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The Return of Fred VanVleet Will Unlock the Rockets' Offense
The Houston Rockets will be welcoming back their starting point guard. How will he improve the teams offense?
The 25 best scary movies for streaming and screaming
It’s okay to leave the lights on. ‘Carnival of Souls,’ ‘Night of the Living Dead,’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ may be decades old, but they still deliver the scares. See EW’s picks for the best scary movies streaming now.
Jackson County Health Department hosts walk-in clinics for flu season
The Jackson County Health Department will host walk-in clinics across Murphysboro and Carbondale to help make flu and COVID-19 vaccines more accessible.
Microsoft Science President Peter Lee to Step Down
Microsoft veteran Peter Lee, who for years led the company’s internal research unit, will leave the company, he announced Wednesday. Lee is the latest in a string of senior executive departures from Microsoft announced this year. So far this year, Office and Windows boss Rajesh Jha, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer, chief communications officer Frank Shaw and security chief Charlie Bell have announced
Magic's Sweeney Speaks Highly of Roster, Talks Significance of Leadership
Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney had a lot of nice things to say about his players during media day while also underlining the importance of leadership.
Looking at the Ugly Side of the Paramount-Skydance Merger...And How I’d Fix It
A Message from Our Sponsor Certified Fresh with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, FX’s Adults is an ensemble comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York leaning on each other to navigate love, work, friendship and family. Don’t sleep on “The Sitcom of the Moment” - Awards Buzz All Episodes now streaming on Hulu on Disney+. Watch The Teaser Trailer... (Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industr(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Before we dive in, I wanted to congratulate Broadcast Now for being the first to report that Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has been cancelled. (I saw this in a write-up by Kasey Moore of Whats-On-Netflix.) More importantly, I wanted to note that, as of yesterday, none of the other trades had reported the news yet. I have half a guess that eventually one of them will report this. Anyways, it’s time to take a break from my deluge of streaming ratings reports to continue my analysis of the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery (PSWbD) saga. As I noted last week, a lot of times when folks use the (sometimes cliched) “the good, the bad and the ugly” framing for an article, “the ugly” section is just more bad. Or very, very bad. In this case, yeah, I do think it’s ugly. In more than one way. Unfortunately, we’re only going to have time to tackle one of those ways today: the ugly pile of debt to finance this deal. (In a future article, I may cover the entire process for how it went down, which was very, very ugly.) Last issue, I explained why I liked this deal in a vacuum. Unfortunately, “vacuums” don’t exist outside of space. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - The Ugliness of the Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger More than one person sent me a note speculating that the big problem with Paramount Skydance buying Warner Bros. Discovery is the “Warner Bros.” portion of the deal. In fact, that’s a take I read a lot about Warner Bros., ever since they caught Netflix’s, and then Paramount-Skydance’s, eye. In short, multiple companies (Time, AOL, AT&T, Discovery) have bought and then regretted buying Warner Bros. Since it’s nearing Halloween, you could almost say it’s like the folks think WB is cursed! It’s a haunted studio—like the town of Derry in movie studio form—and whoever takes possession of it will fall into misery! Yet...I just don’t like that story, because it doesn’t explain the “why” behind why those deals fell through. Especially when Warner Bros. has continued to succeed as a TV and film studio in the intervening two decades. Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter? Game of Thrones? Everything HBO? Considering it never fully owned a broadcast TV channel, this media company has done pretty well. So what went wrong? Well, in recent years, companies bought Warner Bros. instead of the other, smarter option. Explaining POCD (And Applying It to Mergers & Acquisitions) As I explained last issue, one of my favorite frameworks is the POCD tool for evaluating venture capital investments: People Opportunity Context Deal The bar to invest as a VC is high. (Or I might say “was” since cheap interest rates made life easier last decade.) You review a thousand prospectuses, get pitched by a hundred, and invest in the ten best, with the hopes that one of those ten would pay for the rest. That means every element of a deal needed to pay off: you needed the right people running the companies, who could capitalize on the right opportunity, in the context of an industry that was ripe for disruption. If you could then not overpay, you could make some money in a smart deal. The analogy isn’t perfect here, but close enough. For a merger or acquisition to work, you need the combined company (which is the opportunity) to make more than the price you need to pay (which is the deal). Note: the people and context still matter, but with M&A, it’s a little more straightforward: does the opportunity exceed the cost? And usually with Warner Bros., it hasn’t. If you want to find out the single biggest mistake made by the Warner Bros. suitors over the last few years (and my simple fix) become a paid subscriber. I’ll also touch on who I think Paramount-Skydance could (shockingly) consider buying next, TBD, and more. Sign up here.
Threads Dance Project marks 15 years with 'Love Evolving'
Threads Dance Project is marking its 15th anniversary this fall with Love Evolving, a retrospective celebrating the Minneapolis dance company's history while introducing new work shaped by stories from the
Donate blood, get free health screenings: Blood Assurance, Goodlabs expands testing program across Tennessee
Blood Assurance and Goodlabs have expanded their program that allows people to donate blood while also getting vital health information.
Cedar Crossing Casino unveils new space exhibit, announces entertainment lineup
Cedar Crossing Casino unveiled their entertainment lineup on Wednesday, including the announcement of a new space exhibit called Astronaut.
High School sports participation stalls across the Carolinas
At least three high school teams in North Carolina recent months have been forced to cancel seasons due to low turnout.
Prosecutors now reviewing case involving two Mobile businesses
FOX10 Investigates has learned the Mobile Police Department has handed over the All Weather Roofing & Construction/ Window Depot USA of Mobile case to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office.
Cedar Crossing Casino announces space exhibit, expanded entertainment lineup
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center announced Wednesday that its Compass Center will open with an interactive space exploration exhibit.
Trump Plays Defense in Midterm Tour Across Republican Strongholds
Some deep-red areas are in need of a jolt.
Knicks Make Two Early Cuts to Training Camp Roster
The Knicks are wasting no time, reshaping their training camp roster just a day after it began.
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-associated death as outbreak continues
Cases in the state, home to the country’s largest ongoing measles outbreak, have climbed to 943 across 39 counties.
Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward
A federal judge in Oakland has approved a settlement that allows Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison to finalize his $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison is aiming
Help Overlap Zoo Reveal Cosmic Dust
Galaxies, vast collections of billions of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, are scattered across the immensity of space. But every so often, a
Newsom signs anti-monopoly bill after bruising legislative battle
California’s new antitrust law will let prosecutors sue businesses for anticompetitive conduct, but not individuals
HATEWATCHING POTENTIAL GUARDIANS OPPONENTS: Astros vs. White Sox, game 2
Let's go, Astros... for today
Employers increasingly tie digital health payments to outcomes, PHTI survey finds
Performance-based contracting is becoming the norm for digital health solutions, with the majority of employers and health plans tying vendor payments to clinical and financial outcomes, according | The report drew insights from 321 digital health professionals responsible for purchasing across health plans, employers and health systems.
Making it easier to visit West Seattle Junction & Upper Queen Anne business districts with paid on-street parking, load zones, safer crossings, and more
Making it easier to visit West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne business districts with paid on-street parking, load zones, and more.
Micron Technology Tops Lofty Fiscal Q4 Goals, Guides Above Views
Micron Technology beat Wall Street's sky-high targets for its fiscal fourth quarter and with its outlook. Micron stock rose.
Phil Keaggy talks Jesus Music roots, Guns N’ Roses riff, 'Reagan' director's cut: ‘Our main mission’ was the Gospel
Legendary Christian guitarist Phil Keaggy reflects on hearing his guitar in Reagan, his roots in the Jesus Music movement and why sharing the Gospel remains at the heart of his music more than 50
Study connects food insecurity to mental health in young mothers
A new review of research from across sub-Saharan Africa found that inadequate access to food is linked to depression, suicide attempts, HIV vulnerabilities, and poorer sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent mothers.
Catalina Island business owner pays $1.5M in wage theft case
A Catalina Island business owner has paid $1.5 million in restitution to dozens of workers who prosecutors say were underpaid for years while working at her hotels and restaurants. Yueh Mei Tucey, …
Sandhills Community College Small Business Center expands to Moore and Hoke Counties
Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. Photo provided by: SCCSandhills Community College (SCC) is launching a redesigned Small Business Center model that expands no-cost entrepreneurial support across Moore and Hoke Counties. Rooted in the College’s commitment to strengthening small businesses and entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth, the enhanced model is led by recently appointed Small Business Center Director, Laura Kinsman. The model also includes two new Senior Business Advisors who will provide trusted expertise, stronger community connections, and individualized guidance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.Kinsman brings a unique perspective to the director’s role as both a local business owner, operating in downtown Southern Pines, and a former Moore County educator. “Her combination of education, business ownership, leadership, and community involvement make her a great fit for the Small Business Center and the work we are continuing to build across Moore and Hoke counties,” said Taylor L. McCaskill, senior director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships in a press release.Kinsman is an active member of the Southern Pines Business Association and has been connected to the Sandhills Small Business Center since the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. She looks forward to building on that experience by strengthening the Center’s partnerships and expanding its connections throughout the community.She will lead the Center's efforts to support entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Moore and Hoke County and be the connector to the North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network operations. The Center offers no-cost, confidential one-on-one counseling, practical workshops, and connections to the resources and partners that help local businesses start, grow, and create jobs.A key part of this new approach, only offered at SCC, is a network of Senior Business Advisors, experienced professionals who will provide individualized guidance in areas such as business planning, finance, marketing, operations, growth strategy, and problem-solving. These advisors will serve as trusted partners to entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them turn ideas into action, overcome barriers, strengthen existing businesses, and pursue new opportunities. This one-on-one counseling is available at no cost, ensuring that high-quality business support is accessible to entrepreneurs at every stage.Senior Business Advisor for Hoke County, Kenna Parks. Photo provided by: SCCKenna Parks has been named the senior business advisor for Hoke County. She is a business professional, entrepreneur, and educator who brings a unique combination of academic training and real-world business experience. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2017 and has built her career around entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, and helping others turn ideas into sustainable opportunities.Senior Business Advisor for Moore County, Katrin Henderson. Photo provided by: SCCAs a military spouse, she has successfully launched and operated businesses across five states, giving her firsthand experience in adapting to diverse markets, building new customer bases and understanding the importance of global reach in today’s business environment. Over the last decade, her areas of focus include business planning, marketing strategy, branding, customer development, financial preparedness, operational planning and connecting entrepreneurs with educational programs and community resources.Parks brings an especially valuable perspective to business advising because she is an entrepreneur herself. She is the owner of Glamo Society Bridal & Formal Wear in Raeford, N.C., giving her firsthand experience with the realities of launching, operating, marketing and growing a small business. She understands that entrepreneurship extends far beyond developing a great idea; it requires strategy, financial awareness, adaptability, strong customer relationships, and consistent execution.Katrin Henderson will serve as the senior business advisor for Moore County. Thriving in hospitality and retail, Henderson has enjoyed positions in Food & Beverage Management and Retail Management in various fine dining and retail establishments in the area, before opening her own children's shop in 2015, in the Village of Pinehurst. She is a native of Moore County.Quickly immersing herself in this new world of small business ownership, Henderson joined various boards and committees, including President Elect of Pinehurst Business Partners and Event Chair for the Holly Arts & Crafts Festival. She also partnered with local organizations such as Moore County Economic Development and Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills Community College Small Business Center in events and educational opportunities. In 2026, Henderson sold her shop and now offers full-time support to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs through freelance consulting mentorship and the SCC Small Business Center program.The Small Business Center team is passionate about making business resources more accessible, and ensuring entrepreneurs know they do not have to navigate business ownership alone. Through their work with SCC, they are committed to building meaningful relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners while helping entrepreneurs move from idea to strategy, strategy to action, and action to sustainable growth.“Sandhills Community College believes deeply in the power of small business and entrepreneurship because strong local businesses create jobs, spark innovation, generate investment, and strengthen the communities we serve,” said McCaskill in press release. “Through this new Small Business Center model, Sandhills is building a stronger ecosystem where entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and thrive, while helping drive long-term economic vitality throughout our region.”To learn more about the Center's services or to schedule a consultation, please contact Kinsman directly at kinsmanl@sandhills.edu or 910-695-3938.
46 businesses accused of selling illegal THC products in Montgomery County
More than 40 businesses across Montgomery County have been charged in connection with the sale of illegal THC products, according to prosecutors.
Microsoft Pushes AI Deeper Into Scientific Discovery With Quine
AI can already help scientists make sense of large amounts of data. Microsoft Research is now testing whether it can play a bigger role in deciding what scientists should investigate next. Its new experimental system, Quine, brings together biological data, computational models and research tools to make predictions that researchers can put to the test […]
513Relief Bus to officer cancer prevention and education resources in October
In October, the 513Relief Bus will travel across Hamilton County to provide cancer education and prevention resources.
The Daily Roundup: Montana EMS Agencies Receive First Funds from Federal Health Program
The results are in: this year’s Great Fish Community Challenge was a record-breaking one, with 4,000 donors accounting for a total of $8.6 million going to nonprofits across the Flathead Valley.
PA State Police Recognizes Forensic Professionals During National Forensic Science Week
Harrisburg, PA – National Forensic Science Week is held every year during the third full week of September. The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recognized the scientists, forensic examiners, technicians, and support professionals whose expertise strengthens criminal investigations and supports the pursuit of justice across the Commonwealth. The PSP Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) operates six
NASA, International Partners Advance Work on Space Crops
NASA, CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and the German Aerospace Center signed a joint statement of intent to begin coordinated, preparatory work toward an Earth-based demonstrator to learn how to grow crops on the Moon.
Jobless rates decline in most Arkansas metros in August
August jobless rates were lower in six of the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas compared with August 2025, with Northwest Arkansas having the lowest rate at 2.9%....
Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously
ALBATROSS plays fast and loose with nature’s rules.
Blazers Shake Up Roster During Camp
The Blazers added depth by signing high-energy wing Jaylen Martin to an Exhibit 10 deal, eyeing a potential G League spark as they refine their preseason rotation.
After Four Games, Where Does Tulane Rank Statistically?
The Green Wave has struggled in all facets to start the year. How does this compare to other teams across the college football landscape?
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists "Xbox is not for sale"
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has pushed back on speculation that Microsoft could spin off its games division, telling the New Y…
Detroit Lions Sign Wide Receiver, Linebacker Prior to Panthers Game
The Detroit Lions promoted LB Amen Ogbongbemiga to the active roster and brought WR Lawrence Keys III back on the practice squad.
Chris Koza album release concert Oct. 24
Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to celebrate the release of Chris Koza’s latest album, “Millsmoke on the Skyline,” with a concert at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 p.m. on October 24. Chris Koza is a composer and performer based in Denver and Minneapolis. In his writing, Koza both honors and builds on the vast genre of Americana music. For every song that sounds like it could be strummed from a boxcar clacking slowly across a grassy midwestern plain, there’s a tune sailing from a city rooftop, echoing across a valley of streets and traffic, or a melody twisting and shimmering like a dim frequency deep into the starry night.Both as a solo artist and with his band Rogue Valley, Koza has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Gordon Lightfoot, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson, and many more. His music regularly appears on ABC’s “General Hospital,” “60 Minutes,” and “Good Morning America.” Koza’s song, “Be Wild,” was also featured in a state of Minnesota tourism campaign.#placement_932485_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid932485 = window.pid932485 || rnd;var plc932485 = window.plc932485 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=932485;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid932485+';place='+(plc932485++)+';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('');Koza’s latest offering, “Millsmoke on the Skyline,” grants the newfound outsider perspective of the rich life and golden fleeting days throughout the rural Midwest. Weaving melody and lyrics into vignettes and narratives set in places where love is powerful, dreams are vast, and life is beautiful.The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6 p.m. on the day of the concert. Tickets will be sold in person at the door or can be purchased online at lanesboroarts.org. Seating at the St. Mane theatre is first come, first served. Tickets are on sale now for $25 for general admission or $22 for Lanesboro Arts members.The 2026 performing arts season at Lanesboro Arts is made possible by our season sponsor, Poet Refinery, as well as our concert level sponsors, High Court Pub, Krage Insurance Agency & Preble Farmers Mutual, Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts, E2 Boutique/Amish Experience, and The Cottage House Inn, and community sponsors, VIS Plumbing, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA, Clara’s Eatery, IGA, Niagara Cave, and Huntington Electric. This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. #placement_932489_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid932489 = window.pid932489 || rnd;var plc932489 = window.plc932489 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=932489;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid932489+';place='+(plc932489++)+';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('');
RAYE, Sombr, Troye Sivan, Conan Gray & More Musicians Named to 2026 TIME100 Next
The annual list spotlights 100 emerging leaders making their mark across entertainment, sports, business, science, politics & other fields.
Beyond Horizon: Science and competitiveness brief
As Brussels debates how to extract more economic value out of its investments in science and technology, this news tracker brings together the latest developments in EU and national R&I policies, as well as updates on how the worlds of research and industry are working together for a more prosperous Europe.If you have any tips, please email them at news@sciencebusiness.net.You can read the full archive of this blog here.
Best Entertainment Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist
Warner Bros. Discovery, Walt Disney, Roblox, Verizon Communications, and Spotify Technology are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of publicly traded companies involved in producing, distributing, or deliverin
Eduardo Valencia’s 2027 Rookie Status Is Not a Lock
Eduardo Valencia hit .341 in 42 games, but 47 roster days may cost him 2027 rookie status. #Tigers
Prose Makes Skin Science Deeply Personal with New Custom Eye Care and a Next-Generation Custom Serum
/PRNewswire/ -- Prose, the global leader in personalization, today unveiled its new made-to-order skincare routine, introducing an upgraded Custom Serum, new...
Farm SOS partners with Illinois FFA to promote mental health resources
The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says a partnership with the Illinois FFA Association is helping spread the message of farmer mental health. Rachel Brown says the organization has once again awarded grants to chapters across the state aimed at promoting mental health in agriculture. “We call them Bend […]
‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking a ‘long-term view’ of Microsoft’s gaming division.
American bought a French chateau; built a successful business
At midlife, I moved out of the US, bought a chateau in France, renovated it, and built a successful business abroad. The pros beat the cons.
Sportico’s Invest London Unveils Agenda With Global Sports Leaders
Sportico is bringing the sports business industry’s premier event series to London next week. Taking place Oct. 6 at Fulham Pier, Invest London will convene leaders across sports, finance, media and technology to explore where the industry’s next wave of growth will come from. Today, Sportico unveils an agenda spanning global football ownership, basketball’s European …
Sportico Unveils Invest London Speaker Agenda
Invest London will convene leaders across sports, finance, media and technology to explore where the industry’s next wave of growth will come from.
Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits
Microsoft Jewel is the fifth mobile game from Microsoft Casual Games – the team’s first new mobile launch in seven years – with XBOX Achievements and progress that syncs across mobile and PC.
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports.
Asha Sharma Says 'Xbox Is Not For Sale' Amid Concerns Microsoft's Gaming Business Is Being Streamlined For A Spin-Off
Xbox is already looking very different than it did a year ago
Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded a Virginia Tech–led research project to better understand and predict women’s health outcomes by investigating how hormones shape the structure and function of vaginal tissue across the lifespan. The award for up to $9.26 million is part of a growing initiative by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health.
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Update Leads CBT’s Top Stories in September
Former federal prosecutor and CBT contributor Julie A. Werner-Simon breaks down where we are months after the U.S. Attorney General’s April order.
'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has offered new Xbox CEO some words of advice as she resets Microsoft’s gaming business: “pick a lane.”
Hairdressing Is an Art; Let’s Remember It’s Also a Business
Across the country, hair salons are seeing demand for their services grow. And while beauty professionals may have amazing skills as far as their craft, what almost none of them have been taug | L.A. hairstylist, salon owner, and educator Paula Peralta argues that while technical skills may launch a career, business education is what helps stylists build their futures.
Opinion | Blackwell: Missouri Must Address the Mental Health Crisis in County Jails
Every day, sheriffs, detention officers, nurses, and other jail staff across Missouri care for people whose serious mental illness requires treatment that a county jail was never designed to provide.
Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained
Microsoft just emailed users of older Samsung TVs that the Xbox Cloud Gaming app is going to be killed off soon, but didn't really explain why.
The United Center Experience: Bulls Theme Nights Fans Should Know
The Chicago Bulls’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is packed with theme nights, bobblehead giveaways, and special heritage events at the United Center. From celebrating different cultures across Chicago to honoring franchise legends, the Bulls are giving fans plenty of reasons to circle certain games on the calendar this season.
MLB Playoff Openers Kick Off With Mixed Attendance
The Braves and Astros failed to sell out their playoff openers.
UCLA Researchers to Lead NIH-Funded Center to Advance Science of Interoceptive Neuroscience
UCLA Health researchers were awarded a $3.5 million federal grant to establish a national, multisite research center to study interoceptive neuroscience – the study of how the nervous system senses, interprets and integrates signals from within the body to maintain equilibrium.
Convention Centers: Big Box To Big Business
Convention centers across the country are evolving from the outskirts of town to vibrant entertainment and meeting destinations that drive business, tourism
Microsoft Fabric is where AI agents learn how the business works
Microsoft is turning Fabric into the context layer for AI agents, feeding Power BI semantic models into Copilot by default and adding ontologies with rules.
Ray Romano, Rory Rosegarten to be inducted into LIMEHOF
Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as the first non-musicians honored. The induction recognizes their contributions to entertainment, notably through the sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' which has strong Long Island ties and a popular exhibit running at LIMEHOF.
NPF Names 32 Journalists for October 2026 Local Business Journalism Fellowship
The National Press Foundation has selected 32 journalists from across the country to participate in the October 2026 Local Business Journalism Fellowship in Chicago, Illiniois.
Chicago Fire FC Sets a New Standard for Luxury Sports Hospitality at McDonald's Park
The city’s MLS Club unveils exclusive spaces and unprecedented VIP access as part of Chicago’s next-generation stadium experience CHICAGO (Sept. 30, 2026) — Chicago Fire FC today revealed its new luxury hospitality offerings for McDonald's Park, featuring only 600 seats across exclusive areas with unprecedented behind-the-scenes stadium access, designed to
Syracuse men’s soccer:Orange in the pros update
A lot of moves lead former Orange to be scattered across the continent or abroad.
Tamara Jordan, D.O., MPH, Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Sleep Medicine Physician
September 11, 2026 – Sleep medicine physician Tamara Jordan, D.O., MPH has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Her clinical interests include sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and sleep-related movement disorders. She evaluates and treats sleep disorders that can affect a patient’s overall health, daytime function and quality of life. Dr. Jordan earned her medical degree from […]
Brian Grose, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician
September 11, 2026 – Board-certified family medicine physician Brian Grose, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. He provides comprehensive primary and preventive care, with clinical interests that include chronic disease management, health optimization and screening for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. He is particularly interested in helping patients better understand their […]
Sarah Medley, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician
September 10, 2026 – Board-certified family medicine physician Sarah Medley, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Medley provides comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan, with particular experience caring for adults and older adults. Her clinical interests include women’s health, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, healthy aging and comprehensive outpatient primary care. […]
GBTA Report Shows Major Financial Impact of Business Travel on Destinations
Research shows $178 billion in spending across 25 cities globally
Junney Baeza Dager, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Nonsurgical Spine Care Physician
August 31, 2026 – Junney Baeza Dager, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care as a nonsurgical spine care physician. Board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with specialized expertise in spinal cord injury medicine, Dr. Baeza Dager focuses on helping people with neurological conditions improve their function, […]
Nathan J. Nordmann, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as Director of Spinal Oncology and Co-Director of Spinal Radiosurgery
August 27, 2026 – Fellowship-trained neurosurgeon Nathan J. Nordmann, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience as director of spinal oncology and co-director of spinal radiosurgery. He specializes in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain and spine, with advanced expertise in primary and metastatic spinal tumors, complex spinal pathology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. […]
Harel Deutsch, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as Director of Spine Surgery
August 24, 2026 – Fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon Harel Deutsch, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as director of spine surgery. An internationally recognized leader in spinal surgery, Dr. Deutsch specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery and the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome. He brings nearly three decades of experience […]
FSU's political registered student organizations: Where they stand
Living in the heart of the Florida capital, students at FSU have engaged in politics through organizations across the political spectrum.
Port Townsend kinetic sculpture race emphasizes art, absurdity
In The Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Sculpture Race, human-powered handmade sculptures attempt to cross pavement, water, sand and mud on an 8-mile course.
Exclusive: Africa aid cuts provide health ‘opportunity’
Governments across the continent relied heavily on USAID, Washington’s development agency, to fund health programs before it was shuttered last year.
NOAA report highlights how research drives innovation and real-world impact
NOAA’s newly released Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Annual Transition Report showcases how research and development across NOAA shifted to operational uses that benefit Americans in FY25.
ROSES-25: D.9 HWO-ICA: Correction Regarding Collaborators
The ROSES-25 program element D. 9 Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) Instrument Concept Assessments (HWO-ICA) solicits proposals to support maturation of the HWO mission concept.
U.S. officials, business leaders urge Europe to cure ‘Eurosclerosis’
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has told CNBC that a strong Europe is in America’s interest, warning of the threat of long-term stagflation, or “Eurosclerosis.” Hassett’s remarks come as JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon urges the U.S. and Europe to strike a “big, beautiful economic and free-trade agreement.”
World Team Tennis Names Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment Founder Laura Correnti Strategic Advisor
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Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. RALPH BALSON. 1890—1964. Oil and enamel, signed. Source: Gavekal This going to hurt - the two 7s in the US: diesel and mortgage rates Source: Gavekal In the US housing market, costs are soaring and the role of corporate, private equity-backed buyers is high on the mid-term election agenda. HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $60. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe It is striking how, since 2020, big banks have dropped out of the political spotlight in the US. For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Rates of the lung disease pneumoconiosis among working US coal miners have risen to levels not seen in nearly 40 years Source: Bloomberg Chinese Clean Technology Exports For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Ralph Balson (1939) Portrait of Grace Crowley Cole, G. O. & Haseman, S. M., (2023) “‘The Substance of Paint’: Class and Materiality in the Work of Ralph Balson”, Open Library of Humanities 9(2). Ralph Balson (1890–1964) was an English plumber and house painter who emigrated to Australia in 1913 and subsequently became a key member of Sydney’s artistic avant-garde. He is credited with having the first solo exhibition of purely abstract painting in Australia in 1941. Despite his role in developing Australian non-objective painting, Balson remained principally a house painter, working on his art practice at weekends. In 1955 he retired on a state pension and became a full-time artist. Balson’s artistic education and methods were critically shaped by his working-class background. He did not travel abroad until 1960 and was an avid auto-didact. His materials, palette, techniques and compositional strategies were likewise informed by his trade. Balson’s profession as a painter-decorator made him conspicuous within the predominantly middle-class Sydney art scene, though his painting partner Grace Crowley considered it an advantage in their pursuit of constructive painting. This paper explores the impact of Balson’s trade on his trajectory towards pure abstraction. While his art was at odds with the predominantly figurative mode of class-conscious art in Australian Modernism, we argue that it is embedded in the experience of class through its creative adaptation of labour into aesthetics. Source: OLH Svetlana Alexievich, The Art of Oral History No. 1 Paris Review Issue 257, Fall 2026 Interviewed by Elena Kostyuchenko INTERVIEWER How were you able to go to Chernobyl? Did you need special papers? ALEXIEVICH It was a time of chaos. They let me right into the zone. … More than anything, there was confusion. Adamovich [Ales Adamovich, the Soviet Belarusian writer], I remember, persuaded Gorbachev to send in the scientists, who showed up without even bringing their shaving kits. They were told that there had been an explosion at a nuclear power plant, but for some reason they thought that they’d be there for only a day or two. The first time I went was several months later, and people kept telling me about things they didn’t understand—how the fishermen couldn’t find worms, because they’d burrowed deep into the earth, how the milk wouldn’t curdle at the cheese factories. The honeybees wouldn’t come out of their hives. The evacuations started, I think, in the first month. The old women hid, they wouldn’t leave. I mentioned radiation to one of them and she said, “I’ve seen that radiation, all right! It’s yellow with green in it. I saw puddles of it in my garden, and I told the other women, and we ran and looked, and she had it in her garden, and the other one, too!” God, it was wild, the way the mind made sense of it. There was a story going around about Gorbachev telling the scientists to show him the radiation. “We can’t, it’s invisible.” “But I want to see it!” I also ran into the soldiers who’d been flown in on helicopters from Afghanistan. I asked them, “What are you doing here with your machine guns?” They said, “We’re collecting the radiation, that’s what.” So you had some of them running around with their guns, others out in the village washing off firewood or burying soil in the soil. These were the kinds of things that exploded our worldview. They made you realize that culture was just a chest filled with old manuscripts. There were no books in there that could help me. Our philosophers turned out to be useless when faced with the unprecedented. Derrida, Baudrillard—philosophy fell silent. What was happening? How would we live with it? That’s when I decided it simply needed to be witnessed. Which is what I did. INTERVIEWER I wanted to ask about how you talk to people. … ALEXIEVICH Yes, we sit and we talk—about what interests me and about life in general. About love, about everything in the world. That way, what comes out is three-dimensional. If you cut straight to the part you need, which is what journalists do, it won’t be interesting, and it won’t be the truth, either. Not the whole truth. INTERVIEWER Do people always open up when you ask questions, or can questions get in the way? ALEXIEVICH You have to ask questions, of course. Your job is to scour away the banality and return people to their true selves, to make them face what they rarely tap into. With every new person, you have to find a new way to do it. When you ask an interesting question or you share what happened to you, you help people really think about what they’re saying and not just repeat whatever they’ve picked up from the newspaper. But not everybody is capable of it, not everyone wants to put themselves through that. Either the chemistry starts to kick in or it doesn’t. A person might be wonderful, but you can tell that the conversation just isn’t going to happen. You can try to push it, but it will be a product of your own intellect, rather than of that mysterious connection. Life doesn’t come from the mind. Some people I can call two years after our last conversation, and they’ll say, “Oh, Svetochka! I think of you all the time,” and we’ll start talking again. With others, that won’t happen. That doesn’t mean they’re not extraordinary people, just that you can’t connect with them. They might have some insight, but you don’t have the right antenna to pick up their signal. Source: The Paris Review Colorized Franco-Prussian war … the ruins of Strasbourg with a French photographer and his mobile dark room. Ralph Balson (1961) Matter Painting If you’ve scrolled this far, you know you want to click: Subscribe
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When “DEI” research is cut, what happens to community health?
“I’m just going to run to the grocery store!” How many times have we said this without thinking about it? For most of us, it's usually an easy walk or a short drive to get the cheese we forgot. In reality, though, 13% of the U.S. population (about 39 million people) live in “food deserts,” which means living more than a mile from a grocery store in urban areas and more than 10 miles in rural areas. This was the case for people in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where a quick run to buy food wasn’t an option. In the 1930s, federal maps marked the Hill as "hazardous" for lending, a practice known as redlining that steered investment away from Black neighborhoods. Decades of disinvestment followed, and residents went about 30 years without a nearby grocery store. This made it hard to keep healthy eating habits and contributed to chronic disease. When a grocery store finally opened in the area in 2013, researchers saw the opportunity and launched the PHRESH study, which initially compared the health of participants from the Hill district to those in the Homewood district. Over time, the study expanded to other factors such as brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Residents like Roderick Blair overcame initial hesitation to share their health data, trusting it would benefit their neighborhood. Then, in August 2026, the NIH abruptly canceled the study’s grant, citing that it was “subjective” and fell outside their scientific scope—an effect of the administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research like PHRESH can help determine what changes in a neighborhood actually improve health, so cutting it has left that question unanswered. Other canceled studies have examined health issues like maternal health, preterm birth rates, or sickle cell disease. Courts have reversed some of these grant cancellations, but not all of them. If we really want America to be healthier, research into why some communities get sicker than others is absolutely critical. The law that created the federal minority health research institute passed with bipartisan support in 2000. But these days, as evidenced by grant cancellations, the political shift in attitudes toward DEI means we often lose access to the health information we need to help all communities thrive. DEI vs. health equity vs. equality and the overlap (or lack thereof) The letters “DEI” evoke very different reactions depending on who you are in the U.S. DEI programs can address gender, disability, age, and other factors, but the fiercest debate centers on race. For some people, hearing DEI brings to mind policies that may have cost them a job or a college seat because they are white. Others see DEI as a matter of justice: a way to expand representation and opportunity for groups that have been historically marginalized. Both perspectives are rooted in lived experience, and both center on the same question: whether hiring and admissions practices are fair. Hiring and admission practices, though related, are not the same as health equity. Health equity is “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” It’s the recognition that some groups of people consistently experience worse health outcomes than others. For instance, black mothers die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white mothers, and rural Americans are more likely to die from issues such as heart disease and cancer. Equity is also often conflated with “equality,” which leads to misunderstanding of how to actually best support communities. Equality ignores the fact that we aren’t all starting life with the same resources or circumstances, whereas equity is about helping people get what they specifically need based on their situation so they have the chance to achieve the same outcome as anyone else. For example, if every household in Pittsburgh got a $30 grocery gift card, that would be equal. But during the decades the Hill District went without a grocery store, that card wouldn’t have helped much. Equity means making sure everyone can actually access a store in the first place. DEI policies can overlap with health equity in many ways. For example, they may help expand access to quality education and stable, well-paying jobs, which in turn can provide health insurance, safer housing, and improved finances—all of which can reduce health disparities. But to make that happen, we first need data to identify disparities in communities and to develop solutions that effectively address them. What we lose when the research stops Community data is important to health equity because: You can’t fix what you don’t see: Data show which communities are most affected by health factors such as infection, heart disease, and cancer. If we don’t know what is happening and where, then we can’t develop interventions to help. Poor health costs everyone: Chronic disease is expensive—both to the individual person and to the overall economy. Understanding what groups of people are most at risk allows us to develop interventions that can save everyone money. Disparities exist for many communities: Health equity includes disparities that exist due to a whole host of factors, such as family background, race and ethnicity, rural vs. suburban residence, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, and lower income. This means many Americans can benefit from research into differences in health outcomes and how to improve them. Trust is easy to lose: Some participants in the PHRESH study were initially vocal about their concerns about participating. But that trust was earned because the researchers kept their promises and centered their work on the community. When projects are canceled mid-cycle, researchers have no choice but to leave behind communities they had promised to help. This hurts trust in the long run. It’s also a very inefficient use of resources, and it will take significant time and effort to redo the work when the government realizes this work is important again. How should we talk about health equity? This is hard because the words “equity” and “DEI” are currently very politically charged. So whether you’re a public health professional, teacher, or friend, how we talk about this topic matters. The right framing can help people who might otherwise be skeptical see why health equity research is important and deserves funding. Here are some suggestions to help your conversations: Choose your words strategically: Who are you trying to reach with your message? Are they likely to be resistant to terms like “diversity” and “equity”? If so, find alternative words to use to still get the message across. It is frustrating to be in that position, but the goal of improving health is too important not to try to make inroads. Sometimes simply reframing can help the message reach those who need to hear it. Focus on the problem: The terms “health equity” and “DEI” are abstract. Make it more specific. For example, discuss differences in maternal death or ways to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These still have equity at their core but will likely be better understood by those you’re talking with. Focus on systems: Disparities exist, but if they are communicated poorly, people can mistakenly think the issue is the individual’s fault. Disparities are largely driven by failures of the system—such as lack of access to health care and a long legacy of racism. When discussing the disparities, frame them around these systemic issues to ensure blame isn’t placed on the individuals impacted. Tell stories: Personalize these policies by using stories from those impacted that connect to the data you’re trying to convey. This helps make the policies and outcomes more concrete and meaningful. Bottom line Some communities end up sicker than others. That’s just the facts. We can argue about the best way to do that research, but canceling it simply because it may be linked to DEI doesn’t make anyone healthier. It just leaves communities like the Hill district behind. And in the end, it causes us all to move backward in our efforts to improve health in this country. Love, EM Big thanks to MacKenzie Isaac & Legairre Radden, who reviewed this piece and generously shared their expertise and lived experience to help improve it. Dr. Liz Marnik, PhD, is Executive Director of The Evidence Collective and a science communicator and immunologist working at the intersection of public trust, science, and public health. To discuss communication training on topics like health equity and storytelling, email Liz at liz@yle.health or learn more on our website. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Your Local Epidemiologist is a reader-supported publication. 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