SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " 500 " 8,903 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Talarico says he doesn’t support abolishing ICE but criticizes their work under Trump as “secret police”
The comment is a break with a faction of Democrats, including ones in Texas, who have called for overhauling or abolishing ICE. As recently as February, Talarico had said he wanted to “tear down this secret police force.”
Four wide receiver trades the Steelers should make
Four WR trades the Pittsburgh Steelers should make.
Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case
Houston Sports Hall of Fame has 30 members. Who's missing and who should go in next?
The Houston Sports Hall of Fame is off to a good start, but it still has a lot of deserving athletes waiting for the call. Here's who we think should be considered for the Class of 2027.
Wimberley home care agency joins business serving Central Texas families
Angels for Elders has joined Leander-based Blue Water Homecare, Inc. to serve clients in Wimberley and Hyas County.
L.A.’s dynasty is (probably) done, plus the NFL’s uncomfortable moment
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Work an 11-pitch at-bat today. Coming up: 🍻 Milwaukee roars, again 🖊️ Will anyone sign Hill? 🤒 Warriors star clarifies health Yesterday, we discussed how the Dodgers’ possible demise would impact the sport’s future on a decidedly macro level. Today, after their 6-2 loss in Game 3 of the NLCS last night to the Brewers, I want to get granular: We should start with the winners, who deserve plenty of shine. Milwaukee is...
At the Museum of Science's new venue, live music is on the agenda
Jacob Collier, the genre-breaking English polymath, will christen the new museum's new 500-person space with an inaugural performance Friday.
What is it like running a Fortune 500 business? HP’s regional CTO on adopting AI safely and motivating tech teams
Over the past few months, Fortune has spoken with senior HP leaders to understand how the company is evolving—from innovation and culture to customer engagement and the future of work.
Lainey Wilson joins Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame
Lainey Wilson was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame during the resort's 30th anniversary celebration.
July 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report
In July 2026, 77 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office In July 2026, 77 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights, involving the protected health information of more than 33 million individuals. That’s a 10% month-over-month increase in data breaches and a 642% increase in affected individuals.
Vietnam's Aquatic Entertainment Landscape Enters a New Era as Landmark Attractions Raise the Bar
/PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam's aquatic entertainment landscape is entering a new chapter. As the country continues to develop major tourism and leisure...
Stephanie Mills blasts Lady Gaga as ‘culture vulture,’ says, ‘You owe me an apology’
Stephanie Mills recalls a meeting with Lady Gaga, whom the Grammy-winning R&B singer says lost her ‘admiration,’ calling the pop star a ‘culture vulture.’
Quinn Ellis praised by Rick Pitino for playing ‘like a veteran’ in St. John’s preseason win
He scored only three points in St. John’s exhibition opener Wednesday night, but coach Rick Pitino came away impressed by his new point guard anyway.
Minnesota Vikings Star Provides Big Announcement Before Week 6
Undefeated quarterback Kyler Murray officially closed his Arizona chapter, finalized a multi-million dollar estate sale to focus entirely on leading Minnesota’s offense through a dominant breakout season.
Three Mistakes the Dodgers Must Avoid for an NLCS Comeback
The Milwaukee Brewers are no pushover, and they are proving it by putting the Los Angeles Dodgers in an 0-2 hole in the National League Championship Series. Now as the series swings to Dodger Stadium, the back-to-back World Series Champions must take stock and regroup if they want to have any chance of rebounding to …
Ben Rice Under Pressure To Make Big Change For Yankees
The New York Yankees have a lot of issues entering the offseason and how to improve the roster. However, one noteworthy issue involves the team’s best hitter of the 2026 season. Ben Rice led the team after Aaron Judge suffered his injury and was among the best overall hitters in the MLB. The problem is […] The post Ben Rice Under Pressure To Make Big Change For Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
Jodie Sweetin shares update on Dave Coulier’s health after ‘tough battle’ with cancer
‘Full House’ star Jodie Sweetin shares update on her costar Dave Coulier’s health after his ‘tough battle’ with tongue cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
‘Survivor’ 51 recap: A player gets royally screwed over by a tribe swap
A player gets royally screwed over by a ‘Survivor 51’ tribe swap with no real chance of saving themselves. We break it all down in our EW recap.
Dontayvion Wicks a limited participant Wednesday
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks limited Wednesday due to injury
Sinead O’Connor was ‘really scared’ of Prince, their shared hair and makeup artist says: ‘That’s a real story’
Sinead O’Connor was ‘really scared’ of Prince, their shared hair and makeup artist says in a new book about the late ‘Little Red Corvette’ artist.
TikTok star Bryce Hall arrested on domestic violence charges in Nevada
TikTok influencer Bryce Hall was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Nevada. The alleged victim is listed in court records as his ex Maria Lafuente Palafox, better known online as Mika Lafuente.
The 20 best ‘Tales From the Crypt’ episodes, ranked
From Robert Zemeckis’ killer Santa to Tim Curry pulling triple duty, HBO’s ‘Tales from the Crypt’ delivered some deliciously demented television. We rank its 20 best episodes.
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors address growing concern over health issues
Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors had a new health update ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Here's the latest on his lingering issues:
Governor, health advocates push bill to lower drug prices for 23 medications
Under the proposed legislation, the state's Prescription Drug Affordability Board would have the authority to match the maximum fair price for prescriptions negotiated by the federal Medicare program.
Joni Mitchell celebrates citizenship after 62 years living in the U.S.
'Big Yellow Taxi,' 'Woodstock' and 'Both Sides, Now' singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is from Canada but has long resided in the U.S. She shared video of her naturalization ceremony on social media.
Meet Haute & Freddy, the band that inspired ‘Carrie’ with breakout song ‘Shy Girl’
Who are Haute & Freddy, and what is ‘Shy Girl’ about? Meet the pop band that inspired the ‘Carrie’ soundtrack and the episode 8 song the band tells EW holds deep meaning about ‘religious trauma.’
Former Beach Boy Al Jardine on Mike Love Health: Speechless, Depressed
Jardine, who's not in regular contact with Love, found himself "speechless" and "really depressed" when he saw the recent footage of Love onstage but knows the Beach Boys frontman doesn't want to stop performing: "He wants to be onstage, but he just doesn’t know how not to do it."
NASA Roman Team Checks Out Main Instrument, Sharpens Telescope’s Focus
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team completed a marathon of activities to fine-tune the observatory’s vision and prepare the primary instrument for
Button Gwinnett Stamp Club hosting event this weekend
The Button Gwinnett Stamp Club will host its "GwinnPEX" (Gwinnett Philatelic Exhibition) this weekend in Stone Mountain.
YouTube is upending Hollywood — and Alphabet might be the best entertainment bet
The creator economy has turned the entertainment industry on its head this year, with YouTubers now directing box-office hits. Are entertainment giants like Disney (DIS) and Netflix (NFLX) still the stocks to buy? Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber and his expert panel weigh in on the rise of creator-led projects taking hold in the film industry. Today's Market Hang panel consists of Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman, Business Insider Today executive editor Dan DeFrancesco, Baird investment strategist Ross Mayfield, and SlateStone Wealth partner and chief market strategist Kenny Polcari.
Busy Philipps shares health update after brain tumor diagnosis
Busy Philipps, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, opened up about the health scare during a recent appearance on the \
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Bobby Witt Jr. headline list of Rawlings Gold Glove award finalists
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bobby Witt Jr. already have a few Gold Glove awards under their belts.
Julia Stiles, Ezra Sosa explain why they didn’t think ‘DWTS’ judges would like ‘Save the Last Dance’ tribute
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa explain to EW why they didn’t think the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ judges would like their ‘Save the Last Dance’ routine.
Apple HomeView Has These 15 Apps, Some CarPlay Apps and Widgets Also Supported
Apple's tech specs page for its all-new HomeView smart home hub contains a list of all of the built-in Apple apps available on the device. While it has no App Store, the HomeView can also display some CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a paired iPhone. This includes Audiobooks, Apple Music Classical, Apple News, and Apple TV, along with third-party apps such as Spotify, according to WIRED.
Drake Bell urges followers, ‘Do not become an actor,’ after SAG health insurance denial
Drake Bell did not make the required minimum earnings to secure health benefits with SAG-AFTRA, so he urged people to avoid becoming professional actors.
New offer available for Venture X Business cardholders
If you have the Capital One Venture X Business, you may be eligible for an up to $500 credit when booking through Capital One Business Travel.
Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health announce plans to merge
A union between Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health would create one of the largest health systems in Illinois.
Schmeling Construction Co. wins award for work at Home Base Sports Fields
Schmeling Construction Co. among “Best of the Best” in Illinois for donating time and talent to construct Home Base Sports Fields, a one-of-a-kind place to play for Buddy Baseball and All Stars Baseball programs.
Security footage from Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play store visit released
See inside Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play store visit, as security footage was released showing the star’s visit to the Brooklyn establishment that reportedly lasted under five minutes.
‘DWTS’ contestants react to Guillermo Rodriguez’s heartbreaking elimination
The ‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 35 cast react to Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson’s elimination while speaking with ‘Entertainment Weekly.’
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light
Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.
A Major Labor Boom in CNY? Not Here Yet
With so many major projects going on — Micron, I-81 viaduct and others — job growth is predicted to increase. But so far the number of jobs in the region has declined By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11065 align=alignright width=350] Amy Stage, deputy director at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY): “For us, the conversation isn’t just about filling jobs. It’s about creating sustainable pathways that help people see a future for themselves in manufacturing.”[/caption] The I-81 viaduct project in Syracuse and Micron facility construction in Clay are expected to create a major labor boom for Central New York. But for the time being, the number of jobs here has actually decreased in the past year. The New York State Department of Labor reported that, for the annual comparison of June 2025 to this past June, private sector jobs decreased by 2,200 or less than 1% to 260,000. Job gains were concentrated in leisure and hospitality (+700), private education and health services (+400) and other services (+300). Job losses for that annual period were reported in the areas of trade, transportation and utilities (-1,500); professional and business services (-1,000); financial activities (-500); mining, logging and construction (-300); manufacturing (-200); and information (-100). The public sector job count rose over 12 months, with most growth concentrated in education, the state Department of Labor reported. Looking ahead, the Central New York economy is expected to benefit from both the Micron and I-81 viaduct projects over a period of several years. Initial job growth is foreseen in construction and computer and electronic manufacturing. Spin-off jobs will be created in the areas of professional and business services, health care and education, the state Department of Labor said in an email response to Oswego County Business magazine. “Population growth tied to the buildout of Micron Technology semiconductor complex in Clay is also expected to bring more workers and residents to the region, increasing demand for transportation services,” the agency said. New York Department of Labor highlighted current or projected job growth trends in various sectors. An increase in defense-related contracts at local high-tech employers has continued to support employment growth in the computer and electronic product manufacturing sector and Micron is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs as the project progresses. This sector paid an annual average wage of $117,500 in 2025 and employment in the sector is projected to grow by over 60% through 2032, making it the fastest-growing industry in the region. Typical occupations in this industry include electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblers, software developers and industrial engineers, the state agency reported. Specialty trade contractors include several different types of tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanics and installers. Many of these positions are trained through apprenticeships, the state Department of Labor reported. The Interstate 81 construction project is generating local jobs, including construction laborers, projected to grow at a 6.4% rate, and operating engineers and other construction equipment operators, projected to grow at a 7.3% rate over the next several years. Construction of the Micron Technology facility is also “creating thousands of job opportunities that will continue over the next two decades,” the state agency reported. The specialty trade contractors sector paid an annual average wage of $86,200 in 2025. For Central New York, the challenge isn’t creating jobs, it’s filling them. Amy Stage, a deputy director at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), said meeting this unprecedented growth is a much larger task than just replacing retirees. “We’re seeing workforce gaps at every experience level,” she said. “Companies need entry-level employees, experienced technicians, supervisors, engineers and skilled trades professionals. The opportunity is tremendous, but we need more people entering these career pathways.” Employers are looking for people who can troubleshoot, read technical information, use computers and learn new processes, not just perform repetitive production work, Stage said. To address this demand, the MACNY created the Manufacturers Talent Institute, which aims to connect students and job seekers with meaningful career pathways while helping employers build their workforce. Twenty-one companies have so far signed up to provide opportunities for more than 800 students. “For us, the conversation isn’t just about filling jobs,” Stage said. “It’s about creating sustainable pathways that help people see a future for themselves in manufacturing.” Several manufacturing facilities in the region are in the midst of expansion: • TTM Technologies, a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced electronics and interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense and high-technology markets, which has a plant in DeWitt, completed its buildout of an additional facility, adding 400 jobs and expanding production of high-tech circuit boards for defense and critical electronics applications. • In Cortlandville, the Byrne Hollow Crossing Plant, a dairy manufacturing and processing facility, is increasing its operations, creating 100 new jobs. • The Chobani yogurt company is building a 1.4-million square foot dairy processing facility in Oneida County. This will create more than 1,000 good-paying jobs and double Chobani’s New York state workforce, Stage said. Stage noted several ways that local, state and federal governments can help spur manufacturing job growth in this region. Elected leaders and public agencies could work with industry representatives to create pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs seeking to upskill workers and improve employee retention. New York state has a variety of grants, tax incentives and financing programs to support site preparation, infrastructure, workforce development and capital investment. The U.S. Department of Labor has a pay-for-performance incentive program that provides employers $3,500 per new apprentice hired and retained for 90 days. MACNY was previously awarded an $87,000 federal grant that will cover 25 apprentices at nine companies. The manufacturing skills gap in the United States, at its current rate, could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. In New York state, that gap is on pace to exceed 100,000 unfilled positions within six years. Manufacturing companies will be counting on more women to help fill that gap. While women make up half of the overall U.S. workforce, they only account for 29% of the manufacturing workforce in this country, Stage said. “Pre-apprenticeship programs like Real Life Rosies help to bring awareness to the manufacturing industry to fill some of the gaps, but we have a long way to go and it starts with educating people at younger ages about careers in manufacturing and earn-and-learn opportunities,” she said. As for Micron, that $100 billion-plus project, considered the largest private investment in New York state history, is expected to eventually create up to 50,000 jobs throughout the region, factoring in the spin-off opportunities for construction and supply chains. The plant’s foundation was poured on July 9. “As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy — and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than $250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment,” the company’s president and CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, said in a news release. Bechtel, Micon’s construction partner in the project, reported that 4,500 people will be employed to help build the facility, including skilled craft professionals, local union members representing various trades and apprentices. The Syracuse-based CenterState CEO organization tallies the regional labor force at 397,582 workers (Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Oswego counties). Job growth isn’t limited to the Central New York region. For the larger area covering portions of the Mohawk Valley, the North Country, the Southern tier, and the western part of the state, there are 155,601 employees in the advanced manufacturing sector, and 155,275 construction workers. The agency’s 2026 Economic Forecast report noted that 41% of community and business leaders surveyed said a shortage of skilled workers in this area remains a problem, though 77% shared a positive economic outlook for the year ahead. Beyond the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing areas, local business leaders also see growth in small manufacturing companies, storage businesses, housing, unmanned flight technology and general construction. “Productive reuse of property,” the report said, “will hopefully continue to preserve unique architecture while driving business.” The report identified several challenges for economic growth in the region, including an aging workforce, outdated equipment, the rising cost of raw materials and “the disconnect between the speed of business needs and the pace of talent readiness.”
Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times
Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”
HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
Apple yesterday announced the HomePod mini 2, introducing the compact smart speaker's first major hardware update in six years. The new model retains the original's spherical design, but adds an S10 chip, faster wireless connectivity, Sound Glow lighting, new Mac and home theater capabilities, and support for Siri AI in a future software update. The HomePod mini 2 costs $149 in the United States, $20 more than its predecessor's last Apple price of $129.
New research on psychedelics could have big impact on mental health patients
An order to accelerate research on psychedelics could provide new treatments for mental health
Joe Manganiello says Armie Hammer-recommended second shaman told him he wasn’t meant to marry Sofía Vergara
Joe Manganiello said a shaman suggested his marriage to Sofía Vergara was a ‘booby trap’ that led to his mysterious autoimmune disease.
Former assisted living facility in Huxley converted into apartments
A former assisted living facility in Huxley has been converted into apartments, expanding housing options in the community of more than 4,500 people. Northpark Row has been developed by Coterie Real Estate. It redevelops the former assisted living facility that had been the site of Madrid Home of Huxley and later Ballard Creek Assisted Living.…
Apple's new hardware strategy capitalizes on trust — just in time for the AI era
Apple's smart home strategy is about selling more hardware. But it's also about more tightly binding iPhone customers to its ecosystem.
China’s exports surge amid AI-driven demand
Exports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam
What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? Drop them in the comments or send an email to fenwayinsider@masslive.com
Nebraska rifle falls below .500 for first time in three seasons
The Nebraska rifle team, which is fourth-ranked in the nation, has tripled its loss total from the 2025 season. For the first time since February of 2024, the team has fallen below .500.
Poll: 43 percent support ‘Medicare for all’
While respondents said they support federal involvement, they are losing trust in the government.
Dodgers should have taken Shohei Ohtani off the postseason roster
The Dodgers failed Shohei Ohtani this summer, but now they need to do what is best and set him down for the duration of the playoffs.
Belton approves finance incentives for Uptown Entertainment District, home to B&B Theatre
A major entertainment district in the heart of Belton will move forward after the city council approved two financing tools, including $250 million in Chapter 100 bonds, in a 7-2 vote Tuesday night.
Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate
Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Justin Baldoni makes rare appearance in ‘DWTS’ audience after Blake Lively drama
Eagle-eyed fans spotted Justin Baldoni in the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ audience during ‘Super Bowl Night’ on Tuesday after his ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle.
Aaron Sorkin says he thinks about reviving ‘The West Wing’ ‘every day’: ‘I miss it’
‘The Social Reckoning’ writer-director Aaron Sorkin says he spends ‘a couple of seconds every day’ thinking about reviving his hit, Emmy-winning series, ‘The West Wing.’
Lando Norris makes big business move with investment in £500m hospitality company
The reigning Formula 1 champion has joined a £20million funding round for British hospitality platform Seat Unique
Georgia Tech secures $5m Google.org commitment for AI science | ETIH EdTech News
Georgia Tech has received $2.25 million toward a $5 million Google.org commitment to expand AI research access across US institutions. ETIH’s edtech news coverage details plans for 15 research projects, shared computing tools and training for more than 300 researchers and faculty.
Welcome Home: Everything Apple Announced on October 13
Apple didn't hold an event today, but it did refresh its lineup of smart home products with the Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The $299 HomeView is an all-new device that serves as a central home hub, offering apps, widgets, and personalized content for up to six people. The $299 Apple TV 4K now has microphones for Siri, more internal storage, a faster A19 chip, and Wi-Fi 7, while the $149 HomePod mini has a faster chip and new colors.
Cost of living, Iran, health care, migration among top issues driving Ohio voters to midterm polls
Chris O’Donnell Launches Lone Cypress Entertainment
Chris O’Donnell Launches Lone Cypress Entertainment With First Project 'Kilkenny' starring P.J. Byrne and directed by Jay Duplass.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach marry 4 years after their shocking ‘GMA3’ office romance went public
Former ‘Good Morning America’ anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach got married in Arkansas on TK date, nearly four years after their scandalous office romance was revealed.
A New Business-Class Sleeper Train Is Launching in Europe, with Fares Starting at $73 Each Way
Berlin-based startup Nox Mobility is set to start service in Germany in March 2027, with plans for rapid expansion over the next decade.
Westville’s Simmons signs early with TU softball
Westville High School junior Lexi Simmons recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for the University of Tulsa and is the program’s first commitment from the class of
City becomes hub for booming Esports industry
A former car showroom in Sunderland is transformed into a multimillion-pound Esports arena.
‘Narnia’ roars to life in rock-infused trailer for Greta Gerwig’s ‘The Magician’s Nephew’
Greta Gerwig brings the origins of ‘Narnia’ to life with a roar from Aslan and a riff from Led Zeppelin in the first trailer for ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.’
Tyra Banks teases ‘Life-Size 3’ update with ‘massive idea’ for sequel (exclusive)
Tyra Banks teased a ‘Life-Size 3’ update, telling EW about a ‘massive idea’ for a ‘bananas’ sequel after she reunited with Lindsay Lohan at the ‘Freakier Friday’ premiere.
New venture targets 'continued dislocation' in California life-science deals
It could plow $500 million into purchases over the next three years
SeaWorld Orlando closes Mako roller coaster after deadly Six Flags incident (exclusive)
SeaWorld Orlando has closed its Mako roller coaster ‘out of an abundance of caution’ as the ride is from the same manufacturer as the one involved in the deadly Six Flags Over Georgia incident.
RIP, homeOS
MacRumors was first to reveal the name "HomeView" last week, after discovering a trademark filing from a secretive shell company that we correctly suspected was linked to Apple. Apple was likely behind a "homeOS" trademark filing as well, but the company ultimately decided to stick with generic "HomeView software" naming, just like it refers to the HomePod's operating system as "HomePod software".
Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon tease ‘The Gilded Age’ season 4: ‘Serious complications in the household’
‘The Gilded Age’ season 4 sees the characters dealing with some big changes. Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon exclusively share what’s to come for the HBO series: ‘She’ll do what she needs to do to save her and her family members.’
The Hartford closes purchase of Equitable’s employee benefits business
The Hartford completed its acquisition of Equitable’s employee benefits business, adding $500 million in premiums and 300 employees in Connecticut.
White House officials question whether Trump will keep Zacharia in press secretary role after short first briefing
Several White House officials are questioning how long Katie Zacharia will keep the press secretary job after her first briefing Tuesday, noting her performance was unlikely to satisfy President Donald Trump.
The Rams are down, but not out
Things aren’t good for Sean McVay and Co., but there’s a path forward.
‘Hunger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems breaks down ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ poison paradise
‘Huger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems takes EW inside the poison paradise arena of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping.’
The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health
‘Baywatch’ reboot trailer introduces Stephen Amell’s nepo-baby lifeguard
Stephen Amell stars as the son of David Hasselhoff’s character in the first trailer for the ‘Baywatch’ reboot series.
‘Drag Race’ personality Lucian Piane dies at 46
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ music producer and on-air personality Lucian Piane has died at 46, years after he publicly battled substance abuse and mental health issues.
Encompass Health (EHC): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
Encompass Health has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 15.7% to $124.41 per share while the index has gained 13.5%.
Chuck Lorre explains why he had an ‘initial reluctance’ to hire Anna Faris for ‘Mom’
‘Mom’ showrunner Chuck Lorre explained in his new memoir, ‘Sitcom,’ why he was apprehensive to hire Anna Faris as the show’s lead.
Six Flags closes 10 major coasters around the world after guest death in Georgia
Six Flags has closed 10 major roller coasters around the world after the deadly Six Flags Over Georgia incident on Goliath, including Fury 325 at Carowinds, Orion at Kings Island, and more.
Apple Announces $149 HomePod Mini 2 With Siri AI, 'Sound Glow', and Four-Speaker Surround Sound
Apple today announced a new HomePod mini equipped with Siri AI, new colors, and improved audio experiences. The new HomePod mini has an S10 chip that supports advanced computational audio, and Apple says it optimizes dynamic range, loudness, and acoustic performance in real-time. A Sound Glow feature turns the HomePod mini's top into a "visual canvas" that glows and animates in sync with music, reacting to bass and treble.
New rides, food and entertainment rolling in with the SC State Fair this week
The South Carolina State Fair returns to Columbia this Thursday, Oct. 15 with new rides, more than a dozen new food and drink options, live entertainment and a new performance
The 20 most successful ‘Shark Tank’ products of all time, ranked
Who knew socks, sponges, and toilet stools could be worth millions? We’re revisiting 20 of the most successful products in ‘Shark Tank’ history, from brilliant investments to spectacular missed opportunities.
How ‘Sense and Sensibility’ costume designer used color to show a family in mourning
‘Sense and Sensibility’ costume designer Grace Snell tells EW about how she used color and fabric to depict a family in mourning — and the difference between the sisters’ personalities.
Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri’s unfinished business
Workday rode a startup revolution in the 2010s to become a Fortune 500 software company. Can it turn back time to survive a new, AI-led uprising under the tutelage of one of its founders?
Updated 2027 NFL Draft order entering Week 6
When would your team be on the clock if the 2027 NFL Draft were held today?
Singer who dated Prince in the ‘90s says she couldn’t handle the musician dating around: ‘I wasn’t the only one’
Elisa Fiorillo, who dated Prince in the ‘90s and reunited with him to play in his band in the 2010s, recalled her experience being romantically involved with the ‘Purple Rain’ musician.
David Jolly: Governor’s race likely comes down to undecided Black Floridians
About 10% of Black voters are undecided, Jolly said, with about 80% of siding with him. An NBC 6 poll shows Jolly with 76% of Black voters’ support and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Black Republican, with 10%.
Scandal reshaped NC-11 race. Now, 3 candidates fight to represent WNC
After Chuck Edwards' censure, Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo offer sharply different visions for Western North Carolina.
Michigan State biologist to discuss science behind bird color
Discover why bird feathers, bills and skin evolve different colors at a public presentation scheduled for Nov. 6.
Minimal production once again from Dalton Kincaid
Dalton Kincaid caught only one pass for seven yards against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5.
Josh Allen uses his legs to topple the Rams on MNF
Josh Allen completed just 12 passes in Week 5 but ran for 121 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Illumina’s (ILMN) Sequencing Business Is Recovering, But Is the Stock Getting Ahead of Itself?
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) has returned 118% over the past six months, compared to a 21.25% return for the Insider Monkey Billionaire Index and 14% for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. Illumina has given investors a reason to look at it differently in 2026. After years of dealing with growth challenges and strategic distractions, […]