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Steelers QB Will Howard evaluated for unknown injury
According to reports, Steelers quarterback Will Howard was being evaluated for an unknown injury after Thursday's preseason game.
Sheer Nothingness: Marquette 0, Milwaukee 0
Yep, nothing doing in the Valley on Thursday, although that’s continuing good news for Mia Hurd and MU’s defense.
Steelers QB Will Howard being evaluated for injury
Steelers QB Will Howard suffered injury vs. Bills.
When Bill Gates talks world-changing computer technology, people listen. Have you heard what he’s saying about AI in healthcare?
“Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause.” … “Bill Gates says AI will either be ‘greatest equalizer’ or ‘worst source of injustice’” … “Bill Gates is deeply worried about AI—and he’s no longer staying quiet” ...
Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
Rockin’ for Bay concert benefits sports program
The Rockin’ for Bay Music Festival is a fundraising effort taking place this Saturday in downtown Gladstone for the Bay College athletic department.
GTA 6 Officially Confirms First Returning Character
GTA 6 officially confirms the first character returning from a previous game in the series in its Extended Look.
Caesars Entertainment Launches Ball Rush Jackpots™ in New Jersey, the Latest Proprietary Online Title from Empire Creative™
New ball-and-peg style online casino game combines customizable gameplay, layered bonus features and dynamic jackpot opportunities LAS VEGAS (Aug. 28, 2026) Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (Caesars) today announced the launch of Ball Rush Jackpots(tm) , a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative(tm), the Company's in-house game development studio. Now live in New Jersey across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, Ball Rush Jackpots is expected to become available in additional jurisdictions where Caesars offers online casino gaming following regulatory approval. The title expands Caesars' growing portfolio of proprietary online casino titles, following the successful launch of Ca$hline(tm) earlier this year and further diversifying the Company's lineup beyond traditional slots and table games. Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay
A Federal Order Threatened My Business Overnight — Literally. Here's How We Bounced Back.
When a federal order threatened part of my business overnight, my values alone didn't save me. Here's what did.
Bickley: How Arizona sports find their way out of the yuck
Arizona's sports landscape is in need of some big jolts amid all the bad luck that's hovered around the Valley's franchises in recent memory.
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science
“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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50+ athletes, $10 tickets: After viral Detroit Lions moment, father, daughter launch sports festival
Dolly’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health highlighted; reading test results before your doctor has a chance; staying healthy this fall; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Dolly Parton’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health was mentioned in many of her obituaries. A sampling: The New York Times, the BBC, NPR, NBC News, The Guardian, and Scripps News. Vanderbilt Health News posted a tribute to her, as well, and Mark Denison, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and former director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, spoke to NewsNation for a story about her impact on his research. Everyday Health interviewed Trent Rosenbloom, MD, MPH, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, for a story about a new JAMA study that found two-thirds of patients read test results before connecting with a doctor. Comprehension of test results varied: 6.6 percent said they had a poor understanding, 26.8 percent understood the results fairly well, 31.7 percent understood them well, and 34.9 percent understood the results very well. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (cyclosporiasis cases now in 47 states); “The Naked Scientists” podcast (salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds); Medscape (the lighter-than-usual just-completed Australian flu season); and People (how to stay healthy this fall). Scripps News interviewed Jessica Young, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, about Vanderbilt researchers launching a study to determine if GLP-1 drugs can help people with opioid use disorder. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Kashish Goel, MBBS, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Transcatheter Heart Valve Interventions, for a story about patient Dixie Watt and her minimally invasive valve replacement with the M3 device, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved transseptal transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Fogarty International Center writer/editor Susan Scutti interviewed John Koethe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, for a profile article for their newsletter, Global Health Matters. The article presents him as an example of a Fogarty Fellow success story and focus on his past and present research, including the HIV/AIDS research he conducted for his Fogarty project at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia in 2008 and 2009.
Seattle Black Nerd Festival offers place where ‘nerding out is fun’
Seattle Black Nerd Festival, happening Aug. 28-30, is where folks can connect over their shared love of cosplay, comics, anime, gaming, music, movies and more.
17 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
From dining at juicy burger joints to cosplaying at the Seattle Black Nerd Festival, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Adirondack Railroad Offers Train Rides to Remsen Barn Festival
Adirondack Railroad is offering special round-trip train service from Utica to the Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts, giving festivalgoers a scenic and convenient way to attend the event.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How the Duval’s workforce drives Citi’s expansion, community impact
Business Briefs: Aug. 28, 2026
UMassFive welcomes new community engagement pro HADLEY — UMassFive College Credit Union has hired Kelley Jewell as its community engagement coordinator. This newly created position reflects UMassFive’s continued investment in community engagement and expands the credit union’s ability to deliver financial wellness programs, strengthen community partnerships and support volunteer efforts throughout the Valley. In this […]
Maine candidates call for faster approvals to spark housing
Former House Speaker Hannah Pingree said the state needs to ensure that it has a trained workforce to produce more housing and that it will be important for the new governor to set a tone that housing is a critical economic need.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony charge
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Invests $195 Million In New Orleans As Undervalued View Faces A Fresh Test
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is committing about $195 million to shift its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations onto adjacent land, rebranding the complex as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, pending regulatory approval. For context, PENN Entertainment’s share price has pulled back in the short term, with a 30 day share price return of down 15.72% and a 90 day share price return of down 8.18%. The year to date share price return of 20.20% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder...
Las Vegas police searching for suspect in east valley business robbery
Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that happened in an east valley business last month.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics
The value of these 'Fan Edition' Samsung phones isn't what it used to be.
Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust
Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.
Buc-ee's co-founder casts doubt on Illinois expansion over politics
The co-founder said he prefers working with conservative states that reflect the company's values.
2026 Flathead Valley Fall Sports Preview
After a 2025 fall season filled with individual and team state championships, several Flathead Valley athletes will be on the title defense, while others will make a push to reach the mountain top of Montana high school sports after falling one win short a season ago. The Glacier Wolfpack and Columbia Falls Wildkats saw their […]
Entertainment briefs | Triangle Fire stops in Eureka on ‘final big tour’
Triangle Fire will stop in Eureka during its “final big tour.” The show is set for Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Arüspex from Grass Valley and local band Brain Dead Rejects will also perf…
Dolly Parton’s 10 Leadership Lessons For Business Executives
Dolly Parton’s carer offers business leaders lessons about authenticity, judgment , delegation, values, influence, and building a lasting legacy
Arts and entertainment events happening August 27th-29th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Yadkin Valley 4-H Shooting Sports Club results from central regional tournament
The Yadkin Valley 4-H Shooting Sports Club had a banner day and brought home a good haul of medals from the 2026 NC 4-H Central Regional Shooting Sports Tournament held […]
Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.
Hot rods, custom cars and live entertainment set for QC Nationals weekend
The NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals return Aug. 28–29 to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds with two days of classic cars, custom builds, live entertainment, contests and family activities for automotive fans.
Bitcoin treasury companies shed $80bn in value as business model unwinds
Crypto hoarders have been selling tokens and reverting to former activities
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Aug. 27, through Wednesday, Sept. 2? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Alle-Kiski Valley small business owner, fire department press Harrisburg to make skill games legal again
The fate of skill games still hangs in the balance, despite the state Supreme Court’s imposed Oct. 13 regulation deadline. The state Supreme Court in June deemed skill games are slot machines. It ruled that unlicensed skill games are illegal, but held off on enforcing their removal to give the
Idaho high schoolers learn to lead campus mental health efforts at Boise State summit
KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.
The Banyan gets approval for rooftop entertainment
The Banyan, a downtown Frederick restaurant, can host rooftop events, the Frederick Zoning Board of Appeals decided Tuesday.
Nvidia in talks to acquire Hugging Face in $13 billion deal, Business Insider reports
Nvidia has been in serious talks to acquire AI platform Hugging Face in a deal that would value the company at more than $13 billion, Business Insider reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Nvidia in talks to acquire Hugging Face in $13 billion deal, Business Insider reports
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia has been in serious talks to acquire AI platform Hugging Face in a deal that would value the company at more than $13 billion, Business Insider reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Reut...
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation
The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
Smart nanoparticles light up brain cancer and destroy what surgery misses
Scientists created smart nanoparticles that can both illuminate hidden glioblastoma cells during surgery and destroy microscopic cancer left behind afterward. In mice, the treatment prevented recurrence and led to 100% survival at 60 days, though it has not yet been tested in humans.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology researchers explore how probabilistic analysis can help improve nuclear safety
Traditional approaches for designing primary coolant pipes in nuclear power plants consider highly unlikely, extreme scenarios. Estimating pipe rupture frequency is a more practical approach. In a new study, researchers investigated the pipe rupture frequency of coolant pipes using a probabilistic framework that accounts for material properties, degradation pathway, and even inspection performance, offering a risk-informed approach to design and evaluation.
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and 724-652-2882. […]
FDA approves once-daily pill for deadly cancer after patients' survival rates nearly double
Revolution Medicines' Rasonque targets the RAS protein driving 95% of pancreatic adenocarcinoma cases, offering a critical option after chemotherapy fails.
These are the oldest family-owned businesses in the Central Valley
The Business Journal ranks 68 of the Central Valley’s oldest family-owned businesses, led by a Fresno company founded in 1868.
I launched a Buy Canadian marketplace amid US tariffs; traffic surged
Toronto entrepreneur Valerie Crisp built a Buy Canadian marketplace amid US trade tensions. When things heated up, daily traffic nearly tripled.
Reggie Watts dropped from festivals after abuse allegations
Reggie Watts has reportedly been dropped from the lineups of multiple festivals after being accused of 'reckless' and 'abusive' behavior.
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards
We also spotted discounts on the Scuf Valor Pro, a 100W battery pack, and the lowest price yet for Doom: The Dark Ages.
Bazzell on Unrivaled’s Five Year Plan
Alex Bazzell on Unrivaled's new $650 million valuation and player equity model.
Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on Mazzei’s rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
VOTE: Do you worry about social media's effect on children's mental health?
VOTE: Do you worry about social media's effect on children's mental health?Read more:Meta reaches $17B settlement with states over claims its platforms harmed
Emerald AI reaches unicorn status with $1.05B valuation
Emerald AI announced Tuesday it has raised $150 million in a Series A funding round, vaulting the company to unicorn status.
Other Ways of Knowing: Ethno Epistemic Challenges to the Universality of Science
From toe rings for a healthy pregnancy to a president who scrapped AIDS drugs for a dream-given herbal cure, this essay confronts a growing academic movement claiming spirits, astrology, and ancestral visions rival science—and what’s at stake for medicine, education, and truth.
VCs Are So Obsessed With This AI Assistant That Its Valuation Jumped Fivefold In Weeks
A hot new AI agent called Instinct was valued at $500 million earlier in August, sources say. Now it's raising a new round at a $2.5 billion valuation from Benchmark and Index.
2026 NFC North Season Forecast: Chicago Bears
The start of the NFL regular season is just around the corner and it’s time for season predictions. I’ll start with the Minnesota Vikings’ division rivals and end with the Vikings season forecast in early September. As I have the last couple years, I’ll go through the key areas that can lead to changes from […]
Royal Roots & Rhythms Festival at Hanna Park on Saturday
A festival celebrating culture, heritage and community is set to bring families together in Utica.
Aspen Valley Health celebrates 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency cohort
Aspen Valley Health celebrated the graduation of four nurses from its New Graduate Nurse Residency Program on July 22, marking another milestone for a program helping to strengthen the local healthcare workforce.
Arrest report: Suspect accused of vandalizing political signs caught on hidden camera
KSNV NBC Las Vegas covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Las Vegas, Nevada area including Paradise, Spring Valley, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Indian Springs, Sloan, Searchlight, Laughlin and Nellis AFB.
Death Cab for Cutie singer Ben Gibbard on Bumbershoot, new album
The Seattle indie rock giants have an extensive history with the city's flagship music festival.
Jill Lepore on why Silicon Valley gets science fiction wrong
Historian Jill Lepore explains what tech leaders miss in their favorite stories—and why the fight over AI data centers may be where the machine stops
SBA seeks to redefine small business, with some revenue caps reaching $1 billion
Critics warn that dramatically higher thresholds could leave the smallest firms competing against far larger rivals for federal contracts and loans
DELTA SCIENCE PROGRAM: Final 2026 Delta Science Plan: Strengthening Science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
From the Delta Science Program: The Delta Science Program is proud to share that, following years of development and extensive engagement with the region’s science community, the 2026 Delta Science Plan: Strengthening Science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is now available online. The Delta is one of California’s most valuable and complex ecosystems, and there is a shared sense of urgency to protect and manage its resources. A coordinated scientific approach is essential to help us understand the region’s complicated […]
'Our grief is not raw material' for Husted Senate ad, family says in call for removal
A central Ohio family who died in a fiery car crash is front and center in an Ohio Senate race ad − and their relatives want it taken down.
Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage
English and Japanese media have released hands on previews of Persona 4 Revival, including new screenshots, footage and details from the game
Scoop: Sword Health to acquire Headspace for up to $300M
It's a steep valuation drop for the buzzy behavioral health company and meditation app maker.
Apple Giving Some Mac Mini Customers a Free Upgrade
Apple has informed some customers who recently ordered a Mac mini with an M4 chip that has yet to ship that it will be upgrading their order to an equivalent version of the new Mac mini with an M6 chip at no additional cost. Apple's email to customers: Thank you for your recent Mac order. We know you're looking forward to receiving your purchase. As you may know, Apple recently announced the new Mac mini.
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.
Persona 4 Revival Hands-On: The New Stuff Still Needs to Be Dialed In, but It Remains Awesome at Its Core
In the pantheon of the Persona series, its fourth entry is held in high regard, and time will tell if Persona 4 Revival will prove to be the best of the bunch. The little bit I got to see is at least making it a pretty strong contender for that award, and it still very much feels like Persona 4. But anyone who has played it before knows it’s a very long game, so we will have to wait and see whether it's worth tuning in for or changing the channel.
17 fall festivals in Lancaster County in 2026, from Harvest Days to makers markets
Soon, sweltering temperatures will be replaced with brisk breezes and everything pumpkin themed.
7 (free) events in Lancaster County this weekend, from a blues festival to block parties
Need a free — or cheap — way to spend your weekend?
Korea’s DRX Signs Strategic Partnership With Indonesia’s Nuon to Expand Gaming and Entertainment Ties (EXCLUSIVE)
Korea’s DRX Corp. and PT Nuon Digital Indonesia signed a strategic partnership in Jakarta to expand gaming and entertainment ties between Indonesia and Korea, starting with an entertainment festival c...
Jaguars Reveal Awesome New Rivalries Uniforms For 2026
From teal-gloss helmets to neighborhood-inspired prints, Jacksonville’s new alternate look honors the "904" area code and the "Bold City" team’s 1995 roots.
Why Falcons must make trade with Bears for Gervon Dexter
NFL teams in need of a defensive tackle have suddenly found another option after Gervon Dexter Sr. of the Chicago Bears was added to the trade block . There should be a fair share of suitors for the 24-year-old. Dexter has appeared in 49 games, starting 33 of them since his arrival to Chicago in 2023. He started all 17 games in 2025, putting up 44 […] The post Why Falcons must make trade with Bears for Gervon Dexter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Measuring ROI For Healthcare AI May Require A New Approach
AI tools in healthcare may add value in novel and non-traditional ways.
Finns may live to 80 or 85, but productive healthy years average 43 to 46
For the first time in Finland, population-level norm values have been established for estimating life expectancy adjusted for health-related functional capacity and productivity. The new study provides ...
Eagles injury updates from Tuesday’s open practice
Lane Johnson, Jordan Davis and E.J. Jenkins were evaluated during Tuesday’s open practice, while seven Eagles did not participate
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world
MIT researchers added a new component to AI models that design new materials, helping ensure the material will be stable and practical for real-world use. The “CrysVCD” approach could reduce the money and time spent on screening out unusable designs.
Business, event declines blamed on downtown Raleigh safety concerns
Event organizers and small businesses say public safety is a major concern as Raleigh heads into the busy fall festival season.
Every politician says they’re for the working man, so why are only 1% of elected officials from the working class?
Researchers tracking 97 democracies find working-class candidates are just as qualified and likely to win as white-collar rivals, but don't get recruited.
As states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline
New state oversight laws are pumping the brakes on private equity’s push into health care, according to new data. The number of private equity-involved healthcare deals has declined since last year, and the value of those deals in the first half of 2026 is lower than it was for the same time in 2025, according to […]
Julian Alvarez transfer latest: Atletico standing firm on Barcelona as Arsenal become only get out for Argentine striker
Julian Alvarez is holding out for a move to Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid are standing firm on the refusal to sell to their LaLiga rivals; Atletico football expert Ruben Uría believes the only way out for Alvarez is to join Premier League champions Arsenal
QXO (QXO) is Rebuilding Business Models for Greater Value
Orbis Investment Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for “Orbis Global Equity Strategy”. The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, the Global Equity Strategy returned 19.9%, surpassing the MSCI All Country World Index by 7.8%. The market faced narrow breadth in the quarter. The strategy focuses […]
Alpharetta OKs North Point sports and entertainment district
A plan to transform North Point Mall into a massive sports and entertainment district received city council approval Aug. 24, paving the way for a potential National Hockey League franchise in Alpharetta. In a 4-3 vote, council members approved a master plan amendment, rezoning, a conditional use permit and variances for a mixed-use development anchored by a 20,000-seat hockey arena.
Ranking the NFL’s new rivalry uniforms
A second batch of rivalry uniforms has been revealed.
Okay, Boomer: Preparing for the generational ownership transfer
The Colorado Succession Through Apprenticeship Program would turn two problems into one solution: a state-coordinated pipeline that trains graduates to evaluate and operate existing businesses, then connects them to owners ready to show them the ropes and eventually hand over the keys.
FAMU's College of Agriculture & Food Science holds its Grape Harvest Festival
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has an annual Grape Harvest Festival that showcases the variety of grapes grown at the Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit.
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
There's an Iron Man game being made by EA. But there was once an Iron Man game being made by Mad Max and Just Cause dev Avalanche, and we've seen footage of it.
'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax
It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.
Nothing changes yet with Supreme Court's election order but 'chaos' possible
The Supreme Court's decision gave preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting
Festival features entertainment all day
Come early, grab some delicious festival food, enjoy the exhibits and carnival, then head over to the Rafter 3C Arena for a weekend of amazing live entertainment.
Capital One Business Travel Limited Time Offer Ends Sept. 7 for New Spark Cash Plus and Spark Cash Cardholders
Limited Time Offer Gives U.S. Small Business Owners Additional Value on Business Travel and Everyday Business Spending MCLEAN, Va. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2026-- Capital One announced that its limited time travel credit offer for new Spark Cash Plus and Spark Cash business credit card customers
Pharmacy industry changes prompt closures of two longtime Yakima Valley businesses
Two pharmacies with longtime roots in the Yakima Valley will close in the next few weeks, part of a trend their owner attributes to third-party prescription management companies and more
Two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles deliver sun-soaked sports, high-speed thrills and extra value - News
Power up your play with two exciting Nintendo Switch 2 bundles, arriving in the coming months and bringing even more fun to players! Gather friends and family together, whether in the same room¹ or miles away², for some high-energy races across a sp…
Hands-On: The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono
Longines carries momentum with strong specs, aesthetic refinement, and value-driven pricing in the chronograph category.
DSC Meridian Capital LP Acquires Shares of 165,000 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR
DSC Meridian Capital LP bought a new position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 165,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $
15,114 Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Bought by Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank acquired a new position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 15,114 shares of the company's stock, valued at appr
Making career readiness part of the science student experience
Drawing from career development theory, educational research and principles of scientific inquiry, Christina Igl developed a series of interconnected career frameworks that guide students to evaluate opportunities, reflect on experiences and make informed decisions over time.
Introducing: A New Generation Of The Omega Speedmaster 38 MM
Seven new models bid farewell to oval subdials on the path to more classic Moonwatch styling.