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After Callais ruling, plaintiffs now raise questions over Louisiana's 2nd District
The winners of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that led Louisiana to eliminate one of its two majority-Black congressional districts now have their eyes on the state’s remaining seat held by a Black lawmaker.
Boston 25 News
The new William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common officially opened to the public on Oct. 10, offering a flexible space for live events, presentations and hands-on science programming.
I never knew what the C in USB-C meant until now
USB-C has become a significant part of our daily lives, and not everyone knows what the 'C' may stand for.
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
3 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 10, 2026: "Serving Health, Healing & Hospitality: Proper nutrition plays an important role in the healing process, helping patients recover, regain strength and achieve better outcomes. Across South Texas Health System's acute care facilities and behavioral hospital, our Nutrition & Dietary Services teams work diligently each day to provide nutritious meals and exceptional service to patients, visitors and staff. During National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, STHS proudly recognizes the dedicated Nutrition & Dietary Services teams at STHS McAllen, STHS Edinburg, STHS Children's, STHS Heart and STHS Behavioral for their hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence. From developing specialized meal plans that support patient recovery to serving every meal with care and compassion, these team members play an essential role in creating a positive healthcare experience. Their dedication to both nutrition and hospitality is felt throughout our hospitals and contributes to the quality, compassionate care our patients receive every day. Thank you for the care, kindness and pride you bring to your work. Your commitment helps nourish our patients, support our caregivers and strengthen the communities we serve.".
Time capsule: As woodstove season approaches, elucidating the differences in hardwood and softwood
From density to molecular structure, potential firewood offers much to consider.
Morrison reacts to defeat by Birmingham City
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison spoke to BBC WM after Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Birmingham City.
Care Starts Here: Self-care Strategies for World Mental Health Day
Small, intentional acts of care can support our mental wellbeing, strengthen our resilience and help us be more present.
These lawmakers want to head off a potential post-election crisis
A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to avert a constitutional crisis, where Republicans don't seat Democrats, if they win the chamber.
Rewriting the playbook: The grassroots movement for Black midlife health
I was 45 when my body first started sending distress signals: drenching night sweats, sudden 2 a.m. awakenings and a persistent brain fog that had me forgetting...
'Gaza is a moral tear in the universe' – Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor speak to Radical Thinking, a new series from the Guardian with Aditya Chakrabortty
New York lawmaker seeks more data in 'Enough is Enough' law
Amid the Cornell University rape investigation, there’s a new push to update New York’s “Enough is Enough” law.
New York lawmaker seeks more data in 'Enough is Enough' law
Amid the Cornell University rape investigation, there’s a new push to update New York’s “Enough is Enough” law.
Reddit AMA: Ohtani's health, final NLCS roster decisions and more
MLB.com Dodgers beat reporter Sonja Chen took questions from fans in an r/Dodgers AMA on Friday. The full conversation can be viewed here, but below is a sampling of the best questions and answers, lightly edited for clarity.
Some G.O.P. Lawmakers Pan Hegseth’s Plan to Stream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter
Some G.O.P. members of Congress said that broadcasting the execution of the Fort Hood shooter was inappropriate, though others gleefully applauded it.
Ohio political blogger found guilty in explicit Shrek meme trial
An Ohio political blogger let out a surprised laugh as he was found guilty of harassment after he sent an explicit digitally altered image of the cartoon character Shrek to a powerful lawmaker.
Political Pulse: Frank Kloucek on running for Public Utilities Commission as a Democrat
Former state lawmaker Frank Kloucek is running as a Democrat for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, pledging to act as a consumer watchdog.
A political blogger sent an explicit meme of Shrek to Ohio lawmaker. Now he’s on trial.
An Ohio political blogger had his first day in court Thursday, facing charges of harassment after sending a powerful state lawmaker an explicit picture of the cartoon character Shrek.
Did the Zionism row lose it for Zack Polanski?
Peter Walker and Lexy Topping discuss Zack Polanski’s leadership after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Oregon Universal Health Plan Group Hastens To Meet Deadline
A few weeks ago, it looked like the board tasked with giving lawmakers the template for government-run universal health care plan would get until December to finish its big report. It turns out it had to move faster.
PS5’s next big entertainment update is aimed at One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen fans
A new PS5 hub curates top anime series, games, and original tie-ins like Ghost of Tsushima Legends on the PS5 home screen.
Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans in the midterms?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to David Nir of the Downballot about why Democrats are feeling so hopeful in deep red states
Pentagon plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter prompts fierce political backlash
The move has been branded as ‘disturbing’ and compared to the actions of terror groups by US lawmakers
Bronze ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria engraving discovered at palace on submerged island in Egypt
A bronze ring that depicts the Lighthouse of Alexandria has been discovered underwater in the remains of an ancient palace.
Arizona political candidate says fear delayed report of alleged sexual assault
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she’s sharing her story now in hopes that it could help others.
Spirit Halloween fundraiser supports Carle Health program
Spirit Halloween and Carle Health Proctor Hospital are holding a fundraiser where 10% of purchases made with a special coupon will be donated to the hospital's Child Life Program at six participating ...
Skill game crackdown: Lawmakers try again, business group joins push for more time
Harrisburg, Pa. — The fight to keep skill games plugged in past next week isn't over yet.
Skill game crackdown: Lawmakers try again, business group joins push for more time
Harrisburg, Pa. — The fight to keep skill games plugged in past next week isn't over yet.
Discover Southern Flames: Fairfield's new restaurant + entertainment destination
🔥FAIRFIELD'S NEW HANGOUT IS OPEN: Southern Flames is serving Saturday brunch, Soul Food Sundays and gameday on the big screen, plus a cigar lounge and a stage for live music and comedy.
WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates James, Mitchell debate in Iowa in race to replace Hinson
Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.
Erie County lawmakers approve small business bill, pass resolution
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County lawmakers on Thursday voted to approve the Small Business Utilization Act and passed a resolution that calls for reimbursement from New York State. County L…
Reading Reno: Brooke Westlake shares her journey from beauty queen to business leader
In “Crowns to Cannabis," Westlake shares her journey from holding pageant titles to being a first-generation college graduate to owning a cannabis business.
U.S. Lawmakers Launch Sexual Abuse Probe of Youth Sports Giant AAU
Bipartisan leadership of a powerful House committee demanded answers from the Amateur Athletic Union after a ProPublica and Washington Post investigation found that the massive youth sports organization has failed to protect kids from sexual abuse.
Joy Behar health update revealed alongside expected ‘View’ return date (exclusive)
EW has learned an update on Joy Behar’s health and when she’s expected to return to ‘The View’ after the cohost
HOMETOWN HEALTH: US lags on RSV vaccine for pregnant women as respiratory virus season begins
Pregnant women are recommended to receive the vaccine in their third trimester to help protect babies during the first six months of life.
Sandwiches to socialism: How a DSA chapter in Austin is building political power
The Democratic Socialists of America has seen its membership more than double to 126,000 over the past two years.
Atrium Health’s plan contested by state treasurer for legality
(The Center Square) – Nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, lawmakers active and retired, and members of higher education on Tuesday learned Atrium Health’s Affordability Protection Program would help provide
From storefronts to startups: Student entrepreneurs grow their businesses at Mizzou
A new cohort of Tigers is turning ideas into businesses through hands-on experiences in the Mizzou Student Center — while returning entrepreneurs are taking their ventures to the next level.
7 US multimillionaire donors gave $189 million to universities in 2026, far more than Africa’s 23 billionaires publicly gave to science and research
Africa’s universities and research institutions continue to operate with far less funding than those in developed economies, even as several of the continent’s richest individuals have added billions of dollars to their fortunes in 2026
Novant Health provider urges flu vaccination as cases emerge early
Flu cases have already been reported in the region, and a Novant Health provider says people should consider getting vaccinated as the season gets underway.
Chaminade at Cardinal Newman football has Open Division ramifications
Chaminade-Madonna travels to Cardinal Newman in a rematch of the 2025 Class 1A state title game, which Cardinal Newman won 17-14.
Is the new best stadium in America in Evanston, Illinois? MoneyCall
The latest free weekly sports business newsletter from The Athletic, also featuring Tebowmania at 20 and an exciting internship opportunity.
A rural Northwest Oklahoma hospital is bringing back maternity care. Can it survive healthcare cuts?
Newman Memorial hopes the model it’s building can sustain access despite looming reductions to federal Medicaid spending signed into law last year alongside the dollars fueling its project.
Max Dowman given three Guinness World Records
Arsenal’s teenage midfielder Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates.
President Trump Remarks at Science and Technology Summit in Washington, D.C.
President Trump hosts a summit to highlight technology, artificial intelligence, scientific innovation, and his administration's updated science policy framework.
[Q&A] "Actually, It Is Rocket Science," with Tim Durtschi
Tim Durtschi talks Haines, big lines, snowmobiles and the unexpected variables in filming a ski movie that make us question, is it rocket science?
New Mexico Department of Health renews syphilis testing order
The order’s main goal is to curb the state’s high rate of congenital syphilis, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
At Black business expo, officials urge owners to speak up
State and federal lawmakers called for more Black small business owners, who disproportionately face economic challenges, to meet with elected officials and ask for support.
Animal welfare deserves science, not a patchwork of state laws
Animal welfare should be driven by science, not by a patchwork of state-by-state legislation.
Scientists look to 194-year-old tortoise for clues about healthy aging
Researchers at Vanderbilt Health could help identify ways to help humans stay healthy longer.
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Lane Johnson Retirement Comments on Mental Health
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith apologized Wednesday for his criticism of Lane Johnson's decision to retire this week after suggesting that the Philadelphia Eagles' tackle retired due to the team's struggles this season rather than the "personal and family priorities" and "mental health" reasons Johnson cited.
This is what the 2026 Nobel prize for chemistry is all about
The Nobel prize in chemistry 2026 has been awarded to two scientists, Henri B Kagan at Paris-Sud University in France and Kensō Soai at Tokyo University of Science in Japan. Their discoveries showed how chemical reactions can produce an overwhelming excess of one of two mirror image forms of a molecule. Science journalist Linda Geddes tells Madeleine Finlay how this has become an important tool in drug development, allowing a greater understanding of how medicines work in the body
Lawmakers withdraw request to delay skill game crackdown
Harrisburg, Pa. — Four state lawmakers, including Sen. Gene Yaw, have withdrawn their request asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to delay enforcement against skill game machines until February.
Lawmakers withdraw request to delay skill game crackdown
Harrisburg, Pa. — Four state lawmakers, including Sen. Gene Yaw, have withdrawn their request asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to delay enforcement against skill game machines until February.
Senator Yaw leads push to stay skill games seizure into 2027
Harrisburg, Pa. — Skill game machines in bars, clubs, and shops across the state could stay safe from police seizure until February if four state lawmakers, primarily Sen. Gene Yaw,
At Black business expo, officials urge owners to ‘speak up’
Black small business owners are facing economic conditions similar to those they dealt with as a result of COVID-19. And to help, state and federal lawmakers are calling on more Black business owne…
FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with AI-generated voices.
AHS Band leaders share ‘Science of Sound’ with Julian Newman Elementary students
Dr. Lloyd Jones and the Pride of Athens Golden Eagle Marching Band Leadership Team recently visited Julian Newman Elementary School (JNES), where Athens High School students brought science to life […]
Ways and Means Promotes Tax Law to Small Businesses in Tennessee
At a Tennessee hearing, House Ways and Means lawmakers touted the One Big Beautiful Bill’s tax benefits for small businesses. Read what the measure means.
Health Council recommends high-dose flu vaccines for over-65s for first time
Belgium's flu vaccination campaign begins next week, on 15 October. This year, for the first time, the Superior Health Council (SHC) recommends a high-dose flu vaccine for people over 65.
Jonathan Rivnay receives Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists
Soft bioelectronics and living pharmacy devices recognized with prestigious award and $250,000 prize
Turkmenistan’s Ruling Duo Is Having a Family Feud. Will Their Regime Survive It?
Ex-president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov remains interested in politics, but his son Serdar, Turkmenistan’s current president, is becoming increasingly independent and willing to break with his father’s legacy. If their covert rivalry goes too far, both risk losing power.
Kakao Entertainment plots K-Pop growth with Atlantic Music Group
K-Pop isn’t exactly struggling to reach global listeners at the moment, through streaming and stadium tours alike. But now South Korean firm Kakao Entertainment has inked a deal with WMG’s Atlantic Music Group to continue the momentum.
Google Messages is quietly ditching a key RCS feature users rely on
There is no clarity when it will be removed, though
Business groups to lawmakers: NJ is losing out to other states
The marathon hearing ended with questions about whether the Legislature would act on recommendations or allow longstanding problems to continue.
Washington County voters to decide on behavioral health levy renewal
Washington County voters will decide this November whether to renew a 0.5 mill levy that funds behavioral health resources in the community.
DFL lawmakers voice concerns over healthcare mergers as new consolidations loom
A group of Minnesota lawmakers voiced concerns at the State Capitol on Tuesday that several recent healthcare company mergers could negatively impact Minnesota’s healthcare landscape.
naoo Expands Social Media Platform With Professional Entertainment
Eight Microdramas and Short Series Mark the Start – New Streaming Functionality Already Integrated and Currently Being Tested ZUG and ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - October 6, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - naoo AG (Dusseldorf: Ticker: NAO; ISIN: CH1323306329), ...
Nobel prize in physics 2026: high energy cosmic neutrinos
Second up for the 2026 Nobel Prizes was the award for physics. And this year it went to just one scientist, Francis Halzen. The Belgian physicist won the prize based on his work on the IceCube detector that observes ghostly particles called neutrinos. Science editor Ian Sample tells host Madeleine Finlay how Halzen came up with the brilliant idea to use sensors buried in the ice to detect these extraterrestrial particles.
NIU STEAM Cafe to explore special effects science
The free cafe will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Food and beverages will be available to buy from Fatty’s.
Governor Candidate Amy Acton (D-OH) Visits Small Business in Columbus
Candidate for governor Amy Acton (D-OH) visits a small business in Columbus.
The Harvard Crimson (@theharvardcrimson)
83 likes, 0 comments - theharvardcrimson on October 6, 2026: "Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences is launching 25 tenure-track faculty searches, FAS Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra announced in a Monday email to faculty, further loosening a University-wide hiring freeze instituted last spring as the school draws an influx of philanthropic support. The searches, which include positions across the FAS’ three divisions and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, come less than a week after Hoekstra announced the school would also be upping Ph.D. admissions for the upcoming admissions cycle — and as the University continues soliciting support from donors for its academic programming. Full story linked in bio. 🖋: Abigail S. Gerstein and Amann S. Mahajan 📷: Mae T. Weir".
How to watch the Hornets’ preseason opener on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network
Charlotte Hornets basketball is back Tuesday night, and Grand Strand fans can watch it.
Data science professor awarded grant to support partnership with Internet Archive, preserve digital history
Alexander Nwala will develop AI models that automatically identify, archive and catalog web resources referenced in U.S. television news in a publicly accessible database.
Wealthspire Launches $2.9B Sports and Entertainment Practice
Wealthspire’s new vertical will work with athletes, entertainers and creators, with managing director Frank Marzano leading the practice.
Mizzou expands support for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship applicants
Oct. 6, 2026Photo by Sam Cox The University of Missouri Office of Global and National […]
From ‘feel-good’ to urgent: NC lawmakers move to act on gas taxes
If the legislature suspends the state gas tax, it would save North Carolinians 41 cents per gallon.
Global Heat Forum seeks to galvanize action and investment
BANGKOK – The first Global Heat Forum opened today to unlock finance and supercharge solutions on extreme heat, amid record-breaking temperatures and an intensifying El Niño. The four-day event in Bangkok takes place as the Thai capital recovers from devastating rainfall and deadly floods.
In Business: Bemidji Woolen Mills Keeping Local Production Alive
https://youtu.be/dwmn4Xteru4 As more clothing production moves overseas, one Bemidji manufacturer is still keeping much of its work local. Behind the racks and finished products at the Bemidji Woolen Mills, much of the work here still comes down to people cutting, stitching, and sewing. In an industry where production has often…
Kalamazoo Public Schools approves resolutions for school safety funding
Kalamazoo Public Schools' Board of Trustees has approved resolutions that would provide them with school safety funding from the state.
Trump reverses course on publicly funded TV political ads
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that taxpayers will no longer pick up the tab for political TV advertisements promoting himself and administration policies. Facing a public backlash from lawmakers of both parties, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social site that he would in part use money raised by a super PAC, […]
Free Finance Fair planned at Santa Fe Business Incubator
The free event will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Santa Fe Business Incubator.
Rightlessness after reform? Agrarian conflict and the politics of land in Indonesia
A review of Berenschot et al 2026
Cresset Aims for $13.1B Trust Business with NAT Deal
Cresset would fold its existing $5.5 billion trust division into the $7.7 billion NAT platform while continuing to grow through clients, acquisitions.
Set your alarm: Jupiter will disappear behind the crescent moon in a once-in-a-decade alignment tomorrow
Skywatchers in the U.S. and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter early on Oct. 6. Here are the exact times to see the giant planet vanish and reappear.
Goat to Vote: SPC students' try to get young people to the polls
St. Petersburg College students organized a voter registration event to register as many people as possible. The event, aptly named "Goat to Vote," provided treats, free yoga, and two voter-support goats.
Doctors, Insurers Sue Newsom over Health Insurance Premium Increases
In June, lawmakers passed a healthcare tax that could increase premiums in order to combat federal Medicaid cuts.
Bladen Community College to host “So You Want to Start a Small Business” class and preview Pitch It Bladen 2027
The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College invites aspiring entrepreneurs to attend “So You Want to Start a Small Business” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building 14, Room 104. This class will help participants explore what it takes to become an entrepreneur and take the first steps toward turning a business idea into reality.Participants will explore the entrepreneurial mindset and consider whether they have the interests, characteristics, motivation and willingness to take on the challenges of business ownership. The class will encourage attendees to examine their personal goals, expectations, strengths and readiness to pursue entrepreneurship.Attendees will also gain insight into the realities of starting and operating a small business, including the commitment, planning, decision-making and perseverance required to build a successful venture. Whether participants are just beginning to consider business ownership or already have an idea they want to pursue, this class will provide a foundation for determining their next steps.In addition to the class instruction, attendees will receive advance information about the upcoming Pitch It Bladen 2027 Business Competition, including the application form and details about the program. Individuals who are ready to move forward may submit their applications early and have the opportunity to receive advance acceptance into the program.Pitch It Bladen helps aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs develop their business ideas through structured instruction in business planning, financial management, cash-flow projections, marketing and operations. Participants work toward completing a business plan and preparing a business pitch, with the opportunity to compete for cash prizes.Last year's Pitch It Bladen program demonstrated the value of investing in local entrepreneurs by helping participants strengthen their business knowledge, develop their business plans and prepare to present their ideas. The competition showcased the creativity and potential of Bladen County's small-business community and provided participants with practical tools to move their business goals forward.Building on that success, Pitch It Bladen 2027 will provide another opportunity for local entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, build confidence and take meaningful steps toward launching or growing a business.“The Small Business Center wants to help individuals make informed decisions about entrepreneurship before they take the leap into business ownership,” said Theresa Dennison, Small Business Center director, in a press release. “This class gives participants an opportunity to evaluate whether entrepreneurship is right for them while also introducing them to Pitch It Bladen 2027 and the resources available to help them succeed.”Registration: Visit www.ncsbc.net and search for the class by name, or contact the Small Business Center at 910-879-5572 for additional information.
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Nobel Prize 2026 explained: the breakthrough that lets scientists switch brain cells on and off with light. Known as optogenetics, this technology helps researchers map the brain and uncover the...
Pennsylvania lawmakers, advocates to introduce universal health care legislation
Pa. lawmakers, advocates to introduce universal health care legislation
5 takeaways from Iowa lawmakers passing historic $1.4B tax breaks
Five key takeaways from the Iowa Legislature passing historic tax incentives for a $15 billion proposed steel mill.
Closed Business Day highlights importance of online security for businesses
On 5 October, the day after Open Business Day (an open door in hundreds of companies), the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is calling on organisations and businesses to close their doors. Not to the public, but to cybercriminals. With Closed Business Day, the CCB is drawing extra attention to business cybersecurity.
Scoop: White House monitors suspected plague outbreak in Russia
Administration is "aware, monitoring the outbreak, and assessing options," an official told Axios.
AkzoNobel to sell unit to Nippon Paint for over $1 billion, FT reports
Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel is nearing a deal to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for well over $1 billion, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Will Washington’s ‘millionaire tax’ drive people away? Business owners and lawmakers disagree
Supporters say the tax is needed to help fund education, tax credits for businesses and families, and other public programs. Opponents argue it could drive entrepreneurs, investors, and employers out of Washington.