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Bank of America names new business banking market executive for Fort Worth
Bank of America announced today the naming of Kashif “Kash” Qamruddin as the new Senior Vice President and Business Banking Market Executive for Fort
Trump to fly 3,400 miles to Alaska in hopes of saving a Senate seat
With Republicans all but writing off their chances of winning Senate races in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
Hartford HealthCare, Goodwin Launch Partnership » CBIA
Hartford HealthCare and the Goodwin University System announced a partnership to expand Connecticut's healthcare workforce pipeline.
SMU agrees to jersey patch deal with Texas Capital
SMU agreed to a jersey patch deal with Texas Capital across all sports, per On The Pony Express’ Bill Embody. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news. It’s the biggest sponsorship deal in school history and it will debut this weekend when the Mustangs play Virginia. SMU, now ranked No. 24 overall in the latest […]
Review: Resident Evil 3 (Switch 2) - An Impressive Port Of A Subpar Remake
Stars don't shine
Framework Laptop 12 (2026 upgrade) review: Intel's Core Series 3 fixes a key flaw
Framework’s Laptop 12 was conceived as a Chromebook killer, but now it has a flagship chip inside. Does it work as a grown-up machine?
Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive
What is an organism, anyway?
Celebrating Washington’s hidden makers
Statewide bus tour highlights the small- and medium-sized manufacturers housed inside nondescript buildings where most of the people who drive by every day have no idea what’s going on inside.
Manufacturing tour celebrates industry, highlights challenges
A bus carrying lawmakers, students and business leaders rolled through the Tri-Cities as part of a statewide tour highlighting Washington manufacturers and their role in the economy.
The EU’s Externalized Borders: Third Countries and the Politics of Responsibility - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
The European Union (EU) has long sought to control migration before people reach European territory by externalizing border control, defined as “the totality of co-bordering activities initiated by the EU for securing its external borders from irregular immigrants.” Through practices such as readmission cooperation, safe-third-country rules, return arrangements, and security partnerships with non-EU states, it […]
The Wizards are considering a rebrand after fan feedback
The Washington Wizards are about to begin a new era led by forward AJ Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Capital One Arena, their home venue, is also nearly done with a major renovation. And fans want a rebrand of the franchise. When teams are not particularly great on the court, field, ice, etc., I […]
Why Aaron Rodgers wants Jaylen Warren as Steelers' clear RB1
Aaron Rodgers calls for more touches for Jaylen Warren after his historic performance, clashing with Mike McCarthy’s backfield plan.
Student-loan borrowers' timing to pick new repayment plan is shifting
More student-loan borrowers are receiving notices that they have an extra 30 days to leave the SAVE repayment plan, extending the transition deadline.
Apple confirms HomePod mini 2 won’t have Siri AI at launch
HomePod mini 2 ships October 30, but the fine print on Apple’s website and press release confirms Siri AI won’t be available on launch day.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to release weekly midterms podcast
The weekly podcast, “High Stakes,” will aim to dissect the election and its aftermath, Vox Media said.
Nvidia RTX 5090 Reportedly Dead, but It's So Expensive That It Doesn't Really Matter
While the RTX 5090 was already hard enough to get at a reasonable price, new leaks suggest that Nvidia is flat-out discontinuing its flagship graphics card.
Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, Named Finalist for New Jersey Legal Awards
Debra Lienhardt, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named a finalist in the “In-House Impact” category of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, presented by the New Jersey Law Journal. The recognition highlights her strategic leadership, innovative approach to legal and business development, and contributions to advancing healthcare across New Jersey.
Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, Named Finalist for New Jersey Legal Awards
Debra Lienhardt, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named a finalist in the “In-House Impact” category of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, presented by the New Jersey Law Journal. The recognition highlights her strategic leadership, innovative approach to legal and business development, and contributions to advancing healthcare across New Jersey.
GC America A Century of Restorative Material Science Now on the Midas Digital Press
SprintRay, the leader in dental 3D printing, and GC, a global R&D and manufacturing leader in dental materials science announced GC's first restorative, GC GRADIA® PREMi, custom designed and engineered for the SprintRay Midas Digital Press. While the partnership was announced earlier this year, the new material was unveiled on Oct. 10 to dental professionals at 3DNext, SprintRay's summit in Miami. This combines GC's 105 years of restorative material science with SprintRay's innovation in dental
Aviva appoints Slabbert to dual leadership roles
U.K.-headquartered Aviva plc has appointed Johan Slabbert as managing director of its global corporate and specialty business and chief executive of Aviva Syndicates, effective Dec. 1…
Bethenny Frankel Reveals Launch of New Business Venture Bethenny Media
According to a series of new posts on LinkedIn, the reality TV veteran is staffing up the company with senior executives — including hiring a former staffer from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.
Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign by White House, new press secretary says
Guilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, has faced allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.
Retiring DMI CEO Barb O'Brien: How Dairy Checkoff Shifted from ‘Got Milk?’ to a $13B Demand Engine
The Dairy Management Inc. executive reflects on 25-year journey from advertising campaigns to science-driven partnerships that put dairy demand ahead of supply.
Brett Fischer, Kelly Jones, Chris Lee, Maruf Rahman, RWJBarnabas Health Leaders, Named Becker’s 2026 Rising Stars
Four rising leaders at RWJBarnabas Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 Rising Stars: 188 Healthcare Leaders Under 40 list! Congratulations to Brett Fischer, Kelly Jones, Christopher Lee and Maruf Rahman on this national recognition of their leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing healthcare.
Mourinho Deploys Valverde in His Best Position
Uruguayan star shifted to the right against Villarreal and delivered the game-winning assist.
Uber executive overseeing robotaxi push to leave amid leadership departures
An Uber Technologies Inc. executive overseeing the company’s global autonomous efforts across ride-hailing and delivery will depart next month, the latest in a string of leadership departures in the division this year.
Grades for the Cardinals Bullpen in 2026
Over the last two seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen has been a bright spot, logging a 3.64 ERA in 2024 (7th in MLB) and a 3.74 ERA in 2025 (10th). But that wasn’t the case in 2026. St. Louis relievers fell to the bottom third of the league, finishing 22nd in ERA (4.46). They …
Why is Six Flags Entertainment stock crashing today?
Why is Six Flags Entertainment stock crashing today?
Kayak for Business in Partnership With Mesh Payments
Deal promises to make booking a business trip as easy as a personal one
Mental Health Support for Cyber Operators Is Critical to U.S. National Security
Many Americans can picture the movie Top Gun’s dogfights, but cyber battlefields and their stresses are harder to envision. The majority of personnel work long shifts in front of computer monitors in...
Hillary Clinton, Kara Swisher to Launch Political Podcast
The partnership with Vox Media will kick off Oct. 14 to catch a wave of election interest; future collaborations are anticipated.
Tenfold Leader Fellowship announces first cohort
Ten executives have been named to former Mayor Paul TenHaken's first cohort of the Tenfold Leader Fellowship.
Wick installed as Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics
Brett D. Wick, chair of the Department of Mathematics in Arts & Sciences, has been installed as the inaugural Robert G. and Maxine W. Scheibe Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis.
Editorial: Can Washington trust Moscow?
Russia’s war against Ukraine has become a test of American judgment. This weekend, Russian strikes in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 20 people, including children, according to Ukrainian officials.
HKT Content Group Launches With Backing Of Thessalon First Nation
Howard and Karen Baldwin Launch HKT Group With Backing From Thessalon First Nation In Landmark Partnership
Virginia Western and Radford University sign 3 new agreements to create seamless transfer for medical laboratory science degree
Partnership responds to region’s healthcare needs ROANOKE – Virginia Western Community College and Radford University celebrated a strengthened partnership on Monday, Oct. 12, that will enable seamless transfer for students in three health-related programs. Virginia Western President Laura J. Treanor and Radford President Bret Danilowicz signed the articulation agreements in a ceremony on the Virginia Western campus. Virginia […]
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Why does an electrified pickle glow? We’re not exactly sure
Portland State University engineering professor Joshua Méndez is conducting experiments in his lab to get to the bottom of this electrostatic mystery.
Amazon, data centers and the race for Oregon governor
Can a massive influx of money to political candidates and rural communities change public perception of Amazon’s data centers in Oregon?
Here are the host sites for the 2026 NCISAA fall sports championships
The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association will crown almost all of its fall sports state championships in October.
Former Browns QB Bernie Kosar bestowed unique honor in Cleveland
Kosar, the last Browns QB to lead the team to the AFC Championship, has his own day.
What is Dan Quinn's immediate future with the Commanders?
Dan Quinn's job is very much in jeopardy, but don't expect it anytime soon.
Iowa Basketball: Why Washington Native Ethan Harris Chose Iowa
Harris had an offer from in-state powerhouse Gonzaga, but Ben McCollum's track record and involvement with Harris' recruitment was all Harris needed to see.
DNR Releases 2025-2026 Sustainability And Business Support Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of the Sustainability and Business Support (SBS) section's 2025-2026 report. The report highlights the many ways forward-thinking businesses, in partnership with SBS, are voluntarily outperforming regulatory requirements while achieving both superior environmental outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Workday and Anthropic Announce New Partnership to Connect Reasoning to the Rules That Run the Business, Wherever People Choose to Work
People Can Find Workday Information, Take Action, and Approve Work Through Sana Agents in Claude – Workday's Permissions and Business Rules Apply to Every Request, and the User Confirms Every Change
Singer who dated Prince in the ‘90s says the pop star’s lack of fidelity wasn’t for her: ‘I couldn’t do that’
Elisa Fiorillo opened up about her relationship with the late “Purple Rain” musician in a new biography.
Peach State Health Plan Highlights Impact of School-Based Health Centers in New "The Power of Partnership" Video
For many families, getting to a health appointment can mean navigating transportation challenges, limited provider availability and time away from work or school. School-based health centers offer...
God Of War Laufey Collector's Edition Doesn't Include The Game, This Time On Purpose
After Ragnarok's special edition accidentally shipped without download codes, Sony seems to have taken inspiration
Partners Want AI to Help Them Find New Business, But Most Are Running It on Data They Can’t Use, Introhive Survey Finds
Partners at law and accounting firms say the one thing they most want from business-development technology is help finding new business in relationships their firms already have. But 78% say the relat...
Exclusive | Republicans Spend Big to Defend Nebraska Senate Seat
In latest sign of GOP’s Midwest angst, Senate Leadership Fund plans to pour $8 million into race to help Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Phillies News: Aidan Miller, Offseason Dates, Championship Series
How about those Brewers?
Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital facing possible license revocation
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital on 9th Street in Texas Township is ...
Arsenal Name Two Teenagers in Champions League Squad vs Lille
Arsenal academy pair Ceadach O’Neill and Maalik Hashi are understood to have been included in the matchday squad for tonight’s Champions League clash with Lille.
Fox News Power Rankings: As the House falls, the Senate stays in play
Democrats' generic ballot lead is wider than the 2018 blue wave, pushing the House forecast toward a potential 237-seat Democratic majority.
Dave Portnoy boldly claims ‘curse’ of LeBron James is already ruining Philadelphia sports
Dave Portnoy believes LeBron James’ presence on the Philadelphia 76ers is having an impact on the city’s robust sports culture. James joined the 76ers this summer, signing a 1+1 deal worth $8 million, the league minimum for veteran players, to try and compete for an NBA championship.
Our Russian plague fears are fueled by the same old unknowns
Did Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova die of pneumonic plague? Once again, we are in the dark – and it is that lack of knowing that scares us.
CJ ENM and MBC Group Expand Partnership
CJ ENM and MBC Group expand existing partnership, announce at Mipcom
How American politics has changed under Trump
An increasingly unpopular president has tried to change the rules for American democracy.
GO-NORTH ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of federal rescoring of rural health program
When the federal government announced how much money it was giving New Hampshire as part of its Rural Health Transformation Program, Granite State leaders bragged that the state secured more funding than any other New England state.
Cancer survivor has devastating health news. Her friend didn’t respond for 3 days.
Over their 20-year friendship, she’s always responded to her friend’s needs quickly. Why can’t she expect the same?
A political Rorschach test: Pappas's DC record is up for interpretation in Senate race
Pappas' four terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are his main credential as he runs for Senate. But critics say Pappas’ Washington record lacks major accomplishment.
Ken Paxton took campaign funds from donors with interests before his office
The Texas attorney general and GOP Senate nominee received contributions from parties in cases he was involved in, some predating his current competitive race.
The House speaker’s wife runs a ministry for Hill staffers. Its funding is a mystery.
Kelly Johnson’s faith-based counseling services are the centerpiece of an organization that does not disclose its donors.
Givaudan bolstered by its fragrance business over nine months
Swiss group Givaudan, which specialises in fragrances and flavours, reported better-than-expected nine-month revenue on Tuesday, driven by its perfumery activities.
"I was forced to ship the game" - Glen Schofield blames Krafton management for The Callisto Protocol's problems
PUBG company Krafton was allegedly not ready to enter a single-player game space, and The Callisto Protocol apparently paid the price.
Chinese Academy of Sciences launches national publishing group
Aim "to consolidate China's journal operations, strengthen international reach and promote open access and open science"
Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Goleta Focuses on AI, Leadership and the Future of Business
Leaders gather on the Central Coast to discuss technological change, women's representation in business and solutions to community challenges. GOLETA,
Visa wins approval to prepare a bank card clearing business in China
payments giant Visa said Tuesday that it received approval to prepare to set up a bank card clearing business in China, a move that could allow Visa to compete for a share of the country's large payments market.Some analysts see the development as an encouraging sign for American businesses following Chinese leader Xi Jinping's meetings with President Donald Trump during a state visit to Washington last month.
Gen Z women want politicians who can make the ‘American dream’ feel attainable
An organizer with the Ohio Student Association said students bring up the cost of gas, weighing if it’s cheaper to commute or live on campus. They also talk about whether to get an unpaid internship or work a job out of their field of study to save money.
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer. Dr Vinter brings more than 20 years of experience spanning medicinal chemistry research, commercial development and executive leadership in the pharmaceutical and contract research industry sectors.
Don’t wait: Why I’m participating in LEAD Class 45
Gen Z Aggie: The Nebraska National Guard taught me that leadership isn’t about having all the right answers. It’s about having strong character.
VT Markets Partners with Island Sports Club to Set the Gold Standard in Fitness and Trading
Global multi-asset broker VT Markets has announced a year-long partnership as the Official Partner of Island Sports Club, a premier sports and lifestyle network with locations in Canggu and Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.
WesternU College of Health Sciences celebrates 40 years of collaboration, mentorship and humanism
Western University of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring the pioneers who built the college’s foundation and by raising money to benefit students.
WesternU College of Health Sciences celebrates 40 years of collaboration, mentorship and humanism
Western University of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring the pioneers who built the college’s foundation and by raising money to benefit students.
Visa wins China approval to prepare for domestic payments business
Investing.com-- Visa Inc (NYSE:V) said on Tuesday it had received approval from China’s central bank to begin preparations for establishing a domestic bankcard clearing institution, marking a step toward entering the country’s domestic payments market.
Photo: Ridgeville Fall Festival
Visitors to the Ridgeville Fall Festival line up at the Old Fashioned Root Beer stand on Saturday evening. The fourth annual iteration of the festival featured a pancake breakfast, activities
Jazz Continue Strong Preseason with Win Over Spurs
Rookie Darryn Peterson shined and Ace Bailey’s defensive versatility flashed as Utah’s dominant third-quarter surge dismantled San Antonio, signaling a dangerous new depth in the Western Conference.
Allen rushes Bills to thrilling 37-34 win over Rams
Quarterback Josh Allen put on a rushing masterclass to power the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling 37-34 overtime victory against Los Angeles after the Rams had a game-winning field goal blocked Monday. Cook appeared to have lost the game with a fumble in the first possession of overtime, before Mevis's blocked field goal gave Buffalo a final chance which they did not squander. amz/pst
Eye Microbiome: How Bacteria May Influence Eye Health and Disease
The ocular surface hosts a low-abundance microbial community that may help regulate immune defenses, while changes in its composition have been associated with inflammatory and infectious eye diseases. Research into the gut-eye axis and microbiome-targeted therapies suggests possible diagnostic and treatment applications, but the underlying mechanisms, causal relationships, and clinical effectiveness remain uncertain.
An Impact Structure With Legs
If the thought of extraterrestrial objects crashing into Earth weren’t creepy enough, behold Australia’s Spider Crater.
Mesa School of Business raises ₹110 crore to expand its portfolio of programmes for the AI era
Mesa School of Business has raised ₹110 crore, comprising ~₹85 crore in Series A equity funding co-led by Dharana Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital, and ₹25 crore in venture debt from InnoVen Capital and Alteria Capital. New capital will be used to invest in AI-first curriculum for existing programs, launch & grow new programs and build strategic partnerships with the startup ecosystem.
Small group health insurance market rates announced
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).
Trump attacks Omar, blames Somali community for violence at Ohio rally
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home on Monday. Homeland Security Investigations agents conducted the search. The Department of Justice said in a statement that the raid was
'POLITICAL INTIMIDATION': Omar blames Trump after feds raid her DC home
Rep. Ilhan Omar accuses President Donald Trump of weaponizing the DOJ after federal authorities searched her Washington, D.C. residence as part of a criminal investigation.
Three Things Dodgers Need to Avoid NLCS Disaster Against Brewers
The Los Angeles Dodgers' backs are against the wall against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series and there are necessary adjustments to be made.
De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos
Jackson Brady is a young businessman who loves fishing and building with Legos. A year and a half ago, the 9-year-old De Soto boy combined the two passions to start Lures for Lego Bricks, selling fishing lures at Madd Heifer boutique, 215 E. Main St., in De Soto and twice a month at the De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St. (open late April through October).
Brewers Pull Away From Dodgers Late, Take NLCS Game 2
The Milwaukee Brewers' relentless offense chased Yoshinobu Yamamoto early, while a dominant bullpen stifled the Los Angeles Dodgers to secure a commanding 2-0 lead.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Depth Chart After Will Shipley Injury
Running back is one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ weakest spots at the moment after they took multiple injury hits in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. Following their game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Eagles took another injury hit to their backfield. Will Shipley left the game early and is now facing […] The post Philadelphia Eagles RB Depth Chart After Will Shipley Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
7SEAS ENTERTAINMENT SHIFTS INTO HIGHER GEAR WITH "FORMULA RIDE"
October 13, 2026 -- India-built mobile racing title brings together speed, strategy, career progression and real-time multiplayer for a wider global audience
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials. Researchers discovered that light’s internal geometry can naturally produce left- and right-handed patterns, challenging long-standing assumptions about how light behaves. By carefully arranging a beam’s structure, scientists can control where and how these spinning patterns emerge, unlocking a new way to manipulate light.
Takeaways from probe into Roger Marshall's medical billing
A Kansas City Star analysis found that as a rural Kansas doctor before voters sent him to Washington, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall charged an unusually high interest rate on patients’
Access to Genius: 10 Scientists and Thinkers Who Changed What We Know
5 WOMEN Five voices across science and scholarship 5 MEN Five more stories across discovery and innovation 10 FOR OCTOBER Ten people across a two-part October feature October is National Disability Awareness Month, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”...
Montana Democratic Party chair steps down, endorses independent candidate
Shannon O'Brien is the latest state Democrat to endorse independent candidate Seth Bodnar over embattled party nominee Alani Bankhead for Montana's open Senate seat.
Fresno Discover Center partnership brings STEAM activities to Fresno students
The Fresno Discovery Center is expanding access to science through a partnership with Fresno Unified School District's after-school programs.
IM8, co-founded by David Beckham, lands NBA partnership as health brand continues fast growth
IM8 co-founder Danny Yeung revealed how David Beckham's trust helped grow the supplement brand from a $40 million market cap to nearly half a billion with new NBA partnership in hand.
Human teeth pinpoint when lead began poisoning medieval town
Dental enamel reveals the toxic metal's origins in England.
Oregon's Season Called a 'Bust' After Loss to UCLA
Plagued by quarterback struggles and offensive stagnation, the Ducks’ national championship dreams are fading fast. Dan Lanning must ignite a turnaround before this star-studded roster faces total collapse.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
Jeffries calls New Hampshire seat key to House control
Hakeem Jeffries called New Hampshire’s open 1st District seat critical to House control as he campaigned with Democrat Stefany Shaheen. House Speaker Mike Johns...