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After a Tragedy, I Spent a Month Away From Our Online Dystopia. It Changed Me.
Here's what happened when I found a brief reprieve from the horrors of our modern life.
Over 400 detained as police raid unlicensed KL entertainment outlets for suspected drug activity
All the arrests in the raid, which started around 2.30 am, consisted of premises guards, workers and visitors, including four Bangladeshi nationals.
Jeff Ekhator hands Luciano Spalletti a huge fitness boost
Jeff Ekhator has returned to full training, providing Luciano Spalletti with a timely fitness boost as Juventus prepare for a crucial match against Napoli. The striker’s recovery comes at an importa...
IRGC Defines New Geographical Scope for Operations against US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced that identifying new targets and planning operations in new geographical areas are on the agenda, saying Iran has defined a vast operational theater to inflict damage on the enemies.
Gabby Williams writes herself into Bay Area sports history powering Valkyries' Game 7 win
Gabby Williams did not merely step up in Game 7 for the Golden State Valkyries, her 30 points and elite defense sustained Joe Lacob calling her the "best player in the world."
Vikings Add Versatile Running Back for Lions Game
The Minnesota Vikings have turned to DeeJay Dallas for their Week 8 NFC North showdown against the Detroit Lions. The post Vikings Add Versatile Running Back for Lions Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care Is Changing the Landscape of Medicine with Robotic Cardiac Surgery - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
For decades, heart surgery often meant a large incision, opening the breastbone and a lengthy recovery. Today, robotic-assisted surgery is helping reshape that experience, allowing highly trained surgeons to perform […]
Miami Dade College-School of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to Meet Workforce Needs - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Dr. Ron Winston, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Miami Dade College (MDC), through its renowned School of Health Sciences, has launched a new Florida Department of Education-approved Bachelor […]
Miami Dade College-School of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to Meet Workforce Needs - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Dr. Ron Winston, Dean of the School of Health Sciences Miami Dade College (MDC), through its renowned School of Health Sciences, has launched a new Florida Department of Education-approved Bachelor […]
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital Adds Hematologist-Oncologist - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Carlos A. Cedeno, M.D., is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Cedeno earned his medical degree from […]
Orthopedic Surgeons Join Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Orthopedic surgeons John Randazzo, M.D., and Gary N. Ackerman, M.D., have joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. They are on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo […]
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Sardiña has been practicing medicine […]
Sarah Seeherman, DO, Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Board-certified family medicine physician Sarah Seeherman, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Seeherman completed her family medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas […]
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Welcomes Head and Neck Surgeon - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Sara A. Sun, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck cancers and other surgical conditions […]
Sarah Talebagha, MD, Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Talebagha practiced with […]
Trump lets Katie Zacharia botch 'SNL' cold open, admires Tom Hanks' butt
"Saturday Night Live" returned just in time for a political fright night.
Trump lets Katie Zacharia botch 'SNL' cold open, admires Tom Hanks' butt
"Saturday Night Live" returned just in time for a political fright night.
CVG Airport's next big business may not involve flying
At Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, some of the more interesting traffic isn't in the sky. Autonomous machines scrub terminal floors. Robots can deliver concessions to passengers. An experimental baggage tractor has been designed to move luggage without a driver. CVG is trying to turn the airport itself into a laboratory and, potentially, some of what it learns into products that can be sold elsewhere.
The hard yards are in front of us, says Blake
nBy GARY FITZGERALD SEB Blake insists Gloucester’s strong start to the season has resulted in even tougher training sessions. The hooker reveals the Cherry and Whites’ coaching staff are ramping up the intensity before games to ensure the positivity and energy around the club continues to rise. And Blake claims there is a determined attitude […] The post The hard yards are in front of us, says Blake appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Seminoles Given Bag of Tricks by Clemson in Halloween Nightmare
Florida State lost its third consecutive game. Seminoles QB Ashton Daniels turned the ball over four times.
Report: Padres Decline Option on Nick Pivetta
The San Diego Padres have declined their $14 million team option on starter Nick Pivetta for 2027, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will now become a free agent. Report: Nick Pivetta Declines 2027 Player Option with Padres Pivetta spent a long portion of the 2026 season on the injured list …
Incarnate Word takes care of business against hapless Northwestern State
Roy Alexander and Jayden Hibbler shined on offense, and the Cardinals defense smothered the Demons in a dominant performance.
The big dipper: East Innes welcomes the Pizza Dip
SALISBURY — Another place to grab a slice is open in downtown Salisbury, and it’s out of this world. The Pizza Dip at 121 East Innes Street opened its doors […]
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This ultrasimple bean soup has been on the menu at the U.S. Senate Dining Room and served to senators and their staff for more than 100 years. Even as politics have changed, this soup has remained...
Patriots sign Lan Larison to 53-man roster
New England Patriots RB Lan Larison signed to 53-man roster
What We Learned in Heartbreaking Gophers Loss to Indiana
The Minnesota Gophers fell in a brutal OT heartbreaker Saturday in Indiana against the defending National Champs. Here's what we learned...
Top Kennedy Center official urged closure due to financial problems, not poor conditions, lawyers argue
Eighteen months after President Donald Trump stepped in to remake the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in his image, a top official worried about the Washington institution’s hemorrhaging finances urged for it to be shut down, according to court documents filed on behalf of the Ohio congresswoman seeking to stop the center from being shuttered.
Nikita Kucherov’s Agent Already Has Team Lined Up [Report]
Nikita Kucherov’s agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed that his client will continue playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning while his trade request situation is resolved. That said, one insider connected to the Edmonton Oilers believes that Milstein has already been working behind the scenes on a trade destination.Bob Stauffer, the Oilers’ color commentator and host of […] The post Nikita Kucherov’s Agent Already Has Team Lined Up [Report] appeared first on HEAVY.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show
The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan.
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
The Department of Justice on Friday added a request that the judge separate all ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan until it can be determined whether voters were fooled into wasting their votes for a spoiler candidate.
‘Mormon Wives’ star takes down family Halloween costume post referencing day of JFK’s assassination following backlash
McCall DaPron and her family dressed up as the Kennedys circa the day of JFK’s assassination for Halloween, sparking backlash.
CT State Representative Anne Hughes arrested for theft of political signs
State representative Anne Hughes was arrested on Friday after several stolen political signs were located on property owned by Hughes, according to police. The Easton police department received a complaint from the Darrell Harris campaign staff that several political signs were stolen from the side of the road in the area of Route 59 and Judd Road. After further investigation,…
Boones Mill family farm closes doors after decades of business
A family-owned Boones Mill farm officially closed its doors after decades of serving the Roanoke Valley and beyond.
Survivors gather in Georgetown to support heart health awareness
Survivors of heart disease and stroke joined the community on Saturday for the annual Scott County Heart Walk in to promote heart health and raise awareness through educational activities.
Children’s safety fair brings Halloween fun, health education to Weston
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital held its 16th annual Children’s Safety Fair, giving children in Weston an early start on Halloween while they learned how to stay safe.
Monument Health opens second Community Heart Hub in Sturgis
Monument Health opened its second Community Heart Hub at the Sturgis Public Library, offering free automated blood pressure checks and educational materials.
🚨 Another blow for Bayern: Second star forced off injured
Things are going from bad to worse for Bayern. After Saibari had already gone off injured, another star has now been sidelined. This time it was Serge Gnabry. Around 30 minutes in, the Germany intern...
Baltimore Orioles Decline Option On Starting Pitcher, Sign Outfielder
The Orioles declined a starting pitcher's mutual option and signed an outfielder to a major league contract.
Poland has earned international respect. Its politicians are squandering it [ANALYSIS]
Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki all have something to gain from the latest confrontation over a court that has been paralyzed by eleven years of political warfare
Sixers down Embiid and James to end back-to-back in Charlotte
The Sixers will be undermanned for their game Saturday night against the Hornets.
Supernovae may have restrained the escape of ionizing radiation
A study suggests that supernovae may have trapped ionizing radiation inside galaxies rather than helping it escape during cosmic reionization.
TCU Star Xavier Edmonds Receives Preseason Recognition From CBS Sports
The Horned Frogs forward lands on the Top 100 list after a breakout year, positioning the veteran leader as a vital anchor for TCU’s Big 12 campaign.
UNC Football is Playing More Disciplined. Is it Enough?
Winning and losing in the margins.
Power List interview: Vietri CEO Emerita Susan Gravely
Vietri CEO Emerita Susan Gravely joined High Point University President Nido Qubein in the Power List interview, a partnership for discussions with influential leaders. The interview was edited for clarity. Rocky Mount native Susan Gravely co-founded Vietri with her mother and sister after the trio took what she describes as a magical trip to […]
Ward and Smith: Tariff Refunds
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• TARIFF REFUNDS: What Your Business Could Still Recover by Kelly Reid In February 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorize the President to impose tariffs. That decision opened the door to refunds of IEEPA duties, including the broad “reciprocal” tariffs introduced in […]
KaVontae Turpin won't play in Week 8
KaVontae Turpin to remain sidelined with injury to ribs
I tried Gymkhana, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant; worth the splurge
Gymkhana was the first Indian restaurant in London to receive two Michelin stars. It has gained rave reviews and famous fans since opening in 2013.
Sangamon County Health Building Undergoing $16.2 Million Renovation
A $16.2 million renovation of the Sangamon County Department of Public Health building will bring several community services together at 1 location. State Senator Doris Turner joined Sangamon County officials Tuesday for a groundbreaking recognizing the ongoing project. Construction is underway to modernize the existing […]
Politics, punditry, and parenthood: Living life and through country music
To this day, I still prefer cold Coke to white wine. And as far as music is concerned, I have fallen deeply in love with the country song, which some would say is even less refined than pop.
Kyle Tucker Earns Major MLB Honor After Dodgers Postseason Redemption
Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker earned a notable award after a disastrous regular season for his sensational October.
Featured Interview on BRN: Kerrigan on CHOICE Arrangements - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
BRN Interview Featured on TheStreet, Yahoo Finance, MSN and Other National News Platforms SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan joined Jeffrey Snyder of the Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) to discuss the state of America’s small businesses and a promising solution addressing the persistent challenge of affordable health coverage: CHOICE Arrangements (formerly ICHRAs). Kerrigan highlighted […]
Carragher apologises to Villa for 'wrong' language
Jamie Carragher apologises for "clumsy and wrong" language when linking manager Unai Emery with becoming Manchester United head coach, after Aston Villa threatened to sue him.
Cherokee Nation opens north Tulsa apartments, plans more housing investment
Cherokee Nation opened seven affordable apartments in north Tulsa and outlined investments in additional rental housing, homeownership and housing for elders. %
New York Giants Get New Maxx Crosby Trade Report
The New York Giants enter their bye week at 4-2-1 as leaders of the NFC East. Despite losing their starting quarterback Jaxson Dart and star pass rusher Brian Burns to season-ending injuries, the Giants have rallied and positioned themselves to be buyers at the trade deadline.While the expectation is that New York will aim for […] The post New York Giants Get New Maxx Crosby Trade Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Susanville tribal businesses seek emergency court relief, warn of permanent closure
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria asked a federal judge Oct. 30 to lift government contracting suspensions, warning that continued exclusion from federal work could force them to close permanently. ATI Government Solutions and affiliated plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Small Business Administration in the U.S. District […]
35-year-old took on $20K in debt to launch a business from her dining room—now it brings in 8 figures a year
Set Active founder Lindsey Carter shares how she learned to separate her professional stress from her personal life while growing her athleisure company.
More Than 100 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Specialty Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
HCA Healthcare hospitals earned more 2027 specialty care recognitions than any other health system, including national distinctions for surgical care, emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery October 29, 2026 – NASHVILLE, […]
Week in Politics: Trump's Midwest pivot; sharper Democratic messaging
The president heads to the midwest for two rallies he previously said were cancelled. Has his message changed this campaign season and how have Democrats sharpened their messaging?
UNLV lets political science students earn degree credit through Planned Parenthood internships
Three internship credits with approved organizations can satisfy the department’s 'Culminating Experience' requirement for political science students.
Harry Houdini Died On Halloween 100 Years Ago. According To New Investigations By A Former Surgeon, No He Didn't.
The surgeon-turned-investigator noticed a few oddities in one of the death certificates. Have details of Houdini's death been changed?
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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Delivering deliciousness: DONOS Mini Donuts is a dream turned into reality
After years of offering business advice to others, John-Michael Marlin is turning a dream to reality by opening DONOS Mini Donuts.
Not-so-scary tradition brings the spirit of Halloween to youngest UI Health patients
About 200 UIC costumed hospital staffers joined young patients who parade through the hallways for candy and uplifted spirits.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center welcomes new black bear
Wasatch, a young black bear rescued in Utah, has joined Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. After winter off exhibit, he is expected to greet visitors on the tr...
CanopyNation expands employee benefits solutions after combining with ICG
MEMPHIS - Memphis-based insurance and employee benefits firm CanopyNation has combined operations with Insurance Consulting Group Inc., a leading Memphis employee benefits agency.
The Chelsea-Manchester United combined XI ⚔️
Now that's a strong XI!The Premier League weekend kicks off this Saturday at 1:30 pm with a heavyweight clash: Chelsea vs Manchester United. The Blues need to bounce back from their crushing defeat at...
Polish President Nawrocki accuses government of staging power grab
In response to the unfolding crisis, Polish President Karol Nawrocki cut short a visit to Senegal and returned to Poland.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
Millersville alumna stars in \'Boop!\' Broadway tour, which stops in Philly next month [Q&A]
Actor Ashley Calderon dressed as Betty Boop for Halloween just months before she auditioned for a role in the Broadway tour based on the famed cartoon.
Denver Broncos Announce Jaylen Waddle Injury Update Before Chiefs Game
Jaylen Waddle returned to practice this week, but the Broncos still have an important offensive question to settle before facing the Chiefs. The post Denver Broncos Announce Jaylen Waddle Injury Update Before Chiefs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
One League, Two Sponsorship Rulebooks
Lazio’s Polymarket shirt deal didn’t survive the summer. In August, the Rome club parted with the prediction-market company after Italian regulators blocked its website. Yet Serie A had signed its...
Can AI tell when patients don't need medical tests? Israeli study puts chatbots to the test
“One of the hardest parts of practicing medicine is knowing when to hold back,” explained Ariel. Patients find comfort in an extra test, but it can set off unnecessary worry and treatment.
“How Many All-Pros Does Tom Brady Have?”: Rob Parker Makes Massive Claim About Lamar Jackson’s NFL Legacy By Comparing Him To 7x SB Winner
NFL analyst Rob Parker showered praise on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and compared him to seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. On The Odd Couple Show, Parker highlighted Jackson’s three First-Team All-Pro selections and compared them with Brady, who earned the same number in 23 seasons.
Back in Playoff Picture, Buccaneers Called ‘NFL Zombies’
The Buccaneers have returned to the NFC South after being left for dead earlier this season.
“Wrong Firing,” “Needed a Scapegoat”: NFL Fans Question Dave Canales as Panthers Fire DC Ejiro Evero After Packers Loss
After a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, the Carolina Panthers have decided to fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, per NFL insider Adam Schefter. Canales retained Evero as defensive coordinator in 2024 when he took over the head coaching position.
Business spotlight: Casey’s Garden Shop
Casey’s Garden Shop and Florist has been in Bloomington-Normal since 1949. It began as a family-owned business and has gone through multiple generations of owners since.
Liberty High Handles Business In Road Win at Indianola in 5A Postseason Opener
Ryan Murken Your Prep Sports INDIANOLA – Mitch Wieland isn’t the first coach to get a good feeling about an upcoming game based on what has happened at practice. While Wieland liked how his Liberty High team prepared for its playoff opener on Friday it was something else the first-year head coach saw this week […]
Jake Paul Is Getting Closer to Politics, and Trump Might Be the Reason
Jake Paul has built an empire through social media, business and professional boxing, but his latest appearances alongside Donald Trump have opened the door to a completely different career possibilit...
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold expansion delayed to February 23, 2027
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the patch 8.0 expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, will launch on February 23, 2027—a delay from its previously planned January 2027 release window—Square Enix …
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clash over Israel ad ahead of planned rally together
The tensions between the former Democratic primary candidates have drawn in other Michigan Democrats as the party hopes to secure a Senate seat in a battleground state.
Tuscarora High School students injured in faulty science experiment
Several students at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg were burned or cut during a faulty chemistry experiment on Oct. 21.
Hughes Brothers too much for the Golden Knights
Jack had a pair of goals and Luke opened the scoring as New Jersey picked up a 5-2 road win Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
Hortonville reopens Main Street, hopes to help businesses who lost traffic due from HWY 15
Hortonville reopened Main Street after three months of renovations, the first since 1958.
Historic Balboa Theater in Newport Beach sold and to be restored, buyer’s rep said
The theater opened in 1928 as the Ritz Theater and the screen has been dark since 1991.
Alaska science time capsule: Bats in the belfry in the Interior
In this throwback column, science writer Ned Rozell explains where bats winter in Alaska.
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Scientists who study striped bass say anglers on the East Coast are right to be concerned, and they say years of overfishing are just part of the problem.
WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage
In a blog post this week, WhatsApp confirmed that it is rolling out four new features designed to make it easier to manage group chats and keep track of what’s going on.
Yankees should revisit Shea Langeliers trade with a strict limit
The Yankees have already learned that asking about Shea Langeliers and actually getting him are different things. They should still […]
Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3
The public iOS 27.3 release is planned for December.
Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue
In a memo shared with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, and later obtained by MacRumors, Apple provided technicians with guidance on how to diagnose and address the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking issue. If a customer reports the issue, Apple advised technicians to inspect the iPhone Duo and repair or replace it in accordance with their standard procedures.
Business owner says city limits block her from Asheville recovery grant: 'Devastated'
Earlier this year, the City of Asheville opened an application for recovery grants for local businesses.
Rex Ryan reportedly lobbying for Maryland coaching job
Rex Ryan has been a fixture of the media for a decade now, having joined ESPN after he was fired by the Buffalo Bills following the 2016 season. While he’s a media veteran at this point, it appears that Ryan has not fully rid himself of the coaching bug. According to a story from Jeff…
The Galaxy S27 Ultra chipset saga continues, here's the latest twist
Europe might finally have its answer. Which chipset the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use has turned into quite the saga over the past few months. Back in July,...
Walk-in urgent care for mental health planned in Rutland
Rutland Mental Health plans to open a walk-in urgent care for people in crisis next year.
Walk-in urgent care for mental health planned in Rutland
A new walk-in urgent care focused on mental health conditions will give Rutland County residents a place to get medical help fast in 2027.
Prince George’s Council approves financing, community impact fund for Sphere entertainment venue
The Prince George’s County Council approved financing Tuesday for the proposed Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor, advancing the project after months of debate over public investment, worker protections, and benefits for surrounding communities.