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Scientists Upend Theory on Origin of Life on Earth
New simulations show comet impacts likely destroyed crucial prebiotic molecules
Business Beyond the Beach: The Miami Foundation & Give Miami Day
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Host Brittnie Bassant sits down with Jocelyn Noya Quintana, Chief Marketing Officer, and Laurel Woloszyn, Philanthropy Director, from The Miami Foundation to discuss their work strengthening the community and the impact of philanthropy across South Florida. They also highlight Give Miami Day, Miami’s biggest annual giving event, and how […]
UCT researchers name 400 000-year-old fossilised termite nests after Little Karoo town
University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers recently named a series of approximately 400 000-year-old fossilised underground nests of an extinct termite species after Calitzdorp, the Little Karoo town near which they were found. In October 2026, the research team returned to the town to donate a poster documenting their discovery to the Calitzdorp Museum, helping to connect local communities with the region’s remarkable fossil heritage.
Court Decision Eases Burden of Proof to Qualify for Medical Frailty Exclusion to Medicaid Work Requirements
A district court's Oct. 29 ruling, if it holds, will ease somewhat the administrative burden associated with implementing the medical frailty exclusion by reducing the complexity of the verification process, likely leading to fewer people losing Medicaid coverage for paperwork reasons.
Luka Doncic Posts Historic Statline to Lift Lakers Over Raptors
With the Los Angeles Lakers in need of a bounce-back win after falling to the Golden State Warriors to open the Emirates NBA Cup group play stage, superstar Luka Doncic set the tone defensively and filled up the stat sheet Sunday night. Welcoming in the Toronto Raptors two nights after a 112-95 road loss to …
A NASA telescope will likely plummet to Earth on Friday
The decommissioned Swift Observatory turned a two-year mission into more than two decades of science.
CNA’s profit halves on long-term care reserves, cat losses
CNA’s profits sank about 51% in the third quarter, largely due to a reserve increase in its long-term care business, while key combined ratios worsened.
Omnicom Appoints Tom Schwenger as CEO of Omnicom Health Marketing
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced the appointment of Tom Schwenger as Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Health's marketing business, effective immediately. The unit previously reported into long-standing industry veteran, Dana Maiman, who will be leaving the company.
How Healthy Habits in Middle Age May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
New research is focusing largely on what younger people can do to potentially ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that healthy habits early on, including sleep, diet and exercise, may boost brain health long-term and possibly slam the breaks on cognitive decline. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY.
How Healthy Habits in Early Age Can Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
New research is focusing largely on what younger people can do to potentially ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that healthy habits early on, including sleep, diet and exercise, may boost brain health long-term and possibly slam the breaks on cognitive decline. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY.
When science builds bridges: European and Jordanian diplomats jointly learn science diplomacy
Amman, 29 October 2026 – Approximately 100 diplomats, scientists and Jordanian officials gathered in Amman today for an Orientation Seminar on Science Diplomacy. The event was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Jordan, the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy and SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East), the international research centre based in Jordan.
Brittany Mahomes Jumps Into Chiefs Controversy After Costly Late Call
Brittany Mahomes has seen plenty of football over the years. She’s watched her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, pull off some ridiculous plays, engineer incredible comebacks, and find ways to win games that looked all but lost. But Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos? That one left her absolutely fuming. And judging by…
Research: When Workers Adapt Their Resumes to Fit the Political Moment
Job seekers are rewriting their resumes to match the political moment. A new study, which analyzed 2.9 million U.S. workers, found that employees added ESG and DEI language around Biden’s 2020 election and deleted it after Trump’s 2024 victory, mirroring corporate behavior. The research also found that this strategy can be an effective way to earn a new role; those who added such language were more likely to switch employers or be promoted, even though their qualifications tended to be slightly lower. This is because employers tend to sacrifice candidate quality for political alignment. To hire for the long haul, leaders should limit reliance on resume-screening algorithms, prioritize skills and experience, and discount political signals that may soon fade.
‘James Bond’ Star Ben Whishaw Says 007 ‘Needs to Be Reinvented Completely’—Calls Casting Buzz ‘Deliberate Hype’
Ben Whishaw says the James Bond franchise “needs to be reinvented completely.” The 46-year-old actor, who played Q opposite Daniel Craig, offered his assessment in ... Read More
NC State a 4.5-point underdog against Duke
NC State has had a rough time against Duke lately, and I’m not so sure that’s going to change this week. The Pack’s a 4.5-point underdog to the Blue Devils in Vegas, while SP+ has Duke by six. Duke is coming off a 47-2 win over Boston College, which is a very funny final score, […]
Post-midterms, hospitals still face a long road to policy relief, advisers warn
Hospitals facing major policy headwinds won’t be able to sustain operations through cost cutting or revenue protections alone, and they shouldn’t bank on immediate political relief following this w | Regardless of where this week's midterms land, hospitals have their work cut out for them in navigating impending policy headwinds unlikely to vanish in 2027 and beyond, consultants and health system heads warn.
Modern fitness enthusiasts turn toward advanced metabolic science to reach new heights
Men’s health optimization is evolving as fitness enthusiasts trade quick-fix trends for documented metabolic research and cellular physiological data. You have likely spent years tracking sets, logging miles, and testing diets that promised effortless gains but delivered mixed outcomes. Generic fitness rules often leave active men frustrated because standard gym routines fail to address individual […]
Internacional could make four changes against Coritiba; see likely XI
Internacional coach Eduardo Baptista could make FOUR changes to the starting lineup for the clash with Coritiba.The Brasileirão Matchday 34 fixture is scheduled for Tuesday (3) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasíli...
Derby players 'need to take all the criticism'
Derby County players were "completely" at fault for Saturday's dismal defeat at Millwall and should "take all the criticism" for it, says Rams forward Sam Szmodics.
FC Twente dismantle Excelsior to set numerous Eredivisie records
Poor Excelsior were absolutely humiliated on Sunday afternoon by FC Twente. The away side ran riot as they recorded a 9-0 win and set a number of Eredivisie records, both as a club and league wide, in...
As North Texas voters break early voting records, Tarrant County becomes an election battleground
North Texas saw a higher voter turnout this year compared to past midterm elections. Tarrant County had nearly 572,000 voters, which some experts say is expected with both political parties watching county races closely.
Democrats condemn Haley Stevens’ ‘betrayal’ following endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers
The latest move has roiled one of the most fiercely contested Senate contests
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
Older adults who voted in two presidential elections were much less likely to die early, a first-of-its-kind study has found.
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
Older adults who voted in two presidential elections were much less likely to die early, a first-of-its-kind study has found.
Gears of War: E-Day's "$500 million budget" story oversimplifies The Coalition's contribution to Xbox
Over the past few weeks, I've been investigating Gears of War: E-Day's budgetary discourse ahead of looming, widely expected layoffs. Here's what I've discovered so far.
Burgas beckons: Head to Bulgaria next year for Eurovision 2027
VIENNA — With at least 36 countries due to send musicians to the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the event in May looks set to be a lively one.
Builders Movement may find their moment in an election full of ticket-splitters
Daniel Lubetzki and Ashley Phillips from the Builders Movement joins Lone Star Politics to talk about how ticket splitters likely will decide these close Texas elections. The Builders aim to get beyond “us vs. them” thinking and get people to vote for the individual not the party label.
Belief in ghosts and magic linked to faith and trust in science, study finds
A new study suggests that Americans who believe in God while placing strong trust in science and reason may be more likely to believe in ghosts, curses and other supernatural phenomena.
Do Animals Grieve?
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.
Final poll: Charlie Crist leads Ken Welch 55% to 35%, and most of St. Pete has already voted
Six in 10 likely voters have already cast a ballot, and Charlie Crist leads them by 21 points.
What the American fur trade tells us about Arctic scientific research
The histories of conflicts between trappers and scientists, and Indigenous communities and scientists, remain vital case studies for understanding how Arctic knowledge can be produced more responsibly and effectively today.
The top 11 Senate seats most likely to flip, the day before the midterms
On the eve of the election, Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats in play are in toss-up territory in deep-red states that could still break in either party’s direction.
Is Seagate Still The Business You Bought?
For questions about this article or underlying research, email help@trefis.com. If you own Seagate Technology (STX), you likely bought into a hard disk manufacturer whose profits expanded in strong years and contracted in weak ones.
App makes doing business with Clerk’s Office easier
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As part of my continued commitment to innovation and customer service, I am excited to share the launch of the new online Recording Application that makes doing business with my office faster and more convenient than ever. Customers can now securely record their Notice of Commencement or Declaration of […]
These midterms could effectively end the Trump era – but neither side is yet ready for what comes next
Despite the US president’s ratings being at rock bottom, undoing his legacy will be difficult, not least because the Democrats are in disarray, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Real-World Weight Journeys: Exploring Health Experiences to Improve Care
(Feature Impact) A number on a scale tells only part of the story. Living well is also about having energy, feeling your best and enjoying a good quality of life. Yet each person’s path is different, and lifestyle changes, medicines and other approaches to managing weight can affect health in different ways. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); No two weight-management journeys look the same. Some people are taking their first steps toward healthier habits. Others are balancing health conditions, caring for family members, coping with stress or exploring new treatment options. Along the way, they may find support that helps them succeed or encounter obstacles that make progress more difficult.These stories provide valuable insights into what it takes to improve health in everyday life.That’s the idea behind the American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study. By learning directly from adults across the country, researchers aim to better understand the challenges, motivations and factors that shape weight and health outcomes over time. The goal is to generate insights that can help improve support, inform care and empower more people to live healthier lives.What Factors Influence WeightNearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight and 2 in 5 are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. Weight is shaped by many factors, including:Genetics and hormonesAccess to healthy food, safe places to exercise and healthcareChronic stress and mental healthMedications and metabolismCommunity conditions, as where you live can influence your ability to live a healthy lifeHow Joining a Study Can Make a Difference Led by the American Heart Association, the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is open to U.S. adults with a BMI of 25 or higher, including those who have tried lifestyle changes, weight-management medicines or weight-loss surgery. By sharing information about their health and daily lives, participants can help researchers better understand how to improve care.Interest in newer weight-loss medicines, such as GLP-1s, has grown rapidly. While these treatments are helping many people, researchers are still learning about their long-term effects and how they fit into everyday life. People who currently use or previously used a GLP-1 may be eligible to participate and help generate insights that could improve care for others.Reasons to Join This StudyBy joining this study, participants can help researchers better understand the long-term impact of treatments, identify what helps people succeed and uncover the challenges they face along the way. The information they share can help fill important gaps in research, shape better and more compassionate care and guide future health recommendations.According to the Pew Research Center, 31% of U.S. adults report they’re online “almost constantly.” The study is conducted entirely online, making participation convenient and easy. It can be completed from home on a schedule that works best for each participant.Consider these reasons to participate:Your story matters. By participating, you may help build knowledge that can improve care, guide health recommendations and help people live healthier lives.It’s easy. The study is conducted entirely online, making it simple to join and stay involved at your own pace.It’s safe and respectful. All data is collected with your informed consent, protected by privacy safeguards and handled according to rigorous ethical and scientific standards.You won’t be alone. Millions of people are navigating weight and health challenges. By sharing your journey, you can help researchers better understand what works, what support is needed and how to shape better and more compassionate care for others.Learn more and consider signing up at Heart.org/GoBeyond.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Nuclear attack scares for Ukrainians and Russians as alert apps hacked
Official alert apps in Ukraine and Russia falsely warned of nuclear attacks by the Oreshnik missile and Ukrainian P1-Sun quadcopter drones at night.
'All INdiana Politics': Indiana party leaders, analysts weigh key races ahead of Election Day
INDIANAPOLIS — With Election Day two days away, Indiana party leaders and political analysts are watching a closely contested secretary of state race, legislative contests that could affect the Republican supermajority in the state House, school referendums and voter turnout. There is no U.S. Senate or gubernatorial race in Indiana this year. Voters will decide […]
Pyotr Kochetkov Makes Carolina Hurricanes History After Jets Game
The Carolina Hurricanes are absolutely rolling right now through their NHL schedule.Through their first 15+ games, Carolina is 12-2-2, atop the Metro Division and atop the NHL standings leaderboard with 26 points.With their 7-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon, Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made franchise history.Pyotr Kochetkov’s 10-0-0 Start is Best in […] The post Pyotr Kochetkov Makes Carolina Hurricanes History After Jets Game appeared first on HEAVY.
The US is likely to lose its edge in scientific research because of political priorities
As is the tradition, the first full week of October marked the announcements of Nobel Prizes, with a new one each day: Physiology and medicine Oct....
SICO Announces USD 1.6 Billion in New Business Awarded by Institutional and Individual Investors at Gateway Gulf 2026
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, announced today at the Gateway Gulf 2026 Forum in Manama approximately USD 1.6 billion in new business awarded by institutional and individual investors during 2026.
Yakima Co. health officials confirm person infected with bird flu has died
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - The Yakima County Health District confirmed Sunday a person in the county has died due to complications of the bird flu.According to the YCHD, the person was hospitalized after becoming severely sick and was diagnosed with avian influenza. They said the person came into contact with infected cattle and that's how they got the illness.At this time, the YCHD is not releasing the identity of the person who died, their gender or their age. They confirmed the person did have underlying health conditions, but did not release what those were.This comes as a third confirmed human case of bird flu was reported Sunday. This person also became infected after being exposed to sick cattle at a Yakima County dairy. YCHD officials said this person is not experience severe illness and is not hospitalized.The YCHD is working with the person to identify and contact people who may have come into contact with those who are infected in an effort to monitor the illness.Officials with the YCHD said the risk of being infected with bird flu in the general public is low. Those who are at greater risk are those who have close or prolonged contact with infected animals or are in an environment that is contaminated with the virus. As of this writing, no documented case of human to human transmission has ever been recorded in the United States but it is not impossible. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. News Suspected DUI crash in Walla Walla Co. kills Umatilla woman Erin Wencl News Man dead after early morning shooting in Yakima Erin Wencl News Pasco police asking for video of Saturday's fatal shooting near Don Rubio's Erin Wencl News Trick-or-treating wins popular vote at Yakama Nation trunk-or-treat Tyler Wargo News Justin Krumbah's family fights on after judge denies Kelly's request Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News Toppenish gets nearly $1.5 million to improve traffic safety on State Route 22 Robert Desaulniers
“You Can See Everything ”barely“ ”overtakes “Clayface ”in photo finish at Halloween box office
The surreal portrait of convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim has enjoyed unprecedented success for a documentary.
Photos show elaborate preparations for Thailand’s Royal Barges Procession
BANGKOK (AP) — More than 2,000 oarsmen have spent months preparing for a centuries-old Thai royal tradition that will fill Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River with a fleet of intricately decorated
Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
iPhone Duo cracks are real, and Apple's 'small number' may not be so small
Bloomberg's Apple insider names a likely suspect, and pushes back hard on the doubters.
BMP hospital ruling raises wider questions about speaking up in health care
By William Crooks Quebec’s labour tribunal has ordered safer work organization at Cowansville’s Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital after finding inadequate control of psychosocial risks and insufficient protection of meal and rest breaks. Separately, research involving Université de Sherbrooke researchers found fear of reprisal among more than half of part…
Bickley: Minshew Mania breathes new life into Cardinals' season
Gardner Minshew made the Cardinals look like a completely different team, Dan Bickley writes.
Extreme heat and cold hit some people far harder, and it's not just about illness
Researchers analysing 285,444 adults in Finland and the UK found that excess mortality associated with extreme heat and cold was more than tenfold higher among people with both pre-existing medical conditions and socioeconomic disadvantage than among those with neither or only one vulnerability. Climate modelling suggested that warming from approximately 1°C to 4°C could increase the proportion of deaths attributable to extreme temperatures from around 1% to more than 5% in both countries.
The grossest thing you touch every day, according to science
You've likely already touched it about 47 times today.
Titans fall 43-36 in overtime to Bengals
The Titans made it entertaining but ultimately dropped to 1-7
Mckenna Grace’s Alexander McQueen Butterfly Dress Barely Hangs on for Press
Mckenna Grace embraced whimsical fashion during her latest London appearance. The actor stepped out in a stunning butterfly dress while promoting “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” Moreover, ...
49ers Get Rejected After Agreeing to WR Trade: Report
The San Francisco 49ers already made one blockbuster move earlier this week when they acquired three-time Pro Bowl interior defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts. In the middle of their bye week, 49ers general manager John Lynch has seemingly remained extremely active. San Francisco has been rumored to be in the market for […] The post 49ers Get Rejected After Agreeing to WR Trade: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
1 likes, 0 comments - stxhealthsystem on November 1, 2026: "Shaping the Future of Stroke Care: In healthcare, learning never stops. New research, treatment advances and best practices are constantly emerging, making ongoing education essential for improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care. Recently, Amanda Rubalcado, BSN, SCRN, Stroke Educator at South Texas Health System McAllen, presented an in-depth session on stroke recognition, treatment and prevention to students participating in the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) Program through the @vida_careers at @stcjaguars. The PACE program helps low-income, unemployed and underemployed Rio Grande Valley residents gain the education and training needed to pursue high-demand, high-wage careers, including careers in healthcare. Understanding the warning signs of stroke and the importance of timely treatment can make the difference between life and death. Through partnerships like this, STHS is helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, compassionate care and build a healthier future for the Rio Grande Valley. #STHS #HealthcareEducation #STC #VIDA #CareerAdvancement #StrokeEducation".
Colts Make Major Jonathan Taylor Decision Amid Vikings Trade Rumors
The Minnesota Vikings will surely take note of the Indianapolis Colts latest move with Jonathan Taylor amid their ongoing trade rumors. The post Colts Make Major Jonathan Taylor Decision Amid Vikings Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, FAA says
Nine people were on board the aircraft bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Business jet carrying 9 people crashes in Florida neighborhood, FAA says
Nine people were on board the aircraft bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Havertz says winning goal ‘belongs to’ Declan Rice for assist
Kai Havertz credited Declan Rice for his match-winning goal after the England midfielder’s assist helped Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to seal their first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years. Havertz turned home Rice’s low cross for the only goal in the 16th minute and Mikel Arteta’s side then defended resolutely to bounce back from their shock midweek League Cup defeat at Fleetwood and move three points clear at the top of the table.
Report Card: Washington Huskies 17, Huskers 10
I thought about opening with a swarmy play on the lyrics to “The Sound of Silence” but it’s clear that Nebraska fans are fed up with the latest collapse by the Husker football program. It’s anger. It’s fed up. It’s fatigue with a football program that seems to actively seek out the banana peel each […]
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Leaves Game vs. Bills with Injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills and immediately […]
Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers for Senate amid feud with El-Sayed days before Michigan vote
The move injected a new controversy into one of the nation’s most closely contested Senate races.
Minnesota Vikings Player Declined Trade to Contender
First-year general manager Nolan Teasley has been actively working the phone lines, trying to find creative ways to upgrade a […]
The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence
At least some portion of the nation is likely to have its political confidence — and perhaps even its sense of security — tested in the days and weeks ahead. That test could also continue for some time to come.
Why blaming Xbox players for 'Gears of War: E-Day' sales is completely ridiculous
Xbox gamers are not to blame for 'only' a reported 400,000 sales, and you are not any less of a customer or fan for using Xbox Game Pass to your advantage.
A field guide to the conspiracy theories you’ll likely see on Election Day
It’s the most important day in American democracy. It’s also the Super Bowl for misinformation on the internet.
Ohio State’s Matt Patricia Problem Needs Fixing
The Ohio State Buckeyes were never going to have as potent an offense on Saturday at USC as they’ve had the rest of the last two seasons. Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with an injury to his throwing arm. OSU is into the backup QB portion of its depth chart. That meant on Saturday that […] The post Ohio State’s Matt Patricia Problem Needs Fixing appeared first on HEAVY.
“It’s a Business”: Cooper Flagg’s Mavs Future Comments Resurface Amid Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors
Cooper Flagg wants to be the next Dirk Nowitzki. But the Dallas Mavericks star also knows that where he spends his career may not be entirely up to him, and with Kyrie Irving’s name already in trade talk, the Mavs’ future is a hot topic.
Here's how I'm solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk
If you’re like me and bought an iPhone Duo, you’re likely a bit disappointed by the options on the market...
The secret to finding aliens may be hidden in firefly's flashing pattern
A new study suggests we may be overlooking an entirely different approach to finding extraterrestrial signals, one inspired by the flashing patterns of fireflies.
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.
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.
NFL Drops Hammer With Punishment Over New York Giants Game
In Week 7, the New York Giants won 27-21 over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.For New York, it was likely their most impressive win of the season. After a disappointing loss against the New Orleans Saints, the team rallied behind quarterback J.J. McCarthy and nearly outgained the Texans by 200 total yards.The win increased […] The post NFL Drops Hammer With Punishment Over New York Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.
I'm Desperately Hoping 3 Gilded Age Characters Make A Massive Impact On Season 4
I hope they really shake things up.
Dallas business giants help bankroll $360,000 push for homelessness tax
Voters will decide Tuesday whether to increase the county property tax rate indefinitely to generate about $100 million a year for homeless services.
Which party cares about passing down their politics? New survey finds answer
An American Family Survey of over 2,000 people revealed Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to say passing on political beliefs is important.
Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South
The electoral math could become difficult for Southern Democrats, especially if they lag on Tuesday: An influx of new residents means the party that controls Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census.
African Scientists Expand Research into Neglected Women’s Health Issues
More than 200 million African women live with conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis. Researchers say better funding and support are needed to turn local ideas into practical health solutions By Lenah Bosibori Across Africa, millions of women live with severe menstrual pain, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders without timely diagnosis […]
Belarus Holding At Least 22 Political Prisoners In Psychiatric Hospitals, Rights Groups Say
At least 22 people in Belarus recognized as political prisoners by rights defenders face indefinite confinement inside secretive psychiatric hospitals. Cut off from amnesties and pardons, rights defenders warn that these individuals have effectively vanished into a legal "black zone."
Jeff Ekhator hands Luciano Spalletti a huge fitness boost
Jeff Ekhator has returned to full training, providing Luciano Spalletti with a timely fitness boost as Juventus prepare for a crucial match against Napoli. The striker’s recovery comes at an importa...
Gabby Williams writes herself into Bay Area sports history powering Valkyries' Game 7 win
Gabby Williams did not merely step up in Game 7 for the Golden State Valkyries, her 30 points and elite defense sustained Joe Lacob calling her the "best player in the world."
Apple’s Secret iPhone 20 Plans Will Completely Rewrite the Smartphone Playbook
iPhone 20 redesign rumors point to a massive 20th-anniversary update in 2027. Apple might skip the iPhone 19 and introduce solid-state haptic buttons.
Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas - will Talarico turn the tide?
The state's $500m Senate race may be the most closely watched in the US midterms, and is about far more than control of Congress.
‘Relationship business:’ RE/MAX celebrates 40 years in Dubuque area
As he tells it, Greg Adams became a real estate agent more than four decades ago largely due to a lack of other employment opportunities.
Washington, Demond Williams ruin Nebraska's 'blackout' game in unreal fashion
The Washington Huskies needed a Big Ten win. They got it in an unlikely way, against a surprisingly regressing Nebraska Cornhuskers team.
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl
North Carolina A&T Athletics has released a statement regarding the brawl f ollowing the team’s homecoming victory over Elon. Members of the two football teams got into a physical altercation immediately following the game on North Carolina A&T’s sideline. The full statement from North Carolina A&T’s Department of Athletics is below. “An on-field […] The post North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
IN THE HOUSE: Notable recruits at Arkansas-Missouri game
Arkansas hosted approximately 40 recruits on unofficial visits Saturday night for the Missouri game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium
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.
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.
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