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Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever
A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambush predator, similar to a modern anaconda.
Dodgers Make Decision on Shohei Ohtani Amid Benching Rumors
The Los Angeles Dodgers will not bench superstar Shohei Ohtani after exploring the decision following their NLCS Game 2 loss.
Anchorage House districts dominate political fundraising in Alaska legislative races
Legislative races for districts representing South Anchorage, the Hillside, Sand Lake and Campbell Lake could prove pivotal to the political makeup of the state House of Representatives.
Lando Norris makes big business move with investment in £500m hospitality company
The reigning Formula 1 champion has joined a £20million funding round for British hospitality platform Seat Unique
Analysing the Role of Summer Signing Dan Neil at Rangers
With Dan Neil making an exceptional start to life at Ibrox since joining Rangers from boyhood club Sunderland of the Premier League in the summer, we analyse his current role in the team.
Samsung Health Makes Sleep Coaching Easier to Start and Tailors Weekly Guidance
Sleep Coaching starts with three days of data and adjusts weekly, while Running Coach introduces advanced training and Scan Meal debuts in U.S. beta alongside personalized nutrition guidance
Samsung Health Makes Sleep Coaching Easier To Start and Tailors Weekly Guidance
Sleep Coaching starts with three days of data and adjusts weekly, while Running Coach intr
President Trump to rally in northern Kentucky Saturday
President Donald Trump is making his second political trip to northern Kentucky this year.
President Trump to rally in northern Kentucky Saturday
President Donald Trump is making his second political trip to northern Kentucky this year.
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.
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.
Harry Cohen gets the Jeopardy treatment in latest ad making politics fun
His buzzer might be on the fritz, but this ad assures voters his policies aren't.
Scientists identify clues to making immunotherapy more effective against glioblastoma
Two new studies led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center provide new insight into how the immune system can successfully be activated against glioblastoma while revealing ...
Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary
Ms. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.
Resident Evil 4 Remake On Switch 2 Is Capcom’s First Disappointment This Year
At least in handheld mode
Environmental, political advocates call for data center moratorium in NC
Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Yadkin Riverkeeper, No Data Center Rural Hall and the Carolina Federation are demanding state lawmakers pass a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers.
Analysis | The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
It has the makings of political intimidation, say some legal experts.
Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be
President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming.
Blackhawks Assign Lardis To Rockford, Clear Roster Space For Bedard
With Connor Bedard officially making his 2026-27 season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Chicago Blackhawks had to make a […]
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.
OTHER DESERT CITIES to Host Performance Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund
Other Desert Cities will make present a Special Performance benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. One hundred percent of the ticket proceeds from…
LeBron James speaks out after making his 76ers debut
LeBron James scored 10 points and delivered 5 assists in his 76ers debut, then explained what it meant to share the floor with his new teammates.
Santa Monica Makes Cut for Most Business-Friendly City
Santa Monica is a finalist for LA County's Most Business-Friendly City award for the second year. The city streamlined permitting, launched a $3M Economic Development Fund, and cut business fees.
Greta Gerwig unveils 'Narnia' trailer, addresses CS Lewis' faith, legacy: 'These books created me'
An emotional Greta Gerwig reflected on the influence of C S Lewis, the role of faith in her filmmaking and the daunting responsibility of bringing the beloved Chronicles of Narnia to a new generation
Katie Zacharia makes brief debut as White House press secretary
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt
Green Bay’s IgNight Market combines art, entertainment and a world record attempt
(WFRV)- Green Bay is gearing up for a chance to make history, and community participation could make all the difference. In this segment, Chloe Irish and Megan Grambsch from On Broadway Inc. discus…
Making virtual exams routine: what health systems need to do
Clinical validation, patient training, reliable data workflows and clear responsibility for follow-up will determine whether remote examinations can scale.
Rams Make Drastic Kicker Change After Crushing Loss to Bills
The Los Angeles Rams waived kicker Harrison Mevis and claimed kicker Blake Grupe off waivers from the Jets. The post Rams Make Drastic Kicker Change After Crushing Loss to Bills appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Review | ‘Kramer/Fauci’ revisits an AIDS-era odd couple
Daniel Fish’s “Kramer/Fauci” returns to their 1993 C-SPAN confrontation, making compelling theater from a direct, often heated exchange while adding flashes
SeaWorld Orlando closes Mako roller coaster after deadly Six Flags incident (exclusive)
SeaWorld Orlando has closed its Mako roller coaster ‘out of an abundance of caution’ as the ride is from the same manufacturer as the one involved in the deadly Six Flags Over Georgia incident.
Drone strikes didn't take out a Russian bot farm, but we were primed to believe it
A viral rumor illustrates people’s hunger to make sense of the division we see online.
Google lets you make personal Android apps for free now - with just prompts
It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need - no developer experience required.
Google Play now supports private, vibe-coded apps built just for you
Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
Google makes it easier to launch your vibe-coded apps
Google will eventually allow you to share your vibe-coded apps, too.
To turn invisible, we need to tweak the path light travels
Turning invisible is a handy superpower in fiction — we don’t see you, Sue Storm! — but the technology to make it work in real life has a way to go.
How Much Of Qualcomm Stock Rides On One Business?
Phone chip revenue is the central metric to watch at Qualcomm (QCOM). Handset chips generated $5.1 billion in fiscal Q3 2026, accounting for more than half of the company's $9.9 billion in revenue. Total revenue fell 4.0% from a year earlier, and a segment that makes up more than half of sales deserves close attention.
Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of The Month: Nicholson Makes Eight Straight Carries Count For Edwardsville
Edwardsville running back Jehki Nicholson earns Athlete of the Month after eight straight carries and a touchdown against Granite City.
The fate of the family business amid a corporate boom
A lot of family businesses make it to the second generation. Very few make it to the third. So a fifth generation is something special. We’re looking a
Scientists control where 2D semiconductor crystals begin to grow, addressing key challenge in stacking AI chips
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, only a few atomic layers thick, are promising materials for making AI chips faster and more energy efficient by stacking additional semiconductor layers on top of ...
These 2 Friends Quit Their Blue-Collar Jobs to Sell BBQ. They Weren’t Making Money Until They Broke Every Rule About How BBQ Should Taste.
They spent years selling food on weekends while working day jobs. When they finally quit everything, they made a bet most people told them was wrong.
‘Hunger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems breaks down ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ poison paradise
‘Huger Games’ franchise cinematographer Jo Willems takes EW inside the poison paradise arena of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping.’
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry begins makeover of historic entrance
The museum is breaking ground on a project to reopen its original entrance, while preservationists raise concerns about changes to the building’s iconic design.
'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.
Review: Resident Evil 3 (Switch 2) - An Impressive Port Of A Subpar Remake
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SIMPLY SCIENCE: Herbivores eat meat
At this time of year, life is scrambling to grow and reproduce before the days begin shortening again in the fall. Plants make energy from the sun, herbivores eat the
Celebrating Washington’s hidden makers
Statewide bus tour highlights the small- and medium-sized manufacturers housed inside nondescript buildings where most of the people who drive by every day have no idea what’s going on inside.
Manufacturing tour celebrates industry, highlights challenges
A bus carrying lawmakers, students and business leaders rolled through the Tri-Cities as part of a statewide tour highlighting Washington manufacturers and their role in the economy.
Jérôme Boateng joins Trabzonspor coaching staff
Jérôme Boateng, the former centre-back who ended his playing career in September 2025, has announced on social media that he has joined the coaching staff at Trabzonspor."I feel very proud and happy...
Padres All-Star Reliever Makes Feelings Clear About Free Agency
Jason Adam wants to remain with the San Diego Padres as he approaches free agency, and the veteran reliever believes his injury-shortened 2026 season could affect his asking price.
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden make Packers history vs. Bears
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden set a new franchise record in the win against Chicago and have the makings of a special wide receiver duo.
Proof Stacking — Or, the Compounding Value of Credibility in Business
It's not becoming the person with the strongest argument. It's becoming the person whose accumulated evidence makes the argument unneeded.
Kayak for Business in Partnership With Mesh Payments
Deal promises to make booking a business trip as easy as a personal one
Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI
The iPhone maker also announced the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini.
Apple enters new product category with HomeView device
If the HomeView takes off, Apple will have tightened its grip on its ecosystem, making it harder to move to a rival like Google or Amazon.
Making pediatric cancer more ‘visible’ boosts immunotherapy response
A new preclinical study reveals that blocking a protein makes neuroblastoma cells easier to detect and more vulnerable to treatment.
Cash Only, No Reservations, No Problem: Why This Long Island Restaurant Thrives by Saying No
Step inside Robke's to learn how a beloved business earned the kind of loyalty that lets it make its own rules.
NVIDIA Unveils "Preset C "DLSS Frame Generation with up to 35% Faster Generation
NVIDIA has updated its DLSS Frame Generation algorithm to be faster and more efficient. In the latest NVIDIA App beta update, rolling out today, the company introduced "Preset C," the fastest Performance Mode for DLSS Frame Generation. NVIDIA demonstrates that this mode can make frame generation...
What Happens When Domestic Violence Survivors Lose Health Coverage?
Health coverage is part of a vital safety net for people experiencing domestic violence. Cuts to Medicaid and changes to ACA marketplace coverage could make it harder for these survivors to receive and maintain care.
Should the Miami Heat Claim Lonnie Walker IV Off Waiver?
With roster deadlines looming, the Miami Heat could secure a dynamic scoring spark. Lonnie Walker IV’s explosive bench production offers the playmaking punch needed to ignite Erik Spoelstra’s offense.
Mavs Trade of Kyrie Irving? 'Makes Sense,' Predicts NBA Analyst
Kyrie Irving was named the Mavericks player who should be traded as Dallas balances his return with Cooper Flagg's long-term timeline.
Is Most-Watched Stock AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) Worth Betting on Now?
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AMC Entertainment (AMC). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Former Republican Greg Lopez on what he offers voters as an unaffiliated candidate for governor
Lopez is making his third run for governor, this time as an unaffiliated candidate.
Penn State plummets on latest Football Power Index
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Penn State a 0% chance to win the Big Ten and to make the College Football Playoff.
PIN IT: SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it
If you looked up early Tuesday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".
Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January
Trump’s reform law that seeks to make coverage harder to get, and to keep, includes working 80 hours per month
Inside the Circle: The bottle bill’s unfinished business
California's bottle bill turned 40 on September 29. I'm proud of the role I played in making it happen, bringing
Counterpoint | No conspiracy in delayed arrival of ‘Health Care for All’ analysis
"As authors of the legislation, we told MDH that we want the study to be thorough and done well, rather than rushed to meet a specific timeline," write state lawmakers John Marty and Liz Reyer.
How Two Crypto Billionaires Are Making British Politics More American
A pair of low-profile entrepreneurs gave $100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Party. The system may never be the same.
The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion
A doctor has recommended a course of action that is invasive, expensive, or somehow different from what you'd prefer. Is it OK to get a second opinion? The answer is yes. Here’s how to make the ask a little less awkward.
President Trump makes appearance in Youngstown
Ahead of midterm elections, the president visited Youngstown to show support for Republican candidates.
Dévy Rigaux’s aggressive summer approach has helped revitalise Feyenoord
Dévy Rigaux didn’t take long to begin making sweeping changes at Feyenoord. The former Club Brugge Sporting Director had barely been in post when he began making signings and replacing Robin Van Pe...
Gen Z women want politicians who can make the ‘American dream’ feel attainable
An organizer with the Ohio Student Association said students bring up the cost of gas, weighing if it’s cheaper to commute or live on campus. They also talk about whether to get an unpaid internship or work a job out of their field of study to save money.
Garmin MARQ Gen3 In-Depth Review: Worth It?
The Garmin MARQ Gen3 is the most expensive Garmin watch you can buy. But is it worth the money? And if so - for whom?
This 39-year-old quit 80-hour consulting weeks to make underwear for his struggling family business. He credits ‘sweaty feet’ for record profits
"If my sock doesn't fit just right, then when I get back from my hike, I go to the sock department," Minus33 President Lawson Glidden told Fortune.
Colorado protects the places that sustain us
Across the country, communities are confronting difficult questions about their future. How do they protect the places that make their communities livable? Keep rivers healthy and drinking water clean? Prepare for wildfire? Ensure every child has a safe place to play outside? As president and chief executive of Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit […]
Khalil Shakir makes the most of limited opportunities
Khalil Shakir led the Bills with 80 yards on just three receptions during the team's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Outdoor business plans changing as winter weather approaches
With the arrival of fall comes the knowledge that winter will follow shortly after. Business owners in downtown Rochester say that business can continue as normal indoors, but they must plan how to make up for missed revenue from patio patrons.
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming.
LIXIL Expands Housing Technology Business in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad
/PRNewswire/ -- LIXIL Corporation ("LIXIL"), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint...
Suns' Khaman Maluach Already Proving To Be Potential DPOY Candidate
The Duke product flashed elite defensive grit and playmaking evolution in a heavyweight clash, proving the sophomore center is ready to anchor Phoenix’s future interior rotation.
Four Padres’ Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2027
The San Diego Padres have one of the worst-ranked farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. That has posed a massive problem for General Manager A.J. Preller whenever he tries to wheel and deal at the Trade Deadline. However, Preller has proved adept at holding onto gems. Recent Padres' prospects such as Jackson Merrill …
Just politics or the ‘opposite of clever’? The risks and rewards of strategic voting
Vote splitting and parliamentary overhangs are not unheard of in New Zealand elections. But making them a deliberate campaign tactic is different.
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.
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.
This era’s public health threat is digital (Opinion)
We addressed car safety through design standards, such as airbags. Policymakers could treat infinite scroll, autoplay, streaks, algorithmic recommendations as design choices potentially subject to similar public policies.
Was Delay Of Universal Health Plan Report Unlawful? Does It Matter?
A Republican state representative has been on a crusade alleging lawmakers allowed a major report to be delayed without statutory authority. He may have a point, but Democrats say he’s harping on a technicality.
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.
J.T. Compher Could Return Tuesday Against New Jersey
Detroit has a call to make on J.T. Compher before the Devils visit Tuesday. #RedWings
Lawsuit puts politics of Frederick County data centers in spotlight
Data centers have become more than a development debate in Frederick County; they are now an election issue, with voters already making their voices heard at th
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.
Keri Russell recalls ‘having sex all the time’ with Matthew Rhys in disguises on set of ‘The Americans’
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys became a couple while making ‘The Americans,’ and now Russell reveals that they were ‘having sex all the time’ in their costumes.
The sharpest minds of world university sports meet in Liaocheng
Competition is underway as the best student chess and bridge players work to make their way to the podiums. The Liaocheng 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports opened on the weekend with a captivating opening ceremony. The ceremony featured a wonderful performance that fully incorporated elements of the “Two Rivers” culture, displaying the vitality […]
‘Leni’s Last Lament’ at Intiman Theatre confronts filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl
This one-woman show, centered on controversial German director Leni Riefenstahl, doesn’t set out to provoke sympathy for the devil.
Blazers' Ja Morant Is Making Friends Before Making Highlights
Shedding a turbulent past, the electrifying guard is winning over Portland with humility and connection, proving his cultural impact matters just as much as his high-flying return.