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Liverpool told how they can sign Andoni Iraola favourite
Andoni Iraola has done a decent job as Liverpool's manager so far.The Spaniard has led his team to an unbeaten start across all competitions and, although they may be sixth in the Premier League table...
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
Scientists find strong links between bad diet and depression
A University of California team has called for large-scale tests to confirm a connection between a junk food habit and vulnerability to depression after 20 patients reported improved symptoms such as ...
14 Los Angeles art shows to see this fall off the beaten path
There's a lot to look forward to in the L.A. art scene this fall. So much so that we had to make a second list. Here are our picks for what to check out beyond the typical stomping grounds.
Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.
Will his health allow Dodgers' Freddie Freeman to deliver another postseason signature moment?
Because of an ailing right knee, the Dodgers don’t really know what you might see out of Freddie Freeman this postseason.
Fewer California Republicans approve of Trump, poll says. That could hurt GOP midterm chances
With gas prices high and an unpopular war dragging on, President Trump’s approval has slipped with California Republicans, a poll shows
Newsom and Harris continue circling, may finally collide
The two San Francisco Democrats have spent decades in tacit competition. Newsom said he would defer to Harris in the presidential race. Did he just give her the upper hand?
California poll: Voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support
A new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll shows “yes” supporters leading 48% to 38% on the California ballot measure.
Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election
Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 — with a higher deductible. “That’s just not reasonable for anybody who is relying on the ACA for healthcare,” said Riviera, a Charlottesville-area resident and founder of the nonprofit Called to Justice. “I don’t have that sitting around. It’s not in the cushions of the couch.” Small nonprofits often depend on the Affordable Care Act marketplace because reasonably priced group coverage is out of reach, Rivera said. After enhanced federal premium tax credits expired last December, her insurance bill became another financial burden alongside groceries, gasoline and utilities.
Xbox’s Millennial C.E.O., Asha Sharma, Isn’t Playing Around
“I think the industry will require disruption,” said Asha Sharma, who has overseen layoffs and divested studios since inheriting Microsoft’s flailing video game division.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Wednesday, Sept. 30
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
From napkin drawing to final product, this Fairfax business helps inventors through the process
Fairfax, Virginia-based X-Pro helps inventors bring product ideas to life, offering engineering, prototyping, manufacturing and fulfillment under one roof.
'Illegal activity' prompts liquor denial, tobacco hearing for Peoria business
PEORIA - A convenience store situated along Knoxville Avenue will not be allowed to sell alcohol, despite narrowly receiving site approval following weeks of debate at City Council.
Axel: 3 healthcare questions for candidates
As voters, we can demand a commitment from everyone we send to Washington.
Romanian parliament to vote on third PM pick amid political deadlock
The Romanian parliament was due on Wednesday to vote on a third nominee for prime minister, although analysts said chances of him being confirmed appear slim, bringing closer...
Romanian lawmakers set to vote on new center-right Cabinet as political crisis drags on
Romanian lawmakers are set to vote on a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan
Romanian lawmakers set to vote on new center-right Cabinet as political crisis drags on
Romanian lawmakers are set to vote on a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan
Romanian lawmakers set to vote on new center-right Cabinet as political crisis drags on
Lawmakers in Romania are set to vote Wednesday on a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan, who seeks to end a monthslong political crisis. Muresan, 45, has p...
Albanian PM says fate of Kushner resort to be decided by 'science'
Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.
Tom Brady headlines at the 2026 Eudēmonia wellness summit
For four days in November, West Palm Beach hosts the 2026 Eudēmonia Summit, blending wellness, science, fitness, and tech with experts like Tom Brady and Andrew Huberman sharing insights on living longer.
Virginia Women in Leadership Awards 2026
For its sixth annual cohort, the Virginia Women in Leadership Awards celebrates 52 outstanding executives from across the commonwealth. All winners work
Hampton Roads executives assess region’s strengths, challenges
Leaders in Hampton Roads including ECPI University, Sentara Health, and W.M. Jordan Co. discuss nursing demand, healthcare challenges, and regional real estate trends.
An overview of Hampton Roads
Home to 1.79 million people across 17 localities, Hampton Roads is Virginia’s second most populous region, just behind Northern Virginia. It also boasts
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.
Hampton Roads museums undergo expansions
Barry Art Museum at ODU and Virginia MOCA expand galleries and event spaces, boosting Hampton Roads' arts scene with new exhibitions and community programs.
Naval Station Norfolk leader charts course for problem solving
Naval Station Norfolk commanding officer Capt. Ray Glenn discusses a $450 million sailor housing project and critical infrastructure funding shortfalls.
Payer-provider disputes increase amid federal cuts, inflation
After months of contract negotiations this year, Sentara Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia weren’t close to an agreement, foreshadowing
Navy contracts boost Hampton Roads submarine industry
Navy awards $76.6 billion in contracts, with $25 billion for Newport News Shipbuilding, boosting Hampton Roads economy and shipbuilding industry.
HRBT expansion enters final phase
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion in Virginia is entering its final phase, aiming to increase capacity and improve travel by 2027.
Remove the blinders about ‘office housework’
Research highlights the invisible labor and emotional toll women in virginia workplaces endure, affecting their time and career advancement.
Past decade’s industrial focus benefits Southern Virginia
Microporous, Avio USA and Stack Infrastructure projects are coming to fruition in Pittsylvania County. Microporous, Avio USA and Stack Infrastructure projects are coming to fruition in Pittsylvania County.
The latest in Hampton Roads construction
Here's the latest on major construction projects in Hampton Roads, both underway and recently completed. Here's the latest on major construction projects in Hampton Roads, both underway and recently completed.
Hampton Roads’ fastest-growing companies make Inc. 5000 list
This year, 245 Virginia companies, including 24 in Hampton Roads, made the Inc. 5000 list.
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium’s on ballots in Pulaski, Amherst
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is on the ballot in Pulaski and Amherst counties, with potential for new facilities and local economic impact.
Hampton Roads workforce and entrepreneur development
The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Founded in 1919, The Apprentice School in Newport News has graduated more than 11,000 apprentices over
Developer eyes Wise for pumped storage hydropower
Rye Development plans two pumped storage hydropower projects in Wise County, creating jobs and supporting Virginia's clean energy goals.
GO TEC survives funding shortfall
Go TEC, a Virginia vocational education program, survives after losing state funding, relying on other sources to sustain and expand its workforce pipeline.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
LOS ANGELES — Actor Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter’s temporary representative in California court
Norway parliament probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats
Norway's parliament begins public hearings on Wednesday on ties between late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian diplomats and politicians in a scandal that has shaken the nation's elite.
Perez Hilton reunites with children for 'short, supervised visits'
Perez Hilton has been able to see his children for 'short, supervised' visits while he undergoes treatment for his August mental health crisis.
Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland exits studio
The announcement comes as Paramount waits for a judge's approval of its $111-billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The 12 most exciting video game releases of October 2026
GameCentral highlights October’s most noteworthy video game releases, which includes the return of Castlevania, a new Star Wars racer, and the first Xbox console exclusive in years.
Angela Stribling death: TV and radio personality, and talented jazz singer
Pioneering BET host Angela Stribling has died. Stribling was also an accomplished jazz singer and radio personality, who lost a two-year battle with brain cancer.
Dealroom.co | Earth Science Tech buys California pharmacy, expands to 34 US jurisdictions
What's the deal? Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) has acquired Med…
MSU health officials warn campus about dangerous synthetic opioid
Michigan State University health officials issued a warning to the campus community about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid linked to more than 100 deaths in the United States, including a 16-year-old boy in California.
There's a cure for one of California's biggest health problems. Getting it is another matter
California is eliminating a key insurance hurdle for hepatitis C treatment, part of a broader push to get a long-available cure to the hundreds of thousands of patients who need it.
Over 640 workers to be laid off in Wayne County
Workers in Livonia and Plymouth face layoffs this fall as Trinity Health and Niagara Bottling cut jobs.
Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2026: Entertainment
Design by Dora Sison / Gambit Best Bounce Artist googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); 1. Big Freedia (Instagram: @bigfreedia)2. Ha Sizzle (Instagram: @hasizzlethevoice)3. Subtweet Shawn (Instagram: @subtweetshawn1) Trixie Minx Photo by Sophia Germer / The Times-Picayune Best Burlesque Performer1. Trixie Minx (Instagram: @trixienola)2. Bella Blue (Instagram: @bellablueforever)3. Miss Angie Z (Instagram: @missangiez) Best Casino1. Caesars New Orleans (8 Canal St., 800-427-7247; caesars.com/caesars-new-orleans)2. Treasure Chest Casino (4550 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 504-443-8000; treasurechest.com)3. Boomtown Casino (4132 Peters Road., Harvey, 504-366-7711; boomtownneworleans.com) Best Drag Performer1. Debbie with a D (Instagram: @debbiewithad)2. Katrina Waters (Instagram: @katrinawaters504)3. Laveau Contraire (Instagram: @laveaucontraire) Best Festival (that's still around)1. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (nojazzfest.com)2. French Quarter Festival (frenchquarterfest.org)3. Hogs For The Cause (hogsfest.org) Best Food Festival1. New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival (friedchickenfestival.com)2. Oak Street Po-Boy Festival (poboyfest.com)3. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (nojazzfest.com) Tipitina's Photo by Sophia Germer / The Times-Picayune Best Live Music Venue1. Tipitina’s (501 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-8477; tipitinas.com)2. The Broadside (600 N Broad St., 504-766-0871; broadsidenola.com)3. The Fillmore (6 Canal St., 504-881-1555; thefillmorenola.com) Best Live Music Club1. Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St., 504-866-9359; mapleleafbar.com)2. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (626 Frenchmen St., 504-949-0696; snugjazz.com)3. Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St., 504-541-2050; chickiewahwah.com)3. Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St., 504-766-6193; bluenilelive.com) Best Local Blues Artist/Band1. Little Freddie King (littlefreddieking.com)2. Samantha Fish (samanthafish.com)3. Tab Benoit (tabbenoit.com) Best Local Brass Band1. Rebirth Brass Band (rebirthbrassband.com)2. Hot 8 Brass Band (hot8brassband.com)3. The Soul Rebels (thesoulrebels.com) Best Local DJ1. Paul Lakeway (Instagram: @paul_lakeway)2. DJ Soul Sister (Instagram: @djsoulsister)3. ANTWIGADEE! (Instagram: @antwigadee) Best Local Funk Band1. Dumpstaphunk (dumpstaphunk.com)2. Galactic (galacticfunk.com)3. Big Sam's Funky Nation (bigsamsfunkynation.com) Kaye the Beast Provided Photo by Catherine Debuys Best Local Hip-Hop Group/Artist1. Kaye the Beast (Instagram: @kayethebeast)2. La Reezy (Instagram: @lareezymusic)3. Pell (Instagram: @pellyeah) Best Local Movie Theater1. The Broad Theater (636 N. Broad St., 504-218-1008; thebroadtheater.com)2. The Prytania (5339 Prytania St., 504-891-2787; theprytania.com) googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); 3. The Prytania Theatre at Canal Place (333 Canal St., 3rd floor, 504-290-2658; theprytania.com) Best Local Music Artist/Band1. Robin Barnes & The Fiya Birds (robinbarnesmusic.com)2. Trombone Shorty (tromboneshorty.com)3. Sweet Crude (sweetcrudeband.com) Best Local Rock Band1. The Revivalists (therevivalists.com)2. Better Than Ezra (betterthanezra.com)3. Cowboy Mouth (cowboymouth.com) Best Wedding Band/ DJ1. The Mixed Nuts (themixednuts.com)2. Bucktown All-Stars (bucktownallstars.com)3. Warm Advice (warmadvice.com) Doreen Ketchens Provided photo Best Local Street Performer1. Doreen Ketchens (doreensjazz.org)2. Jourdan Blue (Instagram: @jourblue)3. Sariyah Idan (ariyahidan.com) Best Local Theater Company1. The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans (504-264-2580; twtheatrenola.com)2. Le Petit Theatre (616 St. Peter St., 504-522-2081; lepetittheatre.com)3. The NOLA Project (504-302-9117; nolaproject.com) Best Local Traditional Jazz Group/Artist1. Preservation Hall Jazz Band (preservationhalljazzband.com)2. Kermit Ruffins (@ruffinsbbq)3. Trombone Shorty (tromboneshorty.com) Best Marching Band1. St. Augustine High School Marching 100 (Instagram: @staugmarching100)2. Edna Karr High School Marching Band (Instagram: @theofficialkarrband)3. The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders (therootsofmusic.org) Best Mardi Gras Parade1. Muses (kreweofmuses.org)2. Iris (kreweofiris.org)3. Endymion (endymion.org) 610 Stompers Photo by Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune Best Mardi Gras Dance Krewe1. 610 Stompers (610stompers.com)2. Amelia EarHawts (aecabinkrewe.com)3. The Jamettes (Instagram: @thejametteskrewe) Best Place to See Burlesque/Drag1. The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret (2240 St. Claude Ave., 504-218-5778; theallwayslounge.net)2. The Original Nite Cap (1300 St. Bernard Ave., 2nd floor, 504-224-2854; Instagram: @originalnitecap)3. The Country Club (634 Louisa St., 504-945-0742; thecountryclubneworleans.com) Best Place to See Comedy1. Sports Drink (1042 Toledano St.; sportsdrink.org)2. The Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St., 504-529-5844; thehowlinwolf.com)3. Big Couch New Orleans (1045 Desire St.; bigcouchnola.com) Best Local Comedian1. Ryan Rogers (ryanrogerscomedy.com)2. Mark Normand (marknormandcomedy.com)3. Cyrus Cooper (Instagram: @cyrusjcooper) Best Strip Club1. The Penthouse Club (727 Iberville St., 504-524-4354; penthouseclubneworleans.com)2. Rick’s Cabaret (315 Bourbon St., 504-524-4222; rickscabaretneworleans.com)3. Larry Flynt's Hustler Club (225 Bourbon St., 504-524-0010; neworleanshustlerclub.com) Best Performing Arts Center1. Jefferson Performing Arts Center (6400 Airline Dr., 504-731-4700; jeffersonpac.com)2. Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052; saengertheatreneworleans.com)3. 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California's Six Flags Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
LOS ANGELES — Six Flags Magic Mountain’s famous X2 roller-coaster ride is permanently closed, following a history of injuries, including some that led to deaths, park officials announced Tuesday. 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.
Oil prices fall on signs Middle East crude flows recovering
Oil prices declined as Saudi Arabia resumed crude exports via the East-West pipeline, easing concerns over supply disruptions amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Hayden Panettiere's ex petitions to protect daughter's inheritance
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California court.
Scientists Alarmed by "Kelvin Wave" That Could Raise California Ocean Level by a Whole Foot
A massive surge of water is heading for California, as sea levels in Ecuador rise as much as 17 inches above average.
Tarheel senators on board with Protect College Sports Act of 2026
(The Center Square) – Regulation of college sports, potentially corralling a volatile period of amateur athletes zooming forward with multi-million dollar deals and major conferences expanding their footprints as valued TV properties, includes the support of both North Carolinians in the U. S.
10 Washingtonians weigh in on initiative to ban trans girls from girls' sports
KUOW asks 10 Washingtonians what they think about the initiative to ban trans girls from girls' sports
Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.
War shocks Ukrainian mental health with widespread trauma and PTSD
A national survey of Ukrainian residents provides one of the clearest estimates to date of the psychological impact of the ongoing war.
Proposed aircraft carrier redesign could delay NNS construction
The Trump administration is considering a potential redesign of the nation's aircraft carriers that could cost billions more dollars.
September sun
Jamie Chiang, who studies chemical engineering, reads a book at Centennial Common. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcome baby girl
Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and Victoria’s Secret model Barbara Palvin 'took Labor Day literally this year,' she wrote on Instagram.
Q&A: Why are the world’s big sporting events coming to the US?
A Darden School of Business professor explains the economics behind the growing number of major international sporting events coming to the U.S.
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
California's Six Flags Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
LOS ANGELES — Six Flags Magic Mountain's famous X2 rollercoaster ride is permanently closed, following a history of injuries, including some that led to deaths, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent WV Healthcare applications now open
Applications are being accepted for Ascend WV Healthcare and First Ascent WV Healthcare — launched by the West Virginia University Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, in partnership with West Virginia Tourism and major healthcare organizations statewide — that invite healthcare professionals and graduating students to live and work in the Mountain State.
A Google co-founder is spending $100 million to defeat California’s wealth tax. It could become one of his best investments
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has funneled just over $100 million to a group trying to defeat a one-time state tax on California’s billionaires this November.
CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths
The updated tally comes after Pennsylvania reported four measles-associated deaths in 2026 in a growing outbreak.
Six Flags permanently closing X2 roller coaster after over 100 brain injury claims
Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close the X2 roller coaster after over 100 allegations of brain injuries stemming from the controversial California ride.
Newsom signs bills pushing back on Trump's immigration agenda
The more than 20 bills approved by the governor Tuesday were crafted to thwart tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, while others are meant to boost state oversight of federal detention centers in the state.
Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health
A team of researchers from across the country will investigate the connection between hormones and vaginal tissue health in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health.
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California high school flag football rankings, Week 6
Merced makes a move in latest California high school flag football Super 10 rankings.
What to watch in CNN’s California governor race debate
Democrat Xavier Becerra debates Republican Steve Hilton on CNN Wednesday night.
Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State
In 2026, Penn State celebrates the centennial anniversary of awarding its first doctoral degree — in physics — to Marsh White. Recently, the Eberly College of Science spoke with several physics alumni from different decades about their experiences at Penn State and what it means to be celebrating 100 years of the doctoral degree, as well as White’s legacy impact on undergraduate education in the department.
Will Republicans help this underdog liberal unseat a longtime Democratic congressman?
As young progressive Democrats across the country successfully unseat older incumbents, one California Democratic challenger is courting Republicans instead
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.
New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday designed to help his mental health court reach more vulnerable Californians. But two other bills that would have made much bigger, and more controversial, changes to the program died without ever making it to his desk. […]
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care.
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.
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.
Ex-employee sues Springfield business over data breach affecting 2,667
A former employee of Springfield-based Hamilton Construction Co. filed a class-action lawsuit Sept. 23 over a data breach exposing personally identifiable information and impacting 2,667 Oregonians.
Data center pushback creates political path for Caledonia resident
A Caledonia data center proposal pushed Prescott Balch into local politics, as Wisconsin voters show growing opposition to similar projects.
About 8,000 lawfully present Pennsylvania immigrants face Medicaid health insurance terminations on Oct. 1
New federal Medicaid eligibility cuts for immigrants, including refugees and asylees, were passed by Congress and President Trump.
40 years later, a dream to rival L.A.'s art scene has become Orange County's cultural epicenter
As Segerstrom Center for the Arts turns 40, its leaders look back on its rise—and ahead to a rich and varied future.
Millions of dollars are coming for rural health. But thousands are losing Medicaid to pay for it.
Many West Virginians will stop qualifying for Medicaid. A new rural healthcare fund won’t help them pay for care.
With bans and taunts, Trump escalates his assault on the media
The attacks come at a precarious moment for public trust in the media, with more Americans saying limits on the press can be justified to combat misinformation.
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.
Mexico vs. Peru 2026 livestream: How to watch International Friendly for free
Live stream all the action from the Sports Illustrated Stadium without spending anything.
Pa. Health Department reverses course on new disease-tracking guidance, for now
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has rescinded a 502-page proposal that could’ve given the agency more control over how it tracks and investigates the spread of diseases — and that spelled out the measures officials can take in response.
Free all-day science forum set for Saturday; food, $200 gift cards for participants
A national science think tank is holding a free public forum in Charleston, West Virginia, on Oct. 3, 2026, to help shape the future of American science. The forum, to be held at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, is sponsored by American Science@250: Rethink, Reimagine, Redesign, a nationwide initiative led by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University.
Wales without seven players for World Cup play-off
Ceri Holland is one of seven players who will miss out through injury when a depleted Wales squad take on Albania in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final next month.
Two different views on Amendment 1, the abortion/reproductive health amendment on Virginia’s ballot
Virginians are voting on three proposed constitutional amendments.
OCT NIBJ: Women in business: Building success together in Sandpoint
Women have always been an important part of Sandpoint’s business community. From entrepreneurs and business owners to managers, professionals, employees, nonprofit leaders, and community volunteers, women contribute every day to the strength and character of our local economy.
Dennis Haskins dead: Actor known for 'Saved by the Bell' was 75
Dennis Haskins, known for playing the earnest and beloved Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' has died. He was 75.
Lumo Art & Tech Festival Announces Full Programme, Featuring Björk
OULU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026--
Teresa Giudice asks for privacy for daughter Milania Guidice
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice asked for privacy after bodycam footage showed police responding to an incident involving her daughter Milania Guidice.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California