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Washington, Demond Williams ruin Nebraska's 'blackout' game in unreal fashion
The Washington Huskies needed a Big Ten win. They got it in an unlikely way, against a surprisingly regressing Nebraska Cornhuskers team.
US study finds wildfire smoke's autism link strongest with exposure after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Visible smoke isn't required for exposure; smoke can travel long distances.
No. 7 UCLA turns Rose Bowl into House of Horrors in monstrous win over Nevada
Halloween is the one time of year when everyone’s worst nightmares are laid bare. For Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan, that nightmare took the form of the No. 7 UCLA Bruins’ defense, which terrorized the senior caller all afternoon — picking him off three times in a dominant 27-0 victory at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff mourn death of father Louis
Solenn and Erwan Heussaff pay tribute to their father, Louis Paul Heussaff, following his death on October 31 after living with dementia for several years.
Penguins/Canadiens Highlights: Montreal holds off Pittsburgh’s comeback effort
The Penguins fell 5-4 in regulation in Montreal on Saturday night. Sidney Crosby scored a late goal, his third point of the night, late in the third period to bring the Penguins within one goal but the team couldn’t find one more goal to tie the game and fell in regulation. Here are the highlights […]
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 35
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Faried wore only jersey No. 35 and put up 12.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
Canadiens Highlights: Five Straight Wins For Exciting Habs
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, looking to extend their wining streak without captain Nick Suzuki […]
"Star Wars" Killed The New "Mass Effect"?
Last week’s announcement that EA was shutting down game developer BioWare and scrapping the newest “Mass Effect” game upset much of the fanbase. Now, the apparent reason why has been revealed. Bloomberg reports that the decision to close BioWare was mainly due to EA pursuing the opportunity to make a new “Star Wars Battlefront” game. […]
High early voting turnout sets stage for competitive Texas midterm races
High early voting turnout in Texas is building toward a consequential Election Day as candidates make their final pitches statewide.
Yankees Trade Pitch Lands $288 Million Infielder in the Bronx
The New York Yankees can only bring so many bold trade proposals to fruition.But this doesn’t stop rumors from surfacing.In a recent New York trade pitch, an MLB writer sent a $288 million shortstop to the Bronx.Let’s take a look at his daring suggestion.Yankees Urged To Target Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr.When Anthony Ranaudo of FanSided […] The post Yankees Trade Pitch Lands $288 Million Infielder in the Bronx appeared first on HEAVY.
Reus, Roberto star as LA Galaxy regain postseason foothold
By Alex RuizCARSON, Calif. – Legendary German star Marco Reus answered the call when his team needed it most on Saturday afternoon, leading the LA Galaxy to a much-needed 4-1 home win over Austin FC...
Georgia Farmers Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Rates Increase
Rising costs, debt and isolation are weighing on Georgia farmers. Advocates say stigma around mental health is slowly easing in farm communities.
IN THE HOUSE: Notable recruits at Arkansas-Missouri game
Arkansas hosted approximately 40 recruits on unofficial visits Saturday night for the Missouri game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Businesses in North Carolina say robocalls won’t stop
One business owner in Raleigh says he sometimes get 40-50 calls a day.
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Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Screenwriter sues director Alexander Payne, claiming ‘The Holdovers’ was stolen from his script
David Hemingson, the creator of ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier" and a veteran television writer for shows including "Kitchen Confidential" and "How I Met Your Mother," was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
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College football had its fun. Georgia is back to ruin everyone’s season
Georgia is angry, dominant and terrifying again. Its rout of Florida sent a blunt warning to everyone dreaming of a College Football Playoff run.
Stacey Abrams has been quietly building political power in Mississippi. Scott Colom could be the payoff
After helping reshape Georgia’s electorate through years of Black voter organizing, Abrams has spent years building similar political infrastructure in
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Editorial: Making medicine understandable is healthcare’s responsibility
A blood pressure reading that is too high can signal a serious health concern, but recognizing that danger requires patients to understand what the numbers mean. In a study published by the American Heart Association, 55% of patients with inadequate health literacy could not identify a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mm Hg as abnormal....
Samsung now mocks Apple iPhone Duo with crackgate memes too
One company's misfortune is another's delight. Samsung has a long history of mocking Apple's decisions and products. Even the now quite viral mishap involving broken hinges and damaged displays is being exploited by the South Korean company's international marketing teams for their own purposes.
Louisiana health officials warn against amoeba infections from tap water
Louisiana health officials are warning the public not to use tap water for nasal rinses or contact lenses after two serious amoebic infections have been reported this year. Although the patients reported using tap water for sinus irrigation, the state health department said it has not established tap water as the source of their infections
Packers Eye Blockbuster Jonathan Taylor Move: Report
The Green Bay Packers‘ pursuit of Jonathan Taylor has surfaced new information, with a report confirming that a potential trade for the superstar running back is under consideration.Packers insider Bill Huber reported Saturday, Oct. 31, that Green Bay is genuinely interested in acquiring Taylor from the Indianapolis Colts, citing a source familiar with the situation.The […] The post Packers Eye Blockbuster Jonathan Taylor Move: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that the president did not prove the defendants made defamatory statements with actual malice as required by law.
Progressive political groups sue Alaska elections officials for failing to open rural voting sites before Election Day
The lawsuits were filed by the Alaska Democratic Party and a political nonprofit that has donated to a PAC spending millions to support Mary Peltola in the U.S. Senate race.
Sandra Bullock shares rare look at past Halloweens with kids in touching throwback photos
The Oscar winner quipped that “nothing is off limits” during Halloween in their household.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Takeaways: Pastrnak Makes History in OT Win
David Pastrnak reached another franchise milestone as Boston erased a two-goal deficit to defeat Chicago in overtime.
Florida regenerative farm focuses on soil health during harvest season
A Florida regenerative farm is showing how crops, composting and local markets can rebuild soil and connect customers with their food.
Giants' Latest Trade Rumors Make One Thing Very Clear
The New York Giants have made one thing very clear with their latest trade pursuits.
Phoebe Bridgers' phone-free Lost Tour lets an arena hear her think
The singer's first of three hometown shows at Inglewood's Intuit Dome was an intimate emotional spectacle.
Old Forge Dry Cleaning business destroyed by early morning fire
Just after 1 AM on Halloween Morning, crews responded to a large fire inside of the Lease Dry Cleaners building on Oak Street that is now demolished.
$10,000 in Vanguard's Health Care ETF in 2004 Grew to $93,915, and It Still Charges 0.09%
A single health care ETF launched two decades ago at rock-bottom cost has quietly compounded into a sum that surprises most investors, but whether its three closest rivals can match it depends entirely on what kind of risk you are willing to carry.
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state’s pivotal U.S. Senate race.
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's hometown as Alaska Senate inquiry widens
An Anchorage-based FBI agent visited a boat dealership in Petersburg, a small fishing community accessible only by air or water where the candidate lives.
At Ken Paxton rally, impeachment had a silver lining
The Texas attorney general was impeached in 2023 by a Republican-led state House but acquitted in the state Senate. And then he went after his enemies.
Trump administration sued over federal efforts to set aside WA ballots
Three organizations have sued after federal officials ordered Washington state to set aside 400 ballots the U.S. government claims went to ineligible voters.
Bruins Seek To End Skid Against Struggling Blackhawks On Saturday
The Boston Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on Saturday. See how the injury updates and recent losses shape this matchup.
Buoyed by shifting political winds, ‘Deport!’ is the new ‘Go back where you come from’ echoed by racists
‘Deport!’ oozes an entirely different sense of power – one where the racist imagines they can call upon the state to act on their behalf
Princess Kate makes debut Halloween post with adorable Prince Louis photo
Princess Kate and Prince William have finally decided to get into the spooky season spirit.
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris pips Kimi Antonelli in final practice to set up thrilling Mexico qualifying
Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli were separated by just 0.001s at the top of the timesheet in final practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix; watch qualifying later at 9pm with Sundays race at 8pm (build-up from 6.30pm), live on Sky Sports F1
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery.
Ohio State’s Tavien St. Clair Future in Doubt
This seemed like the reason the Ohio State Buckeyes recruited Tavien St. Clair from Bellefontaine, Ohio. The five-star quarterback had teams all across the country interested, but OSU’s pursuit would’ve been about giving it the next star QB to play in Columbus — and the potential heir to Julian Sayin. It isn’t playing out that […] The post Ohio State’s Tavien St. Clair Future in Doubt appeared first on HEAVY.
Has Kyle Smith Built an NCAA Tournament Team at Stanford?
Smith has won 41 games in two seasons at Stanford but has yet to reach the NCAA Tournament. With a revamped roster and a 13th-place preseason ranking in the ACC, his next challenge is turning progress into a March Madness bid.
Extreme liberals who rely on traditional sources are the most likely to overrate their science knowledge
People at the political extremes tend to feel more confident about their science knowledge than moderates. But checked against a science quiz, extreme liberals who got their information online were the least likely to overrate themselves.
Sperm whale carcass towed from Honokōhau Harbor; potential health and safety risk for Kona coast
A sperm whale carcass first seen drifting along the Kona Coast Tuesday, Oct. 27, may pose health and safety risks to boaters, fishers and beachgoers in the days to come.
Bitcoin's white paper turns 18, and small businesses are still paying for the bailouts it answered
Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still covering the cost of a system built on bailouts, and they can protect part of their surplus by keeping it in bitcoin, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
Prince Louis steals the spotlight in Princess Kate's first Halloween post
Princess Kate and Prince William have finally decided to get into the spooky season spirit.
Poland has earned international respect. Its politicians are squandering it [ANALYSIS]
Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki all have something to gain from the latest confrontation over a court that has been paralyzed by eleven years of political warfare
OU Health welcomes group of Ukrainian surgeons for month-long educational program
A group of 10 Ukrainian surgeons has come to Oklahoma to be a part of Operation Ukraine. The program aims to equip the surgeons with advanced techniques they can take back to hospitals and military centers across Ukraine.
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal
In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that “late night” arrivals of “ballot dumps” or “suitcases” of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes.
Community close-up: Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• ‘OPPORTUNITY’ IS THE WORD Nash and Edgecombe counties are building from a solid economic foundation, creating a structure that supports entrepreneurs, new and expanding businesses, and residents. There isn’t a definitive way to summarize businesses in Nash County. Pfizer, GXP-Storage and Asterra Labs are joining others to create a life-sciences hub. […]
New Crossroads Health Building brings wellness providers together under one roof
The project is a partnership between longtime local businessman Fritz Schierl and Erica Ciulla, owner of Health and Wellness Connection.
Le Havre manager Didier Digard to be sacked following chaotic early Ligue 1 season
Didier Digard has reportedly been sacked as Le Havre’s manager, according to information from L’Équipe.Bottom of Ligue 1 with seven defeats and just two points after nine league matches, the Norm...
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Faces An Earnings Test, Is A 35% Discount Enough?
Wall Street is looking for higher earnings and revenue when PENN Entertainment (PENN) posts September quarter results on November 5, even as a negative Earnings ESP hints at softening sentiment around the upcoming report. PENN Entertainment has seen a quick rebound in recent weeks, with a 7-day share price return of 9.66% and a 30-day gain of 8.53%, following a 90-day share price decline of 22.55% and a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 3.40%. Spot fresh momentum ideas around PENN...
The context problem: How Docusign built agents that understand the business behind contracts
Docusign CTO Sagnik Nandy explains how Iris gives AI agents the context they need to understand contracts and act on them
Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C.
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL Game
NESN will provide live coverage of Saturday's game between the Bruins and Blackhawks.
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in Petersburg as Alaska Senate race inquiry widens
Federal authorities ramped up their investigation over the U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska who shares a name with the Republican incumbent.
Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
The latest Windows Insider builds revamp search with filters, actions, and phone controls.
Ruiling Yuan: Health Policy Matters in Advancing Cancer Care
Ruiling Yuan: Health Policy Matters in Advancing Cancer Care / advocacy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Anjali Sibley, ASCO, ASCO Health Policy CoP,
Polish president calls emergency talks as political fight for top court gets physical
A battle over judicial appointments has become a showdown over who controls Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal
Second alarm fire destroys Old Forge dry cleaning business
OLD FORGE – A second alarm fire leveled a commercial building on Oak Street early Saturday morning, following a collapse of part of what was a dry cleaning business. Firefighters called to the business at 307 Oak Street just after 1…
We booked cheapest cruise we could find for family: Carnival Panorama
Booking the cheapest cruise we could find for our family of four paid off. Here's what the food, room, and costs were like on the Carnival Panorama.
We booked cheapest cruise we could find for family: Carnival Panorama
Booking the cheapest cruise we could find for our family of four paid off. Here's what the food, room, and costs were like on the Carnival Panorama.
Sangamon County Health Building Undergoing $16.2 Million Renovation
A $16.2 million renovation of the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building will bring several community services together at 1 location. State Senator Doris Turner joined Sangamon County officials Tuesday for a groundbreaking recognizing the ongoing project. Construction is underway to modernize the existing […]
A Louisiana doctor developed a test for ‘innate immunity.’ The state is giving it a try.
The tests, created by rhinologist Dr. Henry Barham, measure bitter taste receptors that he believes may help predict how vulnerable a person may be to upper respiratory illnesses — like RSV or COVID-19.
NANCY GUTHRIE | After 9 months, investigators turn to Florida scientists for new DNA leads
Arizona investigators working on the Nancy Guthrie case are continuing DNA testing with laboratory partners, according to authorities.
NANCY GUTHRIE | After 9 months, investigators turn to Florida scientists for new DNA leads
Arizona investigators working on the Nancy Guthrie case are continuing DNA testing with laboratory partners, according to authorities.
Marijuana Businesses Face Tax Uncertainty While Awaiting Federal Rescheduling Guidance
“They’re all very anxious to see if relief is on the way and if we’re going to see that guidance from the IRS that basically directs what they can do.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri marijuana businesses had reason to celebrate in April when the federal officials moved medical marijuana into a less restrictive […]
Starmer says UK must get closer to Europe as US relationship changes
Shift in dealings with Washington not likely to reset once Trump leaves Oval Office, former PM says
Susanville tribal businesses seek emergency court relief, warn of permanent closure
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria asked a federal judge Oct. 30 to lift government contracting suspensions, warning that continued exclusion from federal work could force them to close permanently. ATI Government Solutions and affiliated plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Small Business Administration in the U.S. District […]
Inbox: That night belonged to Wisconsin sports fans
Christian Watson is cut from a different cloth
NLTCC Introduces Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies, Expanding Opportunities for Students
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its academic offerings with the introduction of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in...
🚨 Two surprises in FC Barcelona's squad announcement
FC Barcelona published Hansi Flick's squad list this morning for tonight's home match against Deportivo Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou.Reserve-team players Guillem Víctor and Ebrima Tunkara are the main...
Judge orders Trump officials not to threaten or intimidate election workers
The temporary order requires Trump administration officials to refrain from pressuring election workers processing election ballots.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years.
The New Hot Job in Law Doesn’t Require a J.D.
Big law firms, legal tech vendors, and in-house legal departments at companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are all hiring legal engineers, a new position for lawyers with A.I. skills.
Name the 80s movie from one iconic line – from ‘I’ll have what she’s having’ to ‘The need for speed’
From Meg Ryan to Tom Cruise, some of our favorite '80s movie stars have been associated with exceptional one-liners. Can you guess all 10 in our quiz?
Juventus needs to stop hurrying and build with Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti could be facing the sack at Juventus if the club’s results do not improve over the coming weeks. Such a decision would potentially leave the Bianconeri facing another rebuild, cont...
Scaling the Rocks: Brennan Bernardino cruising to Motown?
Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 31, 2026
New Orleans business sustainably preserves furniture pieces through caning, weaving
The ancient heritage craft of caning requires weaving with the glossy, flexible bark or skin of the rattan palm (Calamus rotan). The practice dates back thousands of years. Archaeologists found
Mapping Jackson’s environmental health: Community Noise Lab tracks illegal dumping and mosquito risks across wards
JANS – Since 2025, the Community Noise Lab – founded and led by Jackson native Dr. Erica Walker – has systematically tracked and cataloged illegal dumping
UNLV lets political science students earn degree credit through Planned Parenthood internships
Three internship credits with approved organizations can satisfy the department’s 'Culminating Experience' requirement for political science students.
Why Drago's is a political hot spot for south Louisiana
Every party can agree on oysters.
The allegedly discontinued RTX 5080 has quietly disappeared from Nvidia's online store
Nvidia has quietly removed the GeForce RTX 5080 from its online store, following the earlier disappearance of the RTX 5090. The move comes as prices for the RTX 5080 approach $2,000 at US retailers, nearly twice its original MSRP, amid rumors that Nvidia could be preparing a new 24 GB version.
Dan’s Daily: Kucherov Trade Bombshell; Unintended Penguins Block
Bombshells dropped Friday night. First, Nikita Kucherov sent social media into a tizzy by holding an in-person meeting with management […]
From gold rush to cosmic questions: a South Dakota mine and the search for the secrets of the universe
A mile beneath the Black Hills, scientists are building giant detectors to analyse neutrino particles – and possibly find the answer to existence
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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