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Local officials dig into new Trump claims about California voters
Election officials from across California questioned the accuracy of the federal government's methodology for finding noncitizen voters after the Trump administration threatened them with criminal charges last week.
Who Will the Detroit Tigers Right Fielder Be in 2027?
With Riley Greene and Max Clark in place, two-thirds of the Motown outfield is already set for 2027; however, who will the Detroit Tigers' right fielder be next season? The team has a few internal options to cover the position, and a few intriguing free agents are available on the open market. Detroit Tigers Right …
Antidepressants don't fix a chemical imbalance, so what do they do?
Antidepressants do more than alter serotonin. Scientists are exploring how these drugs change emotional processing, brain plasticity, and recovery.
Angels Have A Leadership Void To Go With Talent Gaps
The Los Angeles Angels looked lost last year when it comes to effective leadership, and that needs to change.
iOS 27.2 just upgraded Apple Photos in two ways, here’s what’s new
Apple Photos got a lot of new features in iOS 27 last month, but this week’s release of iOS 27.2 brings even more improvements.
RenaissanceRe swings to $162M loss
Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. posted a third-quarter net loss of $162 million, down from a profit of $907.7 million in the same period last year, primarily due to increases in market…
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Seeking Trade from Team
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The season is in full swing as we're now an eighth of the way through the regular season. Teams are getting a really good look at their rosters and how they match up with the rest of the league. …
What to Expect From Penn State Post-Bye Week
Penn State has clearly not had the season many expected up to this point. At 3-4 overall and 0-4 against the Big Ten, the Nittany Lions look to start clean after their bye week. Purdue, also 3-4 overall, will head to Happy Valley this week to meet a fresh Penn State squad. The Boilermakers are …
Hidden doom of doomscrolling includes potentially lasting mental health effects
Doomscrolling can leave you feeling anxious, mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, angry and hopeless, experts say.
Koinonia Establishing Manufacturing Operations in Drew
Koinonia, a startup plastics manufacturer, is establishing manufacturing operations in Drew. The project represents a corporate investment of $7.7 million and w
Touchscreen MacBook Pro's New Hinge Linked to iPhone Duo 2
Apple's upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro will feature hinge improvements related to changes planned for future iPhone Duo models, according to a last-minute claim ahead of its expected announcement later today. In a new Weibo post, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said that one of the new MacBook Pro's key upgrades is its hinge design. The improved design is apparently related to plans for the second- and third-generation iPhone Duo.
Smaller EV batteries, longer range? Scientists may have found a way
Scientists have developed a new technology that could make electric vehicle batteries smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting, potentially allowing cars to travel farther on a single charge. By borrowing precision manufacturing techniques from computer chip production, they found a way to prevent damaging lithium buildup that has held back next-generation batteries.
Hochul gets boost over Blakeman in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Hochul gets boost in new Siena poll
The governor's lead over GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has grown from last month.
Roma’s medical staff urge Dybala to slow down recovery
Roma were ready to welcome Paulo Dybala back last night. The Argentine originally sat out the match against Real Madrid due to a muscle strain, which then worsened after about 72 hours: a minor tear t...
'We'll be out of business': Jensen Huang bet his last dollars on a chip he never held in his hands
The chip was the RIVA 128 and Huang made the decision when Nvidia had "about six months of cash left.”
The World Series lives another day, plus an NFL firesale
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Shoutout to the Cod Army. Inside: 🤫 Tampa survives 💸 Indy’s open for biz 😳 An unbelievable upset I need to begin this morning with a mea culpa to the Rays. After Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning last night, which put Milwaukee three outs away from a World Series title, I started writing this section as if the Brewers would win. And, to be clear, that was for good reason. Entering the...
6 Central Florida restaurants, 1 food truck shut down after health inspections last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down seven Central Florida dining venues during the week from Oct. 18-24 after conducting health inspections.
Health inspections shut down a dozen more Central Florida eateries
Last week, 12 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
What is the Cook Political Report, and why is Washington so obsessed with it?
Inside D.C.’s last bastion of bipartisan consensus.
Australia must ‘re-win the argument for democratic politics’ in wake of Haines incident, Alastair Campbell says
Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politics
Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season
When fans around the NHL think of the New Jersey Devils’ leading goal scorers, their mind likely goes immediately to Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, or even Jesper Bratt. Most people won’t immediately think of Arseni Gritsyuk, a second-year NHLer who made the move from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League last season, yet there he is. […] The post Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Nick Shirley criticizes California for political climate
(The Center Square) – Independent journalist Nick Shirley blasted California for its political climate and lack of fiscal accountability during an address Tuesday night near the University of Mississi...
Medicaid work requirements, mental health access in last Lahn-Sand debate
In their last face-to-face debate, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand clashed over mental health access and upcoming Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.
3 players Bears must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline
The Chicago Bears believe they are a team that has a chance to make a deep run in the postseason and earn a spot in the Super Bowl. They have certainly flashed their big-play ability in each of the last two seasons with Caleb Williams at quarterback, and they appear to have the offensive tools they need with receivers Rome Odunze, Luther Burden and […] The post 3 players Bears must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
In last debate, governor candidates talk 'culture wars,' mental health
In their final debate, Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand discussed mental health access and their approach to “culture war” issues.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: 9 Must-Adds For Week 8
Here are nine must-adds from the fantasy football waiver wire for Week 8.
Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell
T The Detroit Lions did what they had to do Sunday afternoon against their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers, at Ford Field, defeating them 20-17 thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Jake Bates. There was also a moment during the contest that could have ultimately cost the Lions the game, as Jahmyr […] The post Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell appeared first on HEAVY.
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle
The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles will have some decisions to make leading up to the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Over the years, Poles has had a very aggressive approach to building the Bears’ roster. He has cooled off a bit over the last year, but Chicago is not far away from […] The post Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Stan Wawrinka’s Remarkable Career Comes to an End
When the chair umpire called game, set and match to signal the end of day one at this year’s ATP 500 event in Basel, it also signaled the end of the career of one of the truly iconic tennis players of all time, as Stan Wawrinka had played his final career point. A three-time Major …
The Wake Forest Refocus
Wake Forest is done resting for the season, and it is time to refocus. After a bye week, the Demon Deacons are 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference with five games left in the season. They are home Saturday against the Virginia Cavaliers, who come into Winston-Salem 4-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play. …
Motorola Signature 27 and Razr Flex show up at a European retailer with prices
The Razr Flex has a very odd description, and a rather unrealistic price. Motorola showed off the Signature 27 at Qualcomm's Snapdragon event last month,...
The Brewers' World Series run a hit for tourism, business
Experts say the impact's immediate and long-lasting.
Christina Applegate Vows to Be an MS 'Warrior' in Health Update
The 54-year-old actress revealed she was misdiagnosed with the disease last week.
Discord Messages in Discoverable Servers Will Soon Be Searchable on Google
Over the last decade, Discord has become the de facto community space for gaming, and there are a lot of huge servers out there that you can find by scrolling through its public servers page. But starting on November 16, some messages in these huge servers will be viewable from Google.
Jennifer Lawrence confirms she got a boob job, hopes to be a ‘sexy mom’
Jennifer Lawrence confirmed that she underwent breast augmentation surgery after revealing her hope to get the cosmetic procedure last year.
Charles schools looks at including a data science program for CTE
There were about 32% of high school graduates who completed Career and Technical Education programs during the 2024-2025 school year, and 34.5% completed the program last school year.
‘One-Trick Pony’: Former Steelers Coach Calls Out DK Metcalf
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf have not developed consistent chemistry over the last two years. That was […]
Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?
CHICAGO — The next Chicago mayoral election will be held Feb. 23, 2027. Fourteen candidates filed on the last day for 2027 hopefuls to turn in their nominating petitions, as
Week 8 fantasy defense rankings: Top DST streamers, starts
The Denver Broncos will look to follow last week's blueprint to stop the Kansas City Chiefs offense. They're this week's No. 2-ranked DST unit.
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterm elections
With midterm elections days away, the Federal Reserve faces a high bar for an October rate hike despite hotter-than-expected September CPI data.
Boeing honored for commitment to Arizona education, workforce development
The Boeing Company’s efforts to strengthen Arizona’s talent pipeline and prepare students for careers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing earned the company statewide recognition last week from Education Forward Arizona. Boeing received the organization’s North Star Award at its annual “An InspirED Evening” celebration Oct. 21 at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn. The award […]
Tom Jones reschedules concerts due to 'bad case of the flu'
Tom Jones postponed his L.A. and San Diego concerts last minute after 'unexpectedly' catching the flu. The shows have been rescheduled to November.
Hartford Q3 profit rises 23% while core earnings decline
The Hartford on Monday reported third-quarter net income available to common stockholders of $1.32 billion, up 23% from the same period last year, as results included a $497 million pretax gain from…
Twelve South launches new Airfly View dongle with built-in screen
Last month, Twelve South introduced the wildly popular AirFly Drive, its first wireless CarPlay adapter (which is now back in...
Trump returning to TX for high-stakes push to keep the state in Republican hands
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
Week 8 fantasy quarterback rankings: Top QB streamers, starts
A stellar finish in 2025 made the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence one of last year's breakout fantasy stars. Could he make a similar push this season?
Even a well-leased West Loop office tower isn’t safe from foreclosure
The owners of the 31-story building at 540 W. Madison St. are facing a $310 million foreclosure lawsuit after failing to pay off its mortgage when it matured last month.
Samsung confirms One UI 9 update is coming to these Galaxy phones and tablets
And it's the last major Android update for Galaxy S23
Sarah J. Maas books in order: How to read ‘ACOTAR,’ ‘Throne of Glass,’ and ‘Crescent City’
At long last, the latest ‘Court of Thorns and Roses’ book has arrived, which means now is the perfect time to jump into the world of Sarah J. Maas. Unsure of where to start? Check out EW’s guide to every Maas book released thus far.
DFB sports tribunal announces suspension for Mahmutovic
The German Football Association (DFB) sports tribunal has imposed a one-match league ban on Ena Mahmutovic. The goalkeeper was sent off last Friday during the game at RB Leipzig after committing a fo...
Could Trump be the Republican president to lose Texas?
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
How Democrats Might – or Might Not
Last week, we offered a seat-by-seat guide to how the Democrats could take over the Senate. Now, here’s an overview of how the party could build a majority in the House. Currently, if the chamber’s vacancies were to be filled in line with their prior partisan representation, the GOP would hold a
Editorial: How to lower costs in higher education
The soaring cost of higher education has been a problem for decades. Congressional Republicans have shown how to fix it. Last year, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful
Dr. Iacoboni: Return of the Purpose Hypothesis
Purpose was once considered fundamental to understanding nature. But for the last few centuries, scientists committed to a Darwinian view have ignored it.
LSU Answers Questions After A Convincing Auburn Win
In today’s world of unprecedented parity and unpredictable results, no team can take wins for granted. Consequently, the LSU Tigers had points to prove on their way to the Plains to face Auburn, regardless of most Vegas books favoring LSU by 6.5 points. But a dominant 38-17 road win on Saturday helped LSU answer lingering …
Tom Skerritt: An appreciation from our arts critic
Though many knew Skerritt, who died last week, through his roles in big Hollywood movies, his long career was filled with a rich mixture of little gems that stuck with
Moira Macdonald pays tribute to Tom Skerritt
Though many knew Skerritt, who died last week, through his roles in big Hollywood movies, his long career was filled with a rich mixture of little gems that stuck with our arts writer.
High school science teacher partners with WSU Tri-Cities researchers to explore bioplastics
A high school science teacher and WSU Tri-Cities alumna spent the summer working with university researchers to explore how agricultural waste can be turned into bioplastics, gaining hands-on experience to bring back to her classroom.
New IU medical campus enters final stretch of construction
Four years after breaking ground, the $4.74 billion Indiana University Health Medical Center campus in downtown Indianapolis has entered its last stages of construction. Portions of the hospital building are nearing completion, with some floors starting to be stocked with furniture and equipment.
Boston College Men’s Basketball Roster Countdown: #13 Aly Tounkara
Name: Aly Tounkara Position: Forward/Center Number: 13 Height/Weight: 7’0” 232 lbs Hometown: Conakry, Guinea Last Season: Tounkara played last season at Arkansas State, where he started 21 games and led the team in blocks. His contributions on the defensive end, alongside his 8.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, contributed to a 20-12 season for […]
'DWTS' Horror Movie Week songs: What each couple will dance to
Dancing with the Stars returns this week, and things are going to get spooky. It's Horror Movie Night, meaning all 10 remaining couples will be doing dances inspired by the scariest monsters and ghouls from movie history. There will also be a double elimination this week as no one went home after Dedication Night. All the votes and scores from last week's episode will carry over, so things will get intense.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gets its last major update, adding New Game+ and other new features
Nightmare difficulty and new easter eggs have been added to the game…
How Serious Is Jannik Sinner’s Knee Injury?
Jannik Sinner has not played a competitive tennis match since winning Wimbledon in July, and there is now a very real possibility that his recovery could prove more complicated than initially anticipated. The Italian announced earlier this month that he would miss the remainder of the 2026 season because of persistent inflammation in his right …
Ravens’ Jesse Minter Pressed Over Contradicting Lamar Jackson Injury Updates
It has been a while since the last time Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson saw action on the field. He has already missed three games, with Baltimore losing two of those, including Sunday’s 35-13 defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals at home. On Monday, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter was asked to clarify […] The post Ravens’ Jesse Minter Pressed Over Contradicting Lamar Jackson Injury Updates appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Medical debt hit 1 in 4 Americans and 1 in 5 Ohioans last year, even the insured, study shows
Medical debt hit 1 in 4 Americans and 1 in 5 Ohioans last year, a new study shows, including those who have health insurance.
Lions’ Rival Could Face Punishment From NFL After Officiating Comments
The Detroit Lions did what they had to do against the divisional rival Green Bay Packers, defeating them by a 24-21 final score thanks to a last-second field goal from placekicker Jake Bates, sending the sold out crowd of Detroit fans at Ford Field into a frenzy.With the victory, the Lions improved their record to […] The post Lions’ Rival Could Face Punishment From NFL After Officiating Comments appeared first on HEAVY.
How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections
When President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks.
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Dallas' Colossal raises $200 million to genetically engineer military dogs
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Santa Rosa massage business in “sticky” situation as planning commission denies certification over illicit advertising
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Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 73 new measles cases last week
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Punahou Alumni Healthcare Spotlight Connects Students with Industry Professionals
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Natalie Portman says being sexualized as a child star forced her to become a 'good girl' as protection
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Brazilian election sends US progressives into online fever as key irregularity stokes result uncertainty
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New IU medical campus enters final stretch of construction
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Secretary Kennedy Brings ‘Take Back Your Health Tour’ to Texas and Florida to Advance Prevention and Improve Patient Care
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Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 19-23
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Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
jump.global on Layoffs & the 'Business of Your First and Last Name'
jump.global's CEO on layoffs and the "business of your first and last name."
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
Weaner Pig Breakeven at $18.31, Down $2.09 From Last Week
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NASA's Swift Observatory Ends Its Science Mission
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D. C. Circuit Review: Reviewed – Some unfinished business
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Tulane political science professors discuss Iran war, international policy
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Federal Water Tap, October 26, 2026: EPA Science Advisers Weigh In on Drinking Water Regulatory Process
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