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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.”

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
Are Bank Lobbies Still Relevant?

Local banking leaders say technology is changing the way customers use their banks — and their lobbies By Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11109 align=alignright width=300] Steve Gorczynski is M&T Bank Central New York regional president.[/caption] When was the last time you entered the lobby of your bank? If it’s been a while, you’re part of a trend of eschewing the lobby in favor of ATMs, drive-thrus, online banking and remote deposit. A 2025 study performed by the American Bankers Association revealed that only 9% of consumers use bank branches as their preferred way to do banking and 76% prefer mobile banking. The trend away from the lobby reflects consumer behavior in other areas of doing business, including online shopping instead of perusing the mall, ordering fast food at a kiosk, not at the counter and selecting curbside pick-up rather than walking into the restaurant. Consumers want convenience and going in the lobby adds another layer to the task. It also places consumers face to face with one or more representatives of the business, something less favorable to people feeling burned out from interpersonal interactions. Nixing or at least minimizing the size of the lobby isn’t necessarily negative for banks. Fewer people passing through their doors reduces overhead for building maintenance, staffing and furnishing. Greater reliance on virtual banking can mean closing brick and mortar locations and hiring fewer staffers to cover roles like teller and lending officer. “Our focus is on meeting customers where they are and giving them flexibility in how they bank,” said Steve Gorczynski, M&T Bank Central New York regional president. “While many everyday transactions can be supported digitally and through ATMs, branches remain important for more complex financial needs, offering face-to-face guidance and a more personal banking experience.” Talking with a commercial lender or working on a home mortgage are two examples where meeting face-to-face is more desirable for many people. They can receive immediate feedback to questions and can possibly reach their goals more quickly. But there’s little need to have a large seating area, long counters and numerous tellers for routine banking that’s quicker to handle virtually. Online banking can also help people on the go more readily complete banking tasks such as depositing checks, transferring funds among accounts and checking balances. [caption id=attachment_11135 align=alignright width=300] Tina M. Stephens is the vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank.[/caption] “The traditional bank lobby is certainly being evaluated by most institutions today, as the typical large, open and cavernous spaces do not necessarily meet the needs of today’s customers,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “Traditional lobbies often bisect traditional teller stations and customer service areas, which adds confusion, especially for the demographic who routinely use online banking and only access the lobby for customer service needs.” Despite the rollback in physical locations across the industry, Fulton Savings Bank began modernizing its six branch offices in Oswego and Onondaga counties about three years ago and have finished four offices so far in Baldwinsville, Fulton, Constantia, and Phoenix. “We made the decision to build a new branch across the street from our current office in Brewerton which will be completed by the end of 2026, and we will begin the retrofit of our Central Square office in early 2027,” Stephens said. “Our efforts specifically address where we think customers will be in the next three to five years and have greater flexibility to make changes out into the future.” The bank may be onto something, as numerous reports state that screen-weary Gen Z young adults crave more in-person interactions than virtual ones. If the pendulum continues to swing in that direction, it’s hard to see all physical bank areas disappear, even if they change somewhat. Fulton Savings Bank has also consolidated its teller and customer service representative areas to larger “universal banker” areas, where the bank representative can address all customer retail needs. A one-stop-shop experience appeals to busy banking customers who want to perform a few different banking tasks in one visit. Stephens also said that Fulton Savings Bank made additional technology and security enhancements and created flex spaces to accommodate bank meetings throughout the two-county branch footprint. At Solvay Bank, Elizabeth Lavier, vice president marketing and communications manager, lauded digital and online services as convenient and flexible for managing finances; however, “technology is not meant to replace what matters most: the relationships behind every account that have always been at the heart of community banking,” she said. “Even in today’s digital-first world, people of all ages still value the opportunity to sit down with a trusted banker for personalized guidance. We understand that some of life’s biggest moments call for more than a screen.” Lavier views digital banking as another way for the organization to serve customers rather than a replacement for branches, tellers and lenders, which tend to serve customers better for transactions like buying a first car, purchasing a home, saving for a child’s education, or planning for retirement. “Those conversations, built on understanding, experience and personal guidance, are what community banking is all about,” Lavier said. “At the end of the day, banking is about more than transactions. It’s about helping our customers achieve their goals and being there for them every step of the way. By combining the convenience of digital banking with the care, commitment, and personal service of a local community bank, Solvay Bank offers customers the best of both worlds.” Are Paper Checks Destined to Disappear? With the ubiquity of debit cards, online payments, virtual checks and peer-to-peer payment platforms like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal, will paper checks become passe? “In my view, paper checks are unlikely to disappear in the near future,” said Tina M. Stephens, vice president branch administration for Fulton Savings Bank. “They continue to serve a practical purpose by providing a clear paper trail and tangible proof of payment.” According to the American Banker, a leading trade publication that covers the banking and financial industry, in 2024, checks accounted for 65% of all payment fraud losses. Paper checks should be phased out, according to the publication. “The phrase, ‘The check’s in the mail’ probably sounds strange to younger people because the era of paper checks is rapidly drawing to a close. Put bluntly, checks are an expensive, insecure legacy that is a drag on the U.S. economy. Rather than wait for them to vanish slowly, the pragmatic choice is to strategically accelerate the transition to paperless payments.”

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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.”

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom of Climate Politics | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs

Title“Climate Fault Lines: The New Political Economy of a Warming World” Authors“Climate Fault Lines: The New Political Economy of a Warming World” PublisherPrinceton University Press

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Oct 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spia.princeton.edu
'Aladdin' star Mena Massoud teases 'Daniel' sequel after box office success

Mena Massoud is hopeful audiences haven t seen the last of the biblical prophet Daniel on the big screen, as the 35-year-old actor and producer says the success of Daniel The Fiery Furnace has opened

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Oct 14 • 7:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • christianpost.com
Boone County health department hosts community open house

Boone County's health department is hosting its first annual open house for community members to learn about its services on Saturday.

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Oct 14 • 7:26 AM EDT • Health • komu.com
Strengthening sustainability science through the German Committee Future Earth

Discover how the German Committee Future Earth advances sustainability science through interdisciplinary research, collaboration and knowledge exchange

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Oct 14 • 7:25 AM EDT • Science • openaccessgovernment.org
Beat the iPhone Duo pre-order rush with Apple’s Get Ready tool

You can already set up your pre-order now, before the pre-orders open on Friday (October 16).

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Oct 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Industry group head says Michigan's small businesses are stagnating

High fuel prices and added costs because of tariffs are making things difficult for a lot of people in Michigan. As Russ McNamara reports, that’s especially true for small businesses.

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Oct 14 • 6:42 AM EDT • Business • wemu.org
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Giants fill open roster spot with veteran linebacker

Giants add Malik Harrison to 53-man roster.

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Oct 14 • 6:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Madueke Was Screaming!' - Jurriën Timber on His Goal vs Lille

Jurriën Timber has revealed Noni Madueke’s role in his opening goal against Lille, after the Arsenal defender was named Player of the Match in the 3-0 win.

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Oct 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Finding Renée Richards: the complicated past and present of a trans sports pioneer

A new book explores the story of the tennis player who sued to play in the US Open after transitioning and, fifty years later, supports bans on trans athletes

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Oct 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
This KC business owner thinks Royals stadium will boost development. ‘We all win’

Nicholas Grunauer, owner of the Crossroads Austrian restaurant says the multi-billion-dollar investment could open the door to more.

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Oct 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • kansascity.com
Prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial

A British prosecutor has accused Russell Brand of being a “ruthless” sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Oct 14 • 5:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Google DeepMind opens its science AI models to 200 European researchers

Google DeepMind and Google Cloud will give up to 200 European researchers access to AlphaFold 3 and other science models, plus $3m in compute credits.

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Oct 14 • 5:39 AM EDT • Science • thenextweb.com
AIPOCH Launches Open-Science, Making Research Easier to Follow, Learn From, and Share with .science Packages

/PRNewswire/ -- AIPOCH today announced the formal public release of AIPOCH Open-Science, an open-source AI research workbench designed to help more people...

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Oct 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
8-year-old girl’s slime business opening at RiverTown Crossings mall

An 8-year-old girl and her family are working together to bring a slime shop to RiverTown Crossings mall in Grandville.

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Oct 14 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
Pathway Opens For Mets To Land Tarik Skubal

One of baseball’s major storylines this season was solved when the Detroit Tigers traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, who had won consecutive American League Cy Young Awards, to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Skubal is in the midst of a playoff run with the Dodgers, trying to help them become the first team in over a quarter […] The post Pathway Opens For Mets To Land Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 14 • 2:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Retirement advisors have a major small business opportunity

State mandates and plan complexity are opening doors for financial advisors in the 401 market.

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Oct 14 • 2:31 AM EDT • Business • investmentnews.com
McAvoy Scores in Return as Bruins Take Down Sharks

The Boston Bruins opened their four-game road trip with their third straight win. The Bruins (5-2-0) beat the San Jose […]

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Oct 14 • 2:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Businesses reopen after brass valves stolen for copper

Brass valves at a North Las Vegas shopping center were stolen. One business says it cost them thousands.

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Oct 14 • 1:29 AM EDT • Business • fox5vegas.com
North Las Vegas businesses reopen after copper theft cuts off running water

8 businesses closed over the weekend due to water issues

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Oct 14 • 1:29 AM EDT • Business • wcax.com
Put Me Out of the Leafy Green Business, Please. The Beef Industry Did It After I Asked in 2002. I Asked the Lettuce Industry in March 2006, and Six Months Later Came Spinach. Twenty Years, Forty E. coli Outbreaks and 12,883 Cyclospora Cases Later, Here Is the Beef Playbook, Line by Line.

The International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show opens in Orlando this week. I am not on the program. I have one

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Oct 13 • 11:38 PM EDT • Business • marlerblog.com
Columbia Bank says WA taxes factored into Arizona expansion plan

Columbia Bank says Washington's business tax increases are behind a new corporate office it's opening this month in Arizona.

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Oct 13 • 10:22 PM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Six Flags Entertainment Investigation Notice: SueWallSt Notifies Investors of Pending Investigation Into Six Flags Entertainment (FUN)

/PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: FUN) fell $1.02 in overnight trading to open at $10.90, a decline of about 8.56%, following reports of a fatal...

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Oct 13 • 10:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
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Commission approves live entertainment permit for one-man science and music show downtown ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Planning commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a conditional use permit for a building that will house Patrick Olson’s “The Art of Science,” which is expected to open in December or January.

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Oct 13 • 9:35 PM EDT • Science • thepalmspringspost.com
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Major Rochester Road construction project sparks concern for local businesses

From the month of March to July, one northbound lane will be open. From the month of July to November, one southbound lane will be open.

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Packers Coach Leaves Door Open for More OL Changes

The Green Bay Packers have started to find some continuity on their offensive line in the past couple of weeks, which has turned a 1-2 record into a 3-2 team. However, the team also has the injured Aaron Banks and recently signed Kevin Zeitler as a potential starter down the line. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich […] The post Packers Coach Leaves Door Open for More OL Changes appeared first on HEAVY.

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OLE Health opens Community Clinic Garden

OLE Health has opened a new community garden at the Davis Community Clinic, expanding access to fresh food, nutrition education and wellness resources for patients and completing a network of

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Pistons Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Faces Difficult Decision Before Season Opener

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff faces difficult lineup and rotation decisions ahead of the October 20 season opener against Boston.

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THE POPPY PROJECT POP-UP LIVING GARDEN LAUNCHES AT GALLERIA FORT LAUDERDALE TO BENEFIT HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Galleria Fort Lauderdale GM Angel Cordero, Mayor Dean Trantalis, Senator Rosalind Osgood, Steven Ronik, Ed.D., Representative Chip LaMarca, and David Cooley at the ribbon at the grand opening of The Poppy […]

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Medicare open enrollment starts soon. Here’s what to know

When Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15, beneficiaries will need to know the key changes coming in 2027. During fall…

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Saudi national accused of planting recording device in OpenAI executive conference room

Federal prosecutors allege the device was planted in a conference room used for confidential discussions about OpenAI's proprietary research, product plans and business opportunities.

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Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare dispute continues as open enrollment deadlines loom

A contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare could leave about 50,000 patients out of network starting Jan. 1, raising concerns among those who could be impacted.

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OpenAI in Early Talks to Buy Security Startup Trail of Bits

OpenAI, which is trying to develop a substantial cybersecurity business, is in early talks to buy Trail of Bits, a startup that finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software, according to people familiar with the matter. The size of the potential deal couldn’t be learned. OpenAI has ...

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UVM Health watchdog turns its sights to Vermont’s broader healthcare system

Regulators can put pressure on a narrow slice of Vermont’s healthcare costs, but in their last report, independent liaisons open a conversation of how Vermont can reduce costs more evenly across the healthcare sector.

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Trump’s new messenger: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a potential Midwest opening for the GOP.

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Trump heads to Alaska, Vance to Texas as early voting opens in Georgia

The president has been on a midterm blitz, holding rallies in Texas, New York and Tennessee, and on Monday night in Youngstown, Ohio.

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I grew my side gig into a $2M business after 20 years at IBM

Becky DeGrossa, 66, worked at IBM and then became a therapist before opening CounselingWise as a side gig. It's now her full-time, $2M business.

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UNC sets football season openers for 2027, 2028

The Tar Heels moved games against FCS opponents North Alabama and North Carolina A&T to late August.

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OpenAI says 'hidden' recording device was planted in office

OpenAI said a "sophisticated recording device" was found in one of its offices and that the company's own models identified the person who planted it.

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Griffin Museum Of Science And Industry Breaks Ground On Historic South Portico Opening

The $22 million project will open the museum's south entrance for the first time in more than a century with accessibility improvements, a café and a terrace overlooking Jackson Park.

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SerpApi GC on Fighting Two Tech Giants and Keeping the Business Moving

Speaking with Law.com, SerpApi's Chad Anson discussed what it means to be a startup GC in two David-versus-Goliath legal battles, why he believes companies sometimes need to litigate more openly, and the advice he would give any in-house lawyer suddenly facing a potentially existential lawsuit.

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The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude

Called WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft, respectively, the open-source applications are written in Rust with Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, as the Adobe replicas were, and are available for...

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New health center opens in Rock Island

The new MCL Health Center – Rock Island – a direct healthcare provider for unions and large employers – has opened at 7752 38th St. W., Rock Island. Premise Health, in partnership with the National Coalition of Labor (NCL), Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (MACRC), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 and the Midwest […]

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*POSTPONED* Behind the Science with Paleontologist and Curator of Dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano

***Due to speaker illness, this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in two weeks. If you registered for this program, please check your email for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience.*** Is the 21st Century the real Age of Dinosaurs? Today, more paleontologists are discovering more dinosaur fossils from more places in the world than ever before. Our understanding of these amazing creatures has leapt forward while their popularity has surged. Museums sit at the junction of these phenomena. The Smithsonian has been a center for dinosaur research for more than a century, and its collections include many iconic and scientifically important specimens. Today, Smithsonian researchers continue to discover new dinosaurs, but they are also uncovering more information about the ones we already know and love. New techniques and approaches allow them to investigate aspects of dinosaur biology, ecology, and evolution in ways that would have been inconceivable to early paleontologists. The result is an ever-improving understanding of dinosaurs as living, breathing, and thriving animals. This month, go behind the science with paleontologist Dr. Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the National Museum of Natural History as he discusses new discoveries at home and abroad, in the field and in the museum. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. ---------------- About the Series: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now!

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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 13

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

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Greta Gerwig debuts first look at an epic, full-hearted 'Narnia' for Netflix

Greta Gerwig has debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" that offers a full-hearted adaptation of C | Newsradio 1140 WRVA

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Greta Gerwig debuts first look at an epic, full-hearted 'Narnia' for Netflix -- and the big screen

Greta Gerwig has debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" that offers a full-hearted adaptation of C | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Bob and Joans path back to health started at Essentia

Essentia Health is preparing to open its state-of-the-art orthopedic center in Baxter this fall.

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Syracuse Basketball Transfer Speaks on Injury, Recovery

Tasman Goodrick spoke to SyracuseRoundtable in advance of the team's preseason opener.

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Oct 13 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine to open new Center for Advanced Medicine in Sunset Hills

The outpatient facility will bring together WashU Medicine specialty care, BJC Medical Group primary care and advanced diagnostic services.

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What the science of memory tells us about sexual assault cases

The investigation into the report of a gang rape at Cornell University has reopened a national discussion on sexual assault — in particular raising questions about how authorities respond to allegations and how well those who go to investigators remember details of their assault.

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Oct 13 • 1:20 PM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Katie Zacharia calls on Trump-friendly outlets in brief debut as press secretary

In her opening statement, Zacharia repeatedly praised Trump’s energy and touted the crowd sizes at his rallies, where scores of seats have been unfilled in recent days.

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Oct 13 • 1:03 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Tyrese Haliburton opens about Pacers return and championship aspirations

Nearly 16 months after tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton is opening up about his plan to get back there.

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Oct 13 • 12:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Summit Napa Valley Opens With Brain Science Sessions, Hands-On AI Workshops and Reveal of 2027 Experiences

/PRNewswire/ -- Summit Napa Valley, which opened Monday at The Meritage, is underway with three days of programming that combines brain and performance...

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Beyond Wellness opens in Rogers

Health services company Beyond Wellness recently opened its first Northwest Arkansas location in Rogers. It’s the company’s fourth Arkansas clinic. The new clinic at 4100 W. Oak St. is in...

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Warren Moore will succeed Amy Mansue as Inspira Health CEO in January

Moore's immediate priorities include opening a new patient tower at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.

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Oct 13 • 12:30 PM EDT • Health • inquirer.com
Choptank Health celebrates expanded care in Chestertown

CHESTERTOWN — Choptank Community Health System joined the Kent County Chamber of Commerce, community leaders, and partners on Sept. 22 for an open house and ribbon-cutting at its expanded Chestertown

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Knaus Berry Farm opens new season celebrating 70 years in business

Knaus Berry Farm customers began lining up for opening on Monday night.

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Oct 13 • 12:04 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry begins makeover of historic entrance

The museum is breaking ground on a project to reopen its original entrance, while preservationists raise concerns about changes to the building’s iconic design.

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Oct 13 • 11:23 AM EDT • Science • fox32chicago.com
Paramount takes over Netflix's Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, plans reopening

LOS ANGELES — Skydance-owned Paramount Pictures has taken over the lease for the Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades and intends to reopen the cinema, which has been closed since the

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Oct 13 • 10:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE STORIES: PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE BRINGS THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIXAR TO SOUTH FLORIDA

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Interactive Exhibition Opens Saturday, October 10, 2026 The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is excited to bring The Science Behind Pixar to South Florida on Saturday, October 10, inviting guests to step behind the scenes of some of Pixar’s most beloved films and discover the science, technology, […]

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Como president opens up on key reasons behind success story

Serie A side Como have risen up the Italian football pyramid quite quickly in the last few years. Their journey is well documented, especially as they find themselves in the Champions League right now...

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Oct 13 • 10:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New cannabis operator opens for business in Codman Square

Legal Greens Dispensary in Codman Square opened its doors last week. The recreational marijuana store replaces a dispensary that once operated there and comes after more than a year’s worth of regulatory hurdles from the state and city.

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Northwestern Opens as Road Favorite Against Michigan State

Northwestern opened as a 9.5-point favorite against Michigan State, but the spread has dropped to 7.5 as the Wildcats prepare for a key Big Ten road matchup.

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Oct 13 • 9:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Paramount takes over Netflix’s Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, plans reopening

Paramount Pictures is taking over the Bay Theater at Caruso’s Palisades Village, closed since the January 2025 fire, and plans to reopen it as a dine-in cinema.

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Rams vs. Cardinals odds: Opening lines for Week 6 matchup

The Los Angeles Rams host the Arizona Cardinals next week, and FanDuel has the Rams favored at the time of this writing by 12.5 points. 12.5 points is a rather large spread, so keep you eye on that line to move, though it’s no real surprise the Rams are favored even after their rather tough […]

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Amy Grant on How Her Health Journey Influenced New Album

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant joins TODAY to discuss "The Me That Remains," her first album of original music in more than a decade. The musician opens up about how overcoming her recent health issues influenced the new music. "I'm good," Grant says, adding, "I'm firing on all pistons."

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Tony Dungy shares his account of leaving NBC Sports

Jamie Lamor Thompson/Shutterstock.com Dungy opens up about NBC’s decision to move on Tony Dungy’s 17-season run at NBC Sports ended in 2026. In a preview of his interview with Sage Steele, the former Indianapolis Colts coach said NBC wanted younger voices and a different lineup on Football Night in America. Dungy also discussed his Christian…

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DNR Releases 2025-2026 Sustainability And Business Support Report

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of the Sustainability and Business Support (SBS) section's 2025-2026 report. The report highlights the many ways forward-thinking businesses, in partnership with SBS, are voluntarily outperforming regulatory requirements while achieving both superior environmental outcomes and operational efficiencies.

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Singer who dated Prince in the ‘90s says the pop star’s lack of fidelity wasn’t for her: ‘I couldn’t do that’

Elisa Fiorillo opened up about her relationship with the late “Purple Rain” musician in a new biography.

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The Museum of Discovery and Science marks 50 years — and looks to the future

A year-long calendar of festivities includes the opening of a new satellite facility.

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Hear Ankeny's Iowa House District 42 candidates on cancer, taxes

Republican Heather Stephenson and Democrat Amy Tagliareni are running in Ankeny's open-seat House District 42 race. Meet the candidates.

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Scientists Call For International Body To Oversee Advanced AI

In an open letter, the researchers said frontier AI models should initially be air-gapped from external networks and subject to independent oversight.

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USTR Seeks Business Input on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The USTR is seeking comments from stakeholders on the current and potential effects of the EU’s CBAM on U.S. producers, workers, exports and overall U.S.-EU trade. USTR is specifically requesting information on costs, regulatory burdens, EU market access, competitive effects and the possible impact of proposals to extend CBAM to additional downstream products

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Sugarland opener Payton Sullivan excited for first Iowa show

Rising country singer Payton Sullivan opens for Sugarland on their 2026 tour, including an Oct. 22 stop at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids — a dream come true for the former contestant on “The Voice.”

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FHSAA Open Division projections: Newman football still in after loss

Aquinas, Columbus, West Boca, Chaminade, Miami Central, Cardinal Newman, Cardinal Mooney and First Academy would be in the Open Division after Week 8.

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 17, 2026

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading all-in-one music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

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Artist Lita Albuquerque opens a show at Palm Springs Art Museum

At 80, artist Lita Albuquerque is the subject of a significant museum survey in Palm Springs amid a convergence of projects affirming her influence.

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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.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences launches national publishing group

Aim "to consolidate China's journal operations, strengthen international reach and promote open access and open science"

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Whistleblowing Portal Opens in UK for Film, TV Sectors to Report Abuse

The UK's Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority has launched a new portal for the entertainment sectors to report abuse and harassment

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Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun opens up about 15 years in entertainment industry

Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun has offered a rare and deeply personal account of her 15 years in the entertainment industry, days after revealin...

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Visalia restaurant owner hopes to rebuild after two cars crash into business

A car crashed into Mz. Glow's Kitchen in Visalia on Friday, leaving the restaurant damaged and its owner unsure when she can reopen.Owner Gloria Rodriguez said

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In Business: Martin’s Sports Shop in Nisswa Approaching 100 Years

https://youtu.be/sN_KQvgWpKY Rarely do you see a family-owned business reach the 100-year mark, but that's a milestone Martin's Sport Shop in Nisswa will soon reach. In 1927, Martin Dullum opened Nisswa Oil Company, a service station located in the heart of the city. Nearly a century later, that oil company has…

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Dartmouth Health’s New London Hospital holds ceremonial grou...

New London Hospital has broken ground on a 40,000-square-foot Surgical Care Center, set to open in fall 2028, to expand operating capacity and keep more surgica...

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Googlebook gets a Linux terminal to help users build apps with AI

Googlebooks are getting a Linux terminal, giving users access to a virtual Linux environment for development, scripting, and AI workflows

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Experts launch Europe-wide framework to guide AI use in mental health

The first Europe-wide expert working group on Artificial Intelligence in mental health launches today to the ECNP congress in Munich, where the group will host an open discussion, setting out the potential, the problems, and possible directions for AI in psychiatry and neuroscience.

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Rams open second half with a touchdown, lead 14-13
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De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos

Jackson Brady is a young businessman who loves fishing and building with Legos. A year and a half ago, the 9-year-old De Soto boy combined the two passions to start Lures for Lego Bricks, selling fishing lures at Madd Heifer boutique, 215 E. Main St., in De Soto and twice a month at the De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St. (open late April through October).

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Montanans shopping for health insurance face rising costs, shrinking subsidies, fewer choices

Open enrollment for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace starts Nov. 1. People with those plans faced higher premiums this year because of declining financial help from the federal government. Many Montanans chose lower levels of coverage or canceled their plans altogether.

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Applications for N.C. rural health fund open next week, expanding healthcare access in rural communities

The N.C. Rural Health Innovation Fund aims to improve rural health outcomes through technological innovation.

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Oct 12 • 8:04 PM EDT • Health • dailytarheel.com
Monday Night Football live discussion: Bills at Rams

Our Monday Night Football live thread is now open.

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Montana Democratic Party chair steps down, endorses independent candidate

Shannon O'Brien is the latest state Democrat to endorse independent candidate Seth Bodnar over embattled party nominee Alani Bankhead for Montana's open Senate seat.

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How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe

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