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SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business

A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

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.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Retiring from Farming

Start now to ensure your farm passes to the next generation Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11062 align=alignright width=405] Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet: “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” he says.[/caption] Roughly 70% of family-owned farms will transfer ownership withing the next two decades, according to data from to the USDA census. Only 30% of those will remain in the family. The number of farms in New York is shrinking as the size of farms increases. In other words, there are fewer farms in the state, but they’re much larger. This is why succession planning is so important for family farms. A farm represents not only a way to make a living but a legacy and family tradition. Many families want to preserve the small farm segment of agriculture and the values it represents. Passing the family farm to the next generation can’t be left to chance. And it shouldn’t be left for “the kids to figure out” after the older generation dies. Succession planning in agriculture isn’t like other types of business retirement planning or personal final planning. “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” said Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet. “Most farmers, their assets and the way they live and survive in retirement is tied up in the equity in the farm. Those conversations must take place a lot earlier than they think. They’re dealing with something asset-heavy that may require a trust and tax planning.” NY FarmNet offers farmers free, confidential consultation services regarding financial and business management, and family, and mental health support for farmers in New York state. It’s a program of Cornell University in Ithaca. Howell urges farmers to begin the conversation early. Most family farms are run by generations with the oldest generation most involved and typically with fewer of the middle-aged adults and young adults involved. Some of the younger generation may have off-farm jobs and not live on the homestead. “Different people have different expectations on their legacy,” Howell said. “Intergenerational conflict and discussions can be difficult. It may be good to check with NY FarmNet or Ag Mediation to help mediate these conversations with a third party. A lot of farms have broken up because people can’t decide how to divide things.” New York State Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA‑certified, free or low‑cost service for farmers. Fair is not always equal. A sole owner simply stating that he wants to divide things equally among his children may leave one-quarter of the farm operation to an adult child who moved away and hasn’t sat in a tractor for decades. The three adult children who have toiled on the farm for 30 years may need to buy out the fourth, non-farming sibling but cannot because all of their money is tied up in the equipment, land and stock that supports their livelihood. Their payrate may not allow them to set aside much to buy out the non-farming sibling. As a result, they may need to sell parts of the farm off in order to keep it. However, doing so may limit their ability to sufficiently support their families. The farm owner may need to bequeath more assets to the farming siblings because their efforts have kept the farm going and without those assets and their work, the farm will cease operations. Howell advises seeking professional help on tax and legal issues. Without it, families can be exposed to expensive problems and infighting. A third-party expert can help farm families navigate what is truly fair in the family’s succession plans. Beyond the practical aspects of inheritance, succession also relies upon planning who will operate the farm and how. “I think it’s important that farmers understand the means and methods of farming are always changing,” Howell said. For example, many young adult farmers earn a degree at a school such as Cornell, SUNY Cobleskill or Morrisville, work on a different farm for a while and then return to their family farm with big ideas on how to improve the farm — if only their dad and uncles will agree. Intergenerational conflict is often centered on newer ideas such agritourism, online marketing and shipping goods. “It causes conflict,” Howell said. “A lot of it comes down to communication and respect within the family. If no one in the family wants to take on farming, what we’ll see is older farmers start to help trusted managers buy into the farm.” The middle-aged generation, now in their 40s and 50s, often struggle with wresting the helm from their parents. Howell said that many older farmers don’t discuss with their grown children their vital business information such as vendors, ordering supplies, pricing, recordkeeping and farm planning. They even claim that “the kids” aren’t ready yet. These gaps in cross-training may cause significant problems even before the older generation dies, if there’s an illness or injury. Howell urges farmers to document these processes and cross-train others on the farm how to handle these areas “to make sure if one person is incapacitated, the entire operation is not at risk,” he said. Mark Modzeleski, financial adviser, financial planner and president at Legacy Wealth Advisors of NY in Syracuse, advises families to talk sooner than later about who should be operating the farm. “Someone is driving the farm,” he said. “Have you decided who? Be honest when you have that conversation. Who do they turn to when there’s a question? Or who has the potential to be leaders?” Planning for leadership continuity is vital. Unfortunately, talking like this can become fraught with emotions if it’s only the family involved. Modzeleski advised finding a third party who can help drive the conversation. “Invite the right people to the conversation who can get you from point A to point B,” he said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” It may take sitting down a few times with an estate planning attorney who specializes in farm transition, along with a tax professional and others who can help moderate and plan. Family members, owners and possibly, integral farm managers should attend the meetings. “Figure out what you want your legacy to be,” Modzeleski added.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

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Oct 13 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

New method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, disease

Plants—like people—come in all shapes and sizes. And just like scientists want to understand the components of the human body to treat disease and improve our lives, they also want to understand how plants ...

Oct 13 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • phys.org

WATCH LIVE: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate

Oct 13 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

The World Cup was bad for some businesses in Los Angeles

A hotel-association study finds the tournament delivered the weakest boost of any recent mega-event, with workers’ hours cut and short-term rentals pulling ahead.

Oct 13 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com

'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological ages

Scientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.

Oct 13 • 4:40 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com

Cardoso to deliver 'Lessons from a Latina Health Psychologist' at Hastings College lecture

How do cultural identity, personal background and community support shape long-term wellness? Dr. Juliana Cardoso, associate professor of psychology at

Oct 13 • 4:35 PM EDT • Health • hastings.edu

Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $226.37 and February live cattle closed $1.00 lower at $228.57. November feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $341.02 and January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $335.85. Direct cash […]

Oct 13 • 4:24 PM EDT • Business • brownfieldagnews.com

Scheele Legacy Lives On as $1 Million “Transformational Gift” to Lakeland U Science Programs

Ronald Scheele, a 1966 Lakeland University graduate and native of Sheboygan, has given back to his alma mater ...

Oct 13 • 3:53 PM EDT • Science • whbl.com

Popular erectile dysfunction pill may deliver additional boost to aging men

Tadalafil boosted muscle precursor cell survival in a lab study, but researchers say the active Cialis ingredient also delayed mature muscle development.

Oct 13 • 3:52 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com

Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut

Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot

Oct 13 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com

LeBron James speaks out after making his 76ers debut

LeBron James scored 10 points and delivered 5 assists in his 76ers debut, then explained what it meant to share the floor with his new teammates.

Oct 13 • 3:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

ESMO 2026 Survival Guide for Advocates: Science, Spanish, Stickers and a Little Madrid Magic

ESMO 2026 Survival Guide for Advocates: Science, Spanish, Stickers and a Little Madrid Magic / cancer, ESMO, ESMO2026, Lived Experience, Lived Experience

Oct 13 • 3:09 PM EDT • Science • oncodaily.com

Why experts are urging parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children’s social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.

Oct 13 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions

The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions, education and more.

Oct 13 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • ucdavis.edu

EA Sports' College Football Devs Reportedly Fear the Franchise Could Disappear by 2030

Developers working on EA Sports' College Football franchise reportedly fear that the series may not live to see the end of the decade.

Oct 13 • 2:34 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com

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Oct 13 • 2:27 PM EDT • Health • youtube.com

How to watch Churchill’s famous polar bears live

Multiple livestreams offer a glimpse at polar bears, the northern lights, and more.

Oct 13 • 2:01 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com

Georgetown Business Gets the History Book It Deserves

“I lived in Philadelphia and Boston before I came to Washington in 1971, two cities that are guaranteed to give you an interest in history,” says Kenneth

Oct 13 • 1:29 PM EDT • Business • georgetowner.com

Keith Thompson obituary

Other lives: Academic and crop scientist specialising in optimum harvest

Oct 13 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

HRS: Walk to support mental health

Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.

Oct 13 • 12:19 PM EDT • Health • wavy.com

Iraola pleased with Liverpool performance despite Man City defeat

Andoni Iraola says he is happy with how his Liverpool team played against Manchester City despite losing heavily at Anfield at the weekend. City came away from Anfield with a 3-0 win thanks to goals f...

Oct 13 • 12:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

"That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy

As American comedy series Saturday Night Live airs a sketch lampooning the November showdown between Grand Theft Auto 6…

Oct 13 • 11:33 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net

What to Know About ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death and Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

The actor, who was best-known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” lived with cerebral palsy.

Oct 13 • 11:21 AM EDT • Health • today.com

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

Oct 13 • 11:18 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive

What is an organism, anyway?

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Among Only Six Health Systems Nationwide to Earn ASTRO APEx Accreditation for Excellence in Radiation Oncology Care

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute have earned systemwide accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), becoming one of only six health systems nationwide to achieve APEx accreditation across 10 or more locations. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety, quality and patient-centered radiation oncology care.

Oct 13 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com

Sen. Dornink: Democrats misguided health care policies driving another year of higher health insurance rates as the ACA fails to deliver on its promise

Senate Republicans sounded the alarm on another round of double-digit health insurance rate increases announced by the Department of Commerce, saying state Democrats raised costs and taxes, drained the Health Care Access Fund that was supposed to hold premiums down, and opposed one of the most successful tools to lower premiums through the reinsurance program....

Oct 13 • 10:38 AM EDT • Health • mnsenaterepublicans.com

CBIA adds 3 lobbyists with state government, political experience

CBIA hires Jack DeOliveira, Alannah Doheny and James Rocco to strengthen its advocacy on Connecticut business policy.

Oct 13 • 10:32 AM EDT • Politics • hartfordbusiness.com

Maren Morris, 'SNL' alum mock Shane Gillis' controversial joke

Maren Morris is giving her cheeky response after Shane Gillis' monologue on "Saturday Night Live" ignited backlash.

Oct 13 • 10:18 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com

Mourinho Deploys Valverde in His Best Position

Uruguayan star shifted to the right against Villarreal and delivered the game-winning assist.

Oct 13 • 10:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Uber executive overseeing robotaxi push to leave amid leadership departures

An Uber Technologies Inc. executive overseeing the company’s global autonomous efforts across ride-hailing and delivery will depart next month, the latest in a string of leadership departures in the division this year.

Oct 13 • 10:01 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com

WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska

President Donald Trump on Tuesday will devote a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head all the way to Alaska — attempting to bolster a Republican incumbent senator in another sign of GOP fears about retaining control of Congress after Election Day on Nov. 3.

Oct 13 • 9:49 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

WATCH LIVE: New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing

Oct 13 • 9:22 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

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

Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • coladaily.com

Island Businesses: Please Knock It Off With The Ai-Generated…

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

Oct 13 • 8:37 AM EDT • Business • nantucketcurrent.com

KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT TO PRESENT AT THE 20th ANNUAL LD MICRO MAIN EVENT

CEO Stanton E. Ross to discuss the completed video solutions divestiture, and the company's live entertainment roadmap OLATHE, KS, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE...

Oct 13 • 8:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • globenewswire.com

NVIDIA DLSS 5 gets 2X faster with 20% lower VRAM usage, now 10X faster than March demo

NVIDIA introduces a faster DLSS 5 model and a new Frame Generation preset. The latter delivers up to 35% higher performance on RTX 5060.

Oct 13 • 8:19 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com

Criticized for what? Maresca not sorry about Man City celebrations

Enzo Maresca has brushed off criticism of the way Manchester City celebrated their victory at Liverpool on Sunday. City triumphed 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since the club were found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial regulations.

Oct 13 • 8:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Jon Burrows sorry for wearing AirPods in assembly chamber

He wore the AirPods during Monday's no-confidence motions in four Sinn Féin ministers.

Oct 13 • 8:01 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com

Health-related product delivery on the horizon for Ohio State’s Grubhub Rovers

Ohio State Dining Services will partner with the Wilce Student Health Center to potentially use Grubhub Rovers to deliver health-related products to students, with hopes to launch around fall break to combat cold weather-related illnesses. Abby Hertzfeld, senior director of Dining Services, said health product deliveries should launch around fall break, Hertzfeld said. Jason Goodman, […]

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • thelantern.com

Sixty years later, Missouri's bold investment in nuclear science continues to save and improve lives

Mizzou is harnessing the power of MURR and NextGen MURR to fight cancer, strengthen U.S. supply chains, support national defense and drive breakthroughs in health, energy and technology.

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • showme.missouri.edu

Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations

/PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey to...

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com

Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations

/PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced the launch of its proprietary enterprise AI platform, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey to...

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com

Ronald Araujo holds the key to Liverpool's transfer plans

Ronald Araujo has been one of Liverpool’s most promising players in the early weeks of Andoni Iraola’s tenure. The Uruguayan defender was a surprise arrival at Anfield in the summer, joining on lo...

Oct 13 • 7:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Guernsey hosts Commonwealth politicians for learning event

The conference is organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

Oct 13 • 7:02 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com

Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI

The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".

Oct 13 • 6:20 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com

‘Unfinished business’: the people who want their AI chatbots to ‘live on’ after they die

Humans bonded to AI companions are contemplating ways to keep their bots going – often in defiance of companies’ terms and services

Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com

Michael Che's sense of humor is definitely darker than Weekend Update

'Saturday Night Live' writer and performer Michael Che returns to Netflix with his first special in five years, testing jokes about race, language and politics, and opening with material about Charlie Kirk’s murder.

Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

Tencent Music will discuss third-quarter results in a 6 a.m. Eastern webinar on Nov. 17.

Management will discuss business and financial performance at 7 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time; its investor relations site will host a live and archived webcast.

Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • stocktitan.net

'Wives' review: A play that's more manifesto than comedy

East West Players presents, in a co-production with Hypokrit Live Arts, the Southern California premiere of Jacklyn Backhaus' "Wives," directed by Arpita Mukherjee.

Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com

More populism, pro-Russian votes and TikTok politics. What Latvia’s election results reveal

This time, Latvia’s parliamentary elections were fairly calm, delivering a pro-European result without any unexpected Russian influence operations or major scandals.

Oct 13 • 5:26 AM EDT • Politics • edmo.eu

Popular singer and TV host dies at 86: ‘Brought joy to generations’

She had several serious health issues in recent years.

Oct 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • pennlive.com

Staunton Pride returns to Gypsy Hill Park on Oct. 17

Staunton Pride features live entertainment, food vendors, health screenings, a wellness hub and two official after-parties. Here's what to know.

Oct 13 • 4:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • newsleader.com

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged

A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

Oct 13 • 4:22 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com

‘Not Exactly What I Want To See Puka Nacua Doing’ — Sports Doctor Flags Rams WR’s Risky Play vs. Bills

Fans couldn’t have asked for a better Monday Night Football matchup as the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills delivered a thriller at SoFi Stadium. Although Josh Allen and the Bills came out on top with a 37-34 overtime victory, the Rams kept the game close and forced overtime in the final seconds of regulation.

Oct 13 • 4:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Liverpool must learn from Richard Hughes' mistakes

Although he only spent two full seasons at Liverpool, Richard Hughes oversaw some of the most historic moments in the club’s history. In the five transfer windows in which Hughes headed the recruit...

Oct 13 • 4:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Gen Z women want politicians who can make the ‘American dream’ feel attainable

An organizer with the Ohio Student Association said students bring up the cost of gas, weighing if it’s cheaper to commute or live on campus. They also talk about whether to get an unpaid internship or work a job out of their field of study to save money.

Oct 13 • 3:50 AM EDT • Politics • ohiocapitaljournal.com

Josh Allen clinches first overtime win of NFL career as Buffalo Bills beat Los Angeles Rams in thriller

Josh Allen rushes for 121 yards, passes for 210 yards and accounts for two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime; watch the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Houston Texans in the final NFL London game of the season at Wembley, live on Sky Sports from 2pm Sunday

Oct 13 • 2:11 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com

Here’s the Pumpkin Pavilion entertainment lineup and schedule of events

Get ready for live music, seasonal activities, food trucks, drinks, and more at Humboldt Park October 21-24.

Oct 13 • 1:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • milwaukeerecord.com

Can AI help healthcare move from treatment to prevention?

AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change.

Oct 13 • 12:47 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com

Roseland Community Hospital's labor and delivery suspension draws calls for state action

Healthcare workers, community advocates, and elected officials gathered Monday evening outside Roseland Community Hospital, calling on state leaders to intervene after the hospital announced labor and delivery services would be suspended by the end of October.

Oct 13 • 12:27 AM EDT • Health • abc7chicago.com

College football games on TV today: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch NCAA Week 7

Six matchups between Top 25 teams highlight this week's slate. Here's when and where to watch them all.

Oct 13 • 12:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

K8 News to stream Arkansas TV political debates

K8 News will stream the Arkansas TV political debates on K8 News Live this week.

Oct 12 • 11:30 PM EDT • Politics • kait8.com

Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Oct 12 • 9:27 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com

Indigenous culture, contributions celebrated at Rochester Museum and Science Center

The Rochester Museum and Science Center celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with traditional dances, crafts and educational activities highlighting Indigenous culture. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/indigenous-culture-contributions-celebrated-at-rochester-museum-and-science-center/

Oct 12 • 8:32 PM EDT • Science • rochesterfirst.com