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Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • 1011now.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • kold.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wlox.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wafb.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • kfvs12.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • foxcarolina.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wect.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wsfa.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • 13abc.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wtoc.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • kptv.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • wcax.com
Health Minute: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in the U.S. the number of new cases continues to increase with the steepest rise in advanced stages of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But early diagnosis significantly improves odds of survival. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why screening is not “one size fits all” and what experts say every man should do when it comes to this cancer.

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Sep 9 • 10:57 AM EDT • Health • 14news.com
The Odds: Israel’s Image
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Sep 9 • 9:46 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Why a shorter eating window may not mean better metabolic health

In a nationally representative cross-sectional study of 16,973 Korean adults, researchers identified three distinct eating patterns based on the timing and distribution of daily energy intake. Eating later within a shorter daily window was associated with higher odds of metabolic syndrome, elevated blood pressure, triglycerides, and fasting glucose, while frequent grazing showed a mixed metabolic profile.

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Sep 8 • 11:46 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
2026 NFL Odds: Which Squads Will Reach 10 Wins?

Fourteen teams are favored to reach 10 wins. Is your team one of them? See the odds.

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Sep 8 • 1:03 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Updated NFL Conference Championship odds entering 2026-27 season

Here's an updated AFC and NFC Championship odds entering the 2026 NFL season.

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Sep 8 • 11:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Odds: Inflation Nation
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Sep 8 • 9:44 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Six decades of politics (but little government)

The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share

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Sep 8 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • smotus.substack.com
Titans Rookie is a Dark Horse for an NFL Award

While Carnell Tate climbs the offensive leaderboards, another Titans rookie looks to defy longshot betting odds and flourish within Robert Saleh’s revamped Tennessee front four.

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Sep 7 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Notre Dame football vs. Rice | How to watch, listen, odds

Here are things to know about Notre Dame football vs. Rice on Saturday, Sept. 12. How to watch, listen and odds.

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Sep 7 • 12:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Odds: American Workers’ Woes
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Sep 7 • 9:54 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Supreme Court Could Resolve Marijuana Business Licensing Disputes, Congressional Report Says

A new report from congressional researchers says that a split among circuit courts about whether state marijuana business licensing systems can discriminate against out-of-state residents “likely increases the odds” that the Supreme Court will take up and resolve the issue. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, published on Thursday, examines the Dormant Commerce Clause of […]

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Sep 7 • 9:52 AM EDT • Business • marijuanamoment.net
Country music star touring at 57 despite incurable illness. Here’s what we know

He has long defied the odds.

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Sep 7 • 5:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com
Mizzou Opening Odds: Tigers favored in Lawrence

The Tigers head to the bad place favored by a score.

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Sep 6 • 9:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tennessee opens as a big road favorite over Georgia Tech

Well, that is quite the vote of confidence from the oddsmakers. The Tennessee Volunteers have had a Week 2 road date at Georgia Tech circled for quite a while on the calendar. The Vols’ biggest non-conference game, it’s one that could be a true swing game to the season for the Big Orange. It’s one […]

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Sep 6 • 12:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Betting odds released for Michigan Football vs Oklahoma

The betting odds for Michigan Football vs Oklahoma have been released, and the Wolverines open the week as the underdogs:

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Sep 6 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame: How to watch + betting odds

Can the Badgers defy the odds on Sunday?

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Sep 6 • 7:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Titans HC Robert Saleh Can Easily Get NFL Honor

Inheriting a struggling roster and high betting odds, Robert Saleh aims to transform Nashville’s fortunes by snapping a losing culture and securing a definitive postseason return.

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Sep 5 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump

Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages

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Sep 5 • 9:02 AM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
After years of defying the odds, California's David Valadao faces new test as Latinos turn on Trump

Republican congressman David Valadao has defied the odds before, winning elections in California districts with big Democratic registration advantages.

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Sep 5 • 9:02 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Michigan football vs Western Michigan time, channel, streaming and odds

Michigan football takes on Western Michigan in an in-state battle to kick off the 2026 season.

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Sep 5 • 5:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Notre Dame Emerges as 2027 CFP Favorite, Odds Show

The latest data and lines show that Notre Dame lands the best odds, but there could be some challengers ready to take over. The post Notre Dame Emerges as 2027 CFP Favorite, Odds Show appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 5 • 1:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame: Picks, predictions, and odds

How are we feeling for Week 1?

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Sep 4 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Will the Braves fend off the Phillies?

I hope so, and the odds are in their favor

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Sep 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kentucky vs. Youngstown State prediction, odds for Week 1 football game

It's Kentucky vs. Youngstown State in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Who will win? See our prediction for the game.

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Sep 3 • 5:11 AM EDT • Sports • courier-journal.com
Tech, Entertainment and the 1/5 Odds Meaning Made Simple

How on-demand, data and mobile reshaped entertainment, and made things like the 1/5 odds meaning a two-minute read instead of insider jargon.

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Sep 3 • 4:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • technology.org
SoHo neighbors, businesses at odds ahead of $93M flood relief vote

The city of Tampa is preparing to move forward with the South Howard Flood Relief Project, a major infrastructure overhaul designed to address chronic flooding in the South Howard business and residential area.

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Sep 1 • 11:11 AM EDT • Business • fox13news.com
The Odds: A Midterm about Trump?
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Sep 1 • 9:53 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO, showed us how to succeed a legend

Apple's newly departed CEO, Tim Cook, beat the odds as Steve Jobs' successor by combining his strengths and judgment with Jobs' values.

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Sep 1 • 7:36 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Kalshi bans ex-Rep. Santos after concluding he likely was insider trading

On the eve of Trump’s speech, Kalshi put the odds of Santos attending at close to 75%.

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Aug 31 • 11:20 AM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
The Odds: Independent Wallet Woes
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Aug 31 • 9:54 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Betting odds released for Michigan vs Western Michigan

Will Michigan cover the spread against Western Michigan? Here’s a look at the betting odds.

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Aug 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arizona opens as huge favorite vs. NAU

Oddsmakers don’t expect Arizona to fool around with NAU in the Wildcats’ season opener on Saturday. In one of the largest spreads of Week 1 of the college football season, Arizona has opened as a 33.5-point favorite vs. the Lumberjacks, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 57.5. Arizona is 17-2 all-time against NAU, with […]

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Aug 30 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Democratic Senate control has moved from a reach to a toss-up

The four-seat gain Democrats need to win control once seemed all but out of reach. Odds are looking up, though the party still faces a tough path, with toss-up races in a half dozen (mostly red) states.

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Aug 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Michigan State Spartans Football odds for 2026

What do the sportsbooks predict for the Spartans’ 2026 season?

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Aug 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Elversberg: The tiny town looking to defy odds in Bundesliga

Elversberg has no train station and a population of just 13,000, but its football team have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the regional German leagues to the Bundesliga.

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Aug 29 • 2:55 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
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Packers vs. Cardinals Tonight: How to Watch, Odds & Prediction

The Green Bay Packers will finish their preseason at Lambeau Field on Friday night with a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals that gives Matt LaFleur one final look at the bottom half of his roster before cuts.Green Bay hosts Arizona after splitting its first two preseason games, including a 33-13 win at Denver last week. […] The post Packers vs. Cardinals Tonight: How to Watch, Odds & Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 28 • 1:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
C-WIN: Uniting against data centers
: The issue that transcends politics

Commentary from the California Water Impact Network Seldom have our political differences been more pronounced. Republicans and Democrats are at odds on a myriad of issues, and the bitter polarization of the American polity is the result. That’s how it seems, anyway. But semblances can be deceptive. Yes, the schism between Right and Left appeared irreconcilable in 2024, when Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House. But much has changed since then. Trump’s polls are at their nadir, with […]

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Aug 28 • 11:53 AM EDT • Politics • mavensnotebook.com
The Odds: Midterm Red Alert
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The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science

“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Aug 27 • 6:47 PM EDT • Science • wessiler.substack.com
Carlos Alcaraz favored at US Open with Jannik Sinner injured

The return of Carlos Alcaraz and the absence of Jannik Sinner has had a significant influence on US Open betting futures. Alcaraz, the reigning champion, is +250 to retain his title according to DraftKings odds as of midday Thursday.

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College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State

SportsLine's model has revealed picks for every Week 0 college football game after 10,000 simulations

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Aug 27 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns

Earlier this week, the New York Yankees lost Fernando Cruz for the season , depleting another arm from their bullpen. Because of this, Aaron Boone has had to take special measures with his use of the bullpen. Even though the Yankees’ playoff odds are good, their World Series chances are in danger as they attempt to navigate the bullpen , according […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 27 • 11:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What video games say about Cleveland sports

Cleveland's best championship odds might currently involve a controller.

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Democrats at odds in Michigan over El-Sayed’s ties to controversial streamer

Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.

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Political operatives warn campaigns: Don’t trust prediction markets

Political prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining traction, but campaign operatives warn their election odds can be misleading.

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SEC Championship odds: The favorites, wildcards and more

Who will come out on top? Here’s what the oddsmakers say.

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Aug 26 • 2:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Odds: The Trump Endorsement
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2026 NFL Playoff Odds: Cowboys, Bears Favored To Miss Postseason

The Bears and Cowboys have high hopes entering 2026, but sportsbooks are less confident. See the latest odds to miss the NFL playoffs.

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The Odds: Zohran’s Zeitgeist
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2026 NFL Odds: Which QBs Will Surpass 4,000 Passing Yards?

Matthew Stafford and Dak Prescott were among the six QBs to top 4,000 passing yards last season. Can they follow it up in 2026? See the odds.

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Aug 24 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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2026 Dollar Tree 301 - Final Leaderboard - August 23, 2026

View 2026 Dollar Tree 301 race, qualifier and practice leaderboards, live streams, bonus cameras, videos and odds information.

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Aug 23 • 9:40 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
US-Canada trade talks fell apart over fine print, envoy says

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed over a range of issues where the written text of a potential deal was at odds with what the Canadian side believed it had agreed to,

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Aug 23 • 7:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Patriots vs. Eagles Tonight: Odds, Props and Prediction

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles spent two days testing each other during joint practices.Saturday night will give the bottom half of both rosters an occasion to make an impression.It could also produce a game where points come at a premium.Philadelphia is a 2.5-point road favorite ahead of the 7 p.m. ET kickoff at […] The post Patriots vs. Eagles Tonight: Odds, Props and Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.

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Having money isn’t at odds with wanting a fairer economic system.

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Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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2026 NFL Odds: Back C.J. Stroud, Texans To Win AFC South; Fade Titans

Geoff Schwartz gives his picks for the AFC South, including the winner and the lowest team on the totem pole.

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2026 College Football Odds: Back Penn State To Make College Football Playoff

Will Hill is putting his money on the Penn State Nittany Lions to make the College Football Playoff. Here's why.

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The Odds: The Florida Project
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Jaguars vs Panthers: How to Watch Preseason Week 2

Game time, TV/radio schedule, betting odds, and more for Jaguars vs Panthers in Preseason Week 2.

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Aug 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria

A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law.

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Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria

A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law.

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The Odds: The Spending Backlash
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Alina Habba shuts down speculation she could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

Alina Habba publicly dismissed speculation she would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, shifting Kalshi odds dramatically.

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Why Michigan State Will Cover Its 4.5-Win Total

Dismissed by oddsmakers, the Spartans are primed for a resurgence. A manageable schedule and a gritty, blue-collar culture provide a clear path to exceeding low expectations.

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Aug 19 • 12:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2026 NFL Odds: Can Any Team Sweep Its Division?

While a 17-0 season is unlikely, 6-0 in the division is attainable. Will any team achieve it? See the odds.

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The Odds: Generation Pessimism
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‘From A to Z’: How the LSBDC is beating the odds for local startups

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is the state’s largest, federally and state-funded resource for entrepreneurs, providing no-cost, confidential business consulting and specialized training. Nationally accredited and operating through nine […]

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Paul Finebaum Blasts Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Over LSU Rift

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is at odds with the LSU Tigers football program after the school gave his former No. 5 jersey to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. Daniels wore No. 5 during his time with the Tigers and became the program’s third Heisman Trophy winner in 2023.As a result, Daniels’ attorney sent a cease-and-desist […] The post Paul Finebaum Blasts Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Over LSU Rift appeared first on HEAVY.

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2026 NFL Odds: Back Murray, Flores To Reverse Vikings' Fortune

Will Hill believes the Vikings will go from (tied for) worst to first in the NFC North in 2026. Here's why he's betting Minnesota.

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The Odds: Michigan Meltdown
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Business and labor groups both backed Golden in 2024. Now they’re split over LePage v. Dunlap

With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions. It’s […]

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2026 NFL Odds: Back Lions In NFC North, Loveland To Dominate In Chicago

Geoff Schwartz delivers his best bets for the NFC North ahead of the rapidly approaching NFL season.

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The Odds: Southern Discomfort
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Thurman Thomas on Josh Allen and the Bills

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How the Democratic establishment beat the odds in Wisconsin

One month after he suspended his campaign, David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday marked an astonishing turn around.

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2026 College Football Odds: Why Georgia Is Best Bet To Win SEC

Will Hill believes that 2026 will be the year that Georgia climbs back to the top of the SEC. Here's why he's betting on the Dawgs.

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2026 MLB Odds: Dodgers Favored In World Series Exact Results

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Aug 12 • 8:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Someone’s getting their road torn up’: Businesses, city at odds over SoHo flood plan

The design plans for the South Howard Flood Relief Project are at about 60%. But 100% of the business owners 8 On Your Side spoke with at an open house said they want the city to rethink this befor…

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2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored For Richmond; Christopher Bell Second

Will Christopher Bell break his second-place streak at Richmond? Here are the early odds for the Cook Out 400.

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The Odds: The Nobel Collapse
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Odds show Shohei Ohtani is dethroned for NL MVP award

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Aug 10 • 8:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
TBD vs. TBD - Boxscore - Live Score

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2026 NFL Odds: Every QB's Over/Under Passing Yards Total

Following a 2025 MVP campaign, Matthew Stafford enters 2026 with an over/under pass yards total of 3,949.5. See the other top NFL QB betting lines.

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Aug 10 • 12:58 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
2026 NFL Preseason Odds Week 1: Lines, Spreads For All 16 Games

Check out th odds, spreads and totals for all 16 preseason Week 1 games.

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