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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 […]
Sarah Seeherman, DO, Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Board-certified family medicine physician Sarah Seeherman, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Seeherman completed her family medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas […]
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Schneider Joins HCA Florida Healthcare - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida Broward Cardiology announce the addition of Kevin M. Schneider, D.O., an interventional cardiologist, to the physician team. Dr. Schneider is a board-certified in […]
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Welcomes Head and Neck Surgeon - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Sara A. Sun, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck cancers and other surgical conditions […]
Michael F. Walsh, MD, Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Deputy Director and Chief of Prevention - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome Michael F. Walsh, M.D., a board-certified medical geneticist specializing in hereditary cancer predisposition. Dr. Walsh will serve as deputy director […]
Five Takeaways From Oklahoma State's Heartbreaking Loss to Iowa State
Oklahoma State scored 49 points but fell 51–49 at Iowa State. From special teams mistakes and explosive plays allowed to second-half struggles and costly penalties, here are five takeaways from the Cowboys' heartbreaking loss in Ames.
Trump administration's social media posts criticized as racially inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud.
Broncos Have A Serious Advantage Hasn’t Been Discussed Much
The Denver Broncos have excellent special teams, and the Chiefs are a little shaky there right now.
Sanford Health surgeon weighs in on AI in surgery
We’re already seeing artificial intelligence drive cars. But would you trust it to perform your next surgery?
Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud.
Nicholls Athletics expands partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System
Nicholls State University’s athletics department announced the expansion of a partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System in a press conference on Friday. The expansion allows Nicholls athletes—including members of the soccer, tennis, beach volleyball and track programs—access to Thibodaux Regional’s new, National Collegiate Athletic Association-compliant sports complex. The complex allows Nicholls to host competitive and...
Polish president discusses Constitutional Court row with politicians
Polish President Karol Nawrocki held consultations with political representatives on Saturday amid a dispute over the country's Constitutional Court that erupted following moves by the government to c...
Yakima County health officials report second avian influenza case
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima Health District, working with the Washington State Department of Health, announced a second Yakima County resident tested positive for avian influenza after exposure at a
Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue
Eighteen months after President Donald Trump stepped in to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his image, a top official worried about the Washington institution’s hemorrhaging finances urged for it to be shut down, according to court documents filed on behalf of the Ohio congresswoman seeking to stop the center from being shuttered.
Is there a presidential election in Arizona this year? Some think so
A county official in Arizona had to remind voters there is no presidential election in 2026 after repeated questions.
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
Live: No. 1 Miami takes early lead against North Carolina
Head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are looking for the program’s first victory against a team ranked No. 1 by The Associated Press.
Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch
A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.
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.
Paddy McAteer’s 60-Yard Kick Gives Indiana a Second Chance
After special teams blunders nearly cost the game, McAteer’s miraculous boot erased a late deficit, salvaging the Hoosiers’ season and forcing a triumphant overtime surge at Memorial Stadium.
Sanford Health surgeon weighs in on AI in surgery
We’re already seeing artificial intelligence drive cars. But would you trust it to perform your next surgery?
Editorial: Making medicine understandable is healthcare’s responsibility
A blood pressure reading that is too high can signal a serious health concern, but recognizing that danger requires patients to understand what the numbers mean. In a study published by the American Heart Association, 55% of patients with inadequate health literacy could not identify a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mm Hg as abnormal....
Louisiana health officials warn against amoeba infections from tap water
Louisiana health officials are warning the public not to use tap water for nasal rinses or contact lenses after two serious amoebic infections have been reported this year. Although the patients reported using tap water for sinus irrigation, the state health department said it has not established tap water as the source of their infections
Watch: Talarico, Once a Progressive, Rejects Left-Right Politics
The Senate nominee disinvited his former primary rival from a joint appearance, while on the GOP side President Trump is planning a late burst of tele-rallies.
Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision
The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh’s team is expected to lose . Harbaugh’s team is expected to rely on its defense to remain competitive, but star safety Derwin James has struggled with a hamstring injury lately . On October 31, one day before the […] The post Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
EA reportedly canceled Mass Effect and shut down BioWare to prioritize a new Star Wars: Battlefront
EA reportedly abandoned BioWare's next Mass Effect game to prioritize a new Star Wars: Battlefront title amid mounting financial pressure.
Free Agent Starting Pitchers the Cardinals Could Sign This Offseason
After the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games to capture the franchise’s first World Series title, the MLB offseason has officially begun. Some minor trades and option decisions have already been made, with a momentous winter looming for the sport’s future. Arguably the most valuable position teams covet is controllable starting …
Boones Mill family farm closes doors after decades of business
A family-owned Boones Mill farm officially closed its doors after decades of serving the Roanoke Valley and beyond.
Progressive political groups sue Alaska elections officials for failing to open rural voting sites before Election Day
The lawsuits were filed by the Alaska Democratic Party and a political nonprofit that has donated to a PAC spending millions to support Mary Peltola in the U.S. Senate race.
Analysis: More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls
It's the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials. The analysis also found that thousands of U.S. citizens appear to be flagged as ineligible to vote on the government's list.
'Defund Musk': Former Clinton Cabinet official urges Democrats to target SpaceX founder
Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich called on Democrats to target Elon Musk if they regain control of Congress, while pushing for government ownership of SpaceX and Starlink.
Trump administration sued over federal efforts to set aside WA ballots
Three organizations have sued after federal officials ordered Washington state to set aside 400 ballots the U.S. government claims went to ineligible voters.
Mary J. Blige Inks Catalog Deal, No. 1 Hit "Family Affair" Included
The financial aspects of the deal were not immediately confirmed.
76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Democratic official says she won’t vote for Iowa Senate candidate over trans ad
Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek faces criticism after ad opposing "taxpayers paying for sex changes."
Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts
Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.
Poland has earned international respect. Its politicians are squandering it [ANALYSIS]
Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki all have something to gain from the latest confrontation over a court that has been paralyzed by eleven years of political warfare
Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes: Kim Kardashian as North West, Paris Hilton as Britney Spears and More
Halloween and Hollywood go hand in hand, especially given that most costumes draw inspiration from entertainment. From iconic movie characters to musicians to pop culture phenomena, the costume refere...
When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal
In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that “late night” arrivals of “ballot dumps” or “suitcases” of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
WASHINGTON — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover medical expenses associated with her
'All My Children' Alum Colin Egglesfield Shares Health Update and What's Next (Exclusive)
The actor is running the New York City Marathon to support a special cause.
Colin Egglesfield Shares Health Update After Beating Cancer 3 Times
The actor is running the New York City Marathon to support a special cause.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar says late ‘Saved by the Bell’ costar Dennis Haskins helped cast feel ‘safe’ on set
Mark-Paul Gosselaar tells ‘EW’ that late ‘Saved by the Bell’ costar Dennis Haskins helped the young cast feel ‘safe’ on the set of their ’90s sitcom, but that he stopped responding to their outreach in his final years.
Where's 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' streaming? How to watch your favorite Peanuts Halloween special this weekend
No tricks here: Just the treat of getting to hang with the Peanuts gang in 2026.
New Android SMS of Death exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a recently patched Android vulnerability, dubbed "SMS of Death" and tracked as CVE-2026-58882, that lets attackers remotely disrupt cellular service or crash phones by sending a specially crafted text message.
Polish president discusses Constitutional Court row with politicians
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Saturday began consultations with political representatives amid a dispute over the country's Constitutional Court that erupted following moves by the government to ...
Legal Liability for the AI Geniuses?
AI can become a serious social pest without rogue superagents or cyberDoomsday. Human stupidity could do all the heavy lifting.
Polish president calls emergency talks as political fight for top court gets physical
A battle over judicial appointments has become a showdown over who controls Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal
Second alarm fire destroys Old Forge dry cleaning business
OLD FORGE – A second alarm fire leveled a commercial building on Oak Street early Saturday morning, following a collapse of part of what was a dry cleaning business. Firefighters called to the business at 307 Oak Street just after 1…
College football games, schedule, how to watch Week 9: Arizona vs. Texas Tech, Florida vs. Georgia, OSU vs. USC and more
Judge blocks Trump administration from airing 3 taxpayer-funded ads
A New York judge ordered three ads, including one titled "$5,000 to Americans," removed from government websites and social media.
Sangamon County Health Building Undergoing $16.2 Million Renovation
A $16.2 million renovation of the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building will bring several community services together at 1 location. State Senator Doris Turner joined Sangamon County officials Tuesday for a groundbreaking recognizing the ongoing project. Construction is underway to modernize the existing […]
Marijuana Businesses Face Tax Uncertainty While Awaiting Federal Rescheduling Guidance
“They’re all very anxious to see if relief is on the way and if we’re going to see that guidance from the IRS that basically directs what they can do.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri marijuana businesses had reason to celebrate in April when the federal officials moved medical marijuana into a less restrictive […]
Election 2026 live updates: Judge orders Trump administration to stop intimidating election officials
A federal judge said that Trump administration officials has engaged in a “campaign to intimidate, threaten, and coerce” election officials ahead of the midterm elections.
Who are the high-profile names making their way into politics for the first time?
Alongside veteran politicians, several high-profile figures with notable personal and political stories will enter parliament. These are the names to know.
NLTCC Introduces Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies, Expanding Opportunities for Students
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its academic offerings with the introduction of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in...
Judge orders Trump officials not to threaten or intimidate election workers
The temporary order requires Trump administration officials to refrain from pressuring election workers processing election ballots.
ADP, PNC Team Up on Embedded Payroll for Small Businesses
Payroll, HR, banking and retirement in one login. What the new PNC Payroll by ADP offering means for small-plan advisors.
Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Scientists finally discover how a common gut bacterium can trigger colon cancer
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a crucial missing link between a common gut bacterium and colorectal cancer, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for nearly two decades. The bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, produces a toxin that damages the colon’s protective lining, triggers chronic inflammation, and promotes tumor formation.
Name the 80s movie from one iconic line – from ‘I’ll have what she’s having’ to ‘The need for speed’
From Meg Ryan to Tom Cruise, some of our favorite '80s movie stars have been associated with exceptional one-liners. Can you guess all 10 in our quiz?
Popular rock singer’s doctors told him to stop performing: ‘Health hasn’t been great’
The singer shared the news on social media.
‘Don’t be afraid of pumpkins’: SLO County health official gives E. coli update
"We can’t pinpoint the pumpkins as the source of the outbreak right now,” public health officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin said.
Juventus needs to stop hurrying and build with Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti could be facing the sack at Juventus if the club’s results do not improve over the coming weeks. Such a decision would potentially leave the Bianconeri facing another rebuild, cont...
This Kansas City mom may have to leave the US to afford life-saving health care for her daughter
Now that Children’s Mercy hospital is out of network for her family, Christy Moreno may have to seek specialty treatment in Mexico or Canada. She says the cancellation of the family’s insurance has put her child in a life-or-death situation.
More Than 100 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Specialty Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Healthcare hospitals earned more 2027 specialty care recognitions than any other health system, including national distinctions for surgical care, emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery October 29, 2026 – NASHVILLE, […]
In Michigan’s Senate race, everything is on the table
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers are both using their football experience to try to gain an edge in the crucial race.
FairFigure Announces New Business Credit Monitoring Features
Pulse, Signal, and Unify bring personalized financial summaries, information monitoring, and business profile
Dan’s Daily: Kucherov Trade Bombshell; Unintended Penguins Block
Bombshells dropped Friday night. First, Nikita Kucherov sent social media into a tizzy by holding an in-person meeting with management […]
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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Meta’s Muse Could Upend All Kinds of Businesses. It Hasn’t Yet
Companies have spent the past several weeks trying to reassure investors that Muse and other AI agents pose more of an opportunity than a threat.
Spalletti pushing to work with Atletico Madrid star
Alexander Sorloth was one of the players Luciano Spalletti wanted Juventus to sign last summer, but the Norwegian striker started the season injured, and the Old Lady decided it would not make sense t...
Phillies Owner Makes Political Lean Clear Ahead Of Contentious Midterm Elections
Philadelphia Phillies principal owner John Middleton offered significant backing to a polarizing Pennsylvania politician.
COMMENTARY: Can Barnes convince his team to buy into defense?
If Tennessee's men's basketball team is really special, it hasn't shown it.
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.
🚨 Breaking: medical update on Valencia's goalkeepers
Valencia CF goalkeeper Kayne Van Oevelen suffered a sprain in his right knee during Friday's training session at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna, Valencia have confirmed. "The Valencia goalkeeper w...
The real problem with Britain’s Political Traitors show is that no one is very faithful to anything for long
For Westminster’s special budget edition of the series, politicians have played to their strengths. Bombast, duplicity, distrust: it’s all second nature, says journalist and author Robert Hutton
Chiefs announce partnership with major Kansas City-based company
The team and the Kansas City-based company announced that H&R Block will be the official tax preparation partner with the team through 2030.
Northern New Jersey county officials meet in Sussex County to discuss rising health insurance costs, other challenges
VERNON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — County officials from across northern New Jersey gathered in Sussex County for a regional meeting focused on shared government priorities, including rising health insurance …
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.
White Dwarfs Aren’t Just White. Scientists Discover Dying Stars Turning Pink and Green
Astronomers find that a white dwarf’s density and the kind of material it absorbed from its surroundings can produce a rainbow of shades in the star’s atmosphere.
Arsenal trio could be back for the match against Liverpool
Arsenal are preparing for a crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool this weekend, with the fixture set to provide one of their toughest tests of the campaign.The Gunners remain among the favour...
Coeur d'Alene Tribe of Idaho receives $2.3M in rural health grants
Bonner General Hospital will receive more than $5.8 million in funding from the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program to support a new multispecialty healthcare suite and an upgrade to MEDITECH Expanse.
Why Business Valuation Matters More for an S Corporation When Considering QSBS Tax Benefits
Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers business owners, including potentially S corporation owners, an extraordinary opportunity: the ability to Learn why an independent business valuation matters when restructuring an S corporation for QSBS tax benefits, including eligibility and potential tax savings.
Reagan bounces back from disappointing loss with rout of Roosevelt
Ayden Fernandez and Jericko Espinosa had strong performances on the ground, and the Rattlers put on a clinic on special teams in the win over the Rough Riders.
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…
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Health plan changes ahead for Nevada Health Link
Nevadans can now shop and compare Qualified Health and Dental plan options on the state’s official health insurance marketplace, NevadaHealthLink.com.
Jake Paul Is Getting Closer to Politics, and Trump Might Be the Reason
Jake Paul has built an empire through social media, business and professional boxing, but his latest appearances alongside Donald Trump have opened the door to a completely different career possibilit...
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Meet the \'socialist\' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.