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Vikings Enter the Top 3 in Latest Power Rankings

The Minnesota Vikings have now entered the top three in the latest power rankings following yet another victory, which now has this team at 5-0 heading into the bye.

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Oct 14 • 2:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Early voting begins Monday

MONROE COUNTY — Registered Monroe County voters can cast ballots from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, during early voting for the November general election, county elections officials said.

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Oct 14 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • keysnews.com
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics

Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state’s rivers. That affects Iowa’s more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water.

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Oct 14 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races

The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings.

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Oct 14 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Tulane Beach Volleyball Receives Bid to AVCA Pairs National Championship

The Green Wave pair of Tawny Ensign and Kaydence Stormes finished in third place in the bid division to clinch the team's spot.

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Oct 14 • 1:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NBA Preview 2026-27: Reintroduction to the top 9 title contenders
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Oct 14 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cubs Lead National League With 5 Gold Gold Finalists

From Seiya Suzuki’s remarkable defensive turnaround to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bid for back-to-back honors, Chicago’s elite glovework dominates the National League as Rawlings reveals its top 2026 finalists.

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Oct 14 • 1:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party

Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetus, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Oct 14 • 1:15 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Open for Business: Osteria Sierra, Tahoe Provisions inside Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Osteria Sierra offers a modern take on Italian cuisine.

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Oct 14 • 1:14 PM EDT • Business • kolotv.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally along Arizona-Nevada border
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Oct 14 • 1:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
The risk of a track meet at Dodger Stadium

Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow need to limit the walks for the Dodgers to have any hope of coming back in the NLCS.

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Oct 14 • 1:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MLS’s political speech policy is untenable – just ask Austin FC fans

The protests around an anti-ICE T-shirt show that politics can never be separated from sports, especially now

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Oct 14 • 12:58 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Bobby Witt Jr. headline list of Rawlings Gold Glove award finalists

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bobby Witt Jr. already have a few Gold Glove awards under their belts.

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Oct 14 • 12:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boston Mayor Joins Effort to Protect Legal Cannabis in Massachusetts

Mayor Michelle Wu is the latest in a list of a growing number of high-profile figures endorsing the ‘No on 8’ campaign to protect the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws against a prohibitionist-backed ballot Question 8 in the November mid-term election.

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Oct 14 • 12:52 PM EDT • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
Prime Concepts Detroit adds burger-focused Stoli’s restaurant in West Bloomfield

The casual restaurant will serve burgers, comfort food and late-night bites in a departure from the group's typical offerings.

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Oct 14 • 12:50 PM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Iowa Football Midseason Grades: Skill Position Leaders

Our midseason grades begin with the leaders at every skill position group, including quarterbacks Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown.

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Oct 14 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can Democrats win the Senate? Here are some pathways

Let's get into the map and math.

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Oct 14 • 12:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. ET due to rain in the forecast
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Oct 14 • 12:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Meghan Markle enjoys London lunch date close to her and Prince Harry's former royal home

Meghan Markle was spotted out in London on a lunch date the day before her and Prince Harry's joint visit to Nottingham, a place that holds special significance for the couple.

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Oct 14 • 12:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Kansas State Looking For More Offensive Explosion Entering Kansas Matchup

The Kansas State Wildcats have struggled to make big plays on offense this season, a trend they hope ends in Saturday's game against the Kansas Jayhawks

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Oct 14 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roundtable Rams Episode 39 - Recapping the MNF Heartbreaking Loss

Roundtable Rams crew James Brizuela and Billie Melissa break down the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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Oct 14 • 12:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
David Bailey wins AFC defensive player of the week
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Oct 14 • 12:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cam Heyward singles out Gabe Rubio after key Steelers performance

Pittsburgh Steelers captain Cameron Heyward praised rookie defensive lineman Gabe Rubio for stepping up during a thin rotation against Indianapolis.

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Oct 14 • 12:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa didn’t think the “DWTS” judges would like their “Save the Last Dance ”tribute

The actress and her dance partner recreated a key scene from the 2001 millennial classic: “We did this for you guys,” Stiles says in an EW interview.

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Oct 14 • 12:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Federal watchdog says 9 large US banks denied service to customers over political or religious views

A federal banking watchdog determined that nine banks' sweeping internal guidelines lacked objective, risk-based criteria, effectively shutting out legitimate customers.

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Oct 14 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
First Take: Vertical Endeavors’ New Owners

Husbands, business partners, and longtime climbers Adam Arling and Brent Sugay have taken the helm of Vertical Endeavors.

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Oct 14 • 12:05 PM EDT • Business • tcbmag.com
Duke Health, CaroMont plot two Charlotte hospitals

Duke Health is making a landmark push into the Charlotte area, seeking state approval to partner with CaroMont Health to add two Mecklenburg County hospitals.

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Oct 14 • 11:59 AM EDT • Health • businessnc.com
Duke Health, CaroMont plot two Charlotte hospitals

Duke Health is making a landmark push into the Charlotte area, seeking state approval to partner with CaroMont Health to add two Mecklenburg County hospitals.

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Oct 14 • 11:59 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
Michigan State Basketball Ranked Among College Basketball’s Elite

Advanced analytics place the Spartans on the doorstep of championship contention, fueling high expectations as Tom Izzo’s squad prepares to navigate a grueling schedule and chase national glory.

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Oct 14 • 11:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jeremiyah Love being used as blocker

Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is being used to help out pass protection over running routes, head coach Mike LaFleur said.

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Oct 14 • 11:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
With AI platform, patients could chat with medical devices to improve health

A new platform could enable people to communicate with their medical devices through an app on their phones.

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Oct 14 • 11:45 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
NFL Week 5: Player milestones from every game
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Oct 14 • 11:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Matchbox Twenty announces 30th anniversary tour

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Matchbox Twenty is celebrating 30 years of music with a North American tour that will bring the rock band to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles next

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Oct 14 • 11:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Nebraska Football: B1G Fun Out West

What kind of video from Jon will we get at 3 in the morning?

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Oct 14 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
DeWolf Foundation gives $3.5 million to support UI business students

The DeWolf Family Foundation of Cedar Rapids is giving $3.5 million to support University of Iowa business students’ well-being and career preparation.The gift

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Oct 14 • 11:24 AM EDT • Business • cbs2iowa.com
Callahan, Flynn Uncontested for Pair of Rockland Council Seats

Candidates detail their positions on issues affecting the city.

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Oct 14 • 11:19 AM EDT • Politics • midcoastvillager.com
Lena Dunham's 'Girls' is making a comeback — but 1 key character is missing from the announcement

The Emmy-winning show is returning for a limited run at HBO.

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Oct 14 • 11:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
HBO Max to premier Kordell Stewart documentary

HBO Max has released the trailer for the Kordell Stewart trailer, documenting the career of a Steelers QB ahead of his time.

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Oct 14 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Houston Astros part ways with manager Joe Espada

The news comes one day after a report that Espada was granted permission to interview for the Mariners manager role.

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Oct 14 • 11:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Song4U Launches Custom Song Creation Service For Personalized Gifts

Miami, FL - October 14, 2026 - [ KOREWIRE ] - Song4U, a digital music technology platform, today announced the launch of its updated personalized song gift service. The platform

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Oct 14 • 11:04 AM EDT • Entertainment • caledonianrecord.com
Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.

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Oct 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
The Nields to perform Ginger Parker tribute

The Nields will perform a tribute concert honoring Ginger Parker at Kirkland Art Center in Clinton on Oct. 17. Tickets cost $20 or $18 for KAC members. Keywords:

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Oct 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Jazz Chisholm Jr. gets 'terrifying' free agent prediction for Yankees

Chisholm may have to accept this reality.

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Oct 14 • 10:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“DWTS ”pro Jenna Johnson responds to judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s lift criticism after tense exchange during live show

“She’s a judge for a reason.”

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Oct 14 • 10:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Novant Health unveils possible plans for 70-bed Rock Hill hospital

Novant Health released a possible look at a 70-bed hospital in Rock Hill.

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Oct 14 • 10:52 AM EDT • Health • wsoctv.com
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers gets good news before critical Buccaneers game

The numbres on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers are in.

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Oct 14 • 10:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Where to watch Celta vs Juventus in the Europa League

The Men's First Team are back in UEFA Europa League action, this time taking on Celta Vigo in Spain at 21:00 CEST on October 15.Here are all the TV details you will need.WHERE TO WATCH CELTA VS JUVEN...

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Oct 14 • 10:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
🧪 Science with Sarah: Mini lightsabers! ⚔️🌌
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Oct 14 • 10:48 AM EDT • Science • ksat.com
Ossoff again said he won’t run for president. Such denials don’t always stick.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) said in a debate that he has “zero interest” in running for president. Plenty of other politicians said that and ran anyway.

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Oct 14 • 10:45 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Endeavor Health, Rush announce proposed merged healthcare system

The combined health care system in the Chicago area could become one of the largest with 12 hospitals in the city and surrounding suburbs.

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Oct 14 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • wbez.org
Endeavor Health, Rush announce proposed merged healthcare system

The combined health care system in the Chicago area could become one of the largest with 12 hospitals in the city and surrounding suburbs.

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Oct 14 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • chicago.suntimes.com
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Rush, Endeavor to merge, creating the largest health system in Chicago

As part of the merger, Endeavor will establish $1 billion fund for community health, clinical advances and academic medicine and research.

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Oct 14 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • chicagobusiness.com
Rush, Endeavor to merge, creating the largest health system in Chicago

As part of the merger, Endeavor will establish $1 billion fund for community health, clinical advances and academic medicine and research.

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Oct 14 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Here’s How Matthew Knies Is Doing Since Maple Leafs Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies to the Columbus Blue Jackets the day before the Leafs played their season opener. It was the kind of setup that was bound to draw maximum attention, and it meant Knies had tons of immediate eyes following him to see how he’d do as he got rolling with […] The post Here’s How Matthew Knies Is Doing Since Maple Leafs Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 14 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role

This would not be an easy job under any circumstances.

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Oct 14 • 10:28 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
New Payor Transparency Rules: Why Hospitals Should Pay Attention

New payor transparency rules could reshape hospital pricing, managed care contracting, competitive benchmarking, and site-of-care strategy.

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Oct 14 • 10:26 AM EDT • Health • dwt.com
1 person hospitalized after argument leads to gunfire at Medley business

First responders in Miami-Dade County rushed to the scene of a reported shooting Wednesday morning.

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Oct 14 • 10:23 AM EDT • Business • local10.com
In this deep-red city, rising costs test Trump’s affordability message

Trump campaigned on a promise to cut energy bills and attack inflation, but many voters say their expenses are rising faster than their paychecks.

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Oct 14 • 10:21 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Report: NFL considers flexing Eagles-Commanders out of prime time
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Oct 14 • 10:16 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lincoln Science Focus students study rare saline wetlands with local agency partners

KHGI Nebraska TV is the ABC affiliate station for Central and South-western Nebraska, providing news, weather, sports and local event coverage to residents throughout the area including: Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Lexington, Holdrege, McCook, York, Alda, Aurora and Broken Bow.

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Oct 14 • 10:15 AM EDT • Science • nebraska.tv
Simon Adingra Set To Miss Ajax's Clash Against Hajduk Split

Ajax will be without Simon Adingra against Hajduk Split.

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Oct 14 • 10:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
More Brock Bowers stat madness

Star tight end makes history every week

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Oct 14 • 10:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Climate scientists issue a sobering diagnosis about Earth's 'vital signs'

“The climate emergency is already here”

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Oct 14 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say

His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday.

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Oct 14 • 9:59 AM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Should you turn to AI for mental health advice?

The following expert commentary can be used by journalists and media organizations in their own publications and news coverage. Please attribute all quotes to Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, psychiatrist and chief medical officer, UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences. The on-demand availability of artificial intelligence chatbots means that most individuals have quick, easy access to a wealth of information. The ease and accessibility of these tools may make it tempting

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Oct 14 • 9:55 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com
TLC’s Chilli Makes Emotional Plea as T-Boz Battles Health Crisis

TLC singer Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas has shared an update on bandmate Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins after her recent health crisis. Thomas asked fans to support Watkins as she takes time to recover from sickle...

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Oct 14 • 9:54 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Kennedy Center Appoints Director Role to Entertainment Executive Rick Canny

Donald Trump’s deserted Kennedy Center has given a longtime insider a plum artistic-director job, even as the president threatens to tear down the shuttered landmark. Rick Canny, an entertainment exec...

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Oct 14 • 9:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Three (ex-)Twins in search of a trophy

The LCS rosters contain three former Target Field residents.

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Oct 14 • 9:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Avatar Entertainment Adapting Vicente Vallés Novel ‘La Caza Del Ejector’ As TV Series

EXCLUSIVE: Avatar Entertainment has acquired rights to Spanish journalist Vicente Vallés’ novel Hunting the Executioner (La Caza del Ejecutor). The London- and L.A.-based production and management com...

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Oct 14 • 9:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Italy duo reacts as Doumbia scores first Champions League goal

Italy international Issa Doumbia scored his first Champions League goal in a 2-0 away win over Lens, prompting reactions from two of his Azzurri teammates.Italian midfielder Doumbia scored his first g...

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Oct 14 • 9:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Americans think it takes $28,000 to start a business. Owners say it's less than half that.

Intuit QuickBooks reports Americans think starting a business costs $28,000, while actual owners spend about $12,000, highlighting perception barriers to entrepreneurship.

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Oct 14 • 9:35 AM EDT • Business • boston25news.com
Netflix lays off about 1,000 in biggest round of cuts in years

Netflix is cutting about 1,000 employees in the face of slowing engagement growth and a stagnant stock price.

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Oct 14 • 9:26 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Major banks accused of political targeting

'Big Money in the Morning' analyze major banks accused of debanking conservatives. Representative Ryan Zinke joins to discuss President Donald Trump's Montana campaign rally and rising state gas prices.

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Oct 14 • 9:25 AM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
WATCH LIVE: HHS unveils new crackdown on fraud and abuse in federal health programs

The Health Department announces enforcement and oversight measures designed to identify fraud faster, strengthen accountability and protect federal health programs from abuse.

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Oct 14 • 9:22 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Margaret Qualley's 'Love of Your Life' is about letting go. But she's standing by those barefoot sandals.

Qualley and costar Aaron Pierre break down the dynamics of their new romantic drama.

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Oct 14 • 9:21 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Brandon Miller Wants Close to Max Extension From Hornets

Brandon Miller wants to get paid.

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Oct 14 • 9:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Delta One business-class upgrades. Take a look
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Oct 14 • 9:15 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Creemee Tours Add Sweetness To Fall Foliage Tours

MONTPELIER- Both the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (AAFM), and the Vermont Maple Sugar Maker’s Association (VMSMA) offer creemee-based promotions. The promotions are most popular in the summer

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Oct 14 • 9:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • newportvermontdailyexpress.com
Naz Reid could get moody, Jaden McDaniels could get …

Naz Reid could get moody, Jaden McDaniels could get …

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Oct 14 • 9:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Where the Rockets Can Improve Before Their Preseason Finale

The Rockets need to value each possession more if they hope to improve from last season.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Metal Detectorists Were Clearing a Deadly Minefield—and Found a 600-Year-Old Lost Weapon Instead

A 28-character inscription names the man who forged Korea's oldest known gunpowder weapon.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
QED Science Launches Insights Feed to Help Researchers Find Science Worth Their Attention

AI-powered feed delivers personalized recommendations across scientific papers, preprints and conference abstractsTEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QED Science, a science validity engine and modern infrastructure for researchers, funders, institutions and life science organizations, today launched Insights Feed, a personalized research discovery tool that helps life-science researchers identify the literature most relevant to their work. Updated daily, Insights Feed recommends

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
EXCLUSIVE: Midi Health Launches Virtual Care for UTIs, Bacterial Vaginosis and Yeast Infections

No more white-knuckling it until you can see a doctor or end up in urgent care. Now, get immediate help from home.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Saints, Ochsner Health and Entergy team up for Day of Service to benefit New Orleans seniors

Volunteers joined forces for a community initiative aimed at supporting seniors in New Orleans

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Nate Landman forces a lot of fumbles

Nate Landman puts up stats and more NFL news and information on a Wednesday

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Oct 14 • 8:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
When does “The Housemaid’s Secret” come out? Everything to know about Sydney Sweeney’s sequel

The highly anticipated follow-up to the hit thriller arrives in 2027.

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Oct 14 • 8:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly as full-time manager after 2026 turn around

Don Mattingly helped the Phillies recover from a terrible start in 2026.

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Oct 14 • 8:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Sees Cybersecurity As Potential 'Big Driver' Of Business Amid Rising AI Demand

Friar also discussed increasing agentic AI usage in Europe, while acknowledging that the region trails somewhat in adoption.

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Oct 14 • 8:45 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Terry Bradshaw hints at retirement, says his time as an NFL analyst is 'coming to an end'
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Oct 14 • 8:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
David Mirkovic Returns to Practice, Eyes Season Opener Against FDU

Illinois sophomore David Mirkovic has returned to practice following offseason foot surgery, but his availability for the November 2 season opener against FDU remains uncertain.

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Oct 14 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business

A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”

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