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Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Political Patronage Is a Public Administration Problem
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jan Manuel Cubero JiménezOctober 30, 2026 Political patronage is often discussed as a hiring problem. It is also a public administration problem. The question is not only who gets a government job. It is […]
Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December
RTX 50 Super, is that you?
Brewers blow away business projections with World Series title
Milwaukee established an MLB record for retail revenue during the postseason. Meanwhile, the team averaged 42,692 fans over eight home playoff dates at American Family Field, with ticket prices skyrocketing on the secondary market (which the Brewers don’t control).
Parkview Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Ovation Healthcare | Redesign Health and ARC Global Merge
Check out today's featured companies who have recently completed an M&A deal, and be sure to check out the full list of past healthcare IT M&A. P
UTC Nanoengineering Center receives $600,000 for Army materials research
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Nanoengineering Center, a research center within the UTC Research Institute, has received a $600,000 award to contribute advanced computational modeling expertise to an Army-supported research project focused on developing and manufacturing advanced materials for demanding applications. Dr. Murat Barisik, director of the Nanoengineering Center and an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is leading UTC’s work on the project.
Paul Heyman reveals what derailed Brock Lesnar’s UFC career
Regarded as one of the top professional wrestlers in the industry, Brock Lesnar has also experienced a successful sporting career in multiple other industries. A former NFL player as well as a successful UFC fighter , Lesnar has done it all. Done with his NFL and UFC careers a long time ago, Lesnar recently retired from WWE after losing to Oba Femi […] The post Paul Heyman reveals what derailed Brock Lesnar’s UFC career appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oxford Science Enterprises targets UK’s first trillion-pound deep-tech company
Recent landmark exits in quantum computing and biotech show that the OSE’s model of building companies around university research, recruiting entrepreneurial leaders and providing patient capital produces results. The next step is taking the model global.
The Wildlife Science Center: Annual Howl-O-Ween Event
The Wildlife Science Center in Stacy is home to Minnesota's largest wolfpack, and this remarkable non-profit is giving visitors a breathtaking up-close look at gray wolves, also known as timber wolves. The center recently rescued three orphaned cougar kittens and plans to introduce them to an adult female cougar named Nice Kitty, who will serve as their adoptive mom
Before trade deadline, Bills reportedly “looking for another piece or two”
There’s now a report on the Bills trade-deadline interest
Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?
A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.
Physical is better than streaming and I've got the science to prove it
Streaming may be convenient, but research indicates you might be more likely to finish a piece of content when you experience it in a physical format.
World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health
Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
Tyler O’Neill’s 2026 season was another letdown
Another injury-plagued season for O’Neill leaves the Orioles outfield with even more holes to fill.
2026-27 Big East preview: Conference title contenders
St. John’s, Villanova and Marquette all figure to push UConn for a shot at the Big East conference title
ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7
ESPN identified DJ Moore as the Buffalo Bills’ most significant offseason addition after Week 7, highlighting the wide receiver’s expected impact on the team’s passing game. Although Buffalo was on its bye, Moore’s role remained central to the discussion of the club’s offensive outlook. Moore joined Buffalo after being acquired from the Chicago Bears in […] The post ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Arsenal push to extend 27yo’s contract amid Bayern reports
Arsenal are pushing to extend Martin Odegaard’s contract, with Bayern Munich sources playing down their transfer interest in him.Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty ImagesSky Sports in Germany report ...
Jasson Dominguez's Future With Yankees Receives Blunt Update
Jasson Dominguez's long-term future with the New York Yankees has received a clear update.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace Premier League Preview
Back-to-back wins have Spurs right back in the pack…kinda.
Employers urged to rethink hiring practices
Iowa employers facing a shrinking pool of available workers will need to look beyond traditional recruiting practices, invest more heavily in developing talent and find new ways to retain experienced employees as retirements accelerate in the coming years, workforce experts said during the Business Record’s recent Jobs Outlook panel discussion. The challenges are significant. U.S.…
Patriots’ Receiver Concerns Put DeMario Douglas In Unexpected Spotlight
A.J. Brown's uncertain availability creates an important opportunity for DeMario Douglas, but it also raises questions about Drake Maye's supporting cast.
DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health-Remarks by ADCM Steve Bremner
DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission a.i. Steve Bremner (…) I’m pleased to join the Ministry of Public Health and our implementer, Palladium, today to hand over IT equipment including 80 laptops, 300 tablets, and Monitoring and Evaluation reporting tools for CSBII. Good health decisions start with good data. When a health worker in a remote commune notices unusual fever cases, that information must reach district and national teams fast. Every hour counts. Fast, reliable data helps the Ministry detect an outbreak early, send teams where they’re needed, and stop a disease before it spreads. These laptops and tablets will help do exactly that. They’ll strengthen Madagascar’s health information system and disease surveillance so health workers can collect, report, and use data faster and more accurately. This support reflects the America First Global Health Strategy. Under this strategy, the United States works directly with partner governments based on country ownership, shared investment, and accountability for results. Together, we’re strengthening Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks quickly though the MOU signed in December 2025. This work protects Malagasy families and the American people. Today also marks a transition. The Data.FI project is ending, but the work will continue. Palladium will continue to carry these same activities forward through a new project, AFGHS Palladium, under the State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy. The new project will put an even stronger focus on results. Mister SG, your ministry’s close collaboration with Data.FI made today possible. I hope you will bring the same commitment to this new project. Together, we can deliver even greater results and speed up the transfer of skills to Ministry teams. Our shared goal is to build the ministry’s capacity to lead, manage, and sustain these systems on its own. That is Madagascar’s path to self-reliance. Equipment alone doesn’t stop an outbreak. People do. To the health workers and data managers who will use these tools: thank you for your dedication. To the Ministry: we count on you to put these devices to work quickly, keep them in good condition, and protect the data they hold. That’s how this investment will deliver results for years to come. The United States stands with the Government of Madagascar. We commend the Ministry of Public Health for its leadership. We look forward to continuing our collaboration through AFGHS Palladium and beyond. Thank you. Misaotra betsaka.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock update: the Nintendo Store remains your best bet
🎮 The Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 was released on October 29 and flashed in and out of stock at the Nintendo Store 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert as soon as stock appears 👀 Walmart was our top pick to have a restock, but a supply chain delay has pushed the date back ⌚ In-store midnight launches are being held at GameStop, Best Buy, and Nintendo New York/San Francisco Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 launched yesterday, and it was the Nintendo Store that held the most restocks. The console flashed in and out of stock repeatedly throughout the day as limited units were sold and quickly snapped up. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe Many were met with error messages, “sold out” signs, or “couldn’t add the required amount” to their baskets. However, with a little persistence and luck, others were more successful. As it stands, it’s the best place to try to get the Zelda Switch 2, even if the experience can be a little frustrating. We’re expecting a similar situation today as our tracker continues to receive restock alerts. However, we’re reluctant to share them all as many have been false flags, but we immediately notified The Shortcut followers once the first restock went live. [ The Shortcut@theshortcut Zelda Switch 2 is back in stock at the Nintendo Store: nintendo.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 – The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Official Site 4:18 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 2.09K Views 2 Replies · 2 Likes ](https://x.com/theshortcut/status/2115840807773299128?a=b6yhtCFmoswv5lWWvEs&s=20) Amazon was the only other retailer to hold an online restock, though it sold out almost instantly. No more restocks took place, and sadly, the major Walmart restock of the Zelda Switch 2, which we were confident would take place, did not happen because of a supply chain issue. [ Matt Swider (The Shortcut)@mattswider ](https://x.com/mattswider/status/2115824408938111299?a=quc3qYd6I_Qe5wag2lU&s=20) 🚨 Zelda Switch 2 console at Amazon right now amazon.com/dp/B0HJ6F8L6V?… amazon.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 –The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition 3:13 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 76.7K Views 32 Replies · 4 Reposts · 57 Likes The console will now be available to order online at Walmart on November 6, with Target also offering the same date. Some lucky shoppers could also get the Zelda Switch 2 in-store, with The Shortcut readers sharing their personal accounts of getting the console at Walmart and helping each other out. If you’re willing to travel to your local store, Best Buy and Nintendo are holding in-store events on November 5 (though you’ll need a Warp Pipe Pass for Nintendo’s event). GameStop is also letting customers pre-order in-store.. We’ll still be tracking every retailer with our exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock tracker, which provides up-to-the-second information when the Zelda Switch 2 is in stock. If the console appears – which it might – our followers will still be the first to know. Up next: PS5 Pro restock: it’s available again, but you’re paying more than you should Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Jordan Love, defense lead Packers past Panthers in primetime
Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes to help the Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers in primetime. Josh Jacobs scored twice in the win.
Sailor & The Dock plans expansion with Tio Caszos, new entertainment
The loss of two recent vendors failed to shake Sailor & The Dock owner Hamid Pezashkian, who is approaching the changes as opportunities for growth.
Florida ACA insurance premiums jump again as residents plead for action
Open enrollment begins Sunday; customers and health advocates are pleading with those running for office to intervene with rising and, in some cases, unsustainable healthcare costs.
The politics of war
Israel went to the polls last Tuesday and it is the turn of the United States next Tuesday. The differences in the two elections are self-evident. Compared with the US, which has favourable geography and does everything at scale, Israel is tiny and part of an unstable region. For its elections, it has adopted an almost pure form of proportional representation based on lists. This encourages multiple parties and can make it almost impossible to form a government, as we can now see. The US system is complex in its own way but discourages third parties. Yet for all the differences in size, geography, and political systems, the fates of the two countries are closely connected. Israel has come to depend on the US to sustain its military strength, and over the past few tumultuous years that dependence has created resentment in the United States. The Biden administration was punished for appearing to give Netanyahu a blank check after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and not holding Israel back as it employed ruthless tactics in Gaza. Because of the treatment of Palestinians, American views of Israel have grown progressively more negative over the past few years. Only a third now support the Israeli government. While on the left, this is largely because of how Israeli forces have operated in Gaza and, more recently, how the settler movement has behaved in the West Bank, for the American right the issue has been about how Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to forget his wariness about more Middle Eastern wars and agree to a joint attack on Iran, which has gone badly wrong. The Palestine question was not a big issue for the two large Jewish blocs in last Tuesday’s election. Both supported a tough response to Hamas after October 2023 and neither accepts a two-state solution. It was, however, the threat posed by the ethno-nationalist policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the two extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition, and their tolerance, even encouragement, of settler violence, that brought out the Arab voters. (In principle this should strengthen their position though to turn into real power would require the ‘Change Bloc’ overcoming their opposition to involving Arab parties. The alternatives are a National Unity government, defection from the Change Bloc to Netanyahu, or deadlock and another round of elections in the new year.) There was also broad support for the war against Iran among the Jewish parties. The difficulty here is that the objectives behind the war have yet to be met, and that continuing with military operations depends on the United States. In this way the two elections have come together at a crucial moment. If Netanyahu hoped that a victory over Iran would help him retain his majority, cementing his legacy as an Israeli war leader, it did not work out that way. Trump also expected a great victory about which he could boast. He promised at most the end of a hateful and aggressive regime, with a record of hostility to both the United States and Israel, or at least the elimination of Iran’s military capabilities and the end of its nuclear programme. Eight months on, there is not much to boast about; vital objectives remain elusive: the Iranian regime is even more hardline than before; the international economy is barely coping with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and Saudi Arabia is struggling with an unwanted conflict with the Yemeni Houthis. For all these reasons, the Iran War has been a dark cloud hanging over both elections. Yet the issue has been approached in different ways. Netanyahu sought to push the issue before the election while Trump has been more cautious. Trump’s essential claim is that there is nothing to worry about and he’s still working out what final steps need to be taken to provide a definitive conclusion to the conflict. Netanyahu’s final pitch was that there was lots to worry about. He focused on Israel’s dire security situation, with the Iran War unfinished and the prospect of imminent economic isolation because of international sanctions. For him it is imperative to defeat Iran decisively, and without delay. Why this different response to the same war? Part of the answer lies in how public opinion in the two countries responded to the war. In this post, I show how this came about. We await the outcome of the US midterms but know the result, at least in terms of the share of the vote if not yet the shape of the new government, of the Israeli election. With the elections out of the way Netanyahu is pressing for another round in the war. Trump is less sure. I conclude with thoughts on the importance of how he decides.
Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Cut After Mixed Analyst Views
The updated analyst narrative for Universal Health Services reflects a slightly lower Fair Value Estimate of US$189.94, down from US$194.35, as refreshed assumptions work through new price target models. Recent commentary around quarterly results, revised 2026 guidance, one off items near US$200m, and sector wide elective surgery softness helps explain why some analysts are trimming while others remain more constructive. As you read on, you will see how to track these moving pieces and follow...
‘BIG cheating’: This is Trump’s team on election claims and what they could do in November
The Trump administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to inject the federal government into state elections as it hunts for voter fraud — and to help President Donald Trump continue his baseless quest to try to prove the 2020 election was rigged and stolen from him.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 24GB reportedly launching by January 2027, replacing 16GB model
NVIDIA is reportedly accelerating the launch of its RTX 5080 24GB, with availability expected in December or January. The card would replace the 16GB model in China.
NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 24 GB Could Arrive As Early As December With 50% More VRAM, As 16 GB Models Already Sell For Over $2,000
NVIDIA seems to have finalized the launch timeframe of its next big RTX 50 launch: the 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.
“Exact Opposite of the Ed Reed and Ray Lewis Mentality”: Ravens Fans Slam Kyle Hamilton’s Latest Comments To Address Defensive Struggles
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is receiving flak for his recent comments. During Thursday’s press conference, he was asked to share his thoughts on the team’s defensive struggles this season.
Six receptions for Tucker Kraft in prime time
Tucker Kraft caught all six of his targeted passes for 53 yards and a touchdown during a Week 8 win over Carolina.
Fangzhou Honored with Digital Intelligence Leadership Award at Tencent Summit, Expands Healthcare AI Partnership with Tencent Health
SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, received the “Digital-intelligence Leadership Award-Algorithmic Unity” at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, recognizing its innovation and achievements in integrating artificial intelligence with chronic disease management services. Fangzhou Honored with Digital Intelligence Leadership Award at Tencent Summit The sum
Political anxiety is a unique form of distress
Building on previous research into how politics can cause anxiety, scholars Kevin Smith and Aaron Weinschenk recently published an article establishing general anxiety and political anxiety as two distinct animals.
Vikings’ Kyler Murray Issues Guarantee Amid Justin Jefferson Turmoil
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray made a promise involving wide receiver Justin Jefferson and his lack of usage in recent games. The post Vikings’ Kyler Murray Issues Guarantee Amid Justin Jefferson Turmoil appeared first on HEAVY.
What sets high-end chocolate apart? This business has an answer you can eat
40 years ago, a school custodian got curious about premium sweets. Then he founded Chocolate Necessities
Indianapolis Foundation marks 110 years with donations to youth organizations
Five nonprofits dedicated to supporting Indianapolis-area youth each received grants aimed at strengthening mentorship and youth development work.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba receives day off Thursday
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba sits out Thursday's practice
RAMalytics: Why the Rams are regressing on offense
The Rams stayed put with an age 33 receiver, Davante Adams, and now they don’t have firepower for a Super Bowl run
Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Edition to receive an 'Enhanced Remaster' DLC, adding HDR, 120FPS, 2x speed mode, & more (Update)
The 2018 remaster gets a surprise remaster DLC.
Ramaswamy pulls down controversial ad after mass backlash
Vivek Ramaswamy has pulled down his controversial advertisement featuring Democrat Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother, one that had received bipartisan backlash for the past week.
Neil Garg named recipient of the 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award
Distinguished Professor Neil Garg has been named the recipient of the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences’ 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award for his contributions to science and education. He will be honored at Exploring Your Universe, UCLA’s free science festival, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Court of Sciences. The ceremony and Garg’s remarks will take place at noon in Young Hall CS50, and will be livestreamed here. He will also give a family-friendly lecture, “Organic Chemistry in the Movies”, at 3 pm in Young Hall CS76. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to science and inspired public engagement with science education, particularly among young people. Previous award recipients include astronaut and UCLA alumna Dr. Anna Lee Fisher (2017), mathematician and UCLA alumna Danica McKellar (2018), actress, author and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik (2019), Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez (2020) and UCLA mathematics professor and Fields Medalist Terence Tao (2025). Garg is the Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his B.S. from New York University and Ph.D. from Caltech, and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Irvine before joining the UCLA faculty in 2007. Garg is an internationally recognized organic chemist whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions, often challenging long-standing rules in chemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers. Beyond his research accomplishments and award-winning classroom teaching, Garg is passionate about making chemistry accessible and engaging for students and the broader public. He has developed innovative websites, apps, and games used in more than 175 countries, authored The Organic Coloring Book series, and created outreach programs that introduce children to chemistry, including his popular Chem Kids camp. His honors include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes for both research and education, the Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the California Professor of the Year Award, and the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science. In 2026, he received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Centenary Prize.
Low levels on the Mississippi River impact grain profits
The harvest is coming to a rapid close but another economic problem for producers is playing out again on the Mississippi River. In recent years, drought has caused the river...
Patriots Miss Out on Recently Released Raiders Defensive Lineman
The New England Patriots reportedly tried to scoop up a former Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman after his recent release. The post Patriots Miss Out on Recently Released Raiders Defensive Lineman appeared first on HEAVY.
UConn men ready to play Gardner-Webb in season opener
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams kick off the season on Monday with a doubleheader in Hartford. After winning back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024, UConn is hungry to bring a seventh national championship to Storrs. This year’s version of the Huskies may have the pieces, with guards Silas […]
Polymer Alliance Zone receiving nearly $200K from Rural Business Development Grant
The West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone Inc. (PAZ) is one of the six recipients sharing $554,000 in Rural Business Development Grants.
Broncos vs. Chiefs practice participation report: Thursday
The Denver Broncos received a bit of good news and a bit of bad news today. The good news is that both wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and defensive lineman Zach Allen were back practicing. They were both held out with injuries suffered on Sunday in the win over the Arizona Cardinals. However, the bad news […]
Troy Aikman feels he backed Jerry Jones into ‘unfair’ corner
Joe Buck may have backed Troy Aikman into a corner, but the Monday Night Football analyst doesn’t want to do the same to Jerry Jones now. With Aikman’s future as a lead NFL analyst highly uncertain, and ESPN having shown little interest in retaining him despite signing Buck to a long-term extension, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback…
Judge Orders Trump Officials to Outline Election Demands Sent to States
A federal judge gave the government until noon on Friday to share which states had received letters trying to enlist them in an effort to find evidence of voter fraud.
Economic-development campaigns seek to bring more perspective to Colorado's receding business rankings
A business-led marketing push and a separate report from an economic-development group push back on the notion that the sky is falling.
Schlegel receives Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award
The Department of Animal Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently presented Michael Schlegel, of Wildwood, Missouri, with the 2026 Distinguished Animal Science Alumnus Award.
RFK Jr. visits Iowa to announce maternal health initiatives
RFK Jr. announced $500 million to boost home-visit programs during an Iowa stop focused on maternal health.
Did Bears overpay for Jeffery Simmons? What recent DL trades from Cowboys, Rams, Packers might teach
California Science Center and NASA JPL Unveil Space Gallery
Historic planetary rovers, lunar probes, and interactive robotics exhibits will welcome visitors to the new Los Angeles aerospace facility in late 2026.
Oakwood Cemetery receives support from local business
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first public cemetery in Niagara County is getting a helping hand from a local business. “Not everybody thinks about the cemetery or helping out at the cemetery, so it’s great to have volunteers and get people in here and see the other side of it,” Michael Baxter, director of […]
Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR) stood at $30.79, denoting a +1.02% move from the preceding trading day.
Como Park Zoo euthanizes Skeeter the giraffe, a favorite of visitors and zookeepers
Zoo officials said Skeeter was “an unforgettable combination of engaging, stubborn, gentle, and mischievous.” In recent months, the zoo said, arthritis limited his mobility and made it difficult for him to rest comfortably.
Nine Iowa charter schools receive $8.5 million in grants
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to nine public charter schools to support the opening of new schools and expansion of existing programs. Five new charter schools will receive up to $1.2 million each in start-up funding, while four existing schools will receive $780,000 each for expansion. The…
Companies expand, open in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith
Multiple companies have recently expanded, opened or plan to do so in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro. The list includes Greenbrier-based First Service Bank which will open its...
Health department confirms first flu death of season
The Indiana Department of Health is not releasing information about the patient due to privacy concerns.
A.J. Brown injury update: Patriots wide receiver misses more practice
Will A.J. Brown play in Week 8? Latest injury update for the Patriots wide receiver dealing with a couple of lower body injuries.
Fall 2026 Credo Awards announced
Established in 2008, the Credo Award recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional credo behavior by making those they serve their highest priority, having a sense of ownership, conducting themselves professionally, respecting privacy and confidentiality, communicating effectively, and exhibiting commitment to their colleagues. The Fall 2026 Credo Award winners are: Shannon Blaisdell, DNP, MSN, RN, Associate Nursing Officer, Inpatient Obstetrics and IV Team, Vanderbilt University Hospital Sara Hanai, MS, Director, Junior League Family Resource Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Kelly Harper, Research Program Manager, Neuro-Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology The Credo Award recognition is announced quarterly through the Vanderbilt Health Hub. A total of 12 winners will be recognized each year. Each winner is honored with an award video, a profile article in VUMC Voice following the award announcement, and recognition during the biannual Leadership Forum. View the Fall 2026 Credo Award videos. If you are a Vanderbilt Health employee, you can nominate a colleague, leader or team for a Credo Award, C. Wright Pinson Leader Award, or Vanderbilt Health Team Award. Visit the Awards and Nominations SharePoint site to fill out a nomination form. Employees demonstrate credo behaviors when: they make those they serve the highest priority; respect privacy and confidentiality; communicate effectively; conduct themselves professionally; have a sense of ownership; and are committed to their colleagues. Award nominations are accepted year-round. If a nomination is received after the cutoff for an award selection period, the nomination will be considered for the next period.
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Commentary: Science shapes Michigan policy. Voters deserve to know candidates’ views.
Policy decisions do not happen in isolation, nor are they confined to Capitol Hill or Lansing. Decisions made across all levels of government directly affect Michiganders’ health and livelihoods. From monitoring our food supply to protecting drinking water, scientists help governments identify risks, evaluate possible responses, and decide what actions to take. Recent events in […]
Commentary: Science shapes Michigan policy. Voters deserve to know candidates’ views.
Policy decisions do not happen in isolation, nor are they confined to Capitol Hill or Lansing. Decisions made across all levels of government directly affect Michiganders’ health and livelihoods. From...
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Is Matthew Golden Playing Tonight? NFL Insider Reveals Plans
The Green Bay Packers‘ second-year breakout wide receiver is listed as questionable with a shoulder and a foot injury for the team’s Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. However, NFL insider Ian Rapoport was told that Golden is trending towards playing less than 12 hours before kickoff. “I am told he is trending towards […] The post Is Matthew Golden Playing Tonight? NFL Insider Reveals Plans appeared first on HEAVY.
Virginia advanced manufacturing hub receives $24.8M federal grant
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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock: Walmart and Target confirm exact release dates
🎮 The Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 is out today, October 29, but Walmart and Target are planning online restocks for November 6 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert as soon as stock appears 👀 Walmart was our top pick to have a restock, but a supply chain delay has pushed the date back ⌚ GameStop, Best Buy, and Nintendo are holding in-store midnight launches where units will be available Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Target: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 A new update has dashed our hopes of a major Walmart restock of the Zelda Switch 2 console, which we were confident would happen today. However, a new Reddit post (thanks, Wario64) has revealed that Walmart is waiting until at least November 6 to sell the special edition console online. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe A employee note says: “Due to a supply chain delay, some stores may not receive the Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition in time for its planned Oct. 29 release. To allow time to fulfill preorders and reshop inventory as needed, the point-of-sale (POS) block will remain in place through at least Friday, Nov. 6. As inventory arrives, orders will be fulfilled based on preorder priority and available inventory.” The Redditor who posted the news shared that some people were able to get the console from Walmart after 8:00am local time, so there is still hope. Target recently updated its Zelda Switch 2 listing to reveal that it will also start taking orders of on November 6, with in stores orders beginning November 5. Clearly, the supply chain delay is impacting other stores, otherwise we likely would have seen a restock take place today, as we initially predicted. We now know that Walmart and Target will be taking online orders, and that Best Buy and Nintendo are holding in-store events on November 5. GameStop is also letting customers pre-order in-store via their website. Despite the news, we’ll still be tracking every retailer with our restock tracker, which provides up-to-the-second information whether something is in stock. If the Zelda Switch 2 does appear – which it might – our followers will still be one of the first to know. Up next: PS5 Pro restock: it’s available again, but you’re paying more than you should Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Purdue Basic Medical Sciences faculty member honored with Showalter Early Career Award
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Jim Benson Receives Order of the Palmetto
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American College of Education Launches a Doctor of Business Administration for Under $22,000
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The Israel debate reshaping Jewish American politics
“There are plenty of people who believe, as I do, that Israel has a right to protect itself,” says David to Lauren, both pictured below, over the dinner table. Subscribe “How does starving children protect Israel?” she replies. “I don’t think Israel is intentionally starving children.” “It’s a little bit absurd to be sitting here talking about all of these very specific things,” Lauren says, “as opposed to looking at the totality of him as a candidate, and the 90% of things that you agree with him on.” This is a snapshot from a conversation between a Jewish father and daughter in Michigan ahead of the crucial Senate race. Lauren supports the Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Her father is undecided. That is mainly because of El-Sayed’s stance on Israel, one that mirrors a growing wing of the party that has become critical of the US-Israel relationship following the war in Gaza. You’re reading FourSight, a newsletter from Channel 4 News’ expert journalists explaining the complexities of the biggest global stories Could that alienate Jewish American voters who have a strong connection to Israel - and the majority of whom have voted Democratic? A shifting stance on Israel “An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” El-Sayed recently told ABC News, referring to the Iran war and how some Americans believe that Israel pushed President Trump into the conflict. Foreign policy has become an economic issue that’s hitting Americans’ pockets, with the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. El-Sayed, pictured below, has opposed military aid for Israel and accused the nation of genocide in Gaza. That led to the pro-Israel lobby group, AIPAC, funding his opponent, Hayley Stevens, to the tune of $30m during the Democratic primary here. “I frequently criticise AIPAC because I think the way that they are pouring dollars into defeating Abdul and others around the country… is really corrosive to American democracy,” Brad Lander says at a canvassing event in Detroit. Lander, a Jewish Democratic congressional candidate in New York, is an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has come to campaign for El-Sayed. “Democrats and Americans don’t want to keep paying for Netanyahu’s wars,” he says. “They want a reset in the US relationship with Israel.” The 2026 election has clearly been a bruising one for AIPAC; the Wall Street Journal reported that, in an unpublished letter, the group described the cycle as one of the “most challenging environments in recent memory”. Share And significantly, after the midterms, the group will stop direct contributions to candidates through one of its political action committees. Voters’ concerns We followed a group of Jewish canvassers around one suburb in Detroit. They think that among the 130,000 Jewish voters in Michigan, between 20 and 30,000 are undecided. In a swing state where El-Sayed beat his primary rival by just 13,000, that could prove pivotal. We meet one voter, Jen Friedman, pictured below, who has a “Democrats for Rogers” sign, referring to the Republican candidate. The issue of Israel is very important to her because “having a safe haven is crucial”, she tells me. “What I see is one candidate, Mike Rogers, who is associating himself with people who are very proudly American,” says Jen. “Abdul, on the other hand, is associating with people who say they are anti-American.” Friedman raises two issues. Firstly, Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has campaigned alongside El-Sayed and has been criticised for his comments on the US and Israel. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) [ Why Hasan Piker thinks the US needs a socialist Trump ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) Anushka Asthana · Aug 19 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) The other concern regards an attack on a Michigan synagogue back in March. The FBI said the man was inspired by Hezbollah and had lost relatives in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon. El-Sayed condemned the antisemitic attack, but also said “hurt people hurt people”. That upset many here, with El-Sayed apologising numerous times for his choice of language. Jews for Abdul As we follow the canvassers, there are still plenty of lawn signs supporting El-Sayed. Elissa Driker, pictured below, runs out of her house wearing a “Jews for Abdul” t-shirt. “I feel like the values that Abdul has align with how I live my Judaism,” she tells me. She says “Abdul is not Hasan Piker, so I don’t conflate them”. I ask why Piker keeps coming up. “It gets weaponised. I don’t know if you watched the debate the other night, but talk about… weaponising fear and weaponising anxiety and all that Islamophobic dog-whistling that was coming towards Abdul.” I also talk to Elissa about how Americans more broadly appear to be questioning the US-Israel relationship and whether American Jews were ready to do that too. “A lot of American Jews are. My experience is absolutely the tide is turning.” For the first time, Gallup found this year that Americans now sympathise more with the Palestinians than the Israelis. In another poll of Jewish American voters, 65% said they were pro-Israel but also critical of Israeli government policies, 52% support cutting or eliminating aid to Israel. Father and daughter Back at the dinner table, I bring up those polls with David Fink. Why does he think Americans sympathise less with Israelis? [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) [ How support for Israel in US is declining ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) Kiran Moodley · May 4 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) “Because the news media and the extremes of both parties are so willing to tell what I think is a false narrative.” Lauren chimes in: “Do you really think the actions of Israel have nothing to do with the shift in the sympathies?” “I think that’s very relevant,” he replies. “I just don’t think that people really have a full understanding.” Lauren again: “It sounds like you’re saying that the shift is due to how the atrocities are being described, as opposed to what the actual atrocities are.” “There have been some things that shouldn’t have happened,” David says. “I think the polling is being driven by politicians who are taking advantage of this issue.” Lauren then asks, “I’m curious what your response would be if my children were killed in an Israeli airstrike and someone said there have been some things that shouldn’t have happened?” A long pause from her father. “Any reference to my grandchildren has a very deep emotional impact on me. Well done,” he says. “I have an empathy for any civilian in war and I don’t mean to belittle those losses. The loss of any one life is a horrible thing. But it doesn’t make it a war crime and it doesn’t make it genocide.” Lauren and David cannot agree but tell me how proud they are of one another for sticking to their convictions and for agreeing to let me sit in on their conversation. I cannot thank them enough for their time, and hope their honesty informs and educates many people during such a fraught election. Abdul El-Sayed: The candidate testing the US - Israel relationship Thanks for reading our latest FourSight newsletter. Subscribe to receive free weekly newsletters from Channel 4 News. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
TCU Tight End Kari Ashley Lands Major National Award Recognition
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