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NFC North standings update: Where do Detroit Lions stand?
As the Detroit Lions enter Week 8 of the 2026-27 NFL season, how do things stand in the NFC North?
ESPN shares Lions' updated NFL power rankings, top offseason addition
Detroit made a slight jump in ESPN's power rankings entering Week 8. And the network picked the Lions' top offseason addition.
Binghamton University hosts spooky science experiments at Phelps Mansion Museum
Binghamton University brought its Physics Outreach Project to the Phelps Mansion Museum today.
Curt Cignetti blew it. Indiana’s title defense somehow survived
Curt Cignetti’s clock-management blunder nearly cost Indiana a win over Minnesota and could have put the Hoosiers’ national title defense in peril.
Patriots sign Lan Larison to 53-man roster
New England Patriots RB Lan Larison signed to 53-man roster
Curt Cignetti reacts to Indiana football overtime win vs Minnesota: 'This is entertainment'
On Halloween, IU coach Curt Cignetti received a gift, which will taste sweeter after his Hoosiers pulled out a comeback win.
Steelers sign Brandon Smith to 53-man roster
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Brandon Smith added to 53-man roster
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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.
BLSAS (CO-OP) Varsity Football @ General Brown
The Bishop Ludden/Syracuse Academy of Science varsity football team has an away playoff game @ General Brown (Dexter, NY) today @ 7p.
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.
Once Upon a Farm to Host Business Update Conference Call on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
BERKELEY, Calif., October 31, 2026--Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) (the "Company"), a leading high-growth company driving systemic improvement in childhood nutrition, today announced that John Foraker, CEO and Co-Founder, will host a business update conference call and webcast on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s voluntary recall issued on October 30, 2026.
Thunder vs. Rockets: Live updates, highlights for Saturday's game
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets: Live updates, highlights for Saturday's game.
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.
Bengals suggested as surprise fit ahead of NFL trade deadline
Would the Bengals make this move if it became available?
All 5 CBS Sports experts pick Florida to reach Final Four
All five CBS Sports experts picked Florida to reach the Final Four, while two have the Gators winning the national championship.
Steelers' Rico Dowdle looking to progress up on-ramp after injury
The Steelers are looking to take sole possession of first place in the division and avenge a Week 4 loss to Cleveland.
Zendaya channels Halle Berry with risqué recreation for Halloween
Zendaya's channeled her inner Halle Berry with a risqué recreation of one of the Oscar-winning actor's most iconic red carpet looks for Halloween.
Zach Charbonnet set to make season debut in Week 8
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet is off the Seattle injury report and is good to go to make his season debut
Kyle Whittingham looks ahead to Michigan State after Rutgers win
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham prepares for his first rivalry game against Michigan State after beating Rutgers.
USC vs Ohio State live updates: highlights, predictions, analysis
Is this Lincoln Riley's last stand at USC? Follow along as we live-blog the Trojans against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Coliseum:
Live updates: Sixers visit Hornets for Halloween showdown
Follow along for live updates as the Sixers play the second night of a back-to-back.
RJ Harvey placed on IR
Broncos RB RJ Harvey will be placed in IR following a knee injury in practice this week
FOX Sports Power Rankings: Where did the Browns land in Week 8?
We have a new set of power rankings to look at ahead of Week 8.
Today in White Sox History: October 31
On the same day we said hello to Will Venable, it was goodbye, Yoán Moncada
CBS Sports Power Rankings: Where did the Browns land in Week 8?
The Browns continue working their way up power rankings ahead of Week 8.
Drayk Bowen suffers 'significant' injury, dealing Notre Dame major blow
Notre Dame captain Drayk Bowen suffered a significant ankle injury vs. Navy and is likely out for the rest of the regular season.
These are Notre Dame's five stars at Navy
These are the five stars from Notre Dame's 35-13 win against the Navy Midshipmen.
L'Jarius Sneed placed on Injured Reserve
Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed's knee injury sends him to the Reserve/Injured list
Week 8 injury report for Bears
Bears list two players as questionable ahead of Week 8 game
Jaguars pass-catcher named Week 8 fantasy football sleeper
One Jacksonville Jaguars pass-catcher was named a fantasy football sleeper in Week 8.
Carsen Ryan elevated for Week 8
Browns TE Carsen Ryan called up from practice squad before Week 8 game
James Mitchell called up from practice squad
Cowboys TE James Mitchell will be available to play in Week 8 after call up
P.J. Locke activated from IR
Cowboys S P.J. Locke back on 53-man roster after being activated from Injured Reserve
4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5
The PS5 generation hasn't been like prior ones. If you're in the market for a console today, know about the shortcomings before jumping in.
Science Notes – Following the lead: the impact of the metal industry in medieval England
While today the health impacts of lead exposure are well documented, in the past its hazards were unknown, a silent killer that had an impact on potentially millions of people…
After living through century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
In interviews across Florida, centenarians said they are as divided politically as the rest of America. They see today’s political races as increasingly bleak and divisive. Still, they have not given up on voting.
Micah Parsons has target for his return
Packers DE Micah Parsons expected back at practice next week and plans to be ready for Week 12
5 Seahawks players to watch vs. Bears
Here are the Seahawks players we'll be watching on Monday night against the Bears.
Alperen Sengun cleared to return after missing last two games
Alperen Sengun cleared to return after missing last two games
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Guthrie, 84, the mother of “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona in February.
ESPN's College GameDay picks Week 9's biggest games
See who the College GameDay crew picked to win this week's biggest games across college football.
TreVeyon Henderson questionable for Week 8
TreVeyon Henderson's status for Miami game remains in question
Here's a New Tour of Apple's HomeView Software
Broadcasts app developer Steve Troughton-Smith has shared a Halloween treat for us today: a tour of the software on Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub. Apple has already demoed the HomeView to selected tech reporters and content creators, but Troughton-Smith offers a closer look at several features, interfaces, and apps.
Jesse Minter's first 7 Ravens games reveal progress, major concerns
Jesse Minter's Ravens are 4-3 after seven games. Here's what's working, what's not and the biggest challenges facing Baltimore's first-year coach
Game Thread: Michigan Football at Rutgers
Michigan Football hits the road to take on Rutgers this afternoon. Join us in today’s Game Thread!
Rashee Rice removed from injury report
Rashee Rice set to return to action versus Broncos
Landen Williams-Callis scores game-winning touchdown in final minute
Rushing for nearly 300 yards again, the future Longhorn is now 236 yards away from 10,000 yards for his career.
Astronomers may have been wrong about what ended the 'Cosmic Dark Age,' new study hints
How did the universe transition from an impenetrable fog of hydrogen into the bright and starlit cosmos we see today? Astronomers think they're onto the answer.
Ravens cornerbacks see redemption after being dominated by the Bengals
Baltimore's cornerbacks struggled during Cincinnati's second-half comeback and now face Josh Allen and Buffalo's explosive passing game
KaVontae Turpin won't play in Week 8
KaVontae Turpin to remain sidelined with injury to ribs
Tennessee football all-time results on Halloween
Tennessee football all-time results on October 31.
DJ Moore questionable for Week 8
DJ Moore hoping to play versus Ravens despite shoulder ailment
Court order puts Glenville back in Ohio football playoffs, but another twist follows
The Tarblooders’ originally scheduled game is now scheduled for Saturday at noon, but their is now refusing to play.
🚨 Nunes, Bouaddi, Haaland: XIs for Manchester City-Brighton
Manchester City need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after last weekend's defeat. They will look to do so against a Brighton side coming off a loss to Liverpool.Today's match at the ...
Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Our game preview for the Browns and Steelers in Week 8 is now live.
The big questions we get answered by today’s Alonso selection
Injuries have forced Xabi Alonso into changes today, creating opportunities for some players to shine.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Goo...
CBS Sports calls Florida one of strongest preseason No. 1s in years
CBS Sports ranked Florida No. 1 and called the Gators one of the strongest preseason No. 1 teams of the past 15 years.
Caleb Williams will outshine Sam Darnold on Monday Night Football
Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams will clash on Monday, but Caleb will put on a show in this battle of NFC contenders
How to watch Oregon vs. Northwestern: Time, TV channel, streaming
Looking to watch Oregon vs. Northwestern in Week 9? We've got all the streaming, betting and game information you need.
Browns among 'dream trades' involving a quarterback
Browns are listed as a "dream" landing sport for a backup quarterback ahead of the trade deadline.
Drake Equation: The "Second Most-Famous Equation In Science" Turns 65 This Week. Is It Still Relevant Today?
Meant as a back-of-the-envelope calculation, it has gone on to become perhaps the second most famous equation in physics.
Confirmed Man United XI vs Chelsea
Manchester United visit Chelsea today for a 12.30pm kick-off in the Premier League.Here is the confirmed line-up for the game.Goalkeeper and DefenceSenne Lammens is in goal.Leny Yoro is the right-back...
Hornets vs. 76ers: How to watch, projected lineups and more
The Charlotte Hornets host the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night, with both teams on the second night of a back-to-back.
Notre Dame at Navy live updates: Score, highlights and analysis
Notre Dame plays Navy in a pivotal midseason showdown. Follow along here for live scoring updates, highlights, injury news and instant analysis.
WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: An excellent example of science at work
Today: Happy Celtic New Year’s Eve!
Sports on TV/radio listings: Oct. 31
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
Georgia high school record-holders meet in Georgia-Florida rivalry
Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Florida's Aaron Philo hold state high school passing records. Now, the quarterbacks meet in a major SEC rivalry.
Wisconsin given nearly 10% chance to make College Football Playoffs
How realistic is it that Wisconsin makes the college football playoff?
4 keys to a Commanders' Week 8 victory over Eagles
The Washington Commanders have a perfect opportunity to finally win a conference game, so here's what needs to happen.
In Wisconsin farm country, burden of high prices transcends politics
Wisconsin farmers are feeling the squeeze — and it could shake up one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races. With diesel topping $6 a gallon, fertilizer costs soaring and profits shrinking, even longtime Republican voters are questioning the direction of the country. Could frustration on the farm change the outcome in November?
Is Texas A&M playing college football today?
Are Mike Elko's Aggies playing today in Week 9 of the 2026 college football season? Here's a look at Texas A&M remaining schedule.
“Just a little careless,” Jalen Brunson said. “And …
“Just a little careless,” Jalen Brunson said. “And …
“Obviously, when you add arguably the greatest player …
“Obviously, when you add arguably the greatest player …
You got to kinda keep your composure. And I remember …
You got to kinda keep your composure. And I remember …
How to watch Nebraska football vs. Washington: Time, TV channel
It's Nebraska vs. Washington in Big Ten football action. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin trusting God after season-ending injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is trusting God after his season-ending torn patellar tendon against the 49ers.
College applicants are ruling out schools over state politics
A new survey finds that one-third of college applicants decide against applying to a school solely over partisan politics in its state.
Is Tennessee football playing today? Vols game schedule
2026 Tennessee football schedule: Are the Vols playing today?
Rutgers football vs Michigan live updates, score and analysis
Rutgers football hosts Michigan today in Week 9 of the college football season. Follow along here for updates.
Where to watch USC vs. Ohio State today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Trojans vs. Buckeyes
Here's everything you need to know about USC vs. Ohio State, including TV channel and streaming options for the college football matchup.
"Obviously there's a lot more opportunity out there …
"Obviously there's a lot more opportunity out there …
New FAIR Health platform maps chronic disease prevalence across the United States
Today, FAIR Health launches FAIR Health Atlas, a free epidemiological reporting platform incorporating data on the commercially insured population.
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) Q3 Earnings Narrow Losses As Cash Flow Improves
Starz Entertainment came into this earnings print as a cheap, loss‑making streaming play, with the stock down over the past month and quarter despite a price tag of about 0.3x sales. Q3 2026 results landed with more bite than the long term story suggests, featuring total revenue of US$322.4m and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization of US$44m that beat expectations. The market reaction was muted, with the share price up just 1.6% today, while the underlying message...
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 31, 2026
Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? We have you covered.
Prisma Health hosts reverse trick-or-treat parade
Halloween came early today for some young patients at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital- Midlands.
Lakers make final decision on Ziaire Williams for Friday's game
Will forward Ziaire Williams return to game action for the Lakers on Friday versus the Warriors?
Daron Payne suffers significant injury Friday
Commanders DT Daron Payne injured during Friday's practice
Jaguars rookie ranked No. 1 among NFL’s third-round picks
Sports Illustrated ranked Jaguars starting guard Emmanuel Pregnon No. 1 among third-round rookies through the first half of the 2026 season.