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First Look: The New Longines Master Chrono Monopusher (Incl. Video)
With the all-new Master Chrono Monopusher, Longines expands the collection with a pair of rather scrumptious looking watches.
Igniting the desire to live: adaptive sports give war veterans a new purpose
When Artem Peredereiev, 36, woke up after the amputation of both his legs, he could not imagine a future outside the hospital walls. A volunteer who joined the army in 2024, from a small settlement near Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, he was severely wounded on the battlefield and brought to Ivano-Frankivsk for rehabilitation. His physical condition was poor, and emotionally he was depressed. “Everything was new and different. I had no place to return to because my hometown was occupied. I did not understand how to live further,” he recalls. Every year, hundreds of wounded servicemen and women pass through the Centre for
Shootout outside Pioneer Square bar hits cars, business; at least 1 person wounded
Gunfire erupted in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood early Sunday after a fight outside a bar spilled into the street near 1st Ave. and King Street, leaving
U of A researchers team up to take on major health challenges
Four interdisciplinary U of A-Banner Health teams will receive up to $250,000 each to advance promising health research in cancer detection, lymphoma diagnostics, wound care and chronic pain.
Bellamy eyes more history against wounded Denmark
Craig Bellamy reflects on his memorable moments against Denmark as his Wales side bid to topple the Danes in the Nations League on Sunday (17:00 BST).
Man critically wounded in shooting at Humboldt Park business
The 31-year-old man was approached by someone he did not know and shot in the chest at 7:20 p.m. Friday, police said.
Healthy Food Bundles Lowered Weight, Blood Pressure Long-Term, Study Shows
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Sending people bundles of healthy food can help them lose pounds and reduce blood pressure, a new study says. People receiving plant-based grocery packages from a Boston-area food pantry wound up in overall better health ...
Brentwood eye doctor sentenced to prison in $6.9M health care fraud case. Here’s what we know
Federal prosecutors said she used her practice, Brentwood Eye Care, to submit false claims to Medicare for services patients did not receive and for wound care products she did not purchase or use.
Yemen: Health system faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies
As fighting intensifies across parts of Yemen, hospitals are struggling to cope with growing numbers of war-wounded patients while an already fragile health system faces critical shortages of medical supplies, staff and specialized care.
Man shot after altercation outside business on Detroit’s southwest side
A man in his 20s was wounded in a shooting following a physical altercation outside a business on Detroit’s southwest side.
HEALTH MATTERS: Wound Care Specialist keeps man from foot amputation
Jeffrey Broyles thought summer 2026 would look like the sand-and-ice-blue waters featured in his snapshots from summer 2025, not like the decaying flesh and gaping wounds his cell phone camera capt…
To err is human, to forgive takes work: what science and therapy reveal about truly letting go
Family gatherings can reopen old wounds, but research shows resentment can affect both mind and body; psychotherapist Edna Arbel explains why forgiveness cannot be forced and how processing pain, setting boundaries and therapy can help us truly let go
Winning Smart Victory Post #120
First away game of the season…..and I decided to go spend time with DD (dear daughter) in the morning. TiVo is a beautiful thing, so we went and got massages, hit a couple of yard sales and ultimately wound up back at the house around 1-ish. Add in Mr. Squillian’s utter disdain for watching commercials, […]
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
NEW YORK (AP) — It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost. […]
Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection
✓ Breitling has just introduced a pair of new manually-wound Navitimer models to its core collection ✓ Check it out! ✓
Chikli surfs with wounded IDF veterans, urges soldiers to seek mental health care
At a Hahazakim Mitgalim gathering in Herzliya, the Diaspora Affairs minister said soldiers should feel no shame in seeking psychological support or taking part in therapeutic activities.
Tashiba Williams: How Mobile Wound Care Is Expanding Healthcare Access
As a family nurse practitioner and the founder of ADA Family Health Clinic, a mobile wound care and primary care practice serving patients across Texas and Louisiana, Williams represents healthcare professionals whose clinical experience may contribute to leadership and care-delivery discussions.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
NEW YORK (AP) — It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We're warned not to waste it, since we can't turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it's lost.
Israeli fire in Gaza kills 5 people, including a little girl, health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least five Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded others, according to local health officials.
A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
Richmond officer shot while responding to mental health crisis call
On opposite sides of Contra Costa, two police officers were shot and wounded in unrelated incidents Thursday.
Argument at a Medley truck lot leads to a shooting and air rescue, police say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue flew a man to a hospital to be treated for his wounds.
Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Ups and downs have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” but “Avengers: Doomsday” might just heal all its wounds.
Iran war casualty count eclipses 600 as Pentagon quietly changes accounting
The Pentagon updated its war casualty database Saturday, recording more than 140 new wounded and restoring the four soldiers killed due to Iranian strikes last weekend.
XBOX CEO Message is Salt in Sony's Wound at Kojima Productions
XBOX CEO Asha Sharma has left a message on Kojima Productions wall that fans are taking as a shot against Sony, which tried to cancel PHYSINT.
Syria's Health Ministry corrects Damascus minibus blast toll: 14 wounded, no deaths
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's Health Ministry said Friday that 14 people were wounded, three of them critically, but that there were no fatalities in the explosion of a minivan taxi a day earlier in a Damascus suburb.
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
Kerecis Reimagines Fish-Skin for Deep Wounds with Launch of Compact
ARLINGTON, Virginia & REYKJAVIK, Iceland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--
For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, 'Practical Magic 2' heals old wounds
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu?
Missouri should make medical respite part of its health care infrastructure
For a person experiencing homelessness, “discharge” can mean returning to a shelter, vehicle or street while managing a wound, infection or treatment.
For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, ‘Practical Magic 2’ heals old wounds
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago.
What Preseason Said About Rockets’ New Guard Rotation
Because of the Houston Rockets' trip to China this preseason, they wound up playing only three total games. In the last of those on Thursday night, they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 113-89. For Houston, preseason is now over, and the 2026-27 regular season will begin on October 21st. The main overhauls since 2025-26 occurred …
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner orders AI company to stop doing business in the state
(KNOX/KFGO) -North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has ordered Silverberry Group and WoundScribe AI...
75,000 years ago, this Neanderthal was stabbed with a spear
Mercy killing or murder? The prehistoric scene reveals the highs and lows of hominin life.
Jaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD
The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
Vanilla Could Hold the Key to New Wound Treatments, Scientists Say
Vanilla is best known for its place in kitchens, desserts, and fragrances. But scientists at Australia’s Flinders University are exploring whether vanillin, the compound responsible for vanilla’s fami...
Everything is Working Against Penn State on Friday Against Northwestern
Penn State's football team is a wounded animal with a nasty opponent staring them right in the face.
N.D. Insurance Commissioner orders AI company to stop doing business in the state
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) - Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread orders Silverberry Group and WoundScribe AI to sto...
The Real Alexis Lafrenière Is Standing Up
We likely never will know what manner of offers Chris Drury fielded when trade talk involved Alexis Lafrenière. For all we know, Laffy could have wound up anywhere – including Lower Slobbovia.
Palestinian health officials say Israeli attacks killed three in central Gaza
Israeli strikes and fire in central Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded others on Saturday, according to local health officials.
A path toward justice and public safety
Strangulation can be one of the most dangerous forms of assault; despite the lack of visible ailments it is accompanied by. Though strangulation leaves no broken bones, bruises or visible wounds, it is one of the strongest predictors of future homicides for domestic violence victims. Until this year, second-degree assault by strangulation was not classified […]
Scientists discover vanilla’s hidden healing potential
Scientists have discovered that vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive flavor, has powerful properties that could help fight infections, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. The inexpensive, widely available ingredient could one day become an important component of advanced wound treatments and regenerative medicine.
Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy
Moscow’s jet-powered drones pummel Ukraine’s capital in switch to daytime attacks
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost.
The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu?
Scientists found 66-million-year-old wound still healing inside a T. rex’s rib
Neutron imaging at ORNL revealed a mineralized blood vessel network preserved in a healing rib from Scotty, the largest known T. rex.
The surprising benefits of red light
Better skin, faster wound healing and reduced vision loss are on the cards
Scientists discover that male and female skin play by different rules
Scientists have uncovered a surprising difference in how male and female skin repairs and renews itself. By tracking individual skin stem cells in living mice for five months, researchers discovered that female cells work together in a highly coordinated way, while male cells operate more independently. This synchronization, driven by sex hormones, helps explain why wounds heal faster in female mice, especially during the first few days.
From Wound Care to Waste Disposal: What Healthcare Facilities Need to Know About New World Screwworm
National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
The five wounded by gunfire included two Minneapolis police officers
Federal Hill shooting renews questions about policing in city entertainment districts
Gunfire in Baltimore’s Federal Hill early Sunday morning left two people wounded and is renewing questions about how the city polices.
Vanilla could help heal wounds
A compound in vanilla pods has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Chaotic meeting began with attempt to squelch public comment
When Attorney General Phil Weiser takes the governor’s office in January, he must immediately address the chaos of the latest round of appointees to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to assure stakeholders he’s willing to put pressure on the bleeding wound. The keys to the kingdom have fallen into the wrong hands and Weiser […]
Leipzig’s Strong Start Faces First Away Test Against Werder Bremen
Fresh off a dominant opener, the Red Bulls hunt a second straight victory as Christopher Nkunku eyes a starting role against a desperate, wounded Bremen side.
This Week In Politics: Renewed Conflict With Iran
Following a month-long pause in conflict, American and Iranian forces resumed hostilities this week when U.S. strikes hit Iranian territory on Sunday, Aug. 30. The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, a critical strategic island along the Strait of Hormuz, and the attack is reported to have killed two people and wounded others....
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
Five deaths in Louisiana from Vibrio vulnificus mark a sharp rise, as all nine cases involved open wounds exposed to warm seawater this year.
James Webb telescope captures never-before-seen glimpse of 'Centaur' galaxy's battle wounds — Space photo of the week
An JWST image of the nearby Centaurus A galaxy reveals star dust, collision scars and the fingerprint of a black hole.
Woman shot in leg inside South Shore business, CPD says
Chicago police said responding officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg inside the business.
Missouri should make medical respite part of its health care infrastructure
Missouri’s healthcare system routinely pays for a hospital stay, a surgery or a course of treatment, then reaches the edge of its own plan when the patient has no home in which to recover. For a person experiencing homelessness, “discharge” can mean returning to a shelter, vehicle or street while managing a wound, infection, cancer […]
Soldiers Wounded by Iranian Drone Strike Accuse Military Health Care System of Failing Them
Six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers died and more than 30 suffered wounds during the March attack,
Police search for two suspects after violent robbery in North Columbus
Two suspects are being sought after a violent robbery at a business on the city’s North Side that left an employee with a gunshot wound to the head.Columbus pol
Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces political crisis amid Russian attacks
Russian attacks overnight on Ukraine killed at least four civilians and wounded 20, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Jeffery Simmons Tired of Excuses After Another Frustrating Titans Loss
A dominant defensive performance couldn't save Tennessee from self-inflicted wounds and late-game collapses. Now sitting at 0-3, the star lineman demands his teammates stop talking and start winning.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds
The Blood of Dawnwalker (PlayStation 5) Review – 7/10: Despite mechanical gripes, The Blood of Dawnwalker shows that curating a massive RPG rather than
Baldwin Health Uses Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Help Heal Wounds and Preserve Limbs
Baldwin Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Centers offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, for qualifying patients with difficult-to-heal wounds.
The Week in Health: Diabetic Wound Care, Public Health Workforce
Mölnlycke's diabetic amputation data, COFEPRIS's Edomex deal, and hospital groups on scale define this week's Health coverage.
New calls for ICE accountability, transparency emerge after Austin shooting
A Venezuelan man was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Austin on Sunday.
Iran Human Rights Council Condemns Zionist Regime’s Crimes against Lebanese People
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the Zionist Regime’s continued military aggression against Lebanon and attacks on residential areas that have killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including women and children.
Landover murder suspect dies in apparent suicide after deadly business dispute
Prince George’s County police say a deadly Landover shooting stemmed from an ongoing business dispute. The suspect later died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
NEW YORK (AP) — It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the
Palestinian Authority health ministry: 17-year-old dies of wounds after being shot by settlers
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Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Eagles in Week 6
Can the Panthers and the red-hot Bryce Young deliver a knockout punch to the wounded Eagles in Week 6?
Insects are essential to vertebrate life—as food, shelter and medicine
While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait. ...
PSG licking their wounds, despite Barcelona win
Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Barcelona came at a cost. Once again, the reigning European champions put on a spectacle as they look to defend their UEFA Champions League crown. The 4-2 win will lik...
Yankees news: Spencer Jones joins the walking wounded
Spencer Jones sits out Saturday; Cam Schlittler’s stupendous season; the implications of the Judge injury
Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.
Rebuilding Ukraine’s Wounded: Dr Volodymyr Staude on the Science of Military Rehabilitation
By Matthew ParishMonday 28 September 2026The Lviv Herald interviews the head of rehabilitation at Kharkiv’s Sytenko Institute about blast injuries, prosthetics, virtual reality, the limits of early rehabilitation and the new medical science emerging from Ukraine’s war.Kharkiv is a city in which war and science live remarkably close to one another. The missiles and drones that have repeatedly struck Ukraine’s second city are manifestations of a new kind of warfare, but Kharkiv is also one of Ukra
'Yo-yo' Weight Loss Linked To Decline In Muscle Mass
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, July 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks have a higher risk of muscle loss if their weight “yo-yos” due to inconsistent dieting, a new study says. People who repeatedly dropped and regained weight wound up losing nearly four times as much thigh ...
Marshmallow Root’s Chemistry Revealed: The Science Behind an Ancient Cough Remedy
A new review in Pharmacia compiles the chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow plant long used for coughs, wounds, and inflammation.
Wake Forest medical Students, Atrium Health start wound clinic for the homeless in Winston-Salem
The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections
Copper peptides are one of the biggest viral trends on social media. People are smearing the electric blue tincture on their face, and even injecting it under the skin. The compound is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu? NPR's Will Stone reports.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
NEW YORK (AP) — It flies. It heals all wounds. It can be of the essence, and it can be money. We thrill in the best of it, lament the worst. We’re warned not to waste it, since we can’t turn it back — even as we try to make up for when it’s lost. […]
The Hatred That Broke American Politics
Race is the wound America sees. Anti-Semitism is the one it doesn’t.
Fossilized tissue reveals largest known T. rex died from broken rib
The blood vessels around the wound that killed Scotty were preserved for 66 million years.
New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
Wound Up & Rewind: Iowa Football Dominates Washington
The Hawkeyes click in all three phases to cruise past the Huskies in a 41-24 road rout.
Germany’s Political Tailspin: Your Weekly SPIEGEL Recap
It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful week! Subscribe Share Leave a comment Your SPIEGEL Substack Team Compiled and edited by Charles Hawley
Bad blood spills over in the Texas Senate race — and it’s tearing Republicans apart
Wounds haven’t healed from the contentious primary in which Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn, and allies of both say the other side needs to do more to bring the party together.
Closing a 200-year-old institution will wound both the city and science
The oldest museum of its kind in the nation, it has inspired generations of science enthusiasts. Drexel must find a way to preserve it, writes a Philadelphia-area science journalist.
Woman arrested after shooting Palm Bay storage business manager
A 40-year-old woman who Brevard sheriff's agents said shot and wounded the manager of a storage facility in Palm Bay was taken into custody Sunday, Oct. 11, the sheriff's office reported.
World Humanitarian Day 2026: Protect those who protect humanity
19 August 2026, Cairo, Egypt – They treat the wounded. They deliver medicines across conflict lines. They keep hospitals running when electricity and water run low and essential supplies are disappearing. They respond...
Soldiers wounded in Iranian drone strike say military medical system failed them
The attack on the second day of the U.S. war with Iran killed six troops and injured dozens
Man wounded in the 2024 Trump assassination attempt dies
(CNN) — James Copenhaver, one of the men who was wounded during the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally in 2024, has died, his family
43 Years Ago, Scientists Dropped Gophers Onto a Volcano. Today, They’re Tiny Heroes.
It started as a go-for-broke experiment, but it wound up saving an ecosystem.
Iran Condemns Attacks on Yemen’s Civilian Targets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned military attacks on various parts of Yemen that have killed and wounded scores of civilians and caused extensive damage to the country’s infrastructure, particularly deadly airstrikes on a market in Taiz.
Fauci Contempt Vote Reflects the Enduring Politics of COVID
Experts say the focus on COVID grievances shows that some wounds it opened were never closed