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15 Television Workplaces That Would Be an Absolute HR Nightmare
Most jobs come with a few annoying coworkers, questionable management decisions, and meetings that could have been emails. Television workplaces take those problems considerably further. Some bosses o...
Allergy & Asthma Network to Highlight Digital Health Innovation and Patient-Centered Communication at APHA 2026
Allergy & Asthma Network, a national leader in patient-centered research, education and advocacy, is highlighting its expertise in digital health engagement and evidence-based communication at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo, taking place November 1–4 in San Antonio, Texas.
Speech Delivered at the 8th Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST 2026) Theme: Shaping Future Agriculture with Science & Innovation; How can technology and global partnerships enable future agriculture, By H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD Permanent Representative of the AU to the People's Republic of China, Sanya— 2 November 2026-African Union
Distinguished President Huang Sanwen, President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; My Brother Professor Felix Dapare Dakora, Excellencies, Distinguished Heads of Agricultural Academies and Research Institutions, Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, the CGIAR and IAEA Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning. It is my great honour to be with you in this majestic city of Sanya, in Hainan Province to participate in the 8th Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology, hosted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. I thank the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the invitation, and for having kept this forum going since 2006. Few gatherings bring together so many agricultural institutions from so many regions like GLAST. Let me, from the outset, on behalf of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, commend H.E. President Xi Jinping for his strong and clear leadership, which continues to deepen China-Africa relations. As we meet here today, China, under the able leadership of President Xi, is celebrating its two miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability.
Baltimore board to take up $19M in health contracts, some dating back to 2023
Next week, the Baltimore Board of Estimates (BOE) will approve more than $19 million in back payments for multiple contracts for health services.
Law Specialties 2026
Meet seven Orange County law firms in OCBJ’s Law Specialties section, with insight on corporate, family and business law from the region’s legal leaders.
When Your ITP Treatment Doesn’t Work, What’s Next?
A hematologist explains what’s next when your current ITP treatment isn’t meeting expectations.
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval.
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global p…
Carolina Curious: How is the fight over data centers reshaping North Carolina politics?
Data center opposition has drawn big crowds to public meetings across North Carolina. But is that grassroots energy carrying over into this year's election? For this week's Carolina Curious, we asked a political scientist.
WLF meet ends with new science body plan
The Shanghai-based World Laureates Foundation has proposed establishing the World Laureates Organization to further strengthen global research collaboration among scientists, with the initiative unveiled at the 2026 World Laureates Forum, which concluded in Shanghai on Sunday.
WLF meet ends with new science body plan
The Shanghai-based World Laureates Foundation has proposed establishing the World Laureates Organization to further strengthen global research collaboration among scientists, with the initiative unveiled at the 2026 World Laureates Forum, which concluded in Shanghai on Sunday.
The hero it was OK to meet
A chance encounter after Chris Isaak’s recent show in Park City, Utah, gave Deseret News entertainment reporter Lottie Johnson the chance to thank the singer for a kind interaction 21 years earlier
Fans flock to meet World Series MVP William Contreras
Hundreds of people lined up at dawn to try and meet World Series MVP catcher William Contreras at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Brookfield on Nov. 1.
McMullen County Coalition meeting to focus on men’s health, veteran support
MCMULLEN COUNTY – Men’s health, mental wellness and support for veterans and military families will be the focus of the next McMullen County Coalition meeting on Thursday in Tilden.
FSU Leadership Meeting to Determine Mike Norvell’s Future Following Clemson Loss
Florida State is reportedly evaluating Mike Norvell’s future following another disappointing loss to Clemson amid mounting pressure for change.
Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athletes Of Month: Edwardsville Girls Cross Country Captures Sectional
Edwardsville won the IHSA Class 3A girls cross country sectional at The Oaks, led by MacKenzie Kerpan, and qualified for the state meet in Peoria.
‘Boy Meets World’ alum Rider Strong stopped Letterboxd movie ratings because it was affecting career
‘Boy Meets World’ alum Rider Strong revealed that he stopped rating movies on his Letterboxd account because it was affecting his film career.
Jamie Raskin: Alaska’s Dan Sullivan ballot issue is ‘stupid politics,’ but ‘it does happen’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) reacts to reporting that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s aides allegedly instructed a staffer to recruit multiple candidates named “Dan Sullivan,” which Raskin calls "ridiculous politics.”
The truth about testicles: are we facing spermageddon?
When it comes to fertility, testosterone and reproductive fitness, manosphere misinformation is rife - which can lead to a lot of heartache. Meet the man who wants to change all that
The Yankees Need to Prioritize Retaining David Bednar
The end of the World Series officially marks the beginning of Major League Baseball’s offseason. The New York Yankees are now faced with their biggest task: reconstructing to meet 2027 expectations. Free agency will play a big role in this process. Although the Yankees go into the offseason with their main core, they still have a …
Commentary: The vote that will reveal the most about Arkansas’ politics
The Issue 3 vote could reveal a great deal about the state of Arkansas’ politics, and the divides confronting legislators when they meet next year.
Meet the people 'vibe manufacturing' their ideas to life
These techies are using AI to prototype answering machines, toys, and jewelry. They call it "vibe manufacturing," a play on the term vibe coding.
The corruption election: Democrats link Trump’s wealth to voters’ economic pain
Candidates are painting the president and Republican incumbents as enriching themselves while ordinary Americans struggle to make ends meet.
Minister says UK apology over historic role in slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations
Ahead of a meeting with Commonwealth leaders, Andy Burnham wrote that Britain needed to ‘acknowledge its complicated history’
Juventus vs Napoli – Predicted lineup and team news
Juventus welcome Napoli to the Allianz Stadium on Sunday in a Serie A meeting between two teams tied on 14 points after nine games.Juventus have had an uneven beginning to the season, earning 14 point...
This 15-minute pizza-shop comedy, born on social media, now has a home on Netflix
Too short for a sitcom, too long for a reel. Meet Minimum Wage
Miami Dade College-School of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to Meet Workforce Needs - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Dr. Ron Winston, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Miami Dade College (MDC), through its renowned School of Health Sciences, has launched a new Florida Department of Education-approved Bachelor […]
Miami Dade College-School of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to Meet Workforce Needs - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Dr. Ron Winston, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Miami Dade College (MDC), through its renowned School of Health Sciences, has launched a new Florida Department of Education-approved Bachelor […]
What Happens When Microplastics Meet Water? Scientists Uncovered a Potential Source of Cell-Damaging Molecules
Researchers tested six common plastics and found that the materials used in grocery bags and yogurt cups were among the most chemically active.
Halloween meets game day: How Sixth Street is preparing for a packed night
With Halloween and a University of Texas game bringing crowds downtown tonight, APD expects 80,000 to 100,000 people in the entertainment districts...
'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' gives voice to Black arts pioneers
William Greaves' long-lost documentary about a 1972 meeting among surviving members of the Harlem Renaissance is a fascinating slice of American history.
Science meets candy at Joplin’s Trick-or-STEAM Saturday
Kiddos in costumes got to enjoy an afternoon full of curious discoveries.
Japan sticker craze meets politics as PM Takaichi-themed sets prove hit
Japan's political world has found itself no exception to a recent craze for tactile "bumpy" stickers, with sets depicting the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proving a hit at National Diet gift shops.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
Kona Community Hospital earns accreditation from country’s largest healthcare accreditor
The hospital was recognized for meeting established standards and delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.
Anti-corruption and party discipline: takeaways from from this week's key political meeting in Beijing
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as members of the task force travel to Florida to push forward DNA analysis.
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Guthrie, 84, the mother of “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona in February.
From World Series Champion to Astros GM: Meet Randy Flores
The former Cardinals assistant GM has a history of finding talent in the draft. Now he’ll try to do the same for Houston.
G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta meeting head to an ending without consensus on key issues
The group will not release a joint communique but will rather rely on a chairman’s statement summarizing the talks, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio will release at the conclusion.
Anti-corruption and party discipline: takeaways from from this week's key political meeting in Beijing
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Commentary: Was this America's last bipartisan moment in national politics?
Chris Christie says the last moment of bipartisan national unity was his Oct. 31, 2012, meeting with Barack Obama. Sadly, he’s probably right
Dan’s Daily: Kucherov Trade Bombshell; Unintended Penguins Block
Bombshells dropped Friday night. First, Nikita Kucherov sent social media into a tizzy by holding an in-person meeting with management […]
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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Georgia high school record-holders meet in Georgia-Florida rivalry
Georgia's Gunner Stockton and Florida's Aaron Philo hold state high school passing records. Now, the quarterbacks meet in a major SEC rivalry.
Northern New Jersey county officials meet in Sussex County to discuss rising health insurance costs, other challenges
VERNON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — County officials from across northern New Jersey gathered in Sussex County for a regional meeting focused on shared government priorities, including rising health insurance …
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Rangers vs Aberdeen – Match preview and team news
Rangers meet Aberdeen in the semifinal of the cup tie on Saturday evening at the Ibrox Stadium, looking to continue their 10-match undefeated run.Rangers vs Aberdeen – Match preview and team newsDa...
Joshua Van Open to Petr Yan UFC Superfight
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed that he is open to a superfight against UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.Yan is the best MMA fighter in the world at 125 lbs while Yan is the best in the world at 135 lbs. So, could these two potentially meet up for a superfight between two of the […] The post Joshua Van Open to Petr Yan UFC Superfight appeared first on HEAVY.
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Meet the \'socialist\' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Meet the 'socialist' progressive Democrats likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism.
Meet the 'Socialist' Progressive Democrats Likely on Their Way to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism, but only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party or consider themselves part of the Democratic Socialists of America. Most of these candidates come from ...
Pleasanton recognizes businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries this year
Richert Lumber ACE Hardware was one of 173 local businesses recognized by the city in October for celebrating 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 40- or 50-year anniversaries this year. The group was honored at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting.
Secrets Of The Soil: An Inside Look At The Dirty Science Of Good Wine
Soil scientist and viticulturalist Paul Anamosa discusses soil analysis, vineyard performance, and winemaking at upcoming meeting.
Heidelberg High students meet one-on-one with business, education representatives at college and career fair
Students at Heidelberg High School met one-on-one with representatives from business, education and the armed forces during a college and career fair Friday.
City Council meeting: Walk Your Wheels ordinance, compensation, ice arena, changing Heavenly Village to entertainment zone
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 3. They will meet at 8:30 a.m. for a […]
Report from NJBIA's Health Affairs Policy Committee Meeting
NJBIA recently held a Health Affairs Policy Committee meeting on October 21 with the following guest speakers: Dr. Ashley Koning - Director of the
October 30th Injury Report for Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks
On Friday October 30th, the Houston Rockets are set to play their first Emirates NBA Cup Game of this season. This is already their fourth time facing up against the Dallas Mavericks this month, although the first two meetings were only preseason games.
Meet the next behavioral health tech buyers
Many companies that seized investor interest during the pandemic-era health tech investment boon are looking to add growth or find a home.
G20 photo scrapped amid tensions over Russian foreign minister’s presence
The G20 foreign ministers meeting kicked off in Atlanta on Friday without a “family photo” after numerous representatives were expected to walk out rather than be pictured alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Where play meets music: Sony Interactive and Sony Music team up with LISA
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sony Music's RCA Records team up with LISA for a new PlayStation campaign featuring her song “Tarantino” and limited-edition DualSense controller.
Free ‘Science Spooktacular’ to bring robots to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
Families can drive robots, meet live animals, and explore interactive science exhibits this Halloween during the free community event.
NASA's trailblazing Swift telescope will go out in a blaze of glory
Designed to study the powerful outbursts, the Swift Observatory quickly contributed to a wide range of discoveries. Now, it's about to meet a fiery fate.
Meet Massachusetts' Women power players: $164B impact
Meet the power players on the annual list from The Women’s Edge.
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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“There are plenty of people who believe, as I do, that Israel has a right to protect itself,” says David to Lauren, both pictured below, over the dinner table. Subscribe “How does starving children protect Israel?” she replies. “I don’t think Israel is intentionally starving children.” “It’s a little bit absurd to be sitting here talking about all of these very specific things,” Lauren says, “as opposed to looking at the totality of him as a candidate, and the 90% of things that you agree with him on.” This is a snapshot from a conversation between a Jewish father and daughter in Michigan ahead of the crucial Senate race. Lauren supports the Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Her father is undecided. That is mainly because of El-Sayed’s stance on Israel, one that mirrors a growing wing of the party that has become critical of the US-Israel relationship following the war in Gaza. You’re reading FourSight, a newsletter from Channel 4 News’ expert journalists explaining the complexities of the biggest global stories Could that alienate Jewish American voters who have a strong connection to Israel - and the majority of whom have voted Democratic? A shifting stance on Israel “An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” El-Sayed recently told ABC News, referring to the Iran war and how some Americans believe that Israel pushed President Trump into the conflict. Foreign policy has become an economic issue that’s hitting Americans’ pockets, with the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. El-Sayed, pictured below, has opposed military aid for Israel and accused the nation of genocide in Gaza. That led to the pro-Israel lobby group, AIPAC, funding his opponent, Hayley Stevens, to the tune of $30m during the Democratic primary here. “I frequently criticise AIPAC because I think the way that they are pouring dollars into defeating Abdul and others around the country… is really corrosive to American democracy,” Brad Lander says at a canvassing event in Detroit. Lander, a Jewish Democratic congressional candidate in New York, is an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has come to campaign for El-Sayed. “Democrats and Americans don’t want to keep paying for Netanyahu’s wars,” he says. “They want a reset in the US relationship with Israel.” The 2026 election has clearly been a bruising one for AIPAC; the Wall Street Journal reported that, in an unpublished letter, the group described the cycle as one of the “most challenging environments in recent memory”. Share And significantly, after the midterms, the group will stop direct contributions to candidates through one of its political action committees. Voters’ concerns We followed a group of Jewish canvassers around one suburb in Detroit. They think that among the 130,000 Jewish voters in Michigan, between 20 and 30,000 are undecided. In a swing state where El-Sayed beat his primary rival by just 13,000, that could prove pivotal. We meet one voter, Jen Friedman, pictured below, who has a “Democrats for Rogers” sign, referring to the Republican candidate. The issue of Israel is very important to her because “having a safe haven is crucial”, she tells me. “What I see is one candidate, Mike Rogers, who is associating himself with people who are very proudly American,” says Jen. “Abdul, on the other hand, is associating with people who say they are anti-American.” Friedman raises two issues. Firstly, Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has campaigned alongside El-Sayed and has been criticised for his comments on the US and Israel. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) [ Why Hasan Piker thinks the US needs a socialist Trump ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) Anushka Asthana · Aug 19 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) The other concern regards an attack on a Michigan synagogue back in March. The FBI said the man was inspired by Hezbollah and had lost relatives in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon. El-Sayed condemned the antisemitic attack, but also said “hurt people hurt people”. That upset many here, with El-Sayed apologising numerous times for his choice of language. Jews for Abdul As we follow the canvassers, there are still plenty of lawn signs supporting El-Sayed. Elissa Driker, pictured below, runs out of her house wearing a “Jews for Abdul” t-shirt. “I feel like the values that Abdul has align with how I live my Judaism,” she tells me. She says “Abdul is not Hasan Piker, so I don’t conflate them”. I ask why Piker keeps coming up. “It gets weaponised. I don’t know if you watched the debate the other night, but talk about… weaponising fear and weaponising anxiety and all that Islamophobic dog-whistling that was coming towards Abdul.” I also talk to Elissa about how Americans more broadly appear to be questioning the US-Israel relationship and whether American Jews were ready to do that too. “A lot of American Jews are. My experience is absolutely the tide is turning.” For the first time, Gallup found this year that Americans now sympathise more with the Palestinians than the Israelis. In another poll of Jewish American voters, 65% said they were pro-Israel but also critical of Israeli government policies, 52% support cutting or eliminating aid to Israel. Father and daughter Back at the dinner table, I bring up those polls with David Fink. Why does he think Americans sympathise less with Israelis? [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) [ How support for Israel in US is declining ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) Kiran Moodley · May 4 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) “Because the news media and the extremes of both parties are so willing to tell what I think is a false narrative.” Lauren chimes in: “Do you really think the actions of Israel have nothing to do with the shift in the sympathies?” “I think that’s very relevant,” he replies. “I just don’t think that people really have a full understanding.” Lauren again: “It sounds like you’re saying that the shift is due to how the atrocities are being described, as opposed to what the actual atrocities are.” “There have been some things that shouldn’t have happened,” David says. “I think the polling is being driven by politicians who are taking advantage of this issue.” Lauren then asks, “I’m curious what your response would be if my children were killed in an Israeli airstrike and someone said there have been some things that shouldn’t have happened?” A long pause from her father. “Any reference to my grandchildren has a very deep emotional impact on me. Well done,” he says. “I have an empathy for any civilian in war and I don’t mean to belittle those losses. The loss of any one life is a horrible thing. But it doesn’t make it a war crime and it doesn’t make it genocide.” Lauren and David cannot agree but tell me how proud they are of one another for sticking to their convictions and for agreeing to let me sit in on their conversation. I cannot thank them enough for their time, and hope their honesty informs and educates many people during such a fraught election. Abdul El-Sayed: The candidate testing the US - Israel relationship Thanks for reading our latest FourSight newsletter. Subscribe to receive free weekly newsletters from Channel 4 News. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
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