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Orioles have 1 clear roster need for 2027 MLB season
The Orioles should focus on improving in this area.
The Business School Paradox
Business schools should be more than trade schools. But you can't teach a profession without knowing how it is practiced.
High school sports results for Saturday, Sept. 20
High school volleyball, soccer, cross-country and tennis teams were in action in the Appleton and Green Bay areas.
Georgia Ports celebrates truck drivers, truckers help connect Georgia business to the world
The Georgia Ports Authority recognized the essential role of truck drivers this week with appreciation events and technology updates at facilities across the state. Nearly 80 percent of container trade at the Port of Savannah now moves by truck, prompting new investments in driver safety and terminal efficiency.
Planetary Health Check 2026 finds mounting pressures across Earth's life support systems
Seven breached Planetary Boundaries continue to worsen as record ocean heat, droughts, floods, wildfires and extreme heat reveal an Earth system under strain, according to the latest Planetary Health ...
Dawn James Named Inaugural Executive Director of the Texas Energy Buyers Alliance - CEBA
AUSTIN — The Texas Energy Buyers Alliance (TEBA) is pleased to announce Dawn James as its inaugural executive director, bringing an experienced Texas energy and business leader to the helm as the alliance expands its work on behalf of large energy customers across the state. “This is a critical moment for Texas. We face unprecedented […]
Marysville police shut down 21 illicit massage businesses in Snohomish County investigation
The Marysville Police Department said its investigation into illicit massage businesses is prompting a broader law-enforcement effort across Snohomish County.
If You Find the iPhone 18 Pros Boring, You're Gonna Love the 20th Anniversary iPhone
Forget the iPhone Duo; next year's iPhone Pros, marking the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, might be way more interesting.
'Cloud hangs over' Rose's underperforming Cherries
Bournemouth's 1-0 loss against Liverpool saw Marco Rose's side head into the international break failing to register a single win in their opening five league games of the season. Questions are now being raised about squad depth, tactics and how Rose's team are not able to capitalise on leads in games. The Cherries have made just two changes to their Premier League starting XIs under their new boss this season - the fewest of any side.
What's the Latest on Syracuse Basketball Transfer Amarri Monroe?
The Orange are looking to add the impact player to the roster, but there are complications here.
Spain on alert over potential new migrant crossing into Ceuta
Albares said Rabat was 'receptive' to tackling online calls for young Moroccans to cross into Ceuta
Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 21, 2026 – Traveling to Mars has been a major human aspiration for the last half century. In the last three decades, aerospace scientists and engineers have taken significant steps in exploring the fourth planet from the sun with several rover landings. So, why is it a must for humans to […]
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AMC Entertainment (AMC) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
15 Science Facts for the Biggest Geeks Among Us
The more we learn about the universe, the human body, animals, physics, and the microscopic world around us, the more obvious it becomes that some of the coolest facts sound completely made up. A tiny...
Red Sox Roman Anthony Makes Personal Admission After Playoff Clinch
The Boston Red Sox lost to the Rays 5-1 on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field. The game itself did not matter. What happened later did.The Braves beat the Astros to eliminate Houston from wild card contention, and the Red Sox’ postseason berth became official. Players pulled on celebration gear and goggles, posed for a team […] The post Red Sox Roman Anthony Makes Personal Admission After Playoff Clinch appeared first on HEAVY.
Tampa General Hospital Named2026 NRC Health® Best in Brand Winner
The award recognizes how a health system’s reputation resonates in their community. Sept. 2, 2026 — Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Florida’s Premier Academic Health System™, has been named a 2026 NRC Health® Best in Brand Winner — a national distinction awarded to only 10 health systems across the country each year. The award recognizes healthcare organizations […]
50 Women to Watch in the Digital Entertainment Business 2026
Women have never wielded more influence over the direction of the entertainment business than they do now. Across Hollywood and the broader media landscape, women are making critical decisions about what gets made, how it is marketed and distributed, where consumers watch it, and, increasingly, the technology and business models that determine how entertainment companies … Continue reading "50 Women to Watch in the Digital Entertainment Business 2026"
Trump 'grand conspiracy' probe continues with subpoenas after prosecutor's exit
Investigators face not only legal hurdles and personnel upheaval but an impatient White House after more than a year of fits and starts
Boxing foundation aims to help England sports clubs
The Brightstar Boxing Foundation, based in Shifnal, wants to reach clubs across the country.
Brightstar Boxing Foundation aims help sports clubs across England
The Brightstar Boxing Foundation, based in Shifnal, wants to reach clubs across the country.
Indiana recognizes National Forensic Science Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Gov. Mike Braun has proclaimed Sept. 20-26 as Forensic Science Week in Indiana, recognizing the role forensic science plays in criminal investigations across the state....
Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events"
Microsoft may soon show ads during downtime moments in PC and Xbox games, similar to free-to-play mobile games.
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’
Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.”.
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’
Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.” | WWL
Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’
Louisa Proske is making her Met debut directing Verdi’s “Macbeth.” | WBEN
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
Three experts from Rice will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.
Kora and guitar meet in cross-cultural collaboration
Mandingue musician Ballaké Sissoko and British folk artist Piers Faccini will share the College of the Atlantic Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center stage in musical conversation on Monday, Sept.
Explore what makes us human at the 16th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival
The 16th annual Wisconsin Science Festival will explore the science of Us — who we are, what it means to be human, and what humans are capable of — all across the state from Oct 15-25.
Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power
Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's largest economy as well as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's weakening hold on power.
Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature
Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates.
Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exit
Justice Department officials are pressing forward with an investigation of President Donald Trump's foes despite the departure of prosecutor Joe diGenova, who had been leading it for months.
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/21/26: Signing Off
Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!
Bo French opponent Jon Rosenthal offers wisdom on Railroad Commission
Bo French’s racist comments spark outrage while opponent Jon Rosenthal, an oil and gas engineer, proposes smarter policies, writes columnist Chris Tomlinson.
Jason Statham, The Making of Hollywood's Ultimate Bad Boy
Jason Statham rose from a sportsman and fashion model to become one of Hollywood's biggest action stars. His breakthrough came through Guy Ritchie's films, followed by iconic roles in The Transporter,...
The Political Earthquake From Germany’s China Shock
For decades, Germany’s stability rested on an implicit bargain: high-value manufacturing would provide good jobs, strong export revenues, and broad-based prosperity, which political institutions would translate into social cohesion. Competition from China shakes that bargain to its foundations. MUNICH—September 6, 2026, could mark a turning point in Germany’s postwar political history. In the Saxony-Anhalt state […]
Transformative Biological and Environmental Frontiers: Synthesizing the 2026 Tang Prize Science Laureates
The Tang Prize in Sustainable Development and Biopharmaceutical Science honors pivotal scientific advances that improve global health, restore damaged ecosystems, and deliver transformative medical treatments. The 2026 science laureates, Professor Susan Solomon for Sustainable Development, along with Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, Dr. Michel Sadelain, and Dr. Carl H. June for Biopharmaceutical Science, demonstrate how disciplined
Arkansas health department schedules free flu clinics statewide
The Arkansas Department of Health will host free community flu vaccine clinics across the state beginning Monday.
Largest U.S. survey of Huguette Caland's work arrives at Hammer Museum
The Lebanese-born painter, sculptor and fashion designer Huguette Caland's life was as wild and audacious as her art. A Hammer Museum retrospective unpacks the once L.A.-based artist's remarkable legacy.
Islanders Preseason News: Kids’ first look
The Islanders opened the preseason schedule Sunday afternoon vs. the Devils with a lineup largely made of prospects and AHLers who mostly know they will not make the opening roster. But Cal Ritchie — the only NHL regular from last year — and Victor Eklund impressed Pete DeBoer, according to his post-game scrum, and Cole […]
Houston Rockets season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction
The Houston Rockets can be contenders again with Fred VanVleet back from injury to help make year two of the Kevin Durant era a smoother ride.
Toronto Raptors season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction
After waiting more than a month for the Kawhi Leonard trade to be finalized, the Toronto Raptors are now an intriguing team in the Eastern Conference.
‘Stunning’ Level of Support for Universal Health Care: Jayapal
Even more people want Medicare for All than did last December, a new poll shows.
‘We need more cash’: Democrats privately flashing alarms over GOP spending deluge in midterms
Top Democrats across the country are privately warning that they do not have enough cash in the November midterm battle to capitalize on what could be their party’s best political environment in over a decade and are at serious risk of leaving winnable seats on the table.
This USDA lab has studied threats to food and farms for decades. Now its scientists must relocate
Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research will be left behind.
Yankees news: Trent Grisham might not return until playoffs
Grisham’s path back to the roster is complicated, Schmidt reports biceps soreness/cramping; AL East dream slipping away
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time
With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances.
‘Twiggy: The Woman Behind the Icon’ turns lens on legend
Having spent a half-century plus as a successful actor, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, Twiggy, who turned 77 last Saturday, is pausing to look back with Sadie Frost’s comprehensive documentary.
Missed World Cup Boost
Passenger traffic declined at all four local airports in July for the second straight month as higher fuel costs drove up fares and prompted consumers to
NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 21, 2026
Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.
Medallion Acquired Andros, Benefits Frenzy, and RIP to the NTAP
Medallion just made its first acquisition with Andros and the deal already looks less like a milestone than a starting gun.
Science Advances celebrates 100 years of electron spin from quantum sensors to dark matter
Special issue reviews spin physics breakthroughs and future challenges across semiconductors, dark matter and quantum field theory
A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened next
By Muskan Singh & ET Science Desk, Global Desk For decades, salt marshes across New York City’s Jamaica Bay had been disappearing. At Big Egg Marsh, scientists decided to try something that could reveal whether one damaged piece of marsh could be given a better chance to survive. The solution was surprisingly simple, to raise... Read More
High diesel prices pressure Colorado agriculture
Silage harvest has begun in earnest in Colorado, and the choppers and trucks and pack tractors are all rolling and making east-slope mountains of cow chow. The silage will be used as part of cattle rations at dairies, ranches and feedyards across the area and the availability and growing conditions for silage and the state’s […]
Med Center Health 10K runners pounded the pavement Saturday
The Med Center Health 10K Classic, in its 47th year, was run Saturday , Sept. 19, 2026, at the Bowling Green Ballpark. The event featured a 10K wheelchair race, 10K race, 5K race and the Children’s Classic Run. Titus Winders won the men’s overall title with Corbin Harris coming in second and Wayne Blas third. Purity Sanga won the women’s overall title with Daisy Jepkosgei second and Rachel Tinius third. Matthew Porterfield won the wheelchair race with Matt Davis coming in second. Aerelle Jones won with 10K female wheelchair race. The top three male 5K winners were, in order, Lucas Page, Jay Beckner and Logan Rose. The top three female 5K winners were, in order, Sarah-Emily Woodward, Anna Cline and Autumn Tandy. (Joe Imel/Daily News)
I-5 Rose Quarter closure puts pressure on local businesses
Week 2 of Portland’s southbound I-5 Rose Quarter closure is lengthening commutes and hurting nearby businesses. Hayden Island’s Island Cafe reports sales down 40%, while I-5-area restaurants hope customers still come.
I-dle's Soyeon tops Korean music charts with 'I'm Gonna Toesa'
The i-dle leader’s solo track 'I’m Gonna Toesa' has struck a chord with listeners and reached No. 1 across major Korean music charts.
Local Texas Roadhouse meat-cutters to compete in Knoxville
Three employees of Texas Roadhouse in Greeneville are among 31 professional meat cutters from across the region who will compete Sept. 22 in the first round of the Qualifier Meat
‘Resident Evil’ scares up franchise-best $60 million premiere, pushing horror to new box office record
This year’s slate of horror films have put 2026 in contention for the highest grossing box office year in the genre’s history following the $60 million franchise-best open for Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil.’
Filipina Physician-Scientist Named National Finalist for 2026 ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women
Dr. Venus Oliva Cloma-Rosales, Founder of 101 Health Research, has been named the Philippine National Finalist in the Mid-Career category of the 2026 UL Research Institutes ASEAN–U.S. Science Prize for Women. Her work uses artificial intelligence and health data science to support inclusive, resilient healthcare and evidence-based decision-making in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. MANILA, […]
Charlize Theron on ‘The Odyssey’ Becoming Universal’s Highest-Grossing Movie and Raising Millions to Fight Femicide in Africa With CTAOP
Last week, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” became Universal Pictures’ highest-grossing film of all time, grossing $1.68 billion and counting. “I feel like I got a great invitation to the best party ...
A film thinner than a human hair blocks electromagnetic waves—and hides heat!
CHANGWON, South Korea — A research team led by Dr. Taehoon Kim of the Composites & Convergence Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), headed by President Chul-jin Choi, has collaborated with research teams led by Dr. Seon Joon Kim and Dr. Jaewoo Kim of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to develop an ultrathin composite film that combines electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, infrared (IR) stealth, and high mechanical strength. The researchers achieved these multifunctional properties by combining carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers and MXene in a structure resembling “bricks and mortar.” The technology is expected to protect military systems and aerospace electronics while also reducing electromagnetic interference in 5G/6G communication devices and wearable electronics.
Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide
Dr. Bucan-Kurepa prescribes a more personal approach to healthcare - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
After 27 years of practicing medicine in Flower Mound, it would be easy to assume that Dr. Jelena Bucan-Kurepa has developed quite a following that has created a loaded daily schedule with a seemingly endless number of patients. But it’s actually quite the opposite. Sure, she has a devoted following of families who trust her […]
Roanoke church hosts free community health fair
The Melrose Avenue Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosted a free community health fair. Neighbors connected with local resources and picked up free food and clothes.
CHOMEX Expands Commercial Focus as Demand Grows for Portable Office Buildings and Mobile Workspaces
United States, September 20, 2026 -- Commercial deployments across Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Nevada and California drive increased focus on por...
Holy Cross fosters civil discourse over contentious topics
The college's “Dialogue Dinners” invite students to engage in constructive discourse, led by a student facilitator, that begins with an acknowledgement that the conversation should start from a point of curiosity, not critique.
Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital
Oil prices rose on Monday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched missile and drone strikes at Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Saturday, escalating tension in the Middle East while the US and Iran remained in stalemate.
Bruins Suddenly Place Recent Trade Acquisition on Waivers
The Boston Bruins are set to compete in their first exhibition contest of the 2026-27 NHL campaign on Sunday evening, as they’ll take on the Washington Capitals on home ice. However, before the matchup, the Bruins have made a personnel move as they work toward getting their roster finalized. The Boston Bruins Have Waived Forward […] The post Bruins Suddenly Place Recent Trade Acquisition on Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.
Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as the Hollywood deal enters a critical week
Paramount-Warner Bros. merger deal faces a critical week ahead
Predicting The Washington Wizards Depth Chart After Finalizing Their Roster
After re-signing veteran leader and fan favorite Anthony Gill to a one-year deal, the Washington Wizards' depth chart is finally finalized. With this revamped roster and a potential postseason push, the Wizards' lineup will no doubt look very different from last season. Ahead of one of the most exciting Wizards seasons since the John Wall-Bradley …
Dodgers Top Prospect Reaches Triple-A
Mike Sirota reached Triple-A for the first time on Saturday for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ruby Rose tears up remembering ‘best friend’ Hayden Panettiere
Ruby Rose attended a memorial service for Hayden Panettiere, days after tearing up while remembering her ‘best friend’ on the red carpet.
Knoxville shoppers support small businesses across the country at Vintage Market Days
Vintage Market Days of Knoxville returned to the Expo Center for three days of the community supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Knoxville shoppers support small businesses across the country at Vintage Market Days
Vintage Market Days of Knoxville returned to the Expo Center for three days of the community supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Ebola outbreak update: Cases and deaths; Dungu health zone, Haut-Uélé province now affected
A total of 73 new confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) were reported on September 18, 2026, including 25 community deaths. Of these confirmed cases, 46 were from Ituri province, 18 from North Kivu, 6 from Haut-Uélé, and 3 from Tshopo. A new health zone, Dungu, in Haut-Uélé province, was affected during the day. As this zone borders South Sudan, strengthening cross-border surveillance is necessary. During the day on September 18, 2026, 12 deaths within Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs)—10 in Ituri and 2 in North Kivu—were unfortunately recorded, bringing the total number of deaths for the day to 37. However, 41 patients were declared recovered (30 in Ituri, 6 in Haut-Uélé, 3 in North Kivu, and 2 in Tshopo) after testing negative for EVD twice. Since the start of the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a cumulative total of 7,614 confirmed cases, including 3,676 deaths, has been recorded, representing a case fatality rate of 48.3%. The epicenter remains Ituri province, which accounts for 77.2% of the confirmed cases reported across the seven affected provinces and also accounts for 63.0% of the new confirmed cases. A new health zone was affected on September 18, 2026. Consequently, 63 out of 167 health zones (37.7%) across 7 provinces are affected. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Response measures feature 97% traveler screening at entry points, surveillance expansion to new area Dungu, and community outreach sensitizing over 110,000 people in one day. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system faces deep, structural constraints that predate the current Ebola outbreak and make epidemic response far harder. These problems are most acute in rural areas and the conflict-affected east. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Eastern provinces have seen health facilities damaged, looted, or abandoned. Insecurity delays patients, blocks supply deliveries, and exposes staff to attacks. Millions of displaced people live in camps with poor water, sanitation, and health services, increasing outbreak risk. Vast distances and poor roads mean many people walk hours or days to reach care. These same weaknesses explain why Ebola has continued to spread into new, under-prepared health zones even as some original hotspots show improvement: surveillance, laboratory turnaround, contact tracing, and infection control remain thin outside the best-supported sites. The Ministry of Health and partners have scaled up treatment centres, laboratories, and vaccination in the current outbreak, and some digital surveillance systems (DHIS2) provide a useful backbone. However, the underlying gaps in staffing, basic infrastructure, reliable funding, and logistics have not been closed. Without sustained investment in those foundations, the system will remain vulnerable to both routine disease burden and the next large outbreak. If you like the reporting on Outbreak News Today, please consider a paid subscription for $5/month or $30 a year. Help support the cause of this niche journalism. It is appreciated.
Quarterback roster decisions define 2026 college football season
Decisions by coaches to retain mediocre QBs are crushing their 2026 seasons. Miami paying up for Darian Mensah is proving to be a great investment
Why Is BP (LSE:BP.) Reshaping Its Business And Investment Approach Now?
BP (LSE:BP.) CEO outlined a new investment approach focused on more selective capital allocation across projects. Management is reorganising BP into separate upstream and downstream divisions to increase operational accountability and clarity. The group adjusted fuel deliveries and production in response to the recent Iran conflict, highlighting its operational flexibility. This new upstream and downstream structure, combined with tighter project selection, only captures part of what is...
Game 156 Game Day Thread – Toronto Blue Jays @ Texas Rangers
Keep your fingers crossed for a good groin day for deGrom
Kate Beckinsale Posts Cryptic Messages on Social Media, Sparking Concern from Fans
“Serendipity” actor Kate Beckinsale posted cryptic messages to her personal social media account early Sunday morning, leaving fans concerned. Beckinsale posted a black screen with “bye” written acros...
Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace: What Sage said
Maybe we deserved better but I remember that our goalkeeper made a big save, that's why in football when you have the opportunities you have to score. Among ever present sides in the Premier League across the calendar year of 2026, only Tottenham (18) have picked up fewer points than Crystal Palace (23). Palace's Anan Khalaili has made the most tackles of any player in the Premier League this season (21), while he won possession more times than anyone else in today's match against Leeds (11).
Health officials: Measles exposure reported at three sites across Flathead Co.
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) says a person with measles visited several public places in Flathead County while they were infectious.
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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Brewers' Ortiz Rides Career-High Hitting Streak
From roster uncertainty to a cornerstone of the lineup, Joey Ortiz has provided the spark the Milwaukee Brewers need for a deep October run.
Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool: What Rose said
"It's about details and right now it is really disappointing, but I am quite confident we can change the situation points-wise." This is the ninth time in their history that Bournemouth have failed to win any of their opening five matches of a league campaign (drawn three, lost two), and second in the Premier League, after 2023-24. Bournemouth have made just two changes to their Premier League starting XIs under Marco Rose this season, the fewest of any side.
Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace: What Farke said
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Patriots game day roster: Player health prompts multiple changes
A look at the Patriots’ game day roster for Sunday.
Florida State’s lack of depth underscores poor offseason personnel decisions
The last two games have shown the Seminoles’ ongoing roster building flaws.
Celtic 'passive' & 'in trouble'
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Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes
The filing points to a possible ad-supported model for PC and console games that is less disruptive than the approaches commonly used in mobile titles.
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Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson’s Daughter Briar Rose, 11, Makes First-Ever Red Carpet Appearance With Dad
Christensen and Bilson split in 2017.
Business Email Compromise: How AI Is Transforming An Old Scam
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Entrepreneur bilked former Siemens CEO of nearly $2 million, feds say
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The Top Prospect Leading His Team to the Postseason
The San Diego Padres' magic number to clinch a playoff spot fell to three after Ethan Salas launched his first-ever walk-off hit in the 10th inning of the Friars' game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. In doing so, Salas (20 years, 110 days) surpassed Bryce Eldridge (21 years, 233 days) as the youngest …
Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high across US economy, in Fox News interview
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices.
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Conectando Dreamers: The Three Cities of Ross Mintzer
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