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Declaring A Health Emergency Is A ‘Signal Of Failure, Not A Starting Point’
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest alarm level, twice within two years,
Why Hollywood Is Turning Food Into Its Next Business Opportunity
Explore how the 2026 L.A. Times Food Bowl, BLXST’s Everytable partnership and the creator economy reveal new business opportunities in food and entertainment.
Women's college basketball top storylines: JuJu's return, familiar names and transfer mania
3 causes for concern when Broncos host Chiefs on Sunday
The Denver Broncos will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. Here are some things the team should be concerned about.
New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center features a towering space shuttle as well as 100 artifacts and interactive displays.
What I learned about 'Avengers: Doomsday' by seeing 'Wicker'
Doctor Doom, have you heard of the Wicker Husband?
Musk issues dire warning over 3 moves Dems could make if they sweep Washington: 'End of democracy'
Elon Musk warns a Democratic sweep in 2028 could create a permanent one-party state through statehood, immigration and Supreme Court expansion.
The Sediment Of Culture Shapes Political Order
Governing systems are effective when power, ideology and deep culture are aligned.
QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will return for his final season of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday.Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading the Cornhuskers this season.
Mapping birth control access: Dataset captures 12-year state policy trends
Explore how state laws on birth control mandates, 12-month prescription refills and pharmacist prescribing vary across the U.S. in a post-Dobbs landscape.
Shopping for Nevada health coverage? Watch for misleading offers as enrollment opens
Nevada Health Link offers free enrollment help and warns against impersonator websites, pressure tactics and required add-on purchases.Nevadans comparing health
California's first sea turtle eggs could hatch any day now.
Federal biologists made a last-minute decision to relocate the eggs after forecasters predicted high tides would swamp their nests on Orange County beaches.
Video: ’Money in SF politics: Who’s spending big on the election?’
Watch the election panel co-hosted by the San Francisco Public Press and the League of Women Voters of San Francisco at the Internet Archive.
Could Texas Turn Blue? What to Watch in the 2026 Midterms
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
UMaine scientists analyze 4-billion-year-old Martian meteorite
It turns out that the meteorite, called Teghaza 001, is more than 4 billion years old.
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…
Acrisure Stadium will have a quick turnaround this weekend
OU Health earns investment-grade bond rating from Moody’s
Moody’s upgraded OU Health to investment grade, citing stronger finances, state partnerships and specialized care services.
D.C. government weighs suit to stop Trump’s arch, saying it will harm the city
A federal judge on Friday will weigh existing arguments over whether to let the controversial project proceed.
'Crypt Jam': Unearthing the Crypt Keeper’s 1992 hip-hop hit
With the Crypt Keeper back to host AMC’s FearFest 2026, the Halloween season offers a reason to revisit “Crypt Jam,” his 1992 hip-hop deep cut.
Chornobyl's Genetically Unique Dogs Are Likely The Result Of Natural Selection, Not Radiation-Scrambled DNA
Wild dogs living near the remnants of the Chornobyl nuclear plant are genetically distinct, but the reason is a little more subtle than you might think.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026: Election Day preview, new Bears stadium proposal revealed, and more
As Election Day nears, Gov. Pritzker invests millions of dollars in out-of-state candidates. Here in Illinois, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sets up a hotline so voters can report possible fraud and voter intimidation.
Genworth CEO to retire at year’s end
McInerneyGenworth CEO Tom McInerney will retire at year’s end, with CFO Jerome Upton expected to take over as president and CEO.
Stephanie Link says Amazon's retail business isn't suffering from a demand slowdown
Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors reacts to Amazon earnings and why the stock is falling premarket.
CBS Sports analyst backs Florida to cover against Georgia in Week 9
CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli backs Florida to cover a 12.5-point spread against Georgia, citing Buster Faulkner's history against the Bulldogs.
Study links Chicago school closures to rise in neighborhood shootings
A study found a 10.2% increase in shootings near 50 Chicago schools closed in 2013. Reusing vacant school buildings appeared to mitigate the increase.
Darren Paltrowitz brings entertainment experience to Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Long Beach resident Darren Paltrowitz is using his entertainment journalism and podcasting experience to develop creative programming for young adults at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, connecting local communities with new ideas, cultural experiences and unexpected topics.
Will daylight saving time ever become permanent? Health experts hope not
Clocks turn back an hour this weekend. A new study warns that year-round daylight saving time would mean millions more dark school commutes, with greater risk of deadly crashes.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will probably destroy each other after the sun runs out of fuel, new simulations hint
The outer solar system will descend into chaos just a few billion years after the sun exhausts its fuel — much sooner than scientists previously thought, a new study suggests.
Why Jordan Watford is back at Queens for year 2
Coveted by high-majors, Jordan Watford returns to Queens to improve his game.
The Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio's defeat and flight to U.S.
Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential runoff
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signs Great River lease for relocation
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signed a lease for 32,808 square feet at Sunrise Business Center in Great River, relocating from Patchogue.
Vikings GM “Madman” on Phones as Team Eyes Upgrades: Report
The Minnesota Vikings are asking around ahead of the November 10 trade deadline and are focusing on several positions. Running back, offensive line, and defensive line seem to be the areas they are focusing on. This was reported by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer on Friday morning.This undoubtedly echoes further sentiments by analysts across the league, […] The post Vikings GM “Madman” on Phones as Team Eyes Upgrades: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Red carpet to roulette wheel: The celebrity casino regulars of 2026
Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Republican National Convention.
New Business: Mourning Coffee Co. opens in Pembroke; 'Coffee...
Pembroke’s Mourning Coffee Co. brings a Gothic horror theme to Suncook Village, while new cafes open in Littleton and plan a Windham location.
Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country
Norway has turned to a bit of toilet humor in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments insulting the Scandinavian country and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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...
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving on Jan. 31
Brett Yormark is stepping down as commissioner of the Big 12, effective on Jan.31, 2027, the conference announced on Friday.Yormark, who became the league's fifth commissioner in 2022, plans to take another job outside of college sports, per multiple reports.
Note on Emerging Science: Spring-Loaded Spider Trap
Late summer into early fall is spider season, when you seem to find spiders everywhere, spinning their silk masterpieces or lurking in a dark corner. In this week’s note on emerging science, Living on Earth’s Don Lyman reports on a particularly impressive Australian spider that builds a spring-loaded trap to catapult unwitting ants into its web for dinner.
This Couple Turned a Macabre Hobby — Writing to Serial Killers — Into a ‘Skyrocketing’ Business: ‘People Are Fascinated By Death’
Cathee Shultz and JD Healy give their customers an up-close look at death.
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…
Patrick Stewart found 'Star Trek' fame but always returned to Shakespeare and the stage
Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Patrick Stewart Found 'Star Trek' Fame but Always Returned to Shakespeare and the Stage
LONDON (AP) — Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage. And it was the stage to which he returned time and again, even after “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “X-Men” made him a Hollywood star. The theater was where Stewart felt at home, and ...
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett unveils plan to end dark money in politics
Bennett said that as governor, he would require full disclosure of political funding to end anonymous spending.
Kern County Public Health shares Halloween safety tips for families
Hugging Face Launches ProtoStar to Tackle Science's Data Problem
There’s a lot of scientific data out there – and universities, government agencies, and research labs have spent decades collecting it. This includes everything from climate change to human biology. Much of it is publicly available. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean other researchers can easily use it. Sometimes, just getting the data into a usable […]
Michigan State's Exhibition Losses: Good or Bad?
Early stumbles against UConn and Marquette have Spartan fans on edge. Discover how Tom Izzo’s grueling schedule turns exhibition adversity into a strategic blueprint for Big Ten dominance.
US health department to remove broad black box warning from three estrogen patch products
Oct 30 () - The US health department on Friday approved the removal of the strictest "black box" warnings from the labels of three estradiol transdermal patches, the hormone therapies used to treat ...
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.
Georgia diner serves up breakfast with a side of politics
Steve Doocy joins 'Fox & Friends' from a diner in Hiram, Georgia, to discuss voter concerns.
What First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) reported record third-quarter 2026 pre-tax, pre-provision and bottom-line earnings, supported by loan and deposit growth, an expanded net interest margin and lower expenses. President and CEO Dave Seiler said earnings per share increased 6% from the s
‘Business is booming, and jobs are still being cut’: Ursula warns workers as Amazon’s record margin follows more layoffs
Amazon cut about 250 more jobs this week, then reported its highest operating margin ever.
Squish, stretch, sell: Michiana 8th grader turns custom toy business into viral hit
Lexi Long launched Slime & Squish to fund a class trip to D.C. — now her creations have garnered millions of views online.
Seven young condors released in northern California
The large birds of prey are clawing their way back from the brink of extinction.
Penn State vs. Purdue: Three Keys to Victory
Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium Saturday to host 3-4 Purdue. Will this be the Nittany Lions' first Big Ten win of the season, or will the Boilermakers snap a 22-year-long losing streak against the blue and white? If Penn State hopes to turn the four-game losing streak into an 8-4 season, the former must …
Jensen Ackles and Justin Hartley reunite for mysterious new mission in ‘Tracker’ clip (exclusive)
Jensen Ackles will make his much-anticipated return as Russell Shaw and team up with Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw in the Nov. 1 episode of ‘Tracker.’
Historic Stockyards City to Host Inaugural ‘Big Ball in Cowtown’ with Entertainment by Rep. Jay Steagall
Western swing, heritage, and community fellowship take center stage next week as Stockyards City Main Street hosts the first-ever "Big Ball in Cowtown" on Friday, November 6, at FOP Lodge 123 (1624 S Agnew Ave) in Oklahoma City. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and serves as a major fundraiser to preserve and celebrate the
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...
NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Ozarks Senior Gets Front-Row Seat to Guatemalan Politics
A passion for politics and public service took University of the Ozarks senior Gabriel Mendoza of Guatemala straight to the halls of his home country’s Congress this past summer, where he gained a firsthand look at the legislative process through a unique internship opportunity. Mendoza, a triple major in business management, psychology and political science, […]
Is AI cannibalizing Google's search business?
In the Loop, Host Ejaaz Ahamadeen breaks down the market reaction to Alphabet's (GOOGL, GOOG) latest earnings and the growing concerns surrounding its core search business. Ahamadeen examines signs of slowing search revenue growth and how AI-powered search tools could be disrupting Google's traditional advertising model.
Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by Vatican
Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot from Vatican City to vote in Illinois' midterm elections, potentially the first pope to vote in a U.S. election.
How the Vikings Can Neutralize Jahmyr Gibbs and Upset Detroit
Vikings plan to exploit Jahmyr Gibbs, trade deadline buzz, and Flores' defensive "opus"—all on The Real Forno Show.
Netanyahu loses majority as Israel's political parties seek path to new government
With final election results leaving both major blocs short of a majority, Fox News Digital reporter Efrat Lachter reports from Israel on the negotiations that could determine the country's next government.
Milan and Juventus set sights on Ghilardi
Daniele Ghilardi is carving out an increasingly important place for himself in Gian Piero Gasperini’s pecking order. After a season with few chances, the 2003-born defender has begun to find greater...
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...
Western Pennsylvania business bankruptcy filings surge in Q3
More businesses in the Pittsburgh area filed for bankruptcy during the third quarter of 2026 as 65 took action after local filings dropped to 38 during Q2.
Michigan Teachers Head Back to School for Science of Reading Training
In 2010, Karlee Little attended Central Michigan University to learn how to teach elementary school. Now a veteran teacher, she’s back in the classroom as a student. Little, like so many Michigan teac...
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Early returns on LeBron James, Joel Embiid and the 76ers: How Philly is finding success
UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…
Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms
President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled.
Kansas City has multiple marquee concerts in November. Here are 6 you can attend
Country and rock highlight Kansas City’s November concerts.
Scientists Are Helping Blind People See Again by Turning Other Eye Cells Into Light Sensors
Nobel-winning science is helping people see again, and it started with algae.
Two Dans, three Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy evokes 2024 WA fiasco
In Washington, the same-name scenario played out in 2024 when three-term Attorney General Bob Ferguson entered as the odds-on favorite in the race for governor.
Brewers fans flood streets for a long-awaited championship victory parade
Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the franchise’s first World Series title.
Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date
Had someone told New York Giants fans that the team would be leading the division entering Week 8 of the NFL season, the logical assumption a fan might have had is that quarterback Jaxson Dart had taken the next step in his development and cemented himself as the future of the franchise.Instead, it’s been a […] The post Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 and beyond
Check out what’s going on around the area.
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 […]
General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings
Oct 30 (Reuters) - General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on strong bookings in its Gulfstream business jet and shipbuilding units, sending the defense contractor's shares up about 4% before the bell.
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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Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Cowboys defense to earn their third win?
WeWork CEO explains what it takes to fix a damaged company coming out of bankruptcy
As part of Business Insider's The Long Play, John Santora shared what it takes to turn a damaged company into one built to last
Brewers World Series championship parade, rally live coverage
We have live coverage of the parade and rally in Milwaukee to celebrate the Brewers' World Series championship.
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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Wall Street Journal columnist visits FSU, talks post-midterm politics
As parties keep a close eye on the 2026 midterm, conservative columnist Kimberley Strassel addressed the future of American politics after November.
Survivor Sweat marketplace offers Circa contestants life after elimination
Survivor Sweat is an online marketplace where participants in Circa football contests can list all or a portion of their entries for sale, and where buyers can purchase them.
Heated Tobacco: A New Trend That Is Raising Heart Health Concerns
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding that just one session can affect cardiovascular function. These ...
Roma make first approach for Frosinone’s Kvernadze
Massimiliano Alvini’s Frosinone never ceases to amaze, and they’re the great revelation of this Serie A season. The Gialloblu crushed Lecce 5-1 yesterday and continue to occupy the top spots of th...
LSU Football’s NFL Draft Stock: Entering Week 9
Injuries begin to hurt NFL Draft stocks, but a return could change that.
Voters weigh in as early turnout builds in WA’s tight swing district
As Election Day approaches, voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District discuss their hopes, concerns and choices in a closely watched tight race.
St. John Bosco vs Mater Dei: How to watch California high school football clash
Schneider to shift eastern rail business to Norfolk Southern from CSX
Schneider National will make Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider as the railroad pursues a merger with Union Pacific.
The Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook
An expensive new way to doodle.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Q2 2027 Earnings Call Is Live
Zee Entertainment Enterprises's quarterly earnings call has just begun.Live earnings calls are not yet supported in the mobile app. To listen and follow along in real time, open TradingView website in your browser.
'Time is the fire in which we burn': 2 major cast losses roc...
The deaths of Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart have prompted an outpouring of grief across the enduring “Star Trek” fan community.
Did Farmers Change RFK Jr.'s Mind, or Did Politics Force MAHA to Retreat?
The MAHA movement is reshaping its relationship with American agriculture, but tensions over pesticides, glyphosate and modern farming practices remain. The post MAHA’s evolving relationship with mode...