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Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds
A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.
Attorney General Hanaway sues Temu over data harvesting, deceptive business practices
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office sued Temu Tuesday for malicious data collecting and deceiving customers.
A New Business-Class Sleeper Train Is Launching in Europe, with Fares Starting at $73 Each Way
Berlin-based startup Nox Mobility is set to start service in Germany in March 2027, with plans for rapid expansion over the next decade.
Local Author Rick Spees Blends Washington Politics, Lobbying and Humor in His Novels
What happens when decades of experience in Washington politics inspire a pair of humorous novels? Local author Rick Spees joins CoastLife to discuss Capital Gains and Capital Losses, two books
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $226.37 and February live cattle closed $1.00 lower at $228.57. November feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $341.02 and January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $335.85. Direct cash […]
Chesapeake Bay earns its best report card in 40 years: C+
The Bay earned a C+ in its latest health report card, while the Potomac River scored a C-. Scientists say decades of cleanup efforts are paying off, but challenges remain.
Lena Dunham to bring back 'Girls' for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
“Girls” will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale | WWL
Lena Dunham to bring back 'Girls' for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
“Girls” will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Twins Earn National Spotlight For Work Away From The Diamond
A losing season did not stop Minnesota from landing a shot at one of baseball's top team honors, and fans can help decide it this week.
Enter the Zachbot: Trump’s new press secretary malfunctions on podium debut
Katie Zacharia’s maiden briefing was excruciating – at least her predecessor had delivered her propaganda hot
When 1 + 1 = 1: The Miserable Math Behind Many Media Mergers
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) The last few issues of this newsletter have circled two topics: September’s streaming viewership and all the Paramount/Skydance/Warner Bros./Discovery merger news. I’m happy to say on the Streaming Ratings Report front, we’ll be all caught up by early next week, then the SRR will come out on a tight weekly schedule. Then, after today, I’ll have slayed my PSWbD dragon. It’s such a big story, it demanded multiple issues. With the announcement of a name (just Skydance) and executive team, though, I think we can almost close the book on this story. In terms of topics, it becomes just another studio to cover. So today, I have one last set of takes on that merger. As I’ve sat with it, reading about who was staying and who was going, a big worry crystallized in my brain, and I gotta get that take out. Plus, I still owe you a host of “ugliness” that didn’t fit in my previous “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” takes. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - As Paramount Shuffles Deck Chairs, Will They Build or Consolidate? On social media—I try to avoid most social media platforms, but sometimes I end up checking in—the best joke I saw about the announcement of the new name of Skydance was from fellow reporter Claire Atkinson who pointed out… Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one. Later, though, I saw another Twitter response (that later got deleted, so I can’t shout the person out) that did give me pause. The person noted that the Titanic film made the better analogy: a super expensive project everyone in the town doubted that went on to conquer the globe. So yeah: on one hand, the image of the Titanic recalls the actual ship and its infamous end, but that clip is from a movie which proved the doubters wrong. So for all the skepticism of the latest massive media merger, one could wonder which way this one goes. Does it crash like the Titanic or rise to glory like Titanic, the movie? Either way, this deal is “Titanic”, looking at the massive debt required to close the deal, which is not going well when it comes to borrowing costs for Paramount… …or borrowing costs for Oracle. But I’ve started to get worried about another outcome: the sum of this merger will be smaller and weaker and less profitable than its former parts. In other words, one plus one won’t equal three or two, but an even smaller number. Skydance paid to take a traditional studio off the board, but they won’t really capture the upside. Let me explain what I mean, but first, let’s look at the series of news that inspired this thought. Skydance Sets Its Leadership Team As soon as the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros.-Discovery merger closed, the new leadership team announced a new name—Skydance, which I’ll use going forward—and a new executive leadership team. You’ve probably read through all the executive shuffling, but if you haven’t, here’s a quick, incomplete summary, in rough order of importance: Mattel’s CEO Ynon Kreiz—who previously ran Maker Studios—joined as co-CEO with David Ellison. HBO/HBO Max’s Casey Bloys will stay and run streaming. Former head of streaming for Paramount-Skydance Cindy Holland—who was also at Netflix—will depart. The former heads of Warner Bros.—Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca—are out. The film studios will be run by Dana Goldstein and Josh Greenstein. George Cheeks of Paramount will run Skydance TV, controlling all the TV production units. In comic book news, the DC films will still be run by Peter Gunn and Peter Safran. Lastly, the head of CNN, Mark Thompson, will stay in place. Let’s quickly opine on the particulars before diving into the broad ramifications. 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… Who I like and dislike in their next gigs… Why I think this consolidation will likely leave Skydance worse off… The math behind which mergers succeed and which don’t… A lot more ugliness in this merger… And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are reuniting on next week’s “NCIS: Origins”
The “NCIS” stars have not shared the screen in a decade.
Utica Zoo to celebrate 40 years of Spooktacular Harvest Festival
UTICA — The Utica Zoo will celebrate four decades of Halloween festivities this weekend as its annual Spooktacular Harvest Festival returns for its 40th year, offering two days of trick-or-treating,
Why Brewers could trade William Contreras after deep postseason run
The Brewers may consider trading Contreras.
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...
Bobby Pulido to play his last-ever concert amid his run for Congress
The show marks the end of a music career spanning more than three decades, during which Pulido earned two Latin Grammy Awards.
EA Sports' College Football Devs Reportedly Fear the Franchise Could Disappear by 2030
Developers working on EA Sports' College Football franchise reportedly fear that the series may not live to see the end of the decade.
US small-business optimism falls on dimmer economic outlook
The net share of independent business owners who expect conditions to improve declined 4 percentage points to a four-month low of 6%.
Albertsons launches business review, pulls outlook as profit falls
Albertsons launches a broad business review and suspends its financial outlook after a sharp profit decline, aiming to improve cost structure and shareholder returns.
Pennsylvania health officials report a sixth measles-related death
Pennsylvania is at the center of the nation’s largest measles outbreak in three decades, with a sixth measles-related death reported as cases continue to surge. NBC News’ Erika Edwards shares the latest developments in the outbreak and what to know about vaccinations.
Nick Sirianni’s kickoff decision against the Jaguars wasn’t as dumb as it looked. Here’s why
New CEO for First National Bank Alaska
After more than a decade with Betsy Lawer as President of First National Bank Alaska, a succession plan puts Darren Franz in the top job.
Over 12 Million Latinas Harmed by Abortion Restrictions and Health Care Cuts | National Partnership for Women & Families
New analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice reveals the harmful impact of abortion restrictions on Latinas four years after the Dobbs decision overturned the federal right to abortion.
RIP, homeOS
MacRumors was first to reveal the name "HomeView" last week, after discovering a trademark filing from a secretive shell company that we correctly suspected was linked to Apple. Apple was likely behind a "homeOS" trademark filing as well, but the company ultimately decided to stick with generic "HomeView software" naming, just like it refers to the HomePod's operating system as "HomePod software".
How OU 'earned' its upset win over Texas
Just two days after OU kicker Tate Sandell drilled a 47-yard field goal to give the Sooners the “golden hat” for the first time in three seasons, OU players and
'NCIS: Origins' sets epic reunion with Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly
Gibbs and DiNozzo are back together again in the epic "NCIS: Origins" reunion, a decade in the making.
Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Chatter is Different
When most superstars are involved in trade rumors, it feels like the bidding market is populated by the big-market teams. And sure, if the trade speculation about Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is true, it could feel a decent amount like that for him, too. There’s something different about Acuña, though, which could make […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Chatter is Different appeared first on HEAVY.
'Deceived' Julian Alvarez Splits From Agent After Arsenal Interest
Julian Alvarez has reportedly parted ways with his long-time agent, after Arsenal attempted to sign the striker during the summer.
Two High Courts Grapple With Climate Accountability
Last week marked a watershed moment for climate accountability in two country’s highest courtrooms. In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia ruled in favor of climate action in MACH Energy Australia v. Denman. Simultaneously, across the Pacific, the United States Supreme Court convened to
Georgia Sen. Ben Watson highlights health care, affordability and public safety ahead of midterms
By day, Ben Watson is a medical doctor. For more than a decade, he has also served as a Republican state senator representing Georgia’s District 1.
Aviva appoints Slabbert to dual leadership roles
U.K.-headquartered Aviva plc has appointed Johan Slabbert as managing director of its global corporate and specialty business and chief executive of Aviva Syndicates, effective Dec. 1…
Mary Mingle to raise money for mental health in southeast Missouri
The 5K run and walk will return for the sixth year on December 5. The race will start at 8 a.m. at Houck Fieldhouse on Broadway.
SEC announces decisions on revamped NIL policy, transfer portal
The Protect College Sports Act has passed in the Senate, but the legislation, which is aimed at eliminating some of the “chaos” that has affected college sports, and in particular, football, faces an uphill battle in the House of Representatives. Earlier this month, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise detailed some of the issues the PCSA…
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
They include at least 11 of 15 Republican members of Congress convicted of wrongdoing over the past two decades
Today’s irreverent politics ignore ancient wisdom: The need to know your limits
Many Americans have decried today’s politics as ‘shameless.’ The antidote, a political philosopher argues, may be more reverence – awe at just how difficult democracy is.
Today’s irreverent politics ignore ancient wisdom: The need to know your limits
Many Americans have decried today’s politics as ‘shameless.’ The antidote, a political philosopher argues, may be more reverence – awe at just how difficult democracy is.
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."
Albertsons Beats Second-Quarter Earnings Estimates but Withdraws 2026 Guidance Amid Business Review
Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings above analyst expectations, although declining comparable sales and weaker profitability prompted the US grocery retailer to withdraw its full-year financial outlook.
Today’s irreverent politics ignore ancient wisdom: The need to know your limits
Many Americans have decried today’s politics as ‘shameless.’ The antidote, a political philosopher argues, may be more reverence – awe at just how difficult democracy is.
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…
Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests
Team works to restore the sunflower sea star as 95% of these key underwater ecosystems have been decimated along the Pacific
David Jolly: Governor’s race likely comes down to undecided Black Floridians
About 10% of Black voters are undecided, Jolly said, with about 80% of siding with him. An NBC 6 poll shows Jolly with 76% of Black voters’ support and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Black Republican, with 10%.
'It was one of my darker secrets': Chuck Lorre looks back on Scientology, ‘Roseanne,’ Charlie Sheen
Former musician, Scientologist and Charlie Sheen punching bag Chuck Lorre created some of the biggest sitcoms in television history. Now he's written a dishy, thoughtful how-I-did-it memoir.
Republican US Rep. Glenn Grothman faces Democrat Brad Smith in race for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Brad Smith of Mequon, a National Guard veteran and political newcomer, is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah, who has represented Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for more than a decade.
With Only Three 'No' Votes, UN Adopts Political Declaration On Pandemic Preparedness
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) by a substantial majority at a
With Only Three 'No' Votes, UN Adopts Political Declaration On Pandemic Preparedness
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) by a substantial majority at a
Will Rockies Have Buyer’s Remorse With This Veteran Outfielder?
The Colorado Rockies entered the 2026 Trade Deadline as clear sellers with plenty of ammunition to offload. Two likely veterans to be dealt were outfielders Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak, who had put together very solid seasons with Colorado up to that point. But Colorado elected to keep both players, citing that they did not …
Medicaid provider might end its coverage for Ochsner network, affecting 70,000
One of Louisiana’s four Medicaid plans might no longer cover treatment at the state’s largest healthcare network, Ochsner Health System, after Dec. 1, potentially affecting 70,000 people.
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Moved, So What Is Drawing Attention Now?
A fatal accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Over Georgia has become the central focus for investors watching the stock after a sharp after hours selloff. The latest move leaves Six Flags Entertainment trading at US$11.92, with a 1-day share price gain of 4.47%. This partly offsets a 30-day share price decline of 9.15% and a 90-day share price fall of 36.63% as investors reassess operational and legal risk after the accident. The 1-year total shareholder...
Paul Bettany says Marvel transformed his life after he was told his career was over
By Francesca Halliwell LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - British actor Paul Bettany said Marvel has transformed his career and personal life after an unlikely twist of fate over a decade
3 Takeaways as depleted Spurs fall to Jazz
With Victor Wembanyama and three other starters looking on from the bench, the Spurs dropped a 119-109 decision at the Delta Center.
Tobey Maguire officiates wedding of ex-wife Jennifer Meyer
Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer finalized their divorce and were declared legally single on September 21, a decade after their separation.
More students are ruling out colleges based on politics, poll finds
Art & Science Group found that the share of students who decided against a college based entirely on its home state’s politics rose to 34% this summer.
Photo: Ridgeville Fall Festival
Visitors to the Ridgeville Fall Festival line up at the Old Fashioned Root Beer stand on Saturday evening. The fourth annual iteration of the festival featured a pancake breakfast, activities
Source: Dodgers' decision on sitting Ohtani hinges on health
The Dodgers will gauge whether Shohei Ohtani's lingering injuries warrant him sitting out but will keep playing him if he deems himself healthy, a source said.
Broncos Get Positive Injury News on CB Riley Moss
Denver Broncos get positive injury news on starting cornerback Riley Moss. The post Broncos Get Positive Injury News on CB Riley Moss appeared first on HEAVY.
Hamilton Assumes His Mistake in Singapore: 'Painful Lesson'
The Briton acknowledges that the decision not to enter the pits under the Virtual Safety Car was his and apologizes to the team for the lost points. He admits the medium tires didn't perform as expected and that their degradation cost him three positions.
‘Who Would Watch That?’ — Sports Media Analyst Not Sold on ESPN’s Super Bowl Alt-Casts Featuring Pat McAfee, Peyton Manning
Pat McAfee’s role with ESPN has only increased since the company decided to go all-in on the former Indianapolis Colts punter. But the most recent addition to his portfolio hasn’t gone over too well with fans and others in the media.
Insider Suggests Former Yankees Manager Replace Aaron Boone
The New York Yankees are dealing with the fallout of another disappointing early MLB Playoffs exit. World Series goals with a strong starting pitching staff ended in a decisive three-game sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. Some fans do cite the injury to Aaron Judge as a main reason for the loss, but manager Aaron […] The post Insider Suggests Former Yankees Manager Replace Aaron Boone appeared first on HEAVY.
Brandon Moreno's next assignment official for UFC 335
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will look to keep his winning momentum in December.
Who Will Break Nets’ 40-Year 1,000 Rebound Season Drought?
Not since Buck Williams dominated the glass has a Brooklyn Net reached four digits. Now, Day’Ron Sharpe faces the uphill battle of ending a four-decade rebounding drought.
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.
Political Considerations Increasingly Shape College Decision
The third iteration of the Art & Science Group poll finds that more students on both the left and the right are ruling out institutions based on the political climate of their states.
Parkersburg Woman’s Club raises $263 for Breast Health Initiative
The Parkersburg Woman’s Club raised $263 for the West Virginia Breast Health Initiative in a fundraiser where members voted on pumpkins decorated by members. The rule was pink had to be somewhere on the pumpkin. Members voted for their favorites with cash donations, raising the $263 for the Breast Health Initiative. The initiative promotes breast […]
Entertainment Look-A-Head: ‘You Can See Everything,’ ‘Musk,’ ‘Sense and Sensibility’
This week features Netflix show releases, video game sequels and movies. Some of the most anticipated titles of the year, like Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk,’ are set to release this Friday.
WHO invites organizations worldwide to join the Together for Science and Health movement
a global call inviting organizations and institutions to affiliate with Together for Science and Health, a new movement to strengthen the connection between science, health and society and build trust in evidence-informed decision-making.
6th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania; health officials say
Pennsylvania is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in decades, and the numbers continue to climb.
AMD releases powerful new mini-PC with 160 GB VRAM, 10 GbE and AMD Gorgon Halo
AMD has released a new mini-PC in the US. Arriving in the wake of recent Nvidia RTX Spark announcements, the new AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform hopes to surpass its predecessor with 192 GB RAM, of which 160 GB can be assigned as VRAM, and the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 with the new Radeon 8065.
If You Have a "Junk Room" at Home, Science Says You Likely Share These Surprising Personality Traits
You know that room. The one where the holiday decorations share shelf space with old textbooks, a broken lamp you keep meaning to fix, and three bags of clothes destined for donation – someday. You close the door when guests come over, maybe even lock it. Most of us treat that space like a guilty...
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
Steelers' Mike McCarthy has a huge offensive decision to make
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy won't have an easy decision to make very soon.
Health Literacy Month highlights importance of finding trustworthy health information
Patients are encouraged to use credible sources and partner with their health care providers when making medical decisions.
How State Rep. Gary Click balances politics and being a pastor
Both Gary Click and Lamar Ford say it is possible for faith leaders to bring up public issues without steering their worshipers’ decisions at the voting booth.
Below Deck is back! How to stream Season 13 premiere tonight on Sling
Stream the Below Deck Season 13 premiere tonight on Bravo with Sling TV and catch all the yacht drama live.
PAC linked to GOP firm is boosting Ohio socialist in Senate race
The socialist candidate says the effort is “deceiving” voters.
Political polls historically underestimate Phil Scott. Will 2026 be different?
Voters decide between Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo as late-season polls offer conflicting views on the tight Vermont race.
Fort Hood Victim’s Daughter Opposes Killer’s Livestreamed Execution, Says It’s Not for ‘Entertainment’
The execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in 2009, could be streamed live, though President Trump has not made a final decision
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
White-collar employment is falling while output surges
There is a striking contrast between the decline in employment in white-collar sectors and the rise in their economic output.
Belgrade road producer to Flint: Competition, permitting delays, affordability hinder business
Knife River in Belgrade, a local sand, gravel and asphalt producer, pointed to outside competition, permitting delays and affordability challenges as main hurdles affecting its business during a tour and
Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus. But the midterms could decide his future as leader
Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year’s midterm elections could be the New York senator's most important yet as some in the party have said he needs to step down
Judge orders Trump admin to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
Judge Ana Reyes issued the order following a tense hearing in which she blistered the government for having deceived her with its actions over the weekend
Read for the record 2027 brings communities together again
Big dreams often begin with little books, and Palm Beach County is turning the page on a new chapter of literacy, laughter and inspiration.
Scientists Predicted Humanity Would End on November 13, 2026. Should We Be Worried?
For decades, a doomsday equation predicted population growth better than most experts, until falling birth rates undermined its forecast of catastrophe in 2026. In 1960, Science, one of the world’s leading science journals, published an article with an unambiguous title: Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D. 2026. It predicted that on this future date—just over a
Marking World Mental Health Day, ASICS brings movement, mental health conversation to Malibu
The event revealed new global research on declining physical activity and featured a screening of Human Nature, a new short documentary narrated by Sigourney Weaver examining how modern life is quietly designing movement out of everyday life.
Sponsors sought for Bukidnon students’ South Korea science tilt
Sponsors are needed for high school students in Bukidnon who qualified to compete in an international science contest in South Korea in December.
Court declines to rehear Outcome Health appeal from Shah, Agarwal
Shah and Agarwal were at the center of one of the most high-profile corporate fraud cases in Chicago history.
Karl-Anthony Towns Expresses Disappointment in Knicks’ Contract Decision
Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to the New York Knicks tabling negotiations.
AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge
Console hacking and game decompiling are moving faster than ever.
Lancet Commission identifies seventeen catastrophic threats to global health
Global experts warn that today's decisions across health, finance, climate, defense and security sectors will determine how many years of good health future generations gain - or lose - to preventable illness and early death by 2100.
Rio Grande Valley Construction and Agriculture Face Workforce Pressures
Employment declines in construction and agriculture are raising concerns about workforce availability across South Texas, according to an October 7, 2026, investigation by The Washington Post.
Table, brick thrown at windows of San Antonio Deco District shops
When MySA visited the site on Monday, October 12, cardboard and tape were found plastered over broken windows at the Woodlawn Shopping Center.
What’s the White House press pool?
The TV press pool declined to participate in coverage of President Donald Trump on several days in September and October amid his attempt to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Today in Blue Jays History: Jays win ALDS Game 4
Memorable Blue Jays Playoff Moments 11 Years Ago Eleven years ago, the Blue Jays triumphed in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rangers. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Jays faced a daunting challenge. Yet, they responded with a decisive 8-4 victory, scoring early and often. From the recap: It […]
Pro Golfer Sarah Schmelzel Reflects on Nearly Two-Decade-Long Health Struggle as She Eyes 2027 LPGA Tour Return (Exclusive)
The LPGA Tour veteran often recalled waking up and asking, “Is my body going to work for me or against me today?”