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A special art project reveals the beauty of science to parkgoers in Virginia Beach
A temporary installation at Mount Trashmore transforms a section of the park into a landscape of sound, color and movement.
Can U.S. Rep. Don Davis beat a gerrymander?
A year ago, Republican state lawmakers redrew North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District to make it more conservative. But as Election Day draws near, incumbent Congressman Don Davis appears to have an increasingly strong shot at keeping his seat.
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What's on her to-do list?
A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it's challenging but not "daunting."
Rare-earth processing facility to be built at Eastman Business Park
Phoenix Tailings' operation would cull the material from mine waste and other industrial sources in an industrial warehouse complex in Greece.
Top Entertainment Stocks To Research
SEA, Spotify Technology, Walt Disney, Verizon Communications, and Autodesk are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of publicly traded companies involved in producing, distributing, or delivering entertainment,
Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan tops 22 Under 22 Rankings
By Justin Ruderman22 Under 22: Cavan Sullivan tops 2026 rankingsAmid a breakout 2026 season, Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan has secured the No. 1 spot on the annual MLS 22 Under 22 ranki...
Lahn raises more, but Sand holds cash advantage in Iowa governor’s race
New campaign finance reports show Republican Zach Lahn received more money from national political groups, while Sand spent more as the campaigns’ combined spending topped $46 million.
Spotify pulled 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from its recommendations
Spotify still isn’t labeling AI tracks, though.
'Unsolved Mysteries' ventures into a new realm: video podcasts
Over the course of nearly four decades, the celebrated show 'Unsolved Mysteries' has evolved amid the changes in the TV business.
Docktober invites folks to join citizen scientists in peeking under docks
Oregon naturalist leads the global Docktober movement, encouraging citizen scientists to discover and document the marine life thriving beneath public docks.
Spotify launches paid podcast memberships with perks beyond bonus content
Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.
Biotech firm Colossal set to return extinct bird’s egg to New Zealand
The biotech firm trying to bring extinct species back to life, Colossal Biosciences Inc., will return an egg from the flightless moa to its native New Zealand.
The Broad to move works to Paris and Leimert Park during construction
The Broad will display more than 160 works in a major exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris during its final phase of construction. It will also partner with Art + Practice in Leimert Park.
Mahjong studio opens in Blue Springs as the centuries-old Chinese game sees a surge in new players
A new Blue Springs studio, Bam Bird Social, is dedicated to teaching and playing mahjong as the game surges in popularity.
LACMA, Perrotin, the new Metro and now the Brick: Todd Gray is having a banner year
Todd Gray has a solo show opening at the Brick on Oct. 18 — the cap on a banner year including a LACMA commission, a solo show at Perrotin and a public art piece for the Wilshire/La Cienega station for the D line.
As Hollywood implodes, is success still possible for a striving actor?
Last year 34-year-old actor Katie Folger moved from Austin into a Silver Lake casita to pursue her acting dream. Now she's performing a one-woman show called "Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man" at Elysian Theater. But will the TV pilot sell?
Envelope Insiders Live: See stars of 'Furious,' 'Love Story' and more
The creatives behind 'Furious,' 'Love Story,' 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and 'Tenzing' joined us for a day of food, wine and great conversations. Take a look inside.
Data Centers Play Delicate Game to Weather Political Backlash
Demand for the data centers powering artificial intelligence is booming even as developers find themselves playing political defense.
JCPS paid $292K for an online mental health service. Six kids used it.
The company is one of hundreds of ed tech providers that have contracted with JCPS
PREVIEW: Wolves face Portsmouth for the first time since 2010
Portsmouth will travel to Molineux on Tuesday evening for the first time in 17 years to face Wolves in a rescheduled Championship fixture.With a game in hand, a win for Cesar Peixoto’s side will see...
Beyond the textbook: Bringing real science into the classroom
Forget baking soda volcanoes! Some high school students are getting hands-on experience with real genomic research. We talk with educators about how partnerships with working scientists are bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.
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In this week’s scene, we find this skeletal fellow who has found a garbage can of toxic waste recently spotted in front of a Winchester home.
Does your vote matter in Ohio? Political experts weigh in ahead of the midterms
Election Day is near, and while many are already early voting, some eligible voters may feel disengaged from politics or concerned about the state of our democracy. We'll talk to experts about your election questions and why your vote matters.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Oct. 20, 2026, puzzle No. 757
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Baseus’ new security camera has a spotlight that tracks and follows moving targets
Smile for the camera.
N. Charleston Police highlight mental health awareness during Faith in Blue event
The North Charleston Police Department is putting a spotlight on mental health awareness.
FNCS Solos Last Chance Qualifier in NA West: Session 1
Keep your FNCS Solos journey alive in the Last Chance Qualifier! LCQ Round 1 is open to eligible players who participated in an FNCS Solos Qualifier Round 1 session but have not already advanced to the LCQ Final or the FNCS Solos Finals. Players will compete in a single three-hour session with up to 11 matches. After the session concludes, the top 70 players in each region will advance to the LCQ Final. The LCQ Final lasts approximately two and a half hours and features up to five matches. Every match provides a direct path to the Finals: the player who earns the Victory Royale will receive 1,000 points and immediately qualify for the FNCS Solos Finals. Once qualified through a Victory Royale, that player may not compete in any remaining LCQ Final matches. After the LCQ Final concludes, the next 17 highest-scoring players who have not earned a Victory Royale will also advance to the FNCS Solos Finals. This is your last chance to secure a spot—good luck and have fun!
AI-generated political ads are showing up on TV screens, experts say they are getting harder to spot
Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year
Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.
Daily news: The latest No Kings rallies in Utah focused on early voting
In other news, a northern Utah bird refuge overhauled its water infrastructure. And, Utah's postal inspector intercepted a suspicious envelope meant for Lt. Gov. Henderson's office.
Meeting Candice Swanepoel, spotting Timothée Chalamet: Inside the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Getting to attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Talk about a millennial Tumblr girl's dream come true.
How will the riots in France affect the country’s politics?
For weeks, people in France have been protesting over the cost of living and school conditions. But this weekend, many protests turned violent -- and now French officials have implemented a curfew to quell the violence. The country’s far-right is seizing the moment to make a case for their policies.This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Damian Herring. Our director is Kathryn Fink.It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Raiders cut OL Evan Neal from the practice squad
The Raiders cut offensive lineman Evan Neal from their practice squad on Monday, the team announced.
Charli XCX brings 'Music, Fashion, Film' to the Kia Forum
The English pop star brought her tour behind this year's 'Music, Fashion, Film' to Inglewood's Kia Forum for two shows over the weekend.
Academy Museum Gala: 10 best-dressed stars on the red carpet
Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Jessica Biel and Teyana Taylor were among the best-dressed stars at the Academy Museum Gala.
Israel prepares for a high-stakes election
Israel holds an election on October 27th, electing members of the Knesset, their parliament. And this election will decide the future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.It is the first vote since Hamas-led attacks of October 7th, 2023 and the Gaza war. And a major question shaping the elections is whether the prime minister should be held responsible for the Hamas attacks. We go to Israel, to hear how Israelis are thinking about this election.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Supreme Court may strike down school policies that limit Asian students
The court agreed to hear an appeal from parents in Montgomery County, Md., who were upset by a sharp drop in Asian students at its four magnet schools for gifted students.
Florida Republican Party wants court to block Democrats’ Hope Florida ads
A grand jury found $10 million of Medicaid settlement money had been misappropriated, funneled through Hope Florida for political purposes.
TSCG promotes pair to C-suite; Colliers hire chases Philadelphia business; Foundry adds World Series winner as broker
New hires, promotions and other personnel changes
Changing the mental health conversation, one swing at a time
Next18, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit, offers retreats for military veterans and first responders that combine the game of golf with mental wellness education.
Erika Donalds weighs in on immigration, school vouchers, state power over local governments
In a wide ranging conversation with WLRN, Erika Donalds, the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, offered thoughts on immigration, the role of local governments in Florida and education policy. She spoke with WLRN on Friday before she addressed the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale.
How Behavioral Science Can Get Shoppers To Buy (and Eat) More Fresh Produce
Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience.
Oregon State U. Put Its Chips on Computer Science. Then the Bottom Fell Out.
The university’s $19-million loss shows the risk of betting enrollment on job trends.
Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family plans, missing verification could mean a year-long ban
Spotify is tightening household checks for its Premium Family plan with time-sensitive QR codes, and members who miss the seven-day verification window could face a 12-month restriction on joining another Family plan.
High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed OC influencer
The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.
Spotify’s ‘QR code verification’ cracks down on sharing and could ban you for a year
Spotify is rolling out a new method of cracking down on Family plan sharing, with “QR code verification” that’s not...
Netflix film chief Dan Lin is out as streamer shuffles executive ranks
Netflix's film chief Dan Lin has left the company after the streamer conducted massive layoffs.
'Other Desert Cities' review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus debuts Broadway
A revival of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities,' directed by John Benjamin Hickey, opens at Broadway's Hudson Theatre with a cast that includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris and Allison Janney.
See your patient population more clearly with the UNOS SDOH Report
The UNOS Social Determinants of Health Report helps transplant programs better understand the social and economic factors affecting their patient populations through center-specific data and regional, peer and national comparisons. These insights can help programs identify trends, support quality improvement and advance more equitable access to transplantation.
THE WEEK OF OCT 19, 2026
- Lawmakers eyeing university research security - DHS proposes more visa changes - NIH considers hiding peer review scores
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
Shop These Businesses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month so TODAY’s Ally Love is spotlighting six incredible small businesses from the National Down Syndrome Society all founded by entrepreneurs who have Down syndrome, including The Jam Man Sweet Heat Jam, Two Fresh Brothers and more. See all their creations!
Heat’s Ryan Conwell makes strong preseason case for rotation spot: ‘He’s not playing like a rookie’
Is rookie Ryan Conwell going to be in the Heat’s rotation sooner rather than later?
Carl Sagan Institute director to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 27
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 19, 2026 – Over the past decade, Lisa Kaltenegger, founding director of the Cornell University Carl Sagan Institute, has worked with NASA, academic institutions and multiple countries to find new ways to spot life in the cosmos. Finding such life has significant implications when it comes to understanding outer space more […]
How Boston Dynamics is turning robots into a real business
CFO Amanda McMaster explains how Spot found paying customers and why Hyundai's backing could help Atlas scale.
Column: CEQA needs reform, but not like this
When does positive reform become negative regression?
EMU breaks ground on new College of Business location
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business broke ground Thursday on a long-awaited upgrade. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
Black Travel Summit spotlights Milwaukee’s Black-owned businesses
The Black Travel Summit brought creators to Milwaukee to connect with Black-owned businesses and spotlight Black history and culture across the city.
Black Travel Summit spotlights Milwaukee’s Black-owned businesses
The Black Travel Summit brought creators to Milwaukee to connect with Black-owned businesses and spotlight Black history and culture across the city.
Bo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry
Controversial remarks by the GOP candidate Bo French cast a national spotlight on the typically quiet race for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission.
Former NFL offensive lineman, Ashland native Damien Woody shares health scare: 'Get your checkups'
Former NFL offensive lineman and Ashland native Damien Woody took to social media over the weekend to let fans know about a recent health scare.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.
DOJ Revives Business Review Letters, Then Withdraws One
The DOJ relaunched its business review letter program, letting companies seek advance views on proposed conduct. The guidance is narrow, public, nonbinding, and can become outdated as facts or markets change. Companies must disclose substantial information, and the DOJ may decline to respond—so the program offers some guidance, but not immunity or certainty.
BREAKING: Sarina Wiegman signs Lionesses contract extension
Lionesses boss Serina Wiegman has signed a new contract with the national team, keeping her in post until the end of Euro 2029.Wiegman took charge of the side in September 2021, and has since lifted b...
The Brockman Gallery is celebrated in new LACMA exhibition
The Brockman Gallery, founded by brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis after the Watts rebellion, became a community hub for multicultural experimentation in art. That legacy is explored in a new exhibition at LACMA.
Why Disney is courting creators to builder a deeper bond with fans
Disney is one of the many entertainment giants already investing big in the creator economy. Here's how it plans to scale its efforts.
'You Can See Everything' just become a major player in the Oscar race
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's experimental portrait of Elizabeth Holmes is the kind of phenomenon that even the pickiest awards voters will need to pay heed to.
Candidates for Austin City Council District 9 discuss affordability, public safety and homelessness
Current City Council member Zo Qadri will face off with four challengers on the ballot in November.
What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot
There are eight proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot that would amend the city of Austin’s charter. Here is what you need to know.
GOP St. Louis County assessor candidate Messner wants to help set economic development policy
David Messner is a developer who also helped revive the Old Judge Coffee brand. He is competing against outgoing state Rep. Doug Clemens, D-St. Ann, to succeed Jake Zimmerman, who is running for county executive.
Ohio's ACA enrollment starts next month. Here's what to expect
Premiums are expected to increase again this year on Ohio's Affordable Care Act marketplace, following significant price hikes last year coupled with the expiration of federal subsidies.
Conversations with the candidates: Warmington on housing, ICE, and data centers
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cinde Warmington said she regrets her past work for Purdue Pharma, saying the maker of Oxycontin lied to doctors and the FDA about the dangers of the opioid painkiller.
Yukon residents will decide to keep city mayor or elect a new one
Yukon residents could vote to keep or remove their mayor from office in the mid-term election. The city’s current mayor faces a recall election after drawing heavy backlash from residents over a data center project.
The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
Primary Health Properties and GIC form £700 million healthcare joint venture
Partnership seeded by PHP's existing UK and Ireland hospital portfolio
The sport of online harassment
Non-consensually posted intimate images can devastate women – and beget male bonding.The burner accounts on X loosely grouped into the “burnerverse” started by bonding over college sports – but soon took a darker turn when some of them began trying to make salacious rumors or non-consensual intimate images of young women and their names go viral. Ej Dickson investigated the burnerverse for Wired, profiling one of these women who were doxxed – and found links between these burner accounts and college fraternities. But what makes misogyny such a potent tool for men’s bonding? And with laws against non-consensually distributed intimate images in all 50 states – how is it still happening at scale?To talk more about the culture that supports this kind of harassment and the structures that keep it in place, Brittany is joined by Ej Dickson, senior culture writer at wired, and Dr. Mary Anne Franks, professor at the George Washington University Law School and president of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Colliers business rates team adds data director
Jacob Snelson will be based in Manchester
St. Petersburg dengue patient, 73, shares experiences with the mosquito disease
Maurice Kurtz tells CIDRAP News he woke up with 101-degree fever and "ached so much." After tests for flu and COVID came back negative, he went to an urgent care clinic for a dengue test.
Latino influence grows, but representation lags in New Jersey
"Political power is not given. Political power is built by the community that demands it," said one strategist.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Henry's Electric in Lee
The family operation, celebrating its 80th anniversary, offers appliance sales, service, and electrical contracting.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Oct. 19, 2026, puzzle No. 756
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
The Brew Spot celebrates new ownership
The Brew Spot Coffee Shop is celebrating a new chapter as husband-and-wife duo Eric and Christina Rollyson officially take ownership of the local coffee shop.
Chiquita Gives Iconic Mascot a Voice in Annual Breast Health Campaign
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the global banana brand replaces its iconic blue sticker with pink throughout October while bringing its ambassador to life for the first time.
Winds of weather change blow into Green Country, affecting health and home comfort
The recent blast of fall air finds many sniffling, sneezing or fighting off a headache; but is the huge temperature swing actually to blame?
Amazon, data centers and the race for Oregon governor
Amazon is stepping up political spending and community pledges in Oregon as voters and gubernatorial candidates push for a data center moratorium.
Cindy Crawford breaks silence on death of son Presley Gerber
The supermodel and actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post about her son Presley Gerber who died at 27 last month. His death remains under investigation.
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo, the deadliest ever recorded in the country, has spread to an eighth province.
CNY state lawmakers call for a ‘reimagining’ of mental health services
Some Central New York lawmakers are calling for significant changes in how the state addresses what they are calling a “mental health crisis.”
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. However, the spotlight is on the Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Follow Today
Walt Disney, Spotify Technology, Verizon Communications, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Caesars Entertainment are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that produce or distribute
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign.
Netflix reports box office numbers for first time with 'La Bola Negra'
Netflix reported box office figures for the first time this weekend, with its theatrical release of the Spanish-language queer drama, "La Bola Negra."
Silicon Valley Black business group gets first female president
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce has made history by choosing its first female president — a longtime member with an empowering personality.
In Concord, RFK Jr. renews attack on hep B vaccine that inspired state anti-vaccine bill
In a visit to Concord Friday, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cast doubt on the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine but wouldn’t comment on state legislation in New Hampshire that his agency inspired.
YouTube could enter the audiobook business in 2027, giving Audible and Spotify a new rival
I’d gladly try YouTube audiobooks, as long as licensed books replace the robot-voiced uploads clogging the platform.
Research suggests women living in states with abortion bans bear higher health insurance costs
Ten states with near-total abortion bans were compared with five states that did not implement bans, including Pennsylvania.
Thirty Seconds in Texas Costs $12,000 as Politics Dominates TV
Buying a 30-second television ad in Harlingen, Texas, typically cost political candidates less than $500 two years ago. These days the spots are going for the price of a serviceable used car in the small city near the Mexican border.