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American Conference Still Undecided On Eliminating Conference Championship Game
The American Conference and its stakeholders met on Tuesday to determine whether to eliminate its conference title game. A final decision could come soon.
Hidden 'sheets' of gravity can tear and reconnect like the sun's magnetic field does, fresh look at Einstein's equations suggests
A fresh look at Einstein's equations suggests that gravity can sometimes snap and reconnect, similar to magnetic field lines on the sun. The findings hint at a new way that gravity and matter can trade energy.
Penn State provides a new update on the health of Lions legend and radio broadcaster Jack Ham
Penn State put a new update out about Jack ham's medical condition after he was hospitalized in Seattle back on Saturday.
Decades in the making, MCAM enters initial human testing
After several years of development, a promising drug designed to prevent relapse to opioid use and opioid overdose is taking a critical step by entering human testing. In October, scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center launched the first-in-human clinical trial of methocinnamox, or MCAM, a novel long-acting opioid receptor […]
Ballad Health installing metal detectors at hospital entrances to increase safety
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After seeing an increase in threats towards staff and visitors bringing weapons into facilities, Ballad Health will be installing metal detectors at hospital entr…
Health warning issued as temperatures to plummet
The UK Health Security Agency say there is a yellow alert for the North West and West Midlands.
Meta delays new business terms amid backlash from news publishers
Meta has postponed the rollout of new business account terms following widespread opposition from media companies and open-web advocates concerned the changes would allow the company to scrape online content without compensation.
Man with ‘demon face syndrome’ sees cat’s eyes in human faces
And sometimes, human features on his cat's face.
Stomper helps the First Alert Weather team with science experiments
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent has the details.
Stomper helps the First Alert Weather team with science experiments
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent has the details.
Stomper helps the First Alert Weather team with science experiments
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent has the details.
Meta's AI agent Muse lands on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS
Users can now interact with Meta’s AI assistant through voice calls, text messages, or dictation on their Apple Watch.
Why Your Cat Is More Like a Human Baby Than You Realize, According to Science
A study of 300 cat owners identified four feline personality types, including one that resembles the shyness seen in human infants.
Lawmakers aim to turn social media settlement funds into mental health support for Michigan youth
With Michigan set to receive a sizable amount as part of a settlement agreement between 50 states and territories and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, two state lawmakers are looking to use those funds to bolster Michigan’s youth mental health efforts.
Lawmakers aim to turn social media settlement funds into mental health support for Michigan youth
With Michigan set to receive a sizable amount as part of a settlement agreement between 50 states and territories and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, two state lawmakers are looking to use those funds to bolster Michigan’s youth mental health efforts.
Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2 is better than expected, but it needs some more optimization
Metaphor: ReFantazio delivers as solid experience with caveats on Switch 2. Our comparison covering Metaphor on Switch 2 vs PS5, PS4, Steam Deck, and more.
First Look: The Voisin Aerosport, Albishorn's Retro-Futuristic Take on the Dress Watch
Expanding beyond tool watches, Albishorn introduces a 1930s-inspired chronometer influenced by Gabriel Voisin, the Voisin Aerosport.
Scientists Found the Secret to Happiness—And You May Already Know What It Is
The answer isn’t money, status, or luxury. It’s something you probably already have—and overlook.
My smartphone wrecked my wrist. Here’s how
Interactions with technology such as phones and laptops are altering our bodies and sometimes causing pain. Experts suggest tips to ease any tech-related discomfort.
Cubs Castoff Joins AL Contender After 1-Game Stint
The Chicago Cubs received an update on a hometown southpaw who recently made his big-league debut.
Bandai Namco closes Reflector Entertainment, expects to post €21m loss in Q3 as a result
Unknown 9 developer was acquired by Bandai Namco in 2020
Bandai Namco closes Reflector Entertainment, expects to post €21m loss in Q3 as a result
Unknown 9 developer was acquired by Bandai Namco in 2020
Ecologies of Collaboration: Art–Science Methodologies in the Arctic
Transdisciplinary collaboration evolves through shared learning, practical strategies, and effective tools.
Why evaluating ROI from AI isn’t always straightforward
Complicated metrics and a growing number of AI pilots can make return on investment difficult to calculate.
Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state’s voter roll changes
In a Senate race that is still too close to call, Mississippi state election officials are facing intense scrutiny over their methods for maintaining voter rolls after thousands of voters cast provisional ballots because they were not included in precinct poll books or did not have appropriate photo identification.
Making metal–organic frameworks easier to shape for electronic devices
In 1974, the University of Melbourne's chemistry professor Richard Robson had the idea of replacing the wooden balls and metal rods used in structural models with molecules and chemical bonds. He began ...
These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk
Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?
Keensight Capital hires former Meta data science executive as head of AI
Eduardo Ariño de la Rubia brings more than 25 years of experience in artificial intelligence, automation and data science.
Adjusting your Whig?
I’m guessing that my regular readers (Hi, Jeff!) are expecting my first postelection column to be a combination of gloating, smirking and general smugness. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed all those emotions since last Tuesday, with the utter national repudiation of the MAGA nonsense. Heck, Texas is blue — something I did not expect […]
Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Reds’ Elly De La Cruz
The Los Angeles Dodgers should pursue Elly De La Cruz with a package that gives the Cincinnati Reds help on two timelines. Emmet Sheehan, Mike Sirota and Emil Morales would combine immediate starting pitching with two substantial position-player prospects. The case begins with what Cincinnati would receive. Trading De La Cruz for distant upside […] The post Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Reds’ Elly De La Cruz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ quizzes Dartmouth College students on political bias
‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ visits Dartmouth College to interview students about their political views, campus culture, faculty political bias, and Democratic socialism on Jesse Watters Primetime.
Dodgers Claim Promising Infielder Off Waivers from Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed infielder Christian Cairo off waivers from the New York Mets, the team announced on Monday. Los Angeles had three open roster spots available prior to Cairo's arrival, so no corresponding move has to be made. He was signed by New York and then designated for assignment last week. Trick …
Late night eating and sleep habits damage gut health, increase metabolic disease risk
A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health, and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face risk of inflammation and related health problems.
Iran war helps fuel global drop in fossil fuel emissions
In the run-up to the COP31 U.N. climate change conference, scientists have revealed that global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to drop by 0.4% this year, driven by growth in installed wind and solar power capacity, as well as oil price hikes caused by the Iran conflict. But climate goals are still unlikely to be met.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker reacts to getting booed off field: ‘It is what it is’
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker reacted to being booed after missing back-to-back crucial field goal attempts: ‘I’m booing myself sometimes.’
Investigators recover voice recorder from jet crash in Florida that killed 9
Investigators said they have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a business jet that plummeted from the sky.
The Mets’ Potential Plans for Returning Journeyman Pitcher
The New York Mets have officially brought back 36-year-old journeyman pitcher Robert Stock on a one-year Major League contract. Stock signed with the Mets during the 2025 offseason on a minor league contract and missed a good amount of time this past season due to surgery that was needed to address his arterial thoracic outlet …
Comets may have destroyed life's ingredients instead of delivering them to Earth
A century-old theory about the origins of life on Earth may be wrong. New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that comets traveled too fast and struck at unfavorable angles for the fragile molecules needed for life to survive, making successful delivery extraordinarily unlikely. Surprisingly, Mars may have had a better chance of receiving these cosmic ingredients, although even there the odds were slim. The findings point toward asteroids or chemical processes on Earth as more plausible sources of life's building blocks.
Palmetto Sports Shorts: Dabo discusses 2020 ACC Title game vs. Notre Dame
Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney discusses Clemson’s 2020 ACC Championship win over Notre Dame, which marked his sixth-consecutive conference title with the Tigers, on Clemson All-Access.
Mike McCarthy Reveals Key to Getting DK Metcalf More Involved
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy opened up on how the Steelers can get DK Metcalf more involved […]
GTA VI Game Data Suggests PSSR Update With 120 Hz Support and PS5 Pro "High CPU Frequency Mode"
With the GTA VI launch around the corner, more and more information has begun to surface about the upcoming game. The latest news comes from GTAForums user Tex2, who analyzed the GTA VI PS5 metadata, who claims that GTA VI will launch alongside a newer version of PSSR. The biggest takeaways from...
Palmetto Sports Daily: CFP will expand to 24 teams
PSD discuss CFP expansion to 24 teams in 2027, Gamecocks climbs AP poll after Texas A&M win, Clemson’s straight six-win season plus Panthers lose thriller to Denver at home.
West Virginia to receive $202 million in second-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding
That's a $2.6 million increase from the first year of funding.
Meta's Muse AI Agent Comes to Apple Watch
Meta today updated the Muse app for iOS to add Apple Watch support, which means Muse users can access the proactive AI agent from the watch. The app adds the Muse character to the watch with an option to text it, dictate text to it, or call it. There's also a Muse complication for quick access. Muse is Meta's personal AI agent that can complete tasks for users. It is available as a standalone app and is also built into Instagram, Facebook, and other Meta apps.
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) posts Q3 2026 sales in line with estimates but full-year sales guidance misses expectations
Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 2026, with revenue up 48.6% year on year to $890.4 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $885 million was less impressive, coming in 7.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.14 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses
Since the protesters’ intentions became public knowledge, the outpouring of support from not only the Jewish community but beyond was overwhelming.
The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public
(CNN) — It’s been five years since Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of 007 in “No Time to Die,” which ended with a closing credit promise that “James Bond will return.” And while corporate machinations have slowed the character’s reappearance, the battle to play cinema’s most famous secret agent is playing out more publicly than usual.In recent weeks, there have been numerous leaks to the press about the slew of big-name actors said to be auditioning for Bond in what will be the 26th film in the franchise, stoking debates among fans.Last month, it was reported that “final screen tests” were being held, with “One Night Only” heartthrob Callum Turner, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor of “Challengers” said to be among those who made the cut. Then two surprise names entered the mix over the weekend, with Deadline and Variety reporting “Primetime” star Robert Pattinson and “X-Men” actor Nicholas Hoult had also undergone screen tests for the role. (Pattinson’s casting would be particularly remarkable given he’s also currently leading another major franchise as Batman, while Hoult is appearing as Lex Luther in the new “Superman” movies.)Other wild cards, per Variety? Pop singer Harry Styles or “The White Lotus” star Theo James. At 32, Styles would be the youngest choice, while 41-year-old James is the oldest.Representatives for the actors and Amazon MGM Studios, didn’t respond to requests for comment. None of the actors have revealed what the audition process has involved, although O’Connor told the BBC that being considered was an “incredibly bizarre pinch-me moment.”A ‘methodical’ huntProducer Amy Pascal, who steered “Spider-Man” to several reboots over her career, has said fans can expect a decision by the end of the year. “We are being really, really methodical,” she told Deadline this summer. “Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is a stirring and exciting and different.”There is immense pressure to get the decision right. For one, the Bond franchise is big business, with Craig’s “No Time to Die” earning more than $900 million. (In 2022, Amazon paid $8.5 billion to acquire Bond’s parent company, MGM.) But the role also occupies huge cultural real estate as one of the most identifiably “British” characters in film.Just six actors have portrayed Bond. Sean Connery first appeared as the suave, shaken-not-stirred secret agent in 1962’s “Dr. No.” Tradition has it that the role should be played a Brit, although George Lazenby, an Australian, played Bond in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”Pierce Brosnan, who played 007 in four movies, appeared to back Turner in an interview with Vanity Fair last week, saying the husband of Dua Lipa was a strong actor. “They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film,” Brosnan said of the final candidates. “They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men.”“Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage,” he said.The next Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who knows a thing or two about working in a franchise, given he has overseen the “Dune” trilogy. At a Los Angeles gala on Saturday, Villeneuve appeared to be reveling in the media’s focus on the battle for Bond.“I should not comment right now because every word I’m going to say is going to be scrutinized,” Villeneuve told Variety. “I would just say that I’m having a great time.”The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
"Something's really possible" - Mass Effect cast rally around efforts to save the franchise on the first N7 Day after BioWare's closure
For the first N7 Day after BioWare's shutdown, almost the entire Mass Effect cast have lended their voices to the growing SaveMassEffect movement.
Rhule rundown: Staff/player updates, scouting Rutgers
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with the media on Monday
Metro Diner serves up breakfast at new Greenville location
Metro Diner is serving up classic breakfast favorites at its new Greenville location.
Supreme Court considers whether to bar victims from suing federal agents
The issue has taken on new significance because of the aggressive and sometimes violent actions of federal immigration agents.
Lawmakers aim to turn social media settlement funds into mental health support for Michigan youth
With Michigan set to receive a sizable amount as part of a settlement agreement between 50 states and territories and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, two state lawmakers are looking to use those funds to bolster Michigan’s youth mental health efforts.
Hoda Kotb gives update on the handsome mystery man she met on an airplane
Hoda Kotb is giving an update on the status of her love life after connecting with a handsome mystery man on a flight back in August.
Rochester Hills consultant files for bankruptcy
A Rochester Hills consulting firm filed for bankruptcy last month, listing OneStream and metro Detroit auto suppliers among its creditors and counterparties.
New 'Ocarina of Time' is setting all-time Metacritic records
People really like this game, it turns out.
Gas On the Chinese Space Station Has Been Cooled To Ten Trillionths Of A Degree Above Absolute Zero
In space, no one can hear your teeth chatter.
GTA6 Ramping Up To Be The Biggest Release In Entertainment History
Once nearly every decade, an entertainment release transcends commercial metrics to become a complete cultural phenomenon. In movies we’ve seen Marvel do this
Fans Have a Demand for Kelly Clarkson After Seeing Her Latest Instagram Post
Does she have something up her sleeve?
Wow, Trump Actually Comes Within Shouting Distance of Empathy During His 60 Minutes Interview
Then, of course, the president does something to remind us who he really is.
NASA Is Recruiting Astronauts Who May Live And Work On A Moon Base. You May Even Qualify This Time, Following New Changes To Recruitment
If you're an osteopath or nurse who dreams of going to space, we have some good news for you.
📈 Y! Sports Biz: The rise of the alternate jersey
Unveiling the "Hometown Remix" edition of Sports Biz! Or is it the "City Connect"?
Ancient Peruvian Valley Was Mostly Peaceful – Except In El Niño Years When Sacrifices Occurred
Our modern responses to climate cycles are less direct, but let’s not pretend there aren’t still victims.
Scientists Spot Previously Missed Baby Of One Of The World's Most Endangered Animals
The baby whale provides a little glimmer of hope for the animals.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: New weightloss drug could reduce knee pain in overweight patients
An experimental weight loss drug may help reduce knee pain for overweight patients.
Jessie Bates Jaguars trade comes with potentially rarely-seen twist
The Jessie Bates trade to the Jaguars might mean something very rare for the star safety.
Mets Morning News: Award Week
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
The career of your average MLB reliever
Sometimes I like to look at a player’s journey and their unlikely road to getting to the present day. And while every player has a tough journey to the big leagues, sometimes that journey involves getting drafted in the high rounds, going through the system methodically, and then making your MLB debut with the team […]
Estée Lauder unveils ‘breakthrough’ platform to accelerate skin science and longevity innovations
Estée Lauder Companies’ new Mastering Skin Longevity platform claims to look beyond the study of individual hallmarks of ageing by placing the focus on the ‘master regulators of skin longevity’, helping to advance skin science for brands The Ordinary, Clinique, La Mer and Dr.Jart+
Trying to lose weight? This smart scale tracks 50+ body metrics
The Renpho MorphoScan Nova tracks more than 50 body metrics, including body fat and muscle mass. Here's what the $199.99 smart scale offers.
Billionaires Tried to Buy Texas This Election. Can Dems Now Do Something About It?
Elon Musk sunk millions into keeping Texas red this cycle, but the state has a long history of money influencing politics on the right and left.
Smiling Isn’t Always Good for You, Scientists Discover
A new study reveals that smiling can sometimes backfire, challenging long-held assumptions about facial expressions and happiness. Smiling might make you feel happier, but doing it repeatedly under pressure can have the opposite effect. New psychological research suggests that the emotional benefits of smiling depend on how often people do it, whether they feel compelled
Community-Based Mental Health Care Offers Promising Alternative to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Adolescents
Intensive community care services (ICCS) provide home and community care for people suffering from psychological distress. These services offer an A new meta-analysis finds that intensive community care can reduce hospital admission days and improve psychosocial functioning and behavioral outcomes in adolescents with severe mental health difficulties.
The cities using AI the most aren’t the ones building it
New Census data shows business AI adoption climbing fast and nearly everywhere — but the metros leading it fall outside the traditional technology hub map.
Robert Pattinson rumors heat up as new 007 director says he "can't stop thinking" about Primetime
Is Robert Pattinson the new favorite to play Bond?
The Real Story of the Polar Bear in a UVM Science Hall Starts With Two Montpelier Agents Undercover in the Arctic
A polar bear has been hanging out in a UVM science hall for decades. Subscribe He’s a full-grown male, standing behind glass on an artificial iceberg in the lobby of the University of Vermont’s Marsh Life Science Building in Burlington. Most Vermonters have no idea he’s there. Students who asked about him heard he came from Canada. A poacher killed him, the story went, federal officers seized the hide at the Vermont border, and the government gave him to UVM on “indefinite loan.” A UVM biology professor told it that way in 2012. The university’s own news office repeated it in 2021. That story was wrong. The bear was evidence. In 1972, two federal wildlife officers from Montpelier posed as trophy hunters, bought their way into an illegal hunt run by a poaching ring, and followed it all the way to the frozen Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. One of them shot this bear. Sonia DeYoung, who works with UVM’s natural history collections, pieced the real story together from a half-remembered campus rumor, a case file buried in Anchorage and one stripped claw. She told it Nov. 6 in UVM Magazine. The Undercover Buy Early in 1972, Paul Bagalio and Bruce Parker walked into a Seattle taxidermy shop. Both lived in Montpelier. The case file lists Parker as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent and Bagalio as a deputy game warden for the service. On paper, Bagalio was an unlikely undercover man. Born in Northfield and raised in Montpelier, he served in the Marines after high school, graduated from Norwich University in 1957, taught at Vermont Technical College and worked as an engineer at Rock of Ages, according to his obituary in the Times Argus. He founded Ramchem, a company that made epoxies for the Barre granite industry. He was also a hunter. His obituary passes along his advice: “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to hunt.” And it says he worked undercover for the U.S. Department of the Interior, helping expose what his family calls one of the largest poaching rings in U.S. history. In the Seattle shop, Bagalio and Parker posed as unscrupulous trophy hunters who wanted a polar bear and didn’t care how they got one. They came away with a scribbled note: a phone number and a hefty price. The Seattle Times later reported the number. In a May 1972 story, later reprinted in the Congressional Record, the paper said the two-man hunt cost $6,500, more than $50,000 in today’s money. The Times cited a federal search-warrant affidavit alleging that the ring paid two men who held valid Alaska permits so the hides and skulls could be shipped and processed under their names. Bagalio and Parker traveled to Barrow, on Alaska’s Arctic coast, with guides working with the taxidermist. These were not men to cross. The case file describes a man taking a 12-gauge automatic shotgun from his plane and telling Parker it was “the persuader.” One photo in the file shows a mustached accomplice peering out from beneath a heavy fur hood. On March 8, 1972, on the pack ice about 100 miles north of Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States, Bagalio shot a male polar bear. Parker shot a second. Bagalio had no legal permit to kill it, and that was the point. The bears were hard evidence of what the ring was selling. Back in Fairbanks, a Fish and Wildlife agent marked Bagalio’s bear so it could be identified later. He smeared fluorescent dye around its nose and ripped the dark outer sheath off one of its front claws. Bagalio and Parker went on to run several more undercover hunts against poachers in the West. The danger was real. Bagalio later told the Bennington Banner, according to DeYoung’s account, “My guide made it perfectly clear that he would leave me dead in the mountains if he thought I was an investigator.” Subscribe The Faded Rumor The bear came to UVM in 1975. How the government handed him over is still unknown. A rumor came with him. A student named in the UVM Magazine article simply as Carol helped catalog the university’s specimens in those years, and she heard it: an undercover federal agent had killed the bear in Alaska because he feared his cover would be blown and his life was in danger. Over the years the rumor faded. In the 1980s, the bear was put away in storage long enough for mice to chew the fur off his ankles, and several of his front claws went missing. He was later brought back out and set up on his iceberg in the Marsh Life Science lobby, where he has stood for decades since. Somewhere along the way, the Canada story took over. The Case File Decades later, DeYoung met Carol at an open house for UVM’s zoological collections. Carol told DeYoung’s research partner, Dave Moroney, what she remembered. They were delighted, and skeptical. At DeYoung’s request, David Rippeto, a UVM graduate who is now a Fish and Wildlife special agent in Anchorage, went through a mountain of old case files stashed in cardboard boxes and found the right one. It ran more than 80 pages: photographs, letters, permit records and a typewritten account of the case. Carol’s rumor had the core of it right. A federal officer had shot the bear in Alaska while undercover. But the file showed it wasn’t a desperate move to save his own skin. The shooting was part of the plan. The Stripped Claw One question remained. Was the bear in Burlington really Bagalio’s? DeYoung and Moroney shone a black light on the bear’s snout, looking for the dye. Nothing glowed. They already had the answer. The year before, a conservator repairing the mouse damage had found that one of the bear’s supposedly missing front claws was still there, minus its dark outer sheath, just as the agent in Fairbanks had left it in 1972. “Fifty years later, the marker originally meant for law enforcement told us we had our bear,” DeYoung wrote. Paul Bagalio didn’t live to see it. He spent the rest of his life in Vermont, most of it at Horn of the Moon in East Montpelier, and died Dec. 11, 2022, at 90, a few months before DeYoung first opened the case file. His family remembered the bear differently. The obituary says he took a record-class polar bear in Siberia, across the international date line. The federal case file puts the bear in this story about 100 miles north of Point Barrow. The obituary doesn’t say whether it’s the same animal. His bear is still on the iceberg. Go see him: The polar bear stands in the entrance to Benedict Auditorium, between the Marsh Life Science and Hills buildings on UVM’s Burlington campus. Compass Vermont is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Orchard’s First Fruit
Well, well, well - ask and ye shall receive. From a few weeks ago: I don’t see anything distinct for Orchard customers yet, so either they’re not live or not distinguished as easily as Garden Plot Eight days later, my wish was granted! Epic’s public FHIR endpoint directory added an organization called Enterprise Orchard Shared Services (Epic org ID 38769) managing an endpoint named “PA Health Center Technology Alliance,” along with 36 facilities under the same brand: The Alliance’s main office 18 Union Community Care sites 11 Delaware Valley Community Health sites Six Community Health and Dental Care sites Off to the races we go! As far as I can tell, no trade publication or Epic has covered this yet - the only public traces I see are a PACHC annual report plus a few patient FAQ pages. I’m not sure why - I think it deserves way more attention! We learn who’s actually buying (and it isn’t who Epic pitched at UGM) We get yet another entry in Epic’s playbook for reaching the low end of the market We get a census of who Epic is coming for next Grab a basket and let’s start picking. An Unexpected Harvest When Epic announced Orchard at UGM 2025, the pitch was a dedicated instance for practices of 80 to 180 providers while keeping the prewired third party applications that make Garden Plot appealing. But the first customer to surface is not that profile at all! Instead, we see something entirely different and arguably more valuable to Epic. The Alliance is a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC). As I wasn’t totally familiar myself, let’s add some quick background for readers who operate outside the safety net: Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are community clinics funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act t They serve patients regardless of ability to pay, which results in a payer mix heavy on Medicaid / the uninsured As you might expect, this often results in margins too thin to fund an enterprise EHR on their own (especially in the current very tough funding environment) Every state has a primary care association (PCA), funded in part by HRSA, that supports its FQHCs with advocacy and shared services PCAs have historically been trade associations, so this move is notable in that PACHC is morphing itself into something closer to a holding company. In October 2024, its board voted to form the Alliance to contract directly with Epic and run a statewide technology hub for health centers of any size. A second subsidiary, the Pennsylvania Community Care Collaborative (PC3), is a clinically integrated network of 28 health centers built for value-based contracting. CEO Shelley Riser runs both PACHC and the Alliance and calls the arrangement a “family of companies.” From the latest annual report: PACHC is the only Primary Care Association in the nation with a wholly owned subsidiary directly contracting with Epic. Why does this matter way more to Epic than a single 120-provider group ever could? One contract may only bring in three health centers and 35 sites on day one, but every other PACHC member sits in the pipeline. Moreover, the distributor is an organization those health centers already trust, funded to serve them and literally governed by a board of their own CEOs. And if that wasn’t enough, every state has one! Grafting onto the Safety Net
Amazon’s Cloud Business Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done in Nearly Five Years
The AI boom has offered Amazon a major opportunity.
Chinese ‘black-hole’ blood purifier catches tumour cells to stop cancer spread
Study tests a proof-of-concept device that could one day lower the risk of metastasis, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
The oldest found Mars meteorite opens a new window into the planet’s past
The rock may have formed early in Mars’ history
Column: Small business support
A purchase from a locally owned business does more than put something under the Christmas tree. It helps support jobs, families and the businesses that give our communities much of their character.
Ministers confirms two new cancer drugs will not be covered by basic health insurance
The drug Enhertu will not be included in the basic health insurance package to help patients with metastatic stomach cancer. Negotiations with the manufacturers over the drug’s price have failed to produce a sufficient agreement, Health Minister Sophie Hermans wrote in a letter to the Tweede Kamer. The drug Skyclarys will also not be included in the basic insurance package.
From Hobby to Small Business: ToAuto Launches #ToAutoMade 2026 Maker Challenge
The global creative challenge brings together candle makers, lapidary artists, and metalworking creators to share real projects, earn rewards, and inspire a growing community of makers.Shenzhen, China, Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A handmade candle, a freshly cut agate, or a piece of cast-metal jewelry may look like a finished product. But behind each creation is a story of curiosity, practice, and countless small decisions. For some makers, that journey begins as a weekend hobby. For other
Emmett Johnson scores for a second straight week in Week 9 rout
Emmett Johnson followed up his 143 total yard showing in Week 8 with 34 yards rushing and a touchdown in Week 9 versus the Jets.
Entertainment or exploitation? The uncomfortable truth about reality TV
These are real people, thrust into unnatural – sometimes dangerous – situations, for our amusement
MassDevelopment Awards $73K for Merrimack Valley Small Business Help
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission’s affiliated nonprofit Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation last week was awarded $73,205 through MassDevelopment’s Small Business Technical Assistance Program. Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation will expand its support for small businesses across the Merrimack Valley, with a particular focus on Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen. The program primarily serves existing small
Marquette graduate students bring science to life for middle school students through MUSE program
For middle school students, science can sometimes feel like a collection of facts in a textbook. Through the Marquette University Science Exchange Program (MUSE), two Marquette University doctoral students are helping students see science as something they can explore, question and experience for themselves. Led by Zebadiah (Zeb) Boos and Wanda Sihanath, doctoral students in…
Beyond tech race: Science, trust and the future of China-US ties
Do we sometimes overestimate what artificial intelligence can do, while underestimating what we need to do as human beings?
Beyond tech race: Science, trust and the future of China-US ties
Do we sometimes overestimate what artificial intelligence can do, while underestimating what we need to do as human beings?
Special Issue Examines Economic Returns of Big Science
A new special issue in EPJ Research Infrastructures examines the complex economic returns of large scientific facilities, arguing that traditional return-on-investment metrics are insufficient for Big Science.
High Impact Optical Partners Make Commitments at Global Summit for Eye Health
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda—Last week, the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health drew more than 40 governments to St. John’s to tackle the challenge of avoidable vision loss worldwide. Convened by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), hosted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, and co-hosted by the governments of Bangladesh, Guyana, Ireland and Nigeria in technical collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Summit met its goal with more than $1 billion committed globally to improve access to eyecare screening, spectacles and treatment.
‘Outsider’ gets laughs with inside politics
NILES — It can be hard to spoof something as ridiculous as contemporary politics, especially after the barrage of truly insane commercials that voters have endured the last several months, but Trumbull New Theatre’s production of “The Outsider” wrings plenty of laughs out of it. Paul Slade Smith’s script takes many shots at pandering politicians […]
WATCH: 1-on-1 with Dabo Swinney after the Tigers win at Syracuse to become eligible for bowl game
WATCH: Palmetto Sports Director Carmine Gemei speaks 1-on-1 with Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney after the Tigers win at Syracuse to become bowl eligible for the 28th year in a row.
Lions get much-needed good news after surviving Dolphins
The Detroit Lions had something positive happen in their rough win over Miami.
Stanford scientists have built a fingernail-sized chip that takes jumbled light from multiple sources and separates it into clean beams; the device could one day improve microscopes, telescopes and cameras
Light is something we rarely think twice about. It enters our homes through windows, illuminates the streets at night and helps us capture everything from a beautiful sunset to the tiniest details under a microscope.