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100 years ago, NC rate dispute was over cost of a telegraph
In this look at The N&O’s archives, a dispute over telegraph prices, and the Raleigh police union wants to oust the chief.
Sidelines Scoreboard: High School Football Highlights (9/18/26)
(KSEE/KGPE) – Game of the Week: Clovis 41, Bullard 14 Clovis West 49, Turlock 8 Clovis East 34, Frontier 20 Kingsburg 54, Selma 0 Bakersfield 49, Tulare Union 27 Madera 56, Merced 33 Liberty (Madera) 41, Summerville 20 Orosi 42, Fowler 6 Immanuel 29, Edison 8 Porterville 45, Dinuba 42 Chowchilla 62, Fresno 8 Sunnyside […]
Down 22 points, Mohonasen football scores comeback win at Bethlehem
Mohonasen improves to 2-1.
New Business: Flatbread Co. to take over IHOP in Bedford; Salem restaurant gets new name
An “earth oven” flatbread pizza company with locations in destination spots like North Conway and Portsmouth — and even Hawaii — is set to open in the former IHOP building
The politics behind chess, with Russia as a major fault line
The international governing body of chess is in the process of choosing a new leader, as president Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties, after being placed on a European Union sanctions list. Sports editor Julien Pretot lined up the players on the board.
Credit unions bulk up a business that banks long dominated
Citadel Credit Union recently closed a $50 million loan on a Philadelphia office tower. It's part of a trend, as credit unions build their commercial real estate lending businesses.
Gilbert primary care doctor explains why he and his Banner Health colleagues voted to unionize
Dr. Justin Watkins is a family medicine physician at Banner Medical Group in the Gilbert Health Clinic. He spoke with The Show more about the concerns that he and his colleagues had that led to the effort to unionize.
Global Credit Union Hires Northrim Exec
Bill Bailey, a senior vice president at Northrim Bank, has joined Global Credit Union as Senior Vice President, Business Banking.
Redrawing Madison's map, Cap City's charming song cycle, Reunion to close
In this week's newsletter, Reunion will close in Spring Green, Madison's Capital City Theatre debuts a delightful song cycle, a murder mystery rec and more.
Can UAlbany shock Monmouth again? Inside Saturday's crucial CAA rematch
Great Danes' first-year coach Tom Perkovich is keeping his team focused on the present as they head into Saturday's rematch against Monmouth.
Person with measles visited Denver’s Union Station, Steamboat Springs hotel, state says
A person with a confirmed case of the measles may have exposed others at Denver’s Union Station and a hotel in Steamboat Springs, state health officials announced Friday.
Liverpool hold key ‘advantage’ over Bournemouth ahead of Iraola reunion
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola believes Bournemouth’s midweek European fixture gives his side an advantage ahead of their Premier League meeting on Sunday. The Cherries earned their first ever win in ...
'The Betrayers' Director on Navigating Political Treachery in Crimea Thriller
Director David Bezmozgis' drama about two Soviet Union-era Jews facing off is set for a world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
Diamondbacks lose further ground on off day
Diamondbacks News (San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres rout Rockies, add to lead in playoff race The Padres came down from the mountains with the margin they need after winning on Thursday by a large margin. With a 9-2 victory over the Rockies, the Padres increased their lead in the race for the final National League playoff […]
Business and unions clash over how to fix UK’s youth jobs shortage
TUC calls for £1bn expansion of jobs guarantee while employers push for tax cuts
California health clinics accuse influential union and its leader of racketeering in civil lawsuit
The California Primary Care Assn. filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday accusing SEIU United Healthcare Workers West and its president, Dave Regan, of advancing and then offering to call off a punitive ballot measure in exchange for unionizing 25,000 industry workers.
Logan Health Nurses Ratify New Contract with Immediate 18% Raise
Unionized nurses at Logan Health in Kalispell announced a new approved contract with the hospital last week, marking their biggest to date, said Donna Nelson, a registered nurse and union delegate. Nurses ratified their first contract with SEIU Healthcare 1199NW representing them in 2021, a process that took two years and included a three-day strike […]
How to watch Union vs Tazewell high school football
You can watch Union football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Tazewell.
Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital nurses join growing unionization push
Registered nurses at Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital add to Michigan's growing number of union-represented health care workers.
Illinois' 2nd-largest government union spent 38 times more on politics than member representation
New federal LM-2 reports reveal SEIU Illinois spent 72% of its 2025 budget on politics and less than 2% representing members.
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin – Predicted lineup and team news
Bayern Munich will aim to preserve their unbeaten beginning to the Bundesliga season when they welcome Union Berlin in their final league match before the upcoming international break on Friday.The Ba...
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin – Match preview and team news
Bayern Munich will look to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they host Union Berlin in their last Bundesliga fixture before the international break on Friday.Bayern Munich vs Union Berl...
Union representing Northeastern security guards rallies for health benefits
More than 125 demonstrators gathered outside Ruggles Station Sept. 15 to support unionized unarmed security officers working without a contract.
Orlando Science Center renames venue to VyStar Adventure Theater
VyStar Credit Union donated $1 million to Orlando Science Center for its Unlock Science Campaign and new theater.
Orlando Science Center renames venue to VyStar Adventure Theater
VyStar Credit Union donated $1 million to Orlando Science Center for its Unlock Science Campaign and new theater.
Choate workers’ union files lawsuit to block state from gutting mental health facility
This is the second lawsuit filed since the state announced downsizing plans in July
Choate workers’ union files lawsuit to block state from gutting mental health facility
Choate workers' union is suing Illinois to block plans to cut beds and roughly half the workforce at the facility.
Baker Mayfield Makes Priority Clear Before Browns Reunion
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for their Week 2 home opener against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay enters the matchup after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, while Cleveland also opened the season with a defeat.Sunday’s game carries additional history for Mayfield. The Browns selected him […] The post Baker Mayfield Makes Priority Clear Before Browns Reunion appeared first on HEAVY.
Shedeur Sanders and Jimmy Horn Jr. get an NFL reunion
After a disappointing release in Carolina, Jimmy Horn Jr. lands in Cleveland, sparking a strategic reunion with former Colorado teammate Shedeur Sanders on the Browns' roster.
2026 College Football Watch Guide
An unfriendly reunion in Oxford headlines week 3. Will it be a happy homecoming for Kiffin?
Candidates in SECU election share thoughts
Five members are vying for three board seats at Raleigh-based SECU, the nation’s second-largest credit union with $60 billion in assets. Three were recommended by a board-led nominating committee.
House panel’s GOP majority pushes to remove unions from politics
WASHINGTON—The highly ideological far-right Republican majority on the House committee that deals with workers issues and rights again engaged on Sept. 16 in one of its favorite sports: union-bashing.
Mark Carney tries to soothe US fears in EU speech after move to become member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to soothe U.S. fears over his overtures toward the European Union, pledging that a planned new partnership wouldn’t be detrimental to the United States. Carney outlined his vision for the planned first-of-its-kind alliance with the EU in a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, a […]
Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting remains at home to face Philadelphia
Sporting Kansas City remains at home this weekend when the team hosts the Philadelphia Union at Sporting Park on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on Apple TV, while the game will also be broadcast locally on the radio via Sports
Fall Financial Reset: 5 Budgeting Tips to Promote Fiscal Health
Local credit union offers timely advice for healthcare workers – or any hardworking Minnesotan
Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.
The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’
President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc
Canada looks to deepen research and education links with the EU
Canada is looking for deeper research and education links with the EU, according to its prime minister, Mark Carney. His comments followed hard on the heels of an offer from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to give his nation associate membership of the EU, a status that currently has no legal status or definition. Both sides have yet to detail how this newfound political enthusiasm will translate into concrete action.Addressing the European Parliament on September 17, Carney cited both the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and the Erasmus+ student mobility scheme as areas for future collaboration.Association with the next iteration of Horizon Europe “would allow us to pool resources, cooperate on frontier technology, leverage our world-class research institutes and universities,” he told MEPs. Canada joined the present programme in 2024, but only takes part in Pillar 2, which supports collaborative research projects. Carney also said that young people should be allowed to work, study and live where they want, on either side of the Atlantic. “Canadian membership of Erasmus+ would give your students and ours more opportunity to learn at some of the world’s top universities, to broaden their horizon and to build those lasting ties that will sustain our alliance,” he said.Limited exchanges with Canada are already possible, for example in the Erasmus Mundus strand of the scheme, which supports joint master’s programmes. This would be considerably increased if the country became a full associate member, a club currently limited to nations neighbouring the EU.Most favoured nation?As for the offer of associate membership of the EU, the aim would be to build “an alliance for the future to create a common prosperity and economic security base,” von der Leyen said during her state of the European Union address, also in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, on September 16.“We will work on intelligent manufacturing,” she went on. “We will create a tech alliance. We will integrate defence industrial bases. We will make the Arctic a flagship joint project. We will work on energy-critical minerals and batteries, on [artificial intelligence], quantum, cyber and economic security.”Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science advisor, told Science|Business that the political speeches by Carney and Von der Leyen will open the door to even more scientific cooperation between Canada and the EU. She even attributed the broader political partnership to the scientific diplomacy of Horizon Europe association. “The science and research collaborations have predated this political rapprochement,” she said.While she is not part of the government decision-making process, Nemer thinks Carney’s speech in the European Parliament is more than “political posturing” and the Canadian government is likely to come up with more practical ideas for how to boost collaboration in the near future. “The prime minister mentioned Horizon [Europe] and Erasmus+, maybe there is something more concrete around this,” she said.She went on to suggest that Canada and Europe could also work more closely together on setting international standards for emerging technologies, AI safety, data sovereignty and joint research infrastructures, such as particle accelerators and marine research fleets.Nemer confirmed that science cooperation will be on the agenda at an upcoming EU-Canada summit in October. She met recently with EU ambassadors to Canada to "see where the possibilities are, to signal that there is interest."Room for expansionLike other countries outside Europe that are associated to Horizon Europe, such as South Korea, Australia or Japan, Canada is not allowed to host European Research Council (ERC) grantees. However, Canadian universities hint they would like re-open that discussion. “Canada’s participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research funding programme, has been a big success,” said Robert Asselin, the chief executive of U15 Canada, an umbrella body for some of the country’s biggest research universities, in a statement. “Ensuring swift re-association to the next research programme, will be vital to maintain this momentum. We would welcome efforts to explore further opportunities to collaborate with European partners, such as through the European Research Council,” he said. Related articlesHow a new multilateral defence bank could boost innovationEurope’s independence hinges on innovation, von der Leyen saysBut so far, there are no details from the Commission on how von der Leyen’s proposal would boost Canadian access to the ERC or other sensitive research calls in Horizon Europe. And it is unclear how other non-European associated countries, such as New Zealand or Australia, would react if Canada was given better access than them. The same questions may arise closer to home. “How would a new category of associate member of the EU differ from Norway’s participation in EU programmes through the European Economic Area?” asked Jan Palmowski, secretary general of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. “And how does this proposal for Canada change discussion for the UK, Norway and Switzerland for the next Multiannual Financial Framework?”Another area for discussion is how far Canadian organisations can participate in sensitive projects. “I would expect some of the most crucial issues at hand to be whether Canada can participate more closely and predictably in calls that are deemed sensitive on research security or EU preference grounds, on critical technologies, for instance,” Palmowski said. Canada’s participation in other parts of Horizon Europe, as well as the European Competitiveness Fund, might also be discussed, he added.Whatever the details, closer cooperation between the EU and Canada represents a “substantial” opportunity, according to Mattias Björnmalm, secretary general of the Cesaer university group. “Scientific excellence depends on talented people being able to work together, exchange knowledge and access complementary expertise and infrastructure,” he said. “A closer EU-Canada partnership would strengthen these conditions and provide greater certainty for long-term collaboration.”
Tim Cox rejoins Informative Research to lead the company’s business process automation efforts
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Tim
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It’s Thursday, September 17. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Douglas Murray asks, why do we allow terrorists to die of old age? The American nonprofits backing Hamas. A conversation with Dara Horn and Coleman Hughes. And much more. But first: inside the unlikely coalition warning that AI may kill us all. Last week, an AI researcher named Jacob Coxon made headlines around the world after saying that he had resigned from Anthropic because he believes AI might cause human extinction—and his co-workers do, too. Unlike the rest of us, potentially, the story just won’t die. The Pro-Human Assembly, a conference held Tuesday in Washington, D.C., about the existential dangers of artificial intelligence, couldn’t have come at a better time—or with a more eclectic coalition. The Archbishop of San Francisco was there. So was Steve Bannon, screaming about the Chinese. Bernie Sanders did a quasi-dramatic reading of messages posted to an online forum by rogue AI agents. Ashley Judd paraphrased a graphic Andrea Dworkin quote for reasons that remain a mystery to me still. It was odd. People in the AI industry have talked openly about the possibility of this technology causing human extinction for years, but it hits differently in the wake of the Hugging Face incident. If you don’t know what that is, all the more reason to read my dispatch today. As the doomers see it, the best-case scenario is a future in which humans are basically kept as pets: well cared for, but with zero autonomy. The worst-case scenario, obviously, is the everyone dies thing. What should be done? I heard lots of ideas but no easy answers. There are currently zero federal regulations on AI, which is sort of strange even to think about. After all, we regulate microwaves, and the people running the microwave industry have never once refused to rule out the possibility that their products will end all human life on Earth. What I saw in D.C. left me even more convinced that you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who believes nothing should be done. You know, except for President Trump. — River Page River Page • Tech and Business [ The AI Doomers Have a Plan to Save Us. I Went to Find Out What It Is. ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-ai-doomers-have-plan-save-bernie-sanders-bannon) Read story How Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr—and How to Better Fight Antisemitism On Monday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and a group of other NFL owners banned Macklemore from performing at their stadiums after the rapper delivered a “Free Palestine” speech while opening for Ed Sheeran. Kraft cited the rapper’s “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.” Once multiple venues refused to host shows with Macklemore on the lineup, the tour’s promoter officially dropped him. Today, Josh Kaplan says that the move was counterproductive, arguing that though well-intentioned, Kraft’s decision turned an irrelevant footnote into a martyr. “You cannot cancel people into liking you,” Josh writes. Read his column on what a better response to Macklemore would have looked like. Read [ Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr ](https://www.thefp.com/p/robert-kraft-made-macklemore-martyr-antisemitism-palestine) This raises the question: What actually works against antisemitism? On the latest episode of Conversations with Coleman, recorded in front of a live audience in New York, Dara Horn joins Coleman Hughes to talk about her new book The Final Solution to the Jewish Question. She argues that antisemitism is a script that has repeated itself across countries and ideologies, and that most people don’t understand that well enough to fight it. Don’t miss their conversation. Watch [ The Lie at the Center of Antisemitism, with Dara Horn ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-lie-at-the-center-of-antisemitism-coleman-hughes-dana-horn) Listen now Douglas Murray • U.S. Politics [ Douglas Murray: The 9/11 Failure That Still Haunts America ](https://www.thefp.com/p/douglas-murray-911-failure-justice-terrorist-guantanamo-bay) Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the men who planned them have still not faced trial. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and most of the accused have been locked up in Guantanamo Bay since 2002. Judges have retired, and plea deals have collapsed. Today, Douglas Murray examines how this happened and argues that a justice system that allows terrorists to die of old age in an interminable pretrial process is one that has failed. Read his latest column on what that failure says about our unpreparedness for the era we are now living in. Read story The Editors • U.S. Politics [ When Nonprofits Support Terrorists ](https://www.thefp.com/p/when-nonprofits-support-terrorists) A newly declassified CIA brief from 1998 found that Osama bin Laden used nonprofit shell organizations—including U.S.-based Islamic groups—to fund his terror plots. Today, a similar story is unfolding as multiple organizations on American soil present themselves as nonprofits, taking advantage of tax-exempt status while seeking to advance the ideological mission of terrorist groups like Hamas. Read our editorial on the latest evidence of this dangerous trend—and why there’s no excuse for making the same mistake the CIA revealed 28 years ago. Read story Simon Sebag Montefiore and Bari Weiss Live in New York For decades, the Middle East has shaped American foreign policy and loomed large in the public consciousness. Few understand its influence on our politics better than Simon Sebag Montefiore, who argues that America’s quagmires in the Middle East stem from a deep misunderstanding of the region—on both the left and the right. Join him October 1 as he sits down with Bari Weiss live in New York City to kick off his U.S. book tour for The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. Get Tickets Now MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Sydney Sweeney’s Naked Truth ](https://www.thefp.com/p/sydney-sweeneys-naked-truth-caitlin-flanagan) Caitlin Flanagan Read story [ I Thought Ukraine Was Losing. Then I Was Almost Hit by a Russian Drone. ](https://www.thefp.com/p/elliot-ackerman-ukraine-drone-gas-station-train) Elliot Ackerman Read story [ The Dangerous Ideology Behind the AI Warnings ](https://www.thefp.com/p/dangerous-ideology-effective-altruism-artificial-intelligence) Shyam Sankar Read story [ Amanda Knox: Patrick Clancy Can’t Win ](https://www.thefp.com/p/amanda-knox-patrick-clancy-grief-internet-crime) Amanda Knox Read story THE NEWS The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first hike since 2023, signaling that another increase could follow as the central bank tries to bring inflation under control. President Donald Trump fired back by demanding that rates be cut sharply, though he stopped short of criticizing Fed Chair Kevin Warsh by name. The Houthis fired drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, including a major oil port on the Red Sea, and Saudi jets struck back with air strikes across Yemen in an escalating front of the Middle East war. (For more on the Houthis, read Zineb Riboua’s column from earlier this week.) A sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill passed the House in a 262–159 vote and is now heading to Trump for his signature. Named after the late senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation would hit countries that purchase large volumes of Russian oil and gas with tariffs of up to 100 percent, and is aimed at cutting off revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first-ever “associate member,” drawing a standing ovation from European lawmakers. The proposal, framed as a response to a world grown more hostile, faces an uncertain path as EU member states would have to approve it, and one diplomat said that “nobody really knows what it means.” The House voted unanimously to send billionaire Leon Black a criminal contempt referral after he defied a congressional subpoena to testify and hand over documents related to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Black chose to fight the subpoena in court rather than comply. Charlie Kirk’s family filed a wrongful death notice Wednesday against Utah Valley University, alleging that a series of security failures left him exposed to a rooftop sniper. The notice is a required legal step before the family can sue. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, vibe coding, and cuffing season. The publisher said the new entries offer “a window into the world today.” The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article.
Tennessee Democrat to propose bill to ban corporations from political spending
A Tennessee Democrat is set to push for new restrictions on corporate campaign spending, following the seminal steps of a movement to limit dark money in politics. State Sen. Charlane Oliver, a Nashville Democrat, said she plans to introduce a bill in January mirroring a move by Hawaii to ban corporations, unions and dark money […]
Red Dot Gallery welcoming clay artist Claudia Jeffers
The Red Dot Gallery is happy to welcome the clay works of Claudia Jeffers beginning this week. She will display a unique array of sculptures. Claudia Jeffers is a Narrative
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
Leaders discuss challenges for Latino communities at the State of the Union on Latino Health
The State of the Union on Latino Health brought together leaders in Pennsylvania to address challenges such as health inequality, housing, and transportation for Hispanic communities.
Union criticizes heath network personnel cuts
A day after the University of Vermont Health Network announced layoffs, union members protested outside the network’s largest hospital
NYC teachers union flexes political muscle in bid to unwind Hochul support for Trump voucher plan
The teachers unions and their allies questioned the Trump administration’s motivations, warning the new program could divert enrollment and per-pupil funding from public schools, and redirect resources to private schools with less…
UVM Health Union protests layoffs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Tuesday, UVM Health announced they will lay off 199 employees, which is expected to reduce expenses by about $16.8 million. Today, the Vermont Federation of Nurses and ...
The Miami Hurricanes Return to Nike on a Lucrative Contract
Reclaiming a legacy of dominance, "The U" secures a historic $200 million reunion with the Swoosh, cementing its status as a premier national brand through 2037.
Pacers Fans Hoping for James Johnson Reunion Get Exciting Update
For any Indiana Pacers fans who are hoping the team re-signs James Johnson, an exciting update has come out.
Belarus releases 25 political prisoners after US envoy's visit
Hundreds remain in prison, including journalists, trade unionists and others who supported the 2020 protests against Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s re-election.
The entwinement of religion and politics in modern life
Michael Wear, CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, explained that religion and politics are essential and coexisting aspects of modern life on Monday. “What is essential to understand is that both the religious, the spiritual and political are essential aspects of life as it is today,” Wear said at the Memorial Union....
Siena athletics to add a new sport in 2027-28
Acrobatic and tumbling programs typically carry 35 to 45 student-athletes, according to Siena, one of many schools grappling with enrollment issues. Siena's enrollment dropped more than 9% last year.
Londonderry approves tax break for biogas warehouse
An estimated $22 million green energy facility is coming to Londonderry in 2028, with the Town Council giving a tax break to the PurposeEnergy project Monday.
WATCH: Patel grilled on whether he'll send agents to the polls in November
Welch asked if Patel agrees with the president’s remark in this year’s State of the Union address that Democrats must cheat to win elections.
U.S. Open Cup soccer semifinals: Matchups, schedules, how to watch
The U.S. Open Cup semifinals are here. A look at matchups, schedules, and what to know about soccer's wildest tournament.
Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
The American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support from NOAA.
Golden 1 Credit Union Expands Business Services Offerings to Support Communities and Economic Opportunity Across California
/PRNewswire/ -- Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) today announced the expansion of its Business Services offerings, with business checking, savings and money...
Golden 1 Credit Union Expands Business Services Offerings to Support Communities and Economic Opportunity Across California
Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) today announced the expansion of its Business Services offerings, with business checking, savings and money market accounts at the core of a growing suite of services designed to support California businesses. The expansion deepens Golden 1's commitment to entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, micro and small businesses, nonprofits and community builders across California, while broadening the resources available to businesses throughout the state.
WNBA Union Rips NBA for Exclusion From Betting Letter
Five men’s sports leagues sent a memo to regulators about betting-related harassment.
NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS urge action against threats from bettors
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging state gambling regulators to combat escalating harassment and violent threats from sports bettors.
Pro sports leagues, players’ unions ask regulators to ban bettors who harass athletes
The NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL and their players’ unions sent a letter to state gaming regulators on Tuesday, asking them to introduce regulations banning bettors who harass athletes and staff, in response to the “escalating threat” of harassment and violent threats from gamblers. “Too often, individuals who lose sports bets direct threatening and harassing messages toward players, coaches, and their families via social media and in-person interactions,” the groups wrote in the letter. Athletes across sports have increasingly spoken out about harassment and threats received by bettors...
Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
The American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support.
$25.7 million rail project aims to ease congestion at Texas Tech Health El Paso
The project will separate Rick Francis Street from Union Pacific tracks, reducing train delays and improving access near Texas Tech Health El Paso’s growing medical campus.
Unions warn against 'out of control' political spending
In a joint statement, unions say donations totalling £72m to Reform UK threaten the "integrity of democracy".
UK trade unions warn against ‘Americanisation of our politics’ from big political donations
Bosses call union funding ‘cleanest money in politics’ as they stop short of backing cap after Reform UK given £72m
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing in Union city on Saturday night, the final of this year’s series of free concerts at the venue.
Scene
This week’s scene is this amusing sign recently spotted at the Wesleyan Church on Union St. in Winchester.
‘Charlie’s Angels’ look divine in Emmys reunion 50 years later
LOS ANGELES – For one Emmys night only, the Angels were back in action. And looking divine.
‘Buffy’ stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz are asked to kiss, hold hands on Emmys 2026 red carpet
Sunnydale’s most star-crossed couple is back together again! Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz had an epic ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reunion on the Emmys red carpet — and were even asked to kiss for the cameras!
Doctors strike, rally for contract with Allina
Union officials say Allina is offering less pay than the doctors currently make and is resisting demands for more physician control over decisions affecting patient care. Allina says the two sides have made progress but says any contract has to account for rising healthcare costs.
Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan named Player of the Matchday
By Cal MeachemPlayer of the Matchday 26: Cavan SullivanFor the first time in his budding young career, 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan has been named MLS Player of the Matchda...
'Full House’ stars John Stamos and Lori Loughlin are coming to CT
John Stamos and Lori Loughlin will appear at the convention as part of a "Full House" reunion alongside other actors from the show.
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UK unions split over party donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics
Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to Reform
Union power vs. MAGA politics in California school superintendent race
Democrat Richard Barrera and conservative Sonja Shaw clash in a high-stakes battle for California’s state superintendent of public instruction post.
EVR Advertising enters new chapter as leadership duo acquire agency
Marking 35 years of creative excellence and strategic communication, EVR Advertising is turning the page on its next chapter. The award-winning agency has been acquired from former CEO, president and
Unite HERE Opens Health Center
An unconventional healthcare and dental center serving hospitality union workers officially opened last month in L.A.’s Pico-Union District. The medical
Unite HERE Opens Health Center
An unconventional healthcare and dental center serving hospitality union workers officially opened last month in L.A.’s Pico-Union District. The medical
Med Center Health holds 16th annual NICU reunion
Med Center Health held its 16th annual NICU reunion, bringing together families and the medical staff who cared for their premature or medically complex newborns.
1983 Utica Blue Sox reunite at History Center
The Oneida County History Center will host a reunion of the 1983 Utica Blue Sox championship team, featuring players, stories and memorabilia.
Steuben to celebrate fall with Harvest Hootenanny
The Steuben Shenanigans Committee has organized a Harvest Hootenanny at the Steuben Ball Diamond on Unionville Road on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brewers and Rays Make Playoffs, Complicating MLB-Union Labor Fight
The Brewers and Rays both have below-average payrolls.
Swedish voters go to polls to choose a new parliament as hard right bids for role in government
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Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
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Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. 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It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful week! Subscribe Share Leave a comment Your SPIEGEL Substack Team Compiled and edited by Charles Hawley
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