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Yankees Reveal Major Update on Brian Cashman Future With Team

The New York Yankees have made a decision on general manager Brian Cashman.

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Oct 21 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Coffee Conversation: WI Congressional Candidate Fred Clark speaks on campaign

In the lead-up to the Nov. 3 general election, FOX 21's morning show wanted to bring in candidates that Northland residents will be seeing on the ballot to speak live

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Oct 21 • 11:06 AM EDT • Politics • fox21online.com
Nigeria confirms its 1st Ebola case as Kenya reports 9th infection: Health officials

Nigeria is confirming an Ebola case after a patient arrived from Uganda as an outbreak continues to spread in the nearby Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Oct 21 • 11:03 AM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
Nigeria confirms its 1st Ebola case: Health officials
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Through A-list connections, Jaka Bizilj became a prominent humanitarian. His Ukrainian employees tell a different story.

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Oct 21 • 11:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • van-magazine.com
Morgantown native Emily Calandrelli brings science to Marvel's 'Iron Man and His Awesome Friends'

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For Emily Calandrelli, science is a superpower — one she hopes to inspire the next generation to discover for themselves.

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Oct 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • wvnews.com
Hurricanes pose long-term health risks for vulnerable older adults

New research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that older adults who rely on electricity-dependent medical devices-such as ventilators, respirators, and dialysis machines-may face substantial health risks during and after hurricanes, especially in communities experiencing severe flooding.

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Oct 21 • 10:46 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence

For breast cancer survivors, managing obesity may do more than improve overall health. A Penn State Health bariatric surgeon explains how it can help lower the risk of cancer recurrence.

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Oct 21 • 10:41 AM EDT • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
Mastercard boosts NYC Marathon businesses with spending lift

NYC Marathon boosts LIC Bar's business. Brian Porter and Mastercard use strategic planning to turn event foot traffic into growth.

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Oct 21 • 10:26 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Four Baton Rouge artists who love Louisiana nature are staging an exhibit. See when and where.

Exhibition will also place emphasis on state parks.

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Oct 21 • 10:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
Four Baton Rouge artists who love Louisiana nature are staging an exhibit. See when and where.

Exhibition will also place emphasis on state parks.

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Oct 21 • 10:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Toyota: Red Bull New York Host Inter Miami CF on Saturday Afternoon at Sports Illustrated Stadium

New York have posted a 2-3-0 mark in their last five MLS matches

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Oct 21 • 10:07 AM EDT • Sports • newyorkredbulls.com
Dear Abby | Husband's interest wanes after wife's surgeries

Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for many years. We are both over 60. About eight years ago, I was diagnosed with, had surgery for and rehabbed

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Oct 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wenatcheeworld.com
Downtown Stuart hosts the 12th annual pup crawl event

Downtown Stuart is going to the dogs, and it’s all for a good cause!

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Oct 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Here's what's happening in St. Helena

Here's what's happening in St. Helena in the next few weeks.

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Oct 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • napavalleyregister.com
Floral City Heritage Council announces October meeting

The Floral City Heritage Council (FCHC) will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Floral City Community House in the Floral City Town Center. The evening includes a community dinner, a

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Oct 21 • 9:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
'Glee' is officially coming back – What we know about the reboot

And here's what you missed on "Glee."

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Oct 21 • 9:36 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Bringing new life to Stephen King’s 'Misery'

Under Siege Enterprises takes on an iconic thriller, with a fresh interpretation, unsettling details and plenty of behind-the-scenes ingenuity.

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Oct 21 • 9:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
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Kroger pledges to cut grocery prices by $5B by 2029

Kroger shoppers could soon see lower prices at checkout as the grocery giant’s new CEO looks to cut costs.

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Oct 21 • 9:11 AM EDT • Business • springfieldnewssun.com
Boo at the Zoo, 'Clue Live on Stage!' and Bourbon Fest: 3 things to do this weekend

Our top 3 picks for your weekend

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Oct 21 • 9:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
WA hospitals face $6B threat, new report says

Hospitals in WA could lose nearly $6 billion by 2033 due to HR 1 cuts to Medicaid, according to a new report from Sen. Maria Cantwell’s office.

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Oct 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
Fantasy Fest 2026 continues through the weekend

Fantasy Fest welcomes partygoers from near and far to experience Key West in a living celebration of musical and artistic spectacle during this year’s extravaganza which runs through Sunday, Oct.

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Oct 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • keysnews.com
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Daniel Edney, MD, State Health Officer for Mississippi, Announced as Next ASTHO President

/PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Daniel Edney, MD, as the organization's 84th president. Dr. Edney,...

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Oct 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Three friends bring “Dr. Adams’ House of Terror” to Warrenton

Longtime Warren County friends Douglas Carter and Jason Jackson have been bringing spooky Halloween fun to the local community for the past two years, first with “Frightmare,” and last year,

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Oct 21 • 8:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • warrenrecord.com
National Business Capital Expands to West Coast, Appoints Veteran Investment Banker Eric D. Coonrod to Lead Institutional Partnerships

New California office marks a major milestone in National Business Capital’s continued expansion and investment in

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Oct 21 • 8:45 AM EDT • Business • wboc.com
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, scientists discover

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally essential messenger RNA (mRNA), can directly disrupt mitochondria without relying on the immune system. The discovery could help explain how viral infections and certain aging-related diseases damage cells.

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Oct 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
BNSF recognized with Patriots in Business award

Progressive Railroading Daily News

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Oct 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • progressiverailroading.com
Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind

FM27 is getting a free trial period with saves that carry over to the full game, with pre-orders not opening until the trial starts.

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Oct 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Iowa City author Lori Erickson’s new book blends travel, art

Travel writer Lori Erickson is trying something new in her fifth book, “Travels with the Muse” — pairing her writings on art and spirituality with her own original sketches. Catch her at the Iowa City Book Festival this Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Oct 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Britain Politics

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Oct 21 • 6:46 AM EDT • Politics • postregister.com
Britain Politics

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Cruz Foam had a promising idea. Why couldn’t it make its sustainable packaging business work?

Cruz Foam's biodegradable packing material made from shrimp shells and food waste attracted wide attention and big-name investors, but the Santa Cruz-based company has closed up shop after what one former exec says were struggles to solve the full range of problems its customers needed packaging to address.

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Oct 21 • 6:31 AM EDT • Business • lookout.co
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Cruz Foam ceases operations; West Coast Community Bank celebrates Nasdaq listing

Santa Cruz-based Cruz Foam, which developed a biodegradable packaging made from shrimp shells and other natural materials, has closed and sold off its intellectual property, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz-based West Coast Community Bancorp has moved its stock listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market, a milestone executives say is more than two decades in the making.

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Oct 21 • 6:29 AM EDT • Business • lookout.co
Trump to tout crackdown on overseas crypto scams

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will highlight his administration’s efforts on Wednesday to crack down on foreign criminal networks that lure Americans into

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Oct 21 • 6:03 AM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com
How the Republican redistricting gambit faltered under Trump slump

By Joseph Ax Oct 21 (Reuters) - At President Donald Trump's urging, Republicans pursued an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting campaign ahead of November's midterm elections, redrawing dozens of US

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Oct 21 • 6:03 AM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com
N.P. native Danielian talks new book ‘Paperboys & Bicycle Thieves’

When it comes to reflecting on one’s childhood, a wide range of memories can come to mind. They usually center on pivotal moments of growth, memorable interactions, and crazy, extraordinary

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Oct 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • valleybreeze.com
Arkansas awards $16 million for trails, sidewalks and pedestrian improvements

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has awarded more than $16.1 million in federal funding for 47 projects across the state, including improvements to sidewalks, walking trails, bicycle routes and recreational...

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Oct 21 • 5:56 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Netflix slides as weak profit, ad outlook intensify investor anxiety

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Netflix shares dropped 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company cut its full-year advertising forecast and issued a tepid fourth-quarter profit outlook, deepening

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Oct 21 • 5:41 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Rural Health Transformation implementation begins; Here’s what the money will do

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the first allocations of the Rural Health Transformation Program Awards, totaling nearly $2.4 million, on Sept. 4, 2026, to fund worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services across West Virginia.

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Oct 21 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • wvgazettemail.com
Flory Bidunga, Adrian Wooley embracing key roles for Louisville basketball

The Louisville Cardinals' highly-anticipated season begins in earnest with Wednesday night's exhibition game at Kansas.

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Oct 21 • 5:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
7 events in Lancaster County this week, from a Lancaster Fringe Fest show to PA Drum Show

There's entertainment in every nook and cranny of Lancaster County, if you know where to look for it.

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Oct 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com
WHO supports Nigeria after first Ebola case confirmed

The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting Nigeria following confirmation of the first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the country.

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Oct 21 • 4:57 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Wednesday, Oct. 21

Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.

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Oct 21 • 4:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • herald-dispatch.com
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother launches March 18, 2027

Mystery solving adventure game The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 18, 2027 worldwide, publisher Koei Tecmo…

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Oct 21 • 4:05 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
‘Gold factory’ relic, Chinese plant cuts 60% energy use: 7 science highlights

From an artificial pancreas to a cancer trial with 84 per cent efficacy, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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Oct 21 • 3:30 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks

For Romania and Bulgaria, drone attacks have brought the consequences of the Ukraine war close to their territorial waters.

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Oct 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
Beyond the ballot, block walking brings politics to the doorstep

“What makes a difference is neighbors showing up at their neighbors' doorstep and telling them why this election is so important,” Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said.

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Oct 21 • 2:51 AM EDT • Politics • baylorlariat.com
You are who you vote for: Identity politics in Texas midterms

While the campaigns in Texas have been focused fundamentally on the affordability crisis, the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly contested due to the engagement of identity politics from both candidates.

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Oct 21 • 2:40 AM EDT • Politics • baylorlariat.com
A Bizarre Plastic-Eating Enzyme Has a Second Talent That Worries Scientists

Plastic can fool nature’s cleanup crew, but one bacterial enzyme knows exactly where to bite.

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Oct 21 • 1:34 AM EDT • Science • zmescience.com
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Gracie’s Beauty Salon honored with Texas Treasure Business Award

Gracie Arguijo celebrated a special milestone on Friday, Oct. 9, when she was presented with the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

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Oct 21 • 1:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • pleasantonexpress.com
Eagle Scout nominated for Service Award

Eagle Scout John Casper of Round Rock Troop 157 has been nominated for a Distinguished Conservation Service Award by the Capitol Area Council. DCSA is Scouting America’s highest conservation honor.

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America's butterflies fell 22%, and scientists say it's an early warning sign

"[Be] really cognizant of what chemicals and materials you are using outdoors and indoors."

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Oct 21 • 12:49 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Painting meets mystery at fall-inspired Paint n' Sip events

Paint your way through a whodunnit with two Murder Mystery Paint Parties, which combine murder mystery stories with paint n’ sips. As you paint, clues will be revealed, suspects questioned,

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Oct 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • themountaineer.com
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Prepare to be scared at Maggie Valley's ScreamFest

Ready for a frightfully fun Halloween weekend? Maggie Valley is turning up the scares with ScreamFest Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, from noon-midnight both days, at Maggie Valley

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of ARIES ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under

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Exploring tactile senses with the Orlando Science Center

Watch to see if meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski can guess what is in these stereognostic boxes

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Trump, in North Carolina, says Republicans will defy midterm odds

By Jacob Bogage GREENVILLE, North Carolina, Oct 20 (Reuters) - With his approval rating at record lows, President Donald Trump attempted to defy political gravity in a pep rally in

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Oct 20 • 11:34 PM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com
Sacha Fenestraz Confirms Ferrari F1 Test in 2027

The Franco-Argentine driver, incorporated into the Scuderia as a simulator driver in July, confirms that he already has a date to get into a real car.

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Oct 20 • 11:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Polling places open for General Election, but some voter confusion remains

While the polls for the General Election are open, what is not so clear are some ballot items. For those voting in District 43 for the state representative seat, there

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Student-produced film captures Ireland sports experience | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The documentary created by a UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media team premieres on campus Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. — This story, written by UNC Hussman alumnus Michael Lananna ’14, was originally published at unc.edu. — Carolina senior Anna Laible came up with the idea about a year ago. At the annual UNC Sports and Entertainment Summit, the journalism student walked up to then-athletic director Bubba Cunningham and took a chance. “Hi, Bubba, I’m not sure if you remember me, but I’m part of the student broadcast team from the Olympics,” Laible told him. “I have this idea to do an Ireland documentary on the football team.” Encouraged by the enthusiastic response to the proposal, Laible and a team of students from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media worked diligently to turn that vision into reality. In August, Laible and seven peers traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with the Carolina football team and women’s soccer team. Equipped with video cameras, the student journalists covered both teams during their international games — both wins — and filmed scenes throughout Dublin, interviewing Irish locals, Tar Heel fans and key Carolina figures who helped make the trip possible. Back home, Laible’s team put the finishing touches on the documentary, with its first screening at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 in Carroll Hall room 111. The project is the latest in a long line of sports documentaries produced under the guidance of C.A. Tuggle, John H. Stembler Jr. Distinguished Professor. Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tuggle and the Hussman school have sent journalism students to cover each of the Summer Games, and Tuggle’s students have also produced documentaries on Carolina teams that win national championships. But this Ireland excursion presented a new kind of opportunity. “This trip is really unique,” Tuggle said. “Bubba liked the idea, so we started working on it, and it’s all because Anna was forward-thinking and assertive.” Laible’s team worked to create a holistic depiction of the Dublin trip, billed as “Much More Than a Game.” The documentary’s 12 chapters cover Irish culture, music, trips to the Guiness Storehouse and the myriad connections between Tar Heels and Ireland. “Our main focus was to make sure we gave a whole encompassing idea of what this experience was like,” Laible said. “We wanted to show not just the student-athletes, but other students, other Carolina fans, Carolina alumni, the music and really incorporate that all in the documentary.” Joining Laible in Dublin were juniors Emily Brietz, Cooper Hall, Eliza Jennings and Katherine McCullough and seniors Molly Malek, May Proctor and Merrily Tew. Those students also traveled to Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February. Those kinds of opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the support of UNC Hussman and, in the case of the Ireland trip, the Carolina athletic department. UNC Hussman students create Ireland trip documentary. (Submitted photo) “Never in a million years did I think I would have the opportunity to go to the Olympics or to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, and now I’m even being presented with potential opportunities go to the Super Bowl,” said Malek, who served in a leadership role with Laible in Dublin. “I think that Carolina does a terrific job of connecting us to these opportunities that almost no other university does. This is a university where you have the opportunity to have an interdisciplinary education and to learn and experience a lot of things all at once.” With the support of UNC Hussman, Tuggle and fellow students like Malek, Laible turned a spur-of-the-moment idea into a documentary. When the film screens, Laible said she’s not quite sure what emotions to expect. “I’m a little worried that I might cry — not that crying is a bad thing,” Laible said, laughing. “But I’m really grateful for so many people helping, and I’m excited for everyone to see it.”

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Who do you look up to in Iowa politics? Iowa's Congressional District Debate

Who do you aim to emulate in Iowa politics? Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan respond during KWQC's 1st District debate.

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Vivek Ramaswamy ad features opponent’s estranged mother

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy backs controversial political campaign featuring his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Florida health department issues water quality advisory for Palm Beach County parks

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a water quality advisory for several parks due to high levels of Enterococcus bacteria found in recent water tests.

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New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs

The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. News The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary tours Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News Beyond DNA: Scientists Explore New Frontiers in Biology Research Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News TRIDEC optimistic that Hanford, PNNL will see funding in national budget Robert Desaulniers News Big picture science: monitoring the Yakima River Basin News PNNL research could shape the future of fighting fentanyl ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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Oct 20 • 7:44 PM EDT • Science • applevalleynewsnow.com
Gubernatorial candidates come out swinging over energy costs

With two weeks to go before Election Day, the candidates for governor were swinging away at each other on the campaign trail.

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Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?

There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah.

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Oct 20 • 7:21 PM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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UW Health East Madison Hospital expands surgical capacity

MADISON, Wis. — UW Health East Madison Hospital is expanding its facilities to meet growing health care demand in Dane County.

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Oct 20 • 7:21 PM EDT • Health • channel3000.com
Roman sarcophagus inside Westminster Abbey originally held a different body

A case of coffin swapping may explain the mysterious medieval burial.

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Oct 20 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Earlville Opera House plans paranormal investigations, Halloween concert

Earlville Opera House will host paranormal investigations Oct. 23-24 and a Grateful Dead tribute concert Oct. 30. Find ticket and registration details.

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Oct 20 • 7:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Some Olathe retirees frustrated after health insurance premiums rise again for 2027

These concerns first surfaced last fall when retirees learned their city health insurance premium costs were going up by 500% to 900% for 2026.

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Oct 20 • 6:51 PM EDT • Health • kshb.com
State Volleyball Photo Gallery – Summit vs. Science Hill, Class AAA First Round

The Summit High School volleyball team suffered a 20-25, 25-27, 25-19, 25-21, 16-14 loss against Science Hill in the first round of the Class AAA state tournament on Tuesday, Oct.

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Oct 20 • 6:49 PM EDT • Science • williamsonherald.com
40 Years of Superconductor Science Just Got Turned Upside Down by a Stunning Discovery

A material that carries electricity without resistance may be held back by its own structure, challenging 40 years of assumptions about copper-based superconductors.

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Oct 20 • 6:14 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
From Our Partners: The Hidden Devices Putting Your Small Business at Risk

During Small Business Month 2026 alone, Comcast Business detected and blocked 230 cyber threats targeting small businesses per second. That finding carries added weight across the Eastside.

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Oct 20 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • 425business.com
Early voting ongoing

Registered Monroe County voters can cast ballots from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, during early voting for the November general election, county elections officials said.

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Oct 20 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • keysnews.com
What to stream: 'Yaga' joins coven of witchy murder mysteries

The highly anticipated Crave series “Yaga” finally arrives on AMC+ this week, a witchy, sexy murder mystery that’s a perfect autumnal watch. The series, based on the play by Kat

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Oct 20 • 5:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Madison Opera brings Bellini’s ‘Norma’ to Wisconsin for the first time

MADISON, Wis. — Madison Opera will bring Vincenzo Bellini’s classic opera Norma to Wisconsin for the first time, staging the drama at Overture Hall on Oct. 30, and Nov. 1.

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Oct 20 • 5:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • channel3000.com
Alyssa Farah Griffin shades Meghan McCain with jab at latter’s iconic Joy Behar fight

‘The View’ cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin and producer Brian Teta shaded Meghan McCain in a reference to the latter’s iconic on-air clash with Joy Behar: ‘May have to ask her on air if she missed me.’

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Oct 20 • 5:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
East Utica Native, Proctor Grad, Pens Book Set in Hometown

David D'Alessandro not only didn't forget about where he came from; he immortalized his hometown, in a new book.

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Oct 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
Eric Dane’s ‘Euphoria’ costar is narrating audiobook for his posthumous memoir

The audiobook version of Eric Dane’s posthumous memoir will feature narration from one of his ‘Euphoria’ costars.

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Oct 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Several S&T researchers among top 2% cited scientists in their fields

A total of 94 current and former researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists recognized either for their career-long impact or for their 2025 metrics, according to a Stanford University analysis of the Elsevier Data Repository....Continue Reading Several S&T researchers among top 2% cited scientists in their fields

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Oct 20 • 5:13 PM EDT • Science • news.mst.edu
‘Wildwood’ review: Laika’s stunningly animated epic is a visual wonder

"Wildwood," the latest release from stop-motion studio Laika, shines bright visually. Its story, though, is quite a bit darker, writes our reviewer.

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Oct 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman goes behing the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.

USA TODAY Entertainment reporter Anna Kaufman goes behing the scenes at "Dancing with the Stars" to train with professional dancer Brandon Armstrong.

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Oct 20 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • lufkindailynews.com
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive

Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.

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Oct 20 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Cafeteria license at Advocate Illinois Masonic suspended after health inspection reveals cockroaches, black slime

The Chicago Department of Public Health has suspended the kitchen license at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Lakeview.

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Oct 20 • 4:08 PM EDT • Health • chicagotribune.com
Boeing 737 Max 10 lands long-awaited FAA certification

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday certified Boeing’s largest Max variant, the 737 Max 10, after years of manufacturing and regulatory hurdles. The FAA’s decision clears the way for Boeing

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