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Implementation of Immigrant Eligibility Restrictions for ACA Marketplace Subsidies Under the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Issues to Consider

Beginning January 1, 2027, the 2025 reconciliation law will limit immigrant eligibility for ACA Marketplace subsidies. This brief provides an overview of implementation of the immigrant eligibility changes for Marketplace subsidies and issues to consider for affected individuals and states.

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Oct 30 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • kff.org
Flick convinced Barcelona will bounce back from successive defeats

Hansi Flick is convinced Barcelona will rebound from the painful back-to-back defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barça welcome Alaves to the Nou Camp in LaLiga on Saturday looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home El Clásico setback that followed a 4-2 loss at the Champions League holders in France.

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Oct 30 • 3:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Judge orders Trump administration to hand over list of alleged noncitizen voters

Election officials have noted that many voter registrations that have been flagged by the DOJ appear to be U.S. citizens.

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Oct 30 • 3:01 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science

Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.

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Oct 30 • 3:01 PM EDT • Science • chemistry.ucla.edu
Aging Untold: When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear

On this episode of Aging Untold, we address how aging and illness can impact intimacy, sharing practical ways for couples to talk openly and safely navigate sex after a diagnosis. Then, we discuss clinical trials, why older adults are frequently underrepresented and what questions to ask before participating in a study.

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Oct 30 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • wdtv.com
Southcoast Health CEO steps down; new interim leader named

Southcoast Health System, which operates three hospitals and seven urgent care centers locally, is undergoing a transition at the executive level.

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Oct 30 • 2:47 PM EDT • Health • heraldnews.com
Four Royals Hit Free Agency as Kansas City Offseason Begins

A former starting second baseman leads the group of Royals who officially became free agents after the World Series ended.

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Oct 30 • 2:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Report Examines Best Practices in Mobile Health Operations

The report examines common program models and services, operational challenges, and promising practices for developing, strengthening, and sustaining mobile health programs.

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Oct 30 • 2:37 PM EDT • Health • essentialhospitals.org
Gayle Benson buys the iconic Windsor Court hotel, plans to spend millions on renovations

It's the latest addition to Benson's growing portfolio of real estate in downtown New Orleans, which also includes Poydras Street skyscrapers, Harmony Circle properties and the nearby Hyatt Regency.

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Oct 30 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • nola.com
Cardinals expect Jeremiyah Love to play against Cowboys
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Oct 30 • 2:14 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WATCH: Rubio welcomes G20 foreign ministers to Atlanta at 'critical moment'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug on the traditional group photo after several European officials threatened to boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually helps kick off such diplomatic gatherings.

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Oct 30 • 2:10 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
ALE Investigating Business Located at State House Candidate's Property

Officials received a complaint about a video gambling business located at GOP candidate Charles Taylor’s Lee County rental property.

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Oct 30 • 2:05 PM EDT • Business • theassemblync.com
Carnell Tate misses another practice, doubtful for Bengals-Titans game

The Titans' leading receiver this season, rookie Carnell Tate, missed another practice and is doubtful for a Week 8 game against the Bengals.

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Oct 30 • 1:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AI presents risks, opportunities for women

Artificial intelligence could pose particular challenges for women in insurance because they hold many of the administrative roles susceptible to automation, but the technology also presents…

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Oct 30 • 1:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsurance.com
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A new framework reveals the stages of women’s heart health

Doctors now have guidance for earlier intervention in girls’ and women’s cardiovascular health

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Oct 30 • 1:39 PM EDT • Health • theweek.com
Louisiana health officials warn about rare amoeba infections after certain tap water use

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning residents about the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after rare amoeba infections.

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Oct 30 • 1:24 PM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
Where play meets music: Sony Interactive and Sony Music team up with LISA

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sony Music's RCA Records team up with LISA for a new PlayStation campaign featuring her song “Tarantino” and limited-edition DualSense controller.

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Oct 30 • 1:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • sonyinteractive.com
Anaheim Ducks’ Two-Game Scoring Explosion Comes With Brutal Catch

The Anaheim Ducks have been red-hot offensively over their past two games. But that hasn’t translated into success. The Ducks have scored 16 goals in their past three games and 11 over their last two. Unfortunately, 11 goals (five in one contest and six in the other) weren’t enough to win either of those two […] The post Anaheim Ducks’ Two-Game Scoring Explosion Comes With Brutal Catch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 30 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Gardening guru remembers Alaska entertainment icon and birding buff Mr. Whitekeys

Mr. Whitekeys was known for the Fly By Night Club, but was also deeply involved in Anchorage’s birding community.

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Oct 30 • 1:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • adn.com
The Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor '07 featured in WAPO article

The Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor ’07 featured in WAPO article: Furman alum Jessica Taylor '07 is part of The Cook Political Report, a closely watched and respected

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Oct 30 • 1:05 PM EDT • Politics • furman.edu
Board of Health moves to hold public hearing with Golden Pond

Determining the response it received from Golden Pond Assisted Living was not adequate, the Board of Health on Thursday voted to bring in officials from

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Oct 30 • 12:58 PM EDT • Health • hopkintonindependent.com
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HCA Healthcare Lobbies on Hospital Price Transparency Measures

HCA Healthcare lobbied on a Senate bill requiring hospitals to post prices in dollars and cents. See what the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act may change.

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Oct 30 • 12:55 PM EDT • Health • legis1.com
Free ‘Science Spooktacular’ to bring robots to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds

Families can drive robots, meet live animals, and explore interactive science exhibits this Halloween during the free community event.

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Oct 30 • 12:54 PM EDT • Science • wndu.com
Holistic family surroundings are essential for raising healthy children

A child's health is shaped by more than inherited genes or the food on the table. Family routines, relationships, cultural practices, and everyday conditions—from early school schedules to long commutes—also influence how children grow and thrive, according to an Ateneo de Manila University medical professor and clinician.

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Oct 30 • 12:50 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
Health officials confirm 4 mpox cases in Stanislaus County

(FOX40.COM) — Officials with the Stanislaus County Public Health are reporting four confirmed cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, in the area. The California Department of Public Health co…

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Oct 30 • 12:35 PM EDT • Health • fox40.com
The ‘Borges protein’ reveals how to alleviate age-related memory loss

A monumental study involving millions of fruit flies shows that the same type of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases are involved in forming memories, and points to how to protect them in old age

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Oct 30 • 12:16 PM EDT • Science • english.elpais.com
Virginia SCC offers health insurance shopping guidance

Open enrollment through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1. The State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance urges shoppers to compare not only monthly premiums but also deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, covered prescriptions, provider networks and restrictions on care. “Not all health plans are created alike. Some are not insurance

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Oct 30 • 12:07 PM EDT • Health • henricocitizen.com
Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement

Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race.

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Oct 30 • 12:05 PM EDT • Politics • kut.org
Barbara Barrie’s daughter reveals actress’ final words before death with medical assistance

The “Breaking Away” star was surrounded by loved ones on her deathbed.

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Oct 30 • 12:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Nintendo cancels Kirby Air Riders Halloween event

Nintendo recently started up a new Halloween event for Kirby Air Riders, but it has now been cancelled. The main menu and Paddock took on a special Halloween theme. During the event, players could earn event points to unlock Halloween-themed materials and cosmetics, including a ghost hat. Unfortunately, players quickly noticed that the Kirby Air Riders Halloween event was very...

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Oct 30 • 11:50 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Easton business owner sentenced in $171,000 Maryland tax fraud

An Easton business owner was sentenced to 18 months in jail after admitting to falsifying sales records for jet skis, dirt bikes and trailers to avoid paying more than $170,000 in Maryland excise taxes, the state attorney general’s…

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Oct 30 • 11:39 AM EDT • Business • baltimoresun.com
Match Preview | Royals Head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to Battle League-Leading Gotham FC in a Decision Day Matchup

HERRIMAN, Utah (Friday, October 30, 2026) – Utah Royals FC (14-5-10, 47 pts) now head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to battle against Gotham FC (17-7-5, 58 pts) on Decision Day Sunday, November 1st, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. MT. Last weekend, the Royals clinched a playoff berth with a

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Oct 30 • 11:15 AM EDT • Sports • rsl.com
Xavier McKinney says he was fined for criticizing officials after Packers-Lions game
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Oct 30 • 11:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Giovanni Carnevali sends stern message to underperforming Juventus squad

Luciano Spalletti has ordered Juventus players to attend a training retreat as the club attempts to address their disappointing run of form. Sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has also delivered a s...

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Oct 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters

Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.

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Oct 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters

Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.

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Oct 30 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • kosu.org
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes

Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]

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Oct 30 • 10:41 AM EDT • Business • pasenate.com
Federal financial assistance now available to businesses impacted by BWCAW closures and wildfires

Several months after closures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding wildfire impacts disrupted businesses across northeastern Minnesota, some are still dealing with the summer’s financial fallout. This week, Cook County officials announced that small businesses and nonprofit organizations that experienced financial impacts can now access federal financial assistance through the U.S. Small...

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Oct 30 • 10:35 AM EDT • Business • wtip.org
Louisville Metro Council eases massage business restrictions

Louisville Metro Council eased massage business rules after therapists said the ordinance hurt their work and drove professionals away.

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Oct 30 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • spectrumnews1.com
Louisville Metro Council eases massage business restrictions

Louisville Metro Council eased massage business rules after therapists said the ordinance hurt their work and drove professionals away.

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Oct 30 • 10:24 AM EDT • Business • spectrumnews1.com
APEC Business Travel Card Validity Extended

To facilitate business travel within the Asia-Pacific region, China has extended the maximum permitted stay for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders in China from 60 days to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026. The ABTC provides significant advantages for business travelers from participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. With the ABTC, cardholders can travel freely between member countries without the need to obtain individual business visas for each trip, which greatly reduces the time, cost and administrative burden associated with frequent cross-border travel. Additionally, they benefit from expedited immigration processing, including access to special lanes at airports, although the level of convenience and border clearance infrastructure may differ depending on the country. The card is typically valid for five years, minimizing the need for frequent visa renewals. Furthermore, business travelers are vetted and pre-approved before the card is issued, ensuring smoother entry procedures upon arrival.

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Oct 30 • 10:12 AM EDT • Business • fragomen.com
Clemson animal health officials: keep domestic birds away from wild waterfowl and their waters

The call comes as waterfowl take wing along the Atlantic Flyway and migrate south to overwinter, carrying with them diseases such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

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Oct 30 • 9:40 AM EDT • Health • news.clemson.edu
Political Patronage Is a Public Administration Problem

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jan Manuel Cubero JiménezOctober 30, 2026 Political patronage is often discussed as a hiring problem. It is also a public administration problem. The question is not only who gets a government job. It is […]

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Oct 30 • 9:36 AM EDT • Politics • patimes.org
Proposals to ditch clock changes weigh health impacts, recreation

The time for clocks to fall back is coming on Sunday and dueling proposals in Congress aim to bring twice yearly clock changes to an end.

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Oct 30 • 9:33 AM EDT • Health • upi.com
Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.

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Oct 30 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Voters will also decide races for

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Oct 30 • 9:28 AM EDT • Politics • goskagit.com
We Sat Down With Sports' Leading Decisionmakers

NFL Launches Fund w/ General Atlantic, Panther's $1.3B Stadium, NBA x Kalshi & Polymarket

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Oct 30 • 9:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arizona Cardinals Daily Links:

Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Cowboys defense to earn their third win?

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Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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Roma among clubs interested in Lisandro Martinez

Roma are also looking to England to strengthen their defense. Among the names linked to the Giallorossi is Lisandro Martinez, the Argentine center-back from Manchester United, whose future at Old Traf...

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Oct 30 • 9:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A Plan To Provide Americans With Healthy and Safe Food, Drinking Water, and Consumer Products

The Trump administration has not held corporations accountable for exposing consumers to harms such as toxic chemicals and ultra-processed foods, nor has it worked toward building a healthy food system for everyone. This report provides specific recommendations for improving the safety of food, drinking water, and everyday products to reduce harm and improve health and […]

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The False Dichotomy of Abolishing Business Schools

The fix is more pluralism, not less. We should open doors, not close them.

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Oct 30 • 8:54 AM EDT • Business • nationalreview.com
UTC Nanoengineering Center receives $600,000 for Army materials research

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Nanoengineering Center, a research center within the UTC Research Institute, has received a $600,000 award to contribute advanced computational modeling expertise to an Army-supported research project focused on developing and manufacturing advanced materials for demanding applications. Dr. Murat Barisik, director of the Nanoengineering Center and an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is leading UTC’s work on the project.

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Paul Heyman reveals what derailed Brock Lesnar’s UFC career

Regarded as one of the top professional wrestlers in the industry, Brock Lesnar has also experienced a successful sporting career in multiple other industries. A former NFL player as well as a successful UFC fighter , Lesnar has done it all. Done with his NFL and UFC careers a long time ago, Lesnar recently retired from WWE after losing to Oba Femi […] The post Paul Heyman reveals what derailed Brock Lesnar’s UFC career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Wildlife Science Center: Annual Howl-O-Ween Event

The Wildlife Science Center in Stacy is home to Minnesota's largest wolfpack, and this remarkable non-profit is giving visitors a breathtaking up-close look at gray wolves, also known as timber wolves. The center recently rescued three orphaned cougar kittens and plans to introduce them to an adult female cougar named Nice Kitty, who will serve as their adoptive mom

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Encompass Health reports results for third quarter 2026, Increases full-year guidance - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 28, 2026 — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC), the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, today reported its results of operations for […]

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Ray Nicholson reveals how football ‘saved my life’ before acting

On the football field of the new World War II movie “The Mosquito Bowl,” Ray Nicholson carries the ball with a wild-eyed energy, busting tackles and taking brutal hits, and

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Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?

A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.

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SLC wants a new hospital to welcome pedestrians. Its designers fear retail spaces might also invite security threats.

Salt Lake City planners are pushing back on Intermountain Health's designs for its new hospital on the edge of downtown.

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World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health

Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.

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Local Politicians Are Thinking Twice About Serving

A Princeton study finds widespread hostility toward local officials in what one mayor calls “the age of rage”

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Street Medicine at Ohio State works to expand health care access for Columbus’ unhoused population

Without stable housing, accessing health care can become a challenge for people experiencing homelessness. Ohio State Street Medicine, a student-led nonprofit organization, works to close that gap by providing medical care directly to unhoused individuals in Columbus. The organization holds six outreach events a month, offering services such as wound care and addiction medicine treatment. […]

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Small business owners crave stability as inflation, trade war fallout stifle main street

Thinking ahead to the results of midterm elections, two New Hampshire small business owners said they expect whoever wins to follow through on the responsibility of elected officials to make life better — or at the very least, to not make t…

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Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 3 reasons for optimism

The Titans face the Bengals in Week 8 looking for an upset. Here are three reasons for optimism, including a favorable matchup for Tony Pollard.

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Oct 30 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona is seeking a second term on Election Day, but faces a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Voters in Arizona will also be deciding

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California on Election Day

California voters are set to elect a new governor and decide a handful of House races that could swing the balance of power in Congress. Also on the ballot Tuesday

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa on Election Day

Control of Congress hangs in the balance Tuesday as Iowa voters decide competitive races for the Senate and House. Voters in the Hawkeye State are also electing a new governor,

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The two most interesting risks to Anthropic

Anthropic gave a 94-page list of risk factors in its S-1 this week. Two of them stood out.

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Okinawa’s politics move beyond the military base divide

Koja’s landslide victory reveals an Okinawan electorate increasingly shaped by economic priorities, generational change and more differentiated views of security.

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Oct 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • eastasiaforum.org
Patriots’ Receiver Concerns Put DeMario Douglas In Unexpected Spotlight

A.J. Brown's uncertain availability creates an important opportunity for DeMario Douglas, but it also raises questions about Drake Maye's supporting cast.

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Oct 30 • 6:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The 5 Scariest Uses of AI in N.C. Politics This Election

Now anyone can create campaign materials with the help of artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean they should.

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DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health-Remarks by ADCM Steve Bremner

DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission a.i. Steve Bremner (…) I’m pleased to join the Ministry of Public Health and our implementer, Palladium, today to hand over IT equipment including 80 laptops, 300 tablets, and Monitoring and Evaluation reporting tools for CSBII. Good health decisions start with good data. When a health worker in a remote commune notices unusual fever cases, that information must reach district and national teams fast. Every hour counts. Fast, reliable data helps the Ministry detect an outbreak early, send teams where they’re needed, and stop a disease before it spreads. These laptops and tablets will help do exactly that. They’ll strengthen Madagascar’s health information system and disease surveillance so health workers can collect, report, and use data faster and more accurately. This support reflects the America First Global Health Strategy. Under this strategy, the United States works directly with partner governments based on country ownership, shared investment, and accountability for results. Together, we’re strengthening Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks quickly though the MOU signed in December 2025. This work protects Malagasy families and the American people. Today also marks a transition. The Data.FI project is ending, but the work will continue. Palladium will continue to carry these same activities forward through a new project, AFGHS Palladium, under the State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy. The new project will put an even stronger focus on results. Mister SG, your ministry’s close collaboration with Data.FI made today possible. I hope you will bring the same commitment to this new project. Together, we can deliver even greater results and speed up the transfer of skills to Ministry teams. Our shared goal is to build the ministry’s capacity to lead, manage, and sustain these systems on its own. That is Madagascar’s path to self-reliance. Equipment alone doesn’t stop an outbreak. People do. To the health workers and data managers who will use these tools: thank you for your dedication. To the Ministry: we count on you to put these devices to work quickly, keep them in good condition, and protect the data they hold. That’s how this investment will deliver results for years to come. The United States stands with the Government of Madagascar. We commend the Ministry of Public Health for its leadership. We look forward to continuing our collaboration through AFGHS Palladium and beyond. Thank you. Misaotra betsaka.

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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock update: the Nintendo Store remains your best bet

🎮 The Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 was released on October 29 and flashed in and out of stock at the Nintendo Store 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert as soon as stock appears 👀 Walmart was our top pick to have a restock, but a supply chain delay has pushed the date back ⌚ In-store midnight launches are being held at GameStop, Best Buy, and Nintendo New York/San Francisco Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 launched yesterday, and it was the Nintendo Store that held the most restocks. The console flashed in and out of stock repeatedly throughout the day as limited units were sold and quickly snapped up. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe Many were met with error messages, “sold out” signs, or “couldn’t add the required amount” to their baskets. However, with a little persistence and luck, others were more successful. As it stands, it’s the best place to try to get the Zelda Switch 2, even if the experience can be a little frustrating. We’re expecting a similar situation today as our tracker continues to receive restock alerts. However, we’re reluctant to share them all as many have been false flags, but we immediately notified The Shortcut followers once the first restock went live. [ The Shortcut@theshortcut Zelda Switch 2 is back in stock at the Nintendo Store: nintendo.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 – The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Official Site 4:18 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 2.09K Views 2 Replies · 2 Likes ](https://x.com/theshortcut/status/2115840807773299128?a=b6yhtCFmoswv5lWWvEs&s=20) Amazon was the only other retailer to hold an online restock, though it sold out almost instantly. No more restocks took place, and sadly, the major Walmart restock of the Zelda Switch 2, which we were confident would take place, did not happen because of a supply chain issue. [ Matt Swider (The Shortcut)@mattswider ](https://x.com/mattswider/status/2115824408938111299?a=quc3qYd6I_Qe5wag2lU&s=20) 🚨 Zelda Switch 2 console at Amazon right now amazon.com/dp/B0HJ6F8L6V?… amazon.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 –The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition 3:13 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 76.7K Views 32 Replies · 4 Reposts · 57 Likes The console will now be available to order online at Walmart on November 6, with Target also offering the same date. Some lucky shoppers could also get the Zelda Switch 2 in-store, with The Shortcut readers sharing their personal accounts of getting the console at Walmart and helping each other out. If you’re willing to travel to your local store, Best Buy and Nintendo are holding in-store events on November 5 (though you’ll need a Warp Pipe Pass for Nintendo’s event). GameStop is also letting customers pre-order in-store.. We’ll still be tracking every retailer with our exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock tracker, which provides up-to-the-second information when the Zelda Switch 2 is in stock. If the console appears – which it might – our followers will still be the first to know. Up next: PS5 Pro restock: it’s available again, but you’re paying more than you should Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.

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Male Insecurity Over Penis Size Is a Booming Business

“Manhood,” a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually desirable.

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Oct 30 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • wired.com
Column: America’s innovation economy runs on small business

Small businesses are the engine of America’s economic and technological future, and the Trump administration knows it. Administration officials have repeatedly cited startup formation and entrepreneurship as key to addressing the nation’s m…

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Exclusive | Asian scientists are looking to South Korea as it becomes harder to stay in the US

Seoul university says it’s luring researchers in energy, quantum materials and biomedicine while still working with US and Chinese partners.

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Oct 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
Spot available on Mental Health Board - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Sangamon County Board is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Mental Health Board in the next few weeks. Interested individuals should submit a résumé, letter of interest and “any supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation” in person to 200 S. Ninth Street or to County@SangamonIL.gov by Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. Sangamon County […]

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Oct 30 • 5:52 AM EDT • Health • illinoistimes.com
Former Bengals starter cut, headed to free agency

A former Bengals player is on the move again.

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Oct 30 • 5:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Election '26: Local officials discuss early voting, federal monitors

The Department of Justice is gearing up to send 1,000 election monitors to sites around the country on Election Day. Champaign County is expected to be among them, said County

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The politics of war

Israel went to the polls last Tuesday and it is the turn of the United States next Tuesday. The differences in the two elections are self-evident. Compared with the US, which has favourable geography and does everything at scale, Israel is tiny and part of an unstable region. For its elections, it has adopted an almost pure form of proportional representation based on lists. This encourages multiple parties and can make it almost impossible to form a government, as we can now see. The US system is complex in its own way but discourages third parties. Yet for all the differences in size, geography, and political systems, the fates of the two countries are closely connected. Israel has come to depend on the US to sustain its military strength, and over the past few tumultuous years that dependence has created resentment in the United States. The Biden administration was punished for appearing to give Netanyahu a blank check after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and not holding Israel back as it employed ruthless tactics in Gaza. Because of the treatment of Palestinians, American views of Israel have grown progressively more negative over the past few years. Only a third now support the Israeli government. While on the left, this is largely because of how Israeli forces have operated in Gaza and, more recently, how the settler movement has behaved in the West Bank, for the American right the issue has been about how Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to forget his wariness about more Middle Eastern wars and agree to a joint attack on Iran, which has gone badly wrong. The Palestine question was not a big issue for the two large Jewish blocs in last Tuesday’s election. Both supported a tough response to Hamas after October 2023 and neither accepts a two-state solution. It was, however, the threat posed by the ethno-nationalist policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the two extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition, and their tolerance, even encouragement, of settler violence, that brought out the Arab voters. (In principle this should strengthen their position though to turn into real power would require the ‘Change Bloc’ overcoming their opposition to involving Arab parties. The alternatives are a National Unity government, defection from the Change Bloc to Netanyahu, or deadlock and another round of elections in the new year.) There was also broad support for the war against Iran among the Jewish parties. The difficulty here is that the objectives behind the war have yet to be met, and that continuing with military operations depends on the United States. In this way the two elections have come together at a crucial moment. If Netanyahu hoped that a victory over Iran would help him retain his majority, cementing his legacy as an Israeli war leader, it did not work out that way. Trump also expected a great victory about which he could boast. He promised at most the end of a hateful and aggressive regime, with a record of hostility to both the United States and Israel, or at least the elimination of Iran’s military capabilities and the end of its nuclear programme. Eight months on, there is not much to boast about; vital objectives remain elusive: the Iranian regime is even more hardline than before; the international economy is barely coping with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and Saudi Arabia is struggling with an unwanted conflict with the Yemeni Houthis. For all these reasons, the Iran War has been a dark cloud hanging over both elections. Yet the issue has been approached in different ways. Netanyahu sought to push the issue before the election while Trump has been more cautious. Trump’s essential claim is that there is nothing to worry about and he’s still working out what final steps need to be taken to provide a definitive conclusion to the conflict. Netanyahu’s final pitch was that there was lots to worry about. He focused on Israel’s dire security situation, with the Iran War unfinished and the prospect of imminent economic isolation because of international sanctions. For him it is imperative to defeat Iran decisively, and without delay. Why this different response to the same war? Part of the answer lies in how public opinion in the two countries responded to the war. In this post, I show how this came about. We await the outcome of the US midterms but know the result, at least in terms of the share of the vote if not yet the shape of the new government, of the Israeli election. With the elections out of the way Netanyahu is pressing for another round in the war. Trump is less sure. I conclude with thoughts on the importance of how he decides.

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Leaders’ Impact on Health Is Often Overlooked

By Daniel Butcher Leaders influence not only how organizations perform but also the health and well-being of the people who work in them. That holds true for small companies, medium-sized enterprises,...

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Louisiana health officials warn against amoeba infections from tap water

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging the public not to use tap water for their sinuses or contact lenses following a fatal Acanthamoeba infection this year, one of 10 infections in the state reported since 2024. Health officials did not say when or where the infected person died. It’s one of two “serious” infections […]

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Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.

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In Todd County, vaccine skepticism fuels measles surge

Distrust of government, fears over vaccine safety and limited experience with a disease that was virtually nonexistent 20 years ago are causing more parents to decline once-routine vaccinations for their children, officials say.

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Frights, Fangs, and Healthcare Nightmares in Winning Halloween Haikus

This year’s winning Halloween haikus take on measles, the high cost of dental care, and AI-powered insurance denials.

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Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?

Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?

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How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls

Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.

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NFL Insider Reveals Vikings’ Plans Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Vikings are in a win-now mode given that they are 6-0 and have arguably the best defense in the NFL, led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores. With the trade deadline approaching on Nov. 10, the question is what the Vikings want to give up to bolster their team. On defense, it appears that […] The post NFL Insider Reveals Vikings’ Plans Ahead of Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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The chemicals that keep us cool leave something behind

Some newer refrigerants produce TFA, a “forever chemical” that poses a drinking water treatment challenge.

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FDA, CMS scramble to avoid regulatory logjam as more states look to test AI in clinical settings

Officials are moving behind the scenes to head off a conflict brewing between states and the federal government over regulating AI.

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The dachshund, a humorous icon with political symbolism

From Picasso to Andy Warhol, a surprising number of artists have portrayed the German breed. But the dachshund has also at times been co-opted as a political symbol.

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Oct 30 • 3:57 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
New Mexico Wellness Wire: Halloween healthcare

Healthcare officials advise families to balance Halloween fun with good oral hygiene while still enjoying the festivities.

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Oct 30 • 1:50 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
Political anxiety is a unique form of distress

Building on previous research into how politics can cause anxiety, scholars Kevin Smith and Aaron Weinschenk recently published an article establishing general anxiety and political anxiety as two distinct animals.

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Seminar - The Secret Life of Trees: Where Forest Science Meets Film and Music

The Secret Life of Trees: Where Forest Science Meets Film and Music on Thursday, November 5, 1:30 to 2:30 PM ET in WSLR 116.

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For years, Healey has campaign on Trump. What happens next?

Her opposition to President Trump helped vault Governor Maura Healey to the national stage, giving her not just a high-profile foil, but also political rocket fuel among an electorate eager to embrace an unyielding Trump fighter.

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Customers experience chemical burns from margaritas at NC Chili’s, health officials say

The Foothills Health District (FHD) reports it is investigating a chemical exposure at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest City that caused several people to experience chemical burns.

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Oct 29 • 11:47 PM EDT • Health • foxcarolina.com
North Allegheny blanks Blue Devils to reach WPIAL Semifinals

by: Bob Orkwis After surviving a bit of a scare in the opening round of the WPIAL 4A Boys Soccer playoffs versus 12th-seeded Gateway, North Allegheny seemed determined to write a different script in the quarterfinals. The Tigers trailed early against the Gators, and tonight at Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny never trailed posting a 3-0… More »

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Three customers suffer chemical burns after cleaning solution mistakenly used in drinks, health officials say

Three customers at a Western North Carolina Chili's Grill & Bar experienced chemical burns after cleaning solution was mistakenly added to drinks, health officials report.

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Cardinals-Cowboys Week 8 TV coverage map

The Cardinals and Cowboys will air in several areas. Find out in what parts of the country it will air.

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Aurora Health Care newborns celebrate Milwaukee Brewers’ first championship

Newborns at Aurora Health Care hospitals across Wisconsin joined the celebration of the Milwaukee Brewers’ first championship with commemorative onesies.

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