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CDC sends a ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a disease expert to assist with the response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. “CDC will continue working closely with…

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Oct 17 • 9:46 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Midland Mall Renaissance Festival draws thousands on opening day

Thousands of costumed festivalgoers filled Midland Mall on Saturday for the opening day of its first Renaissance Festival, featuring vendors, food, dancing and fantasy fun.

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Oct 17 • 9:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • ourmidland.com
In Midterm Campaign’s Final Stretch, Trump Can’t Stop Praising Men’s Bodies

As he stumps for midterm candidates, the president has been especially eager to talk about the physical appearance of some men.

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Oct 17 • 6:49 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Jenna Dewan’s new ‘DWTS’ dance partner revealed amid Val Chmerkovskiy controversy

Alan Bersten and Jenna Dewan will dance together on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ this week as Val Chmerkovskiy takes a step back from the ballroom following his comments directed toward judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

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Oct 17 • 5:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Freeland Elementary Middle School students enjoy magic show

On Oct. 7, Freeland Elementary Middle School’s fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students, along with their parents, enjoyed an exciting presentation by Joe Romano, titled ‘Is It Magic or Science?’ Through fun…

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Oct 17 • 5:55 PM EDT • Science • standardspeaker.com
5 takeaways from Trump's Northern Kentucky midterm rally

Trump's wide-ranging speech touched on familiar Republican talking points with a few bizarre departures. Here's what to know about his NKY rally.

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Oct 17 • 4:58 PM EDT • Politics • cincinnati.com
Haunted attraction in Kathleen adds mental health mission, with part of sales donated

As Halloween shadows lengthen across Middle Georgia, a haunted attraction in Kathleen is aiming for more than screams, turning fright into support for mental he

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Oct 17 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • wgxa.tv
Bluebird Days brings live music, local food and entertainment to Greenbelt

KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.

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Oct 17 • 4:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • idahonews.com
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.

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Oct 17 • 3:44 PM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.

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Oct 17 • 3:44 PM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots ear...

No Kings rallies across the country on Oct. 17 urged Americans to vote early ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Demonstrators emphasized the power of the ba...

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Oct 17 • 3:31 PM EDT • Politics • afro.com
For Trump opponents, the midterms have already begun as ‘No Kings’ rallies push early voting at county elections offices

The rallies also encouraged people to sign up to serve as poll watchers on Election Day.

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Oct 17 • 2:29 PM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale amid AI accusations, admitting it has "fallen short"

Sega and Creative Assembly are working with platform holders to remove Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale and bring back the original game.

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Oct 17 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Former Tennessee mental health center owner sentenced for employment tax fraud

A former Middle Tennessee business owner was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay more than $1 million dollars for employment tax fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday…

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Oct 17 • 12:41 PM EDT • Health • wkrn.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority

Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

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Oct 17 • 12:17 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Dear Abby | Daughter with grudges makes herself hard to love

Dear Abby: I have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have solid relationships with my oldest and youngest, their spouses and their children. My middle daughter, "Hope," has always

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Oct 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wenatcheeworld.com
Trump's Diesel Deal With Russia Won't Lower Gas Prices for Americans

Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia is a big favor to Vladimir Putin, but it won't lower prices for Americans ahead of the midterm elections.

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Oct 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
AI midwife seeks to fill gaps in Zimbabwe's maternal health care

With public health services stretched thin, women in Zimbabwe sometimes struggle to access reliable information about pregnancy and childbirth. A locally developed app aims to answer their questions…

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Oct 17 • 9:44 AM EDT • Health • rfi.fr
NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Reports; Jeff Fisher Confirms Flagship GPU Will Continue Shipping

NVIDIA denies the discontinuation of the RTX 5090 despite reports, emphasizing its importance amid severe supply constraints as prices exceed $5000.

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Oct 17 • 9:28 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
‘Transformational’: Iowa lawmaker reacts to massive steel plant announcement, political landscape in the state

Fox News Digital spoke to Iowa GOP State Rep. Mike Vondran about the political dynamics on the ground in the Hawkeye State leading up to the midterm election as well as the newly announced steel plant in the state.

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Oct 17 • 8:36 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Democrats crisscross major midterm states as Trump heads to deep-red Kentucky
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Oct 17 • 8:29 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority

Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on Election Day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.

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Oct 17 • 8:26 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Newcastle join Juventus and Roma in race for Sporting’s Doumbia

Newcastle have joined Juventus and Roma in tracking Sporting midfielder Issa Doumbia, just months after his move to Portugal.As noted by Tuttomercatoweb, A Bola splashed the story across its front pag...

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Oct 17 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seahawks Handed Blunt Sam Darnold Take Amid Turnover Concerns

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is at the center of criticism as the Seahawks offense couldn’t get anything going against the Denver Broncos defense, resulting in a 17-14 Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 15. Despite the defense limiting the Broncos’ offense to 17 points, that wasn’t enough to get the win. […] The post Seahawks Handed Blunt Sam Darnold Take Amid Turnover Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 17 • 6:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

By Nandita Bose, Bo Erickson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning

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Oct 17 • 6:09 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spiking

Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be t…

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Oct 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spiking

Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be t…

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Oct 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Two weeks from Election Day, Texas Republicans start finger-pointing ahead of potential losses

Deep divisions within the party afflict Texas Republicans as they move into the midterms.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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U.S. campaign finance watchdog is sitting out the midterms. Here’s what that means.

The Federal Election Commission has been unable to advise campaigns or investigate alleged violations.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms

High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war.

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Oct 17 • 3:24 AM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
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Healthcare costs top survey of Americans’ biggest economic concerns, followed by gasoline, food, utilities

The cost of healthcare is the top economic issue for voters, according to a recent national survey, as politicians in Arkansas and across the U.S. prepare to make their final pitches ahead of the November midterm elections.

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Oct 17 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • arkansasonline.com
Neon Nights brings art, entertainment back to Norfolk’s Neon District amid construction
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Oct 16 • 11:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • 13newsnow.com
Washington Wizards Close Preseason with Narrow Loss vs. Pelicans

AJ Dybantsa left the game midway through the second quarter with an ankle injury as the Washington Wizards fell, 107-106, agains the New Orleans Pelicans

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Oct 16 • 11:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Candidates talk fighting for 7th District seat in Congress

As the midterms approach, Congressman Ryan McKenzie and Democratic candidate for Congress Bob Brooks talked about the race for Battleground Politics.

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Oct 16 • 10:39 PM EDT • Politics • nbcphiladelphia.com
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Springville businesses fear festival losses amid SCE power shutoff

Southern California Edison power safety shutoffs left Springville businesses concerned about communication and potential losses.

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Oct 16 • 9:25 PM EDT • Business • abc30.com
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County party chairs on early voting, this week’s Vance rally and more

Smith County Republican Party Chair David Stein and Smith County Democratic Party Chair Kristen Hardin-Sigler join Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now ahead of the start of early voting. Both chairs discuss their strategies heading into the election. Holland also talks with Stein and Hardin-Sigler about this week’s visit by Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans to Tyler for a midterm campaign rally.

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Oct 16 • 8:58 PM EDT • Politics • kltv.com
Nebraska Black Maternal Health Month marks 5 years with an exhibit uplifting community midwifery care

Nebraska Black Maternal Health Month marks 5 years with an exhibit uplifting midwifery and community-based care for Black mothers.

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Oct 16 • 7:51 PM EDT • Health • 3newsnow.com
Maine voters are unhappy over political climate as they cast early ballots in midterm elections
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Oct 16 • 7:48 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution

The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential prosecution.

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Oct 16 • 7:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
7+ Florida Politics Now: Discussing the upcoming midterm elections

On this episode, we’re discussing the upcoming midterm elections.

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Oct 16 • 7:25 PM EDT • Politics • wjhg.com
7+ Florida Politics Now: Discussing the upcoming midterm elections

On this episode, we’re discussing the upcoming midterm elections

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Oct 16 • 7:25 PM EDT • Politics • wjhg.com
A $2 trillion deficit looms over the midterms

The federal budget deficit rose to nearly $2 trillion for the past fiscal year, which ended September 30, the Treasury Department reported Friday.

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Oct 16 • 6:40 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Briefing Recap | What the midterms could change about U.S. health care

An election lookahead at what’s at stake for health policy

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Oct 16 • 6:23 PM EDT • Health • wpintelligence.washingtonpost.com
Smears, confusion and white powder: a week in the US midterm campaign

This week in US politics, a candidate with the flu fell victim to a false rumor, a campaign ad aired in the wrong city, and packages with suspicious powder were mailed to election officials. Packages ...

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Oct 16 • 6:07 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Knoxville mom turns rivalry pinatas into business, creative outlet amid daughter’s rare diagnosis

Rivalry Row Pinatas let fans take a swing at Tennessee’s opponents at tailgates

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Oct 16 • 6:04 PM EDT • Business • wvlt.tv
Georgia business owners react to President Trump's midterm rally
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Oct 16 • 5:16 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House

With just over two weeks remaining before the midterm elections, things inside the White House are turbulent. Even though President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, he is top of mind for many as they head to the polls. Republicans across the country are already working to persuade voters not to ...

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Oct 16 • 5:10 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
WP Intelligence Briefing | What the midterms could change about U.S. health care

An election lookahead at what’s at stake for health policy

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Oct 16 • 4:32 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Trump's team is in chaos as midterms enter final stretch

A White House that has enjoyed relative stability over the past two years has returned to a state of disarray that characterized much of Trump's early political career.

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Oct 16 • 4:26 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Bellingham agrees new Real deal

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham ready to commit his future to La Liga club, Arsenal and Liverpool told price for Brentford's Kevin Schade, Man Utd and Chelsea among clubs monitoring Jules Kounde's future at Barcelona, plus more.

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Oct 16 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
North Carolina could play a key role in this year's midterm elections

Midterm election results in North Carolina could significantly influence the state and shape the national political landscape, says John Dinan, a Wake Forest University professor of political science. Dinan explains what North Carolinians will see on the ballot, the importance of key candidate contests and the potential ripple effects on the state and federal levels.…

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Oct 16 • 4:05 PM EDT • Politics • news.wfu.edu
Belief in change matters more than political anger when it comes to voting intentions, study suggests

With the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, voters may be feeling everything from excitement to fear. But how might anger motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to ...

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Oct 16 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • phys.org
Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions

A former Chicago Bears veteran wide receiver has landed a new deal in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions amid the latest NFL signing news. The post Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 16 • 3:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Selma Blair breaks silence on arrest and plane incident

The actress was arrested on Oct. 11 after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants mid-flight during “a medical emergency.”

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Nvidia reshapes communications amid AI boom and departures

Nvidia's communications team has restructured amid the AI boom, with staff changes as the company sees increased growth and workloads.

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Oct 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. Voters

One campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.

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Oct 16 • 2:17 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Millions of dollars spent on AI-generated political ads as midterms approach

Political action groups and candidates have been using artificial intelligence for campaign ads, spending over $137 million for the midterm elections.

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Oct 16 • 1:41 PM EDT • Politics • wset.com
Scaling perinatal mental health care: Scientists assess home visiting programs in Midwest

Can reaching out to new mothers right at the outset of parenting set them on the right path? A new study published in BMC Health Services Research assesses home health visitation programs, which provide ...

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Oct 16 • 1:40 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Show-Me-State Politics: Good news for farmers; midterms near

KY3's Tyler Wayne and KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon discuss this week in Missouri politics.

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Oct 16 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • ky3.com
Ravens' Lamar Jackson Unlikely to Play Amid Third Missed Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted at practice again, all but guaranteeing that he will not play in Week 6.

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Oct 16 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PSV Secure Shuryjano Cornecion’s Future With New Contract Until 2031

Fresh off an impressive first-team debut, the teenage midfielder commits his long-term future to the Eredivisie giants as Peter Bosz looks to integrate the academy graduate permanently.

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Oct 16 • 12:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USA Pundit with perfect summation of what’s wrong with Celtic

US Pundit with perfect summation up of what’s wrong with Celtic in midst of Lisbon defeat to Benfica…October 15, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal: Benfica and Celtic players seen during the UEFA Europa Leag...

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Oct 16 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige

Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.

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Oct 16 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Oct. 16-18 and beyond

Check out what’s going on around the area this weekend and beyond.

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Oct 16 • 12:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • themorningsun.com
Carriage drivers, union leaders oppose NYC plan to eliminate industry by mid-2028

Horse-drawn carriage drivers, business owners, and union leaders gathered near Central Park on Friday to push back against plans to phase out New York City's horse carriage industry.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • abc7ny.com
Fastest Warming Congressional Districts Where Politician Is Funded By Fossil Fuel Industry

The midterm elections are less than a month away, and 35 seats in the U.S. Senate, as well as...

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Oct 16 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents

The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Oct 16 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
Napoli must separate McTominay contract negotiations from their midfield plan

Scott McTominay’s reported contract discussions have brought Napoli’s approach to retaining important players back into focus.The immediate temptation is to read every negotiating position as a pr...

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Oct 16 • 11:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state

President Donald Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrives in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president's false claims about election fraud.

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Oct 16 • 10:57 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
In immigrant-heavy Georgia city, Trump to test limits of his midterm message

The visit to Dalton is especially complicated for GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, who increasingly has emphasized his independence from the president.

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Oct 16 • 10:52 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
IU Kelley School of Business Expert Weights in on Prediction Markets and Midterm Elections

As prediction markets play a growing role in election forecasting and increasingly compete with traditional polling, Russell Rhoads, clinical associate professor of finance at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, is available to provide expert analysis and commentary. Rhoads can help audiences understand how prediction markets work, what market odds actually signal about election outcomes, and why investors, analysts, and political observers are payin

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Oct 16 • 10:45 AM EDT • Business • newswise.com
Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

The transfer represents an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate race.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
Cook Political Report shifts 11 House seats away from GOP

Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, shifted 11 more House seats toward Democrats this week, many in red states as the midterms inch closer. Cook has moved dozens of House sea…

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Oct 16 • 9:56 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
The Science Of Foundayo: How Eli Lilly’s Daily Weight Loss Pill Works

Managing your weight in middle age can be remarkably frustrating, especially when habits that used to work suddenly stop moving the needle.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • health.yahoo.com
This Is the No. 1 Risk Factor for Dementia That You Can Actually Prevent, According to a Geriatrician

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a geriatrician reveals the top modifiable risk factor for dementia during mid-life, and how to address it.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Health experts push for more cancer screenings amid Pope Leo's lung cancer prognosis
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Oct 16 • 7:35 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Adam Schiff Warns AI-Generated Political Ads Are Making It Harder to Know What’s Real Ahead of Midterm Elections: 'Congress Can't Afford to Sit on the Sidelines'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) warned that deceptive artificial intelligence-generated political advertisements could mislead voters and interfere with elections, urging Congress to address the growing t...

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Oct 16 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
26% of Americans say creator content has influenced their vote

The battle for voters in the 2026 midterm elections is playing out on the TikTok For You Page, as creators influence Americans.

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Oct 16 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • businessinsider.com
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BTS' Grammy boycott spreads to K-pop's biggest agencies

The decision of BTS to boycott the Grammys amid the newly introduced Asian pop category appears to have grown into an industrywide stand, with arti...

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Oct 16 • 6:54 AM EDT • Entertainment • koreatimes.co.kr
Miller-Meeks, Bohannan Congress rematch unfolds amid rocky Iowa economy

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan face a third showdown in Iowa's 1st District. Can a changed political climate alter the result?

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Oct 16 • 6:32 AM EDT • Politics • desmoinesregister.com
Donald Trump to hold rally in Fort Myers ahead of Midterms

The Commander-in-Chief aims to excite voters in his home state.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Geothermal finds rare political sweet spot amid AI boom

The bipartisan appeal, combined with surging electricity demand from AI, is helping fuel investment in the niche energy source.

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Oct 16 • 5:15 AM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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$137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms

Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.

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Oct 16 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Mid-America Science Museum’s Toothapalooza to provide free dental screenings, activities Saturday

Toothapalooza, a day dedicated to dental health, returns to Mid-America Science Museum for free dental screenings and hands-on scientific activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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Oct 16 • 5:02 AM EDT • Science • hotsr.com
Gov. Josh Shapiro launches a federal PAC — the strongest signal yet he’s eyeing a 2028 run

Shapiro’s New Path PAC will allow him to fundraise and contribute directly to the Pennsylvania Democratic congressional candidates whom he’s supporting in the midterms, his campaign said.

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Oct 16 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
‘Far too close for comfort’: An under-the-radar Senate race embodies Democrats’ midterm worries

An open Senate seat in Minnesota.

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Power struggle erupts in Trump’s White House as midterm losses loom

Top personnel are jockeying for position as some expect Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to step down after the elections.

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Commentary: Philly voters care about local issues, but some wonder if their vote matters

Less than 30 days ahead of the 2026 midterms and almost nobody I talk to in Philadelphia is excited. Not my neighbors.

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Oct 16 • 3:47 AM EDT • Politics • penncapital-star.com
Eagles Select Standout SEC Defender In 2027 NFL Mock Draft

Approaching the midway mark of October, it’s starting to become mock draft season in the NFL world. Since the Philadelphia Eagles are potentially just a few more losses away from reaching a selling point, it seems like the perfect time to glance at some potential additions from the rookie pool. In Pro Football Focus’s first […] The post Eagles Select Standout SEC Defender In 2027 NFL Mock Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 16 • 2:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Most of Ken Paxton’s Money Can Be Traced to One Man: Elon Musk

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Oct 16 • 12:51 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?

The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.

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Oct 16 • 12:16 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second

Tesla unveiled its long-anticipated Roadster on Thursday during a dramatic event in which the vehicle used compressed-air thrusters to fly off a ramp and perform a midair maneuver.

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Oct 15 • 10:02 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Joe Romano brings the magic of science to West Hazleton Elementary

On Oct. 6, fourth- and fifth-grade students and their families at West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School enjoyed an engaging and educational presentation by Joe Romano, who combined science and magic to create an unforgettable learning…

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Oct 15 • 9:35 PM EDT • Science • standardspeaker.com
Chris Ilitch Sends Message About Dylan Larkin’s Future

Chris Ilitch addresses Dylan Larkin's uncertain Red Wings future and delivers a message of support amid the former captain's trade request.

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Oct 15 • 9:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Democrats target Epstein ties to banks for action after midterms

WASHINGTON — Key Democrats on Thursday unveiled legislation that would force federal regulators to disclose financial records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The measure also would require regulators

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Oct 15 • 8:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
SF Billionaire Chris Larsen on AI: “This Is an Incredibly Dangerous Moment”

Larsen once called for a "middle path" on the AI arms race but now says we need to "shut down all the data centers."

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Oct 15 • 7:05 PM EDT • Politics • kqed.org
Watchdog Questions Zeldin’s Tour With Embattled GOP Candidates

The EPA administrator is visiting battleground districts and states in the runup to the midterm elections. Are the trips for policy or politics?

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Oct 15 • 7:02 PM EDT • Politics • insideclimatenews.org
New Mid-Market Arts District Launches With $500K Investment From SF Billionaires

SF business leaders and wealthy donors are funding a new Mid-Market arts district, which launches alongside a free festival Saturday, as a growing number of Bay Area artists call for a boycott of events funded by billionaires.

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Oct 15 • 7:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • sfist.com
Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Comments on Health Before Bills Matchup

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty provided an update on how he's feeling amid uncertainty over his availability for the Bills matchup. The post Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Comments on Health Before Bills Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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