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In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market worth $13.20 billion by 2031
/PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is projected to grow from USD 9.50 billion in 2026 to USD...
In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market worth $13.20 billion by 2031
/PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market is projected to grow from USD 9.50 billion in 2026 to USD...
Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal
The Texas Senate candidate rose to power as a culture warrior. His record is a marriage of hypocrisy and cynicism
Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump’s Convention Hurt Him
Ken Paxton, one of the party’s top Senate candidates and a Trump loyalist, said that “everybody’s numbers dropped” after the event, according to audio obtained by The Times.
Huge Deadlock Update Propels Valve's MOBA Hero Shooter to the Top of the Steam Charts, Smashes Peak Concurrent Player Record
Valve has issued a huge update to its in-development MOBA hero shooter Deadlock, propelling it to the top of Steam’s most-played games chart.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $166.00 According to Analysts
Shares of Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the fourteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. $PLAY Shares Newly Purchased by Bank of America Corp DE
Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 303,445 shares of the re
Bills Announce Historic Josh Allen News Before Key Rivalry Game
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is one of just four players in NFL history to record six or more rushing touchdowns in nine straight seasons. The post Bills Announce Historic Josh Allen News Before Key Rivalry Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Live on the Lawn and 2026 Oktoberfest brings lakeside entertainment to Kuttawa
KUTTAWA — Organizers said the 2026 Oktoberfest and Live on the Lawn concert in Kuttawa had a record-breaking weekend, chock full of delicious food, craft beer and live entertainment on
Virginia CEO pay continues to shatter records
Virginia CEO compensation rose to record levels in 2025, led by Capital One's Richard D. Fairbank and DXC Technology's Raul J. Fernandez, reflecting strong equity awards.
Tom Cruise Dusts Off 'Risky Business' Dance Moves for Packed 'Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel
Tom Cruise revived his “Risky Business” dance moves for an appearance in “The Jennifer Hudson Show” spirit tunnel, which drew a record number of participants.
‘He had a knife to my neck’: Business owner recounts fighting off man who held her at knife point
A woman fought off a man who put a knife to her neck and demanded her fanny pack Saturday inside Upcycle Treasure Box on Gravois Avenue, according to the store’s owner.
Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses
China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.
Julian Hall makes USMNT history against Chile
By Justin RudermanTwo USMNT games, two USMNT goals for Julian Hall.The 18-year-old Red Bull New York striker entered the international record books just two matches into his U.S. men's national team c...
Report: Jaylen Waddle Has Reassuring Health Update After Online Speculation
Denver Broncos wide receiver is "fine" according to the Denver Post's Sam Jane, despite injury rumors circulating recently. The post Report: Jaylen Waddle Has Reassuring Health Update After Online Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
Trump signs executive order rebranding AI as 'Super Intelligence' as tech titans ink separate SI accord
The order follows a White House summit with top tech executives and directs federal agencies to use "Super Intelligence" and "SI" in official communications.
Wood County Health Department confirms measles case; multiple possible exposure sites in Bowling Green
The individual was infectious while visiting several sites in Bowling Green on specific days and times, according to the health department.
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Coverage falls a million square kilometres short of long-term average with global heating likely driving losses
Addenbrooke Classical Academy vs. Aurora Science & Tech: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Sept. 30, 2026
Addenbrooke Classical Academy at Aurora Science & Tech, Colorado high school girls volleyball, Sept. 30, 2026, 5:30 PM. Records, rosters and head-to-head.
AI Has Already Impacted How Creatives Are Pitching Films, According to FoxNXT Head
Jon Flynn, EVP and head of FoxNXT, took the stage during TheWrap's first-ever AI Creator Day ahead of TheGrill.
UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says
British firms turned the least confident since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey on Wednesday that also showed executives' view of the global economic outlook darkened as the Iran war pushes up costs.
Mom says Vanderbilt Health employee accessed her baby’s medical records without permission
A Lewisburg mother requested an audit after a Vanderbilt Health employee appeared to know about her son's birth before it was public. The hospital later confirmed the employee accessed the child's electronic medical record without a legitimate business purpose.
Former Middleburg High behavioral health assistant arrested on 7 counts involving child sex abuse material
A 36-year-old Fleming Island man was arrested Tuesday on seven counts of knowingly possessing and/or intentionally viewing child sexual abuse material, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Guitarist Tom Morello gets political on 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Tom Morello, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine, about his first solo rock record Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
WATCH: Trump announces accord signed by top AI companies to 'self-police' development
Many of the executives gathered in Washington have called for a slowdown in the development of the technology after several hgh-profile incidents where AI agents have gone rogue.
Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift ruined music, is 'the apotheosis of mediocrity’
Boys and their 1990s allowance-spending shift from music to video games spawned the rise of female artists such as Taylor Swift, who then “ruined music,” at least according to 1970s
Scientists Dated the Catastrophic Pompeii Eruption Using Only Rocks. Here's How Close They Got
According to Pliny the Younger, Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24th, 79 CE. That date is now helping geochronologists modify a common mineral dating technique.
Week 4 Cincinnati Bengals Power Rankings Roundup
They fell according to every major sports media outlet.
Judge orders DFA to maintain health insurance for St. Albans Creamery workers
St. Albans Creamery workers will continue to receive employer-provided health insurance while a legal battle plays out over the plant’s closure, according to a new court ruling this week.
You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
People who plan to purchase an iPhone Duo can go through the "Get Ready" process starting on Monday, October 12. The new detail was added to the iPhone Duo product page yesterday, according to Reddit. Get Ready lets users select a preferred color and capacity, confirm their carrier status, choose accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, select a trade-in, add a payment method, and set a shipping and billing address.
Michael Che's new Netflix special is 'Shot in Minnesota'
MINNEAPOLIS — Everyone who wasn’t allowed a bathroom break while “Saturday Night Live” weekend anchor Michael Che was taping his Netflix special at First Avenue is about to find out
Clancy trial sparks maternal health discussion
According to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, depression is a common problem during and after pregnancy.
USA SPORTS DELIVERS VIEWERSHIP RECORDS AND MILESTONES IN INAUGURAL SEASON OF WNBA COVERAGE AHEAD OF WNBA FINALS ON USA NETWORK THIS OCTOBER
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Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital getting multimillion-dollar health record system upgrade
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is transitioning to Epic, a new electronic health record system designed to enhance the coordination of care and improve efficiency.
Why Neon put a Korean-language thriller in 1,500 US theaters
LOS ANGELES — Director Na Hong-jin’s action movie “Hope” opened in 1,500 U.S. cinemas this month, marking the biggest domestic theatrical footprint for a Korean-language film since the Academy Award-winning
Leonardo’s owner expands into the restaurant business with Pa'l Corazón
Hugo Leonardo came to the United States from Mexico in 2001 as a teenager, working his way through various kitchen positions in Park City until he opened his own market and taquería — Leonardo’s — four years ago to provide specialized goods to Park City’s Hispanic community. But Leonardo says his latest business venture, a Mexican restaurant in the heart of Kamas, is a lifelong dream that has finally come to fruition.
Dennis Haskins of ‘Saved by the Bell’ fame, dies at 75
NEW YORK — Dennis Haskins, the actor who played the ever-exasperated principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died, according to reports. His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the
Slinger Francisco death: Singer known as the Mighty Sparrow was 91
"King of Calypso" Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty Sparrow, died in New York on Sunday at 91 following a brief illness, according to his daughter, Karen Francisco.
Barcelona star sets 106-year international record
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has on Tuesday continued to etch his name indellibly into the history books of Spanish football. This comes courtesy of his exploits in La Roja’s latest outing.Luis de la...
Thieneman’s Pick Sets Tone In Bears’ 27-7 Eagles Win
Rookie Dillon Thieneman recorded his first NFL interception in a dominant 27-7 win over the Eagles, proving the Bears' draft class is elite.
Changes coming to Medicaid: what you need to know | Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.
State Senate Democratic Committee: Robyn Vining earns Recombobulation Area endorsement, highlighting her effective legislative record
MADISON, WI – State Representative Robyn Vining’s campaign for State Senate has earned the endorsement of The Recombobulaiton Area and Dan Shafer. During their conversation on The Recombobulaiton Area podcast, Robyn and Dan highlighted her path to political life, her...
Valley West Mall sold; site plan to be finalized
Brian Martin likes to do “impactful” developments that will help transform the communities where he works. That’s why the president and CEO of Threshold Capital and Threshold Development decided to invest in the redevelopment of Valley West Mall. The $11 million deal closed on Monday, and as the new owner, he is ready to begin…
Tiny Grains From Asteroid Bennu Reveal How Jupiter Shaped the Early Solar System
The asteroid’s dust may preserve a record of how planets assembled 4.5 billion years ago.
Dr. David Persse, former Houston Health Authority, retired HFD EMS Physician Director has died
Dr. David Persse, who recently retired after 30 years with the Houston Health Department, has died, according to city leaders.
Des Moines seeks public input on Greenwood Park improvements
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department will host two public input sessions Oct. 7 to gather residents’ ideas and priorities for the future of Greenwood Park. The sessions will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the park. Feedback will help shape a plan for potential improvements, which…
OKANA Resort to host first food, wine and entertainment festival
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark will host its first OKANAFest Oct. 17 with food, wine, entertainment and a cooking demonstration by Christina Wilson.
Business Briefcase: DSI unveils updated logo design
SHENANDOAH — The “Return to Prominence” revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. has unveiled a new logo, according to its September-October DSI Herald bulletin. “While our previous logo served us well for many years, it was time for a…
Financial Integrators, LattaHarris form strategic partnership
Des Moines-based Financial Integrators and Cedar Rapids-based LattaHarris have entered into a strategic partnership to provide more coordinated wealth management, tax, accounting and advisory services to business owners, families and individuals. The firms will remain independent while collaborating to expand access to specialized expertise and resources and enhance client service. Financial Integrators provides wealth management…
This surprising factor could reveal how compatible you and your partner really are, says science
According to a new study, scientists found that couples in romantic relationships share a taste in music more than they do personality traits and values.
Mental health claim frequency rises 47% in comp: WCRI
Mental health claims’ share of paid workers compensation claims rose 47% from 2015 to 2024, with the rate more than doubling in health care, according to a Workers Compensation Research Institute…
New on DVD: Set sail on adventure with 'Moana' once more
Disney's latest live-action remake of an animated hit tops the DVD releases for the week of Oct. 6. "Moana": The young princess Moana (Catherine Laga'aia) is chosen by the ocean
PS5 Jailbreak Exploit For Systems Running July 2026 Firmware
According to those who have installed the new Relapse exploit, it works with everything from Marvel's Wolverine to The Witcher 3: Remastered
Lookingglass Theatre has new leaders, including David Schwimmer as producing director
CHICAGO — Lookingglass Theatre has appointed David Catlin, a longtime ensemble member and a Northwestern University faculty member, and Ericka Ratcliff, most recently the literary manager at Chicago Shakespeare Theater,
Iowa attorney sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud
A 67-year-old Iowa attorney has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty in a health care fraud case. Timothy Mark Anderson of Garner worked with clients with nursing home expenses who hoped to qualify for Medicaid. According to the Department of Justice, Anderson is also “an avid collector of luxury vehicles” […]
Gusto Small Business Jobs and Pay Report: Small Businesses Add 28,000 Jobs in September, Marking Eighth Straight Month of Growth
/PRNewswire/ -- America's small businesses added an estimated 28,000 net new jobs in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest Gusto...
Bruins and Rangers meet in 2026 season opener
Boston had a 45-27-10 record overall and a 29-14-1 record at home last season.
3 Reasons ‘Sleep on It’ Is Actually Pretty Good Advice, According to Science
After a long day or a stressful situation, you might hear the advice of “just sleep it off” or “you’ll feel better in the morning.” And while it might seem like an invalidating, oversimplified recommendation, it has some accuracy: often, our bodies and minds are better after a good night’s rest. According to Josef Newton, […]
An Earth-like planet with two suns?
A nearby star system with two suns could potentially support an Earth-sized planet in a region where liquid water could exist, according to a new paper examining the dynamics of the system.
Sylvester Stallone sets the record straight on the real inspiration for “Rocky”
The actor’s memoir “The Steps” is available for purchase wherever books are sold.
Stowaways moving to Blue Hill
After a year of operating in the former MacLeod's Restaurant location at 63 Main Street in Bucksport, the seafood restaurant Stowaways is relocating to Blue Hill, according to a social
Unlikely playoff teams collide as Astros face White Sox in AL Wild Card Series
The Astros are the first team to reach the postseason without a winning record, and the White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.
‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ Hits A Metacritic Review Score Record
‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ has arrived with such good reviews it has actually tied a 2026 record. Here's the score and what critics are saying.
U.S. Small Business Employment Rate Remains Steady in September
Positive weekly earnings and hours worked growth trends continueROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employment levels in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the pace of job growth increased 0.02 percentage points to 99.15 in September. The jobs index remained broadly in line with the 2026 year-to-date average of 99.19. Hourly earnings growth remained below three percent in September (2.78%)
Bayern Munich considering Bernd Leno as Manuel Neuer replacement
Bayern Munich are considering Bernd Leno as Manuel Neuer's replacement this summer, according to German outlet Bild.
ChatGPT ads are dominated by business software companies so far
ChatGPT ads skew heavily toward business software, and there are bright points for the business, according to a new report from the agency Graphite.
Ukraine’s Academy of Sciences warns against Russian cooperation after attack
The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine has urged the international scientific community not to “restore or legitimise institutional cooperation with Russian state scientific and educational structures,” after a Russian drone hit its Presidium building in central Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The drone strike took place in the early afternoon on September 28 while staff were working.The academy called the strike, one of several Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital using jet-powered drones in recent days, an act of terrorism. “It is a strike [. . .] on the very idea that knowledge, research, and the search for truth should serve life, not its destruction,” it said in a statement.The academy thanked the global scientific community for its solidarity following the attack and warned against any temptation to normalise scientific relations with Russia.“Science cannot exist outside of moral responsibility. There can be no ‘ordinary scientific cooperation’ with a state that kills people and destroys scientific institutions of another country,” it said.“We urge not to create opportunities for Russian state institutions to return to the international scientific community as if nothing happened. There can be no ‘science beyond politics’ when science is attacked with weapons.”After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe almost entirely cut institutional ties and joint programmes with Russian science, although personal academic contacts are still ongoing.Related articlesRussia widens targeting of European research centresHow geopolitical rifts cut scientific collaborationThe European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA), for instance, continues to exclude the Russian Academy of Sciences from its network.ALLEA condemned the latest attack as a “barbaric act” and part of a broader “systematic targeting of Ukraine’s scientific and cultural infrastructure.” This is a “deliberate attempt to erase the conditions under which free inquiry, knowledge, and democratic life are possible,” it said in a statement.Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 4,650 educational institutions across Ukraine have been damaged, and a further 423 have been destroyed, according to ALLEA.National academies across Europe joined ALLEA in condemning the attack. “Science is about the pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of humanity, so this is an attack on civilisation itself,” said Paul Nurse, president of the UK’s Royal Society.Attacks on scientific, university and cultural institutions “are attacks on the foundations of society and constitute a clear violation of international law,” wrote the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.The presidents of the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine also released a joint statement condemning the attack and pledging to continue to support the Ukrainian research community.The targeting of the Ukrainian academy prompted outcry from European leaders. “Today, science became a target for Russia,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on social media.“These strikes are the latest illustration of the Russian regime’s hostile contempt for science and truth,” said French President Emmanuel Macron.
What’s In Anthropic’s I.P.O. Filing
The artificial intelligence giant reportedly believes that it’s on track for a record-breaking stock market listing, according to a prospectus seen by Reuters.
Swiss 'probably a league apart' from Scotland
Switzerland have "a ridiculously talented squad" who are "probably a league apart" from Scotland at present as the sides prepare to meet in the Nations League on Tuesday, according to football analyst John Walker. Following their 3-0 win in North Macedonia, Switzerland are the second test of Sebastien Pocognoli's reign as head coach after their 0-0 draw in Slovenia. "If Switzerland had faced the Scotland side in the first half, we wouldn't have had a second half we could have come back from," Walker said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
💰 First Clásico tickets now on sale at extortionate prices
Barça has opened the exclusive presale for Clásico tickets against Real Madrid for its members, and the prices are prohibitive. Tickets range from 649 to 1,149 euros, according to the prices listed ...
The Beclowning of Scott Bessent
One iron law of current politics is that nobody who associates themselves with Donald Trump emerges with a shred of credibility. For some, that’s not a big loss — it’s not as if anyone respected Pete Hegseth even before he decided that the key to military success in an age of drones and AI was more testosterone. For others, however, the costs are real. I’m old enough to remember when Marco Rubio was widely considered a reasonable, thoughtful politician. Right now, however, my candidate for the biggest loser is Scott Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury. Bessent started out with significant reputation to lose: When Trump selected him, this was the headline in the Financial Times: Jason Furman, Barack Obama’s chief economist, described him as a “credible Treasury secretary who has a real understanding of the global economy”. But Bessent has now transformed himself into the Baghdad Bob of bonds. Three weeks ago, after intervening (for reasons that remain somewhat unclear) to support the Japanese yen, Bessent boasted about his ability to move markets and dared investors to bet against his, declaring “I am the house now.” He then tried to push long-term interest rates down, buying 30-year U.S. Treasuries in a move some have compared to paying down part of your mortgage by running up your credit card balance. Here’s how that’s going so far: To get some perspective on how high interest rates have gone, here’s a longer-term perspective: We haven’t seen interest rates this high since the fading days of the dotcom bubble. Why are interest rates hitting new records? The backdrop, as I argued in last Sunday’s primer, is the huge AI-driven investment boom; more on that next week. But the immediate cause of the latest interest rate spike was Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to end the war. This rejection sent crude oil prices, which for a while had fallen considerably, shooting back up: It’s notable, by the way, that oil prices remain high even though a significant amount of oil is now being shuttled through the Strait of Hormuz by night, on smaller vessels. That’s an interesting story, which has a lot to do with the fact that oil from the Hormuz shuttle runs must be transferred to larger vessels before being shipped to markets in Europe and Asia; around 15 percent of the world’s large crude carriers are now parked off the coast of Oman, waiting to be tanked up. This is creating a shipping crunch: But that’s a topic for another day. For now, the point is that with oil still high and refined products, especially diesel, still close to record levels, inflation will remain elevated. And this in turn means that the Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates high, an expectation that is feeding into longer-term rates. Hence Bessent’s bond-market humiliation. The truth is that Bessent might not have been able to get interest rates down even in the best of circumstances. But he certainly won’t get anywhere as long as Trump keeps believing that he can somehow convert his Iran debacle into a triumphant victory. And Trump will keep believing that as long as he is surrounded by sycophants who tell him what he wants to hear. Sycophants like, for example, Scott Bessent, who is predicting the imminent collapse of the Iranian economy, possibly within two weeks. Bessent is right to say that the embargo on Iranian oil exports is placing the country under great economic strain. But his implicit prediction that this will quickly produce a deal that Trump can call victory looks no more plausible than his boasts about the bond market. The big question now is, why would anyone with a reputation to lose work for Donald Trump? As the beclowning of Bessent shows, joining the Trump team won’t just damage your reputation; it will utterly destroy it.
Bayern Munich plotting winter move for Jules Koundé
Bayern Munich are plotting a winter move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé (27), according to a report from Sport. The Bundesliga champions are understood to be monitoring the France international ...
Lesbian Bar Project Co-Founder: Purity Politics Could Destroy Our Remaining Spaces
Subscribe As a professional lesbian and Massachusetts native, I’ve recently been asked by a lot of folks what I think about the saga unfolding at Last Ditch. The now-viral story, first reported by The Boston Globe, centers on a Western Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted its mask requirement for one night a week to help drum up business. The decision ignited an intra-queer controversy that has been feasted on by media outlets across the political spectrum—from the New York Post to LGBTQ Nation—and is even reportedly being eyed for a Hollywood adaptation. Apparently nothing is more entertaining than a bunch of lesbians and queers fighting with each other over KN-95s. What has been lost in all of the chatter and media coverage is the very real possibility that Last Ditch, which just opened in April 2025, will have to close its doors. The venue’s one remaining founder, Jackie Matellian, revealed in a community Zoom meeting that she’s working four jobs, is now solely responsible for the bar’s $50,000 business loan and is struggling to keep up with the bills. So as we laugh about the controversy’s similarity to a “Portlandia” skit and how one of the bar’s founders left to enroll in clown school, we forget that yet another lesbian bar is facing an existential crisis—and this time the call is coming from inside the house. In 2020, my friend Elina Street and I created The Lesbian Bar Project, an Emmy-, Webby- and GLAAD Media Award-winning docuseries and initiative that tells the stories of lesbian queer bars around the world. We were moved to act because at the time there were only an estimated 16 lesbian bars in the United States, and the pandemic threatened to bring that number down even further. There are now more sapphic bars than there were just before the pandemic—about 36 of them in total—but this is down from approximately 200 in 1980. Maybe that doesn’t mean much to you, but for the millions of sapphics living in the U.S., this number is calamitous. As the world laughs at lesbians and sapphics, I want to take a second and tell you what I feel when I walk into one of these bars, which are all unique and irreplaceable in their own way: I feel seen. Sometimes I think Cubbyhole in New York City’s West Village neighborhood knew I was gay before I did. When I walked in there for the first time, before I was even out, I was transfixed by the colorful array of tchotchkes hanging from the ceiling and how the women standing next to me were completely unafraid to express their desire for one another. I knew the minute I was ready to come out, I had a home. I also felt the joy of a new couple falling in love at Seattle’s Wildrose, the quiet confidence of a short king lining up her shot at the pool table at Ginger’s in Brooklyn and the kick of cayenne pepper in Julie Mabry’s crawfish at Houston’s Pearl Bar. Subscribe Lesbian bars don’t just serve lesbians; they serve queer folks across the spectrum, including bisexual, pansexual and trans people. As Elina and I traveled across the U.S. and Europe and to parts of Latin America to document the bar owners, staff and patrons that make up the ecosystems of these spaces, we also became uniquely acquainted with the factors that threaten their existence: gentrification, wage gaps, sexism, environmental disasters, gun violence, rising insurance premiums and political administrations working to annihilate queer people and their families. Lesbian bar owners, like all leaders and entrepreneurs, are imperfect. There have been significant issues over the years at lesbian bars: employee harassment, racism, lack of accessibility, sexual assault and transphobia. All bar owners should be held accountable and should listen to their communities to evolve into safer and more equitable spaces. I also acknowledge my privilege: I am able-bodied, white, cis and from a family system that loves me for who I am. Not everyone has that. Queer people, especially trans and bisexual people, are suffering from disproportionately high levels of depression, and our mental health system isn’t equipped to support them. Immunocompromised people and long COVID are real, and many of my friends are suffering to this day. The people with the least safety net are often the ones for whom a bar closing costs the most. And yet, as we’re seeing with Last Ditch, the queer community often lashes out at each other. It’s also the mainstream media taking the internal conflict and making a mockery out of it, distracting from the real possibility that this bar could close due to financial pressures. A bar that many people loved and needed is facing extinction. Perhaps it’s safer to dissent with one another than with the larger forces trying to eradicate us, but in doing so, we risk destroying the few spaces we have left. Due to the constraints of purity politics—some in good faith, some not so much—lesbian bar owners, almost all of whom are queer women themselves, are forced to be everything for everyone, similarly to how women are forced to be everything for everyone. By asking these bars to uphold impossible standards—standards very few other third spaces are asked to consider—we all end up losing. I want to move as a community toward dialogue, compassionate dissent and collaboration to make our spaces better with the goal of keeping them OPEN and thriving, rather than destroying them from the inside with expectations that are arguably unattainable. Subscribe While I have your attention—for this fleeting second of the news cycle—may I urge us to spearhead a way to keep these small businesses afloat without attacking our own community along the way? Bar owners are left with an impasse: They want to be community-centered, but they also have to make money to keep their doors open. Sometimes they might make business decisions that don’t work for everyone—and that’s partly because different patrons have different priorities and want different things—but these owners deserve the opportunity for productive dialogue**.** We have to work with them and with each other to keep our spaces open, to keep them growing. Lesbian bars raised me into the queer woman I am today. One thing I think about as I reflect on the six years of work we’ve done to document these spaces is that shared, unspoken language I have with a stranger the moment we both walk into one of these bars: the nod, the ease, the not having to explain ourselves. I don’t want to lose that, and neither should you. If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button: Donate
MD business leaders report AI expansion, not expected job cuts, in Moore’s office survey
Maryland business leaders expect AI to reshape jobs rather than eliminate them, a forthcoming report from the Governor’s Office of Innovation reads.
Subpoena records offer clues about federal probe of L.A. County voters
Federal investigators have sent L.A. County election officials multiple grand jury subpoenas as part of a criminal investigation into illegal voting, according to records reviewed by The Times.
List of DVD release dates for Sept. 29 and beyond
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change: SEPTEMBER 29: Affection 29: Happy's Place: Season Two 29: Law & Order: Special Victims
Dengue fever surge in Florida shows the virus’ growing threat in the U.S.
The outbreak, centered on Tampa Bay, is the state’s largest on record. Experts offered several possible explanations for the high case count.
Commentary: Never heard 'Choosin' Texas'? Consider that a wake-up call
Music fans and journalists who spent the last few months looking for the song of the summer faced a plot twist fit for Hollywood: The winner was a single released
Pochettino regrets lack of 'sporting justice' for his ex-Tottenham team amid Man City charges saga
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness at an apparent failure of “sporting justice” in his response to reports that Manchester City has been found guilty of almost all of the 115 charges leveled against the club for alleged financial breaches. The alleged rule-breaking by City took place between 2009-18, during which period Pochettino was manager of Tottenham and turned the London team into a challenger for titles in English soccer despite operating on a relatively small budget. The Premier League has yet to officially confirm the verdict that, according to several media outlets, has been passed down by an independent commission following a long-running case.
Mental Health Counselor Convicted in $26 Million TRICARE Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Kevin Curry, of Texas, was found guilty by a jury after pretending to be a doctor, fabricating medical records, and forging identities for kickbacks.
Lumo Art & Tech Festival Announces Full Programme, Featuring Björk
OULU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026--
Indonesia to inject $1.1 billion into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan
Indonesia's government will inject 20 trillion rupiah ($1.11 billion) into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to help the state agency cover its deficit in 2026, according to a government statement.
Indonesia to inject $1.1 billion into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan
JAKARTA, Sept 29 () - Indonesia's government will inject 20 trillion rupiah ($1.11 billion) into health insurer BPJS Kesehatan to help the state agency cover its deficit in 2026, according to a government statement.
Guardians’ Parker Messick Wraps up Historic Rookie Season
Parker Messick's rookie season with the Cleveland Guardians was one for the record books.
Hermiston students show progress in math, science test scores
HERMISTON — Hermiston School District students showed improvements over last year in math and science, while scores decreased in English Language Arts, according to results from the 2025-26 Oregon Statewide […]
Hermiston students show progress in math, science test scores
HERMISTON — Hermiston School District students showed improvements over last year in math and science, while scores decreased in English Language Arts, according to results from the 2025-26 Oregon Statewide […]
U2 Helped Prove The Sphere’s Business Model — And Still Holds A Record At The Venue
Three years after 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' began, U2 still holds Sphere’s highest per-show residency average at roughly $6.1 million.
Bioblitz: Lakeshore Nature Preserve utilizes citizen science to document biodiversity
The University of Wisconsin Lakeshore Nature Preserve hosted its second annual Bioblitz event Sept. 26. The goal of the event was to document as many species at the preserve as possible over a 15-hour period, according to Lakeshore Nature Preserve Director Brad Herrick. With this documentation of everything within the 300-acre area, the preserve aims...
A Minnesota science museum began trying to protect land around its river research station after it opened in 1989; 37 years later, the final 130 acres are protected, completing a 300-acre conservation goal
A conservation effort that began when a Minnesota science museum opened its river research station in 1989 has taken nearly four decades to reach its final stage. According to the Science Museum of Minnesota, it has permanently protected the last 130 acres around its St.
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Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Ranking Member Markey: SBA Administrator Loeffler, Trump Administration are Refusing to Answer to America’s 36+ Million Small Businesses and Workers, Leaving Main Street Behind
Loeffler canceled her scheduled Sept. 30 appearance before the Senate Small Business Committee, has not appeared before SBC in more than a year (Washington, September 28) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler canceled her scheduled Wednesday appearance before the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Administrator Loeffler has not appeared before the committee in more than a year and has consistently refused to provide substantial answers to committee members in person, in writing, or via requested briefings. In June, Ranking Member Markey led every Democratic member of the committee in calling on Administrator Loeffler to appear before the committee to answer for the Trump administration’s cruel attacks on American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers. The Democratic lawmakers still have not received a response from Administrator Loeffler. “It is unacceptable that Administrator Loeffler chose to cancel her appearance before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. The Trump administration is once again ignoring the more than 36 million American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers who drive our economy and enrich our communities by refusing to answer questions about this administration’s reckless economic policies. It has been more than a year since Administrator Loeffler has appeared before our committee and answered questions from both Democrats and Republicans. Since then, the Trump administration’s attacks on Main Street have only worsened. “Small businesses are facing record high gas and diesel prices, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and never-ending uncertainty from Trump’s trade war with the world. Trump has terrorized Main Streets across the country with violent ICE raids, destroying families, communities, and local economies. Meanwhile, Administrator Loeffler and the Trump SBA have been in a Witness Protection Program, ignoring the Pain on Main Street that they have created. They have chosen to make drastic cuts to SBA funding and essential, bipartisan programs, including the closure of the SBA office in Springfield and removal of the SBA office from Boston; directly attacked immigrant small business owners and destroyed the promise of the American Dream; and proposed shortsighted small business size rules that would benefit billion-dollar businesses over actual small businesses. “It’s clear that Administrator Loeffler, President Trump, and their CEO billionaire buddies want to turn the Small Business Administration into the Big Business Administration, tear down our economy, and abandon Main Street. If that is indeed this administration’s goal, Administrator Loeffler must answer to the millions of small businesses, workers, and families in Massachusetts and across the country that this administration is leaving behind.” ###
Now an elder statesman, former Gov. Gray Davis surveys his career in a major Berkeley project
After 17 lengthy recording sessions and more than a decade of review and revision, Davis and the Oral History Center at Bancroft Library are releasing their monumental history of a career that help shape modern California.
Kindle rumors: A new basic Kindle might be coming, according to leaked pictures
Amazon finally moved the power button on the Kindle.
Des Moines Art Center awarded $100,000 climate grant
The Des Moines Art Center has received a $100,000 Implementation Grant through the 2026 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative to replace the original 40-year-old air-handling system in its 1985 building, which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier. The upgrade is expected to reduce energy use by an estimated 30% to 60% while improving environmental controls…
Iowa State Association of Counties brings on new government relations director
Emily Schwickerath has joined the Iowa State Association of Counties as the director of government relations. She comes to the team after working with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. She has also worked in the Iowa Legislature and hopes to bring her governmental experience to ISAC to strengthen relationships between…
Iowa businesses recognized as top 100 US small businesses
Three Iowa businesses were named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. The CO—100 recognizes small businesses for their growth, innovation and commitment to their customers, according to a news release. Original Group Holdings, a woodworking equipment manufacturer in Britt, was recognized as a community champion. The company…
Russian strikes hit science academy and medical facility in Kyiv
Russian strikes struck a science academy building and a medical facility in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring six others, including three children, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said on Monday that the casualties were reported at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine building, which sustained a direct hit. […]
Record money, murky messaging: What Michigan voters should know about political advertisements
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being poured into Michigan’s midterm elections
MTA axes G train shutdowns planned for December after outcry from small businesses
The dreaded December G train shutdowns have been scrapped, to the relief of business owners and residents in North Brooklyn. Long-overdue repairs initially scheduled to stretch through the end of the year have been finished ahead of schedule, according to the MTA, and though the G still needs some work, it will run like…
Harlem Globetrotters to return to Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Harlem Globetrotters are set to return to Bakersfield on their Rivalry Tour at the Dignity Health Arena in February. There will be new tiers of premium access for fans to purchase as well as new rivals and challenges, according to organizers. Tickets will go on sale at axs.com on Oct. […]