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You’re Invited: What Can We Achieve When We Put Food First For Health?

Join Food Tank in Philadelphia to talk about the collaboration, legislation, and innovation that prioritizes our dietary well-being.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • foodtank.com
Are you addicted to your phone? What scientists say about screen time and social media

Experts unpack the science of screen addiction and how to build a healthier relationship with technology

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Entertainment RX: Matthew Gilbert's recommendations for the grieving

Entertainment RX is an entertainment-guided advice column offering things to read, listen to, or watch that somehow address — or, in some cases, distract from — the issues readers write in about.

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Oct 16 • 5:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • bostonglobe.com
Opinion | Why Is No One Doing Anything About Affordability?

Can 1990s-style politics make a comeback?

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Oct 16 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
‘I’m on a War Footing’: Terry Tao and the Crisis in Math

The Fields Medalist and celebrated mathematician is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.

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Oct 16 • 5:02 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Hegseth’s military imposes testosterone testing despite concerns about the science

Former military doctors say the new policy won’t do what the Pentagon wants. Troops worry it will affect their careers.

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • ms.now
Public health nurse talks about the moment she learned to ask for help

For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.

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Oct 16 • 4:48 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Attacks on health care in the West Bank (Since 1 January - 30 September 2026)

Infographic in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health and Safety and Security; published on 16 Oct 2026 by WHO

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Oct 16 • 4:03 AM EDT • Health • reliefweb.int
Commentary: Philly voters care about local issues, but some wonder if their vote matters

Less than 30 days ahead of the 2026 midterms and almost nobody I talk to in Philadelphia is excited. Not my neighbors.

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Oct 16 • 3:47 AM EDT • Politics • penncapital-star.com
Attacks on health care in the Gaza Strip (Since 1 January 2026 - 30 September 2026)

Infographic in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health and Safety and Security; published on 16 Oct 2026 by WHO

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Oct 16 • 3:33 AM EDT • Health • reliefweb.int
What doctors want patients to know about food poisoning

Food poisoning can cause vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to spot warning signs, recover safely, prevent illness and when to call your doctor.

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Oct 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • ama-assn.org
Weird and misleading political ads: How to talk to kids about them

It’s hard to distinguish reality from fiction in a world of AI and desensitization.

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Oct 16 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • bostonglobe.com
Hill, Jones agree on tariffs, disagree elsewhere in spirited debate

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic opponent, Chris Jones, both don’t support President Trump’s tariff policies, but they disagreed about many other issues in a spirited but...

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Oct 16 • 1:58 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Where to watch World Gymnastics Championships 2026: Schedule, times, channels, live streams for men, women

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 World Gymnastics Championships, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual meet.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Lucie Arnaz marks “I Love Lucy” 75th anniversary with heartfelt tribute to parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

The classic sitcom about Ricky and Lucy Ricardo continues to air in reruns.

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Oct 16 • 12:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Ohio's gas tax holiday isn't just about saving at the pump

Opinion: Ohio's diesel tax savings offers truckers a reason to fill up here.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • cincinnati.com
Controversy over Musk military system in Ukraine pitches relations with US into deeper crisis

The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Controversy over Musk military system in Ukraine pitches relations with US into deeper crisis

The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
An Amazon 'science fair' and quashed legislation: A busy day for debate on Trenton data centers

On Thursday, Amazon hosted an open house about its potential 600-acre data center in St. Clair and Madison Townships. Trenton City Council also voted to withdraw several pieces of legislation proposing financial benefits for residents that would only take effect if voters reject Issue 17.

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Oct 15 • 11:29 PM EDT • Science • wvxu.org
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Billy Joel Says 'I'm Not Allowed to Drive' Before He Sells Motorcycles

Billy Joel shares an update about his health and says that at the moment, he's not allowed to drive.

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Oct 15 • 9:39 PM EDT • Health • rollingstone.com
Chris Ilitch Sends Message About Dylan Larkin’s Future

Chris Ilitch addresses Dylan Larkin's uncertain Red Wings future and delivers a message of support amid the former captain's trade request.

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Oct 15 • 9:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails

A protester yelling about AI data centers sparked a fiery clash between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson.

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Oct 15 • 9:12 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Rare N2 dimer could let scientists answer questions about global ...

New technique could track how synthetic fertiliser use has disturbed ecological balance

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Oct 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • chemistryworld.com
Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret

Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable plastics completely broke down in soil within about a year, while conventional plastic remained largely unchanged.

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Oct 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand meets with small business owners, city officials in Marshalltown

MARSHALLTOWN – Slightly more than 10 small business owners and Marshalltown city officials met with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand on Friday, Oct. 9, to talk about what was on their minds, and wages and healthcare were big topics. Alfonso Medina, the owner of La Carreta, hosted the small business roundtable discussion at his restaurant. […]

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Oct 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • northtamatelegraph.com
Attorney General Ford talks about hardships, family and the road to politics

We explore the personal journey of Aaron Ford, the Democratic nominee for Nevada Governor.

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Oct 15 • 7:39 PM EDT • Politics • 2news.com
Joe Manganiello shares shocking hospital photos showing dramatic weight loss after near-death health crisis

‘Magic Mike’ star Joe Manganiello shares photos of his dramatic weight loss during the health scare he writes about in his new book, ‘Bloodlines.’

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Oct 15 • 7:21 PM EDT • Health • ew.com
Ojeda wants to end Iran War, improve economy and affordable healthcare

Richard Ojeda chats about the campaign trail, the war in Iran and much more as the challenger gets ready for the final sprint to election day.

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Oct 15 • 7:18 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay

During Thursday’s finance committee meeting, a committee member questioned Mayor Carletta Davis about confusion surrounding the city’s health insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Oct 15 • 6:59 PM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
Steph Curry Opens Up About Offseason Conversations With LeBron James

Golden State's star guard says there was talk this summer before the surprise move to Philadelphia.

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Oct 15 • 6:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How U.S. Support to Ukraine Has Evolved Under Trump

President Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about the future of U.S. support.

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Oct 15 • 6:37 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Meet Omar & Roxanne of Into The Blue Rooting

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 🏠 On this episode of the Cutler Bay Business Association spotlight, meet Omar and Roxanne of Into The Blue Roofing for a conversation about entrepreneurship, the roofing industry, and building a business that serves the South Florida community. Omar and Roxanne share their experiences in business, the work behind […]

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Oct 15 • 6:34 PM EDT • Business • communitynewspapers.com
Prichard finance committee meeting raise questions about employee health insurance and potential pay increases

Prichard finance committee meets as city budget runs more than two weeks overdue

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Oct 15 • 6:20 PM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
Arizona babies take a bite out of research

Like many parents, Megan Rivas wants to give her 6-month-old daughter, Monroe, a healthy start, and one of the ways she’s going about it could make a big difference for more than just her daughter. Rivas is among dozens of parents across the Valley feeding their babies an unexpected research ingredient — avocados — as part of an Arizona State University College of Health Solutions study called Guac & Grow.

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Oct 15 • 6:18 PM EDT • Health • news.asu.edu
Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center court fight

In a court filing, a lawyer for the White House said information about the president’s management of the center, including efforts to add his name to it, should be off limits.

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Oct 15 • 6:12 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Oct. 15: Why Feds Are Investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar and Why Science Journalist Cleo Abram is Optimistic about AI

Just weeks before the midterm elections, federal agents searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., seizing her phone and issuing around a dozen subpoenas, two people familiar with the DOJ investigation told NBC News. NBC News senior justice reporter Ryan J. Reilly explains how the move fits into a broader trend of the DOJ going after President Trump’s perceived political enemies and why it’s so unusual to launch this kind of probe right before an election. Then, Cleo Abram is a video journalist and the host of the widely popular YouTube series “HUGE* if true” and “HUGE* conversations,” where she looks at the potential and the solutions offered by science and technology. Cleo talks about why she’s still a tech optimist in light of growing AI doomerism and how her interviews with industry leaders have shaped her perspective on security and regulation. Lastly, we wade into the internet’s favorite controversy this week: singer and TV personality Kelly Clarkson’s social media fight with a Brooklyn shop over a mechanical bird. NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas spills the tea on the back-and-forth – and why the bird is now going for $15 million.

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Oct 15 • 5:50 PM EDT • Science • nbcnews.com
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The tech backlash is now in theaters

It feels like studios are finally ready to make critical films about Big Tech’s heavyweights.

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Oct 15 • 5:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • theverge.com
Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, optimistic about the week’s direct business. Direct cash cattle trade activity was relatively quiet on Thursday. There was a lone bid that surfaced in Kansas at $226 live, but the rest of cattle country has been quiet. It appears sellers are holding out for […]

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Oct 15 • 4:27 PM EDT • Business • brownfieldagnews.com
Independent candidate for governor accuses Sen. Marsha Blackburn of favoring political self-interest over the people

Independent candidate for governor Lauren Pinkston made claims against frontrunner Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee. Pinkston claims that Blackburn’s office is more worried about political gain that the people.

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Oct 15 • 4:10 PM EDT • Politics • wsmv.com
NASA Langley shows off new airborne science lab as first mission nears

NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton offered a look Thursday at the agency's newest airborne science lab as the first mission was about three months away.

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Oct 15 • 3:41 PM EDT • Science • wtkr.com
Person shot and killed near business in east valley

A person was shot and killed Thursday morning near a business in the east valley, Las Vegas police said.On Thursday at about 11:40 a.m., LVMPD Dispatch received

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Oct 15 • 3:40 PM EDT • Business • news3lv.com
IP Saves the Day On Streaming

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get started, I wanted to highlight a new idea I saw from Real Good AI, proposing a ratings system for AI use. (H/T to Anthony Kaufman’s article highlighting this.) It would look something like this: In general, I think that this is a solid, middle-ground solution that should appease both the pro-AI camp (who love AI) and the anti-AI camp (who wants to know if what they’re watching didn’t come from humans). Regardless of your feelings on AI/LLMs—I’ll never use it for my writing—transparency is often the best solution to many problems. In general, I think way more media outlets need to be using way more AI disclosures. My quick “Yes and...” to this idea: what about ads? In particular, I hate it when I see or hear ads that are obviously AI-generated, but a person or voice says, “I used this product”. AI doesn’t use products! Just today, I watched a YouTube ad where a “person” said they use some sort of rain wind chime...but that’s not a real person! They didn’t use this product. (Especially since the video of the wind chime itself also appeared to be AI-generated...) I believe most traditional advertising already has standards like this anyway.1 Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re covering the week of 14-Sep, and then next issue, I’ll be fully caught up with Nielsen’s new release schedule. In the future, I plan to put out Streaming Ratings Reports each Monday after Nielsen’s Thursday releases. Overall, we had some big new shows this week, like Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff_, Neagley_, which is off to a big, big start, and Netflix’s latest in its Monster anthology, which is their largest opening since June and the second-largest since One Piece came out in March. All that, plus Slow Horses returns, the trio of returning shows (Lioness, Reacher and Ted Lasso) continue to dominate the top tens, Paramount+’s latest crime drama, a big whiff for a Netflix original film and a precipitous drop for Netflix film charts, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to September 20th 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - IP For the TV Win Can I use the dirty word of entertainment journalism right now? IP. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone I said it. But IP works at the box office, and we’ve seen some evidence it works in TV too. Not as well, and not all the time—no absolutes here!—but often enough. And glancing at the Nielsen top ten…it worked this week! Take Prime Video, who has a monster hit in the crime drama Reacher. Would a spinoff work for that show? Yep! They binge-released Neagley, about a detective from the original Reacher series, and its eight episodes debuted to 29.6 million hours. Here’s how it stacks up to Reacher, one of Prime Video’s biggest shows: That’s great. Nearly as strong as Reacher’s opening! (Both shows started with eight, binge-released episodes, so this comparison is apples-to-apples.) Notably, Prime Video scheduled the debut of Neagley to overlap with Reacher’s most recent season, to help drive tune-in. Obviously, I love smart release strategies like that. And even though I wrote “obviously”, it’s not really that obvious, since streamers don’t often take advantage of natural overlaps like this_._2 Other data backs how well Neagley performed. It opened at second place on Samba TV for two weeks and got 51.7 million hours on Luminate. That’s the eleventh biggest opening on Luminate since May of 2024 and tied with Bridgerton’s third season opening. That’s a huge opening! Its IMDb is solid too, a 7.7 on 24K reviews. Netflix’s latest edition in the “Monster” series—which started with Jeffrey Dahmer and comes from Ryan Murphy—did well too, opening to 24.7 million hours. That’s the biggest opening for Netflix since I Will Find You in June, and second biggest since March. Unlike the Reacher series, this franchise is trending downward, though. The first Monster show—Dahmer - Monster—was giant. More than anything, I think this reflects that Netflix running out of extremely popular—if that’s the right word?—serial killers to feature. Still, the data says this is a very good opening. It made it to third place on Samba TV for two weeks. It also opened to 40.0 million hours on Luminate. That’s not quite as elite as Neagley, but still very, very strong. I’ll be honest: my priors coming into any given week are that IP works to help drive buzz for new shows, but TV shows need to stand on their own even more than movies, so they will succeed or fail based on their quality. But these two spinoffs definitely worked. Quick Notes on TV The top show, film or special this week? Football, again. Specifically, Prime Video’s season opener of Thursday Night Football. The games run long (three hours) but mainly a lot of people watch each game. That adds up to a lot of viewership. Paramount released the second season of MobLand on an unusual day for that service, a Friday! Often, they put their new shows out on a Sunday, as they did last year with a run of shows (Lioness, Tulsa King and Landman). MobLand didn’t make Nielsen in its first week, but on Samba TV it got to eighth and seventh place. Luminate had a smaller opening too, only 5.3 million hours. MobLand missed the Nielsen charts for its first eight weeks, so this season is off to a stronger start. (Bonus note: the first season streams on both Prime Video and The Roku Channel, but I only have it as Paramount+ on those charts.) I’ve mentioned a few times that foreign-language originals do lower numbers than English-language originals on Netflix most of the time. But I don’t usually emphasize what country those originals come from, and observationally, they tend to be from Western or Northern European countries, in general. So credit to Not a Stranger, a Turkish Netflix original, for breaking through on Luminate, getting to 7.9 million hours in its first full week on those charts. As I mentioned last issue, Crew Girl ended up making the Nielsen charts in its second week. That’s still a soft performance compared to many shows, but again this, one looks affordable. And if you’re curious, here’s how it stacks up to some other sports romance shows: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… …about a new data source and how it drives streaming viewership… ...what reality show is struggling in its latest season…. ...what Netflix film bombed…. ...How Reacher, Ted Lasso, and Lioness are doing on the charts… ...what obscure sport put up great viewership numbers… …how far streaming films are falling… …all the flops, bombs and misses for the last week… …and more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue, then we’ll be all caught up with Nielsen’s data. Yes! The goal is to have my report out on the Monday after I get Nielsen’s data. So next issue, I’m looking at East of Eden, The Great British Baking Show, a Willy Wonka game show (that people are upset uses AI, but viewers might not care), and a Cosby show spinoff reboot on Netflix, and Brothers on Apple TV (starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). That’s about it for TV, but who’s going to win the streaming week, The Breadwinner or Backrooms on streaming? Answer: Toy Story 5. Plus Netflix has a Unabomber film and a new Tyler Perry film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma tries to repeat The Substance’s run on MUBI, and Paramount+ has Jackass: Best and Last. Long term, Netflix is remaking Lonesome Dove. I love this choice, but man, there are a lot of westerns on TV right now. And they’re making Sega TV shows, including a Crazy Taxi TV show and Sonic show with an “edge”.

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Oct 15 • 3:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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Philadelphia Eagles announce Jalen Hurts out ‘indefinitely’

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without star quarterback Jalen Hurts on Sunday after the team released a statement about his health early Thursday afternoon. The Eagles released an official statement saying Hurts’ latest calf injury has progressed to a “movement in the small blood clot” on Wednesday’s most recent ultrasound. In Philly’s statement, team officials…

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Oct 15 • 3:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Justice Dept. sues California, asks court to force state to stop counting 20,000 ballots

The Trump administration asked a federal court to bar California from counting ballots from about 20,000 voters it suspects aren't U.S. citizens. State officials blasted the lawsuit.

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Oct 15 • 3:04 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
NBA preseason takeaways: What we've learned about all 30 teams so far
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Oct 15 • 2:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Texas taxpayers say about giving $250M in school funds to arena

"Screw recapture. I'd rather them fund the construction of a $100m hot dog stand."

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Oct 15 • 2:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • chron.com
Bucs' Todd Bowles warns defense about Steelers RB Jaylen Warren

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles urges his defense to wrap up against Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren ahead of Week 6.

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Oct 15 • 2:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Becky G opens up about her rise to fame and mental health journey

Latin superstar Becky G sits down with NBC News' Morgan Radford to talk about her latest album, Baraja Bendita, and opens up about her journey with mental health.

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Oct 15 • 2:33 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Scott signs bill targeting cannabis-related businesses ‘breaking the law’

“To be clear, Baltimore is home to legal, regulated cannabis sales. This bill is not about businesses that are following the law,” Scott said.

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Oct 15 • 2:25 PM EDT • Business • baltimoresun.com
MOSI Spooky Science & dental hygiene month

FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez takes us front row to MOSI's Spooktacular Science and talks to an expert about dental hygiene.

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Oct 15 • 2:20 PM EDT • Science • fox13news.com
New business association coming to Kettering

Leaders sat down for a panel discussion in front of dozens of businesses, where they talked about what the city is working to improve and the barriers they face.

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Oct 15 • 2:07 PM EDT • Business • whio.com
Children and young people broadly support health data research—but want safeguards

Children and young people broadly support the use of health data for research that could improve lives, but they want strong safeguards, transparency and greater involvement in decisions about how their ...

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Oct 15 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Apple is about to kick off four weeks straight of new product launches

Next week’s iPhone Duo launch kicks off what’s shaping up to be four straight weeks of new Apple products arriving in users’ hands.

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Oct 15 • 1:58 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
California students post gains in math, science and English in 2025-26

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California students made gains across key academic and success measures during the 2025-26 school year, with test scores rising in English, math and science while the statewide graduation rate reached a record high of 87.9 percent. For the first time, the state released assessment results and California School Dashboard data together to give families and educators a more complete picture of student performance.English language arts scores increased 0.5 percentage points to 49.3 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced, while math scores rose 1.1 percentage points to 38.4 percent. Science showed the strongest improvement, jumping 3.3 percentage points to 36 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced.The statewide chronic absenteeism rate dropped 1.1 percentage points to 18.3 percent. The suspension rate declined to 2.8 percent, marking the third consecutive year of improvement."At a time when California continues to focus on accelerating learning and closing opportunity gaps, these results provide important evidence that our sustained investments are making a difference," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "The continued progress we are seeing is a testament to the hard work of students, families and educators across the state—and we will continue working to build on these gains."The percentage of students prepared for college and career increased to 55.2 percent, up 2 percentage points from the previous year. More than 54 percent of graduates completed coursework required for admission to University of California and California State University systems, an increase of 0.9 percentage points."California has made important strides in expanding student supports and opportunities, but the pace of academic improvement reminds us that our work is far from finished," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said.Eighth grade students posted the strongest score trends in both English language arts and math. Science performance improved across all tested grades, with the strongest gains at the high school level.African American students demonstrated larger-than-average improvements across English, math and science. Hispanic or Latino students showed larger-than-average improvements in English and math, with positive math score trends across all grades.Students who were socioeconomically disadvantaged made gains across all 3 subjects, including larger-than-average improvements in English and math. Students who were homeless continued to demonstrate gains across grades, with particularly strong improvements in math."We are encouraged to see students making gains across all 3 major assessments and are especially encouraged by the progress of African American students, Hispanic or Latino students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students and homeless youth," said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the California State Board of Education.The progress comes as California's public school system undergoes significant demographic change. Statewide school enrollment declined to approximately 5.73 million students in 2025-26, nearly 500-thousand fewer students over the past decade.The number of students with disabilities increased approximately 25 percent over the same period, from about 680-thousand to more than 850-thousand students. Graduation rates increased across nearly all student groups, including notable increases for American Indian or Alaskan Native students at 4.3 percentage points and students with disabilities at 3.7 percentage points.In Downey Unified School District, the rate of students demonstrating proficient or advanced grade-level knowledge increased by 2.1 percentage points in English, 2.8 percentage points in math and 4.7 percentage points in science. The district aligned graduation requirements with college admission expectations and invested in inclusive special education practices, expanded career technical education and expanded learning opportunities."The gains Downey Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of years of focused, consistent work across the district," Superintendent Roger Brossmer said.In Exeter Unified School District, proficiency rates increased by 4.6 percentage points in English, 2.3 percentage points in math and 3.6 percentage points in science. The district placed a strong focus on phonics and the science of reading, particularly in kindergarten through second grade."The gains Exeter Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of having great people who are focused on the right work, and great students who want to do well," Superintendent Melanie Dorough said.Union Elementary School District saw proficiency rates increase by 1.5 percentage points in English, 2 percentage points in math and 4 percentage points in science. Teachers regularly analyze state and local assessment data to guide instruction, supported by strong core instruction and early literacy strategies."Union Elementary School District's achievement gains reflect a focused, data-driven approach to meeting the needs of every student while fostering a strong sense of belonging, safety and connection," Superintendent Carrie Andrews said.The California Department of Education is examining local results to better understand strategies and conditions associated with stronger student outcomes. The state has made significant investments in recent years, including literacy and math coaching, tutoring, expanded learning opportunities, community schools and universal transitional kindergarten.

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Oct 15 • 1:54 PM EDT • Science • actionnewsnow.com
McWane’s quirky critters show Birmingham how curiosity keeps science alive

If you’ve ever thought the animal kingdom is all about speed, strength and sharp teeth, a new exhibit at Birmingham’s McWANE Science Center is here to (slowly)

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Oct 15 • 1:37 PM EDT • Science • abc3340.com
Trump and Democrats make the election about Trump

President Donald Trump has been a fixture on the campaign trail in the final weeks before the midterm elections, with one ask of his loyal supporters becoming a standard part of his stump speech: “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” That’s exactly what Democrats are telling their voters too: Target Republicans who actually are on the […]

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HOMETOWN HEALTH: What is pneumonic plague? UVA health expert discusses concerns after Siberia lab death

The death has raised questions about what happened and how, and whether the disease poses a risk to the United States.

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Oct 15 • 12:12 PM EDT • Health • wdbj7.com
The best reason to care about Nvidia’s RTX Spark: ‘everything’ will run on Arm

Nvidia’s new laptops will run all your apps and games, the company claims.

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Oct 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Science Lab: Mike Pettine hire means what exactly for Christian Parker?

Make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys are throwing as many resources as they can at trying to right the ship in 2026, and Mike Pettine has officially entered the chat.

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Oct 15 • 11:58 AM EDT • Science • dallascowboys.com
Arsenal have business reasons for job losses, but it symbolises the bleak reality of how football is run

This is not just about Arsenal - but clubs' searching for efficiency off the pitch does not sit comfortably with their spending on the pitch

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Oct 15 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Better Business Bureau tells us about new scams you should look out for
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Sega Pulls Disastrous Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster From Sale Following Backlash

Creative Assembly and Sega have pulled Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition from Steam after a raft of complaints about the quality of the remaster.

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Oct 15 • 11:09 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Andrew Garfield, Elizabeth Holmes are set to crash the Oscar race

NEW YORK – After nearly three whirlwind weeks, the New York Film Festival drew to a close Oct. 12 – and with it, we got newfound clarity about this year’s

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Oct 15 • 11:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Claim that Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia is a lawyer comes under scrutiny

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.

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Oct 15 • 11:05 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Wyandotte entertainment venue gets next-door companion

“When the space became available right next door, it was a no-brainer to take it over,” owner Julie Law explains. “It’s another music venue, and we’re super excited about it. We definitely wanted to keep it…

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RFK Jr.’s Chimpanzee Conspiracy Theory

The health secretary believes that a common respiratory virus leaked from a government lab.

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Oct 15 • 10:53 AM EDT • Health • theatlantic.com
Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states

Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.

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Cincinnati Parks receives $17.5K grant for cardiac emergency preparedness

Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience an EMS-assessed cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, and about 90% do not survive, according to the American Heart Association.

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Oct 15 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Oliver Hudson offers life lesson to Collin Gosselin about his ‘tone’ in “Special Forces” sneak peak

The actor put his dad hat on.

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Oct 15 • 9:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Troy Aikman addresses Joe Buck quarrel, ESPN contract status

Things are getting very awkward between ESPN, Troy Aikman, and Joe Buck. ESPN has the Super Bowl this year and the Worldwide Leader is going all-in on promotion like we’ve never seen any network do before. But it’s about to be overshadowed by reports of a feud between their All-Star Monday Night Football broadcast duo. Buck…

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Oct 15 • 9:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Free Lamanda Park Workshop Hands Would-Be Business Owners a 17-Item Checklist

Starting a business in Pasadena comes with a list: a name, a legal structure, insurance, financing and a city business license that has to be renewed every year. A two-hour workshop Saturday at a Pasadena branch library aims to put that list in order. SCORE Los Angeles, the nonprofit presenting the session, says attendees will leave with a 17-item checklist of steps for getting a business established. The Pasadena Public Library is sponsoring the workshop, according to SCORE. The listing says the session is meant for people thinking about starting a business and for those who have recently started one. SCORE wrote that the program “cuts through the confusion and chaos” of figuring out what it takes to start a business. According to the listing, it covers the legal requirements for a start-up business, along with other practical steps worth taking. Beyond those basics, the session covers taxes, the elements of a business plan and marketing, according to the listing. It also weighs the pros and cons of different legal structures, examines the major causes of business failure and offers ways to avoid legal problems. Attendees will hear how SCORE can help new businesses succeed. Some of the rules a new owner must follow are local. The city’s Department of Finance requires that annual license to be displayed prominently at the place of business. Businesses that sell tangible goods also need a state seller’s permit showing their Pasadena address, and any business that prepares or sells food needs approval from the Pasadena Health Department, according to the department. Even charities are covered: “Charitable non-profit businesses are required to obtain a business license,” the department’s guidance says. SCORE lists two instructors for the workshop. Dick Mader, a SCORE mentor who serves on the chapter’s board of directors, started a media distribution

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Oct 15 • 9:22 AM EDT • Business • pasadenanow.com
Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.

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Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.

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Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.

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Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds

Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.

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Kid Rock Talks Eminem Collab 'Heal My Faith' & Killing 'Division'

Kid Rock talks about his Eminem collab "Heal My Faith" on 'Halfway 2 Jesus' and ending "division" in America.

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Q&A: Expanding climate models to better capture the complexities of public health

About a decade ago, a group of climate scientists described five scenarios for the future. Called the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), these scenarios suggest how socioeconomic development could ...

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What Wall Street may be forgetting about Meta's AI business

Wall Street may be asleep at the wheel on modeling out a more AI-fueled Meta business model.

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Oct 15 • 8:34 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of time on the candidates’ thought of heating, communication with constituents, property taxes, education costs, and other issues. It also was a time for the community to ask their own questions and see two candidates up close and personal at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department firehouse. Jim Vallette organized the hour-long event, which was moderated by Carrie Jones of the Bar Harbor Story. Ken Rozsahegyi provided technical support for the congenial event. House District 15 serves Brooklin, Deer Isle, Eagle Island Township, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut, Marshall Island, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Swan's Island, Tremont, and Vinalhaven. Jones advised as she began the question and answer part of the event, ”Treat everyone here like they are going to be the ones who might give you a ride in a rainstorm, pull your pet out of a burning building, or be the one grading your kids’ papers at school, okay?” She continued. “That’s it. Tonight isn’t meant to be a gotcha debate. The goal is to give people in the district a chance to get to know both candidates, hear what they care about, and understand what they’d actually try to accomplish in Augusta.” The questions and discussion throughout were kind. Eaton currently serves in the position. She’s a Democrat from Deer Isle, raised in a fishing family and has worked in nonprofits and volunteered for her school board. Noyes is unenrolled (politically) and from Southwest Harbor and currently a school board member, self employed as a mason. He focused on fiscal issues throughout the forum. Eventually, at Jones’ prompting, the candidates played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” for who would go first for their closing statements. Noyes used the opportunity to urge others to head to the ballot. “Whether you vote for me or Holly, it’s important that people vote,” Noyes said. He hoped the voter turnout in the district would be over 35 percent because that would mean people were truly engaged. Eaton stressed that she’s a Democrat, but in Augusta, her role isn’t about party. “I am a Democrat, but when I go to Augusta, I am there to represent the people of District 15. I want people to feel as though I’m accessible, that I’m responsive, and that I show up for the district,” Eaton said. Being there for others was vital, she explained. “When something comes before me in Augusta, I try to look at it through the lens of the people and the communities that I represent. How will this affect the people who live here? Does it make it easier or harder to raise a family here, to operate a small business, to work on the water, to afford a home, to keep our schools open, or provide the essential services our communities depend on?” Eaton said. Noyes spoke about fiscal responsibility and about the state being more responsive to communities and the ideas that come from them. “I feel that we desperately need to restore some fiscal sanity, a little bit. So when the legislature meets again,” Noyes said, “it could be critical for Maine residents that we don’t keep digging this hole that we’re in financially and keep raising our taxes so the struggling families struggle even more.” The two answered a series of questions from Jones, then answered questions from the audience and participants via Zoom. Jones asked what they heard the most from people about what was making their lives hard and what can the legislature in Augusta do it about those issues. Both spoke to concerns about heating oil costs. Noyes spoke to the three H’s: health, home, and heat. Eaton and Noyes spoke to the burdens of families with lower incomes, with Eaton mentioning LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program). They both were in favor of free community college and trade programs. They both supported the working waterfront. Both said that data centers—such as the one proposed in Eastport, which is out of the district—should be a local decision, but neither were in favor of it. The working waterfront was supported by both. Eaton’s served on the Maine Marine Resource Committee in the legislature. She advocated a diversity of fishing resources and less of a reliance on lobstering. Shrimp, she hoped, would make a comeback. Noyes worried about out-of-state pressure on the lobstering industry, also spoke of shrimp harvesting timings, and said he supported the lobstering industry. QUICK NOTE Carrie Jones is, obviously, the co-founder of the Bar Harbor Story, which made us have a bit of a hard time putting out this story and thinking it through and how to present it. We ended up with this article. The debate in its entirety is below, many thanks to Ken and Jim for making it publicly available. UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS The following events are or were organized by the League of Women Voters Downeast. DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 13 Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Candidate Forum: House District 13 125 State St , Ellsworth Featuring candidates Michael Cunningham (D) and Russell White (R), moderated by Cyndi Wood, managing editor of the Ellsworth American. DEMOCRACY FORUM Friday, Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Democracy Forum — Election 2026: What’s on Your Ballot RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Health Factsheet January - August 2026

Situation Report in English on Cameroon about Health and Protection and Human Rights; published on 15 Oct 2026 by UNHCR

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Oct 15 • 8:03 AM EDT • Health • reliefweb.int
Rep. Terri Sewell hosts healthcare panel with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Sewell talked about the role the Affordable Care Act has played in keeping health insurance affordable in Alabama.

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Oct 15 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • aldailynews.com
Mike Elko Addresses Controversial Remarks About Texas A&M Fans

Following a heated "cesspool" critique of Aggie media, the head coach takes full accountability for his team’s struggles while attempting to mend fences with a frustrated fanbase.

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Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists Made a Wild Friday the 13th ‘Doomsday’ Prediction in 1960, and It’s Almost Here

Sixty-six years ago, a group of scientists published a startling calculation about when humanity could reach a breaking point: They landed on Friday, November 13, 2026. The Independent reported Wednes...

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Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience, a Cognitive Science Speaker Series Presentation | Events

Speaker: Danielle Williams, Ph.D. Title: Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience Short Bio: Danielle is a philosopher of mind and science whose research examines the role of computation in our theories and explanations of the mind and brain. Her work brings together philosophy of mind, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, with particular interests in computational theories of mind, computational modeling, and the relationship between different explanatory and modeling strategies in the mind sciences. She also investigates philosophical questions raised by contemporary AI, including the nature of opacity in computational models and its implications for explanation in cognitive science. Alongside this work, she is a historian of cognitive science and AI, examining how the development of computer technology has shaped our conceptions and models of the mind and brain. Abstract: Scientists rely on various types of models to make sense of their phenomena of interest. This has led philosophers to take up a range of semantic, ontological, and epistemological questions about how models represent, what kinds of things models are, what we learn from models, and how they explain. One type of model that has been of particular interest to philosophers is the computational model. Computational models are commonplace in the mind sciences in general and neuroscience in particular, with many asking how computational modeling can help us understand the nervous system and its contribution to cognition and behavior. These questions are particularly pressing in neuroscience, as computational models have become a dominant framework for making sense of cognition. Thus, old questions about model-based science have re-emerged within the context of neuroscience, with many philosophers looking to established frameworks to understand how computational models represent, explain, and contribute to theory development in neuroscience. These established frameworks, however, characterize computational models as a homogeneous type which cannot capture actual modeling practices in neuroscience. In this talk, I argue that computational models in neuroscience are best typed as a kind of liminal model, a type I introduce to capture how the status of a computational model is determined by the epistemic context in which it is deployed. Indeed, the category to which a computational model belongs shifts according to the role it plays within a given context. ASL-English interpreters have been requested. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness

Even under general anesthesia, the human brain can analyze language, recognize different types of words, and predict what comes next in a story, according to a surprising discovery by Baylor researchers. The findings challenge our understanding of consciousness and suggest that the unconscious brain is far more capable than scientists previously realized.

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Is the EU research budget actually increasing?

Is a Horizon Europe budget of €158 billion a 10% cut or a significant increase to the EU’s support for research and innovation? What would seem like a question of fact has divided opinion in Brussels since the Irish presidency of the EU Council presented its negotiation box on October 10. The answer depends on factors such as how you adjust for inflation, whether you account for increases in overall EU wealth and if you care about absolute or proportional figures. The €158 billion budget in current prices, proposed by the Irish presidency of the EU Council, was quickly criticised by university lobbies and rejected by the high-level expert group led by former Portuguese science minister Manuel Heitor. It was also decried by the four pro-European political groups in the European Parliament. “How can Europe close its competitiveness gap while cutting the European Competitiveness Fund by 13% and Horizon Europe by nearly 10%?” asked a joint statement by the European People’s Party (EPP), Renew Europe, the Socialists and Democrats and the Greens/European Free Alliance. Together, these parties hold 63% of seats in the Parliament.In stark contrast, Irish foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said that the proposal “significantly increases investment in competitiveness, research and innovation,” Meanwhile, a presidency press release said that, compared to the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the proposal would “double the volume of competitiveness related programmes.” So, who is right? That depends on how you make the calculation.Compared to the Commission figure or the previous budget?The first thing to notice is the difference in baselines. When the MEPs say the Irish presidency will cut Horizon Europe by “nearly 10%” they are using the European Commission proposal for the MFF from July 2025, which allocated €175 billion in current prices to Horizon Europe. However, when the Irish foreign affairs minister said the research and competitiveness budget is increasing significantly, she is comparing it to the 2021-27 MFF, which had a Horizon Europe budget of €84.9 billion in 2018 prices.Her point holds when accounting for inflation. Applying a 2% annual inflation rate, the calculation method used by the Commission, the 2021-27 Horizon Europe would have a budget of €97.5 billion in 2025 prices. In comparison, the Irish presidency’s €158 billion figure in current prices translates to €140 billion in 2025 prices. Does the ECF count?But there is more to the dispute. In its statements, the Irish presidency lumped the research budget in with the overall budget for competitiveness. The Parliament statement, however, kept the two separate. This matters because the next MFF includes plans to add a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) to fund programmes meant to boost the continent's competitiveness. The Irish negotiating box allocated €245 billion in current prices to this programme.When this is added to the €158 billion for Horizon Europe, as well as programmes such as the EU education programme Erasmus+, the total for “competitiveness, prosperity and security” in the Irish proposal becomes €514 billion in current prices. But it is still uncertain how big a share of this competitiveness budget would go to research. The Commission proposal of July 2025 for the MFF included clear links between the ECF and Horizon Europe, indicating some ECF money will go to research. At the same time, the structure of the ECF is still being negotiated, and a substantial part of its budget is expected to support non-research activities such as defence manufacturing, decarbonisation and digital infrastructure. Related articlesCouncil floats 9.6% budget cut to next Horizon EuropeResearch community to appeal to national governments over planned EU budget cutEU own resources ‘essential’ for future research budget, says leading MEPSo, it is by looking at competitiveness rather than research, or combining the two, that the Irish presidency can claim that its proposed budget will significantly increase investment in competitiveness, research and innovation.According to the Irish presidency proposal, Horizon Europe and other competitiveness-related programmes in the current multiannual budget received €221 billion in current prices. However, since this money is being distributed from 2021 to 2027, it is not directly comparable to the €514 billion in current prices which will be distributed from 2028 to 2034.Research as a proportion of the MFFBut the relative rise in competitiveness-related programmes points to another important distinction: whether you look at the research budget in absolute terms or as a share of the overall MFF. Here, too, the size of the research budget has risen, although only slightly. In the 2021-27 MFF, Horizon Europe accounted for 7% of the total budget. In the Irish presidency’s proposal, it amounts to 8.7%. The share for the total competitiveness envelope went from 17.7% in the current MFF to 28.1% in the Irish presidency proposal.This proportional share may seem irrelevant to universities looking for research funding, but it is becoming significant as budget negotiations between the Parliament, the Commission and the Council begin. On October 2, a group of 17 southern and eastern European countries sent out a statement calling for the EU agriculture and cohesion budgets to be protected. The Parliament’s co-rapporteur on the budget, Siegfried Mureșan of the EPP, has also said that the research envelope is likely to be cut disproportionately as the budget is slimmed down during negotiations.

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Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Chicago Bears’ Rookie Safety Dillon Thieneman is ‘All Ball’

Some fascinating conversation with Dillon Thieneman's high school head coach about what makes Dillon such a driven player.

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What If Your Business Could Grow Without Hiring More Employees?

Business growth isn’t about hiring more employees, but using AI to improve efficiency, increase profitability, and build a thriving business.

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SEC’s Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday the league won’t shy away from conversations about adopting its own rules to address issues in college sports if Congress fails to establish national standards. In fact, those discussions have already begun. Sankey spoke at SEC basketball media days in Birmingham, where basketball-related questions were few and far […]

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GTA 6 is Officially Eligible for The Game Awards 2026

We finally have confirmation about GTA 6's status and eligibility for The Game Awards 2026—the game is just about in for this year's show.

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Social Security announces 2027 cost of living boost for recipients

The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027. Some recipients say it won't offset rising prices. This adjustment means $75 extra per month for the nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries and about 7.3 million Supplemental Security Income recipients. Inflation continues to pressure household budgets and savings, and some older Americans feel the increase isn't enough. The Social Security Administration faces a looming bankruptcy date if a funding shortfall isn't addressed by Congress. Lawmakers have proposed measures to replenish the trust funds, including lifting the payroll tax cap to generate substantial revenue.

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Hatin’-ass KenPom?

As somebody on Twitter pointed out the other day, there are some significant disagreements in the preseason ratings between Pomeroy and Torvik, maybe more than usual. At least in NC State’s case, those two systems have lined up pretty close in the past, but not so this year—Torvik is a lot more optimistic about NC […]

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10 businesses opening or closing soon in New Orleans

Retailers, boutique hotels and more.

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After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back

The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.

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Kid Rock talks political controversy, AI music, new haircut and more

On the eve of his Christian album, Kid Rock addresses his remarks about Islam, celebrates his friendship with Pope Leo's brother, and more.

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Oct 15 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • freep.com
UVA Health physician dispels common misconceptions about antibiotics

Studies suggest that the old clinical axiom that patients must finish the entire course of antibiotics when treating infections may call for more nuance.

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cvillerightnow.com
Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change - AP-NORC

Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • apnorc.org
Patrick’s Politics: The public execution of morality

Content Warning: The following article contains discussions of execution The United States military is about to carry out its first execution in 60 years, and this time they’re putting in a v…

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • dailycampus.com