green shading indicates mortality improvements over time, white is stagnation, and gray shading indicates worsening mortality. Following the diagonal line for those born in 1950, you can see a noticeable shift from green to gray that follows this cohort for most of their lives. This gray shading shows generally worsening mortality for the 1950 to 1959 birth cohorts compared to their predecessors across all ages. Concerningly for my GenX and elder millennial peeps, there was also a deterioration in mortality for birth cohorts born in the 1970s and 1980s, visible as dark gray areas at ages 30 to 45 during the 2010s. While some of these mortality changes reflect specific shocks such as the opioid epidemic, most deaths still occur from major causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. For cancer, the gray in the top left corner of the figure below reflects the legacies of smoking for older cohorts, followed by a period of green with improvements in cancer mortality as smoking rates declined. But the white/gray shading in the bottom right corner highlights a stagnation and reversal of the cancer trends, with cohorts born around 1970 to 1985 experiencing worsening cancer mortality. This deterioration was most noticeable for colon cancer mortality, possibly linked to obesity or dietary factors. Not just dying more, but less healthy along the way. A recent paper by Dr. Laura Gimeno of University College London (of which I am a co-author), found evidence that more recently born cohorts in Great Britain have stagnating or worsening health. A stylized picture of what“generational health drift” might look like: The review paper found: Rates of childhood overweight and obesity were highest among Gen Z. Rates of diabetes in the 40s almost doubled from 3.1% among the Baby Boomers to 5.9% in Generation X. Gen Z reported higher rates of poor mental health in adolescence compared to earlier-born groups. These UK results are consistent with studies showing worsening health across generations in the US as well. A 2021 US study found that more recently born cohorts had worse biological markers (like blood pressure and blood sugar) than earlier generations at the same age. A separate 2022 study of Americans aged 50 and over found that more recently born generations had a higher number of chronic diseases, with younger age of disease onset. A 2024 Lancet paper found that in the US, women born in 1945 had 33% obesity prevalence at age 50, rising to 48.2% for women born in 1970 turning 50. So what’s going on, and can we turn it around? We don’t have a definitive answer for what’s causing the deteriorating health of younger cohorts, but circumstantial evidence points to worsening trends in obesity and diabetes in both the US and UK. Remember that cohort trends reflect lagged effects of early environments, and younger generations have faced both earlier onset and more severe obesity across their lifetimes. Despite these very concerning trends, the future is not set in stone. We’ve reversed poor generational health trends before: drops in smoking are a major reason cancer and heart disease deaths fell so dramatically in recent decades. GLP-1 drugs may finally turn the tide against rising rates of obesity and diabetes, though it is still early days. But things could also get worse…for example from a return to higher levels of childhood infectious diseases that can have a lasting impact on health. See for example: [ ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) [ Don’t You Forget About Me(asles): The Virus That Erases Immune Memory ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Jenn Dowd, PhD · March 24, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Even as an optimist, emerging data on the “generational health drift” has my full attention. For most of my research career, we took it for granted that each generation would be healthier than the last. But if present trends continue, **50 could be the new 60….**and Gen Z celebrities will soon look older than Paul Rudd :). Stay well, Jenn Share the Health! If you found this post useful, please share it with a friend. Share
Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor. Its Jewish community is conflicted.
The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.
Watch: Greg Ballard on why he's returning to politics and ditching the GOP
The former Republican Indianapolis mayor has been retired from politics for a decade. He's back as an independent for secretary of state, with a mission.
New Hope for Diagnosing C.T.E. in Brain Injured Patients
Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients.
Former New Orleans RTA executive may get second shot as finalist for CEO
A former Regional Transit Authority executive who last month was knocked out of consideration in the agency's search for a new CEO is in line to get a second shot
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Greater Health Risks Than Other Pollution
Wildfire smoke may pose greater heart, lung, and cancer harms than other air pollution. Read more about the findings.
Samsung's One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26
Samsung has pushed back the Galaxy S26 series' One UI 9 rollout date in Thailand, raising questions about the wider release.
'Kobe will always be welcome in Crossmolina'
Kobe McDonald's Gaelic football career is over for now with Crossmolina's Mayo SFC defeat at the weekend which drew over 5,000 fans to the small village of Garrymore.
Sports Take: Students should attend more than just football games
There's more to College than just football. Other sports allow students to explore opportunities they may never get after graduation.
Polystyrene nanoplastics may threaten reproductive health and offspring development
Plastic pollution is increasingly being recognized as more than an environmental problem. Tiny plastic particles can enter living organisms, circulate through biological systems, and potentially reach reproductive tissues.
Mike Vrabel Reveals Reason for Patriots' Drake Maye's Struggles
Drake Maye and the Patriots' offense haven't done enough yet.
China’s Leader Xi Seeks to Extend Truce with Trump During U.S. Summit
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.
Fed’s Goolsbee says road to 2% inflation may not be painless
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned the central bank cannot ignore repeated and persistent supply shocks, and must respond in a way that may cause economic hardship.
Inside The Macallan: The Science Behind 80% of Your Whisky’s Flavour
You may already appreciate the joy of sitting down with a dram of top-quality single malt scotch whisky, but much of that signature flavour comes not from the distillation itself, ...
Mayor, Denver Health clash over treatment program’s funding
Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne says the city is walking away from decades of support for Denver CARES as the health system seeks nearly $23 million in additional funding from Denver.
Chicago Blackhawks Coach Makes his Stance Clear on Analytics
One of the great debates when looking at the modern NHL game has been how much to rely on analytics when it comes to assessing on-ice play. While analytics can provide more usual information that may be missed by the casual observer, there are often flaws with how these models function. Sometimes, the old school […] The post Chicago Blackhawks Coach Makes his Stance Clear on Analytics appeared first on HEAVY.
Giants call up Bo Davidson, activate Marcelo Mayer
Bryce Eldridge and Jung Hoo Lee are done for the year.
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and multiple St. Louis-area bars, health officials warn
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that people may have been exposed to measles at several locations between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14.
Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime
Researchers and clinicians are bringing expertise from different fields to better understand what protects brain health.
Preeclampsia Foundation backs Pine Bluff Promise Walk to boost maternal health awareness
Saturday, October 3, in Pine Bluff, an event geared towards raising awareness about preeclampsia is set to take place at the John W. Fallis Waterfront Facility
How the Paramount-Warner settlement could change movies
Moviegoers and subscribers may see more films, and workers could benefit from new spending after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
How the Paramount-Warner settlement could change movies
Moviegoers and subscribers may see more films, and workers could benefit from new spending after Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Gordon Rees, Maynard Nexsen Grow Business Litigation Expertise in the Southeast
Baker Donelson also grew its Birmingham office with a two-attorney equipment finance team.
6 Insights We're Learning from Sleep Research That Could Change How You Age
Sleep isn’t just a time for rest. Growing evidence suggests it may be one of the most powerful factors influencing how well we age, affecting everything from brain health and memory to hospital recovery and long-term independence. For more than two decades, Dr. Katie Stone, a sleep researcher Sutter Health Research Institute, has helped advance […]
Buccaneers Called Out Over $17 Million Free Agent Bust
Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have signed a $17 million free-agent bust. The post Buccaneers Called Out Over $17 Million Free Agent Bust appeared first on HEAVY.
Mayor, business owners cast blame after another River Market shooting
The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend, just a few feet away from the Arkansas Times offices.
Spaceflight may harm the reproductive system of astronauts' kids and grandkids, early mouse study suggests
The offspring of mice that spend time on the International Space Station are more vulnerable to external stressors, a new study finds. More work is needed to understand potential health impacts on human astronauts' families.
Presley Gerber may have suffered overdose, cardiac arrest: dispatch audio
Presley Gerber may have suffered an overdose and gone into cardiac arrest when he died at a rehab facility on Sunday, according to audio of the call summoning first responders.
Mamdani to host Trump at Gracie Mansion in New York
President Donald Trump is expected to meet today with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the Gracie Mansion in Manhattan on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly. Follow for live updates.
Rockstar Games' New Modding Policy Crushes Influencers' Dreams for Monetized GTA 6 RP Servers
Rockstar Games has outlined its policy for modding ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and it may crush the dreams of some would-be entrepreneurs.
"Can and will happen": A deadly ‘tsunami from the sky’ could soon hit the US, warn experts
The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world
Opinion: 'Pothole Politics' Should Mean Fixing Our Schools
"Green Schools ... connect so many of the mayor’s priorities: child care, safe work, good jobs, and fixing what’s broken in our day-to-day."
Hayden Panettiere remembered at Malibu memorial service
Hayden Panettiere attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's new film 'Blonde' at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sept. 13, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)Hayden Panettiere was celebrated over the weekend at a memorial service held in California, her representative confirmed to ABC News.Around 80 friends of the late Nashville star, who died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36, gathered in Malibu on Saturday to share "an evening of music, memories, laughter and tears."“We wanted to honor Hayden in the best way we knew how—with as much love as possible," Panettiere's representative, Kasey Kitchen, said in a statement with a group of the actress's friends, who jointly organized the memorial.The statement continued, "It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony where friends came together to celebrate her life and honor the beautiful, magnetic light and love she infused into the world.”Panettiere's Nashville co-star Connie Britton and other celebrities, including Evan Ross and Ruby Rose, were photographed attending the memorial.Panettiere died after she was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment.The actress's official cause and manner of death have not yet been announced.An investigation into her death has expanded from South Carolina to Los Angeles, and investigators are focusing on the role drugs may have played in her death, sources told ABC News last week.Kitchen, Panettiere's representative, said in a statement on Sept. 15 that her death "remains under investigation pending toxicology results.""As we await the answers we are all seeking, may we also remember Hayden for the incredible legacy she leaves behind — the light she shined on mental health and postpartum depression, and the voice she gave to those who felt unseen and unheard," Kitchen said. "The answers we are all seeking will come."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Health Officials Identify Three Measles Exposure Sites in Flathead County
A person infected with measles visited Flathead County from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11, exposing people at three known sites across the valley, health officials announced Sunday. Officials said they are awaiting test results on a suspected case and said more exposure sites may be identified. The Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed two measles cases […]
Panthers starting pass rusher nearing return
The Panthers may be getting back one of their pass rushers in Week 3.
GameStop's Shocking 'Pokémon' 30th Anniversary TCG Prices Have Been Quietly Redeemed
The retailer may be the cheapest way to buy an ETB quickly.
Scientists Say Eating This Many Servings of Whole Grains May Have Heart Health Benefits
Plus, how to get there, according to experts.
Republicans target Las Vegas congressional district with help from Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy
Nevada has the highest concentration of tipped workers in the country because its economy is driven by the hospitality and tourism industries, making Trump’s “no tax on tips” poli...
Mz. Shyneka gives the latest in entertainment headlines
More victims may have been affected in fake NFL player scam and Mz. Shyneka is hosting a mental health awareness event.
Xulon Press announces a new work where theology and science meet, The Dimensional Universe: Quantum Ontology, Dynamics and Patterns of Duality from author Jack K. Mayfield.
Phoenix, AZ, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xulon Press announces the release of The Dimensional Universe: Quantum Ontology, Dynamics and Pa...
Sponsor spotlight: Make banks compete for your business
Banks regularly compete for new customers by offering cash bonuses, higher interest rates and other perks. By periodically reviewing your options, you may be able to earn extra money while […]
Steubenville mayor cites new businesses, future plans as population rises
Steubenville leaders say a wave of new business activity and infrastructure investment is arriving alongside a population increase, a combination they believe i
Are Boro becoming complacent?
Middlesbrough fan Dana Malt fears the side may have a sense of "complacency" after they scraped a 2-2 draw with Birmingham on Saturday.
Could 76ers Be the New Favorite Team in Philadelphia?
Adding Jaylen Brown and LeBron James made the 76ers the talk of the town. They may be the favorite team in the city.
Whitney Houston Tribute Concert Coming to Norwegian Aura
Launching aboard Norwegian Aura in May 2027, the 45-minute tribute concert will reimagine Whitney Houston's biggest hits with live vocals, a live band and immersive visuals.
Xulon Press announces a new work where theology and science meet, The Dimensional Universe: Quantum Ontology, Dynamics and Patterns of Duality from author Jack K. Mayfield.
With the existence of a mysterious immaterial dimension governed by quantum mechanics that still baffles the world’s top physicists, Mayfield builds a bridge long thought impossible: rigorous science standing shoulder to shoulder with theology.
Lower blood pressure may boost brain health, UT Health study finds
Researchers found that even a small drop in blood pressure can slow a brain disease that is a major cause of strokes, cognitive decline and dementia.
Travel health insurance
Travel health insurance Do you have a friend or relative traveling to the Dominican Republic? Encourage them to get travel health insurance before they depart the U.S. to avoid possible medical emergencies becoming financial emergencies, too. Many travelers ask, “Why would I need travel health insurance–I have health insurance?” But your domestic U.S. health insurance may not work overseas. Hospitals here in the Dominican Republic often require payment in full prior to the patient being treated or being discharged. Some private U.S. insurance companies pay for overseas medical care, but usually only on a reimbursable basis, meaning you must pay first and request reimbursement later. The U.S. government does not pay for medical care overseas, and Medicare does not cover medical or hospital expenses incurred outside the United States. In addition, if the traveler needs to be medically evacuated for any reason, this is not covered by most U.S insurance and usually costs well over $10,000 USD. Travel medical insurance can alleviate this cost burden. Don’t let unexpected medical costs ruin your vacation! Please review more information here on Travel.State.Gov and on the Embassy website’s page on Medical Emergency – U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.
Portland sports teams bring in $110M annually
Mayor Mark Dion said the study could make an argument for investing in the Portland Expo, which hosts the Maine Celtics and needs repairs or replacement.
Portland sports teams bring in $110M annually
Mayor Mark Dion said the study could make an argument for investing in the Portland Expo, which hosts the Maine Celtics and needs repairs or replacement.
Portland sports teams bring in $110M annually
Mayor Mark Dion said the study could make an argument for investing in the Portland Expo, which hosts the Maine Celtics and needs repairs or replacement.
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?
Mental Health Treatment by Adults in the United States
Some of our adult patients may have a comorbid diagnosis of a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. Of these patients, some may have sought and/or be undergoing treatment. This may…
Lower blood pressure may boost brain health, UT Health finds
Researchers found that even a small drop in blood pressure can slow a brain disease that is a major cause of strokes, cognitive decline and dementia.
UVA Health warns Cat’s Claw may be disguising Kratom
Kratom can cause opioid symptoms and has addictive properties.
Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events"
Microsoft may soon show ads during downtime moments in PC and Xbox games, similar to free-to-play mobile games.
Apple Siri settlement claims window now open. How to file for money
Some iPhone users may be eligible to claim money from a $250 million Apple settlement. Here's who's eligible and how to file.
5 Breakfast Foods Dietitians Recommend for Better Brain Health
Walnuts, blueberries, eggs, mushrooms, and avocado may support memory, focus, and brain health. Dietitians explain their benefits.
Scientists create a needle-thin brain implant that can do three jobs at once
A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain regions using a single flexible fiber. Successful tests in mice suggest it could give scientists a more precise, less invasive way to study the brain and may eventually help treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy.
Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York
The president of the United States and the mayor have met three times so far.
Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature
Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates.
The Daily Mauling: 9/21/26
Kansas Jayhawks News Dillon Davis of SI writes about the disappointment in London this weekend The full basketball Big 12 conference schedule is out. What does KU’s slate look like? Through the Phog writes that Tate Nagy could be a bigger contributor to the team than we may have realized Links! A blind loggerhead sea […]
Rainwater tanks may be harboring hidden health risks
Rainwater tanks are a popular way for Australians to save water, but new research has found they can also harbor potentially harmful bacteria and metals that could pose health concerns.
Greg Hinz: Chicago’s mayoral field is crowded. The real race may be much smaller.
Brandon Johnson faces a crowded field in the 2027 Chicago mayor’s race, but ballot challenges and political maneuvering could shrink it considerably.
He beat a political pillar in Pawtucket. Now he wants a shakeup
For the first time in nearly two decades, Pawtucket will have a new mayor. Adam Greenman talks about his winning strategy and top priorities.
Business Starts for Sept. 21, 2026
In May, 1,410 new businesses filed incorporation paperwork with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, in order to do business in the state.
Mars’s Ancient Clay Holds the Same Organic Molecules That May Have Sparked Life on Earth
The team operating a remote chemistry lab onboard NASA’s Curiosity rover won a Gizmodo Science Fair award for discovering compelling chemical evidence that Mars could have once supported life.
Despite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on
L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
Opinion: If you’ve stopped talking with your political opposite, you’re missing out on a lot of fun
When’s the last time you had a conversation with your political opposite where you learned something and maybe even had fun? I dare you to try.
Presley Gerber Dies at 27: Cindy Crawford’s Son’s Biography, Career and Timeline
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at 27 on September 20, 2026. Here is his biography, modeling career, key dates and recent supermodel deaths.
Monday ‘Dawg Bites
Georgia may be 1-0 in SEC play, but there’s no time for resting on laurels. The Oklahoma Sooners are coming to town. Kirby and the guys are getting ready for Saturday, and you should too. Here’s what you need to know before you move onto whatever else you do while waiting for kickoff. The Bulldogs […]
What a Massive New Crater Means for Future Moon Bases
At a whopping 728 feet wide, the newfound basin hints at the risks that impact events may pose to planned human outposts.
The devastating Nepal floods highlighted the danger of glaciers. Here's where the next disaster may occur.
The glacial collapse that killed 1,400 people in Nepal in August highlighted one epicenter for such disasters — but there are other hotspots that experts are worried about.
Rising health care costs are hurting this conservative district. But it may not change any votes.
Even in the conservative district of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, rising health care costs are turning people against the GOP. But it may not change the outcome of November elections.
Blame falls on Hayen for 'untidy' Burnley start
BBC Radio 5Live's Adam Cottier reflects on Burnley's draw with Derby County and why it may seal boss Nicky Hayen's fate.
Boomers love AI images of their grandkids; millennial parents hate it
Some grandparents think AI images of their grandkids are adorable. Millennial parents worry about privacy, consent, and where the photos may end up.
Boomers love AI images of their grandkids; millennial parents hate it
Some grandparents think AI images of their grandkids are adorable. Millennial parents worry about privacy, consent, and where the photos may end up.
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
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