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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
What's on Zuck's desk? We pushed Muse to figure it out.
Mark Zuckerberg showed off the new Muse Spark Open model, along with a few subtle flexes, by posting a snapshot of his office desk.
Ohio's gas tax holiday isn't just about saving at the pump
Opinion: Ohio's diesel tax savings offers truckers a reason to fill up here.
New Yorker staff writer Kelefa Sanneh discusses politics of pop music, culture
The lecture was part of the Greg and Julie Flynn Cogut Institute Speaker Series.
Every Celebrity Arrival at the InStyle Imagemaker Awards 2026 Red Carpet
The annual event celebrates the creative visionaries hard at work behind the scenes.
Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd shares rare message to ‘Star Wars’ fans alongside fellow child star from prequels
Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in 1999’s ‘The Phantom Menace,’ shares rare message to ‘Star Wars’ fans alongside fellow child star from prequels, Daniel Logan.
Buccaneers vs. Steelers: Week 6 Thursday Injury Report
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued preparations Thursday for Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium, with several players showing progress on the team’s latest injury report. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) remained sidelined for the second consecutive practice, putting their availability for Sunday’s game […]
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…
Chamber offers business-focused voter guide for 2026 general election
Business owners wanting to know where candidates for Congress, the state Legislature and Richland City Council stand on economic issues can review the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce’s online voting guide.
UCLA Health addresses healthcare accessibility issues for Spanish speakers
Three UCLA Health initiatives are working to make healthcare more accessible for Spanish speakers across Los Angeles. The UCLA Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence, the Equity for Latinx/Hispanic Healthy Aging and the Lifespan Assessment Through Integrated Neuropsychology Clinic address disparities in healthcare by offering bilingual training for medical professionals and conducting testing in patients’ native language.
Remedy Boss Reacts After Control Resonant Sells 1 Million Copies, Becoming Studio's Fastest-Selling Game
Control Resonant has sold one million copies, becoming Remedy’s fastest-selling game in spite of leakers cracking the title and pirating it after its digital launch in September.
NY AG issues updated guide for voters on AI
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released an updated guide “to help New Yorkers spot, avoid, and report election misinformation created by artificial intelligence.”
3 Trades The Lions Could Make for Budda Baker
A blockbuster Detroit Lions trade proposal would send Sam LaPorta to Arizona in exchange for Budda Baker, Josh Sweat, and a draft pick.
Building health outside the doctor’s office takes center stage at Aspen Ideas
At a “Health is Wealth” panel, experts from Tulsa and beyond discussed how childcare, transit and access to grocery stores are shaping community health.
Lakers Exploring Trades For Forward With Roster Decision Looming
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively exploring trades for third-year forward Dalton Knecht. The post Lakers Exploring Trades For Forward With Roster Decision Looming appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Lawsuit alleges mental health failures before Montpelier couple allegedly slain by son
The lawsuit says WCMHS workers were notified multiple times that Matthew Gomes was in a mental health crisis.
Ford supplier cuts jobs in Sterling Heights as some work sent to India
Kern J.G. Enterprise Inc. filed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, citing "unforeseeable business circumstances."
Lambeau Field ready for Sunday’s Packers vs. Cancer game, presented by UW Health
Packers-Cowboys matchup to honor those who have battled cancer
Mixed reception in Trenton for union-backed bill to revamp school health benefits
Teachers union officials have a plan to help fix the state-run health benefits plan for school workers. Critics say it needs more work.
North Carolina lawmakers highlight health care, grocery costs at Asheville event
With early voting underway in North Carolina, two state representatives stopped in Asheville as part of a national bus tour.
'The Diplomat' Season 4 is now streaming: Expect more political chaos — and plenty of marital drama.
"The Diplomat," Debora Cahn's critically acclaimed political drama starring Keri Russell, is back for its fourth season.
Hobnobben Film Festival again brings unique storytelling to Fort Wayne
Hobnobben Film Festival opens Thursday with a celebration of unique storytelling, including an opening night dedicated to Hoosier filmmakers.
Why Kerry Washington Credits This 1 Role With Launching Her Business Career
The star said at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala that she learned 'how to be a boss' by playing the iconic Scandal role.
Women’s Health Conference highlights 50th anniversary of Nurses’ Health Study | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Speakers highlighted solutions for improving women's health outcomes, and marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark Nurses' Health Study.
Mass. Ave. businesses brace for construction as bike lane work approaches
Business owners have concerns, with at least one worried that he may go out of business. City officials say they plan to give businesses advance notice of construction and maintain accessible pedestrian routes throughout the project.
Michigan needs more behavioral health professionals
When a policy makes it harder for a student to become a social worker, the impact does not end with that student.
Eckerd College marine science students travel to Japan for Underwater Minerals Conference
News | Eckerd College
New Withings Users Must Pay $99/Year for Apple Health Syncing
Withings, the maker of smart scales for measuring body weight, has announced that customers who create an account on October 13, 2026 or later must have a Withings+ subscription for automatic syncing of data to third-party apps, including Apple's Health app. In the U.S., Withings+ costs $99.50 per year. If you created your account on or before October 12, 2026, automatic syncing to third-party apps remains free.
Cowboys at Packers: Matchups to watch in Week 6
Which Packers players concern you the most?
Trail Blazers Urged To Make Surprising Decision With Ja Morant
New head coach Micah Nori faces a backcourt logjam, sparking bold suggestions to bench a superstar playmaker in favor of maximizing Damian Lillard’s late-career efficiency and chemistry.
Suburban office condos fetch $2.4 million
An in-state investor bought the majority of an office park in Lorain, giving them control over the site in a growth market, said the selling broker.
Workers Aren’t Driving Employer Health Costs. 90 Percent of the Increase Came From Prices
Workers used just 2 percent more medical care, but employers paid nearly 19 percent more. New data reveals where the money went.
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield appears out Sunday against Steelers
Baker Mayfield walked out to practice Thursday as a spectator. That most likely means he will be watching Jalon Daniels do his job as the Bucs quarterback Sunday against the Steelers.
German MPs rebuke AfD during genocide debate
The events took place more than 120 years ago, but their consequences are still felt today: Over two days, German lawmakers have been debating their country's colonial crimes in present-day Namibia.
Packers returning CB Keisean Nixon (groin) to practice on Thursday
Big injury news: Cornerback Keisean Nixon, who missed Wednesday's practice, will practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys.
New restaurant to take over Luchita’s, Coyoacan spaces at Shaker Square
Francisco Lujano, who was a co-owner of Luchita’s Mexican Restaurant, owns Gordozz Tacos and Bar in Shaker Square.
Bleecker Street Acquired by Outerlight Entertainment
Bleecker Street acquired by Outerlight Entertainment, formerly First Look
Bleecker Street Acquired By Outerlight Entertainment
Bleecker Street has a new owner in Outerlight Entertainment.
Bleecker Street Sells to Outerlight Entertainment
Outerlight Entertainment has bought Bleecker Street, the independent studio behind films like Spinal Tap 2 and Musk.
Outerlight Entertainment Acquires Bleecker Street
Outerlight Entertainment, the media investment firm formerly known as First Look Entertainment, has acquired Bleecker Street.
Bleecker Street Sells to Outerlight Entertainment
Outerlight Entertainment has bought Bleecker Street, the independent studio behind films like Spinal Tap 2 and Musk.
Giants DC Dennard Wilson: We love being home underdogs
The Giants are 3-1-1 heading into Sunday's home game against a 1-4 Saints team that was excoriated by their owner this week, but oddsmakers don't view the Giants as heavy favorites to win that game.
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers criticize slowing of Starlink in Ukraine
On Wednesday, Ukraine reported its drones losing speed after sudden and unannounced restrictions on its battlefield use of Starlink
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers criticize slowing of Starlink in Ukraine
On Wednesday, Ukraine reported its drones losing speed after sudden and unannounced restrictions on its battlefield use of Starlink
Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K earlier this week, introducing the A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri, four-speaker HomePod surround sound, and an updated Siri Remote. It replaces the third-generation model introduced in 2022, bringing a number of internal changes while retaining the same basic design and most of the same entertainment features. The new model costs $299 and comes with 128GB of storage.
Science Lab: Mike Pettine hire means what exactly for Christian Parker?
Make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys are throwing as many resources as they can at trying to right the ship in 2026, and Mike Pettine has officially entered the chat.
Baker Mayfield idle Thursday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) remains out of practice Thursday.
A paycheck for lawmakers is on the ballot
New York state legislators make $142,000 a year. New Hampshire state representatives and senators make $100. Legislators in 47 other states are paid a yearly salary in between those two
Bleecker Street Media acquired by Outerlight Entertainment
CEO Kent Sanderson, president and CMO Tyler DiNapoli will continue to lead the company.
Marsh targets more cost cuts; reports revenue increase
Marsh on Thursday increased its annual cost savings target under its Thrive restructuring program by 50% to $600 million, as the brokerage reported higher third-quarter revenue and profit despite a 6%
Par Health recalls 22 lots of IV blood thinner, its 3rd US product pull in a month
U.S.-based generic drugmaker Par Health has issued
Treating Hunger as Health Care: Franciscan Health and Food Bank of NWI Debut Illinois/Indiana State Line Food Locker
Treating Hunger as Health Care: Franciscan Health and Food Bank of NWI Debut Illinois/Indiana State Line Food Locker
Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca!
The beautifully simple Omata analog GPS cycling computer is now owned & made by Silca in the USA in strictly limited edition numbers!
Los Angeles Lakers season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27
When did politics become a sport?
'What is the deal with people running as a team for political office? Regardless of your party affiliation, something is wrong with this picture. I want an independent thinker representing me, not someone who is more interested in winning the game.'
How 'Sunrise on the Reaping' landed its 'dream' cast
With up-and-coming actors working alongside Hollywood veterans in the new "Hunger Games" prequel film, "Sunrise on the Reaping" reflects a "dream" cast for its filmmakers.
State lawmakers react to IDHS decision to preserve some beds at Choate Mental Health Center
Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant (R-Murpysboro) and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) say a new plan for Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna does not go far enough.
Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states
Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.
US lawmakers unveil bill to hold Wall Street’s ‘Epstein-connected’ bosses to account
Move comes as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns Barclays response to questions over ex-boss’s ties to sex offender
Spooky flicks at the Manship, the Kingfish hockey and Maker Faire: 3 things to do this weekend
Our top 3 picks for your weekend ...
Massachusetts can protect data privacy without hurting small businesses
As lawmakers debate the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, they should be careful not to adopt an approach that unintentionally makes it harder and more expensive for local businesses to compete, grow, and innovate online.
Opponent Breakdown: Syracuse Orange Defense
Fran Brown lost his defensive coordinator this offseason, but he arguably made an upgrade when he brought in Vince Kehres from Toledo. Kerhes led an outstanding group during his time at Toledo, and he did a very good job mining talent for a school that wasn’t playing big-time football. The Cuse defense looks improved early […]
The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of time on the candidates’ thought of heating, communication with constituents, property taxes, education costs, and other issues. It also was a time for the community to ask their own questions and see two candidates up close and personal at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department firehouse. Jim Vallette organized the hour-long event, which was moderated by Carrie Jones of the Bar Harbor Story. Ken Rozsahegyi provided technical support for the congenial event. House District 15 serves Brooklin, Deer Isle, Eagle Island Township, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut, Marshall Island, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Swan's Island, Tremont, and Vinalhaven. Jones advised as she began the question and answer part of the event, ”Treat everyone here like they are going to be the ones who might give you a ride in a rainstorm, pull your pet out of a burning building, or be the one grading your kids’ papers at school, okay?” She continued. “That’s it. Tonight isn’t meant to be a gotcha debate. The goal is to give people in the district a chance to get to know both candidates, hear what they care about, and understand what they’d actually try to accomplish in Augusta.” The questions and discussion throughout were kind. Eaton currently serves in the position. She’s a Democrat from Deer Isle, raised in a fishing family and has worked in nonprofits and volunteered for her school board. Noyes is unenrolled (politically) and from Southwest Harbor and currently a school board member, self employed as a mason. He focused on fiscal issues throughout the forum. Eventually, at Jones’ prompting, the candidates played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” for who would go first for their closing statements. Noyes used the opportunity to urge others to head to the ballot. “Whether you vote for me or Holly, it’s important that people vote,” Noyes said. He hoped the voter turnout in the district would be over 35 percent because that would mean people were truly engaged. Eaton stressed that she’s a Democrat, but in Augusta, her role isn’t about party. “I am a Democrat, but when I go to Augusta, I am there to represent the people of District 15. I want people to feel as though I’m accessible, that I’m responsive, and that I show up for the district,” Eaton said. Being there for others was vital, she explained. “When something comes before me in Augusta, I try to look at it through the lens of the people and the communities that I represent. How will this affect the people who live here? Does it make it easier or harder to raise a family here, to operate a small business, to work on the water, to afford a home, to keep our schools open, or provide the essential services our communities depend on?” Eaton said. Noyes spoke about fiscal responsibility and about the state being more responsive to communities and the ideas that come from them. “I feel that we desperately need to restore some fiscal sanity, a little bit. So when the legislature meets again,” Noyes said, “it could be critical for Maine residents that we don’t keep digging this hole that we’re in financially and keep raising our taxes so the struggling families struggle even more.” The two answered a series of questions from Jones, then answered questions from the audience and participants via Zoom. Jones asked what they heard the most from people about what was making their lives hard and what can the legislature in Augusta do it about those issues. Both spoke to concerns about heating oil costs. Noyes spoke to the three H’s: health, home, and heat. Eaton and Noyes spoke to the burdens of families with lower incomes, with Eaton mentioning LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program). They both were in favor of free community college and trade programs. They both supported the working waterfront. Both said that data centers—such as the one proposed in Eastport, which is out of the district—should be a local decision, but neither were in favor of it. The working waterfront was supported by both. Eaton’s served on the Maine Marine Resource Committee in the legislature. She advocated a diversity of fishing resources and less of a reliance on lobstering. Shrimp, she hoped, would make a comeback. Noyes worried about out-of-state pressure on the lobstering industry, also spoke of shrimp harvesting timings, and said he supported the lobstering industry. QUICK NOTE Carrie Jones is, obviously, the co-founder of the Bar Harbor Story, which made us have a bit of a hard time putting out this story and thinking it through and how to present it. We ended up with this article. The debate in its entirety is below, many thanks to Ken and Jim for making it publicly available. UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS The following events are or were organized by the League of Women Voters Downeast. DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 13 Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Candidate Forum: House District 13 125 State St , Ellsworth Featuring candidates Michael Cunningham (D) and Russell White (R), moderated by Cyndi Wood, managing editor of the Ellsworth American. DEMOCRACY FORUM Friday, Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Democracy Forum — Election 2026: What’s on Your Ballot RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Rep. Terri Sewell hosts healthcare panel with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Sewell talked about the role the Affordable Care Act has played in keeping health insurance affordable in Alabama.
Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience, a Cognitive Science Speaker Series Presentation | Events
Speaker: Danielle Williams, Ph.D. Title: Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience Short Bio: Danielle is a philosopher of mind and science whose research examines the role of computation in our theories and explanations of the mind and brain. Her work brings together philosophy of mind, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, with particular interests in computational theories of mind, computational modeling, and the relationship between different explanatory and modeling strategies in the mind sciences. She also investigates philosophical questions raised by contemporary AI, including the nature of opacity in computational models and its implications for explanation in cognitive science. Alongside this work, she is a historian of cognitive science and AI, examining how the development of computer technology has shaped our conceptions and models of the mind and brain. Abstract: Scientists rely on various types of models to make sense of their phenomena of interest. This has led philosophers to take up a range of semantic, ontological, and epistemological questions about how models represent, what kinds of things models are, what we learn from models, and how they explain. One type of model that has been of particular interest to philosophers is the computational model. Computational models are commonplace in the mind sciences in general and neuroscience in particular, with many asking how computational modeling can help us understand the nervous system and its contribution to cognition and behavior. These questions are particularly pressing in neuroscience, as computational models have become a dominant framework for making sense of cognition. Thus, old questions about model-based science have re-emerged within the context of neuroscience, with many philosophers looking to established frameworks to understand how computational models represent, explain, and contribute to theory development in neuroscience. These established frameworks, however, characterize computational models as a homogeneous type which cannot capture actual modeling practices in neuroscience. In this talk, I argue that computational models in neuroscience are best typed as a kind of liminal model, a type I introduce to capture how the status of a computational model is determined by the epistemic context in which it is deployed. Indeed, the category to which a computational model belongs shifts according to the role it plays within a given context. ASL-English interpreters have been requested. Light refreshments will be provided.
Companies pledge free software and computing for AI in science
The European Commission has announced that a group of companies and foundations will offer free services, such as software or access to supercomputers, to European scientists using AI in their research.Unveiled on October 15 at a conference in Dublin, the initiative is the latest step by the Commission to try to help researchers use the technology. Scientists have used forms of AI, such as machine learning, for decades. But advances in deep learning in the past decade, and the wider interest in large language models since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, have spurred governments to invest in new AI tools that could help the scientific process.In July, the US announced it is spending $5 billion on the Genesis Mission, which it describes as a “national effort to harness AI for science,” funding 278 projects across areas such as autonomous labs or new AI tools in astronomy. The Commission has also identified AI in science as a priority, but the €107 million it pledged from Horizon Europe in 2025 does not come close to US spending levels. That said, the vast majority of public research spending in the EU comes from national funds. Today’s announcement at the European AI in Science Summit doesn’t commit any new public money. Instead, it launches the AI in Science Enablers Initiative, a set of voluntary contributions from companies and foundations. The idea is that the companies also benefit by getting access to scientific ecosystems, and feedback on how their tools work. Google, for example, has put up €3 million of cloud computing credits to European researchers. The Novo Nordisk Foundation intends to make its supercomputer, Gefion, available to European researchers, according to the Commission statement. The chipmaker Nvidia said it would provide access to tools, compute, training and collaborative projects.The publisher Elsevier also offered complementary licenses to some of its AI tools, plus AI training for PhD, postdoctoral and master’s students. The French AI firm Mistral will provide the European research community with access to its open-weight models, Vibe seats and application programming interface credits, according to the Commission’s statement. Vibe is one of the firm’s chatbot models. The idea is that more firms and foundations will come on board in the future as the initiative grows.
Inside Gavin Newsom's taxpayer-funded team that never stops posting
Gavin Newsom has been a Twitch stream guest, a Substacker, a Tiktoker and a podcast bro. Here’s how he’s used the media to boost himself as governor.
Social Security announces 2027 cost of living boost for recipients
The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027. Some recipients say it won't offset rising prices. This adjustment means $75 extra per month for the nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries and about 7.3 million Supplemental Security Income recipients. Inflation continues to pressure household budgets and savings, and some older Americans feel the increase isn't enough. The Social Security Administration faces a looming bankruptcy date if a funding shortfall isn't addressed by Congress. Lawmakers have proposed measures to replenish the trust funds, including lifting the payroll tax cap to generate substantial revenue.
Why Los Angeles Chargers Could Trade Star Linebacker
The Los Angeles Chargers could consider trading veteran linebacker Khalil Mack before the NFL trade deadline as the team evaluates its direction for the remainder of the 2026 season. With potential changes to the roster under discussion, moving an established defensive player could provide draft capital while allowing the franchise to reassess its long-term priorities. […] The post Why Los Angeles Chargers Could Trade Star Linebacker appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Memphis People in Business for Oct. 15, 2026
A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
Vikings Draft Scouting: Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker
Will the Vikings find their franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft?
‘The money, not the message.’ Idaho debates how to manage free speech in elections
In the thick of election season, Idaho’s secretary of state held a Free Speech Summit for state officials and lawmakers.
After nearly buying Warner Bros., Netflix is laying off 1,000 workers. What happened?
While Netflix continues to lead subscription streaming services, the company has continued to face growing scrutiny over how it plans to grow the Los Gatos company in the future.
Inside the Browns’ $70M plan to upgrade player facilities in Berea
The renovation will expand the locker room and player lounge, upgrade meeting and dining spaces, and address facilities that have drawn criticism from players.
Va. lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth
Federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program money can no longer be used for certain gender-affirming care to young people in Virginia and other states, after a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule took effect on Oct. 13.
Jim Jordan is quietly laying the groundwork for a run at GOP leader, sources say
When House Speaker Mike Johnson decided in September to send lawmakers home early to their districts ahead of the midterm elections, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan quietly made clear that he would have handled the situation differently, according to a source close to Jordan.
Hasan Piker isn't worried about being a political boogeyman this midterms season
President Donald Trump recently called Hasan Piker a “terrible liability” and a “communist.”The California-based streamer — who describes himself as a socialist — has become the GOP’s political bogeyman ahead of the midterm elections. Piker argues those attacks will backfire, but also says he has played a role in being portrayed as a 'figurehead of the insurgent left.'“The way that I'm portrayed in the media is an America-hating communist Islamist fundamentalist who wants to secretly do jihad, and then also, at the same time, very woke and gay, so there's this weird inconsistency in their messaging,” Piker says. “Who I am is very simple. I'm a socialist. I'm an anti-imperialist. I want what's best for Americans, and I want what's best for everyone from all around the world.”In this episode from NPR’s Newsmakers, Piker sits down with host Leila Fadel and argues Republicans are using him to distract from policies that made life less affordable. He also addresses his seven Twitch bans, defends his rhetoric against right-wing reactionaries, and reflects on the crisis of loneliness among young men — and the limits of his influence.“At the end of the day, I'm a Twitch streamer,” Piker says. “I hold no political office. I have no real political power. So getting people to be upset at a Twitch streamer and their affiliation as a, if you want to call it a surrogate, in the primary is going to be very difficult.”Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.
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Hasan Piker isn't worried about being a political boogeyman this midterms season
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker about his incendiary style and whether he's become a liability for Democrats ahead of the midterms.
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