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Elizabeth Holmes broke down in tears watching Amanda Seyfried portray her in “The Dropout”
The moment was captured for the documentary about Holmes, “You Can See Everything.”
How Digital Entertainment Is Changing the Way People Spend Their Free Time
Digital entertainment has changed considerably over the past decade. Watching a game, following a favorite team, playing online games, and keeping up with sports discussions can all happen from the same device. What once required a television, a gaming console, or a trip out of the house can now fit into a few spare minutes […]
Giants Could Trade Lee for Savings and Outfield Opening
The San Francisco Giants must decide if Jung Hoo Lee’s inconsistent production warrants a massive salary as rising prospects and urgent pitching needs force a roster overhaul.
David Hamilton powers Brewers to World Series
Is everything in baseball actually about the Red Sox, even when it’s not about the Red Sox? Somehow I feel like the answer is yes. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers last night to complete a four-game sweep of the NLCS and reach their first World Series since 1982. The first out of […]
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AS GOLDMAN SACHS CEO DAVID SOLOMON TAKES THE HELM
Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Council today announced that Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon will become its next leader, succeeding Brian Cornell, Executive Chair of Target Corporation. In this role, Solomon will chair one of the nation’s most distinguished business organizations, bringing together the world’s foremost CEOs to confront emerging challenges, advance innovation, and help define the future of global leadership. Cornell has led The Busin
Opinion | Teaching Climate Science to Judges Isn’t Indoctrination
We teach judges what the science shows while leaving the legal conclusions where they belong: with the judges.
‘Rocky Horror Show’ time warps into Rivertown Theaters
The original stage musical version of “The Rocky Horror Show” comes to Rivertown Theaters with extra late night shows and prop bags of things to throw.
Christine Drazan says she’s her own person, but will it matter?
When asked if she’s MAGA, the Republican standard bearer in Oregon said she’s an Oregon Republican and her own person regardless of who’s in the White House.
Durham’s newest shop offers custom apparel with focus on HBCU, Divine Nine gear
The business sells custom clothing and logo embroidering for businesses, schools, community groups, Greek-letter organizations, and others.
Morocco health alert issued due to diphtheria: US Embassy
In the North African country of Morocco, the country’s Ministry of Health reported a small diphtheria outbreak with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco in late September. Moroccan health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. This has prompted the US Embassy to issue a health alert for U.S. citizens in Morocco. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It spreads primarily from person to person through coughs and sneezes (respiratory droplets). Most Americans were vaccinated as children and have received Td or TdaP boosters as adults. The risk to U.S. citizens in Morocco remains low. U.S. Citizens may contact their local doctors if they would like immunizations. Embassy officials advise citizens to watch out for the following symptoms: Sore throat or hoarse voice, mild fever, a thick gray or white coating in the throat or nose, swollen neck and trouble swallowing or breathing. If you or a family member has trouble breathing or swallowing, please contact your local doctor. They also advise on the following actions concerning vaccines: Check your vaccination records and your family members’ records. Get a booster if you need one. Adults need a diphtheria booster (Td or Tdap) every 10 years. Make sure your children are up to date on their routine vaccines. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Fierce Healthcare Regulatory Recap: HHS presses medical groups on gender-affirming care for minors; CMS distributes RHTP funding to 5 states
Stay up to date on the latest across Washington, D.C. with this weekly brief. Read below for news from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16. | The latest news from CMS and HHS this week: HHS demands info on ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors, CMS releases more RHTP funds and more.
Northwest Side Burglary Spree 'Crushing' For Small Businesses Trying To Stay Afloat
A group of men drove a stolen Kia across the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, where they targeted at least 23 businesses, police and business owners said.
Schottenheimer reveals shocking new org chart for Cowboys coaches
The Cowboys are not making things any simpler, as they look to change how things are working for their defense.
Hackers disguise phishing as promising business opportunities
Fake requests for quotation lure sales and procurement staff to phishing pages, with nearly 73% of RFQ lures targeting credentials.
Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, with his portfolio adding mil...
Wizards Look to Build on Encouraging Preseason vs. Pelicans
The Washington Wizards aim to curb turnovers and sharpen defensive physicality against the Pelicans, while rookie Felix Okpara hopes to stand out again.
Everyone is Saying the Same Thing About Duke's Expected Top Scorer
The Blue Devils need him to get going.
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Waypoint: Business Aviation Converges On NBAA-BACE 2026
NBAA-BACE 2026 opens with a packed agenda spanning new technology, sustainability initiatives and keynote sessions, offering far-reaching insight into where business aviation is heading.
Keep politics out of our courts and off our public lands
In an era of divisive politics, one thing Montanans agree on is the importance of our access to public lands and waters. These are more than values we hold: they
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Could Be 8% Undervalued As Cash Flow Hopes Build
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in focus after its recent share performance, with the stock closing at US$29.25. Investors are weighing this price against mixed return figures across different time frames. Short-term momentum for Caesars Entertainment has been soft, with the share price return down over the past month. However, the year-to-date share price return of 24.15% and 1-year total shareholder return of 34.61% contrast sharply with a 5-year total shareholder return that is still...
TN Politics: As early voting commences, what are these state amendments all about?
Three amendments touching on crime and taxes top the ballot. What are people voting for?
Julia Stiles to honor Heath Ledger with 'really special' tribute on 'Dancing With the Stars'
The actor will revisit a beloved moment from their 1999 movie "10 Things I Hate About You" during the show's Dedication Night.
Amendment 87 will actually lower costs for many Colorado small businesses (Opinion)
As someone who chats regularly with small business owners, I hear one consistent concern: everything is too expensive.
Shaikin: Questions about Shohei Ohtani's health, a salary cap and Mark Walter loom for Dodgers
Major League Baseball is heading toward a turbulent offseason. There are four major things the Dodgers must address if they want to get back to the top.
Ohtani's health, salary cap, Mark Walter loom large for Dodgers
Major League Baseball is heading toward a turbulent offseason. There are four major things the Dodgers must address if they want to get back to the top.
Douglas County, a Republican stronghold, turns a lighter shade of red
Douglas County is turning a lighter shade of red — and its ramifications could reverberate from the local school board to Colorado's seat of power to Washington, D.C., though the prevailing expectation is that Republicans will keep the congressional seat in their column.
Microsoft, Health-ISAC dismantle phishing infrastructure targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare sector
Microsoft and Health-ISAC dismantle phishing infrastructure targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare organizations.
‘The Compass’ at UW-Madison asks audience to weigh thorny AI questions
The play at Mitchell Theatre, showing through Oct. 25, turns the audience into jury members in a criminal case that hinges on a teen’s use of AI.
Blake Butera’s Year One Gave the Nationals Reason for Optimism
Blake Butera's first season as a manager in the big leagues was not perfect, but did provide a positive outlook for the Washington Nationals going forward.
Samsung's One UI update proves everything Google is doing with Pixel is completely wrong
Google gives my phone bugs while Samsung gives me fixes
A St. Louis plant scientist discovers a trail first blazed by his grandma’s cooking
Antonio Brazelton used to think of himself as a trailblazer in the plant science field, following in the footsteps of George Washington Carver. But years ago, the St. Louisan realized he was overlooking his own lineage of Black plant scientists.
'Peak', The Beloved Indie Climber, Scales October's Stacked Switch 2 Release Schedule
Launching next week!
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.
Opinion | Why Is No One Doing Anything About Affordability?
Can 1990s-style politics make a comeback?
Power struggle erupts in Trump’s White House as midterm losses loom
Top personnel are jockeying for position as some expect Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to step down after the elections.
Leela Gray stresses blue-collar roots in 'closing argument' of CD 13 campaign
'You can't fix something when you're not listening.'
The record and the alternative
Elections involving incumbents offer voters something elections between newcomers cannot: evidence. Tom Sullivan need not tell Senate District 27 voters what kind of legislator he might be. After four years in the Colorado House and nearly four in the Senate, he has accumulated something more revealing than campaign promises. A record. Danielle Lammon offers something […]
Eagles Select Standout SEC Defender In 2027 NFL Mock Draft
Approaching the midway mark of October, it’s starting to become mock draft season in the NFL world. Since the Philadelphia Eagles are potentially just a few more losses away from reaching a selling point, it seems like the perfect time to glance at some potential additions from the rookie pool. In Pro Football Focus’s first […] The post Eagles Select Standout SEC Defender In 2027 NFL Mock Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Mark Stone hat trick powers Golden Knights to win over Flames
LAS VEGAS — It felt like one of those nights where the Vegas Golden Knights would have to do everything wrong in order to lose on Thursday. The Calgary Flames
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.
Democrats target Epstein ties to banks for action after midterms
WASHINGTON — Key Democrats on Thursday unveiled legislation that would force federal regulators to disclose financial records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The measure also would require regulators
Dodgers make surprising decision on Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of elimination in the National League Championship Series, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0, and Shohei Ohtani has been one of the biggest reasons why their offense has gone cold. But rather than dropping Ohtani further down the order or benching him completely, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts went…
Francis Bacon’s 'Sylva Sylvarum' Stars in New Art and Science Exhibit
Opening next month at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford, Plain Things Wonders marks 400 years since the publication of Francis Bacon’s influential experimental science text Sylva Sylvarum.
Is time speeding up? Here's what science says
Why did summers feel endless as a kid, but now entire years seem to vanish? Does time actually speed up as we get older – or does it just feel that way? Conspiracy theorists suggest things like...
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.
Unfinished business in Istanbul? Vincenzo Grifo and Julian Schuster address Freiburg’s European dreams
SC Freiburg supporters have made it abundantly clear that last season’s Europa League final defeat has done nothing to diminish their dreams of European glory. Ahead of Thursday evening’s 3-2 Conf...
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson confident in his record
Washington correspondent Reuben Jones had the opportunity to speak with the incumbent Republican in that race, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson.
Gov. Spencer Cox & Martin Luther King III Discuss Bridging Political Divides
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R), South Carolina former Gov. David Beasley (R), and Martin Luther King III discussed how faith leaders and political leaders can bridge political divides. They each shared a call to action, which included breaking bread with someone of a different background, working to make the world a better place, and preaching hope. The Salt Lake Tabernacle hosted the discussion.
Boston security guards could strike over health benefits
Security officers' contracts expired July 31, and the sole issue preventing a new deal is health benefits.
Hospital's lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by former doc, rival
RWJBarnabas Health is accused of colluding with a doctor and using confidential info to lure patients from Saint Peter’s University Hospital.
Big Ten Preview: Week 7
There’s a headline game in the Big Ten this weekend…and some other games, too. FRIDAY NIGHT Washington (3-3, 0-3) at Purdue (3-3, 2-1), 8 p.m. on FOX Details: Who is the more surprising 0-3 Big Ten team? Washington or Penn State? Well, the Huskies travel west to take on a Purdue team that suddenly has […]
Leader Entertainment & Sony Music Publishing Enter Partnership
Leader Entertainment & Sony Music Publishing have entered a music partnership, plus Amazon Music and more publishing news.
Inde Navarrette studied anime to learn screenwriting. She's onto something.
Turns out, watching "Jujutsu Kaisen" really can count as homework.
James McAvoy Recalls Being Bullied On Hit HBO Series — And He Doesn't Hold Back
The actor revealed it was his first day as an actor after finishing acting school.
Trump’s history of deriding people who failed the bar exam
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia reportedly failed the exam.
Focused Behavior Solutions Files for Bankruptcy Citing Reimbursement Delays as Key Cause
Focused Behavior Solutions, an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider based in Walla Walla, Washington, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy,
Why Kerry Washington Credits This 1 Role With Launching Her Business Career
The star said at the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala that she learned 'how to be a boss' by playing the iconic Scandal role.
Top Agencies and Producers Want Laws Forcing Studios to Devote Half Their Budgets to Indie TV and Movies
The American Entertainment Alliance is pushing for regulation that would help return ownership of series and films back to their creators.
11 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
From cozy fall activities to an exhibit that explores the minds of serial killers, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Suspicious materials sent to members of Congress, police say
Several other pieces of suspicious mail were sent to state officials this week, according to FBI.
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”.
Michigan needs more behavioral health professionals
When a policy makes it harder for a student to become a social worker, the impact does not end with that student.
NVIDIA Joins European Commission Initiative to Expand AI Resources for Science
Oct. 15, 2026 — Much of today’s scientific progress begins with computation. But turning accelerated computing’s potential into scientific progress — modeling climate systems, designing molecules, simulating materials and more — depends on more than breakthrough technology. Especially for smaller labs, early-career scientists or science-based startups, the hardest part of research can be everything that […]
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Oct. 15-18
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
New Withings Users Must Pay $99/Year for Apple Health Syncing
Withings, the maker of smart scales for measuring body weight, has announced that customers who create an account on October 13, 2026 or later must have a Withings+ subscription for automatic syncing of data to third-party apps, including Apple's Health app. In the U.S., Withings+ costs $99.50 per year. If you created your account on or before October 12, 2026, automatic syncing to third-party apps remains free.
Nina Dietz to Discuss the Public Health Impacts of Wildfires at the Milken Institute
Image The Department of Global Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health will host Pulitzer Center grantee and freelance journalist Nina Dietz at a Research and Practice Seminar. On Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm EST, Dietz will present on her Pulitzer Center-supported project The Toxic Side of Climate Change. The project investigates the hazards left behind by urban wildfires in Los Angeles and examines the long-term risks these toxins pose to affected communities. The project also explores what remains in the ash and debris after a fire, and how those materials impact public health. Dietz is a writer, documentarian, and journalist reporting from a background rooted in both science and the humanities. Her work has appeared in New Lines Magazine, Inside Climate News, Science Friday, and at Photoville, among others.
Hoopaholic’s Gazette: Will Something Wicked This Way Come?
In a week, live from Lawrence, Kansas, Louisville basketball fans will get a sense of what’s to come in the ’26-’27 campaign, without it counting as a W or L. Maybe. Depending on whether Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Brian Edwards issues a ruling, which will tell us — at least for a moment if not […]
WaPo to close Springfield printing plant, cut 118 jobs
The Washington Post plans to close its Springfield printing plant and lay off 118 employees by the end of 2026 or early January
Americans are warming to a healthcare idea that once seemed politically impossible
A new national survey reveals an unexpected divide over Medicare for All, but Americans appear to agree on one thing: Healthcare is getting too expensive.
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon's premium tablet gets almost everything right
This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.
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.
Justin Ishbia warns Chicago against the ‘cost of doing nothing’ amid Railyards backlash
The White Sox minority owner spoke today for the first time in a public forum since unveiling his plans for an 80-plus acre riverfront campus.
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.
Americans who go to church and trust science are also more likely to believe in ghosts and curses, research shows
Americans who trust science and reason more than their churches' teachings, but still believe in God or attend services, are also more likely to believe in magic than those who prioritize religious teachings.
Fall Sports Update: Volleyball Gets Back On Track
Women’s Volleyball (12-4) The women’s volleyball team swept both Northwestern and Washington to improve to 12-4 on the season. Penn State’s win over Washington was the team’s second against a ranked opponent. The Nittany Lions held the Huskies to just .113 hitting percentage, and Kennedy Martin rolled up a team-high 14 kills and four blocks. […]
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield appears out Sunday against Steelers
Baker Mayfield walked out to practice Thursday as a spectator. That most likely means he will be watching Jalon Daniels do his job as the Bucs quarterback Sunday against the Steelers.
NBA Star Kyle Kuzma New Business Podcast Read the Room
The Milwaukee Bucks forward and avid investor is launching 'Read the Room,' where he talks with founders, investors, scientists and other guests.
D.C. Everest's Kampmann wouldn't let multiple health challenges prevent state goal
She faced health challenges, a new doubles partner and long odds of reaching state. But D.C. Everest senior Brynn Kampmann refused to give up on her dream.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health
Note: Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day As respiratory infections rise in the fall months, washing your hands with soap and water is more important than ever. Regular hand-washing stops germs from spreading and lowers your chances of getting sick. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, and after coughing or sneezing. Washing your hands for […]
Woman charged with throwing, pushing toddler at Auburn business
Larri Alexis Webb is charged with willful abuse of a child, according to Auburn police.
El-Sayed again denies ties to Muslim Brotherhood
“I wasn’t raised by my mother,” El-Sayed said in response to past social media posts that allege his mother was active in the Islamist movement in the 1970s.
Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM
The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.
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.
Things I never leave Costco without, from executive Costco member
The Kirkland Signature organic chicken breasts and Bachan's Japanese barbecue sauce are a few of the many things I never leave Costco without.
Amazon launches new "personal AI" devices that can listen to your conversations and take notes
The products include a silicone wristband that can be clipped to clothing and a device that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone.
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
How Murray and Washington experts plan to ‘politics-proof’ public health
Three of the five experts on Sen. Patty Murray's new public health advisory group are from Washington state.
Atrium Health to invest $340 million to expand regional behavioral health
Atrium Health is committing $340 million over five years to expand behavioral health services across the Charlotte region.
Samuel L. Jackson's 'Tulsa King' spinoff 'Frisco King' gets premiere date — and Sylvester Stallone is back
Taylor Sheridan's new Paramount+ crime drama premieres Dec. 18, with Jackson reprising his role as hitman Russell Lee Washington Jr.
US Justice Dept sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens
By Andrew Goudsward and Luc Cohen WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department sued California on Thursday, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens
By Andrew Goudsward and Luc Cohen WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department sued California on Thursday, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged non-citizens
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department on Thursday sued California, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail ballots for the November midterm elections
CAA, WME and UTA Lead Coalition Pushing for Law to Force Streamers to Spend Half Their Budgets on Indie Productions
CAA, UTA and WME have joined forces as founding members of the American Entertainment Alliance -- which among other things wants U.S. legislation to force streaming providers like Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Disney+ to spend at least 50% of their budgets on independent productions.
Los Angeles Lakers season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27
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Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries
Everything together in one place.