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Who is Elias the lighthouse keeper? AI fiction tells the same old story
For AI agents instructed to write fiction, that tale usually involves lighthouses and a keeper named Elias, according to new Cornell research.
Ben Logan Environmental Science Club celebrates 10 years of discovery
From planting trees and creating wildlife habitats to exploring local ecosystems, Benjamin Logan students are discovering that environmental science isn’t just something they study in a classroom. It’s something they can experience, investigate, and influence right in their own community. The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club kicked off its 10th year with a visit to Jolly Acres, where 28 student members pressed fresh apple cider, painted pumpkins, and explored a...
Researchers Discover a Blood-Pressure Drug May Stimulate “Healthy” Brown Fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and enhances its metabolism, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers.
Get Covered Illinois offering health coverage to 9,300 residents affected by Medicaid cuts
Approximately 9,300 Illinois residents who lost Medicaid coverage due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can now enroll in health insurance plans through Get Covered Illinois until December 31, 2026…
Beyond Aero Signs Commitments for Hydrogen Business Airplane
French start-up says eight-seater will attract green private flyers
Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates
A number of users have started reporting that their iPhone Duo pre-orders now show earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.
Carl Sagan Institute director to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 27
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 19, 2026 – Over the past decade, Lisa Kaltenegger, founding director of the Cornell University Carl Sagan Institute, has worked with NASA, academic institutions and multiple countries to find new ways to spot life in the cosmos. Finding such life has significant implications when it comes to understanding outer space more […]
West Virginia business man I. L. “Ike” Morris passes away
Being a local business man and philanthropist allowed Morris to give back to Glenville State University and Gilmer County communities through active support and financial donations.
Amazon Offers $900 Off 2026 16-Inch MacBook Pro With M5 Max Chip
MacBook Pro deals have been getting steeper and steeper over the past few weeks, and today Amazon has introduced the biggest discount yet on one model of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. You can get the M5 Max model with 36GB RAM and a 2TB SSD for $3,499.00, down from $4,399.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Wyze moved the screen on its new smart scale to the handle so it’s easier to read at eye level
The screen on Wyze’s new smart scale is much easier to see.
AirComp: U.S. Business Aviation Pay Climbs 8% in U.S.
Analysis shows industry salary gains are outpacing national rate of 3.4%
Japan's sample return mission to Phobos may also collect some Mars dust
Japan’s MMX mission will be the first to the moons of Mars and it aims to bring back precious rock samples — perhaps even indirectly from Mars.
Vibe coding is turning the music gear world upside down
LLMs have led to an explosion of custom firmware and hacks for synths, samplers, and grooveboxes.
Dartmouth Health launches innovative home care initiative with help of $20M gift
With the help of a generous $20 million donation from an alumnus, Dartmouth Health has launched an innovative new program designed to meet the needs of home-bound seniors and their families, particularly those living in rural areas. The program hopes to serve as a national model for other home care programs across the United States.
Centennial Yards lands flagship retail for growing Entertainment District
A company described as world-class and one of the most powerful players in sports retail is planting its flag in the growing Entertainment District at the heart of Centennial Yards and the doorstep of Atlanta’s largest sports coliseums.
Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse
My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and...
My summer studying cancer research in New York - College of Arts and Sciences
Senior Kameryn Lloyd spent her summer studying how siRNA therapeutics could be a potential tool against cancer.
Battelle Extends CDC Partnership with New Public Health Data and Mission Support Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 — Battelle has announced two significant awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reinforcing the organization’s longstanding partnership in advancing public health through data, analytics, science, and mission support services. Battelle was awarded a five-year, $12.3 million contract to provide information systems and technical data support for CDC’s […]
Data or privacy? Businesses can have both, MIT Sloan research finds
Data regulation doesn’t necessarily cause economic harm. Markets — and consumers — can still derive economic benefits from data collection when it’s tempered by reasonable privacy guardrails.
A new tool makes mapping the ocean easier
UCSB marine scientists have developed a new, open-source software package that makes it faster and simpler to find, organize and map data about the world’s oceans.
Professional golfer from Finland moves business to Fairview
A golf professional who hails from Finland and moved his business to Fairview approaches teaching the sport differently. For Jari Hakonen, it is all about focusing on the little things […]
Professional golfer from Finland moves business to Fairview
A golf professional who hails from Finland and moved his business to Fairview approaches teaching the sport differently. For Jari Hakonen, it is all about focusing on the little things […]
Houston’s Asian population surges, but political representation lags, Rice study finds
As early voting begins, new Rice research sheds light on why some members of one of Houston’s fastest-growing populations say they remain underrepresented in local politics.
Meta removed "train" from its business terms after publisher backlash over scraping
Legal experts say the revised terms, set to take effect Oct. 30, could still let Meta scrape sites tied to business accounts
Trump is coming for your credit card rewards. That’s good.
Poor people pay a price for the affluent’s travel points.
New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos
P7 DarkSword iPhone spyware can steal saved passwords, photos, Apple Notes and cryptocurrency wallet data by checking for commands every 15 seconds.
Scientists Say: Blood Falls
This five-story-tall waterfall in Antarctica gets its blood-red color from the same reaction that creates rust.
Chapel Hill High School earns TEA distinctions in science and social studies
Chapel Hill High School earned academic distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency in science and social studies for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing strong student performance and completion of […]
Long March shows why the Communist Party needs strong leadership: state media
People’s Daily article draws parallel between the importance of Mao’s leadership during the 1930s and Xi’s role today.
America’s next big healthcare reform might already be underway
Colorado found a way to make health care cheaper. Other states are paying attention.
FCM Travel Releases ‘Sam for Browser’ Digital Assistant
Tool enables travelers to quickly redirect from external flight-search sites into their corporate booking tool
What Will the Election Mean for Businesses? RKL Webinar on Nov. 5 to Explore the Impact
RKL will host a Nov. 5 webinar featuring Pennsylvania experts discussing the 2026 election results and their potential impact on businesses.
A Dragon’s Den: Does Gender Really Matter in Support for Businesses?
When 4,500 members of the public were asked to consider investing, the business idea mattered more than whether a man or a woman was behind it
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs
The anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient evidence — targeting blue states to cut programs the GOP has long sought to shrink.
Readers Are Pleading To Make American Healthcare Greater
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype
Experimental peptides are all the rage on longevity and “optimization” podcasts, but a lot of the chatter is misleading.
Kentucky Geological Survey to host annual earth science open house
The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky will host its 26th annual open house 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in and around the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the UK campus, 310 Columbia Ave.
‘What Does This Actually Do For Students?’ Indiana Kelley’s Brian Williams Is P&Q’s 2026 Business Professor Of The Year
Brian Williams turned a fast-moving technology into practical, human-centered teaching now reaching thousands of students inside and outside of Kelley
DO, MD, NP, PA: Learn the ABCs of primary care providers
Learn what the credentials mean — and how to choose a provider who’s right for your health needs.
Farmworkers’ health matters: South Africa looks to alternatives for chemical pesticides
Insects like fall armyworm or mealybugs can decimate food and commercial crops; like their counterparts elsewhere in the world, South Africa’s small and large farmers alike use synthetic chemical pesticides to control these and other pests. But about 385 million cases of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning are reported worldwide each year, according to the Pesticide […]
2026 In-House Counsel CLE Webinar Series presents, “Beyond Compliance: The New Era of Business and Human Rights”
Attendees will gain practical guidance on implementing human rights due diligence, managing supply chain risk, and aligning legal compliance with responsible business practices.
Two new-to-science subterranean fishes reveal a hidden world underneath
A decade ago, Wimarithy K. Marak, a resident of Assam’s Goalpara district, often used to encounter a small pink creature in her neighbourhood’s wells. She simply thought of it as a worm infesting her locality. In 2021, after she became a researcher, she stumbled upon the creature again while drawing water from a well. “This […]
Latino influence grows, but representation lags in New Jersey
"Political power is not given. Political power is built by the community that demands it," said one strategist.
Setting The Pace: Poets&Quants Names HEC Paris Our 2026 Business School Of The Year
A European school is topping the rankings, and its dean insists that's the least interesting thing about it.
US prize-winning cancer scientist Wan Fengyi joins China’s Zhejiang University
The former Bloomberg School of Public Health professor pioneered groundbreaking research into links between a stomach bug and colon cancer.
NBCUniversal’s shoppable TV business is seeing a boost from shows like ‘Traitors’ and ‘Love Island USA’
Viewers can now buy products from about 12 of their favorite NBCUniversal shows, including "Top Chef" and "Below Deck."
How Investors May Respond To Encompass Health (EHC) First Maine Hospital Opening
Encompass Health has opened Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bangor, a 50 bed inpatient facility in Maine that delivers intensive therapy, frequent physician oversight and 24 hour nursing for patients recovering from complex conditions across a 54,000 square foot site with a wide range of on campus clinical amenities. This Bangor facility is Encompass Health's first wholly owned hospital in Maine. It adds owned capacity in a new state alongside its existing joint venture presence...
Fourth-generation business owner creates space for wellness, beauty businesses
A new business in Columbiana is opening its doors with the goal of helping other businesses get started.
Not upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro or Duo? Here’s what’s coming next year
iPhone Duo preorders just begun, and iPhone 18 Pro has been on the market for about a month. Of course,...
Part of G10 garage demolished as 865 Neyland entertainment district progresses
A large portion of the University of Tennessee’s G10 parking garage is now demolished as construction continues to make way for the new 865 Neyland entertainment district.
Here’s how iPhone Duo’s battery capacity compares to other iPhones
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for...
St Vincent's Australia convenes first national AI Clinical Council
The council will guide the evaluation and adoption of AI technologies across its hospitals, aged care facilities and home-based services.
Saint Louis Science Center hosts Prehistoric Life Show
The Saint Louis Science Center hosted the St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show this weekend, bringing together scientists, artists, collectors and anyone interested in fossils and pre-historic life.
An Uncertain Landscape for Science Funding (opinion)
New obstacles for early-career researchers could undermine U.S. innovation and competitiveness in the long term.
Eastern Oregonian CCO outlines Oregon Health Plan changes
PENDLETON — Changes coming to the Oregon Health Plan in 2027 will require members to meet new work requirements. Leaders with the Eastern Oregonian Coordinated Care Organization on Friday, Oct. […]
Carrot Top shares positive message after reported suicide attempt, plans return to stage
Comedian Carrot Top recently broke his month-long silence to share a positive message following his reported suicide attempt. The Las Vegas-based performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was h…
AI Breach of Australian Healthcare Website Sparks Regulation Debate
Nearly three months after a June attack involving OpenAI on the Australian Medicare website, the Australian government received a five-paragraph email from the company informing officials of the breach. Although the Australian government has promised to take further action, such as establishing task
If You Constantly Rearrange Your Furniture, Science Says It Reveals Something Surprising About Your Personality
The room is clean. The dishes are done, the pillows are fluffed, and yet something feels slightly off. Your gaze keeps drifting to the same corner, the same angle, the same arrangement you have stared at for weeks. Then a quiet impulse kicks in – what if the sofa faced the other way? Ten minutes...
NBAA-BACE Flight Deck Launches Bizav Expert Sessions
Panels tackle cyberthreats, the MRO crunch, and the C-band auction
Davenport Grocery celebrates 100 years of business
Davenport Grocery is celebrating 100 years in business, marking a century of serving Wichita Falls’ Eastside community and creating generations of family memories.
Better Business Bureau warns people to pay attention for scams
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – The better business bureau is warning people to pay extra attention when applying for jobs. Recently people have reported of a scam regarding a job opportunity. Includ…
Three Phone app features worth turning on right now
Hold Assist and Call Screening are available today, with Call Context arriving in iOS 27. Here's how each one works.
Ex-Jet Damien Woody shares health scare months after ESPN exit: 'Please get your checkups'
Former NFL player and TV personality Damien Woody shared a surprising health update with fans in a recent Instagram post.
Newsom announces mental health support for USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced expanded mental health support for Sailors and Marines returning to San Diego following a 321-day deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Obama: Omar investigation should ‘outrage all Americans’
Obama claimed the probe was an attempt to strip Omar of her U.S. citizenship and possibly deport her over her public criticisms of Trump.
Scientists reveal first 'zombie' star with 'ghostly green glow' -- and fascinating reason behind hue
Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200
Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with deals focused on the M6 Mac mini this time around. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00.
'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box...
Epic Games shifts to automation-first development: Tim Sweeney sees a “golden age of gaming”
Epic Games is moving teams toward automation-first development. Tim Sweeney says generative tools could speed up production, lower costs, and open wha
Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.
NMSU hosts 12th annual Health Professions Fair Nov. 4
The New Mexico State University Aggie Career Studio is scheduled to host its 12th annual Health Professions Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 4, offering students, alumni, and community members opportunities…
Mister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve ever seen
The story of Michael Organ is the rare documentary that doubles as a psychological horror film.
Talk Business & Politics: Analysis of Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll
It’s been a busy week of polling as Arkansas took a focused approach to the November midterm elections ahead.
Talk Business & Politics: Analysis of Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll
It’s been a busy week of polling as Arkansas took a focused approach to the November midterm elections ahead.
Capitol View: Analysis of Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll
It’s been a busy week of polling as Arkansas took a focused approach to the November midterm elections ahead.
Capitol View: Analysis of Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll
It’s been a busy week of polling as Arkansas took a focused approach to the November midterm elections ahead.
DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Health Ministry has recorded 2 cases, including 1 death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic.
Mosaic Health Launches Public Phase of Conners Campus Capital Campaign - The Source
Mosaic Community Health launched the public phase of its Conners Campus capital campaign on Tuesday, inviting neighbors, businesses and community members to help build a new primary hub for comprehensive health services on Bend’s east side. The launch event, held at the construction site at 2790 NE Conners Ave., brought together state legislators and Mosaic […]
Philly Mom and Young Son Turn His Eczema Into a Skincare Business
A bedtime story sparked Soak & Soothe Co., whose fragrance-free bath bombs with toys inside now sell at local markets, online and wholesale.
Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress
The Power To The Players Act would guarantee buying a game means you own it, not license it.
Apple Accidentally Confirms a Redesigned iPad Mini on Its Own Site
Apple's regulatory site leaked an unreleased Smart Folio case, hinting at physical design changes for the upcoming iPad mini.
World Affairs Council of the Upstate to host ‘Supply Chains’ panel discussion on Oct. 29
The program will explore how geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, transportation challenges and changing global markets are reshaping supply chains.
Infectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measles
While money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking…
Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Big Dogs Age Faster Than Small Dogs
A new study of nearly 900 dogs found that changes involving so-called 'jumping genes' may help explain why larger breeds have shorter lives.
Scientists Discover Weird Conditions at Site of Star That Exploded During the Period of Japanese Samurai
Astronomers observed a star that had survived its own explosion some 845 years ago. New observations raise even more questions.
Ohio millionaire Emil Barr reveals why he suddenly shelved plans to move to San Francisco
Scientists Find a 'Ghostly Green' Star, and That's Not the Only Crazy Color
White dwarf stars, it turns out, come in a variety of hues. Says one astronomer: "Some of them genuinely surprised me."
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook could debut on November 6: Here's what to expect
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be releasing its...
Inside California Politics
(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo speaks with State Senator Catherine Blakespear about Proposition 45, which would amend the California Env…
Regional Science Consortium Researching Harmful Algal Blooms
If you've noticed large buoys or boats out on the bayfront and wondered what they were, you're not alone. The Regional Science Consortium is collaborating with Princeton Hydro on a research project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study ways to control harmful algal blooms. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, the Executive Director of the Regional Science Consortium, explained the goal of the research."We are researching different ways to control blue-green algae, which creates harmful algal blooms and releases toxins," Dr. Schnars said.The project aims to identify potential techniques for controlling harmful algal blooms in Presque Isle Bay.Schnars explained that people may notice circular floats in the water near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park. Those floats are part of the testing process."You might see a circular float, almost like a hula hoop, that is out in the bay, near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park area, and those limn corrals go all the way to the bottom. And what we will do are some treatments within the limn corral in the bottom," Schnars said.After samples are collected, they are brought back to the laboratory at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for analysis."A lot of those samples are coming back here. We are going to test them for the harmful algal bloom toxins before, during, and after, and see how effective the testing was," Schnars said.Sarah Magyan, an aquatic biologist with the Regional Science Consortium, explained that the team also collects samples from locations throughout the region."We pull samples every week from 30 different sites, and then we bring those back here, we preserve them and run them through the ELISA test," Magyan said.Schnars said researchers hope the results will help them develop effective ways to reduce harmful algal blooms in the future."If we can do some treatments over space and time in upcoming seasons, we may be able to reduce the number of harmful algal blooms we have in this area," Schnars said.The research is also important for public and animal safety. Magyan explained that toxins produced by certain algae can affect the skin, nervous system or liver.While toxin levels may be low for people, she emphasized the importance of protecting pets that swim in local waterways."Toxins can either be skin toxins, nerve toxins, or liver toxins. While we have low levels for people, it is important that we are keeping our pets safe because we recreate with our animals in the water, and we see hundreds and hundreds of dogs on Presque Isle and the rest of the shoreline," Magyan said.Testing began in September, and Schnars said researchers expect to conduct at least another six to eight weeks of testing to better understand the effectiveness of the treatments.
What happened to Home Run Dugout plans for San Antonio?
A new baseball entertainment venue was announced for The Rim in 2024, but the $17 million San Antonio project still hasn't taken shape. Here’s what we found at the site.
How overhead projectors took over your classroom
On Version History: Class is in session.
14 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.
Michael and Lori Milken Honored for Transformative Philanthropy | Milken Institute School of Public Health
Michael and Lori Milken received the GW Philanthropy Award at the 2026 Spirit of GW Awards, recognizing their transformative support of public health education.
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
EMS Academy grads honored A new group of 24 Emergency Medical Technicians has officially graduated from Acadian’s National EMS Academy’s Lake Charles campus, ready to step onto the frontlines of […]
I bought a cheap house in rural Japan. I don't expect it to make money.
Andrew Koller visited Japan for the first time in 2023. Three years later he bought a home there and plans to use it for vacationing and rentals.
Trump holds rare presidential rally on tribal land
OKLAHOMA Trump rallies on tribal land DURANT — President Donald Trump’s rally Oct. 1 on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma put him in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited tribal reservations while in office. The rally was part of Trump’s recent campaign push through deep red states, where he […]