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Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart In Recasting, Reprising Voice Role

EXCLUSIVE: Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is joining another tentpole fantasy series for HBO. He will play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of Harry Potter. Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult who was ...

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Aug 24 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe

There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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Aug 24 • 12:02 PM EDT • Politics • channel4news.substack.com
This Week: SF Politics, Bike East Bay Volunteer Night, SFMTA Photo Archive

Here is a list of events this week. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. ​SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, August 25, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Tuesday Bike East Bay Volunteer Night. Tackle projects while socializing with fellow advocates. Snacks provided. Tuesday, August 25, 6-8 p.m. Bike East Bay Office, 466 Water Street, Oakland. Wednesday SFMTA Photo Archive and Peter Hartlaub. Go back in time for an evening of photos, stories and conversation with the Chronicle, Mayor Art Agnos, and S.F. Muni. Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 p.m. Gray Area Foundation / Grand Theatre, 2667 Mission Street, S.F. Get tickets. Wednesday Smart City Cycling. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for a presentation for people interested in biking but intimidated by urban traffic plus anyone already riding who wants to hone their skills. Wednesday, August 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Anza Branch Public Library, 550 37th Avenue, S.F. Thursday Member Repair Party. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and learn how to repair your bike. Thursday, August 27, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, 1720 Market Street, S.F. RSVP required. Saturday The Bay Ride. Circumnavigate the San Francisco Bay while raising funds for cycling infrastructure that makes streets safer for everyone. Saturday, August 29, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts at Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street, S.F. Saturday Flat Fix Clinic for Students and Families. Join the Safe Routes to School team at the Marina Branch Branch Library for a hands-on flat fix clinic. Saturday, August 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Marina Branch Public Library, 1890 Chestnut Street, S.F. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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Aug 24 • 11:44 AM EDT • Politics • sf.streetsblog.org
When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic

Science works through a process of revision. As consumers, we must learn how to evaluate how mature evidence is, and always remain flexible to new findings.

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Aug 24 • 11:34 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
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THE WEEK OF AUG 24, 2026

- Duration of status lawsuit filed - White House outlines research security policy - Federal job protections to weaken in September

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Aug 24 • 11:08 AM EDT • Science • aip.org
Nate Bargatze Launches No Pictures, Sets Lawrence Grey To Oversee “Edgier” Production Label Alongside Family-Friendly Nateland Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: After setting the Guinness World Record for most tickets sold on a stand-up tour, Nate Bargatze is continuing to expand his business — this time, in an unexpected direction. As he continues...

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Aug 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Data centers are ‘redefining’ midterm races across Pennsylvania

Candidates in at least 20 competitive legislative races are staking out data center positions, and Gov. Josh Shapiro has pivoted to a tougher stance.

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Aug 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Nate Bargatze Launches No Pictures, Hires Lawrence Grey In Exec Role

Nate Bargatze has launched No Pictures, hiring Lawrence Grey to oversee both Nateland and the new production label as Chief Content Officer.

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Aug 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
Cowboys’ ‘Violent’ Rookie May Get Starting Spot After Preseason Debut

The Dallas Cowboys may have seen their linebacker issue solved on Saturday with the debut of third-round pick Jaishawn Barham. The post Cowboys’ ‘Violent’ Rookie May Get Starting Spot After Preseason Debut appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 24 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Patient data was breached in AnMed attack

AnMed CEO William Kinley confirms a data breach following a ransomware attack, which has been linked to "The Gentlemen." A new report outlines the group's emergence.

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Aug 24 • 10:55 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Erin Rae has the latest in consumer and entertainment headlines

Walmart and Sam's Club finally adds tap to pay, plus Angel Reese is making WNBA history. Keep up with Erin on V-103 weekends from 10 til 2

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Aug 24 • 10:54 AM EDT • Entertainment • fox5atlanta.com
Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup

The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup. Festival organizers say “NAZA,” directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel

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Aug 24 • 10:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
A New Study Explores Whether Exercise Can Really Cancel Out the Health Risks of Your Desk Job

Scientists debate whether it’s possible to fully reverse the metabolic effects of a sedentary life.

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Aug 24 • 10:26 AM EDT • Health • outsideonline.com
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NBC Sports adds ‘Not So Fast with Pabst & Perloff,’ ‘Fanta in 60’ to its fall streaming lineup

NBC Sports NOW is adding two new shows to its Monday-through-Friday lineup starting Aug. 31, Awful Announcing has learned. NBC Sports’ free 24/7 streaming channel’s returning anchors stay in place: PFT Live with Mike Florio at 7 a.m. ET, with rotating co-hosts Chris Simms, Devin McCourty, and Michael Holley; The Dan Patrick Show at 9…

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Aug 24 • 9:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hundreds gather in Tuscaloosa for statewide behavioral health conference

Organizers said more than 500 people attended the conference either in person or online.

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Aug 24 • 9:41 AM EDT • Health • wbrc.com
Do shocks make the Premier League the GOAT sports league? Plus Haaland’s haircut

Welcome to The Athletic’s Soccer Weekender, a new, weekly look at the most important storylines from the Premier League and beyond

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Aug 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Chiefs Balancing Flexibility but 'Open for Business' With Roster Cuts Looming

With the 53-man roster deadline on the horizon, KC's leaving the door open for an addition.

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Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • si.com
Research Fellowships in Space Science 2027: applications now open!

ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to carry out innovative research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology at our establishments across Europe. Within this programme are the Research Fellowships in Space Science, which open for applications once per year – and now is the time to apply for the 2027 selection!

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Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • esa.int
Vector Science & Therapeutics (TSXV: PAIN) Begins Peptide Production as First Suite at LyoGenesis Manufacturing Comes Online

/PRNewswire/ -- Vector Science & Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN) (the "Company") today announced that the first of four planned manufacturing suites at its...

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Aug 24 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
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How the Red Sox landed one of the trade deadline's best pitchers

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Aug 24 • 6:59 AM EDT • Sports • audacy.com
As students head back to school, some may be on sports teams with players from other districts

Michael Bisson, who runs the Interscholastic Division at the Maine Principals Association, said that as enrollments have declined, schools have had to work together to field full teams.

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Aug 24 • 6:15 AM EDT • Sports • mainepublic.org
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The first NFL player to return to college, plus a controversial WNBA ejection

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Congrats, you’re the Browns’ starting quarterback. Coming up: 📝 NFL –> CFB pipeline? ⏏️ Freedom’s ejection 🔥 Pristine vibes in Philly Last week, we discussed the concept — and your malaise — of the select group of NFL rookies eligible to return to college football via a judge’s order. In the time since, the situation has developed. Last night, former Ole Miss and Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright,...

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Aug 24 • 6:13 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Healthcare costs, Medicaid cuts draw increased scrutiny from NC Democrats ahead of midterms

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, North Carolina is expected to lose nearly $50 billion over the next 10 years, according to analysis by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Democrats say families will be hard hit by the looming cuts.

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Aug 24 • 6:05 AM EDT • Health • ncnewsline.com
Business storylines to watch at the 2026 U.S. Open

From sponsors to ticket prices, here's what to watch on the business front at this year's U.S. Open tennis tournament.

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Aug 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Take-Two Interactive files subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X amid ongoing GTA 6 leaks

Firm is requesting "any records related to various online accounts involved in posting and sharing leaks"

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Aug 24 • 5:53 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist

Legislators and experts are exploring updating the state’s Standards of Quality, the school funding baseline requirements for the state and local governments, to include mandatory full-time licensed nurse positions.

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Aug 24 • 5:28 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
AEW Dynamite show after All In Wembley is struggling to sell tickets

AEW Dynamite heads to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas following All In this weekend, and ticket sales are currently tracking way below

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Aug 24 • 5:20 AM EDT • Technology • f4wonline.com
Köln still confident of signing Tottenham youngster

For some time now, 1. FC Köln have been in agreement with Mikey Moore over a one-year loan move from Tottenham, but the deal has yet to be completed.According to reports, Moore has not yet been given...

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Aug 24 • 4:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

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Aug 24 • 4:45 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at...

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Aug 24 • 2:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
🥐 An unstoppable Barça, Julián, Vinicius... 5️⃣ stories shaping Monday

Tension at the Metropolitano after the boos aimed at Julián Álvarez headline a matchday in which FC Barcelona showed overwhelming dominance against Elche, Mourinho stepped in amid the 'Vinicius case...

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Aug 24 • 2:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mexico: Stability, democracy or one-party?

The political and economic future of Mexico hinges on whether the Morena movement can coexist with institutional pluralism and engagement with the U.S.

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Aug 24 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • gisreportsonline.com
Pelican Unveils Next-Generation Protector Cases with Advanced HPX Polymer Science & Modular Accessories

Pelican Products recently launched its Next Generation Protector series, upgrading its namesake case line with advanced polymer formulations and modular...

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Aug 24 • 1:17 AM EDT • Science • unmannedsystemstechnology.com
Browns' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season

The Cleveland Browns’ 53-man roster is beginning to take shape. The quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders remains the headline story. However, Cleveland’s roster decisions extend far beyond who’s under center. New head coach Todd Monken has spent the summer evaluating a young, revamped roster built around competition […] The post Browns' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 24 • 12:32 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
IBM Study: Sports Fans Want Streamlined Digital Experiences as Platform Choices Expand

/PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by IBM (NYSE: IBM) reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more...

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Aug 24 • 12:01 AM EDT • Sports • prnewswire.com
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49ers news: SF trades with NFC South team for linebacker

With just a few weeks left before the new season, the San Francisco 49ers continue to tinker with their roster. Recently, the 49ers added tight end Khalil Dinkins, offensive lineman Doug Kramer Jr., and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge. On Sunday, they acquired a veteran presence to shore up their defense. The 49ers pulled off a trade , sending running […] The post 49ers news: SF trades with NFC South team for linebacker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 23 • 10:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Raiders’ Eric Stokes Gets Blunt on Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean

The Las Vegas Raiders will have a new linebacker duo after signing Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean in free agency this past offseason. Moreover, both players were teammates on the Georgia Bulldogs.As a result, the Silver and Black are banking on both players to pick up their chemistry from college. Furthermore, there’s another former teammate […] The post Raiders’ Eric Stokes Gets Blunt on Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 23 • 8:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Meet George: The bald eagle who hangs around at a science station

The "Oregon Field Guide" team met a very special local resident at the USGS Marrowstone Marine Field Station.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • opb.org
Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center | ETIH EdTech News

Rice University has opened SCOPE, a new center combining science communication courses, online learning, public engagement and researcher training. ETIH edtech news covers the higher education initiative, Scott Solomon's appointment as Director and programs beginning in fall 2026.

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Aug 23 • 7:45 PM EDT • Science • edtechinnovationhub.com
ESPN to increase price of ESPN Unlimited

Just about one year after its launch, ESPN is raising the price of its direct-to-consumer app. The price of ESPN Unlimited, the all-encompassing tier of the network’s app that includes access to live linear television feeds across the ESPN family of networks, will increase from $29.99 to $31.99 per month beginning September 17, according to…

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Aug 23 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Shein launches up to $1.8 billion Hong Kong IPO

Online fast-fashion retailer ​Shein launched book ‌building for a Hong Kong initial public ​offering on Monday, ​aiming to raise up ⁠to HK$13.86 billion ($1.77 ​billion), according to ​an offering prospectus.

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Aug 23 • 6:25 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Sen. Scott calls Darline Graham 'real deal' after debate-stage gaffe

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Aug 23 • 4:27 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Zoetis Earnings Reveal a Divided Business, But Can its Pipeline Restore Growth?

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) entered 2026 as a leader in animal health, but its latest earnings show that even a strong market position cannot fully insulate the company from weaker consumer demand. Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue remained flat at $2.5 billion and declined 1% on an organic operational basis, as pressure in the U.S. companion-animal market […]

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Aug 23 • 3:49 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
That Weird 'Other' Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products

The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.

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Aug 23 • 3:20 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
‘We’ll be OK’: Business owner optimistic after tornado damages her shop

Columbia residents continue to pick up the pieces after an EF-1 tornado tore through the borough’s downtown on Thursday.

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Aug 23 • 2:59 PM EDT • Business • lancasteronline.com
Cyberbullying may fuel teen mental health problems through loneliness, study finds

Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.

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Aug 23 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

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Aug 23 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • thestarnews.com
El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts

Abdul El-Sayed's post about Usha Vance and JD Vance's grandfather sparked accusations of racism and sexism from Rep. Brandon Gill and others.

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Aug 23 • 12:17 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Yankees send Ryan Weathers to IL, activate Cody Bellinger

Bellinger returns to the lineup, but the Yanks lose Weathers.

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Aug 23 • 11:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post

Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.

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Aug 23 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Amazon Hikes Prices by as Much as 60% Across Echo, Fire TV, Kindle Lines

The price hikes were as high as 60% in case of the worst hit product, the Echo Dot, which will now set you back.

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Aug 23 • 11:18 AM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
Tim Scott calls support for Darline Graham an ‘easy choice’ despite her debate flub

In an interview with “Meet the Press,” Scott defended Graham after her recent debate blunder raised questions about her qualifications.

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Aug 23 • 10:38 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks

Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.

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Aug 23 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • texasenergyandpower.com
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Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music

People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. 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WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?

ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)

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Saturday's MLB moneyline predictions are a mix of huge underdogs and home favorites, including the Padres as -156 home favorites against the Twins.

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Aug 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Prince George’s Parks Announces September Lineup of Festivals, History Events And Live Entertainment

RIVERDALE, Md. — Prince George’s County residents will have several opportunities to explore local history, culture, music and community events throughout September as the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation rolls out its fall programming. The schedule includes free and low-cost events across the county, ranging from museum experiences and cultural festivals to wine and […]

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Aug 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thebaynet.com
5 Ways To Use AI Social Media Tools And Where To Draw The Line

Discover the AI social media tools helping small businesses create content, save time, and compete with larger brands across today's biggest platforms.

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Aug 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Cowboys News: Trade with Steelers? Oxnard standouts, Cards on deck

The Cowboys time in Oxnard has come to an end, now they're preparing for the Cardinals with a lot on the line for quite a few players.

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Aug 22 • 6:38 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What channel is Eagles vs. Patriots on? Time, TV schedule

The Philadelphia Eagles open the NFL preseason against the New England Patriots on Saturday night. Here's how to watch and stream the game.

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Aug 22 • 5:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fancy new business class suites cause headache for aviation industry

Airlines are competing for the fanciest business class following the boom in premium travel, but new suites require rigorous certification testing.

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Aug 22 • 5:44 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
It's Your Business has Heartland Dermatology and GO Topeka

News about the latest hires, retirements and more in the Topeka area.

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Aug 22 • 5:04 AM EDT • Business • cjonline.com
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Living in fear, and not being paid: the health workers on the frontline of DRC’s Ebola outbreak

People fighting to contain rapidly growing outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo describe the obstacles and dangers they face

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Aug 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
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People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.

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Aug 22 • 4:00 AM EDT • Science • cbc.ca
With his political capital on the line, Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina

President Donald Trump understood his assignment, touting Sen. Darline Graham as a “very special person” whom he asked to run for her brother’s seat.

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Aug 22 • 12:14 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Headlines with Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino

Consultants Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino return to the pod to talk about the latest headlines, including the polls in the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about Natalie Harp and her odd relationship with the President.

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Aug 21 • 11:41 PM EDT • Politics • fox10tv.com
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Headlines with Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino

Consultants Tony Cani and Marcus Dell’Artino return to the pod to talk about the latest headlines, including the polls in the Governor’s race. Then Dennis and Colin talk about Natalie Harp and her odd relationship with the President.

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Aug 21 • 11:41 PM EDT • Politics • fox5vegas.com
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Nebraska Secretary of State certifies online sports wagering petitions

Two online sports wagering petitions will appear on the general election ballot in November after meeting the signature thresholds, the Nebraska secretary of state’s office said Friday.

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Aug 21 • 11:39 PM EDT • Sports • 1011now.com
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