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Alabama vs. Tennessee live score, updates: Will Crimson Tide bounce back in must-win SEC clash?
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Oct 17 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Health Officials: DOGE Disruptions Upended $112 Million Epidemiology Contract

The NIH gave a no-bid extension to a health care company after DOGE scrambled plans for open competition.

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Oct 17 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • notus.org
Smash Bros. Pro Barred From Event Following Bed Bug Concern

Announcing a hiatus, Melee pro Jason ‘Mew2King’ Zimmerman says he regrets posting the now viral photos and would have stepped back if he believed the community was at risk

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Oct 17 • 11:38 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members

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Oct 17 • 11:12 AM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
Trump administration seeks to remove judge in golf course case, accusing her of ‘egregious’ behavior

The Trump administration has requested the removal of the federal judge overseeing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s plans to overhaul a Washington, DC public golf course, accusing her of having “bias.”

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Oct 17 • 10:17 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Ashton Dulin won't play in Week 6

Ashton Dulin to remain sidelined with hamstring injury

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Oct 17 • 9:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AI midwife seeks to fill gaps in Zimbabwe's maternal health care

With public health services stretched thin, women in Zimbabwe sometimes struggle to access reliable information about pregnancy and childbirth. A locally developed app aims to answer their questions…

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Oct 17 • 9:44 AM EDT • Health • rfi.fr
Jon Gruden Makes Strong Statement About Undefeated 49ers

Jon Gruden delivers high praise for the undefeated 49ers, calling San Francisco the cream of the crop ahead of its Week 6 matchup with Washington.

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Oct 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“I Know What You Did Last Summer ”cast, then and now: See the stars of the original slasher nearly 30 years later

The Southport gang has done a lot since their encounter with the mysterious hook-wielding fisherman.

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Oct 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Northern Area Health Education Center to host health care career camp at SUNY Canton in 2027

CANTON — The Northern Area Health Education Center is accepting applications for its 2027 MASH Camp, a free day camp for students in grades nine through 12 interested in health care careers. …

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Oct 17 • 8:50 AM EDT • Health • northcountrynow.com
Country singer's secret weapons for healing and staying healthy through life's ups and downs

Country music singer Karen Waldrup, based in Nashville, shares the importance of getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and embracing healthy routines to stay well through life's ups and downs.

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Oct 17 • 8:42 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Newcastle join Juventus and Roma in race for Sporting’s Doumbia

Newcastle have joined Juventus and Roma in tracking Sporting midfielder Issa Doumbia, just months after his move to Portugal.As noted by Tuttomercatoweb, A Bola splashed the story across its front pag...

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Oct 17 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Two Longtime Executives Depart Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals saw three notable departures this week, including two who have been with the organization for nearly two decades

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Oct 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Detroit summit boosts Israeli business in face of pro-Palestinian wave

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator drew fire ahead of the Innovation Exchange Summit at Huntington Bank HQ, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib demanding state end funding for group

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Oct 17 • 6:28 AM EDT • Business • timesofisrael.com
Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim

By Nandita Bose, Bo Erickson and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is blaming senior aides and political operatives for a faltering midterm strategy, questioning

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Oct 17 • 6:09 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
‘SNL’ star reacts to Shane Gillis’ monologue backlash: ‘That’s comedy’
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Oct 17 • 6:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • nj.com
Meet the manly men who want to remake the Democratic Party

Candidates posting thirst traps, calling opponents betas and ripping bench presses: This is the strange new world of campaigning as a Democratic man.

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Oct 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
I suspected cancer lurked in my body. I hoped this test would ease my fears.

The FDA is expected to approve a new kind of blood test that may allow earlier diagnosis and less invasive, more effective treatment. But doctors warn of drawbacks.

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Oct 17 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Bundesliga Heavyweights Collide: Bayern And Leipzig Unleash Their Attacking Stars

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are preparing for Saturday's Bundesliga showdown at the Allianz Arena, with the predicted lineups offering an early indication of how both teams could approach one of the biggest fixtures of the weekend.

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Oct 17 • 5:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Is The Little Circle Tool On A Leatherman For?

If you have a Leatherman multi-tool, you might have noticed a little circle at the base of your product. It actually has a very specific purpose.

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Oct 17 • 5:45 AM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
I’m going viral again in Brazil. It must be election season.

I received free emergency medical care in Brazil. Brazilian President Lula and the influencers won’t let me forget it.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Have a passion for collecting? You, too, can create a ‘pocket museum.’

But a pocket, or micro, museum is not just a bunch of objects. You need to have a story.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • washingtonpost.com
Trump’s election fraud task force is going after the people who investigated him

President Donald Trump has made no secret of his demands to see charges against former officials.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
U.S. campaign finance watchdog is sitting out the midterms. Here’s what that means.

The Federal Election Commission has been unable to advise campaigns or investigate alleged violations.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump signs Executive Order waiving sanctions against Russia

President Donald Trump cited “national interests” for the decision to waive a punishing sanctions package targeting Russian exports and leaders.

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Oct 17 • 4:56 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Best Disney+ deals and bundles: Best streaming deals in October 2026

Catch the best from Marvel, Star Wars, and more with these Disney+ deals and bundles.

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Oct 17 • 4:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Game Preview #8: New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals

The Devils are going to need their best to beat another Metropolitan Division opponent.

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Oct 17 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Does Debt Refinancing Change The Bull Case For Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)?

Live Nation Entertainment has issued US$730 million of 7.125% senior notes and €600 million of 6.125% senior notes, both due 2032, with guarantees from key restricted subsidiaries and plans to redeem its 6.500% senior secured notes due 2027. The refinancing reshapes Live Nation Entertainment's debt profile by swapping secured 2027 obligations for longer dated unsecured bonds, which can influence interest costs, covenant flexibility, and how much cash stays available for venue investment and...

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Oct 17 • 2:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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(ANALYSIS) Political shamelessness threatens democracy by weakening leaders’ respect for ethical principles and the rule of law. Drawing on Plato’s Laws, this article explores reverence as a virtue that encourages humility, self-restraint and recognition of human limitations, arguing that responsibl

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Oct 17 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • religionunplugged.com
State health department recommends annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines

With flu season officially underway, the state has issued a standing recommendation asking all health care providers to follow American Medical Association information on vaccines and when patients…

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Oct 16 • 11:02 PM EDT • Health • wlns.com
Washington Wizards Close Preseason with Narrow Loss vs. Pelicans

AJ Dybantsa left the game midway through the second quarter with an ankle injury as the Washington Wizards fell, 107-106, agains the New Orleans Pelicans

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Oct 16 • 11:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Caleb Wilson Flashes in Bulls' Preseason Finale Versus Timberwolves

Chicago took care of a short-handed Minnesota team to wrap up preseason play.

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Oct 16 • 10:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC, NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters in ISL; Preliminary rounds in Asian Para Games: Indian Sports LIVE, October 17

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 17, 2026.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 17, 2026

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.

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Oct 16 • 10:00 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the nat...

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Oct 16 • 9:42 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Tenderloin ‘zombie shooter’ game shut down by creator after backlash

The developer of a “zombie shooter” game set in the Tenderloin has shut it down after city officials and other San Francisco residents said it depicted homeless people as monsters to be killed.

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Oct 16 • 9:06 PM EDT • Technology • sfchronicle.com
Business leaders gather in Wichita Falls for Leaderfest 2026

At this year’s Leaderfest, business owners, professionals and community leaders gathered in Wichita Falls for a day of inspiration and growth.

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Oct 16 • 7:38 PM EDT • Business • texomashomepage.com
Final plans for Trump’s arch appear to abandon his ‘military complex’ idea

Newly posted documents make no mention of drones, snipers or other military features announced by the president. A White House official disputed that plans had changed.

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Oct 16 • 6:44 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Briefing Recap | What the midterms could change about U.S. health care

An election lookahead at what’s at stake for health policy

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Oct 16 • 6:23 PM EDT • Health • wpintelligence.washingtonpost.com
Manny Rutinel smashes Colorado House race fundraising record in 8th CD

Democratic congressional candidate Manny Rutinel raised more than $4.2 million in the most recent quarter in his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans in Colorado’s most competitive U.S. House race, hauling in more than twice as much as Evans and setting a new state record. Across the board, the state’s Democratic nominees outraised […]

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Oct 16 • 6:08 PM EDT • Politics • denvergazette.com
Let's talk 'You Can See Everything' spoilers: An explainer for Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary

Who gets naked? What are the big twists? And what's next?

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Oct 16 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter & a New ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos Poll, Sunday on “This Week” with Co-anchor Martha Raddatz

Energy Secretary Chris Wright & Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter will be on "This Week" airing on Sunday, October 18.

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Oct 16 • 5:57 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns

Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason ‘Mew2King’ Zimmerman has been banned from a competitive tournament after posting photos of his concerning skin condition and complaining of a bug infestation in his home.

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Oct 16 • 5:54 PM EDT • Health • ign.com
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns

Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason ‘Mew2King’ Zimmerman has been banned from a competitive tournament after posting photos of his concerning skin condition and complaining of a bug infestation in his home.

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Oct 16 • 5:54 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Beverly Latest To Get Hit By Business Break-Ins; Multiple Arrests Made

Thursday's burglaries in Beverly were part of a series of smash-and-grabs across the city this week, and multiple persons of interest are in custody, Ald. Matt O'Shea said.

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Oct 16 • 5:41 PM EDT • Business • blockclubchicago.org
WP Intelligence Briefing | What the midterms could change about U.S. health care

An election lookahead at what’s at stake for health policy

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Oct 16 • 4:32 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Sister Monica Heeran, longtime PeaceHealth leader and Northwest healthcare pioneer, dies at 95

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth mourns the passing of Sister Monica Heeran, a visionary leader who rose through the ranks of Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene and would shape healthcare throughout the Northwest and beyond.Sr. Monica died Oct. 9 at St. Mary on the Lake in Bellevue, Wash. She was 95.She boldly led PeaceHealth through a period of great innovation, guided by her faith, compassion and generosity toward those in need.

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Oct 16 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • peacehealth.org
Why Red Bull Got Into the Ski Business—And Teamed Up with an Austrian Racing Legend to Do It

Red Bull teamed up with an Austrian racing legend to manufacture skis, and it’s the mashup we’ve all been waiting for

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Oct 16 • 4:07 PM EDT • Business • outsideonline.com
Evaluating Brian Cashman’s 2026 season

The Yankees’ head of baseball had some hits and many misses this year.

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Oct 16 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Yankees Named Top Landing Spot For Tarik Skubal Entering Offseason

The New York Yankees could look to make a big splash this offseason.

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Oct 16 • 3:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'The Wiz' Eases on Down the Road to Eisenhower Auditorium

The hit Broadway musical “The Wiz” will bring its reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” to Penn State next week, featuring performers from “American Idol” and

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Oct 16 • 3:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • statecollege.com
Kim Kardashian cried ‘every single night’ on “Dancing With the Stars ”and was ‘praying to get kicked off’

“It’s traumatized me for life,” she said of her 2008 stint on the show.

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Oct 16 • 2:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Mayor Johnson’s campaign cash dips below $380,000, while frontrunner Giannoulias has $19 million on hand

The freshman incumbent has just $379,471 in the bank — yet another indication of his struggle to raise money for the uphill reelection bid he announced last month.

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Oct 16 • 1:57 PM EDT • Politics • wbez.org
Trump says press secretary Katie Zacharia should ‘reconsider’ her role

“Maybe it’s not for her,” President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday, saying that he would ultimately leave the decision to Zacharia.

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Oct 16 • 1:35 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democrats are up in the polls. They’re sick to their stomachs.

Polls show Democrats with a clear path to controlling the House and maybe the Senate. But they have burned before.

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Oct 16 • 1:31 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The many barriers young adults must overcome to vote: A research-based reporting guide

This guide from SciLine offers insights, tips, and story ideas to help journalists report on Generation Z’s voting habits.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • journalistsresource.org
'Avatar: Seven Havens' episode 5 is chock-full of 'Last Airbender' Easter eggs

Plus, a treat for Korrasami fans!

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Oct 16 • 12:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
'Father Of PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi Blames A 'Mentality Issue' For The Backlash To Killing Discs

The Sony veteran doesn't sound very sentimental about the end of physical media on the platform he spearheaded

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
John Mills urges Washington football OL to keep pushing forward

After struggling through the first half of the season, John Mills has urged Washington's offensive line to keep pushing forward.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Matchday 31: Who can clinch playoffs or be eliminated?

By MLSsoccer staffThis weekend during Matchday 31:Six teams can clinch an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot.One team can be eliminated from Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs contention.Nashville SC can clinch ...

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Business taking action for nature at CBD COP17

At the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19-30 October, IUCN will show how business can use science, data and technology to scale up its contribution to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

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Oct 16 • 11:43 AM EDT • Business • iucn.org
Hilary Swank addresses ‘backlash’ over pregnancy at 52: ‘You’re too old’

Meanwhile, she said men don’t receive the same criticism.

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Oct 16 • 11:23 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
AASHTO Journal - State DOTs Use Art to Promote Safety, Health, Beautification

Across the country, state departments of transportation are using a bevy of artistic approaches to promote safety, health, and community beautification efforts. [Above photo by Oklahoma DOT] For example, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is currently seeking student participants for its “Keep Our Land Grand” poster contest. Formerly known as the “Trash Poster Contest,” the […]

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Oct 16 • 11:01 AM EDT • Health • aashtojournal.transportation.org
In immigrant-heavy Georgia city, Trump to test limits of his midterm message

The visit to Dalton is especially complicated for GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, who increasingly has emphasized his independence from the president.

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Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
Leath earns award from brain science professionals

WashU psychologist Seanna Leath earns an award from the Federation of Associations in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

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Oct 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • source.washu.edu
“9-1-1: Nashville” pays tribute to Chad Lowe’s daughter after her death at 13

Lowe is an executive producer and director on the show, which honored his late daughter, Fiona, following the season 2 premiere.

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Oct 16 • 10:29 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AS GOLDMAN SACHS CEO DAVID SOLOMON TAKES THE HELM

Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Council today announced that Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon will become its next leader, succeeding Brian Cornell, Executive Chair of Target Corporation. In this role, Solomon will chair one of the nation’s most distinguished business organizations, bringing together the world’s foremost CEOs to confront emerging challenges, advance innovation, and help define the future of global leadership. Cornell has led The Busin

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Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Davids Urges Federal Action as Kansas Small Businesses Squeezed Out of Tariff Refunds While Large Corporations Cash In

Today, Representative Sharice Davids demanded immediate action to ensure Kansas small businesses receive the tariff refunds they are owed. Following this year’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the president’s reckless tariffs, the federal government began processing billions of dollars in refunds.

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Oct 16 • 9:41 AM EDT • Business • davids.house.gov
Healey and Minogue made their final pitches to voters in a tense debate. Here are 4 takeaways.

The two clashed over housing costs, public accountability, abortion access, immigration enforcement, and energy policy.

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Oct 16 • 9:31 AM EDT • Politics • boston.com
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‘Thriller’ flash mob, Spooky Mad Science Expo take over Alexandria this weekend

Halloween festivities are starting to ramp up in Alexandria as October continues on. This weekend, the "Thriller" Zombie Flash Mob descends upon Old Town, retailers will host the new Sticker Treat sticker crawl, and the Spooky Mad Science Expo returns for an 11th year at Patrick Henry Recreation Center. The Ethiopian Fall Festival has also

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Fierce Healthcare Regulatory Recap: HHS presses medical groups on gender-affirming care for minors; CMS distributes RHTP funding to 5 states

Stay up to date on the latest across Washington, D.C. with this weekly brief. Read below for news from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16. | The latest news from CMS and HHS this week: HHS demands info on ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors, CMS releases more RHTP funds and more.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
F-16 crash debris cleared as health officials wait on soil and ground testing results
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Oct 16 • 8:51 AM EDT • Health • upnorthlive.com
First Apple TV 4K Pre-Order Discount Arrives at Amazon

Following in the footsteps of a small pre-order discount on the HomeView, Amazon is now offering the first cash discount on the brand new A19 Apple TV 4K. You can get this model for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Oct 16 • 8:17 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, with his portfolio adding mil...

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Oct 16 • 8:01 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Wizards Look to Build on Encouraging Preseason vs. Pelicans

The Washington Wizards aim to curb turnovers and sharpen defensive physicality against the Pelicans, while rookie Felix Okpara hopes to stand out again.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ultra-Processed Foods and the Aging Brain: What Does the Science Say?

Eating more ultra-processed foods has been linked to increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other non-brain health effects, including diabetes and cancer. But why do these foods affect our brain health?

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • technologynetworks.com
National newspaper supplements mark World Mental Health Day 2026 in Bangladesh

To mark World Mental Health Day 2026, special newspaper supplements were published across nine national newspapers in Bangladesh, helping bring mental health messages to readers across the country. The supplements appeared in seven Bangla-language and two English-language newspapers: Bangladesh Pratidin, Bhorer Akash, Jaijaidin, Jugantor, Kalbela, Dainik Amader Shomoy, Prothom Alo, New Age and The Daily Star.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Could Be 8% Undervalued As Cash Flow Hopes Build

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in focus after its recent share performance, with the stock closing at US$29.25. Investors are weighing this price against mixed return figures across different time frames. Short-term momentum for Caesars Entertainment has been soft, with the share price return down over the past month. However, the year-to-date share price return of 24.15% and 1-year total shareholder return of 34.61% contrast sharply with a 5-year total shareholder return that is still...

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Oct 16 • 7:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Taskmasters Greg Davies & Alex Horne Talk Dropout crossovers & unfiltered chaos in series 22

"A bit of willful disobedience."

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Oct 16 • 7:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office

Sen. Dan Sullivan attacked former Rep. Mary Peltola over reporting on high staff turnover and lobbying, while Peltola pointed to Sullivan’s increase in wealth while serving the public.

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Oct 16 • 7:16 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Douglas County, a Republican stronghold, turns a lighter shade of red

Douglas County is turning a lighter shade of red — and its ramifications could reverberate from the local school board to Colorado's seat of power to Washington, D.C., though the prevailing expectation is that Republicans will keep the congressional seat in their column.

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Oct 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Cook County Public Health encourages vaccinations as respiratory illness season approaches

As temperatures drop and residents spend more time indoors, Cook County Public Health and Human Services is reminding residents to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. Respiratory illnesses become more common during the colder months as people gather indoors, increasing opportunities for viruses to spread. “From a public health perspective, this is a good time to...

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Oct 16 • 6:16 AM EDT • Health • wtip.org
Blake Butera’s Year One Gave the Nationals Reason for Optimism

Blake Butera's first season as a manager in the big leagues was not perfect, but did provide a positive outlook for the Washington Nationals going forward.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hospitals are selling their real estate. The deals may prove costly

Health systems are selling hospital real estate to raise cash for operations and growth, but higher rents and tighter oversight add new pressure.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • modernhealthcare.com
A St. Louis plant scientist discovers a trail first blazed by his grandma’s cooking

Antonio Brazelton used to think of himself as a trailblazer in the plant science field, following in the footsteps of George Washington Carver. But years ago, the St. Louisan realized he was overlooking his own lineage of Black plant scientists.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • stlpr.org
Birdbrained Science: With spotted lanternflies, squash away!

Frogs, locusts, gnats… and lanternflies? Though far removed from the Bible, spotted lanternflies are the latest plague (disregarding frat flu) to cross the University of Connecticut.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • dailycampus.com
Kordell Stewart details wild Steelers' sideline clash with Kevin Gilbride

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart recalls an intense headset confrontation with offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride.

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Oct 16 • 5:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Power struggle erupts in Trump’s White House as midterm losses loom

Top personnel are jockeying for position as some expect Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to step down after the elections.

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Notre Dame-BYU clash carries College Football Playoff implications, Big 12 dreams
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Oct 16 • 4:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sullivan and Peltola clash in Alaska race that could decide Senate control
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Oct 16 • 4:58 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
In DOGE’s aftermath, federal health workers bristle at new performance reviews

Changes to the annual performance review process are the latest flashpoint in tensions between federal workers across the Department of Health and Human Services and the Trump administration, federal employees told STAT.

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Oct 16 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Commentary: Vote to protect public health

It’s election season, and we’re all awash in political ads, some dealing with issues like high grocery prices, others seeking to distract us from those issues. But one topic deserves

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Oct 16 • 4:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
'Dark Matter' Season 2, episode 8 reveals who Charlie saw at Laurel's house

We called it!

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Oct 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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How payment data connects Dogecoin transactions to business records

From transaction hashes to invoice IDs, payment systems need a way to connect blockchain activity with the commercial records Maryland businesses use every day.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • thedailyrecord.com
An Amazon 'science fair' and quashed legislation: A busy day for debate on Trenton data centers

On Thursday, Amazon hosted an open house about its potential 600-acre data center in St. Clair and Madison Townships. Trenton City Council also voted to withdraw several pieces of legislation proposing financial benefits for residents that would only take effect if voters reject Issue 17.

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Oct 15 • 11:29 PM EDT • Science • wvxu.org
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Dunlap, LePage clash over health care, costs in final CD2 debate

Hosted by WABI in partnership with WAGM, the candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District went head-to-head on affordability, energy, health care and immigration.

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Oct 15 • 11:22 PM EDT • Health • wabi.tv
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As Solana opens a splashy China office, the crypto world asks how?

Solana’s fancy new Shanghai office has amazed some in the crypto industry, given such businesses are strictly banned in China.

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Oct 15 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • scmp.com
Benson, James clash over health care, Trump, Lansing record in final Michigan governor debate

Jocelyn Benson and John James made their cases to become Michigan’s next governor in their second and final debate, sparring over health care costs, President Donald Trump, and the record of Democrats in Lansing.

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Oct 15 • 10:55 PM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
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'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails

A protester yelling about AI data centers sparked a fiery clash between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson.

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Oct 15 • 9:12 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com