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Perspectives vs Agri. Science - Boys Varsity Football 09/26/2026

Watch the Perspectives vs Agri. Science - Boys Varsity Football 09/26/2026 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

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Sep 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • nfhsnetwork.com
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

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Sep 26 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Forget Politics. EVs Have An Age Problem

Republicans and Democrats are surprisingly aligned on EV buying intent. It's Boomers that are the problem.

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Sep 26 • 7:15 AM EDT • Politics • insideevs.com
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The GOP wants to talk about crime, immigration and trans issues. Voters don’t

Republican former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz summed up a large portion of the GOP’s midterm message this week when he responded to a man who said he was voting Democratic for the first time ever.

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Sep 26 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Why joining local groups in Kansas is key to fixing politics

Civic health depends on joining groups. Here is why rebuilding social capital is vital for our democracy.

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Sep 26 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • salina.com
VoteVets Spends Millions to Elect Democrats, Shaping Midterms

The organization, founded in 2006 to back Democratic veterans opposing the Iraq war, is pouring huge sums into this year’s elections amid intense voter antipathy for another conflict in the Middle East.

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Sep 26 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
The Senate map is looking even better for Democrats. Here are races to watch.

The goal of keeping Democratic Senate seats and flipping four GOP seats once felt like a long shot. Now it's feasible.

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Sep 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Geiger, Byer Vie for Rockland Area House Seat

ROCKLAND — Residents of Rockland, North Haven, Matinicus, and part of Owls Head will decide whether to return Democrat Valli Geiger to the State House or elect political newcomer Melissa

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Sep 26 • 4:45 AM EDT • Politics • midcoastvillager.com
Lucas: What if politics actually worked?

There are some 3.2 million registered independent voters in Massachusetts compared to 1.3 million Democrats and 424,000 Republicans.

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Sep 26 • 4:40 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
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GOP governor candidate Stacy Garrity touts experience in business, military, state government

Editor’s note: This is the first of three profiles on this year’s candidates for Pennsylvania governor. A profile of Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and one on Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is scheduled for publication on Thursday, Oct. 1. HARRISBURG — It’s

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Sep 26 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • triblive.com
Rick Jackson talks healthcare, Burt Jones lawsuit at Savannah stop

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson met with veterans in Savannah on Friday, emphasizing his health care plan as he and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms approach the final weeks of the race.

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Sep 26 • 2:30 AM EDT • Health • wjcl.com
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As the coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills in choppy job market

CS grad Jack Zemke sent hundreds of applications into the void, then landed an “AI evangelist” role after demoing a project. As AI reshapes entry-level hiring, schools pivot to AI tool training and new internships.

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Sep 26 • 1:10 AM EDT • Science • katu.com
Cedar Shoals wide receiver gets redemption with game-winning TD

Cedar Shoals football needs to correct mistakes as it dives further into region play. A sophomore showed it's possible on Friday. See what happened.

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Sep 25 • 10:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dems 'written off' campaign for GOP's only NYC House seat

Mike DeCillis, the Democratic candidate, said he's found little support from the Democratic Party nationally and locally.

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Sep 25 • 7:30 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’

Some Democrats say taxpayer-funded ad could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters

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Sep 25 • 7:02 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Democratic lawmakers oppose state dollars for nuclear

They argue that taxpayers and ratepayers should not be asked to subsidize new nuclear projects.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Democratic lawmakers oppose state dollars for nuclear

They argue that taxpayers and ratepayers should not be asked to subsidize new nuclear projects.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Cook Political Report shifts 15 House races toward Democrats
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Sep 25 • 6:37 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri's bid for another GOP-leaning House district

The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state's eight congressional districts favor Republicans.

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Sep 25 • 6:30 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Clarksville Academy football chooses independent schedule for next 2 seasons

Clarksville Academy football has opted for a independent schedule for the 2027-29 TSSAA cycle due to low numbers.

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Sep 25 • 6:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics

Most member nations spoke in support of the declaration, but some rich countries had strong objections.

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Sep 25 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum open

A Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer, but said, “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.

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Sep 25 • 6:08 PM EDT • Science • inquirer.com
Supreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in Missouri

A Republican effort to use a new congressional map that would eliminate one of the two Democratic-held districts in the state has again failed in court.

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Sep 25 • 6:04 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Supreme Court rejects GOP’s third effort to capture Democratic House seat in Missouri

The third time was not the charm.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
2026 WNBA season reaches all-time high with insane demand

Don't sleep on the WNBA after the league's insane growth during the 2026 regular season.

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Sep 25 • 5:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cook Political Report shifts 15 House races toward Democrats
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Sep 25 • 5:31 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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River City Science Academy approved to open a seventh charter school at FSCJ’s Beach Blvd. campus

River City Science Academy announced today permit approvals for construction of a new standalone high school on Beach Boulevard.

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Sep 25 • 4:42 PM EDT • Science • actionnewsjax.com
Black Women. Health. Power.: Creating Space for Connection, Community and Collective Calls to Action

This year marked the 55th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The conference convenes policymakers, advocates, organizers, faith and community leaders in Washington, D.C. to identify the priorities of Black communities that demand legislative action. In the same spirit that brings thousands of changemakers to D.C. for this annual event, […]

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Sep 25 • 4:41 PM EDT • Health • familiesusa.org
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UN Declaration On Pandemic Readiness Appears Headed For Approval In December

A High Level Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response appeared likely to win approval by the United Nations General Assembly - but only

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Sep 25 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
Talking health and welfare in Arkansas District 2

Second District Democratic candidate Chris Jones dissects the One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on the poor.

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Sep 25 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • arktimes.com
Councilmembers call for special hearing on Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia will permanently close its museum after its final day open on Sept. 27.

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Sep 25 • 3:58 PM EDT • Science • nbcphiladelphia.com
U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements

Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”

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Sep 25 • 3:55 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Susan Collins hanging onto Senate seat despite heavy political gravity

The Maine Republican remains locked in a tight race with her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson.

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Sep 25 • 3:41 PM EDT • Politics • nebraska.tv
Pretty Much Every Poll Is Good for Democrats Now

With just weeks to go before the midterms, polls are showing a wide range of Democratic candidates ahead. Here’s a quick scan.

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Sep 25 • 3:38 PM EDT • Politics • nymag.com
Joe Neguse launches initiative to boost Democrats running statewide

Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse is sending volunteers into competitive Colorado districts, backing candidates challenging Republicans Lauren Boebert and Gabe Evans.

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Sep 25 • 3:33 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after release of damaging ethics report

Dale Caldwell’s announcement came less than a day after fellow Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill released the findings and urged him to resign his post.

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Sep 25 • 3:30 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Cook Political Report Gives Major Update on House Races — But It’s Not All Good News for Dems
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Sep 25 • 3:29 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints

New Jersey’s Democratic lieutenant governor has resigned after the governor demanded he step down over allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell

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Sep 25 • 3:01 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Murray, Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Demanding Vought Abandon Any and All Plans to Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding

Lawmakers emphasize need for Republicans to join Democrats and support new guardrails in law to protect the integrity of NIH’s grantmaking process following long line of politically motivated attacks on NIH ICYMI: Senator Murray on Trump’s Latest Plan to Politicize Lifesaving NIH Research ICYMI: Murray on Trump Admin Scrapping Plans for Executive Order to Empower […]

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Sep 25 • 2:51 PM EDT • Politics • murray.senate.gov
How worried are Republicans about the midterms? GOP Senators demand Congress stay in town for a vote on affordability
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Sep 25 • 2:46 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Cook Political Report Gives Major Update on House Races -- But It's Not All Good News for Dems
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Sep 25 • 2:38 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones

The World Health Organization ​said on Friday ‌that the Ebola outbreak caused ​by the ​Bundibugyo virus in the ⁠Democratic Republic ​of the Congo ​has spread to two additional health ​zones, bringing ​the total number affected ‌to ⁠63 across seven provinces.

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Sep 25 • 2:01 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
The future of science according to Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV receives the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, urging its scientists to anticipate the major risks of artificial intelligence and climate change.

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Sep 25 • 1:55 PM EDT • Science • aleteia.org
The Republicans Who Are Over Trump

A president who demanded loyalty is no longer getting it.

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Sep 25 • 1:36 PM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
Apple Code Confirms iPad 12 Specs: A19, 8GB RAM, N1, C1X Modem

The next low-cost iPad will be equipped with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB RAM, according to details found in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. We've heard some of these same specifications in prior rumors, so this is more of a confirmation than a new leak. The iPad 11 has an A16 chip, so the upgrade to the A19 in the 12th-generation iPad will bring a noticeable improvement in performance.

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Sep 25 • 1:12 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Celebrating National Lobster Day with coastal flavors and weekend entertainment at Confab Kitchen and Bar

Confab Kitchen & Bar owner Doug Gross and Chef Jason Hall visit WANF’s ATL Live Show to demonstrate how to assemble a fresh lobster roll for National Lobster Day and share details on Friday live patio music and fall game-day viewing.

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Sep 25 • 1:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • atlantanewsfirst.com
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max Users Experiencing AT&T Cellular Issues

A subset of iPhone 18 Pro Max users in the U.S. are experiencing issues with AT&T cellular connectivity and/or eSIM provisioning, according to complains across the MacRumors Forums, Reddit, and the Apple Support Community. Affected users are unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone calls, text messages, or data. Notably, the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the only new iPhone released this month that is equipped with a Qualcomm cellular modem.

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Sep 25 • 1:02 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
After Tough Primaries, Democrats in Key States Feel Unified, New Polls Find

A majority of Democrats in Maine and Michigan said the primary process strengthened their party heading into November.

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Sep 25 • 1:01 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Napa couple’s chamoy candy business fills local growing demand

Cha Chas Sweets, cofounded by two Napa High School graduates, is filling a growing local demand for a confection with a connection to Mexico.

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Sep 25 • 12:57 PM EDT • Business • pressdemocrat.com
Democrats are gaining steam in some red states, according to Cook Political Report
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Sep 25 • 12:38 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Anthony Gordon addresses Premier League demands amid England squad withdrawals

Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon has spoken about the physical demands of the Premier League on England players after five players withdrew from the ongoing international window

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Sep 25 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Research reveals the science behind the fight against infection | Science and Technology Facilities Council

An academic and industrial partnership has investigated the antimicrobial activity of two types of disinfectant, finding they are more effective when used together.

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Sep 25 • 12:05 PM EDT • Science • wired-gov.net
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican nominee Mike Rogers in his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said this week she will vote for fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in his run for U.S. Senate, ending speculation that she did not endorse his candidacy due to their differences over Israel. […]

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Trump administration runs taxpayer-funded ‘love me’ ad

Democratic lawmakers have demanded more details about the ad

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Sep 25 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
‘Data senator’ ad prompts Frank Farry to send a cease-and-desist letter to his Democratic challenger in Bucks County

An attorney representing state Sen. Frank Farry (R., Bucks) called on Democrat Eileen Hartnett Albillar's campaign to retract the "data senator" advertisement.

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Sep 25 • 11:49 AM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
Atlético-MG defender comments on relationship with Domínguez

Having come through Atlético-MG’s youth academy since the age of 12, center-back Vitão reached the peak of his transition to professional football by scoring his first goal for the senior team at ...

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Sep 25 • 11:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sean Gunn retires from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Rocket raccoon role

LOS ANGELES — Sean Gunn has no plans to continue his motion capture role for "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Rocket raccoon. The physical demands involved in creating Marvel Cinematic

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Sep 25 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Campuses Earn Strong Marks in 2025-26 Nevada School Performance Framework

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) is celebrating strong results across its campuses following the Nevada Department of Education’s release of the 2025-26 Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) ratings. The annual results include performance

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Sep 25 • 11:30 AM EDT • Science • nevadabusiness.com
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Another new poll shows close Maine Senate race

Other UNH results show Democrat Hannah Pingree continuing to lead the pack for governor ahead of Republican Bobby Charles and independent Rick Bennett.

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Sep 25 • 11:26 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Why 3 Texas US House races are worrying Republicans. See which ones

A new Cook Political Report analysis moved three Texas U.S. House races toward Democrats as the GOP fights to keep its majority. See where each stands.

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Sep 25 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Demolition Proposed for Portions of the Business Block Ruins - Palisadian-Post

After months of an uneasy status quo with the stark remains of the historic but devastated Business Block building, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park’s office is attempting to move forward with a plan to demolish and clear half the still-standing walls, while preserving the remaining portions to be incorporated in the site’s eventual redevelopment.… Keep reading

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Sep 25 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • palipost.com
What To Watch For: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

LOUISVILLE MUST AVOID NEGATIVE PLAYS Wake Forest comes into this game with 17 tackles for loss on the season, while UofL has given up 8 tackles for loss in each of their games against FBS competition. A strength for the Wake defense is a clear weakness for the Cards, but they will need to find […]

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Sep 25 • 9:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Empath Health Unveils Dementia Education Program for Clinicians, Caregivers, First Responders

Florida-based Empath Health has launched a new dementia program that combines provider and caregiver education with clinical care. The

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Sep 25 • 9:32 AM EDT • Health • hospicenews.com
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Proposed Changes to Demographic Data Collection in the Census Could Impact Efforts to Address Health and Health Care Disparities

This issue brief provides an overview of the decennial census and discusses potential implications of the changes outlined in a September 2026 proposed rule to prohibit the collection of race and ethnicity data on the census and exclude many noncitizen immigrants from the apportionment count.

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Sep 25 • 9:29 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?

COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World leaders are meeting Friday to review the lessons learned and cement a new approach to prevention and preparation for the next pandemic. Hopes are high that a World Health Organization-led international agreement can move forward.

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Sep 25 • 9:19 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
What are the Lib Dems for? They must champion localism to stay relevant in an age of single-issue politics

Ed Davey’s party are the obvious candidates to push the deeper local democracy that the public is crying out for, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Sep 25 • 9:02 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation

Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.

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Sep 25 • 8:59 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
CVS Health Strengthens Energy Resilience To Support Patient Care

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Originally published on Company NewsroomThe demand for reliable energy continues to grow, and for , dependable operations are essential to serving millions of patients and customers across the country. That's why we're expanding our use of renewable electricity and investing in energy solutions that help reduce emissions, strengthen business resilience and support uninterrupted care.

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Sep 25 • 8:45 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing

A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.

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Sep 25 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • fiercebiotech.com
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Juventus is interested in a move for Manchester City star

Rayan Ait-Nouri was one of the finest left-backs in Europe during his time at Wolves, and the defender demonstrated his quality in numerous matches, prompting Pep Guardiola to sign him for Manchester ...

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Sep 25 • 8:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LeBron James mocked online over viral open-run footage

headlinephotos/Depositphotos LeBron James sparks new 76ers viral debate LeBron James, a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, became the focus of a viral video on September 22, 2026, showing him missing jumpers during an open run at Crespi Carmelite High School in Los Angeles. The footage came from a longer session also featuring NBA players DeMar…

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Sep 25 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sci-Fi Central returns to Science Central with cosplay, games and fantasy-themed activities

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Science Central is bringing back its annual Sci-Fi Central event next month, featuring a full day of cosplay, games, demonstrations and other science fiction and...

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Sep 25 • 8:12 AM EDT • Science • wowo.com
Democrats press RFK Jr. on an ethics agreement change involving law firm fees

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny from congressional Democrats over ethics disclosures | Newsradio 1140 WRVA

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor reveals how one routine vaccine can protect the body and brain as we age.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Capitol agenda: Dems weigh doing Husted a solid - Live Updates

A data center measure easily passed the House last week with more than 200 Democratic votes, but campaign-season politics are making action trickier for the party in the Senate.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Can the Left Make America Fun Again?

Hi friends, I’ve got a piece in The New York Times today about how collective joy — participatory, youthful, anti-corporate — can defeat Trumpism and transform our lives. The basic argument is that politics used to be embedded in communal life: dances, sports leagues, union halls. As that infrastructure disappeared — and more of everyday life was atomized and privatized — politics became something broadcast at people rather than something they did together. NYC-DSA and Zohran provide another model, where socials and face-to-face organizing are tied to a fight vs the corporations that fenced off so much of the good life. Rebuilding that kind of collective fun, I argue, could help bring young people back into politics and, by redistributing America’s wealth, make everyday life more joyful. I would super appreciate it if you’d read the piece, share it, or post comments on it. Thank you! p.s. FYI, Opinion writers don’t get any say over their headlines! More Take action to support the fight of licensed deck officers at Alaska Tanker Company and Overseas Shipholding Group to win a first union contract. This is one of the most important, and underreported, unionization campaigns in America: these workers have a huge amount of power over domestic energy distribution and maritime supply chains, and they’re still without a contract two years after having voted overwhelmingly to unionize. Please sign the public petition here, and if you’re an academic you can sign this support letter.

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Sep 25 • 7:31 AM EDT • Politics • laborpolitics.com
Labour holds on to city seat after by-election

Political balance on the council remains the same with Lib Dems and Labour in a progressive alliance.

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Sep 25 • 7:16 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.” It was part of a broader surge of GOP rhetoric condemning the religious code followed by Muslims in the U.S. and around the world. Muslim American leaders a...

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Sep 25 • 7:03 AM EDT • Politics • wral.com
40 Years and Counting for Student Health and Wellness Fairs at UConn

'You can’t succeed academically if you’re not succeeding in other areas of your life, including your health and well-being'

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Sep 25 • 7:02 AM EDT • Health • today.uconn.edu
Maintaining their own health: Support group offers rest for dementia caregivers

Caregiving is hard, and caregivers need support to continue in this demanding role for days, months and even years.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • thealabamabaptist.org
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot

The Gen Z group that forced out an education minister is demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities.

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Sep 25 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • scmp.com
First wireless eGPU with RTX 5060 Ti set to ship this year, Cyberpunk 2077 demo shown

WiCi One wants to make the eGPU cable optional. The RTX 5060 Ti box uses Wi-Fi 7 and a virtual GPU driver, with shipping planned this year.

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Sep 25 • 6:22 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
The bell tolls for the Academy of Natural Science's museum

Philly is losing a nearly 200-year-old institution and one of the premier museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

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Sep 25 • 6:10 AM EDT • Science • axios.com
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The hard choice Democrats face on Republicans’ anti-trans attacks

They’re being bombarded with attack ads. How do they respond without betraying a vulnerable community?

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
SC will elect ‘outsider’ to U.S. Senate. Whose bid for Congress does it help more?

Neither Democratic nominee Annie Andrews nor Republican candidate U.S. Sen. Darline Graham has been elected to political office.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • thestate.com
Alaskans Dismayed, But Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her Staff

Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.

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Sep 25 • 5:50 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump Is Destroying Public Health. Democrats Need to Fight Back.

If they win in the midterms, the party must move quickly and aggressively to undo the harm Trump and his cronies have caused. It is truly difficult to keep up with the pace of OMB Director Russell Vou...

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Sep 25 • 5:23 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Trump Is Destroying Public Health. Democrats Need to Fight Back.

If they win in the midterms, the party must move quickly and aggressively to undo the harm Trump and his cronies have caused.

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Sep 25 • 5:23 AM EDT • Health • thenation.com
DelVal's Food Science Program Offers Hands-On Path to an In-Demand Industry

DelVal’s Food Science and Technology Program combines biology, chemistry, and food while preparing students for careers in a growing ...

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Sep 25 • 5:17 AM EDT • Science • philadelphia.today
Angie Nixon’s campaign runs through the labor, Civil Rights movements

Nixon’s rise comes as Democrats, Black activists and legal scholars say the gains of the Civil Rights Movement are under attack.

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Sep 25 • 5:10 AM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Opinion | Young Democrats Are Putting the Party Back in Politics. It’s Working.

Fun, free events communicate a larger goal: that everyday people should be able to afford a joyful life.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue.

Accounts raise tantalizing questions about what happens inside a brain afflicted by dementia and whether cognitive abilities could possibly be restored.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
Democrats weigh how to handle data center vote that could benefit a GOP foe

“They say they’re for more affordability,” embattled GOP Sen. Jon Husted said. “This is a chance for everybody to prove it.”

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Sep 25 • 4:45 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
‘Worth the wait’: Social science faculty members describe move to newly renovated 2001 Sheridan Road

For decades, much of Northwestern’s anthropology department had been working out of a two-story house at 1810 Hinman Ave., an Evanston landmark which has faced maintenance issues and is nearly as old as the university. But starting in the 2026-27 academic year, anthropology is one of multiple social science departments moving into one of the...

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Sep 25 • 4:31 AM EDT • Science • dailynorthwestern.com
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Major leagues urge FIFA to urgently reform its governance

Europe’s top leagues have issued a strongly worded joint statement demanding immediate structural changes at FIFA. LALIGA, the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga warn about the risks of the ...

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Sep 25 • 4:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Talks advanced in FC Nantes sale

Waldemar Kita is nearing an agreement to sell FC Nantes to a group of French and Portuguese investors, as per a report from L’Équipe. Kita bought Nantes for €10m back in 2007 and has now set a ��...

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Sep 25 • 4:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Real Threat From Political AI Isn't Lies

New evidence suggests that AI can gain a persuasive advantage by producing far more information far faster than people can respond. Democratic safeguards should make that advantage visible and give citizens control over the tempo.

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Sep 25 • 12:50 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
Berlin’s new political star is offering something all of Europe needs

Elif Eralp wants lower rents and more public housing. It’s not rocket science but mainstream parties still don’t get why they are failing, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Sep 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Recent deaths of people with mental health crises prompt probe demand

Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD oversight board to hire an outside auditor to look at the data and find out why. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

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Sep 24 • 9:59 PM EDT • Health • nbclosangeles.com