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Culturally Relevant Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Care Strategies
(Feature Impact) Driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors, cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United States.Hispanic people represent nearly 1 in 5 of the U.S. population and are the nation’s largest ethnic minority group, yet many continue to face barriers to achieving heart health and accessing high-quality healthcare. A new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal, “Circulation,” revealed how social, economic, cultural and environmental factors contribute to persistent disparities in cardiovascular health, calling for culturally tailored prevention strategies, equitable access to care and greater representation of Hispanic populations in cardiovascular research.“Hispanic populations in the U.S. are incredibly diverse even within their own communities with differences in genetic ancestry, language, cultural traditions and social experiences that can significantly influence cardiovascular health,” said Johanna Contreras, M.D., M.Sc., FAHA, director of the Division of Heart Failure and medical director of the Hispanic Heart Center within the Mount Sinai Health System. “Yet Hispanic people remain underrepresented overall in the research that guides prevention and treatment strategies… Without better representation and more detailed data, we risk overlooking important differences that can help us improve care and save lives.”Hispanic Cardiovascular Health by the NumbersCardiovascular risk factors – obesity (nearly 46%), type 2 diabetes (15.5%) and high blood pressure (approximately 44%) – are prevalent among Hispanic adults and often emerge at younger ages and occur more frequently among Hispanic adults compared with white adults.According to the report, only about 1 in 5 Hispanic adults achieves ideal cardiovascular health as defined by the American Heart Association’s original Life’s Simple 7 metrics. Updated analyses using the Life’s Essential 8 framework demonstrated persistent disparities for heart and brain health, as well as suboptimal dietary quality, sleep patterns and levels of physical activity.Social and Economic Barriers MatterBiology alone does not explain cardiovascular health disparities. The environments where people live, work and age, along with social and economic challenges, impact heart health. In fact, approximately 17% of Hispanics live below the federal poverty threshold, compared with 8.2% of white adults.#placement_976606_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid976606 = window.pid976606 || rnd;var plc976606 = window.plc976606 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=976606;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid976606+';place='+(plc976606++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');“Many Hispanic adults face obstacles that extend far beyond the doctor’s office,” Contreras said. “Limited health insurance coverage, language differences, food insecurity, environmental exposures and concerns related to immigration status can make it more difficult to prevent disease, manage chronic conditions and receive timely treatment.”Contreras emphasized the cultural values and practices of Hispanic people also influence how they perceive their health and healthcare options.“Family plays a central role in many Hispanic communities and can be an extraordinary source of strength, support and resilience,” Contreras said. “At the same time, family members are often called upon to translate medical information, navigate health systems and help make healthcare decisions for loved ones. Those responsibilities can shape how health information is understood and acted upon.”An Action Plan for Improving Hispanic HealthThere are practical opportunities to achieve equitable cardiovascular health and reduce disparities through community engagement, culturally responsive care, inclusive research and policies that address the underlying drivers of health.“Reducing cardiovascular disease among Hispanic populations demands action at every level,” Contreras said, “from improving access to culturally responsive care and expanding research participation to addressing the social and environmental conditions that shape health.”By addressing both medical risk factors and the social conditions that shape health, experts believe there is an important opportunity to reduce disparities and help more people live longer, healthier lives. Learn more at Heart.org.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Peterson Health donates $100K to Habitat
Peterson Health announced a $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Kerr County to support flood recovery efforts in the Doyle Community, helping residents rebuild homes, restore stability and move forward
Grammy Camp Is Expanding in 2027 With a New Perk for Aspiring Musicians
The annual camp is also adding a fifth city to its 2027 program.
Nicholas Sparks Helped Vote a Serial-Killer Drama Into the 100 Best TV Shows of the Century; the...
Jeff Probst, June Squibb and Elisabeth Moss turned in ballots too.
Nicholas Sparks Helped Vote a Serial-Killer Drama Into the 100 Best TV Shows of the Century; the...
Jeff Probst, June Squibb and Elisabeth Moss turned in ballots too.
1970 One-Hit Wonder Was Written in Nantucket
Mountain's "Mississippi Queen" has a surprising Nantucket connection that helped shape the band's biggest hit.
The Velvet Underground's Self-Titled Album Is Getting an Audiophile Pressing - Here's What Fans Can Expect...
The 1960s rock group's third LP features a song fans say is one of the best of the decade.
The Velvet Underground's Self-Titled Album Is Getting an Audiophile Pressing - Here's What Fans Can Expect...
The 1960s rock group's third LP features a song fans say is one of the best of the decade.
The Velvet Underground's Self-Titled Album Is Getting an Audiophile Pressing - Here's What Fans Can Expect...
The 1960s rock group's third LP features a song fans say is one of the best of the decade.
Inter Miami held again despite another Lionel Messi goal
Lionel Messi's 20th league goal of the season was not enough to claim all three points for Inter Miami as they were held 2-2 at home to San Diego FC. Anders Dreyer grabbed a point for the visitors with his second of the match eight minutes from time.
Young people in Morocco split over whether politics can deliver change as election draws near
SIDI MOUSSA EL MAJDOUB, Morocco (AP) — A funeral in rural Morocco for an elderly woman became an unlikely campaign stop for candidates trying to motivate disenchanted young voters ahead of parliamentary elections Wednesday. Moroccan young people’s struggles to find jobs and opportunity drove Gen Z-led protests last year and a surge of migration to […]
1991 Rock Album Knocked Michael Jackson From No. 1-and Changed Music Forever
The album reached No.
1991 Rock Album Knocked Michael Jackson From No. 1-and Changed Music Forever
The album reached No.
High School Teacher Discovers First-Ever Adult T. Rex Trackway While Fossil Hunting In US
Hups, a teacher at Northglenn High School, also became a co-author of the study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology.
Jesse Metcalfe Names the 3 ‘John Tucker Must Die' Costars He Wants To Reunite With
"I really love the entire cast," Metcalfe said.
Jesse Metcalfe Names the 3 ‘John Tucker Must Die' Costars He Wants To Reunite With
"I really love the entire cast," Metcalfe said.
Jesse Metcalfe Names the 3 ‘John Tucker Must Die' Costars He Wants To Reunite With
"I really love the entire cast," Metcalfe said.
Jesse Metcalfe Names the 3 ‘John Tucker Must Die' Costars He Wants To Reunite With
"I really love the entire cast," Metcalfe said.
Science Snapshots: September 20, 2026
Explore groundbreaking discoveries on North Korea's nuclear impact, amoebic evolution, and the health benefits of regular exercise.
1976 Rock Song, Lasting Over 7 Minutes, Is Still a Beloved Hit 50 Years Later
The Eagles' "The Last Resort" runs over seven minutes, but its powerful message still resonates 50 years later.
1965 Rock Song, With 17-Year-Old Singer of Herman's Hermits, Is Still a Beloved Hit 61 Years Later
This beloved song was recorded when the lead singer was just 17.
Melissa Rivers Reveals Her Blunt Response When a ‘Big Actress' Confronted Her About ‘Fashion Police'
Melissa Rivers isn't naming names-but she remembers exactly what she said when a major actress confronted her over Fashion Police.
Melissa Rivers Reveals Her Blunt Response When a ‘Big Actress' Confronted Her About ‘Fashion Police'
Melissa Rivers isn't naming names-but she remembers exactly what she said when a major actress confronted her over Fashion Police.
Hailey Bieber Unveils Her Darkest Hair Transformation in More Than a Decade
The dramatic change comes after Bieber told followers this summer that she was on a "hair health journey.".
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Garth Brooks Loves When Trisha Yearwood Steals the Spotlight
He's happy to be upstaged by Trisha.
Carrot Top's Rep Shares Health Update 2 Days After Medical Emergency
Carrot Top's representative is sharing a positive health update 2 days after his reported suicide attempt.
Carrot Top's Rep Shares Health Update 2 Days After Medical Emergency
Carrot Top's representative is sharing a positive health update 2 days after his reported suicide attempt.
Carrot Top's Rep Shares Health Update 2 Days After Medical Emergency
Carrot Top's representative is sharing a positive health update 2 days after his reported suicide attempt.
‘Lioness' Star Makes Bold Season 4 Promise After Shocking Finale: ‘I Will Pay You $100'
Lioness has not officially been renewed for Season 4, but Jill Wagner is willing to put her own money on the line.
‘Lioness' Star Makes Bold Season 4 Promise After Shocking Finale: ‘I Will Pay You $100'
Lioness has not officially been renewed for Season 4, but Jill Wagner is willing to put her own money on the line.
Carrot Top's Rep Gives Update on Comedian After Alleged Suicide Attempt
A representative for Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson is reportedly giving an update on the comedian's condition as he remains hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt.
Beloved '70s Singer, Who Sang With Linda Ronstadt and Neil Young, Was All But Forgotten After Her Death at...
She seemed destined to become one of the era's biggest voices, and some of music's most famous artists knew exactly how special she was.
Experts say Arkansas lacks data about mental health screenings for new mothers, despite state mandate
Since 2023, Arkansas lawmakers have stepped up efforts to improve the state's dismal maternal health outcomes, including a requirement that doctors and other providers offer mental health screenings to women after giving birth.
Experts say Arkansas lacks data about mental health screenings for new mothers, despite state mandate
Since 2023, Arkansas lawmakers have stepped up efforts to improve the state's dismal maternal health outcomes, including a requirement that doctors and other providers offer mental health screenings to women after giving birth.
EMI Told Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Was Too Long for Radio in 1975; a DJ Played It 14 Times After Being...
The suits got it wrong.
EMI Told Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Was Too Long for Radio in 1975; a DJ Played It 14 Times After Being...
The suits got it wrong.
HBO Classic Comedy Series, Named One of the ‘Best-Written TV Shows of All Time', Is Still Relevant 28...
The show helped shape the cringe comedy genre.
Lessons from 7 October for European mass casualty planning
Regular drills are crucial if a mass casualty plan is to work in a wartime situation. Focusing on staff safety in the plan itself and taking information flows into account are also important factors for success. These are the findings of a study from Linköping University, Sweden, published in the scientific journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.
‘The View' Makes Announcement After Whoopi Goldberg News
During hiatus from The View, Whoopi Goldberg will be replaced with familiar faces, including some from the show's original 1997 lineup.
Nikki Glaser Slams Taylor Swift Haters, Praises Travis Kelce in 'SNF' Video
Self-proclaimed Swiftie Nikki Glaser called out Taylor Swift haters while praising the pop star's husband in a new Sunday Night Football hype video.
Global science literacy body makes debut in Beijing
A new international science organization made its debut on Sunday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing.
Derek Hough Sends a Direct Message After Backlash Over ‘DWTS' Premiere Scores
Derek Hough is setting the record straight about the historically low scores during the season 35 premiere.
More Wendy's drop breakfast after partner's Chapter 11
Fans of the fast-food brand may show up to order a meal and find they can't.
The ‘Wilson Shedd’ TIFF Diaries: Deal or no deal?
Tim Blake Nelson discusses the "encouraging" conversations he's had with distributors as the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival wraps up.
Florida voters won’t see a debate between Jolly and Donalds
Is the debate dead in Florida?
Newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted at Patrick Mahomes B-Day Party
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a low-key appearance in honor of their friend Patrick Mahomes' 31st birthday.
Newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted at Patrick Mahomes B-Day Party
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a low-key appearance in honor of their friend Patrick Mahomes' 31st birthday.
Newlyweds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted at Patrick Mahomes B-Day Party
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a low-key appearance in honor of their friend Patrick Mahomes' 31st birthday.
Major Billboard Hit, Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time,' Was Originally Not Written for Britney...
Before "Toxic" became a defining Britney Spears hit, the song had a very different destination.
Major Billboard Hit, Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time,' Was Originally Not Written for Britney...
Before "Toxic" became a defining Britney Spears hit, the song had a very different destination.
Major Billboard Hit, Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time,' Was Originally Not Written for Britney...
Before "Toxic" became a defining Britney Spears hit, the song had a very different destination.
Jersey Mike’s (JMKE) Owns the Sub Business. Winning Over Younger Diners is the Next Fight
On September 1, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported that Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. (NYSE:JMKE), a Blackstone-backed sandwich chain that went public in July, has built a dominant position with affluent, older customers but still needs to attract Generation Z to sustain its growth, since roughly 70% of its customers skew toward older, more established […]
Fluminense hand Corinthians sixth straight Brasileirão defeat
Fluminense deepened Corinthians’ crisis this Sunday (20).Thanks to two goals from Hulk and one from Serna, the Tricolor won 3-1 right at Neo Química Arena.It was the sixth STRAIGHT defeat for Ferna...
1988 Pop Song, Recorded in Berkeley, Became a Career-Defining No. 1 Hit
The completely instrument-free recording turned an acclaimed jazz vocalist into an unlikely pop superstar.
Young voters are ‘SICK AND TIRED’ of Trump: Gen-Z political commentator unpacks the youth vote
There’s less than seven weeks until the midterm elections are here. And President Trump seems to be struggling to convince voters that he's improved their lives and delivered on his promises. Co-Founder & President of Run for Something Amanda Litman, founder of Ahmed Baba News on Substack and Independent Journalist Ahmed Baba, Gen-Z Political Commentator and Founder of Mockler Media Adam Mockler and Senior Executive Editor of Bloomberg Opinion and MS NOW Political Analyst Timothy O'Brien join Antonia Hylton to discuss.
Taylor Swift's Ex Joe Alwyn Sparks Romance Rumors With 2 Famous Women in the Span of Days
Who Joe Alwyn has been spotted with lately has people talking.
Taylor Swift's Ex Joe Alwyn Sparks Romance Rumors With 2 Famous Women in the Span of Days
Who Joe Alwyn has been spotted with lately has people talking.
1988 No. 1 Hit, Ranked Among ‘Greatest Guitar Solos' of All Time, Gets a Carrie Underwood Makeover at Guns...
The classic rock hit became the band's only No.
Iconic Songwriting Partners Reflect On Almost 60 Years Working Together And Credits Lasting Partnership To Their Shared Love Of Music And Independent Lives
Women's health: what physicians say, in their own words
What obstetricians, gynecologists, and the women they treat have written on KevinMD about pregnancy, maternal mortality, postpartum care, fertility, contraception and abortion, menopause, and the conditions dismissed for years. Every claim named, dated, and linked.
Nearly 1 in 3 Porsche Employees Could Go by 2035
Volkswagen Group reportedly wants Porsche to cut another 4,100 jobs, on top of 9,000 already planned.
Nearly 1 in 3 Porsche Employees Could Go by 2035
Volkswagen Group reportedly wants Porsche to cut another 4,100 jobs, on top of 9,000 already planned.
Dream of Working at Disney World? 5,000 New Jobs Are Coming-and the Perks Are Pretty Magical
Free park admission is just one of the benefits Cast Members can score.
Dream of Working at Disney World? 5,000 New Jobs Are Coming-and the Perks Are Pretty Magical
Free park admission is just one of the benefits Cast Members can score.
Dream of Working at Disney World? 5,000 New Jobs Are Coming-and the Perks Are Pretty Magical
Free park admission is just one of the benefits Cast Members can score.
La Tapatia opens Downtown Fresno retail store
La Tapatia Tortilleria has opened a larger Downtown Fresno retail store. Read how high-speed rail construction hurt access to its Belmont location.
Nirvana Hit Has the 'Best Rock Music Video' of All Time
Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" remains a grunge classic, but its music video reached an even bigger milestone.
Nirvana Hit Has the 'Best Rock Music Video' of All Time
Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" remains a grunge classic, but its music video reached an even bigger milestone.
Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update
Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.
Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update
Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.
Elizabeth Hurley, 61, Poses in Peach Bikini and Shares Sunset Kiss With Billy Ray Cyrus in New Update
Fans were in awe of her ageless beauty as she flaunted her ongoing romance.
Ferrari Staggers: Criticism Grows Against Vasseur
The Italian team is living in a climate of internal tension over the results and the versions about a broken relationship between the team principal and the CEO. The performance of the SF-26 and the gap to Mercedes fuel the discontent in Maranello.
Paderborn end scoreless start with emphatic win over Hoffenheim
SC Paderborn registered their first goals and win of the season in the Bundesliga’s last fixture before the extended international break. The 3-1 defeat gave Hoffenheim their second defeat in three ...
Ed Sheeran's Cousin Slams Singer, Calls Him a 'Coward' Amid Controversy
Ed Sheeran's cousin is publicly condemning his famous family member amid the controversy surrounding the decision to unceremoniously remove Macklemore from the singer's Loop Tour for his unapologetic support of the Palestinian people.
Ed Sheeran's Cousin Slams Singer, Calls Him a 'Coward' Amid Controversy
Ed Sheeran's cousin is publicly condemning his famous family member amid the controversy surrounding the decision to unceremoniously remove Macklemore from the singer's Loop Tour for his unapologetic support of the Palestinian people.
Kate Capshaw Is 72: See What ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' Star Looks Like 42 Years Later
She's still a blonde beauty!
Kate Capshaw Is 72: See What ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' Star Looks Like 42 Years Later
She's still a blonde beauty!
Ebola outbreak update: Cases and deaths; Dungu health zone, Haut-Uélé province now affected
A total of 73 new confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) were reported on September 18, 2026, including 25 community deaths. Of these confirmed cases, 46 were from Ituri province, 18 from North Kivu, 6 from Haut-Uélé, and 3 from Tshopo. A new health zone, Dungu, in Haut-Uélé province, was affected during the day. As this zone borders South Sudan, strengthening cross-border surveillance is necessary. During the day on September 18, 2026, 12 deaths within Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs)—10 in Ituri and 2 in North Kivu—were unfortunately recorded, bringing the total number of deaths for the day to 37. However, 41 patients were declared recovered (30 in Ituri, 6 in Haut-Uélé, 3 in North Kivu, and 2 in Tshopo) after testing negative for EVD twice. Since the start of the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a cumulative total of 7,614 confirmed cases, including 3,676 deaths, has been recorded, representing a case fatality rate of 48.3%. The epicenter remains Ituri province, which accounts for 77.2% of the confirmed cases reported across the seven affected provinces and also accounts for 63.0% of the new confirmed cases. A new health zone was affected on September 18, 2026. Consequently, 63 out of 167 health zones (37.7%) across 7 provinces are affected. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Response measures feature 97% traveler screening at entry points, surveillance expansion to new area Dungu, and community outreach sensitizing over 110,000 people in one day. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system faces deep, structural constraints that predate the current Ebola outbreak and make epidemic response far harder. These problems are most acute in rural areas and the conflict-affected east. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Eastern provinces have seen health facilities damaged, looted, or abandoned. Insecurity delays patients, blocks supply deliveries, and exposes staff to attacks. Millions of displaced people live in camps with poor water, sanitation, and health services, increasing outbreak risk. Vast distances and poor roads mean many people walk hours or days to reach care. These same weaknesses explain why Ebola has continued to spread into new, under-prepared health zones even as some original hotspots show improvement: surveillance, laboratory turnaround, contact tracing, and infection control remain thin outside the best-supported sites. The Ministry of Health and partners have scaled up treatment centres, laboratories, and vaccination in the current outbreak, and some digital surveillance systems (DHIS2) provide a useful backbone. However, the underlying gaps in staffing, basic infrastructure, reliable funding, and logistics have not been closed. Without sustained investment in those foundations, the system will remain vulnerable to both routine disease burden and the next large outbreak. If you like the reporting on Outbreak News Today, please consider a paid subscription for $5/month or $30 a year. Help support the cause of this niche journalism. It is appreciated.
Debbie Gibson Reached Out to Carrot Top Days Before Alleged Suicide Attempt
Debbie Gibson is sending her support to friend Carrot Top after the comedian was hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt.
Debbie Gibson Reached Out to Carrot Top Days Before Alleged Suicide Attempt
Debbie Gibson is sending her support to friend Carrot Top after the comedian was hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt.
Debbie Gibson Reached Out to Carrot Top Days Before Alleged Suicide Attempt
Debbie Gibson is sending her support to friend Carrot Top after the comedian was hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt.
1956 John Wayne Classic, Considered His Most Compelling Role, Named ‘Greatest Noir-Western of All Time'
Jarbas Barbosa: Cervical Cancer and Digital Health Priorities Ahead of PAHO Governance Meetings
Jarbas Barbosa: Cervical Cancer and Digital Health Priorities Ahead of PAHO Governance Meetings / cancer, cervical cancer, cervical cancer prevention, Jarbas
Analysis: Late goal eases pressure on Carrick
It is too early in the season for Michael Carrick's position to be under serious threat. With a three-week international break to come, there will be no escaping a certain amount of criticism and it is a long time to wait before Manchester United can attempt to start putting things right on the pitch. Overall, United were good value for a point and might even argue snatching all three would not have been unwarranted given their strong finish.
Conceicao and Bremer score in win over Atalanta
The Men's First Team head into the international break with three valuable points after beating Atalanta 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium on Serie A Matchday 5.The goals came from Chico Conceicao and Gleiso...
Lucy Graham Turns Down Syndrome Into a Thriving Business
When Lucy Graham was born with Down syndrome, her family vowed to help her shine. Today, her determination and creativity helped her find success! Here, she shares her story with Woman’s World. When she was in high school, Lucy Graham gave her class a PowerPoint presentation on living with Down syndrome, describing its physical effects,
Lucy Graham Turns Down Syndrome Into a Thriving Business
When Lucy Graham was born with Down syndrome, her family vowed to help her shine. Today, her determination and creativity helped her find success! Here, she shares her story with Woman’s World. When she was in high school, Lucy Graham gave her class a PowerPoint presentation on living with Down syndrome, describing its physical effects,
Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza and Macklemore controversy at Philly tour stop
At his first concert since controversy roiled his North American tour, Ed Sheeran said he is "deeply...
20 Years After Leaving ‘The O.C.,' Mischa Barton Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance at 40
She looks incredible!
20 Years After Leaving ‘The O.C.,' Mischa Barton Makes a Rare Red Carpet Appearance at 40
She looks incredible!
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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‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF’s People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, confirming its status as a major Oscar contender.
'La Bola Negra' wins TIFF's People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, confirming its status as a major Oscar contender | Talk 1370
\'La Bola Negra\' wins TIFF\'s People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, confirming its