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Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
Anthony Santander's Season Ends in Frustration For Blue Jays
The slugging outfielder will make another run at in 2027.
Max Scherzer health, retirement possibility after 19 MLB seasons
Max Scherzer talks about feeling healthy right now. \
Their Entrepreneur Mom Inspired These Birmingham Sisters to Go Into Business Together
When sisters Katherine McRee and Susan Ray opened The Lili Pad in 2004, they were two young moms following in their late mother’s entrepreneurial footsteps. Twenty-two years later, their Cahaba Height...
You can check your Samsung Galaxy's health with a built-in test
Bluetooth, sensors, speakers and battery life are just a few of the things you can check by running Samsung's health test on your S26 or earlier model Galaxy.
Jays Edge Reds 6-5
For most of the night, this looked like a typically frustrating 2026 Blue Jays loss. The starting pitching wasn’t very good, the bullpen did enough to keep them in range, and while the offence produce traffic on the bases it failed to turn that into runs. Luckily, things flipped late. The offence woke up and […]
Champions Cliftonville draw with Linfield
Champions Cliftonville draw 1-1 with Linfield as the race for second place in the Women's Premiership between the Blues and Glentoran continues.
Bluehost study: Most small businesses adopt AI but struggle with confidence in tools
Business owners who report high confidence in navigating AI tools are nearly three times as likely to see a positive boost in overall revenue, according to Bluehost.
Red Sox 4, Cubs 3: RISPy business. Again. PCA’s 41st steal. And a preview of Game 2
The Cubs lost the first game of the doubleheader and series. They’ll look to even things up later today.
Apple Finally Shares tvOS 27 Release Notes With List of New Features
Apple today finally shared release notes for tvOS 27, nearly two weeks after releasing the software update. Many of the new features and changes listed were already known, but we are sharing the notes for the sake of completeness. tvOS 27 was released on Monday, September 14, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates.
MLB legend backs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after podcast comments
An MLB legend is defending Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for his comments.
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Join the San Francisco Chronicle and Knitted for the Friendship Blueprint, a new online course to help you build new connections or deepen existing ones.
Exclusive: First Look at HomePod Mini 2 in Three New Colors
Apple's new HomePod mini will share the same design as the original model and come in five colors, MacRumors has found. The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and shows clear product images of the new models in all of their colors. The above image contains Apple's own icons, which specifically refer to a "HomePod mini 2". The new HomePod mini will come in green, pink, blue, white, and black.
A 100-Year-Old Woman Who Eats 1 Fruit Every Morning Shares 5 Simple Longevity Tips
The centenarian always starts breakfast with a famously healthy fruit. She has a popular hobby that comes with important mental health benefits and still fits dancing into her life.
Florida Blue Foundation Awards Grants to Address Food Insecurity and Improve Health Outcomes
September 23, 2026 – This September, during Hunger Action Month, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is awarding $3.1 million in grants to eight community-based food initiatives across Florida. These grants directly address food insecurity—a critical driver of health—while strengthening communities’ access to nutritious […]
Kyle MacLachlan analyzes his ‘Fictional Selves’ in new memoir
SEATTLE — In decades of performing, beginning as a University of Washington student and encompassing iconic roles in film (“Dune,” “Blue Velvet”) and television (“Twin Peaks,” “Sex and the City,”
Penguins Grades: The Prospects vs. CBJ; The Good…and Bad
COLUMBUS — It was largely the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ prospects vs. the NHL regulars for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins […]
Detroit Lions Reveal Uniform Combo for Matchup vs. Jets
The Detroit Lions will wear Honolulu Blue jerseys and silver pants for Sunday’s Week 3 home matchup against the New York Jets.
Preseason Gamethread: Penguins @ Blue Jackets
Talk about the preseason game with Pens fans here! It doesn’t look like this game will be broadcast for TV/streaming at all. It will be available via audio on the internet/radio from 105.9 The X.
Arkansas Gridiron returns with Golden Mockingbird Awards ahead of November election
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week
Buffalo could be down another blue liner with Olen Zellweger placed in the concussion protocol
First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala
The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB) came together to celebrate Fayetteville’s business community. The two organizations rolled out the blue carpet at the Rudolph Jones Student Center for their inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala held on Thursday, Sept. 10.The gala honored outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate excellence, foster growth and inspire the next generation of innovators within the FSU and broader business community.FSU HUB Director Dr. Tamara Colvin was able to highlight that this new milestone was a great way to show local success stories, not just tell.“That one-stop shop that’s across the street, we never promised that everyone would be successful, but what we did promise was access. Four years ago, we opened up an entire ecosystem: counseling, capital, contracts, connections, certifications,” shared Colvin. “I want to thank the judges who took up hard work for choosing tonight’s honorees. That’s never an easy task when the whole region is full of people worth recognizing at the HUB. We practice what we preach: Res Non Verba: Deeds, not words.” A few of the inaugural recipients of the awards shared their statements with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR Boolean Wiring LLC, Esean Rose, owner “I am truly honored and grateful to receive the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. I want to thank Fayetteville State University, the judges and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. This award represents more than recognition for where Boolean Wiring is today. To me, it represents the potential of where we are going. I am excited about growing the company, creating jobs, serving our community and building something that can have an impact far beyond Fayetteville.”VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS SpeediPrint Inc., Dazrell Fleming, owner “I’m honored to accept the Veteran-Owned Business Award on behalf of the entire SpeediPrint team. A special thank you to Dr. Tamara Colvin for creating this opportunity through the Entrepreneurial Impact Awards, and to my mentor, Mr. Julius Cook, whose guidance during the Boots to Business program truly paid off. This recognition reflects the hard work of my staff and the trust our customers place in us every day — I’m grateful to serve this community and excited for what’s ahead.”MULTI-GENERATIONAL EXCELLENCE BJL Construction, Cleopatrice Robinson, president“This award is especially meaningful because we are more than a business — we are the continuation of a family legacy built through faith, hard work, craftsmanship, integrity and service. I gratefully acknowledge my grandfather, Deacon Benjamin “BJ” Lacy, Jr., whose example helped establish the foundation upon which our family’s entrepreneurial legacy was built. I also honor my father, the late Dr. Wilson Lacy, former president of BJL Construction. Working alongside him was both an opportunity and an education. He taught me that a business’s reputation had to be earned on every project through honesty, excellence, quality and service. As the current president, I recognize that I did not arrive at this moment alone. I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me, and I am sustained by those who continue to walk beside me.”MICRO BUSINESS Maybridge Development, LLC, Latisha Perkins, owner “I accept this award with so much pride and a whole lot of gratitude. First and foremost, I want to thank my higher power for continuing to guide me and give me the strength to keep going.When I first started this business and moved here to Fayetteville, I had no clue what I was getting myself into. This business has turned me every which way but loose, and I definitely had some moments where I was ready to just pack it up and head back to Georgia. I want to thank my Maybridge team, my village, The Hub, the FCEDC team and all the people and organizations here in Fayetteville who have believed in me and Maybridge and helped us get here.”COMMUNITY IMPACT Greater Life of Fayetteville, Georgeanna Pinckney, CEO & executive director “We are deeply honored to be recognized by FSU and the FSU HUB with the Community Impact Award presented to Greater Life of Fayetteville. I am especially grateful for this recognition because it tells us that you see what we do – and, more importantly, why we do what we do. Our commitment is to serve, empower and create meaningful opportunities for youth and families in our community. Most importantly, we give God first and foremost all the glory. We thank Him for giving us the wisdom, strength, vision and unity to continue doing this great work in our community.” SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Crowder Trucking LLC, Carlos & Valerie Morrison Crowder, owners “I want to thank God for always keeping his hands on Crowder Trucking. I’m truly honored and grateful to receive the Small Business Award from the FSU HUB. Running a small business is not always easy. There are long days, difficult decisions, unexpected challenges and plenty of moments when you have to remind yourself why you started. But there are also incredible moments like this one that remind you that the hard work is worth it,” shared Valerie Morrison Crowder.OTHER WINNERS INCLUDE: Alumni Entrepreneur - The Two-Six Project, Grant Bennett, founder and president Fayetteville State University Faculty Award - Dr. Christy Swinson Emerging Business Award - Genuine Luxury Beauty Salon Legacy Award - Gillis Farms Inc. Industry Titan of the Year - Eaton Corporation Entrepreneur of the Year- Let Me Cater to You, Chef Judith Cage, owner
This Tiny Audiophile Gadget Brings CD-Quality Hi-Fi to Your iPhone
iPhones don't stream the best audio quality over Bluetooth. The good news? You can change for less than $100.
New Stetson Univ. poll casts doubt on blue wave in Florida
Republicans are over 50% in this dataset.
Toronto Blue Jays Interested in Next Japanese Baseball Phenom
Shoki Koda is an 18-year-old phenom from the Japanese high school ranks.
Pharr Global Business Hub Expands Workforce Training With Skills-to-Certification Program
The Pharr Global Business Hub is expanding workforce development efforts through a “Skills to Certification” program offering training in blueprint reading, estimating, workplace safety and preparation for the electrical journeyman examination.
Blue Light Doesn’t Actually Fry Your Eyes. The Real Problem Is Much Stranger.
A dark-room experiment reveals why blue blurs the world, and why darker eyes handle it better.
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Blue Jays eliminated after doubleheader sweep
Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on September 23rd.
AI tools generated nearly $1 billion in extra costs, Blue Cross insurers say
AI tools are raising health spending for insurers by nearly $1 billion over two years, as providers bill for more severe patient care, according to a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study released Thursday.
Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find
The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.
Constant Contact Announces Chelsea Captain Erin Cuthbert as Small Business Ambassador
/PRNewswire/ -- Constant Contact, the marketing platform that helps small businesses grow, today announced that newly appointed Chelsea FC Women (CFCW)...
Toronto Blue Jays Manager Makes Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Statement
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider dropped an honest statement on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after being eliminated from playoff contention. The post Toronto Blue Jays Manager Makes Honest Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Statement appeared first on HEAVY.
Orioles Sweep Blue Jays To Keep Faint Playoff Hopes Alive
The Orioles did their part to keep the slight mathematical hopes alive as they closed out a miserable home campaign in rare fashion
Florida woman died after eating E coli-tainted frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit alleges
A Florida family is suing Publix and Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated GreenWise frozen blueberries caused a woman's death and hospitalized her son.
Trouble in the Heartland
The G.O.P. is on defense in the so-called “blue wall” states and beyond as gas prices remain high.
In Full: All The Chelsea Players Selected For International Duty
14 Blues depart for international duty, while injuries sideline key stars Reece James and Cole Palmer from England duty.
Yolanda Brown pleads guilty to wire fraud after $207K theft from a Ken Welch political committee
The former political Treasurer admitted to a yearslong scheme involving roughly 20 clients and more than $1.4M.
Toronto Blue Jays Officially Eliminated From Playoff Contention
The Blue Jays lost the first game of a double header on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Can a living fossil learn new tricks? Meet the nautilus!
With poor eyesight, the chambered nautilus hunts by smell. Explore how a blue-light experiment revealed mysteries of the cephalopod’s memory.
Blue Jays fans won't want to hear Vladmir Guerrero Jr.'s take on massive contract
Here's what Guerrero had to say about his contract.
Penguins announce roster for preseason game against Columbus
Here are the players the Penguins are bringing to Columbus for their preseason game tomorrow night. From the team: Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Thursday night’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can tune in to the game on the […]
GOP challenger gets within single digits of blue-state gov despite Dem's massive advantage
Bruce Blakeman trails Kathy Hochul by just 9 points in a new Siena poll, closing the gap in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.
Logitech’s new Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are
A modern solution to its classic problem
Gap partners with boy band Just Your Type in multiyear partnership
The Gap, a clothing brand that has featured everything from swing-and-jump blues to hip-hop and rap in commercials, is now tapping into the boy-band business. The San Francisco company announced
Hayden Panettiere death investigation reveals drugs found with star: Report
Blue pressed pills that tested positive for fentanyl were discovered near Hayden Panettiere following her fatal overdose, according to a newly released investigative report.
Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint for Gaza reconstruction
The group's board unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous hurdles that must still be overcome
Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint for Gaza reconstruction
The group's board unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous hurdles that must still be overcome
Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism
The Blues’ lack of success was no impediment to Todd Boehly and Mark Walter recouping profits from the club’s sale. That’s how things work in the US
Marlins 8, Cubs 2: RISPy business and an Edward Cabrera meltdown
That was one heck of a way to lose a baseball game.
Celebrate leaf season at Waynesville's Fall Block Party
Kick off the most beautiful season in the Blue Ridge with a lively block party in downtown Waynesville from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.
New Mac Mini Has Two Storage Downsides, Including Unremovable SSD
As confirmed by the website "Expand Mac mini," NAND storage in the new Mac mini models with the M6 and M5 Pro chips is soldered to the logic board, whereas the previous models with the M4 and M4 Pro chips have removable storage that can be upgraded. In other words, the new Mac mini does not support aftermarket storage upgrades.
The potential local impact of Spanberger's data center 'framework'
Gov. Abigail Spanberger released her blueprint for regulating data center development last week, billing it as “a new way forward for how this industry does business in the Commonwealth.”
Nitrates and nitrites: EPA standards and health risks explained
Nitrates and nitrites, regulated by the EPA, differ in their sources, safety limits, and potential health risks, including their connection to blue baby syndrome.
Mike Babcock Already Holding Oilers’ Feet to the Fire
The Edmonton Oilers made a controversial decision during the summer upon the terminations of head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart.In Knoblauch’s place, GM Stan Bowman hired Mike Babcock, who had most recently been with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 but resigned before having ever coached a game with the club due […] The post Mike Babcock Already Holding Oilers’ Feet to the Fire appeared first on HEAVY.
How the stories and science of floods shape Appalachia
For Will Waas, 24, Hurricane Helene did more than flood his home in the mountains of Western North Carolina. It washed away nearly everything he had accumulated — his clothes, tools, building materials, musical instruments, artwork, chickens and beehives. For eight days, Waas lived in a neighbor’s house with six other people and five pets...
Fiserv Expands Clover Footprint in Canadian Sports and Entertainment
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Select Clover to Support Game-Day Commerce MILWAUKEE, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL)
Fiserv Expands Clover Footprint in Canadian Sports and Entertainment
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Select Clover to Support Game-Day Commerce MILWAUKEE, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL)
Argentina gifts Lionel Messi special jersey for final retirement match
A few weeks ago, soccer legend and World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi announced his goodbye to international soccer . After representing his country for almost 207 games, Messi is now all set to don the blue and white jersey for one final time. Messi, 39, will play his last international match against West African nation Benin on Oct. 6, 2026. […] The post Argentina gifts Lionel Messi special jersey for final retirement match appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New IFT White Paper Provides Blueprint for Building a Future-Ready Food Science Workforce
IFT covers building a future-ready food science workforce through AI, policy literacy and systems thinking.
Over McClure and into the blues
Annual Telluride festival electrifies Roaring Fork Valley music lovers
Tuesday’s Everton News: International Blues, Garner callup, Pickford on Branthwaite
Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday
John Schneider Explains Using Tyler Rogers vs. Pete Alonso
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider explained why he used Tyler Rogers in a critical situation against Baltimore Orioles 1B Pete Alonso.The Blue Jays had a 3-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning in Monday’s game in Baltimore. After Mason Fluharty walked the first batter he faced, he got the next two […] The post John Schneider Explains Using Tyler Rogers vs. Pete Alonso appeared first on HEAVY.
Good goaltending, no offense as Red Wings lose preseason opener
The Blue Jackets prevailed 1-0 in a shootout.
Yet Another Jays Depressing Loss
Blue Jays 3 Orioles 4 Sometimes you make the right moves and yet they don’t work out. Bottom of the eighth Mason Fluharty pitching. He gave up a leadoff walk. Then got a pop out and a fly out. With Pete Alonso up, John brought in Tyler Rogers. I liked the call. But….Alonso hit his […]
Red Wings’ Kienan Draper Drops Gloves With Luke Tuch
Red Wings prospect Kienan Draper dropped the gloves with Blue Jackets forward Luke Tuch and took him down during Monday’s preseason game.
Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion
The Orioles look to get back in the win column today against the Blue Jays.
Bill Bryan, Louisiana journalist, attorney and lover of the blues, dies in Baton Rouge
Bill Bryan had a lot of roles in his 67 years, and he had a “perpetual smile.”
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad as networks skip coverage
Trump used oversized gold scissors Monday to cut a red, white and blue ribbon at the helipad
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad as networks skip coverage
Trump used oversized gold scissors Monday to cut a red, white and blue ribbon at the helipad
Do Coventry City 'have enough to stay up' this season?
Coventry City fan Conna Chahal believed his club "might struggle in this league" after their 5-0 defeat by Brighton on 13 September, but Saturday's hard fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest has changed his thinking. It had been 9,287 days since the Sky Blues last tasted victory in the Premier League, so the result had been a long time coming for the club's loyal supporters. "Do not underestimate how big that three points is for Coventry City," said Chahal, who provides analysis and reaction videos as part of BBC Sport's Fan Collective.
As Global Pandemic Approach Flounders, Experts Offer Blueprint To Protect All Citizens
It’s been barely three years since the COVID-19 pandemic ended, yet many world leaders appear to have little appetite for pandemic-proofing. Ahead of the UN
Small Business, Big Lessons® — That Old Time Rock & Roll or Blue Dot Fever?
This post builds on my Water Balloon Economics idea and adds a twist: knowing when it’s time to wrap up a “wonderful” career or business, recognizing your own limitations, and being honest about the experience you’re delivering.
How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics
For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue.
Are draws the elephant in the room for Blues?
Fan writer Kym Smith reflects on a fifth draw of the season for Birmingham City against Middlesbrough.
The TASK#STOMP Windows backdoor takes Wi-Fi passwords, screenshots, and business files
The TASK#STOMP backdoor steals office documents on Windows PCs, grabs new files as they're saved, and can rebuild itself if partly removed.
Kelly Loeffler warns of 'silver tsunami' as boomer business owners retire
U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses the economic impact of the 'silver tsunami' on small businesses. She details how the agency supports millennials transitioning into skilled blue-collar trades.
How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics
For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue. How did this happen?
Floating Nuclear Power Plants: Inside Bluecore Energy
Plugging into the ocean? Step inside Bluecore Energy to see how a prototype nuclear power plant on a barge actually works.
5 Breakfast Foods Dietitians Recommend for Better Brain Health
Walnuts, blueberries, eggs, mushrooms, and avocado may support memory, focus, and brain health. Dietitians explain their benefits.
Where to find former Boxyard businesses in Tulsa
From new locations to hybrid operations, life after The Boxyard looks different for nearly every business that once called the shipping container plaza in the Blue Dome District home.
Hear Warner, neighbors, at Dolly’s Coffeehouse
Geoff Warner will be the featured performer at Dolly’s Coffeehouse in Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m.
'Keep the belief - that's been a big message'
Coventry City matchwinner Jay Dasilva has told BBC CWR his goal against Nottingham Forest secured the Sky Blues "a massive win going into the [international] break". "The boys have been giving me stick for a while so I'm happy to finally score," said the defender.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ‘Embarrassed’ by Poor Season for Blue Jays
According to a prominent Canadian sports writer, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is “embarrassed” by his poor season.Guerrero is enduring the worst season of his eight-year MLB career so far.The six-time MLB All-Star is batting just .262 for the Blue Jays with an OPS of .694 and an OPS+ of 92, indicating […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ‘Embarrassed’ by Poor Season for Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY.
Science 4 Everyone: Why is the sky blue?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller answers an age-old question: Why is the sky blue?
Science 4 Everyone: Why is the sky blue?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller answers an age-old question: Why is the sky blue?
Nittany Lions Move Up Slightly in the Polls
As expected, the Blue and White rise slightly in the rankings.
Nate Sheppard Has Caused More Problems for an Opponent
Duke running back Nate Sheppard has created some more problems for a Blue Devils' opponent.
Game 156 Game Day Thread – Toronto Blue Jays @ Texas Rangers
Keep your fingers crossed for a good groin day for deGrom
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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