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Tigers aim to clinch series vs Nationals on Tuesday night

The Detroit Tigers opened up the penultimate series of the 2026 campaign with a 9-2 victory at Comerica Park — soon to be Fifth Third Park — on Monday night. River Ryan looked good in his debut wearing the Olde English D, while home runs at the bottom of the batting order from Spencer Torkelson […]

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Sep 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Another disappointing performance from Colston Loveland

Colston Loveland came within inches of scoring a touchdown against the Eagles on MNF but ultimately settled for just 31 yards in the win.

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Sep 29 • 2:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Leam Richardson ‘Very Proud’ Of Players After Brentford Cup Exit

The Royals put in a valiant effort but ultimately came up short against the top-flight Bees.

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Sep 16 • 3:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Paddy Pimblett targeted, has 'unfinished business' with former opponent

Paddy Pimblett is the ultimate prize for one former opponent.

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Sep 14 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • sports.yahoo.com
Gilmour builds perfect midfielder including Pirlo and McTominay

Napoli and Scotland international Billy Gilmour was asked to create his ultimate midfielder, picking elements from Andrea Pirlo, Scott McTominay and more.The player sat down with DAZN to go through th...

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Sep 26 • 1:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Schmear We Go Again, as New York BagelFest Rolls Out Its 2026 Judges, Industry Talks and Entertainment

/PRNewswire/ -- The dough is rising, and so is demand for New York BagelFest, Presented by King Arthur Baking Company. The ultimate celebration of bagel...

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Sep 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
NFL admits game-changing referee mistake

Throughout the week in the NFL, there are often some controversial referee decisions that ultimately prove pivotal to the result of a game. But following this most recent week of NFL action, the league has actually admitted that the officials made a mistake on one pivotal call. During Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Rams…

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Oct 1 • 9:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘A Whole Lotta Politics’ — Rapper Quavo Reads Between the Lines While Backing Shedeur Sanders Over Deshaun Watson for Browns’ QB1

The Cleveland Browns spent an entire offseason putting Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders through a quarterback competition before ultimately handing Watson the job. Quavo does not sound convinced that the decision was based entirely on football.

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Sep 22 • 5:34 PM EDT • Politics • sports.yahoo.com
Chris Hayes: GOP facing Texas meltdown

MS NOW host explains how turning Texas into a lab for "right-wing state policy" ultimately backfired

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Sep 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • salon.com
Family business takes Mexican dining and one-stop shopping to next level at El Primo Produce

El Primo Produce & Restaurant in Norristown is the ultimate 'one stop shop'.

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Sep 28 • 10:44 AM EDT • Business • 6abc.com
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‘AI agents ask me if they are conscious all the time, but then something really unusual happened’

Tech titan Mustafa Suleyman has warned that humanity may be ‘seeding a new silicon species’ – conscious AI that could ultimately prove impossible to control. As the prospect leaves millions questioning what comes next, Chris Stokel-Walker talks to the researchers building these systems and discovers a startling truth: even they are struggling to make sense of what they are unleashing

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Sep 18 • 2:50 PM EDT • Technology • the-independent.com
Here's the ultimate Blink survival guide, according to the experts

Blink Cincinnati returns Oct. 8-11. Here are the best times to come, what to see, how to get around and other insider tips from festival organizers.

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Oct 5 • 12:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
Braves Chop Down the Marlins in the Season's Penultimate Game

In the 161st game of the year, Miami clinches another losing season despite a valiant run

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Sep 26 • 11:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Winning Smart Victory Post #120

First away game of the season…..and I decided to go spend time with DD (dear daughter) in the morning. TiVo is a beautiful thing, so we went and got massages, hit a couple of yard sales and ultimately wound up back at the house around 1-ish. Add in Mr. Squillian’s utter disdain for watching commercials, […]

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Sep 20 • 7:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Michael Vick notches first Division I win, more to come?

Michael Vick secured his first Division I victory in resounding fashion with a blowout win over Hampton in this year’s Battle of the Bay. Last year’s matchup was a high-scoring affair that stayed close throughout and saw Hampton ultimately emerge victorious. But in Vick’s second year leading the Spartans, they looked way more potent offensively and […] The post Michael Vick notches first Division I win, more to come? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sep 20 • 12:58 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bishop’s computer science chair says AI is eliminating ‘grunt work’ and reshaping digital jobs

Dr. Russell Butler, chair of Bishop’s University’s Department of Computer Science, says artificial intelligence is increasingly taking over routine digital “grunt work,” changing the skills students and workers may need in the years ahead. Photo courtesy of Bishop’s University. Click here to read our platform! Get local news like this every morning. Subscribe free below. Subscribe Pulse Newsroom Artificial intelligence is already taking over some of the routine digital work once performed by entry-level employees, according to Bishop’s University Computer Science chair Dr. Russell Butler — a shift he believes will make expertise, judgement and the ability to evaluate AI-generated work increasingly important. Butler described the change as automation reaching what he calls the “bottom of the cognitive pyramid” during an interview with The Pulse about AI, university education and the future of digital work. His argument is not that humans are disappearing from the workplace. Instead, he sees their role changing as AI becomes capable of handling more of the repetitive tasks involved in computer-based work. “Everything’s converging on just AI basically doing all the grunt work,” Butler said. The bottom of the cognitive pyramid Butler is from Lennoxville, completed his undergraduate studies at Bishop’s and later earned his PhD at the Université de Sherbrooke. He joined Bishop’s in 2019 and now chairs its Department of Computer Science. He uses AI in research, teaching and other creative work, and said the technology is increasingly capable of handling routine digital tasks that once required substantial human time. “You’ve got the grunt work, like moving things around in Excel, doing basic programming tasks,” Butler said. “That’s like the bottom grunt work that the entry-level worker would have done two or three years ago.” Butler went further, saying in his view that much of this type of work has already been absorbed by AI tools. He connected that change to a shift he sees taking place in computer science, where entry-level roles have declined while experienced workers can use AI to increase what they can produce. “A senior developer now has access to essentially an unlimited amount of junior developers on demand,” Butler said. He was describing AI systems metaphorically, not literal employees. His point was that one experienced developer can now ask AI tools to produce code or other technical work that might previously have been assigned to more junior workers. That raises a broader question for universities and employers. If some of the simpler work traditionally given to newcomers can now be done by machines, how do people gain the experience needed to become senior workers themselves? Students doing work that once required years of programming Butler said he is already seeing the change inside his classroom. He created a Bishop’s course called CS208, Coding in Plain English, to show students — including those without traditional programming backgrounds — what they can accomplish using AI. Some come from disciplines such as psychology or neuroscience with no previous programming experience. “What I’m finding is that students who have zero programming experience, they come in from another discipline like psychology or neuroscience or something, they are now able to get up and running with real data sets,” Butler said. Butler’s own doctoral work involved neuroimaging, and he said he has assigned students work he considers comparable to the kinds of analysis he performed during his PhD. He described giving students a real dataset, an expected result and instructions to use AI to complete the analysis. Butler said those students have been able to carry out work at a level he associates with tasks he once performed after years of programming experience. That does not mean a student using AI instantly acquires the same knowledge as an experienced computer scientist. But Butler sees it as evidence that AI can dramatically lower the technical barrier between having a problem to solve and producing a working result. The role of the person using the system then changes. They need to know what to ask for, understand enough about the subject to judge the answer and take responsibility for what is ultimately produced. What about AI hallucinations? One persistent concern surrounding generative AI is hallucination — when a system produces information that sounds convincing but is false or unsupported. Butler said that problem has improved substantially in newer systems and is not as severe as it was with earlier models. He pointed in particular to newer AI systems’ ability to search the web, consult scientific databases and return source links rather than simply generating a citation from their internal model. Butler nevertheless said users should verify what AI produces. “You should verify,” he said while discussing citations generated with AI. His position is that hallucinations have become less common in the systems he uses, not that incorrect AI output is impossible. Human checking remains part of the process. Hours of work compressed Butler offered another example from his administrative work at Bishop’s. The university has been comparing CEGEP courses with first-year Bishop’s courses to determine where students may qualify for advanced standing. Traditionally, Butler said, that means reviewing two sets of course descriptions and manually matching one institution’s courses with another’s. As department chair, that could require hours of reading and comparison. He said AI can now be given both sets of material and asked to generate an initial mapping automatically. “It saves me hours and hours of work,” Butler said. Butler said the AI-generated mapping can also produce a better result than he would produce himself. He sees similar opportunities in businesses. A company may receive specifications, drawings, emails or other digital material from customers and then have employees convert that information into an internal format before anything can be manufactured or delivered. AI can increasingly perform parts of that intermediate processing. In Butler’s view, the employee does not necessarily disappear. Instead, the job becomes more about checking the result. “The human is still there,” he said. Judgement could become more valuable That change is central to Butler’s view of where digital work may be headed. If AI can produce a first draft, write basic code, compare documents or process large amounts of information, he argues that knowledge and judgement become increasingly important. “The real scarce resource going forward is going to be domain knowledge, expertise, and… credentials, authority, the ability to work with other people,” Butler said. He is therefore encouraging students not only to learn AI tools but also to broaden their education. He mentioned acting, fine art and photography as examples of courses that can help develop what he described as taste and intuition — the ability to recognize what is good, what is not and what should be changed. “And that’s the skill that they need now because the grunt work has been automated and now it’s about evaluating what the AI produces and telling it how to improve or expand the output,” Butler said. That does not remove the need for technical knowledge. Butler’s argument is that the emphasis may shift away from manually completing every step of a task and toward directing, checking and improving work produced with AI assistance. He also stressed that humans remain responsible for final decisions. “At the end of the day, the human has to make the final call,” Butler said, pointing to the question of accountability. Physical work may be different Butler draws a distinction between digital work and jobs requiring people to manipulate the physical world. He expects AI to continue advancing quickly in tasks performed almost entirely on computers. He is more cautious about claims that humanoid robots will soon be able to replace workers such as plumbers or electricians. Butler said those trades would not be replaced “anytime soon” in his view and described some current robotics demonstrations as overhyped. He described the situation as counterintuitive. “It’s almost like we solved the highest level first,” he said, contrasting advances in digital AI with the harder problem of building robots capable of operating reliably in the physical world. Butler’s argument is that some digital occupations could face automation sooner than trades requiring complex physical work. The wider AI shift in the Townships Butler’s comments come as local institutions are increasingly grappling with how AI should be used. The federal government recently announced up to $162 million over five years for 10,000 AI-related placements through Mitacs. The Université de Sherbrooke told The Pulse that the number of its collaborative research and innovation projects supported through Mitacs has approximately doubled since 2018-19, while the number of placements has approximately tripled. UdeS also said it already has projects involving both AI adoption and the application of AI to other fields. At Bishop’s, Butler said part of his role involves building the Computer Science department’s local presence, connecting students with regional partners and strengthening relationships with the Sherbrooke technology ecosystem. Those developments put universities in a difficult position. They have to prepare students to use the tools employers increasingly have available while also making sure graduates understand enough to recognize when those tools are wrong, incomplete or being applied to the wrong problem. The risk of losing human skills Butler does not see AI as risk-free. Later in the interview, he raised a separate concern: as AI becomes better at reading, writing, programming and other cognitive tasks, people could lose some of the underlying skills that historically helped produce new ideas. “The other danger is that we’re going to lose the human skills,” Butler said. He specifically mentioned reading and writing and argued that people could lose some of the lower-level understanding that contributes to breakthroughs. Butler said AI systems are based on existing human knowledge and argued that they become much more powerful when paired with a capable person. That tension runs through his view of the technology. AI can remove hours of routine work. It can allow beginners to perform tasks that once required substantial technical training. It can give experienced workers significant leverage. But the more capable the technology becomes, the more important it may be for people to develop the judgement needed to decide what should be done in the first place. For Butler, that is where education may have to change. Students still need to understand their field. They still need to know when something is wrong. And they still need to be able to make the final decision. But if AI increasingly handles the bottom of the cognitive pyramid, the value of a worker may depend less on how quickly they can perform the grunt work and more on whether they understand what the work is supposed to accomplish. Don’t miss the next story that affects your community. Join thousands of readers getting The Pulse every morning—plus breaking news alerts when it matters most. If you value this kind of local journalism, consider supporting it. Subscribe, share and like! Subscribe Share

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Oct 2 • 1:57 PM EDT • Science • publisherpt.substack.com
The most iconic MTV VMA red carpet looks of all time

Since the first ceremony in 1984, the VMAs has become known as the award show where stars aren’t afraid to take major fashion risks, turning the red carpet into the ultimate spectacle.

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Sep 21 • 1:08 AM EDT • Entertainment • usatoday.com
New DOE Early Career project uses magnetic vortices to uncover hidden sources of loss in superconducting quantum devices

Daniel Bafia will develop a new measurement approach that uses magnetic vortices to investigate defects and interfaces that can limit the performance of superconducting quantum devices. The project could provide researchers with a new way to understand and ultimately reduce sources of energy loss in quantum materials.

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Oct 8 • 12:19 PM EDT • Science • news.fnal.gov
'Santa Clarita Karen' gets ultimate revenge on tormentor after her business implodes following vicious taco shop war
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Sep 24 • 8:12 PM EDT • Business • nypost.com
Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics

A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. Subscribe [ Pekingnology China’s Germany watchers take stock of Berlin’s uneasy turn On 7 December 2025, nearly 50 Chinese scholars and policy researchers gathered in Beijing for the 2025年德国形势年终研讨会 “2025 Year-End Seminar on the Situation in Germany… Read more 9 months ago · 31 likes · 1 comment · YIRUI LI and Yuxuan JIA ](https://www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-germany-watchers-take-stock?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1151841) [ Jiang Feng on Germany's 2025 and beyond: no easy exit ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond) Yirui LI and Yuxuan JIA · Jan 24 The following is an op-ed by Jiang Feng, published on 29 December 2025 at Shanghai Observer 上观新闻, the digital platform of Jiefang Daily, the official newspaper of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). [ Read full story ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond)

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Sep 22 • 3:04 AM EDT • Politics • eastisread.com
Stats and Observations From Phoenix Suns' Preseason Opening Loss

Jordan Ott’s high-volume offensive system flashed potential through aggressive rim pressure and hustle, but sloppy ball security and mounting fouls ultimately derailed the Suns' preseason opener.

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Oct 6 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Texas Daily: At a Contested UT Event, Hasan Piker Weighs In on Talarico vs. Paxton

Although the live streamer’s talk was hotly debated beforehand, his appearance was ultimately met with little pushback on campus.

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Oct 2 • 12:11 PM EDT • Politics • texasmonthly.com
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More

Whether you’re delving into the Dungeons a second time, surviving the chaos of Emergence Day with Bravo Squad, or just biking through the ultimate obstacle course, we have a bunch more games ready for you and some friends. Let’s get to it!

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Sep 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Lamar Jackson could miss multiple weeks

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has an outside chance to play in Week 5, but he could ultimately miss multiple weeks.

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Oct 6 • 9:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Till vs. Romero Start Time, Full Fight Card Details!

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) standouts Darren Till and Yoel Romero will face off against one another later TODAY (Sat., Sept. 26, 2026) in the main event of BKFC 94 from inside Manchester Arena, Manchester, England live on DAZN. It’s a bout between two former UFC castoffs who are looking to remain relevant in what […]

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Sep 26 • 4:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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October 2026 Halloween events guide for Eastern Iowa

Looking for the best Halloween events in Eastern Iowa this October? From terror-filled haunts like Circle of Ash to family-friendly parades, library events, and live orchestral concerts, here is your ultimate regional roundup of fall festivities in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor.

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Oct 6 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
The Best Brighton XI of the last 11 seasons

A recent social media trend has seen fans pick out one player from each of the last eleven seasons to build an ultimate starting lineup for their club. Today we attempt this trend for Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Sep 24 • 9:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ivory Star Productions’ John Bentham brings boutique shows and brunch fun to the Rio

"Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding" and "Faaabulous! The Ultimate Drag Brunch Show" have been satisfying audiences for months, but renovations have created two separate showrooms for more immersive entertainment experiences.

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Titan Business EDGE: Building career readiness from the first year to the first job

By Daniel Coats Career prep is most effective when it begins long before graduation. For Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics(opens in a new tab) students, knowing how to build professional skills, gain meaningful experience and ultimately launch a career requires intentional development over time. The new Titan Business EDGE program provides that pathway […]

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Sep 28 • 6:45 PM EDT • Business • news.fullerton.edu
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UFC news: Nate Diaz still open to Conor McGregor trilogy

Almost a decade after their last two UFC fights, Nate Diaz is still open to facing Conor McGregor . McGregor and Diaz faced off against each other in 2016 at UFC 196 and UFC 202. With both men having secured one victory each, a rubber match is required to decide the ultimate winner. Nate Diaz has experienced some well-deserved paydays outside the […] The post UFC news: Nate Diaz still open to Conor McGregor trilogy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sep 15 • 9:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple Reportedly Waiting on Samsung for Ultimate Bezel-Free iPhone Display

Apple is waiting on Samsung to perfect a next-generation OLED display technology that wraps almost vertically around a phone and essentially makes the sides themselves part of the screen, claims a Chinese leaker. Xiaomi's 2021 concept phone – bearing a striking resemblance to Samsung's rumored technology According to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, the technology is internally described by Samsung as a "full-surround, full-screen display".

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Oct 7 • 8:20 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Sooo ... About Last Night

Last night (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California for UFC 331. In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja returned from nearly a year on the sidelines to challenge Joshua Van, the man who broke his arm in their controversial UFC 323 bout. In addition to […]

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Sep 20 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Remembering Nic Batum's Portland Chapter of 18-Year Journey

From lanky French rookie to Rip City’s ultimate connective tissue, the versatile wing bids farewell after nearly two decades defined by selfless play and one iconic pass.

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How a controversial camera system is monitoring mental health patients

The Lampard Inquiry started back in September 2024 and I remember going to the first hearing in Chelmsford. Subscribe The bereaved families made placards of their loved ones, they stood outside in silence and then laid flowers to mark the moment. Now, two years on, in a process meant to last another two years, there’s been a development. Last week, we were told the chair, Baroness Lampard, pictured below, could be looking at making interim recommendations. Throughout the process, she has remarked that although this inquiry is looking at almost 2,000 people who were under the care of Essex mental health services from 2000-2023 when they died, the findings could have national implications for other trusts. ‘Records 24 hours a day in patient’s bedroom’ So why has this happened? One system that the inquiry is going to take a closer look at is a controversial monitoring system called Oxevision. It monitors some vital signs of patients remotely by using a camera placed in a room. It’s used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts. But campaigners, particularly the group Stop Oxevision, have asked for this technology to be removed from mental health wards as soon as possible. I spoke to a member, Hat Porter, today and they described to me what they thought this technology did and explained their concerns: “It records 24 hours a day and it’s located in a patient’s bedroom, which is obviously somewhere you’d usually expect to be a private place. “Our concerns are that the use of the technology has been has been kind of implemented as a substitute for proper in-person support, that it’s kind of over relied on and that there’s a lot of misunderstandings and that the presence of a camera, which has often been used without people’s consent, sometimes without even their knowledge, that that has a really big impact on privacy, dignity and human rights.” ‘Not sufficient’ I put it to them that the company behind Oxevision would dispute their claims about consent and in videos I’ve seen online from NHS trusts, they make it clear that the technology is complementary to trained staff and not a replacement. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) [ How the Nottingham inquiry shines a spotlight on other key mental health care failings ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) Victoria Macdonald · Feb 12 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-nottingham-inquiry-what-lessons) A team of lawyers has been working on the inquiry and with bereaved family members who have concerns about this technology. I spoke to solicitor Priya Singh, from Hodge Jones & Allen, who made the point that questions usually asked by nurses would be missing from using devices like this. “It’s not sufficient to say, oh, the patient is moving around. Somebody must go in and say, are you okay? Are you distressed? Do you want help? Is there anything I can do? Share Channel 4 News “How are you spending your time? So I think a lot of our families cannot see the function of it when ultimately the patient should only really be observed when they’ve been prescribed to be observed, they can be observed more, but that more should really be happening face to face.” The Chair will hear evidence over the next two weeks and then a decision made after that, which could have national impact if she does decide this technology should be investigated or even removed. The Department of Health and Social Care said: “The Government is committed to ensuring that lessons are learned from the Lampard Inquiry to improve patient safety. “We are confident that the Inquiry will play an important role in identifying wider learnings for the health system following the tragic events in Essex and will contribute to improvements in patient safety.” We approached LIO Health, which runs Oxevision, for comment. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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Germany vs. Greece preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Germany came painfully close to starting the Jürgen Klopp era with a win in Amsterdam on Thursday night, but ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands after Cody Gakpo scored a ...

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Healthy food is the missing piece in health savings and flexible spending accounts

Fruits and vegetables are the ultimate over-the-counter medicine — good for you, proven to help and something we should make easier for people to afford.

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College coach fired in the middle of a game

It’s not often that you see a team make a coaching change in the middle of a game, but that’s exactly what happened with one college football program. During Saturday’s game against the Oregon State Beavers, Colorado State Rams defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was relieved of his duties and ultimately dismissed from the team in…

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Dan Campbell Sends Blunt Message on Josh Allen

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted that the Buffalo Bills have a strong offensive scheme and a few strong skill players who make the entire thing tough. However, he did not mince words when it comes to what their goal is. They have to start everything by focusing on quarterback Josh Allen. “Ultimately, I […] The post Dan Campbell Sends Blunt Message on Josh Allen appeared first on HEAVY.

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Vanderbilt Health leaders advance a collaborative agenda to engineer the elimination of targeted diseases

Vanderbilt Health leaders are helping advance a national effort to move care upstream: from treating disease after it emerges to preventing, interrupting and ultimately eliminating targeted diseases.

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AI Can Act. Can Your Business Follow Through?

Customer experience is ultimately defined by whether a business can follow through on customer commitments and deliver the promised outcome.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma May Have Personally Responded to Your Customer Support Ticket

New-ish Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has had a busy first six months on the job, including killing the divisive "This is Xbox" marketing campaign, slashing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's subscription price, and unfortunately also overseeing mass layoffs and development studio spin-outs. But as Sharma has gotten settled in her job, she's also been spending time understanding Xbox's products and customers in another way: by fielding customer support tickets.

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In 1924, the Montreal Canadiens left the Stanley Cup on the side of the road

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Welcome to The World's Game: EA Sports FC 27 Early Access Trial with EA Play Available Today

The EA Sports FC 27 10-hour EA Play trial is now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, and XBOX on PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. If they decide to buy, their progress carries over to the full game, so they can pick up the season right where they left off.

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Arsenal could move for Brentford man in January

Arsenal were among the clubs interested in adding Kevin Schade to their squad during the last transfer window, and the Gunners monitored the Brentford attacker for some time. However, they ultimately ...

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Utah approves slew of health AI pilots for drug management, women’s health

The state has expanded its controversial healthcare AI program with three new pilots that could ultimately see the technology provide care plans and medications without human review.

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Can Sean Miller Turn Texas Into an SEC Title Contender?

After suffering a heartbreaking loss to Purdue in the Sweet 16, Sean Miller's challenge at Texas this year will be turning a talented roster into one ready to contend for an SEC championship. The Longhorns' frontcourt size and scoring options give Texas fans reason to be excited. Texas' success will ultimately depend on how these …

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907 Sports: Week 6 kicks off, father & son from Homer go coast-to-coast for ultimate NFL experience

In this edition of 907 Sports, Week 6 of the high school football season has arrived and we check in on a Division II showdown between Lathrop and Chugiak. Plus, Homer’s biggest Buffalo Bills fan gets the ultimate NFL experience.

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Heading to Queen City Mischief & Magic 2026? Here's the ultimate guide

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Penn State's loss to Northwestern is season-altering

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Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere reveals PSG talks

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Marlins Season a Success but Left Much to be Desired

Record-setting home crowds and a historic June surge fueled Miami’s first positive run differential in sixteen years, yet a devastating July collapse ultimately derailed their postseason ambitions.

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Nestlé Loses the Keys to Its Russian Business

The food giant fell after Moscow placed its local operations under temporary external administration, reviving fears that another Western company could ultimately lose control of its Russian assets.

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The ultimate Lane Kiffin what-if: Did he leave Ole Miss just before it reaches the pinnacle he's been chasing?
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New GTA 5 Leak Suggests Rockstar Had Ambitious, City-Sized DLC Plans That Were Ultimately Scrapped

GTA 5 has suffered a new leak that suggests Rockstar Games had ambitious, city-sized DLC plans for the game.

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How Rays have ultimate home-field advantage in MLB playoffs

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📸 Zidane's ultimate XI of France team-mates 🇫🇷

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The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning

The government’s migration policy announcement was long-awaited, but the contents ultimately fell short of expectations.

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Postgame Quotes: “Shows That We Have a Great Squad"

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Xbox Says Its Share of GTA 6 Preorders Matches Its Share of the Console Market, Following PS5 Dominance Claim

Microsoft has stepped in to address a report that claimed GTA 6 preorders are “heavily skewed” toward PlayStation 5 over Xbox Series X and S.

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South Korean official says Trump announcement on Alaska LNG went ‘far beyond what was agreed’

The governor and Republican incumbents in competitive U.S. Senate and House races said they expect South Korea to ultimately invest $54 billion. Some industry observers cast doubt on that prospect.

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Kato Roofing Closes After Nearly 50 Years in Business

Kato Roofing is permanently closing its operations after nearly 50 years in the commercial roofing industry. Majority owner Tori Hagen announced the closure in a statement Tuesday, September 15, saying the company had explored alternatives to remain open but ultimately determined that continuing operations was no longer financially viable. Hagen said disagreements within the

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Review: Lords of the End Times is Total War Warhammer III's most ambitious DLC yet, and it delivers

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8 Players Withdraw from ATP Shanghai

Shanghai, the penultimate Masters 1000 of the year has, in recent years, been one of the most unpredictable. Several withdrawals are already contributing to the narrative of the tournament as it’s set to get underway soon. Which Players Have Withdrawn from Shanghai? Jannik Sinner has once again pushed back his return to the court, withdrawing …

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Pre Order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 launches October 27, and pre-orders are available now for the Standard Edition, Deluxe Collection, Ultimate Collection, and physical retail version. All editions include the Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals, while the Deluxe and Ultimate Collections pile on even more goodies, including popular add-ons, exclusive Character Creator items, and Minecoins. Already own Minecraft digitally on Nintendo Switch™? A limited-time digital upgrade path lets eligible players pre-order the digital Standard Edition for free in most territories, or upgrade to Deluxe or Ultimate at a discount. So sound the trumpets, gather the puppies, blocks, and treats, and get ready for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch™ 2!

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How Washington Funded the Politicization of Science

Over the last half-decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on projects designed to influence academic policies, both in the sciences and other disciplines. The aim was to foster a progressive conception of social justice in these fields. In pursuit of this end, the foundation earmarked nearly a million dollars for a project titled “Creating Inclusive Scientific Societies through Policies and Practices,” over a million for a project on “Faculty Online Learning Communities for Gender Equity,” and over $2 million to foster “racial equity focused departmental change.” Through a public records request, I’ve obtained the proposals and progress reports for dozens of NSF grants designed to promote social justice. Although funding for these grants was eventually halted by the Trump administration, the projects illustrate an important facet of recent higher-education policy. Many of the university policies that promised “social transformation” didn’t arise in a vacuum. They were actively encouraged by outside funders—often by the federal government itself. Subscribe Accreditation—the peer-review process which enables universities to receive federal grants and student loans—has recently become a policy battleground, with accreditors wielding significant power over both universities and academic disciplines. In 2020, when Oregon Health and Science University’s medical school issued an extensive diversity action plan—which promised “consequences” for employees who failed to support “DEI, anti-racism and social justice”—it specifically pointed to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the medical-school accrediting body, to justify the overhaul. The NSF actively promoted DEI-focused accreditation policies. The proposal for a $1.2 million program on promoting “community engagement” in STEM, which I obtained through a records request, notes that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology was exploring changes to its criteria “that would incorporate JEDI [justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion].” The proposal promised to “support broader JEDI efforts in the general criteria for engineering.” Another grant funded a conference designed to “identify and share best practices and strategies to integrate IDEA principles in accreditation criteria”—referring to an acronym that stands for “inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.” Scholarly societies have become another flashpoint in debates over higher education. Critics argue that many of these societies, which have the power to shape entire disciplines, have become increasingly politicized. Again, through its giving, the NSF played a role in promoting this politicization. In one million-dollar grant that received funding in 2024, a group of psychologists proposed a series of social-justice reforms to the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. The proposal, which I obtained via a records request, asserts that “[r]edistributing resources (such as moving different people into leadership roles) is not enough” and that the society’s “governance structures do not yet reflect its stated values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Its solution: review and rework the society’s criteria for leadership development, academic awards, conferences, and publications. Adjusting review criteria informed by “intersectionality” designed to fight “epistemic exclusion” is an easy way to introduce de facto ideological litmus tests into the peer-review process. For many of the grants I obtained, such litmus tests seem to be the point. “Academic departments are racialized social systems that produce and sustain the byproducts of systemic racism,” a proposal for a $2.7 million project funded in 2024 asserts, promising to develop “departmentally-focused change efforts that cultivate values, assumptions, and behaviors that advance racial equity.” The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign’s million-dollar “I-ADVANCE” project, which effectively created a small DEI bureaucracy on campus, promised to Embed 28 ADVANCE faculty fellows in STEM departments” to amplify its equity goals. Another $1.2 million project promised to create “faculty online learning communities,” made up of scientists at universities around the country, that would eventually build department-level diversity action plans. “Ultimately,” the proposal asserts, perhaps more perceptively than its authors realized, “both organizational change and intersectionality frameworks deal with power.” Indeed, such grants confer a great deal of power to administrators and scholar-activists, who can even use the mere availability of funding as a tool to advance their causes. That history is worth remembering amid today’s debate over federal involvement in higher education: Washington has been shaping university priorities for years, including by financing efforts to instill progressive ideas about race, gender, and equity into academic institutions—and many of the policies those grants encouraged remain embedded within universities long after the federal money has stopped flowing. John D. Sailer is the director of higher education policy and a senior fellow at Manhattan Institute. Share

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LIVE! Till vs. Romero Streaming Updates TODAY!

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) standouts Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero will take their talents to the bareknuckle boxing ring later TODAY (Sat., Sept. 26, 2026), headlining BKFC 94 from inside Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, streaming live on DAZN. Neither man is a stranger to the bare knuckle boxing scene, as Romero is fresh off […]

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Nintendo has updated the Super Mario logo, plus new Mario renders

There’s a lot of talk going around about an updated logo for the Super Mario Bros. series. Recently, fans noted the new design on Nintendo’s official website. Ultimately, this doesn’t mean much – it’s still a logo at the end of the day. However, it’s interesting to look at how the design has been modified over the years. Nintendo doesn’t...

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Author Lynn Painter’s “Trust Fall” is the ultimate fall read — Here’s who we’d cast in the movie

The NYC-set novel is out now.

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Aahs! to shutter after Halloween, joining recent Westwood business closures

Aahs! The Ultimate Gift Store will celebrate its last Halloween in Westwood before shuttering Nov. 3. Aahs! – which opened in 1981 on the corner of Kinross Avenue and Westwood Boulevard – sells costumes, props, toys and novelty items.

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Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics

The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. ​This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author ​Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share

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Chivas Let Victory Slip Away in El Clásico de México

Playing with intensity and fighting until the final minute, Chivas looked for the finishing touch but ultimately let the victory slip away, drawing 2-2 in El Clásico de México. With the point earned...

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Sabotaging conservation in the US: this time it’s the next generation of conservation scientists

Let’s be honest. Most of us working in conservation science got into it because we wanted to save something. We envisioned our research ultimately protecting a fragile ecosystem or an endangered sp…

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Xbox denies reports it's acquired exclusive GTA 6 game-streaming rights, deflating hopes of playing it on PC

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The ultimate cozy fall watchlist: 26 TV shows and movies for every autumn mood

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Matthias Jaissle Reveals Why Newcastle Was the Right Choice

Newcastle United has shown early signs of Matthias Jaissle’s preferred style of play during the opening weeks of his tenure, but the head coach believes the team remains several months away from reaching its ultimate footballing identity. In an interview with multiple media members during the international break, including The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Jaissle revealed […]

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Ultimate Men's Clinic Continues Focus on Accessible Men's Health Care in Tulsa

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The Value Of Basic Science Celebrated With The 2026 “Golden Goose” Awards

The 2026 Golden Goose Awards, an honor spotlighting obscure, often trivial sounding basic research that ultimately yields significant social benefits have been announced.

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Enzo Le Fée: Sunderland’s Unbreakable Magician

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King County Council approves new sales tax

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Game 158 Game Day Thread – New York Mets @ Texas Rangers

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SeaSTORE Scientists Measure Trawling's Impact On Irish Sea Carbon Storage

The SeaSTORE project is conducting real-world research cruises in the Irish Sea to measure how seabed trawling disturbs stored carbon and whether that carbon ultimately reaches the atmosphere. Findings will be shared with UK policymakers to inform net zero, biodiversity, and food security decisions.

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Sep 22 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • oceannews.com
Florida State’s NIL Missteps Could Cost Mike Norvell

Florida State is spending millions on its roster, but poor talent evaluation could ultimately cost Mike Norvell his job.

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Sep 19 • 1:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Cardinals Reveal Jeremiyah Love’s Final Status Ahead of Lions Matchup

Week five is on the horizon for the Arizona Cardinals.Arizona’s date with the Detroit Lions is now less than 48 hours away as of the afternoon of Oct. 9.With Friday passing by comes the ultimate injury designations for the Cardinals’ roster heading into Sunday.The player with the most intrigue following their status this week is […] The post Cardinals Reveal Jeremiyah Love’s Final Status Ahead of Lions Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 9 • 8:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Diginex Consolidates Group-Wide Expertise and Launches Sustainability Science & Intelligence Initiative to Accelerate Product Innovation and Drive Measurable Client Outcomes

Group-wide activity integrates advisory, regulatory and methodological expertise across Diginex products and solutionsUnder the leadership of new interim CEO, Archana Kotecha, the intention is to turn insight into practical action and ultimately help clients achieve better, measurable outcomes.Johannes Weber named VP of Sustainability Science and Intelligence LONDON, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) (“Diginex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Sustainabili

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Sep 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Florida RB Jadan Baugh Makes Heisman Trophy Declaration

Dominating the ground with eleven touchdowns, the Gators' breakout star embraces his teammates' challenge to chase college football’s ultimate individual honor while fueling Florida’s unexpected playoff surge.

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Sep 28 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Direction Will Syracuse Running Game Go Now?

In three games, we've seen three different running attacks for the Orange. What is the ultimate game plan here?

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Sep 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump's diesel export dilemma

Soaring fuel costs are increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to curb diesel exports ahead of November's midterm elections. But what may seem like an easy fix could unleash a chain reaction that ultimately leaves American consumers and the global economy worse off.

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Sep 23 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
Jason Statham, The Making of Hollywood's Ultimate Bad Boy

Jason Statham rose from a sportsman and fashion model to become one of Hollywood's biggest action stars. His breakthrough came through Guy Ritchie's films, followed by iconic roles in The Transporter,...

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Sep 21 • 6:28 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Mental and Behavioral Health Profiles – Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Growing up in New York City, Rafael Guzman, LCSW, developed an early appreciation for the resilience people show in the face of adversity. Witnessing the effects of poverty, homelessness, addiction and trauma inspired a career in social work – one he says ultimately chose him. During his 17 years with Memorial Healthcare System, Guzman has […]

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Sep 24 • 7:38 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Jessica Chastain's horror movie 'Other Mommy' is filled with jump scares. But is it actually scary?

Some critics say the film's nonstop attempts to frighten audiences ultimately have the opposite effect.

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Oct 9 • 11:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
3 Keys to the SEC Powerhouse Battle: Alabama vs Georgia

Tuscaloosa braces for a heavyweight collision as Alabama’s relentless pass rush and poised young quarterback face its ultimate litmus test against Georgia’s veteran, championship-caliber roster.

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Oct 9 • 7:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Notre Dame dominated the trenches to take down UNC

The Heels hung around with one of the best teams in the country, but ultimately the Irish came away with the W.

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Oct 3 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Toronto Blue Jays Defeated By Cincinnati Reds in Penultimate Game

After a stirring comeback on Friday night, the Jays just couldn't get it going on Saturday.

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Sep 26 • 6:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Does Igor Show About Brighton's Recruitment?

Why did the big Brazilian ultimately fail at the AMEX?

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Sep 29 • 5:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition Is $11 Off on PS5 if You Use This Trick (Today Only)

Today only, you can save $11 on Grand Theft Auto 6 for PS5, by following a few simple steps.

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Sep 15 • 10:08 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, September 20 vs. Giants

The Dodgers conclude their penultimate home series of the regular season, taking on the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. After dropping four of their first five games to the Giants this season, the Dodgers have beaten their longtime rivals three games in a row through Friday night, all in Los Angeles. […]

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Sep 19 • 8:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New soil test could reveal how soil microbes help feed plants

Scientists have streamlined a method for measuring DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, making it cheaper and easier while preserving its accuracy. The technique could reveal how soil microbes help recycle phosphorus and ultimately support more sustainable fertilizer and nutrient management.

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Sep 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Justin Verlander Reveals Reason Behind Retirement Decision

In case you missed it, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will make the last start of his illustrious career on Saturday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Recently, Verlander explained what went into the retirement decision and why he’s ultimately deciding to hang up the cleats at 43 years old. Saturday starter 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ZZW3f4CHAz — Detroit […] The post Justin Verlander Reveals Reason Behind Retirement Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 23 • 10:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com