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ELF joins WHO movement to strengthen trust in science and health
ELF has joined the WHO’s Together for Science and Health movement, a global initiative to strengthen trust in science, support evidence-based decision-making and bring research closer to communities.
Neutral Zee Entertainment; target of Rs 70: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal's research report on Zee EntertainmentZee delivered another quarter of subdued profitability, with ~52% YoY decline in EBITDA (17% miss), despite encouraging subscription growth (+30% YoY) from FIFA WC’26 broadcast. After several quarters of persisting decline, ad revenue was flat YoY…
Fresenius: 'We are doubling down on our biopharma business'
German health-care group Fresenius has entered into a deal with Chinese biotech firm WuXi Biologics in what it called a "doubling down" on its biopharma business. The exclusive development agreement provides Fresenius access to up to 37 identified biosimilar candidates over the next decade.
“Not Move the Needle” – Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Questions Ben Shelton’s Decision to Hire Juan Carlos Ferrero
Ben Shelton’s decision to add Juan Carlos Ferrero has drawn criticism from Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci, who said the addition may not significantly improve the American’s game. Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach, Ferrero, will join Shelton’s team to work alongside his father, Bryan, which the American tennis player confirmed on his Instagram story.
Kinjirushi introduces hexaraphane and brain health research to North America
Japanese wasabi specialist brings decades of expertise as research explores wasabi-derived compounds, cognitive function and healthy ageing
Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys beaten
A wild weekend in the NFL saw Joe Burrow and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make history, while Lamar Jackson was sidelined on his return from injury.
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 […]
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce speaks up on ingtriguing Kingsley Suamataia situation
The Kansas City Chiefs stumbled in a frustrating 28-24 loss to the rival Denver Broncos in Week 8 , but internal lineup drama stole the spotlight alongside the division defeat. Head coach Andy Reid made a surprising pregame decision to bench starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia in favor of veteran offensive lineman Mike Caliendo. It marked […] The post Chiefs’ Travis Kelce speaks up on ingtriguing Kingsley Suamataia situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Scientists launch probe into sudden loss of bioluminescence in Vieques’ Mosquito Bay
By THE STAR STAFFScientists have launched a field investigation into the unexplained disappearance of bioluminescence in Mosquito Bay, Vieques, after the lagoon began showing signs of ecological change earlier this year, raising concerns about the health of one of Puerto Rico’s most renowned natural attractions.The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust provided the information.Researchers say that in September 2026, the lagoon experienced a sharp decline in populations of Pyrodinium
How Doctors Decide Which Treatment To Try for Immune Thrombocytopenia
These days, there are more options than ever for helping manage ITP. A hematologist explains possible treatments and how providers decide what to try.
Virginia faces shortage of shovel-ready megasites
Virginia's Southern Virginia Megasite development highlights a growing shortage of shovel-ready industrial sites as state funding for site preparation declines.
Florida State President Reveals How Fans Influenced Mike Norvell’s Firing
The Florida State Seminoles heard the frustration from their fans, and university President Richard McCullough made clear that those voices reached the people making decisions. Following Mike Norvell’s firing, McCullough acknowledged that fan feedback and social media were among the sources he considered. For supporters who wondered whether anybody was listening, that admission should get […] The post Florida State President Reveals How Fans Influenced Mike Norvell’s Firing appeared first on HEA
'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 […]
Marlins will Enter Rule 5 Draft Facing Important Roster Questions
The Fish will have to consider some prospects to protect over the next few weeks; the event is scheduled for December 9
Kimani Vidal held in check by Rams in Week 8
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal has quiet outing in Week 8 loss
Decline and Fall of Dawkins’s Meme Concept
The term eventually became a general handle for the manipulation and transmission of images on the internet.
Trump Insists He's in 'Perfect' Health, Lashes Out at Reporter Over Canceled Kansas Rally as Ted Lieu Says President Is Hiding From Protesters
On Thursday, Donald Trump defended his decision to replace campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa with virtual appearances, insisting he was feeling perfectly healthy. Trump Replaces Kansas, Iowa Campaig...
Sundial sculpture illuminates Arlington's 150 years of history, growth
The city commissioned a UTA associate professor to create the sculpture, which will be unveiled in December near Levitt Pavilion.
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
Global sexual health: Why communal knowledge about pleasure and well-being matters
For decades, discussions and decisions about access to contraception, abortion, maternal health care, HIV prevention and treatment, comprehensive sexuality education, gender equity and protection from ...
Browns Coach Todd Monken Addresses Sitting Deshaun Watson
Todd Monken explained his decision to stick with Deshaun Watson as the Browns struggled through a punishing loss to the Steelers. The post Browns Coach Todd Monken Addresses Sitting Deshaun Watson appeared first on HEAVY.
Miami Dolphins Discussion: Post-Game Week 8 Takeaways
We ask Dolphins fans for their takeaways from this afternoon’s game against the New England Patriots.
Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.
Justin Jefferson Goes Silent After Vikings Fall to Lions
Justin Jefferson declined to talk after Minnesota's first loss of the season in Detroit. #Lions
Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek
It was announced Sunday evening that the St. Louis Cardinals are declining the option on reliever Ryne Stanek. He had a $6 million option for 2027. Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek #stlcards are declining the team option on setup reliever Ryne Stanek’s contract, per source familiar with team’s decision. Stanek (RHP) becomes a free …
MF DOOM's Estate Teams With Sanford Greene for Capsule Collection
The collection, spanning apparel, skateboard decks and trading cards, will be released in collaboration with Collectionzz.
James McAvoy reveals low-budget film still earning him 'bonkers' money
The BAFTA winner receives regular pay cheques for a movie he made a decade ago.
Beyond analysis: let’s teach business students to act
How to help postgraduate students interpret real-time data and system behaviour to detect early warning signals, identify emerging disruptions and guide decisions – rather than simply report after the fact
When does online health information become advertising? Federal Court decision has broader implications for health practices
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care v CDA Clinics QLD Pty Ltd trading as CDA Express [2026] FCA 1623 (CDA Clinics) provides an important reminder for health practices using online consultation, prescribing and patient-engagement models.
Elsie Hewitt shares Halloween photo with ex Pete Davidson and their daughter after claim she’s parenting on her own
Davidson and Hewitt welcomed daughter Scottie in Dec. 2025, and broke up the following May.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Draws Earnings Attention, Is The Stock Still A Bargain?
Investor attention on PENN Entertainment (PENN) is building ahead of the September quarter earnings report on November 5, with a focus on digital integration, property upgrades, and exposure to higher gaming taxes. PENN Entertainment’s recent momentum has picked up, with a 1 day share price return of 3.72% and a 7 day gain of 9.66%. This follows a weaker 90 day share price return that declined 22.55%, while the 5 year total shareholder return is down 74.26%, illustrating a sharp contrast...
Here is how CNN’s Sightline real-time election insights tool works
The new election tool designed to surface insights from CNN’s Decision Desk, can translate results into an understandable, real-time read on what’s happening.
Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal switch places in the MCU for Halloween: ‘Costume swap!’
Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal decided to try walking a mile in each other’s shoes for Halloween.
NDSU Extension Partnering to Deliver Agricultural Safety and Health Program on Dec. 5
FARGO, N.D. -- Adopting safety practices on most farm and ranch operations is voluntary, underscoring the importance of working with trusted community members to help...
Rep. Haley Stevens is no longer a Michigan Democratic Party member, chair says
Curtis Hertel announced the decision just over an hour after Stevens released an endorsement video for Michigan’s GOP Senate nominee, Mike Rogers.
Broncos injuries: Zach Allen and 3 others cleared to play
Broncos DL Zach Allen (hamstring) has been cleared to play.
Week 8 inactives for Broncos
Broncos have declared seven players inactive for Week 8 game
‘Rivals’ Boss Explains Cameron & Declan Book Change, What It Means Going Forward
Ireland. It didn't happen.
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.
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.
Judge weighs expert science as 1985 Vernon County cold-case murder moves toward trial
Nov. 1, 2026 By Tim Hundt VIROQUA, Wis. — Nearly forty winters have passed since 24-year-old Terry Dolowy vanished into a freezing Wisconsin night, leaving behind an open mobile home door, her personal belongings, and a missing white poodle in Barre Mills. Five days later, her decapitated and burned remains were discovered in a rural […]
Chris Murphy: A timeline of the Connecticut senator's life and political career
As U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recovers after suffering a stroke, here’s a look at the major moments that have shaped his life and career, including his rise through Connecticut politics, election to Congress and more than a decade in the U.S. Senate. Aug. 3, 1973: Chris Murphy is born in White Plains, New York. He later grows up in Connecticut…
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
The decision shot down the Trump administration’s extraordinary request to block the election’s resolution if Sen. Dan S. Sullivan narrowly loses. Another candidate, Dan J. Sullivan Jr., is also running.
Padres Veteran Reliever Makes $4.45 Million Contract Decision
Veteran left-hander Wandy Peralta has exercised his $4.45 million player option for 2027, keeping him in San Diego for a fourth season.
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 […]
Marshall’s closing message in Kansas is a defense of his lawsuits against patients
Sen. Roger Marshall, an OB-GYN, practiced for decades in a mostly rural part of the state. He said Adam Hamilton is unfairly attacking him over the patients he sent to debt collection.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Bengals Week 7 game discussion
Join the discussion about the Ravens’ Week 8 matchup with the Bills!
Mbappe strikes after China controversy as Real Madrid beat Santander
Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday.Earlier Sevilla, sixth, suffered a 3-1 loss at Getafe, who moved into mid-table.
Eagles reportedly make decision on Saquon Barkley
The Philadelphia Eagles’ season has gone off the rails, and with the trade deadline approaching, there has been plenty of speculation about whether the team could move some of its biggest stars. But it sounds like one of them isn’t going anywhere. According to a new report, the Eagles will not trade star running back…
Ranking Phillies' Luis Arraez Landing Spots Entering Offseason
Should the Phillies try to re-sign Luis Arraez this offseason?
The Trump-Kennedy Effect On US Health: Slow-Burn Damage Over Decades
Cuts to Medicaid, the health services for low-income Americans, and fewer childhood immunisations – alongside persistent insinuations that vaccines are unsafe
Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’
No part of a rolling, decadelong existential crisis is ever easy, even when things seem on the cusp of going well — and especially when Democrats have had their hopes raised and dashed so many times.
Experts weigh in on final fights and voter turn out ahead of election day
Voters will make several major decisions this election, ranging from the balance of power in Congress, statewide offices and several ballot propositions. Democratic Strategist Steve Maviglio and Republican Strategist Tim Rosales weighed in on the future of the political parties, the final fights ahead of Election Day, and voter turnout so far.
California Politics 360 full episode | Final push ahead of the election
Voters will decide a number of key races, including who will be California’s next governor, representation in Congress and 14 statewide propositions.
Cubs historical sleuthing: 1966 edition
Six decades have gone by since this scene at Wrigley.
Anthropic restricts Claude Code from recreating existing games, developers report blocked projects
Anthropic has updated Claude Code to prevent its AI assistant from recreating existing video games, including renamed copies. Some developers report that the restrictions also block their existing projects.
Confirmed: Mikel Arteta Announces Arsenal Lineup For Liverpool Clash
Mikel Arteta rings the changes at Anfield as Declan Rice returns and Christos Tzolis starts, with the Gunners chasing their first away win over Liverpool since 2012.
UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement
The United Nations has closed its political mission in Somalia, ending more than three decades of efforts to help the country rebuild after civil war.The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) ceased operations on Saturday after completing a two-year transition requested by the Somali government, the mission said in a statement on X.Its responsibilities have been gradually transferred to Somali institutions, UN agencies and the UN office supporting African Union (AU)
California Science Center and NASA JPL Collaboration to Debut at Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Nov. 13
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are joining forces to showcase six decades of robotic space exploration at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles. Opening November 13, 2026, the Kent Kresa Space Gallery will feature spacecraft models, a restored Ranger lunar probe, Mars rover exhibits and hands-on activities exploring planetary science, exoplanets and future space missions.
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.
Vikings, Jordan Addison Trade Floated As Deadline Nears
The Minnesota Vikings are now eight days away from the 2026 trade deadline. Before they get there, there are two games to take care of.In Week 8, they travel to Ford Field to play the Detroit Lions. In Week 9, they host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Minneapolis. As of the publishing […] The post Vikings, Jordan Addison Trade Floated As Deadline Nears appeared first on HEAVY.
Business owners reflect on a decade of legal marijuana sales
Trevor Haynes has been a part of Alaska’s legal cannabis industry since it was legalized in 2014.
The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of October 2026
The top 20 most played Steam Deck games of October 2026 is here, and it's crazy seeing Final Fantasy Resonance and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse so high up.
Top Trump Officials Are Hitting the Campaign Trail Ahead of the Midterms. Are They Allowed To?
Legal experts and advocacy groups contend that in seeking to boost Republicans ahead of the midterms, members of the Administration have violated a decades-old law.
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.
Sweet Loren’s Was Making $350,000 a Year. Then 1 Decision Helped Turn It Into a $100 Million Business
A deal with Whole Foods helped Sweet Loren’s get started, but the real breakthrough came when founder Loren Castle listened to customers.
How to follow along with CNN’s election coverage
Millions of voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in an election that will decide the balance of power in Congress and set the tone for President Donald Trump’s remaining two years in the White House.
Capital Region sees increase in solo manufacturers
The Capital Region saw its biggest increase in solo manufacturers in more than a decade in 2024, the latest year for which data is available.
📺 LaLiga off Chinese state TV since the Mbappé ‘meme’
True to its drastic decision, CCTV did not broadcast any LaLiga matches this Saturday, according to checks carried out by the EFE news agency’s bureau in China.The Chinese state broadcaster suspende...
I finished Christmas shopping in October for a stress-free December
Holiday shopping usually takes over my December. This year, I finished in October so I can enjoy more time with my family.
Triangle restaurants close doors after years in business. Here’s what to know
Both spots served the Triangle for nearly a decade before owners cited shifting tastes and a tough industry climate as reasons to close
Unaffiliated voters are the fastest-growing group in Pennsylvania. They can decide who controls Congress.
Roughly 78,000 Pennsylvanians have registered as unaffiliated in the last 12 months. These voters will wield huge power in Tuesday's election.
Will Josh Shapiro’s Data Center Past Haunt his Political Future?
As Pennsylvania’s popular governor gears up for a potential presidential run, his reversal on the issue draws scrutiny.
Opinion: It’s been decades since Kansas made a difference in national politics. This time it means the world.
Opinion from Max McCoy: This year's U.S. Senate race in Kansas is a referendum on what may be the most corrupt administration in American history — and a repudiation of the phalanx of legislative quislings that keeps it in power.
Charity hits back at probe over Reform link claim
The Charity Commission are looking into complaints about an event held at Amazing Grace's premises.
Preview
The Women's First Team are back to Serie A action on Monday evening as they travel south to face Fiorentina.The Matchday 5 clash will take place at 20:30 CET on Monday, November 2.Let’s get up to sp...
The Best Pictures From The Inner Circle 36
Three explosive knockouts and two hard-fought decisions highlighted an action-packed night in Bangkok.
‘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.
Where to go Sunday for Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
Neighborhoods and towns all over the region have been observing Dia de los Muertos for decades as a way to remember the loved ones who are gone.
2026 Year-End Tax Planning for Healthcare Professionals - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
A practical look at the decisions worth making before December 31 By Marc Egort, CPA After working with healthcare professionals and practice owners for many years, I have come to […]
Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care Is Changing the Landscape of Medicine with Robotic Cardiac Surgery - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
For decades, heart surgery often meant a large incision, opening the breastbone and a lengthy recovery. Today, robotic-assisted surgery is helping reshape that experience, allowing highly trained surgeons to perform […]
What is Mike Norvell's buyout with Florida State?
FSU would owe Mike Norvell one of the biggest buyouts in college football history if they decide to fire him.
Washington State loses sixth straight game, 26-20
Make it six straight defeats in a continuous tailspin season for the Washington State Cougars. This time it comes at the hands of the San Diego State Aztecs, 26-20. For the last decade or so, losing six games in a season was considered a bad season. Now it’s six straight and eight total on the […]
Most Michigan voters haven't seen roads improve under Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer has the highest approval rating for an outgoing Michigan governor in decades. But most voters haven't seen road conditions improve.
December return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give him sufficient time to recover after suffering two serious head injuries in the space of three months. The 29-year-old, below, was stretchered off after being knocked unconscious trying to tackle Henry Pollock in the […] The post December return for Van Rensburg appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Report: Padres Decline Option on Nick Pivetta
The San Diego Padres have declined their $14 million team option on starter Nick Pivetta for 2027, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will now become a free agent. Report: Nick Pivetta Declines 2027 Player Option with Padres Pivetta spent a long portion of the 2026 season on the injured list …
'Embarrassing in every way': How OU collapsed against South Carolina
The floodgates were open for OU in a 42-25 loss to South Carolina on Saturday.
U.S. Department of Education demands changes to Illinois school mental health screening plan
The Department of Education raisse parental consent and privacy concerns over mental health screening plans.
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…
Rays Make Decision on Drew Rasmussen
The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their club option on starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen for the upcoming season.Rasmussen is one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, and the Rays will have him back in their rotation next season, barring an offseason trade.Rays Pick Up Option On Drew RasmussenPer Rays reporter Marc Topkin, the Rays […] The post Rays Make Decision on Drew Rasmussen appeared first on HEAVY.
"Star Wars" Killed The New "Mass Effect"?
Last week’s announcement that EA was shutting down game developer BioWare and scrapping the newest “Mass Effect” game upset much of the fanbase. Now, the apparent reason why has been revealed. Bloomberg reports that the decision to close BioWare was mainly due to EA pursuing the opportunity to make a new “Star Wars Battlefront” game. […]
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.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan accuses Democrats of same-name voter deceit
CNN’s Jake Tapper sits down with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan ahead of the midterms where he’s seeking a third term. He discusses the “double Dan Sullivan” controversy, involving two candidates with the same name running for the same seat. Watch the full interview on CNN at 9a ET.
Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists
A mysterious particle overlooked for decades may hold the key to why matter survived the Big Bang, allowing stars, planets, and life to exist. Scientists believe this forgotten neutrino reshaped the early universe and may have left detectable gravitational wave signals that could help unlock the cosmos’s deepest mysteries.