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Possible measles exposures at Busch Stadium, other St. Louis-area businesses

The state's Department of Health and Senior Services said a person infected with measles visited several St. Louis-area locations between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14.

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Sep 21 • 6:59 PM EDT • Business • stltoday.com
Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and multiple St. Louis-area bars, health officials warn

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Monday that people may have been exposed to measles at several locations between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14.

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Sep 21 • 6:34 PM EDT • Health • stlpr.org
Patriots projected to drop Week 3 game in Jacksonville

Odds, spread and betting information for NFL Week 3.

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Sep 21 • 6:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
907 Sports: Week 6 kicks off, father & son from Homer go coast-to-coast for ultimate NFL experience

In this edition of 907 Sports, Week 6 of the high school football season has arrived and we check in on a Division II showdown between Lathrop and Chugiak. Plus, Homer’s biggest Buffalo Bills fan gets the ultimate NFL experience.

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Sep 21 • 6:09 PM EDT • Sports • alaskasnewssource.com
WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff and Jamelle Bouie discuss the freedom of the press at Monticello

This event streams live at 6 p.m ET on Sept 21, 2026 in the player above. More about the event: At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation will consider the role of journalism in sustaining a free society and the challenges facing the press in 2026 and beyond. The evening will feature a conversation between award-winning journalist Judy Woodruff and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Monticello’s 2026-2027 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow.

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Sep 21 • 6:03 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new details about anti-snatching feature

Apple continues to work on a feature that automatically locks an iPhone when it detects that the device has been snatched from its owner’s hand.

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Sep 21 • 5:53 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Police, business owner frustrated after series of arrests made near Aliquippa restaurant

Aliquippa Police were called three times in just about 24 hours to the Good to Go restaurant on Sheffield Road between Friday and Saturday.

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Sep 21 • 5:50 PM EDT • Business • wpxi.com
Could healthcare price transparency lower costs? Mike Rogers thinks so

As healthcare costs grow ever higher, Michigan GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers argues that better consumer awareness of how much the services they need cost will help bring prices down.

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Sep 21 • 5:40 PM EDT • Health • bridgemi.com
Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime

Researchers and clinicians are bringing expertise from different fields to better understand what protects brain health.

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Sep 21 • 5:30 PM EDT • Health • news.utsa.edu
Brian Schottenheimer: "We Have to Handle Our Business"

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer discusses the Cowboys' improvements following their Week 2 win, highlighting better communication on defense, the emergence of rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham as the defensive green-dot communicator, and the continued gro

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Sep 21 • 5:30 PM EDT • Business • dallascowboys.com
UNGA81: Robust laboratory systems key to preventing, detecting and responding to health threats

At a side event co-organized by the Mérieux Foundation USA, Weill Cornell Medicine, GHESKIO Centers and PAHO, PAHO Director highlights lessons from the Americas and the importance of sustained investment in laboratory capacity between crises

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Sep 21 • 5:16 PM EDT • Health • paho.org
Barcelona ‘closely following’ Real Betis starlet

The scouting department at Barcelona are closely tracking an up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga rivals Real Betis.This comes amid the understanding that Emmanuel N’Goran has made...

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Sep 21 • 5:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies

The bat was found on Sept. 15, on the sidewalk along Hennepin Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Minneapolis Central Library.

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Sep 21 • 4:15 PM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Mobile Health Units continue service to Valley communities

Fresno State’s Mobile Health Unit program is back on the road for the fall 2026 semester, offering free healthcare services to residents throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Services include diabetes and blood pressure screenings, health and wellness assessments, referrals and flu vaccinations at most locations. Coordinated by the School of Nursing, the program provides nursing […]

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Sep 21 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • today.fresnostate.edu
Tapatío vs Tepatitlán moved to a new date

Club Deportivo Guadalajara announces that the match between Tapatío and Tepatitlán, corresponding to Matchday 10 of the 2026 Apertura in the Liga de Expansión, will have a change of date.What was t...

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Sep 21 • 3:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Amazon makes $20 million bet on the Colorado River

Amazon has launched what it calls one of the biggest corporate water conservation efforts for a single U.S. watershed with a pledge to invest $20 million into the Colorado River

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Sep 21 • 3:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Arkansas River tonnage up more than 7% through August

Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in August was down more than 2%, but tonnage shipped between January and August is up more than 7%, with a 60.4% gain in...

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Sep 21 • 3:19 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
iOS 27.2 reveals new features coming to Apple Music, CarPlay, more

Code for iOS 27.2’s beta releases points to new features in the works for Apple Music, CarPlay Ultra, and more.

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Sep 21 • 3:01 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
‘Thursday Night Football’ opener secures 18.6M for Lions-Bills

Opening night in the new Highmark Stadium set a new high mark for a Thursday Night Football opener on Prime. 18.60 million viewers tuned in for the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Detroit Lions that christened the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, marking a five percent increase over last year’s TNF opener between the Washington…

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Sep 21 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple Seeds Second macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers

Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the second macOS Golden Gate 27.2 beta. The second beta comes a week after Apple released the first beta. Registered developers can download macOS Golden Gate 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app, clicking on General, selecting Software Update, and opting into macOS Golden Gate betas. macOS Golden Gate 27.2 introduces Siri AI in new languages. macOS Golden Gate 27.2 introduces Siri AI in new languages.

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Sep 21 • 1:23 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Releases Second iOS 27.2 Beta

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta. iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs.

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Sep 21 • 1:21 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
University of Tennessee breaks ground on 865 Neyland entertainment district

The University of Tennessee has officially broken ground on 865 Neyland, a massive mixed-use entertainment district that will transform the riverfront footprint between Neyland Stadium and Food City Center into a year-round hub for fans and visitors.

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Sep 21 • 1:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • wvlt.tv
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Shuts Down Ole Miss Hype Quickly

Despite a surprising betting line favoring the Gators, coach Jon Sumrall rejects the underdog narrative, demanding disciplined play to upset the playoff-tested Rebels in Gainesville this Saturday.

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Sep 21 • 12:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gov. Andy Beshear promotes new memoir at Joseph Beth Booksellers
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Sep 21 • 12:13 PM EDT • Politics • kentucky.com
Bethesda Takes Action Against Doom-Themed Memecoin

Hope he's doing well

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Sep 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Dawg Sports on the Radio

There’s only one thing better than watching a dominant Georgia Bulldog victory, and that’s reliving a dominant Georgia Bulldog victory. That’s why I’ll be listening to MaconDawg’s skydiving instructor (you land safely or your next jump’s free!!!) on WFOY in St. Augustine(102.1 FM/1240 AM) this evening around 6:45 pm Eastern to talk Georgia Bulldog football on […]

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Sep 21 • 11:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists teleport quantum states across 100 parallel optical channels

Quantum communication networks consist of several connected nodes that exchange information encoded in quantum states. These networks could potentially enable more secure communications between quantum ...

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Sep 21 • 11:20 AM EDT • Science • phys.org
This Week: Phone Bank for Transit, SF Politics, Transit Tales

Here is a list of events this week. Monday/today! Phone bank with SFBike to Save Transit. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is phone banking and connecting with voters, explaining how vital it is to pass the Regional Transit Measure this November. Join them to help make sure our regional transit survives and thrives. Monday/today, September 21, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Office, 1720 Market Street, S.F. Tuesday Historic Photo Exhibit Tour. Moving San Francisco is a collaboration between the SFMTA and San Francisco Arts Commission and is on view at City Hall through November 25. During this informal tour, they will take an in-depth look at selected photos from San Francisco transit history and learn more about the stories and people behind them. Tuesday, September 22, 5-7:45 p.m. North Light Court inside City Hall, One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Tuesday San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. SF Bicycle Coalition members are invited to attend all board meetings. Tuesday, September 22, 6-8 p.m. Register for Zoom link. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. ​SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, September 22, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Wednesday Transit Tales: A Storytelling Night. Join SPUR and Muni Diaries at Local Economy for an evening of true stories inspired by riding transit. From unexpected encounters and meet-cutes to funny mishaps and heartfelt moments, Transit Tales celebrates the experiences that make public transportation unforgettable. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Local Economy, 6028 College Ave, Oakland. Saturday Group Ride: Richmond BART to Point Pinole. Join Bike East Bay for a family-friendly, no-drop group ride to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Saturday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts at Richmond BART Plaza, 1600 Nevin Plaza, Richmond. Saturday Shipwreck Cove Opening. Come see Sunset Dunes’s newest playground. Saturday, September 26, 3 p.m., Sunset Dunes and Kirkham, S.F. Saturday 55 Wine Line Progressive. Ride between Horsies Market & Saloon, Bar Part Time and Ruby Wine on the 55 Dogpatch bus. Saturday, September 26. Three locations in Dogpatch. See SFMTA site for more details on locations and times. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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Sep 21 • 11:14 AM EDT • Politics • sf.streetsblog.org
Should government rethink its wager on sports betting?

Is it a matter of free will or vice? The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists debate gambling on sports contests.

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Sep 21 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • rochesterbeacon.com
Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI

Alphabet's Google on Monday opened pre-orders for Googlebook, its new premium laptop category ​for Android users built around the ‌company's Gemini AI tools.

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Sep 21 • 10:55 AM EDT • Technology • reuters.com
Women’s Brain Health Is Philanthropy’s Next Big Bet

Maria Shriver, founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, makes the case for treating women’s brain health as a philanthropic investment priority. Shriver argues that targeted investment in women…

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Sep 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • observer.com
Exercise snacks for better heart health

Exercise snacks are short bursts of activity throughout the day that can support heart health and make movement easier to fit in a busy day.

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Sep 21 • 9:51 AM EDT • Health • utphysicians.com
Democrats differ over campaign funding flap - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

My associate Isabel Miller and I told subscribers earlier this month that Democrats for the Illinois House had been suddenly cut off from the Democratic Party of Illinois’ lucrative postage discount program, which can save as much as a third to a half of campaign postage costs. Afterward, an extraordinary interaction occurred between the executive […]

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Sep 21 • 9:50 AM EDT • Politics • illinoistimes.com
How Issues With Your Feet Could Signal Bigger Health Issues

As your body’s foundation, issues with your feet can create a domino effect with the rest of your health. Dr. Ebonie Vincent-Sleet, podiatrists and one of the stars of TLC’s “My Feet Are Killing Me,” joins TODAY to break down remedies for common issues, when you should see a doctor, and the possible warning signs your feet could be giving you about diabetes, heart failure and more.

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Sep 21 • 9:38 AM EDT • Health • today.com
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

AMC Entertainment (AMC) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Sep 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop

Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.

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Sep 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Chocolate leads to better workouts, says science — and you don't even have to eat it

A new study found that something surprising happens in your brain around chocolate, giving you more energy. Here's what's going on.

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Sep 21 • 8:55 AM EDT • Science • creators.yahoo.com
Made in Arizona: Cactus Corn bets on partnerships, tourism for sustained growth

Phoenix-based popcorn brand Cactus Corn expands beyond Chase Field with retail partnerships and corporate gifting to diversify revenue streams.

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Sep 21 • 8:15 AM EDT • Business • bizjournals.com
Glacial risk zones identified in Nepal after flood

A flood on the Nepal-Tibet border highlighted glacial disaster risks in the Himalayas, High Mountain Asia and Peru, where expanding glacial lakes threaten nearby communities.

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Sep 21 • 8:10 AM EDT • Science • ua.news
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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 patch has broken the game a bit, Bethesda acknowledges issues

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 patch has all sorts of issues as Bethesda issues statement.

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Sep 21 • 8:07 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’

Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.”.

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Sep 21 • 8:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’

Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.” | WWL

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Sep 21 • 8:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’

Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.” | WBEN

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Sep 21 • 8:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
5 Breakfast Foods Dietitians Recommend for Better Brain Health

Walnuts, blueberries, eggs, mushrooms, and avocado may support memory, focus, and brain health. Dietitians explain their benefits.

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Sep 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.com
Lions vs. Jets odds: Opening lines for Week 3 matchup

Checking in on the opening betting odds for Week 3 matchup between the Detroit Lions and New York Jets.

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Sep 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
This Chicago prof believes we are living on borrowed time, but it was his controversial life expectancy firm that died

A court fight between Abacus and Coventry puts former UIC professor S. Jay Olshansky’s life expectancy projections and defunct firm under scrutiny.

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Sep 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
'A recipe for disaster' - but Tottenham 'will turn it around'

Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison has backed Tottenham to "still have a good season", despite their poor start in Roberto de Zerbi's first full campaign in charge. Saturday's 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa has left Spurs rooted to the bottom of the Premier League going into the international break, but they did score league goals for the first time in 2026-27. "Spurs were the better team in that first half and [Zion] Suzuki made three or four outstanding saves," Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

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Sep 21 • 6:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Burnley 1-1 Derby County

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's 1-1 draw between Burnley and Derby County.

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Sep 21 • 6:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Why the Academy of Natural Sciences named a fish after Ernest Hemingway

The author took scientists on fishing expeditions and mailed specimens to Philadelphia while he was between books.

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Sep 21 • 5:01 AM EDT • Science • phillyvoice.com
Baby girls’ greater interest in faces offers clue to nature v nurture debate

Study finds overall differences between groups of newborns by sex that are likely to be determined by biology

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Sep 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Tarrant County remains the last large 'purple' holdout in Texas

In recent elections, the county anchored by Fort Worth has swung back and forth between Republicans and Democrats. And that's why both parties are wrestling for control in 2026.

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Sep 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • statesman.com
Pakistani Minister’s Tehran Visit Unrelated to US-Iran Messages

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A visit by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran later today has nothing to do with the exchange of messages between Iran and the US, Tasnim has learned.

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Sep 21 • 4:55 AM EDT • Politics • tasnimnews.ir
UK's JD Sports expands into Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership

British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Monday announced its expansion into Mexico through ​a long-term franchise partnership with fashion ‌retailer Grupo Axo, betting on strong demand from Mexico's growing young population.

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Sep 21 • 3:56 AM EDT • Sports • reuters.com
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics

The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. ​This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author ​Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share

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Sep 21 • 3:54 AM EDT • Politics • cheekmedia.substack.com
Is DSAer Gonzalez any better than corrupt Griswold?

The good news is the interminable eight years of corruption and incompetence of Jena Griswold as secretary of state will end in January 2027. The bad news is Griswold might be elected to destroy the office of attorney general unless voters elect the far superior El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen, who is actually […]

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Sep 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Asian shares rise amid optimism around US-Chinese talks on trade and AI; oil prices fall

Talks between officials in New York come ahead of summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later in the week

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Sep 21 • 2:56 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened next

By Muskan Singh & ET Science Desk, Global Desk For decades, salt marshes across New York City’s Jamaica Bay had been disappearing. At Big Egg Marsh, scientists decided to try something that could reveal whether one damaged piece of marsh could be given a better chance to survive. The solution was surprisingly simple, to raise... Read More

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Sep 21 • 2:53 AM EDT • Science • dredgewire.com
Culturally Relevant Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Care Strategies

(Feature Impact) Driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors, cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-big-ad-top-asset'); }); Hispanic people represent nearly 1 in 5 of the U.S. population and are the nation’s largest ethnic minority group, yet many continue to face barriers to achieving heart health and accessing high-quality healthcare. A new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal, “Circulation,” revealed how social, economic, cultural and environmental factors contribute to persistent disparities in cardiovascular health, calling for culturally tailored prevention strategies, equitable access to care and greater representation of Hispanic populations in cardiovascular research.“Hispanic populations in the U.S. are incredibly diverse even within their own communities with differences in genetic ancestry, language, cultural traditions and social experiences that can significantly influence cardiovascular health,” said Johanna Contreras, M.D., M.Sc., FAHA, director of the Division of Heart Failure and medical director of the Hispanic Heart Center within the Mount Sinai Health System. “Yet Hispanic people remain underrepresented overall in the research that guides prevention and treatment strategies… Without better representation and more detailed data, we risk overlooking important differences that can help us improve care and save lives.”Hispanic Cardiovascular Health by the NumbersCardiovascular risk factors – obesity (nearly 46%), type 2 diabetes (15.5%) and high blood pressure (approximately 44%) – are prevalent among Hispanic adults and often emerge at younger ages and occur more frequently among Hispanic adults compared with white adults.According to the report, only about 1 in 5 Hispanic adults achieves ideal cardiovascular health as defined by the American Heart Association’s original Life’s Simple 7 metrics. Updated analyses using the Life’s Essential 8 framework demonstrated persistent disparities for heart and brain health, as well as suboptimal dietary quality, sleep patterns and levels of physical activity.Social and Economic Barriers MatterBiology alone does not explain cardiovascular health disparities. The environments where people live, work and age, along with social and economic challenges, impact heart health. In fact, approximately 17% of Hispanics live below the federal poverty threshold, compared with 8.2% of white adults. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-big-ad-middle-asset'); }); “Many Hispanic adults face obstacles that extend far beyond the doctor’s office,” Contreras said. “Limited health insurance coverage, language differences, food insecurity, environmental exposures and concerns related to immigration status can make it more difficult to prevent disease, manage chronic conditions and receive timely treatment.”Contreras emphasized the cultural values and practices of Hispanic people also influence how they perceive their health and healthcare options.“Family plays a central role in many Hispanic communities and can be an extraordinary source of strength, support and resilience,” Contreras said. “At the same time, family members are often called upon to translate medical information, navigate health systems and help make healthcare decisions for loved ones. Those responsibilities can shape how health information is understood and acted upon.”An Action Plan for Improving Hispanic HealthThere are practical opportunities to achieve equitable cardiovascular health and reduce disparities through community engagement, culturally responsive care, inclusive research and policies that address the underlying drivers of health.“Reducing cardiovascular disease among Hispanic populations demands action at every level,” Contreras said, “from improving access to culturally responsive care and expanding research participation to addressing the social and environmental conditions that shape health.”By addressing both medical risk factors and the social conditions that shape health, experts believe there is an important opportunity to reduce disparities and help more people live longer, healthier lives. Learn more at Heart.org.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-big-ad-bottom-asset'); });

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Sep 21 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • malvern-online.com
Culturally Relevant Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Care Strategies

(Feature Impact) Driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors, cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States.Hispanic people represent nearly 1 in 5 of the U.S. population and are the nation’s largest ethnic minority group, yet many continue to face barriers to achieving heart health and accessing high-quality healthcare. A new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal, “Circulation,” revealed how social, economic, cultural and environmental factors contribute to persistent disparities in cardiovascular health, calling for culturally tailored prevention strategies, equitable access to care and greater representation of Hispanic populations in cardiovascular research.“Hispanic populations in the U.S. are incredibly diverse even within their own communities with differences in genetic ancestry, language, cultural traditions and social experiences that can significantly influence cardiovascular health,” said Johanna Contreras, M.D., M.Sc., FAHA, director of the Division of Heart Failure and medical director of the Hispanic Heart Center within the Mount Sinai Health System. “Yet Hispanic people remain underrepresented overall in the research that guides prevention and treatment strategies… Without better representation and more detailed data, we risk overlooking important differences that can help us improve care and save lives.”Hispanic Cardiovascular Health by the NumbersCardiovascular risk factors – obesity (nearly 46%), type 2 diabetes (15.5%) and high blood pressure (approximately 44%) – are prevalent among Hispanic adults and often emerge at younger ages and occur more frequently among Hispanic adults compared with white adults.According to the report, only about 1 in 5 Hispanic adults achieves ideal cardiovascular health as defined by the American Heart Association’s original Life’s Simple 7 metrics. Updated analyses using the Life’s Essential 8 framework demonstrated persistent disparities for heart and brain health, as well as suboptimal dietary quality, sleep patterns and levels of physical activity.Social and Economic Barriers MatterBiology alone does not explain cardiovascular health disparities. The environments where people live, work and age, along with social and economic challenges, impact heart health. In fact, approximately 17% of Hispanics live below the federal poverty threshold, compared with 8.2% of white adults.#placement_976606_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid976606 = window.pid976606 || rnd;var plc976606 = window.plc976606 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=976606;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid976606+';place='+(plc976606++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');“Many Hispanic adults face obstacles that extend far beyond the doctor’s office,” Contreras said. “Limited health insurance coverage, language differences, food insecurity, environmental exposures and concerns related to immigration status can make it more difficult to prevent disease, manage chronic conditions and receive timely treatment.”Contreras emphasized the cultural values and practices of Hispanic people also influence how they perceive their health and healthcare options.“Family plays a central role in many Hispanic communities and can be an extraordinary source of strength, support and resilience,” Contreras said. “At the same time, family members are often called upon to translate medical information, navigate health systems and help make healthcare decisions for loved ones. Those responsibilities can shape how health information is understood and acted upon.”An Action Plan for Improving Hispanic HealthThere are practical opportunities to achieve equitable cardiovascular health and reduce disparities through community engagement, culturally responsive care, inclusive research and policies that address the underlying drivers of health.“Reducing cardiovascular disease among Hispanic populations demands action at every level,” Contreras said, “from improving access to culturally responsive care and expanding research participation to addressing the social and environmental conditions that shape health.”By addressing both medical risk factors and the social conditions that shape health, experts believe there is an important opportunity to reduce disparities and help more people live longer, healthier lives. Learn more at Heart.org.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

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Nicholas Sparks Helped Vote a Serial-Killer Drama Into the 100 Best TV Shows of the Century; the...

Jeff Probst, June Squibb and Elisabeth Moss turned in ballots too.

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Sep 21 • 12:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • thenewstribune.com
Nicholas Sparks Helped Vote a Serial-Killer Drama Into the 100 Best TV Shows of the Century; the...

Jeff Probst, June Squibb and Elisabeth Moss turned in ballots too.

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Scientists want these 5 'maxxing' trends dead

The “-maxxing” trend promises that extreme optimization of your sleep, appearances, fitness, diet, or wellness routine will somehow unlock a better version of you. But when health advice becomes a competition to optimize every single thing, real science often gets lost. Our scientists break down the -maxxing trends they really want you to stop—and what the evidence actually says.

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Sep 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • acsh.org
What the weather can teach us about health

What if predicting your future health is more like forecasting the weather than we realize? New research suggests fundamental limits to how far ahead even perfect weather models can see. That idea raises a provocative question for precision medicine: Can more data and better models ever make an individual’s future truly predictable?

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Sep 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • acsh.org
New England Patriots Starter Suffers Major Injury in Week 2

The New England Patriots were able to shake off their rough Week 1 performance with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the team was able to look better this week, they have an injury to an important player on the offensive side of the ball. Let’s take a closer look at who […] The post New England Patriots Starter Suffers Major Injury in Week 2 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Sep 20 • 11:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why Brewers Pulled Jacob Misiorowski After Pitching 3 Innings

Jacob Misiorowski must’ve wanted to watch the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. Because after pitching three innings on Sunday Night Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, he was pulled from the game. For those not paying more attention, it certainly could cause alarm. The Brewers are just a week […] The post Why Brewers Pulled Jacob Misiorowski After Pitching 3 Innings appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 20 • 11:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
E-bikes: Unsafe or uncertain?

Most parents see benefits and risks of e-bikes for teens and pre-teens. Half of parents are unsure where e-bikes are supposed to be ridden. Parents strongly support helmet requirements, labeling of e-bike types, and better direction on where to ride. Only 1 in 10 parents support a ban on e-bikes.

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Sep 20 • 11:06 PM EDT • Health • mottpoll.org
Siri AI Settlement Website Now Live: Apple to Pay Some iPhone Owners

In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and the settlement website is now live. Apple will pay an estimated $25 per eligible iPhone to eligible customers, who can submit a claim via the settlement website between September 21 and December 21 of this year. The exact payment may be higher or lower than $25 depending on the total number of valid claims submitted and other factors, with the maximum amount set at $95.

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Sep 20 • 10:24 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Wake county, state leaders weigh in ahead of Atrium-WakeMed merger vote

The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some Commissioners tell WRAL they're still skeptical, while others say the deal will serve North Carolinians.

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Sep 20 • 9:25 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
The School Bus Driver Shortage Gave a 62-Year-Old With $260,000 Saved What His Nest Egg Couldn't: Health Insurance Until Medicare

For pre-Medicare retirees, the gap between 62 and 65 can quietly swallow a shocking portion of a nest egg before a single lifestyle expense hits. One overlooked job category is quietly solving that problem for thousands of early retirees.

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Sep 20 • 9:14 PM EDT • Health • 247wallst.com
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One mobile number, two phones: What is iPhone handoff and which carriers support it?

Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature for iOS 27 allows users to share phone numbers, messages, wallets and more between two iPhones seamlessly. Let's set it up.

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Sep 20 • 8:30 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Help Was Nearby: Athlete, 25, Survives Near-Fatal Aortic Tear

When Danny Cruz, 25, suffered a near-fatal tear in his aorta, he was lucky help was nearby—at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital East and at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, where Bradley Taylor, M.D., performed life-saving surgery.

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Sep 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • baptisthealth.net
Packers’ $13.8 Million Decision Looks Better After Jets Win

The Packers made a significant offseason commitment to a former first-round pick. His performance against the Jets made that decision look much better. The post Packers’ $13.8 Million Decision Looks Better After Jets Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 20 • 7:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roster Battles Few And Far Between For Sabres
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Sep 20 • 6:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Betts Gives Dodgers Leadoff Option Amid Ohtani Uncertainty

As Shohei Ohtani’s return date remains uncertain, Mookie Betts’ explosive surge at the plate provides Dave Roberts with a potent, flexible solution for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ postseason lineup.

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Sep 20 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Florida voters won’t see a debate between Jolly and Donalds

Is the debate dead in Florida?

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Sep 20 • 5:31 PM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Norwegian PM Signing Ceremony on Parliament Hill

A signing ceremony is held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa between Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Prime Minister Mark Carney. (no interpretation) (September 20, 2026)

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Sep 20 • 5:23 PM EDT • Politics • cpac.ca
Positives and negatives from USC’s 42-35 victory over Rutgers

What went well for the Trojans in their victory over Rutgers Saturday, and what could have been better?

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Sep 20 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update

Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.

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Sep 20 • 3:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • kansascity.com
Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update

Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.

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Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update

Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.

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Sep 20 • 3:49 PM EDT • Entertainment • heraldonline.com
GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic voters

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sunday said that President Donald Trump was “very receptive” to her warning that Hispanic voters feel “betrayed” by his immigration agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

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Sep 20 • 3:46 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
MSU football opens as slight underdog against Nebraska this week

Check out the opening betting line for the Spartans-Cornhuskers matchup this upcoming week

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Sep 20 • 3:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ferrari Staggers: Criticism Grows Against Vasseur

The Italian team is living in a climate of internal tension over the results and the versions about a broken relationship between the team principal and the CEO. The performance of the SF-26 and the gap to Mercedes fuel the discontent in Maranello.

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Sep 20 • 3:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chargers vs. Raiders live tracker: Score, highlights, analysis

Follow along with Chargers Wire for live updates, scoring plays and highlights from the Week 2 game between the Chargers and Raiders.

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Sep 20 • 3:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: What Arbeloa said

This is just the fourth time that Fulham have failed to win any of their opening five games in a top-flight campaign (with 1951-52, 2011-12 and 2020-21), while they have been relegated in two of the previous three (51-52 and 20-21). There were 26 shots in the first half of this match between Fulham (nine) and Manchester United (17), the most in the opening half of a Premier League game with no goals scored on record (since 2003-04).

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Sep 20 • 2:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How To Get The Highest-Quality Audio Out Of Apple CarPlay

The best way to get better audio from Apple CarPlay is to use it with a cable, which allows you to listen to lossless audio.

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Sep 20 • 2:15 PM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
Cap Times Idea Fest: Two stories of a seafaring heroine

Forward Theater’s Jennifer Uphoff Gray moderated a “love fest” between Tilar J. Mazzeo and Erica Berman, who both wrote about an extraordinary journey.

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Sep 20 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
Betting odds released for Nebraska vs. Michigan State Matchup

College Football can be odd. Nebraska handled the non-conference portion of their schedule, toppling the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 34-7 Saturday night. It was a game that could have been more lopsided, but Matt Rhule elected to have TJ Lateef and even Danny Kaelin see some action. Nebraska scored in every quarter, and only allowed […]

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Sep 20 • 1:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace: What Sage said

Maybe we deserved better but I remember that our goalkeeper made a big save, that's why in football when you have the opportunities you have to score. Among ever present sides in the Premier League across the calendar year of 2026, only Tottenham (18) have picked up fewer points than Crystal Palace (23). Palace's Anan Khalaili has made the most tackles of any player in the Premier League this season (21), while he won possession more times than anyone else in today's match against Leeds (11).

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Sep 20 • 1:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)

Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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If you are subscribed to other email lists of mine, please note that unsubscribing from this one will not automatically remove you from the others. If you wish to be removed from all my lists, simply reply to this email to let me know. A quintet of Lib Dem polling analyses, and 9 other polling insights you shouldn’t miss The following ten findings from the most recent polls and analyses are only for subscribers who pay for the full edition, but you can sign up for a free trial to read them straight away. Ahead of the start of Liberal Democrat conference, we have a trio of organisations and a pair of professors with pieces out about Ed Davey’s party:

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A Girlhood Museum: Look into ‘Warm, Cozy and Whimsy’ Bedroom

A giant beanbag chair sits in the corner of Emily Arjune’s bedroom, positioned just at the perfect angle to face her television. Nearby, a furry red Spider-Man lamp casts a warm glow over a collection of artwork, greenery, completed puzzles and knickknacks. The room is more than a place to sleep between classes at the …

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Political Beat Preview: House District 98

Incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich is seeking re-election and facing a challenge from former Republican representative John Rhodes in North Carolina’s 98th House district that covers the northern part of Mecklenburg County.

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Sep 20 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • wsoctv.com
Storytelling Bootcamp: Shop Owner Fulfills Dream with Downtown Business

Whether it’s in an ice cream shop or a clothing store, Beth Kornick has always loved the retail industry.

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Sep 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • dailyinterlake.com
Two Reasons Why Spurs Will Be Even Better Next Season

The San Antonio Spurs cemented themselves as the best team in the Western Conference last season, and experts around the league think they're just getting started.

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Sep 20 • 11:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Analysis: Farke's side defensively strong again

Leeds came into this match on the back of their best performance of the season so far as they overpowered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday, but for large parts of the match at Elland Road, Crystal Palace were the better side. Leeds go into the three-week international break having conceded just three goals, which, level with Everton, is the joint fewest in the top flight. Daniel Farke will be delighted with how his side have performed so far this season, but will also feel they could have taken all three points if his main striker had converted a glorious chance.

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Sep 20 • 11:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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🚨 Fulham-Manchester United XIs: Gonzalo starts; Andrey Santos benched

Fulham and Manchester United face off in the Premier League in a blockbuster clash between Arbeloa and Carrick. Here is how both teams line up for the match...FULHAM XIMANCHESTER UNITED XIThis article...

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Sep 20 • 10:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bernie Sanders is right about the four-day workweek – but wrong about how to get there

The senator proposed a federal overtime rule mandate, but incentives can better spur employers to reshape the workweek

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Sep 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns

Research tracking pregnant Chinese women over a two year period shows link between critical mineral exposure and low baby birth weights.

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Sep 20 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns

Research tracking pregnant Chinese women over a two year period shows link between critical mineral exposure and low baby birth weights.

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What happened to the ‘Eight Is Enough’ cast? See the stars nearly 50 years later

Nearly 50 years after ‘Eight Is Enough’ premiered, see what became of Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Dianne Kay, Willie Aames, and the rest of the Bradford clan.

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Sep 20 • 9:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com