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After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again
The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again.
What Does the Environmental Destruction in Gaza Tell Us?
The global epistemological rupture caused by Operation Al-Aqsa Flood has shaken Tel Aviv’s environmentally friendly image.
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition
Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems
Keon Coleman should be available for Week 9
Bills WR Keon Coleman does not have designation for Week 9 despite three limited practices
Wow, Trump Actually Comes Within Shouting Distance of Empathy During His 60 Minutes Interview
Then, of course, the president does something to remind us who he really is.
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Pressuring or coercing patients' families to choose palliative or hospice care by for-profit healthc are companies for financial gain is unethical due to a conflict of interest.
Ask a North Korean: Why do scientists get so little respect in the DPRK?
“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years. Readers may submit their questions for defectors by emailing ask@nknews.org and including their first name and city of residence. Today’s question asks: How does North Korea […]
Familiarity vs. formality: Why do we call female politicians by first names?
Just because the U.S. is willing to elect women doesn’t mean it sees them in the same light as men. When the next wave of congressional and presidential hopefuls make themselves known ahead of 2028, make sure to see the women on the ballot as more than a hot commodity, an anti-candidate or a first name.
A Massive Brain-Scan Study Just Complicated a Popular Theory About Emotional Control
Activating the 'right' brain regions doesn’t guarantee someone feels better.
The UV-tracking Gem made me rethink how sunlight affects my health, not just my appearance
Turns out, living in California doesn’t guarantee plenty of UVB.
Wall Street Is Dumping AI Stocks Even as Business Booms. Something Doesn’t Add Up.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) or Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR): which AI stock better suits a portfolio built for retirement? Both companies just reported record quarters, and both stocks are falling anyway. AMD shares lost 30.47% over the past month to $449.04. Palantir fell 17.38% to $160.38, even after Friday’s rebound from what MarketWatch called a “violent” selloff […]
Vikings’ Star O-Lineman Unsure on Status vs Bills
The Minnesota Vikings will be without their starting QB Monday, and Christian Darrisaw doesn't seem all that confident his injured shoulder will be ready.
What is the 'Protect College Sports Act' and why does it face an uphill battle in the House?
A bipartisan Senate bill addressing college athlete payments and Olympic sports protections faces opposition in the House during Congress's lame-duck session.
Kathryn Lopez: Real victory doesn't have anything to do with politics
“True victory does not lie in seeking to prevail over others, but in giving yourselves to them.”
Can We Build Life From Scratch? A First-of-Its-Kind Cell Is Raising New Questions About the Edge of Existence
The 36-gene cell can copy its DNA and divide—but its creator still doesn’t consider it alive.
Army-Navy Game moved up a week starting in 2027 to avoid expanded College Football Playoff conflict
The Army-Navy Game will be moved up a week beginning next year so that the annual service academy showdown does not conflict with the expanded College Football Playoff.The schools announced the change Monday after stakeholders unveiled an agreement to double the playoff field from 12 to 24 teams.
🐣 Wonderkid of the week: Kerim Alajbegovic 🇧🇦
As it does every week, OneFootball shines a spotlight on a rising young talent. This Wednesday, we introduce you to a young forward making his mark in Serie A and European competition.At just 19, Keri...
Jobs report doesn't show AI creating a white-collar wipeout
White-collar hiring was robust in October; professional and business services added 70,000 jobs. Economists say AI is reshaping in-demand job skills.
Where does OU land in USA TODAY Sports' new 1-138 re-rank?
Where did the Oklahoma Sooners fall in latest ranking of every FBS team by USA TODAY Sports?
When does Christmas music start playing on local, SiriusXM radio stations in 2026?
Have you put your Halloween decorations away yet? Or, are you already barreling toward the holiday season?
New Zealand’s Opportunity party takes aim at populist politics on historic first day in parliament
Minor party leader Qiulae Wong says ‘populism doesn’t deliver results’ and that her vision for a low emissions future will drive its talks with major parties
Ramstad: This St. Paul doctor opened a medical clinic. She doesn’t take insurance.
After fighting breast cancer, Dr. Michelle Chestovich opened a clinic for women at menopause. She has more time with patients and zero overhead dealing with insurers.
Opinion: Illinois has a new early childhood department. Now it needs to measure progress.
Creating a new department of early childhood does not guarantee a better system.
What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel for 2026 Cup Series Championship
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Cup Series Championship, including start time and TV channel for the title race.
Super Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Cautions Against The Use Of Gen AI: 'We Can Come Up With Better Ideas'
Masahiro Sakurai doesn't believe the technology is ready for adoption, but fears there may be no choice but to use it for future games
‘The integrity of the game’: NFL owner ‘not a fan’ of sports gambling
Mark Davis owns two professional sports teams in Las Vegas, and both the Raiders and the WNBA’s Aces have partnerships with sportsbook BetMGM. But that doesn’t mean he’s a big supporter of the gambling boom that has taken over the sports world. In a new interview, Davis said that he’s “not a fan” of sports…
Fans Have a Demand for Kelly Clarkson After Seeing Her Latest Instagram Post
Does she have something up her sleeve?
Big John McCarthy Reveals Why He Does Not Officiate UFC Events Anymore
Big John McCarthy is known as the Godfather of MMA officiating, having called fights as early as UFC 2. The veteran referee is also one of the most knowledgeable about MMA rules, having written the original rulebook for the UFC and later helped create the Unified MMA rules way back in 2000 that are still …
Doug Bowser: Nintendo doesn’t “feel the need” to bring games to other platforms
GamesBeat has gathered some influential people from the video games industry for a special talk on the state of the industry. The individuals heading the talk were Doug Bowser…
In the lab: A long look at managers
What does a typical MLB manager look like demographically?
Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘speechless’ after Doc Rivers questioned his IQ
After Doc Rivers questioned his IQ, Giannis Antetokounmpo is questioning why his former head coach slandered him. Last week, Rivers went on The Bill Simmons Podcast and claimed Antetokounmpo “doesn’t have a super-high IQ” while also alleging the former NBA MVP was difficult to coach. After leading the Miami Heat to a 114-108 victory over…
‘Even if Someone Does Get It Running on PC, That’s Not Going To Be a Good Experience’ – Why AI Cloning Won’t Ruin GTA 6’s Launch, According to the Experts
Will AI-made PC ports impact GTA 6's launch? The experts say no, but vibe-coding is here to reshape the games industry as we know it.
Letter to the Editor: When does a cultural affinity group become a political advocacy group?
I am writing in response to The Daily article on the cancellation of this year’s Spoon Cultural Food Fest following the withdrawal of other student organizations due to the inclusion of Wildcats for Israel. By my senior year in high school, 1971-72, I came to the conclusion that I was not a Zionist and I...
Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
Stellar Blade came to Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and thanks to Digital Foundry, we have various technical details covering frame rate, resolution, and more. Stellar Blade is one of the first games on the console to use frame generation, which is one of the things discussed here. We also have information about changes and cutbacks compared to the PS5...
Does Andy Burnham’s pivot from press to social media put scrutiny at risk?
A lifestyle podcast or brief TV clip is less taxing than a full press conference – but No 10 insists the PM is not ducking accountability
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp on midterm results: Doesn't have a lot of impact on our business
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp sits down with CNBC's Morgan Brennan to discuss new product innovations, the midterm elections, and more.
What is the 'Protect College Sports Act' and why does it face an uphill battle in the House?
A bipartisan Senate bill addressing college athlete payments and Olympic sports protections faces opposition in the House during Congress's lame-duck session.
Sofia Carson Takes a Different Approach to Gala Dressing
Sofia Carson's latest red carpet appearance proves that a gala doesn't always call for a gown.
Has the curtain come down on the age of Trump?
Americans exposed the limits of Donald Trump's electoral power and weakened his grip on the Republican Party. But the Democratic landslide in the midterm elections does not spell the end of MAGA nor guarantee a lasting political realignment.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 23.5.0 out now, patch notes - new gifting feature and more
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch just got a new version 23.5.0 update, featuring new gifting feature and more - check out the patch notes.
Campbell County health and food inspections (10/30/26–11/5/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Mark Cuban says he doesn’t ‘give a f---' about growing his net worth—a healthy mindset for non-billionaires too, a financial therapist says
The billionaire serial entrepreneur says he cares more about the impact he can have by spending and investing, rather than worrying about amassing more wealth.
Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.4.0 update out now, patch notes - GameShare using GameChat and more
Super Mario Party Jamboree goes live with version 2.4.0 update, and here are the patch notes.
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition
Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit. Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency Enterprises as “a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.” Those services line […] The post Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
Even after the midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America
The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again.
Science of sleep explained, and why it’s so important for learning and memory
Your brain does its most important filing while you sleep – here’s the science of how rest turns what you learn into what you remember
CVS’ split doesn’t fix its fundamental problem
CVS’ split into two doesn’t fix its fundamental problem, writes Judi Health CEO A.J. Loiacono.
Open for Business: Stanley Steemer does more than clean carpets
This segment is sponsored by Stanley Steemer.
Will Cain: Does raising kids change your priorities and your politics?
Fox News host Will Cain breaks down a poll revealing a voting divide between parents and non-parents younger than 45 on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Nintendo talks Switch 2 hardware sales following price increase, Zelda console doing well, Ocarina of Time off to "a very strong start"
Nintendo has shared a number of comments regarding sales of Switch 2 hardware following the system’s price increase plus early information about the performance of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. During a financial Q&A this week, one investor mentioned that Nintendo Switch 2 sales momentum seems to have slowed a bit after the console’s price went up. However, president...
Dianna Russini’s sports media return will not be at Barstool
In July, Dave Portnoy said it would be a “no-brainer” for Barstool Sports to hire Dianna Russini if she returned to sports media. However, it doesn’t sound like that’s where the embattled former The Athletic and ESPN reporter has landed. Russini will make her long-awaited return to the sports media world next week, according to a…
Yoshi Is Finally Due To Arrive In Lego Form In A New Adult Set For 2027
'Adult set' doesn't mean what you might think, just that it's a bigger, more complicated build
‘I’m really apolitical’: Jerry Jones claims he stays out of politics despite donating more than $1 million to Republicans
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants everyone to know that he doesn’t take sides in politics. His recent donations tell a slightly different story. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Friday, Jones described himself as “apolitical,” saying that he can’t afford to pick a party because the Cowboys have fans on both sides. That’s an…
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Joseph Angelo III argues that profit-driven pressure for palliative or hospice care creates an unethical conflict of interest.
Netanyahu’s political survival must never be a reason to attack Iran
Does anyone really believe the push for another war with Iran isn't political? The fact that this doesn't shock us is evidence of the terrible distortion Netanyahu has inflicted on Israel.
When does for-profit health care become unethical?
Joseph Angelo III argues that profit-driven pressure for palliative or hospice care creates an unethical conflict of interest.
Alabama sports reporter: I'd be stunned if Philip Rivers isn't NC State's next coach
An Alabama reporter who has covered Philip Rivers for years says he'd be "stunned" if the former NC State quarterback doesn't become the Wolfpack's next head coach.
Red Wings Waste Quality Goaltending in 2-1 Loss
DETROIT –Moritz Seider doesn’t believe the Red Wings need to watch the video of a 2-1 loss to the Vegas […]
We're still missing these Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
Over a year after the Switch 2's launch, we're still missing Switch 2 Editions for certain high-profile Nintendo games.
Master Quest references potentially found in Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake files
Following a new datamine, some fans are hoping that Master Quest could be added to the remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the future. As we previously reported, the game doesn’t have Master Quest included. Some fans were hoping it’d be an unlockable bonus after beating the story, but nothing like that exists. MrCheeze has now...
Capcom explains why it didn't start the Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1
Capcom talks about why it didn't start the Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1.
UVA Health sees flu cases increase as season starts early
Dr. Costi Sifri says a vaccine can help prevent the flu, and an early start does not necessarily mean an early end.
Razorback Report Card: Auburn Pregame
Arkansas doesn't need another reminder of what went wrong against Missouri. It needs a performance that makes the corrections visible. The Razorbacks visit Auburn on Saturday, November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 11:45 a.m. CST on SEC Network. Arkansas enters 3-5 overall and 1-4 in SEC play. Auburn is 4-4 and 2-4 in the conference. …
How is Auburn football's health following Arkansas win? Injury updates
Where does Auburn football's health stand following its win over Arkansas? Alex Golesh provided an injury update Monday.
Michael Harris II's Silver Slugger Snub Doesn't Erase A Terrific Year
The center fielder's impressive .294 hitting average unfortunately wasn't enough for him to be named a Silver Slugger finalist.
Brittany Mahomes, Kelly Stafford get reality check from ex-ESPN anchor Linda Cohn
The former SportsCenter anchor said marriage to a quarterback doesn’t exempt anyone from criticism.
NFC playoff picture: Detroit Lions get no help again
A look at the NFC playoff picture reveals the Detroit Lions keep winning, but so does everyone else.
Former NFL star calls out Chiefs for ‘cheating’
The Denver Broncos’ comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday came down to a controversial false start on fourth-and-goal, and plenty of Chiefs fans are still upset about it. One former Broncos star doesn’t want to hear those complaints. On his podcast this week, former Broncos safety Justin Simmons went off on Chiefs…
Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony Doesn't Need a 'PS6 for $1,200,' It Needs a 'PS5 for $300'
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said he thinks innovation at Sony shouldn't come "from making a PS6 for $1,200" but from making "another PS5 for $300."
North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' on human rights
by: Sertac ComakNorth Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights. North Korea responded to the European Union's draft United Nations resolution on human rights in the country by telling the bloc to "mind its own business," state media reported Thursday.Pyongyang has long been accused by the UN and human rights advocates of committing human rights violations.North Korea's UN mission said
North Dakota to receive $206 million in second year of Rural Health Transformation Program
The delegation says the money is part of up to $1 billion over five years, but the announcement doesn’t say how it will be spent
Still searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Nintendo has good news
🥳 Nintendo confirmed Zelda 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year, suggesting ongoing Switch 2 restocks 🚨 Want the Zelda Switch 2? Follow our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X and we’ll send out an alert when stock appears 🙏 Unlike other limited editions, the console is not expected to have a restricted production run 💰 The special edition costs $519.99 for its ornate design, but does not include the Ocarina of Time remake 🙌 Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa ruled out future console price increases due to secured memory supply Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 Restock Dashboard: Get our live, audible siren alerts The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 is hard to find right now, though we’re doing our best to help people get one using our exclusive restock tracker. However, there is some good news to share. 🚨 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. 🚨 Subscribe Nintendo has provided an update that suggests the console will be easier to obtain in the future. Speaking during Nintendo’s financial results, president Shuntaro Furukawa said that The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year (thanks, Stealth40k). That strongly suggests that the Zelda Switch 2 console will continue to be restocked, and that it won’t be constrained by a limited production run. Unlike the Xbox Series X25 limited edition – where only 25,000 units have been produced – the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 should be more obtainable once the initial demand from buyers dies down. Of course, whether you can wait as long as next year to get hold of the Zelda Switch 2 is one thing, but knowing that the console will eventually become more widely available should please those who are worried about missing out. The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary special edition Switch 2 costs $519.99, but doesn’t include a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. You’re basically paying a $20 premium over the standard Switch 2 for the beautiful ornate design. Luckily, it sounds like the price of the Switch 2 will remain at $499.99 for the foreseeable. Furukawa ruled out any future price increases as Nintendo has managed to secure sufficient quantities of memory. That also means the price of the Zelda Switch 2 won’t be affected. Up next: Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock: here’s when Target should have stock 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.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Scandal Tests Trump, as Does Emboldened Congress | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Nov. 9
Also, the president says mass deportations might have been ‘too tough,’ and his former advisers get into a nasty text-message feud
Kustom Entertainment Extends TFL Acquisition Deadline to December 18
Kustom Entertainment amended its Unit Purchase Agreement for the proposed acquisition involving TFL and its sellers, extending the deadline to complete the transaction from October 15 to December 18, 2026. If the deal does not close by December 18, the company will pay the sellers' reasonable, docu…
Computer science researcher reroutes truckloads of excess food from landfills to food pantries
The planet already grows enough food to feed everyone. The problem is one of logistics. A third of all the food grown and raised goes to waste, meaning that one in 12 people does not have enough to eat.
Column: Small business support
A purchase from a locally owned business does more than put something under the Christmas tree. It helps support jobs, families and the businesses that give our communities much of their character.
AI Can Build the Dashboard But Does Your Business Understand Its Data
What does a 27-fight UFC vet do after retirement? Ed Herman is putting everything he's learned to the test
Texas has a long history of political upsets. Where does 2026 fit?
From "Pappy" O'Daniel to Ann Richards, Texas has seen surprising elections. Here's how the 2026 results fit that history.
What Does a Democratic Congress Mean for Business?
A host of business- and consumer-friendly policies could be on tap as newly empowered Democrats take control of Congress, writes Michael Hardaway.
NCAA secures win in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Federal appeals court judges handed the NCAA a significant victory in its struggle to implement a new five-year eligibility ruling Friday, though the win does nothing to tamp down dozens of similar lawsuits playing out in state courts across the country.
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Planned Parenthood CEO doesn't shy from politics — it's his long-term solution
After merger, Karl Eastlund sees growth opportunities in Whatcom County. He's also bracing for uncertainty ahead
What is the 'Protect College Sports Act' and why does it face an uphill battle in the House?
A bipartisan Senate bill addressing college athlete payments and Olympic sports protections faces opposition in the House during Congress's lame-duck session.
Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t know if he’ll watch “Harry Potter” show: ‘8 hours is a lot of anything’
Thankfully, episodes of Radcliffe’s “The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins” are only 22 minutes long.
The Real Story of the Polar Bear in a UVM Science Hall Starts With Two Montpelier Agents Undercover in the Arctic
A polar bear has been hanging out in a UVM science hall for decades. Subscribe He’s a full-grown male, standing behind glass on an artificial iceberg in the lobby of the University of Vermont’s Marsh Life Science Building in Burlington. Most Vermonters have no idea he’s there. Students who asked about him heard he came from Canada. A poacher killed him, the story went, federal officers seized the hide at the Vermont border, and the government gave him to UVM on “indefinite loan.” A UVM biology professor told it that way in 2012. The university’s own news office repeated it in 2021. That story was wrong. The bear was evidence. In 1972, two federal wildlife officers from Montpelier posed as trophy hunters, bought their way into an illegal hunt run by a poaching ring, and followed it all the way to the frozen Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. One of them shot this bear. Sonia DeYoung, who works with UVM’s natural history collections, pieced the real story together from a half-remembered campus rumor, a case file buried in Anchorage and one stripped claw. She told it Nov. 6 in UVM Magazine. The Undercover Buy Early in 1972, Paul Bagalio and Bruce Parker walked into a Seattle taxidermy shop. Both lived in Montpelier. The case file lists Parker as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent and Bagalio as a deputy game warden for the service. On paper, Bagalio was an unlikely undercover man. Born in Northfield and raised in Montpelier, he served in the Marines after high school, graduated from Norwich University in 1957, taught at Vermont Technical College and worked as an engineer at Rock of Ages, according to his obituary in the Times Argus. He founded Ramchem, a company that made epoxies for the Barre granite industry. He was also a hunter. His obituary passes along his advice: “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to hunt.” And it says he worked undercover for the U.S. Department of the Interior, helping expose what his family calls one of the largest poaching rings in U.S. history. In the Seattle shop, Bagalio and Parker posed as unscrupulous trophy hunters who wanted a polar bear and didn’t care how they got one. They came away with a scribbled note: a phone number and a hefty price. The Seattle Times later reported the number. In a May 1972 story, later reprinted in the Congressional Record, the paper said the two-man hunt cost $6,500, more than $50,000 in today’s money. The Times cited a federal search-warrant affidavit alleging that the ring paid two men who held valid Alaska permits so the hides and skulls could be shipped and processed under their names. Bagalio and Parker traveled to Barrow, on Alaska’s Arctic coast, with guides working with the taxidermist. These were not men to cross. The case file describes a man taking a 12-gauge automatic shotgun from his plane and telling Parker it was “the persuader.” One photo in the file shows a mustached accomplice peering out from beneath a heavy fur hood. On March 8, 1972, on the pack ice about 100 miles north of Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States, Bagalio shot a male polar bear. Parker shot a second. Bagalio had no legal permit to kill it, and that was the point. The bears were hard evidence of what the ring was selling. Back in Fairbanks, a Fish and Wildlife agent marked Bagalio’s bear so it could be identified later. He smeared fluorescent dye around its nose and ripped the dark outer sheath off one of its front claws. Bagalio and Parker went on to run several more undercover hunts against poachers in the West. The danger was real. Bagalio later told the Bennington Banner, according to DeYoung’s account, “My guide made it perfectly clear that he would leave me dead in the mountains if he thought I was an investigator.” Subscribe The Faded Rumor The bear came to UVM in 1975. How the government handed him over is still unknown. A rumor came with him. A student named in the UVM Magazine article simply as Carol helped catalog the university’s specimens in those years, and she heard it: an undercover federal agent had killed the bear in Alaska because he feared his cover would be blown and his life was in danger. Over the years the rumor faded. In the 1980s, the bear was put away in storage long enough for mice to chew the fur off his ankles, and several of his front claws went missing. He was later brought back out and set up on his iceberg in the Marsh Life Science lobby, where he has stood for decades since. Somewhere along the way, the Canada story took over. The Case File Decades later, DeYoung met Carol at an open house for UVM’s zoological collections. Carol told DeYoung’s research partner, Dave Moroney, what she remembered. They were delighted, and skeptical. At DeYoung’s request, David Rippeto, a UVM graduate who is now a Fish and Wildlife special agent in Anchorage, went through a mountain of old case files stashed in cardboard boxes and found the right one. It ran more than 80 pages: photographs, letters, permit records and a typewritten account of the case. Carol’s rumor had the core of it right. A federal officer had shot the bear in Alaska while undercover. But the file showed it wasn’t a desperate move to save his own skin. The shooting was part of the plan. The Stripped Claw One question remained. Was the bear in Burlington really Bagalio’s? DeYoung and Moroney shone a black light on the bear’s snout, looking for the dye. Nothing glowed. They already had the answer. The year before, a conservator repairing the mouse damage had found that one of the bear’s supposedly missing front claws was still there, minus its dark outer sheath, just as the agent in Fairbanks had left it in 1972. “Fifty years later, the marker originally meant for law enforcement told us we had our bear,” DeYoung wrote. Paul Bagalio didn’t live to see it. He spent the rest of his life in Vermont, most of it at Horn of the Moon in East Montpelier, and died Dec. 11, 2022, at 90, a few months before DeYoung first opened the case file. His family remembered the bear differently. The obituary says he took a record-class polar bear in Siberia, across the international date line. The federal case file puts the bear in this story about 100 miles north of Point Barrow. The obituary doesn’t say whether it’s the same animal. His bear is still on the iceberg. Go see him: The polar bear stands in the entrance to Benedict Auditorium, between the Marsh Life Science and Hills buildings on UVM’s Burlington campus. Compass Vermont is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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