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Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at L.A. gun range, rep says
The 83-year-old filmmaker suffered a minor injury when a gun discharged while holstered. His representative said he was treated at a hospital and is being released.
Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election
_Ypsilanti, Michigan_THE MIDTERM ELECTION IS ABOUT a lot of things: gas prices and groceries, the spread of corruption, and the future of democracy. And yet, as much as any single issue, it’s about health care. You can tell by listening to all the Democrats talking about high deductibles, drug costs, and insurance companies as they campaign around the country. Or you can tell by reading all the public-opinion surveys in which voters consistently rank health care as one of their top concerns. But if you really want to know why this is a health care election, your best source isn’t the politicians or the pollsters. It’s the people on the front lines. One of them is Raymond Rion, a family medicine physician and executive director of Packard Health, a small network of clinics spanning Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on the western outskirts of the Detroit metro area. Packard is what’s known as a Federally Qualified Health Center, where anybody can get care regardless of income or insurance status. And like similar safety-net providers all over America, for the past decade it has benefited directly from the Affordable Care Act. “We almost went bankrupt in 2011,” Rion told me in a conversation last week, recalling how in the old days staff at Packard would work the phones furiously to get supplies and find specialists who would take referrals. Now many more patients have either Medicaid or private coverage they’ve purchased through HealthCare.gov, the online marketplace that the law created, so that the proportion of uninsured patients has fallen from around one in three to one in ten. It’s a lot easier to find referrals for these insured patients, though thanks to the infusion of paying customers Packard can do much more on its own. In particular, Rion said, the organization has opened two new branches, started a pharmacy, begun offering prenatal services, and vastly expanded behavioral health care by bringing on a half-dozen new doctors, nurses, and case workers. Now a retrenchment is underway. Coverage options on the HealthCare.gov marketplace got more expensive because Donald Trump and the Republicans refused to renew temporary subsidies that had been reducing the price of insurance. On top of that, the first cuts to Medicaid as part of last year’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” are starting to take effect. Rion told me Packard has already laid off a provider in anticipation of less revenue next year.1 Patient volume is down, he went on to explain, in part because uninsured patients sometimes avoid care altogether out of fear a single visit will lead to more treatments with more bills. And postponing care in that way can have serious medical consequences, as his colleague Ron Romero told me. “So you have somebody with diabetes, their chronic condition isn’t getting cared for,” said Romero, who like Rion is a family physician. “Their sugars rise, and they end up having other medical problems. Their kidneys start to get damaged. They start to have eye damage. They increase risk for heart attacks and strokes. . . . They end up in the emergency room.” And things are likely to get worse. Partly that’s because next year most of the remaining Medicaid cuts will take full effect, throwing more people off coverage. And partly it’s because forces that have nothing to do with Trump or Republican actions are making medical care more expensive for everyone, including those with employer insurance and Medicare. That will lead to still more people delaying or skipping care, ending up in the emergency rooms, and putting yet more cost pressure on providers. Rion wasn’t taking a position on the election or political parties, he made clear. He was just describing the reality he sees around him: “The whole system is being pressured. Nobody is immune to this stuff.” He’s right. And here’s the thing: This has all happened before. We know happens next.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act\'s open enrollment period now underway
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January.
Selma Blair apologizes for Delta flight incident amid assault charges
Selma Blair issued an apology following an alleged violent medical episode aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York.
Buzzy Holmes doc wins slow Halloween box office in N. America
"You Can See Everything," the documentary about jailed biotech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes that is generating major Oscars buzz, prevailed in a slow weekend at the Halloween box office in North America...
Miami vs North Carolina live updates, start time, predictions, TV
The Miami Hurricanes play the UNC Tar Heels in a Week 9 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
USA Health receives $20K grant to expand stroke prevention education
When it comes to a stroke, every second counts.USA Health Stroke Program Director Emily Dahlmann says too many people don't know what to look for, let alone, wh
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
Orthopedic Surgeons Join Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Orthopedic surgeons John Randazzo, M.D., and Gary N. Ackerman, M.D., have joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. They are on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo […]
Jessica Lange says her career is ‘coming to an end’
Oscar-winner Jessica Lange discussed her career and potential retirement following her appearance on the most recent season of ‘American Horror Story.’
Can odors from our bodies signal Alzheimer’s, cancer and other diseases?
For years, scientists have explored how the molecules that waft from our breath or skin might be harnessed to sniff out a variety of ailments. Advancements are turning that potential into reality.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options
Tips for Michiganders on purchasing health insurance when open enrollment begins Nov. 1
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is encouraging ACA marketplace enrollees to get ready before the start of open enrollment.
“A Few Good Men” can’t handle the stage
“You can’t handle the truth!” is what many audiences remember from Rob Reiner’s 1992 film adaptation of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men.”
Here’s what to do every day to boost your immune system
Taking these steps can help your body fight off germs that cause ailments like the common cold.
New York City Marathon: Andreas Almgren wins on debut as Sheila Chepkirui reclaims crown
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race for the second time, while Sweden’s Andreas Almgren claimed the men’s title in his first race over the distance
Director calls Broadway revival of ‘In the Heights’ at NY City Center a ‘balm for these times’
David Mendizábal is directing a revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights," a musical that was Mendizábal's introduction to theater | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Bass and Raman make final case to voters ahead of Election Day
In the final days before the Nov. 3 general election, Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman were out in Encino speaking with voters
Flooding sends water into Arts District small business shops
Rain on Friday caused flooding in parts of the Arts District, and business owners worked to protect their shops from the water.
Palmetto Sports Daily: High school football regular season winding down
PSD previews Friday night of high school football and the games of the week across the state as the regular season winds down.
Santa Cruz-based horror film 'Poultrygeist 2' may be too shocking to release
"We believe the content may not be suitable for your facility."
8 Tennis Statistics That Sound Completely Made Up But Are Somehow True
You could almost say that tennis is a perfectly sensible sport until you start looking at the statistics. Spend enough time examining its history, and you will discover that some of the greatest players ever were apparently incapable of winning a match at certain tournaments, that two famous rivals somehow avoided each other on an …
Director Michael Mann OK after shooting mishap at gun range
"Miami Vice," "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Heat" filmmaker Michael Mann sustained minor injuries during a gun-range mishap Saturday.
As Covered California open enrollment starts, here are the big changes
Covered California open enrollment starts Sunday, with higher premiums and major changes to subsidies and eligibility. Here’s what Californians need to know.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Spanish restaurant to open in newly purchased Sarasota location
Alma de España is hosting a grand opening Nov. 1 on South Links Avenue.
'Dune', 'Godzilla' and more. See the popcorn buckets stealing the show
Popcorn at the movies continues to have a pop culture moment. Studios are outdoing themselves with ever-extravagant popcorn buckets to accompany upcoming blockbuster films.
The Healthcare Election: Florida
When federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance expired last year, Florida was hit particularly hard. Now, as the election and open enrollment coincide, healthcare is a major issue.
“Heat” director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at L.A. gun range
The filmmaker was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
‘Heat’ Director Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Gun Range
Filmmaker was briefly hospitalized Halloween afternoon after discharging his firearm while holstered, causing a minor injury
“The Brady Bunch” almost had a very different mom, according to Joyce Bulifant, the actress who lost the role
The “Airplane!” actress says creator Sherwood Schwartz originally envisioned Carol Brady with a different comedic sensibility before Florence Henderson was cast.
‘Criminal Minds’ to end again — this time with season 20
Deja vu? ‘Criminal Minds’ is set to conclude again… this time in 2027, with its 20th season.
ACA 2027 marketplaces open Sunday with increased rates. Here's what to know
ACA individual health insurance rates will rise by double digits in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware when they go live on Sunday.
Jessica Lange says her career is ‘coming to an end’
The 77-year-old previously said she’d be “phasing out of filmmaking.”
If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One
The retailer started canceling pre-orders a day before they were supposed to arrive
Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything,’ 'Clayface' lead sleepy Halloween weekend
The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters | Talk 1370
Racism and bigotry: The hallmark of the 2022 midterms
Bigotry is all Republican politicians have to offer in these closing days of the midterm campaigns. In fact, it’s all they’ve had for years.
Philip Rivers’ latest on NC State speculation: ‘Never say never’
The former quarterback was asked about his alma mater Friday night.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options.
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles.
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Sardiña has been practicing medicine […]
Trump hosts Halloween bash, rips legal ally's reported $50M payment
The jungle-theme gala at Mar-a-Lago kicked off the winter social season at the Palm Beach club on Saturday after Trump spoke at six tele-rallies.
The Hollywood Color Nerd Who Shot ‘Knives Out’ Explains His Viral iPhone Camera App
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 dollars and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
Affordable Care Act open enrollment: Americans face higher costs and fewer options
The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15
Costs surge again for Michigan health insurance plans
Rates for about 400,000 people who purchase their own health plans are up an average of 14.2% ahead of the Nov. 1 start of open enrollment, state regulators announced Wednesday.
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County recently announced the upcoming expansion of cancer care for rural and western Palm Beach County communities. Anticipated […]
Federal healthcare programs' open enrollment kicks off
For Medicare, there are two big differences coming in 2027
Nicolas Cage says he almost ‘really lost it’ while filming ‘Face/Off’ scene
Nicolas Cage recalls how he got deep into the mind of his ‘Face/Off’ character and almost ‘really lost it’ during this one particular scene.
Tony Hawk kicked out of Pershing Square while celebrating anniversary of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’
Tony Hawk was kicked out of Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles Friday, the skateboarding legend announced on social media. Hawk was kicked out of the public park while filming a skate video fo…
Christopher Lloyd says he and Michael J. Fox didn’t become friends until after ‘Back to the Future’ films
Christopher Lloyd shared that he and Michael J. Fox’s friendship took a while to grow as they didn’t become close until after the ‘Back to the Future’ films.
DJ Moore questionable for Week 8
DJ Moore hoping to play versus Ravens despite shoulder ailment
Illinois health insurance open enrollment begins
CHICAGO — Illinois residents can begin shopping for 2027 health coverage today through Get Covered Illinois, the state-run insurance marketplace, as the annual open enrollment period opens. Open enrollment runs […]
Be Well ACA Open Enrollment
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in Williamsburg, Va., Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Wayne Partlow)
‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range
Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles | Talk 1370
Halloween party brings crowds and business to Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations are bringing thousands of people to downtown Palm Springs this weekend, giving local businesses a chance to bring in more customers. The annual Halloween party on Arenas Road is taking place Friday and Saturday, with music, dancing, entertainment and costume contests. The free event runs from 4 p.m.
‘Boy Meets World’ alum Rider Strong stopped Letterboxd movie ratings because it was affecting career
‘Boy Meets World’ alum Rider Strong revealed that he stopped rating movies on his Letterboxd account because it was affecting his film career.
Palm Desert eatery fails health inspection due to flies in sink area
An “A” grade, or a score of 90 to 100 points, means a restaurant passed an inspection and met minimum health standards.
Open enrollment begins on Maine's health insurance marketplace
Health insurance premiums on CoverME.gov are increasing by an average of roughly 15%. But Kate Ende of Consumers for Affordable Health Care said most people who get coverage through the marketplace qualify for financial assistance through tax credits.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
Alexander Skarsgård talks steamy ‘Wicker’ scenes with Olivia Colman: ‘Sex was great’
Alexander Skarsgård opens up about the steamy sex scenes he and leading lady Olivia Colman did for their new movie ‘Wicker.’
It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
The ACA health insurance marketplaces — find yours at HealthCare.gov — open Nov. 1 for 2027 coverage. Getting an early start may be especially important this year.
It's Your Business | Filling a niche for knitting needs
“I find it calming. I find it inspiring. There’s always something new to learn. By no means do I claim I know everything about the knitting process, but I’m always
The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of October 2026
The top 20 most played Steam Deck games of October 2026 is here, and it's crazy seeing Final Fantasy Resonance and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse so high up.
Scaring Up Customers for Halloween Streaming
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Way back in 2022, I did a deep dive into each streamer’s horror offerings, looking at the top horror film and TV shows, and which streamers had the best library titles and best Halloween landing pages. If you’d like to check out those articles... Way back in 2022, I ranked all the streamers’ Halloween landing pages. I updated my thoughts in 2023... ...and 2024. After taking last year off, I’m back at it again this year. My theory—then and now—is that Halloween landing pages provide a subtle but surprisingly valuable insight into how the streamers position themselves, and what they do well and what they don’t. They show who relies on libraries, whose libraries across TV and film have the most value, who understands how customers want to access those libraries, and, being blunt, which product teams actually put the time in to make a quality holiday user experience. Plus, three “horror” TV shows had big debuts this month! So today, I’ll answer the questions... What are the all-time biggest horror shows and films on streaming? What streamer has the best library? What streamer has the best landing page? And what does this say about the streaming wars today? But first, let’s look at three big new horror shows on streaming... Subscribe Horror TV Has Dominated October So Far In a fun twist this month, three different streamers released three different horror TV shows. Many scary stories come out every October, but the twist is that all three did well: Two of the shows got over 20 million hours, which is just good. You can see that Below is helping Netflix start October/Q4 off well: And that Carrie is a top seven show for Amazon through two weeks: But here’s the crazier note: even though it doesn’t look huge, Crystal Lake is Peacock’s biggest debut yet: Let’s discuss the streaming elephant in the room: two of these shows are based off classic horror IP: Jason and Carrie. So once again, IP works, in theaters and on streaming. It just does. Oddly enough, horror IP doesn’t draw a tenth of the ire that other IP does, even though, arguably, horror films are the original franchise films, starting in the 1930s and continuing on through the slasher film 80s. So horror TV shows are off to a great start. While I’ve written before that horror films do NOT over-perform on streaming, TV shows are a different story. The Top Horror Films and TV Shows on Streaming All Time To start, here are the top first seasons for all streaming TV shows since 2020 (the start of the Streaming Ratings Era): First take: yep, that’s some power laws at work right there. The biggest TV show hits aren’t just bigger than other hit shows, they’re orders of magnitude bigger. Wednesday dwarfs The Last of Us (a big hit!) and is ten times bigger than the next six most popular horror shows. Wow! So yes, horror or horror-adjacent shows can do as well as the top shows on streaming. Wednesday is proof of this. (Though, even Wednesday is more horror-adjacent than proper horror.) Also, note that Below, Carrie and _Crystal Lake_could/should keep moving up the charts. That said, there is some weakness in these numbers. Only eighteen horror first seasons made the charts, which is low. For context, 541 season ones have made the Nielsen originals charts since 2020. Eighteen out of 541 isn’t great! Plus, again, the IP issue. Wednesday and The Last of Us came from popular IP, and It: Welcome to Derry and Goosebumps are spinoffs. Next up, every horror show from season two on: The bad news here? Besides one iconic example, horror shows don’t last long i.e. generate very many seasons. While many straight-to-streaming horror shows were limited series, many weren’t and only four horror shows got to a second season or beyond. That’s a bad hit rate. And yeah, only one horror show made it to a fifth season! This genre is just not elite (on streaming). Okay, on to the top horror films all time (er, since 2020): We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...What streamers have the most horror films... ...And how FASTs have embraced horror films... ...How many elite horror films are on linear TV or aren’t on TV at all… ...How streamers make it very, very hard to find horror films… …And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
From Wicker to Zelda: Ocarina of Time: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård star in a new fantasy romance, and Nintendo’s revered 1998 classic gets a fresh coat of paint
Did Diljit Dosanjh take a jibe at CJP for comments on his film 'Satluj'? Abhijeet Dipke responds
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeetdipke)
ULM political science professor breaks down midterm election trends
KNOE sat down with Dr. Joshua Stockley, a ULM Political Science Professor, to break down some races ahead of November 3, 2026.
Commentary: Sledgehammers for you, pillows for me: the politics of selective morality in Tennessee
There is something almost theological about watching a politician suddenly discover grace. State Sen. Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for Tennessee’s newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, is now asking voters to extend him something he has rarely seemed eager to extend to the people he criticizes: mercy. The Nashville Scene reported this week that Taylor […]
Director Michael Mann, 83, Accidentally Shoots Himself at L.A. Gun Range
The filmmaker — known for his work on films including ‘Miami Vice,’ ‘Heat,’ ‘Collatrell,’ ‘Thief’ and more — was transported to a local hospital by ambulance after the incident
UNLV lets political science students earn degree credit through Planned Parenthood internships
Three internship credits with approved organizations can satisfy the department’s 'Culminating Experience' requirement for political science students.
It's here: 2027 Obamacare enrollment
Millions of Florida residents who purchase their insurance policies on healthcare.gov can begin shopping Sunday for coverage to take effect next year. Twelve companies will offer so-called Obamacare plans on the healthcare.gov marketplace, where subsidies are available to lower the costs of monthly premiums, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website shows. Another three are […]
Obamacare continues to shrink as enrollment opens for 2027
Holly Hendricks, who is battling an autoimmune disease that leaves her with open wounds down to the muscle, did everything she could to maintain her Affordable Care Act coverage after the enhanced premium subsidies lapsed at the start of this year.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Nicolas Cage says he almost ‘really lost it’ while filming “Face/Off” scene: ‘Am I really in prison?’
Nicolas Cage recalled getting deep into the mind of his character while filming the 1997 movie ‘Face/Off’
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
The real-life filming spots for "Twilight" and "Halloweentown"
St. Helens is a town of less than 20,000 people, but Hollywood loves it.
Maryland health insurance rates are rising. What to know as open enrollment begins
Marylanders can begin shopping for 2027 health insurance plans Sunday, as higher rates make comparing coverage and costs especially important.
Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
From checking in-network doctors to weighing high deductible plans and HSA benefits, here's what to know before open enrollment closes Dec. 15.
Review: 'You Can See Everything' leaves viewers questioning truth and how it's presented
Movie reviewer Joshua Hill says 'You Can See Everything,' which follows Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, in her final days before her imprisonment for criminal fraud, examines when falsehoods are used as facts and leaves viewers questioning the truths in the film and how they were presented. Though it's a documentary, Hill says it feels intensely cinematic.
ECU Health hospice services transitioning to Liberty Home Care and Hospice
Effective Sunday, all ECU Health home health and hospice operations will be under Liberty Home Care and Hospice.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and
“Heat” director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at L.A. gun range
The filmmaker was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Why you shouldn't wait to shop for 2027 health plans
Open enrollment for 2027 brings new identity checks and fewer brokers. Experts urge consumers to shop early.
Walmart makes big amends for Zelda Switch 2 console cancellations
There were some very disappointed Walmart customers on Wednesday as the day before the Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console was released Walmart cancelled a number of orders due to the retailer…
Television Q&A: Will 'Call the Midwife' deliver more episode...
“Call the Midwife” is set to expand with a World War II prequel, a film and a 16th season, the BBC says. Fox also plans more “LEGO Masters” for 2026-27.
Washington Nationals Lose Hitting Assistant to Seattle Mariners
Director of hitting CJ Gillman is expected to leave the Washington Nationals and return to the Seattle Mariners under a new manager in 2027
Bill Burr blasts film critics for “Digger” hate: ‘They don’t even understand it’
“These critics are out of their minds,” the comedian said, opining that Tom Cruise “should win the Oscar” for his turn in the film.
Obamacare enrollment starts Sunday, more Health Headlines
Open enrollment for the state’s health insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado, starts Sunday, Nov. 1.
Trump Accounts: What parents need to know about automatic enrollment, $1,000 seed money and activation
Your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account” whether you realize it or not
Ravens Discussion: Predictions for Week 8 matchup vs. Bills
The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Buffalo Bills today in a much-anticipated Week 8 contest. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s predictions for the game. Dustin Cox The Ravens have often responded with big wins in previous seasons when their backs were against the wall. That was with John Harbaugh at the helm, however, so we […]
Filmmaker Michael Mann suffers "superficial injury" at gun range
Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles, his representative said.
Take control of your health insurance during Washington Healthplanfinder open enrollment
Your healthcare needs change over time.
NICU babies at OU Health dress up in adorable '101 Dalmatians' costumes for Halloween
Oklahoma Children's OU Health shared some adorable pictures of Halloween fun with babies in the NICU.
NFL rumors: Packers star Micah Parsons gets potential return date
The Green Bay Packers’ wait to have Micah Parsons back on the field is almost over. The star pass rusher, who has been rehabbing his injured knee, is nearing his much-awaited season debut, with one game in particular looking likely . “Packers star Micah Parsons is expected to return to practice next week and make his 2026 debut in November, with […] The post NFL rumors: Packers star Micah Parsons gets potential return date appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Covered California open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Covered California's open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Nov. 1, offering Californians the chance to review and adjust their coverage.
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options
Jack Nicholson's Only Sci-Fi Movie Was An Underappreciated '90s Classic
When one reminisces about Jack Nicholson's filmography, they likely remember his biggest hits like The Shining, Batman from 1989, The Departed, or Chinatown.
New Orleans business sustainably preserves furniture pieces through caning, weaving
The ancient heritage craft of caning requires weaving with the glossy, flexible bark or skin of the rattan palm (Calamus rotan). The practice dates back thousands of years. Archaeologists found