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Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients' personal and health data was compromised during breach

Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.

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Oct 23 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • techcrunch.com
Vanderbilt mourns loss of laboratory legend Howard Price

Howard Price, a technical supervisor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and with 67 years of employment, the longest serving member of the Vanderbilt Health family, died Oct. 12. He was 85.

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Oct 23 • 10:48 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Business activity expands, prices surge by most since 2022

Supplier delivery times lengthened the most since 2022, with S&P Global citing material and labor shortages as well as overloaded suppliers and shipping delays.

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Oct 23 • 10:42 AM EDT • Business • ttnews.com
School of Medicine hosts Georgia Medical Education and Healthcare Collaborative Summit

Statewide summit convened leaders from Georgia medical schools, healthcare systems and government organizations.

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Oct 23 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • news.uga.edu
Experian Health buys eInsights to boost insurance discovery

Experian Health, the healthcare arm of global data and technology business Experian, has acquired eInsights, a healthcare technology firm that helps providers locate patient insurance coverage that was overlooked or unavailable at the point of care. The deal broadens Experian Health’s insurance discovery capabilities beyond the early stages of the revenue cycle and gives providers […]

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Oct 23 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • fintech.global
Cook Political Report shifts AL-2 race rating towards Democrats

The Cook Political Report shifted Alabama's 2nd Congressional District race from likely Republican to lean Republican.

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Oct 23 • 9:46 AM EDT • Politics • aldailynews.com
Closely watched US House race shifts in favor of Alabama Democrat, political forecaster says

Several other organizations still rate the district in Republicans’ favor, but say it’s close to a tossup.

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Oct 23 • 9:42 AM EDT • Politics • al.com
There’s a Reason That Netflix’s Ad Business Has Underwhelmed

Somewhat lost in the company’s slew of firings and engagement warnings over the past few weeks was the fact that Netflix is scaling back its ad forecast for 2026 from $3 billion to $2.7 billion. That’s despite the fact that: CTV is growing by 14-15% this year This year saw a monster upfront Netflix is the biggest streamer out there this side of YouTube, and was the platform that for years brands were supposedly dying to be a part of In other words, that’s an alarming pull-back from Netflix. A Wall Street analyst I spoke with last week was blunt, calling Netflix’s ad business “disappointing.” To me, a red flag on the ad front is that Netflix has never revealed how many ad-supported subscribers it has. Because if I know anything about how big companies work, if they have a positive number that makes them look really good - they tend to share it. (How many subs does go90 have right now? We’re not saying just yet. How are ads going on ChatGPT? Oh, a billion run rate - I see). Yes, to date Netflix has shared some fuzzy ad numbers, such as the idea that the company’s ad tier ‘reaches’ 250 million users globally.’ Here’s why that figure gives me pause: a)they lead with global, and b) they don’t explain how they are calculated. (Are they based on average people in each room? Surveys of some kind?). Regardless, some insiders say that Netflix’s ad tier is scaling nicely - others not so much. Either way, one of Netflix’s biggest challenge on the ad front appears to have been its starting point. Remember, when Netflix launched ads in 2022, it had 73 million subs in the US and Canada. That’s 73 million people who were used to Netflix with zero ads. And when the ad product rolled out, the company clearly was going after new users - a limited pool of potential subscribers by default. That focus seems to have changed over time, as Netflix has tried to convert longtime subscribers to the ad tier. Historically Netflix subscribers are very sticky. But is the company’s low churn a problem? Not necessarily, according to Antenna data. Rather, Netflix’s consumer loyalty is a bit of a double-edged sword. “Netflix is the one streamer which actually has seen substantial “trade downs” but has much lower ‘win backs,’ said Antenna founder Jonathan Carson (win-backs being people who were on the ad-free plan, cancelled, then rejoined on the ad plan). “Netflix has lower churn and so has less opportunity to win back old subs with a lower cost plan option.” This all might explain why Netflix has been so slow to roll out all of these table stakes targeting options until just this week. It likely didn’t have enough users to carve up into various targets. etc. However, what really hit Netflix’s ad business was Amazon’s move a few years ago to turn on advertising for Prime Video by default. Suddenly the market was awash in premium inventory, and Netflix was playing catch-up on multiple fronts. Thus, the streaming giant appears to still be figuring out if if wants lead in ‘programmatic TV,’ or premium ‘upfront’ TV sales. “The CTV market now sorts into three businesses, and Netflix is not the leader of any of them,” wrote analyst Jack Myers. Ouch. So how does Netflix ratchet up its ads business? Get the next NFL package You’re gonna have to wait until 2030 unless one of the bigger media companies like Skydance opts out, but the easiest (not cheapest) way for Netflix to become a huge TV ads contender is to get one of the regular NFL packages, ideally Sunday afternoons. That way it can sell ads to its whole U.S. subs base overnight. Go FAST This one is risky, because to program a compelling FAST channel, you’d likely have to take some older Netflix exclusive shows and make them available for free to non-subscribers. But FASTs, for better or worse, are ad-inventory machines. Go full UGC I’m not sure I see this happening. There is something already off about Netflix carrying podcasts and shows for creators. The experience sticks out in what is such a produced, and generally non-communal environment. But Netflix could open up its platform by allowing creators to upload videos without having to be approved by the service. But that opens a whole other can of worms (policing brand safety, copyright infringement, overall quality). Make a huge RMN Deal I was going to suggest something crazy, such as ‘instead of buying Warner Brothers, Netflix should buy Target. But the company doesn’t want to be in the brick and mortar business. Yet for Netflix’s ad business to compete in an Amazon world, it needs to be able to connect ad exposures to shopping. What if, instead of letting Amazon target Netflix viewers with its DSP, Netflix inked a deal with Target, or even took control of Roundel, and created its version of the Amazon full-funnel for brands? Price us out. I hope they don’t do this, but Netflix’s price increases - while significant - haven’t been enough to push long-term customers out of the ad-free tier. But if they made those prices so prohibitive, it could push large swaths of consumers to trade down. Then again, that could also dent engagement - as binging becomes much less appealing once you bring ads into the equation. Or, they could just launch a bunch of hit shows and maybe everyone will quickly forget all this angst. More from Amazon unBoxed A few weeks ago, I recorded two podcasts live at Amazon’s unBoxed event in San Francisco. I was able to go really deep with several brand partners about how Amazon’s various data and ad products work - particularly the under appreciated Amazon Marketing Cloud. First, I talked with Laura Abadias Velilla, of the Amazon specialty agency Amerge, along with Amazon’s own Charlotte Maines, Vice President, Devices Content & Advertising, about how the two partners helped a very specific printer company Epson launch into a brand new category - high end projectors. It’s a great example of how brands connect audience data across platforms to make budget deployment decisions. Next, I chatted with Monks VP Head of Digital Investment for North America Tom Burchill about how the agency actually brought in data from Linkedin to help target B2B customers across various Amazon properties for the brand Quicken. Check it out: Check these out, or just listen:

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Oct 23 • 8:52 AM EDT • Business • mikeshields.substack.com
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Alabama Football 2026 vs Texas A&M: Previewing the Aggie Defense

A Mike Elko defense may not be the best thing for a “get right” game for the Alabama offense.

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Oct 23 • 8:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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More Than a Charcuterie Board: A Mother and Daughter Build a Business Around Gathering.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Birch Bay Retirement Village. NORTHEAST HARBOR—Food’s ability to be a social cornerstone is one of the founding premises of one of Mount Desert Island’s newest, and perhaps most unique, endeavors in cuisine based catering. From intimate gatherings to large functions, Olive & Pearl creates charcuterie boards that can not only astound the tongue but also the eye. Many would agree that food can bring people together. In fact, culinary delights, and sometimes adventures, have been utilized as the centerpiece for social and business occasions of all kinds for centuries. Often times it even has the ability to start conversation, temper differences, and build new relationships. Settings can vary, from a multi-course sit down meal, a backyard barbecue, or a couple of bowls of chips and dip in front of a television, but the result can be the same. Humans come together, they share food, and the whole process is a catalyst for thought, communication, and a shared experience. Imagined and created by the mother and daughter team of Dr. Susan Scanlan (formerly MacCready) and Kayla Musetti, Olive & Pearl was started in June of this year and has been creating, delighting, and growing since. We gave the two an opportunity to answer some questions about themselves and their new venture. The love, passion, and pride for what they are doing and the fact that they are doing it as a mother and daughter team came through so strongly in their answers that we decided to present the question and answer session in its entirety. The Interview What did you do prior to Olive & Pearl? We’re a mother-daughter team, and food, family, and hospitality have always been a big part of our lives. Susan grew up in a large family in Pennsylvania, where the table was always at the center of everything. There were multiple dishes, little bites, stories, and plenty of conversation. Food was never simply about eating. It was about gathering, celebrating, and spending time together. After living in several Southern states, Susan relocated to Maine more than 20 years ago, and Maine has truly become home. She loves its sense of community, natural beauty, and connection to local food and makers. Professionally, Susan is a registered nurse and holds a doctorate in health administration. She has worked in a variety of clinical, nonclinical, and leadership roles and currently works as a faculty academic director. Building Olive & Pearl has been an exciting creative venture alongside her career. Kayla is also a registered nurse and works in the ambulatory surgery unit at Mount Desert Island Hospital. While healthcare is an important part of both of our professional lives, Olive & Pearl has given us an entirely different way to connect, collaborate, and create something together. Tell us about the business. Olive & Pearl is a mother-daughter charcuterie business centered around beautiful food, thoughtful presentation, and bringing people together. We create curated charcuterie boards designed for everything from intimate gatherings and dinner parties to weddings, showers, corporate events, boat days, and celebrations of all kinds. We think of our boards as more than food. They’re an experience and an invitation to gather, slow down, and enjoy time with the people around you. We’re intentional about quality ingredients, artful presentation, and personalization. Whenever possible, we also incorporate Maine-made and locally sourced products, including cheeses, jams, honey, seasonal produce, and baked goods. What inspired you to start Olive & Pearl? In many ways, Olive & Pearl grew out of something we had been doing our entire lives —bringing people together around food. We’ve always loved creating beautiful spreads for family and friends. There was something special about watching people gather around a table, graze, talk, laugh, and simply enjoy being together. Friends and family began telling us, “You should do this as a business,” and one day, we stopped laughing it off and started mapping it out. We realized we had an opportunity to combine our different strengths and create something that reflected what we both value: hospitality, creativity, quality, and connection. Charcuterie felt like the perfect expression of that. It’s beautiful and creative, but it’s also communal and approachable. At its heart, it brings us right back to where the idea began, a table filled with food and people gathered around it. Do you have a business partner(s)? Our business partner is each other! Olive & Pearl is truly a mother-daughter partnership, and building it together has been incredibly meaningful and sometimes hilarious! We know each other extremely well, which can be both a strength and, occasionally, a challenge. We have different personalities and strengths, but we’ve learned to lean into those differences and use them to our advantage. There’s a lot of trust between us, and we’ve learned how to communicate, collaborate, and occasionally laugh at ourselves along the way. We’re also building Olive & Pearl while continuing our careers in healthcare and education, so we’re taking things thoughtfully and growing the business one step at a time. We all have to start somewhere. One of the most rewarding parts has been having something that belongs to both of us. We get to learn from one another, celebrate the small wins together, and create something that we hope will become part of our family’s story for years to come. When exactly did you launch the business? Recently, in June 2026, we launched Olive & Pearl, turning an idea we had talked about for years into real business. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch something that started around our own family table and begin to find a place within the community. How is it going so far? How do you feel it has been received? It has been going very well, and we’ve been incredibly encouraged by how warmly Olive & Pearl has been received. As more people hear about us, our orders have continued to increase, and we’re seeing growing interest in boards for events and celebrations. It’s exciting to watch something that began as an idea between the two of us start to grow within the community. One of the most rewarding parts is hearing from customers after their events or seeing photos of our boards being enjoyed. Knowing that something we created became part of someone’s celebration is incredibly meaningful to us. Is there a brick-and-mortar location or is it all online? Olive & Pearl is currently an online business. We’re intentionally starting this way so we can build relationships with our customers, learn what they love, and grow thoughtfully. Our long-term dream, if the business continues to grow, is to eventually have a sit-down space where people can experience Olive & Pearl in person. Do you have any future plans if things go well/keep going well? Absolutely. For now, our focus is on continuing to grow Olive & Pearl, getting to know our customers, and becoming part of more celebrations and gatherings throughout the area. Long term, we would love to have our own physical space where people can come together and experience Olive & Pearl beyond the boards themselves. We can imagine a place that combines food, hospitality, creativity, and community. Ultimately, we want to build something that continues to grow while still feeling personal and connected to the people and community around us. Is there an aspect of the business that you really love? There are so many things we love about it, but the people and the connection are probably at the top of the list. We love creating something beautiful, but what really matters to us is what happens after we hand it over to the customer. We picture our boards on kitchen islands, at backyard gatherings, on boats, at weddings, or around a long dinner table—with people laughing, talking, and lingering a little longer. We also love the creative side. Every board is an opportunity to play with color, texture, shape, seasonality, and flavor. We don’t just want to fill a board, we want to curate an experience. And supporting local makers is especially meaningful to us. Whenever possible, we love incorporating Maine-made cheeses, local jams and honey, seasonal produce, and products from nearby bakeries and businesses. It allows us to showcase some of what makes Maine so special. Perhaps most importantly, we love doing this together. Building something as a mother and daughter has given us another way to spend time together, learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and create memories. Is there anything regarding any aspect of Olive & Pearl that you may think is important that is not reflected on the website? One thing that may not always come through online is just how personal this business is to us. Olive & Pearl isn’t something we created simply because charcuterie was popular. It grew very naturally from our family, our traditions, and the way we’ve always enjoyed gathering with people we love. There is a lot of heart behind every board. We think about the people who will be enjoying it, the occasion they’re celebrating, and how we can make the experience feel special. We also want people to know that we care deeply about supporting locals whenever possible. Using Maine products isn’t just about sourcing ingredients, it’s about telling a little story about where we live and the talented people who make and grow wonderful things here. Is there anything that we have not asked that you think is important/relevant that would like readers to know? We hope people see Olive & Pearl as more than just a charcuterie business. At its heart, it’s about gathering. Our goal is to make it easier for people to create those moments when everyone gathers around the table, conversations last a little longer, and people simply enjoy being together. We also hope people see the mother-daughter story behind the business. We’re building Olive & Pearl alongside our careers, one step at a time, and there is something incredibly special about creating a shared family legacy in the process. For us, success isn’t just about how many boards we make. It’s about becoming part of people’s special moments - birthdays, weddings, weekends with friends, quiet evenings at home, or a beautiful day on the Maine coast. If one of our boards helps people put down their phones, linger a little longer, laugh a little more, and enjoy the people around them, then we feel like we’ve done exactly what we set out to do. All photos courtesy of Olive & Pearl. LINKS TO LEARN MORE Olive & Pearl website Olive & Pearl Facebook Olive & Pearl Instagram RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Texas Athletics and McCombs School of Business Launch New Bevo Lab, Bringing Together Sports, AI and Analytics

Dell Technologies, Google Cloud, and SHI International join Texas Athletics to power a first-of-its-kind hub for sports intelligence, data analytics, researc...

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Orthopedic Surgeon John Randazzo, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon John Randazzo, MD, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo specializes […]

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Oct 23 • 7:52 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times

Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, officially launched today, Friday October 23. Pre-order deliveries are arriving to customers, but supply is extremely tight, although anyone who didn't order in advance may still be able to buy one in person, depending on local availability. That said, Apple has said it expects supply to sell out quickly.

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Oct 23 • 7:10 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Preserve science-based wildlife management; ‘yes’ on Prop 137; CoCo for Colorado (Letters)

Voting “no” on Amendment 83 means preserving the flexibility to make wildlife management decisions based on the best available science, rather than permanently elevating one approach above all others in our state constitution.…

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Oct 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • dailycamera.com
Opportunity profile: Moving regulatory science forward

Future thinking and collaboration are key in a £20 million call for centres of excellence

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Oct 23 • 5:28 AM EDT • Science • researchprofessionalnews.com
Scientists Discover a Hidden Oxygen Source Deep Inside Earth That Could Rewrite Our Planet’s History

Ancient eruptions may have helped shape the air we breathe, with laboratory experiments revealing magma’s unexpected ability to store extra oxygen. Molten rock deep inside Earth can take up an extra supply of oxygen under pressure, according to a new study. That finding raises the possibility that rising magma could release oxygen on its way

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Oct 23 • 5:21 AM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Nurses at four Endeavor Health hospitals seek to join Teamsters

Nurses at Evanston Hospital and three other Endeavor Health facilities across the North Shore are officially seeking to unionize. Teamsters Local 734 filed a petition — covering more than 2,000 nurses at the Evanston, Skokie, Glenbrook and Highland Park hospitals — with the National Labor Relations Board on Thursday asking for a union election. Nurses...

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Oct 23 • 3:15 AM EDT • Health • dailynorthwestern.com
Trump cuts have hurt Mass. research labs. Scientists hope midterms can ease the pain

Under the second Trump administration, Massachusetts scientists have lost billions in funding, and curtailed more than a dozen clinical trials in the state. Ahead of the midterms, many scientists hope a new Congress will restore stability to federal support and get grant money out the door.

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Oct 23 • 1:55 AM EDT • Science • wbur.org
REPORT: Packers Sniffing Around Trade For All-Pro DT

The Green Bay Packers have made calls inquiring about the availability of Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner The post REPORT: Packers Sniffing Around Trade For All-Pro DT appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 23 • 1:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Oct 23 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Greg Joswiak talks iPhone Duo in-store availability and demand ahead of launch

Friday is iPhone Duo launch day, and there are a lot of eager customers hoping to walk into an Apple...

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Oct 22 • 11:15 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Pitbull admits he ‘got excited’ by Jennifer Lopez in viral 2011 AMAs photo. Here’s why

The duo have collaborated on songs including the 2011 track “On the Floor.”

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Oct 22 • 10:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Downtown Sacramento businesses prepare for crowds ahead of Kings home opener

A new team store, Kings-themed drinks and game-day discounts are among the offerings available to fans near Golden 1 Center.

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Oct 22 • 10:02 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
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Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]

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Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]

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Oct 22 • 9:33 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
WhatsApp starts testing long-awaited scheduled messages on iPhone

After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally making one of its most-requested messaging features available to select iPhone beta testers.

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Oct 22 • 9:22 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
The Collaboration Economy: Independent Contractors Are Essential to Small Business Growth - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

SBE Council Small Business Check Up Survey: Nearly half of small business employers use independent contractors, highlighting their role as a force multiplier for growth and the importance of policies that protect flexibility, choice, and entrepreneurship. By Karen Kerrigan – Independent contractors are an essential part of America’s economy, providing specialized expertise, flexibility, and the […]

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Oct 22 • 8:02 PM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
Withings and Function Integrate Connected Health Data with Comprehensive Lab Testing

Withings and Function have announced a partnership integrating connected health device measurements with comprehensive laboratory testing, enabling users to access daily biometric data and clinical results through both companies’ digital platforms. The integration aims to provide a more continuous view of individual health by combining routine measurements with periodic laboratory assessments.Under the agreement, Function members can synchronize data from Withings devices directly into the Function app, including body com...

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Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • hlth.com
The business case for pro bono: indirect benefits with social impact

Pro bono work has evolved into a driving force within Argentina’s legal profession, expanding access to justice while strengthening law firms, lawyers and civil society organisations. Through collaboration and institutional commitment, it has become a powerful tool for talent development, reputation building and long-term impact.

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Oct 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • latinlawyer.com
McKinsey: Leisure flying is powering business aviation

Challenges involve aircraft availability, airport infrastructure, maintenance capacity, and rising operating costs

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Oct 22 • 7:30 PM EDT • Business • privatejetcardcomparisons.com
Jack Clark: a billion virtual scientists are coming

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the IMF the singularity has begun and AI could put a billion virtual scientists to work if labs can test the results.

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Oct 22 • 7:18 PM EDT • Science • rdworldonline.com
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Senior Health Insurance Program navigators available to help during Medicare open enrollment

Chrissy Childers is the lead navigator for SHIP at Rural Health, Inc. This year, she said she’s reminding people to check their Part D plan, since many plans have changed.

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Oct 22 • 6:22 PM EDT • Health • kfvs12.com
Wipes Do Not Belong In Pipes

The City of McAllen is calling on residents to stop flushing wipes and other non-flushable items down the toilet. Products labeled “flushable” can still cause serious problems in the wastewater system, contributing to blockages, equipment damage and costly repairs that can be prevented with proper disposal.

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Oct 22 • 5:26 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com
Strategic Entertainment Announces Chase The King, A Chess Variant Where Players Start 1v1 And Earn Pieces By

100 Kings To Defeat, One Cursed Chess Board To Take The Crown. Coming To Steam and other PC Stores in November. Demo Now Available.

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Oct 22 • 4:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • einpresswire.com
Des Moines University partners with India health sciences university

Des Moines University and an Indian health-sciences university will collaborate on women's health research and student exchanges.

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Oct 22 • 4:48 PM EDT • Science • iowacapitaldispatch.com
Des Moines University partners with India health sciences university

Des Moines University and an Indian health-sciences university will collaborate on women's health research and student exchanges.

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Oct 22 • 4:48 PM EDT • Health • iowacapitaldispatch.com
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global partner to enhance customer well-being

Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.

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Oct 22 • 4:42 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
AU report raises red flags on these Ga. health problems

The 2026 “Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health” report, produced by the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, compiles the latest available numbers on 31 health topics.

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Oct 22 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • wrdw.com
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Arts & Entertainment Agenda, Oct. 23 to 29

‘Día de los Muertos,’ Oct. 7 to31 Celebrate “Dia de los Muertos” with a vibrant three-course meal, available Wednesday to Saturday through Oct. 31 at Toro Snowmass inside the Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Rd. Led...

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Oct 22 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • aspentimes.com
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MLB free agency Top 50: Ranking the best players available this winter, starting with Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta
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Oct 22 • 4:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Airbnb Just Banned Checkout Chores. It’s a Massive Warning to Every Business Still Outsourcing Labor to Customers

Airbnb just banned checkout chores. Learn why outsourcing operational labor to customers destroys goodwill and what it teaches every business.

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Oct 22 • 3:43 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up

OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?

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Oct 22 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Canva releases its first image generation model

Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.

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Oct 22 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Science-oriented company promotes field for women

A company that makes laboratory supplies marked the anniversary of its Mebane plant by holding an event honoring the women driving progress in STEM and advanced manufacturing careers across the

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Oct 22 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • thetimesnews.com
Former OpenAI science lead launches Warp Science to automate wet labs with robots

The new startup raised a $215 million round led by Lightspeed.

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Oct 22 • 2:38 PM EDT • Science • techcrunch.com
Cherokee Nation signs historic filmmaking collaboration with UCLA

Cherokee Nation recently signed an agreement with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television that will support an annual reciprocal filmmaking exchange between UCLA TFT and Cherokee Film with

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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will develop cutting-edge nuclear magnetic resonance facility with $18M in funding

The project supports National Science Foundation priorities in biotechnology, energy, advanced manufacturing and health The National High Magnetic Field

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Dispatch Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary With New Game Modes, A Concert, And A Mobile Launch Announcement

Starting today, commentary and storyboard modes will be available as a free update to deluxe edition owners

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Oct 22 • 12:16 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Help is available: Resources available for youth mental, behavioral health

Seattle Children’s Hospital recently reported that they are currently experiencing high demand for youth mental and behavioral healthcare in their emergency departments. If you or a young person you know is experiencing an immediate crisis: In addition, here are some resources for youth mental or behavioral healthcare funded by the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) […]

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NYC Health + Hospitals Encourages New Yorkers to Receive Their Annual Flu and Covid-19 Vaccinations during Respiratory Virus Season

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that the 2026–2027 updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are now available for patients at its hospitals and

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Oct 22 • 12:09 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America

The labor union representing workers in auto, aircraft and agricultural implement manufacturing and other industries in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series' Classic Roots

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is an HD-2D love letter to the classic series, available now on XBOX. Read our hands-on impressions:

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Oct 22 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Science Lab: Dear Cowboys, run the ball.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

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BioNexus KC celebrates ‘regional backbone’ connecting science, talent, tech and momentum

The scale of opportunities within Kansas City’s bio health industry would’ve been challenging to imagine even just five years ago, said Dennis Ridenour, touting a streak of groundbreakings, collaborations, game-changing announcements, and major investments — all rallying together the right people and institutions.

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Oct 22 • 11:49 AM EDT • Science • startlandnews.com
Do Stormont politics stifle the non-sectarian parties?

Letters: Responding to an editorial, Boyd Black deplores Labour’s policy of not fielding candidates in Northern Ireland. Plus a letter by Declan O’Neill

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Oct 22 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let's Build a Zoo, and More

Clear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 22 until Sunday, October 25. Both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories […]

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Downtown Greenfield star sponsorships now available for small businesses

The Greenfield Business Association has opened orders for its annual holiday star sponsorship program in downtown Greenfield.

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Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store

In its press release highlighting apps that have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, Apple said the App Store will label apps that are "Made for iPhone Duo". In order for an app to be optimized for the iPhone Duo, the developer needs to build it with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. Apps optimized for the iPhone Duo fill the entire inner display, and the app's toolbar appears vertically below the status bar.

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Oct 22 • 10:40 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Partnership is the key to small business success

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce highlights how partnerships accelerate small business success and regional economic growth through collaboration and innovation.

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Michigan State Quarterback Listed as Questionable on Availability Report

Battered by injuries to Alessio Milivojevic and several defensive stars, the Spartans face a daunting road test against No. 9 UCLA while leaning heavily on their depth.

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Oct 22 • 9:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’

A new Duo badge will appear across the App Store.

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Oct 22 • 9:20 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Exploring Careers in Health Institute Inspires Nevada County Students to Pursue Futures in Healthcare

Nevada County high schoolers gained hands-on hospital, nursing lab, and EMS experience during a 4-day healthcare career institute hosted by NCSOS and local partners.

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Alabama governor’s race could be surprisingly competitive, prominent political forecaster says

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted Alabama's governor's race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican."

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Oct 22 • 9:17 AM EDT • Politics • al.com
Every player from Alabama to play for the Boston Celtics

Our focus in this article is Al Butler.

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Qlik Brings Governed Business Context and Analytics Workflows to Claude

Qlik’s MCP Server is now available through Anthropic’s Claude Directory, giving Claude users a simpler way to connect governed Qlik® data, analytical logic, and selected analytics and data workflows, so they can work with trusted business context instead of raw data alone. Key takeaways: Makes Qlik easier to discover and use inside Claude: Availability through Anthropic’s Claude Directory gives Claude users a more direct path to connect Qlik through MCP.Brings governed business context into Clau

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To Advance Sport & Entertainment Across Africa: Afro Nation's Dr King Smade Joins African Collaborations Group

African Collaborations Group (ACG), by its own admission "the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the

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Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist

European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”

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Oct 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Argonne welcomes Chicagoland mayors to campus for meeting and tours of user facilities

Argonne hosted the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for its quarterly meeting, where dozens of Chicagoland leaders learned about the lab’s work in super intelligence and resilience planning and toured the Advanced Photon Source and Aurora supercomputer.

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From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077!

The free Edgerunners 2 Update to Cyberpunk 2077 is available now, with content inspired by the second installment of the hit anime series now streaming on Netflix

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Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global Announce Strategic Collaboration to Support Everyday Health and Well-Being

Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.

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Oct 22 • 5:10 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com
'Working Lab' helps Norwich small business owners

Global City Norwich and Foundry66 are accepting applications for a 12-week program to help local businesses grow.

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Mobile science lab

Billy Roden, left, Seattle Children’s Mobile Science Program manager, takes answers to a question he posed to Rasa Conklin’s fifth-grade science class on Wednesday inside the mobile science classroom at Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend. Dr. Noelle Machnick, rear, in lab coat, helped moderate the class.

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Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite supports life science innovation from laboratory to regulated operations

Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite and Care for Viewlinc enable professional-quality monitoring as critical operations evolve. Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence, introduces Viewlinc Cloud Suite, a cloud-based environmental monitoring offering designed to help organizations establish professional-quality monitoring from day one and build on the same platform as their requirements evolve. The launch is complemented by Vaisala Care for Viewl

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Whoop and Abu Dhabi partner on preventative health

Will Ahmed, CEO of Whoop speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy in Abu Dhabi, discussing the firm's collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, and the outlook for the company.

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John Gillispie: Life isn’t ‘Normal’ in Odenkirk film

Movies & More reviewer John Gillispie shares his thoughts on the movie “Normal,” which is rated R and is available on DVD.

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MVP MMA On Netflix One And Done?

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano was the first live MMA event to ever feature on Netflix. It may also be the last for quite some time. Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) intended to disrupt the MMA world with their collaboration with the streaming giant, but Netflix has fallen on hard times. Its stock […]

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Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil

Apple Music has rebranded for the first time since 2015. Find out how TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Fred again.. and a bath of mineral oil shaped the new note icon.

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Trump’s billion-dollar grant cuts jeopardize Tulane public health research

President Donald Trump has terminated billions in federal science and research grants since 2025. As a result, global health research and job stability at Tulane University’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine are in jeopardy. Since 2025, the Trump administration has frozen or terminated $177 billion in grants on health equity,...

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UTA Science Learning Center sets up laboratory-themed escape rooms

The event aimed to highlight resources for students and incorporated anatomy models, chemistry model sets and more.

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Oct 21 • 11:15 PM EDT • Science • theshorthorn.com
TWICE's Jihyo Announces Departure from JYP Entertainment, Launches New Label

The group's leader is the third member to end her individual contract with JYP while staying in TWICE.

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Oct 21 • 9:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • complex.com
What to stream: Add best horror films of 2026 to your spooky...

Build your spooky-season watchlist with 2026 horror picks including “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” “Send Help” and “The Bride!,” now streaming or available to rent.

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Madera County program raises awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention

As National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week approaches, health officials are highlighting the dangers of lead exposure and the resources available to families.

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Commission announces plan for polar hub to step up research coordination

The European Commission plans to develop an EU polar research hub to strengthen coordination and improve the alignment between science and policy. The objective, according to a Commission official, is to “better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination with stakeholders, including Indigenous people.”Announced in a new EU Arctic strategy on October 20, there is little detail yet on how the hub will be implemented, only that it will “reinforce and expand” the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), which is hosted and managed by the European Polar Board (EPB) at Umeå University in Sweden. EPCO was born from the EU-PolarNet projects funded through Horizon 2020 and currently coordinates the EU Polar Cluster, a network of EU-funded collaborative polar projects.While the practical details remain to be defined, the decision sends “a clear and positive signal,” said Maria Grigoratou, head of EPCO and executive secretary of EPB. “By reinforcing EPCO, the Commission has an opportunity to build on the legacy of EU-PolarNet 2, strengthen European polar research coordination and expand cooperation with a broader range of Arctic stakeholders,” she told Science|Business.The move has been welcomed by the polar research community. “The polar research hub could play an important role in connecting existing research communities, observation systems and infrastructure, and in bringing scientific knowledge closer to policymaking, in cooperation with local communities and Indigenous people,” said Katrine Moland Hansen, director of operations at Norway’s Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center.But money will be an issue. “It is clear that EPCO will need more resources and structure to function well and to make research reach policymakers,” said Kati Lindström, vice-chair of the Polar Research Committee of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. “European polar research is big if we pool the resources, and it should not only be left to enthusiastic scientists to develop networks of strategic importance in their free time.”The Arctic strategy makes a point of saying that local communities should have a greater involvement in Arctic science. “All EU Arctic research consortia are mandated to invite Indigenous people representatives to participate in projects,” it reads. “The EU also supports research that is directly led by Indigenous communities and address their challenges.”It also underlines the importance of reinforcing collaboration with like-minded partners such as Norway, Iceland, Canada, the UK, Japan and South Korea, as well as deepening its engagement with NATO. This includes the US, with which “the EU is committed to continuing a pragmatic transatlantic engagement based on shared interests and values.”Related articlesViewpoint: Does Europe dare to invest in the Arctic?Anchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateFor Moland Hansen, this open and inclusive approach to cooperation is encouraging. “The Arctic is also a strong example of why equal participation of associated countries in EU funding instruments matters.”Overall, she finds the new Arctic strategy to be ambitious, timely and comprehensive. “We particularly welcome the recognition that climate change, environmental protection, security, resilience and competitiveness are closely interconnected,” she said. “Research, observations and forecasting capabilities are essential to understanding the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic and addressing these challenges together.”Security focusWhile the Arctic strategy foregrounds security, with pledges to protect undersea cables, boost satellite monitoring, deploy more icebreakers and improve military mobility, the polar community is satisfied that environmental concerns have not been forgotten.“It is inevitable that there is a strong security angle to the EU Arctic strategy, but the impact of climate change and need for climate mitigation and resilience is also strongly recognised and includes a pledge to stay the course on climate commitments,” said Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, a coalition of campaigning non-profit organisations.“We need to remember that by the time the next Multiannual Financial Framework comes to an end, in 2034, the polar regions, especially the Arctic region, will be living under a new reality when it comes to ecosystem processes, when it comes to the climate,” Grigoratou went on. “And that will affect any ambition that humans may have in the region.”Lindström agreed. “All aspects of European security are dependent on climate change in the Arctic and consequently, on climate science,” she said. “We cannot close our eyes to issues like energy security, critical minerals, northern shipping routes, dual-use technologies and others. However, it remains to be seen how well the promises to protect the environment and Indigenous rights will hold when faced with critical mineral extraction under the Critical Minerals Act.”

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The science of bouncing back

On Oct. 14, Truwit joined Dr. Lauri Santos, professor of Yale University’s popular ‘Psychology and the Good Life,’ and host of ‘The Happiness Lab’ podcast, for a live taping at the Boston Museum of Science.

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Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather

As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Trump says he called Google to rename Atlantic Ocean

President Donald Trump continues to raise renaming various bodies of water to include “America.” While at a rally in South Carolina, he said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean because they were “really great with the lake,” referencing when Google Maps relabelled the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.”

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'Hamilton' dance workshop celebrates importance of art in politics

On Sunday, the Rutgers Democracy Lab and Livingston Theatre Company hosted "Hamilton: Arts, Democracy & Dance" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States as well as the Eagleton Institute of Politics' 70th anniversary. Held at the College Avenue Student Center, this event was an opportunity to showcase the intersection of arts and democracy, to discuss this serendipitous connection and to learn some choreography from the Broadway hit musical.

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Oct 21 • 7:57 PM EDT • Politics • dailytargum.com
76 workers to be affected by Nashville business closure at the end of the year. Here’s what we know

AkzoNobel has filed a notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development saying it will permanently close its Nashville facility effective Dec. 31, 2026.

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October entertainment options available in Abilene

ASVR Pumpkin Harvest Express

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Risk management summit, Innovation Challenge scheduled in Iowa City next week

The University of Iowa is hosting the second annual Risk Management and Insurance Strategic Collaborators (RISC) Summit and Innovation Challenge is scheduled for Oct. 28-29 in Iowa City. RISC is a national consortium of higher education institutions, including the Vaughan Institute at University of Iowa, committed to advancing innovation and addressing challenges facing the risk…

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Spectrum Laboratory, Autism in Entertainment & Partners Bring Halloweekend Fun to Hollywood

Neurodiverse talent orgs Spectrum Laboratory, Autism in Entertainment and more bring comedy, animation & celebration to Halloween Weekend.

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Oct 21 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • animationmagazine.net
CT to make healthcare subsidy available to childcare workers

Eligible childcare workers can receive money annually toward insurance premiums for Access Health CT plans.

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Oct 21 • 5:15 PM EDT • Health • ctmirror.org
New lab to become centre for investigating uplands

The research facility in Penrith will also help train the next generation of environmental scientists.

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Oct 21 • 4:36 PM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
CentraCare healthcare system to acquire Stellis Health in merger of central Minnesota providers

The two organizations already have a history of collaboration, including at CentraCare-Monticello hospital, where Stellis physicians provide care. The move comes as Minnesota’s healthcare systems face increasing financial pressures.

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Oct 21 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Dignity Health nurse navigator, breast cancer survivor shares advice for women with cancer diagnoses

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty and questions about what comes next, but patients don’t have to navigate that journey alone. Tana Toll, a breast cancer survivor and nurse navigator with Dignity Health, joined KCRA 3 to talk about resources that are available.

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Oct 21 • 4:14 PM EDT • Health • kcra.com
BTA Sports Expands into Prediction Markets With AI-Powered Analytics

The fourth quarter rollout pairs independent probability modeling with “Ask BTA” to help users assess sports event contractsHORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTA Sports, a subscription-based sports analytics and decision-intelligence platform, today announced its expansion into sports prediction markets, bringing the data and insights used by its sports betting subscribers to users evaluating sports event contracts. The offering, available in the fourth quarter as part of Version 2

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Oct 21 • 3:31 PM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Bend columnist: Art, laughter can light up the darkness

Those of us who work on GO! magazine labored a bit over this week’s issue and what it should look like. GO! is, to me, the fun part of the […]

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Oct 21 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • bendbulletin.com
Introducing Strands: Sports Edition, a New Daily Sports Puzzle From The Athletic | The New York Times Company

The Athletic today announced the launch of Strands: Sports Edition, a new sports-themed daily word search game crafted in collaboration with New York Times Games. Strands: Sports Edition is a sports…

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Oct 21 • 3:15 PM EDT • Sports • nytco.com
New Sphere project faces crucial PG County vote

Officials, residents and labor groups are asking whether the costs of a proposed Sphere theater at National Harbor outweigh the benefits.

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Oct 21 • 3:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • baltimorefishbowl.com
Your Voice, Your Vote: Stanley Langlow, Chelan County sheriff candidate

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Oct 21 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • wenatcheeworld.com