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Bell County Indigent Health director answers questions about hospital district on ballot
As early voting continues in Bell County, a lot of voters headed to the polls are wondering about a proposition on the ballot calling for a new hospital district in
Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
How to watch every ‘Rambo’ movie in order, from ‘First Blood’ to ‘Last Blood’
The ‘Rambo’ franchise spans five movies and more than 40 years, with a prequel on the way in 2027. Revisit Sylvester Stallone’s action-packed saga, from ‘First Blood’ to ‘Last Blood.’
GIS students mapping trees’ health at Indiana University Northwest
When Joe Blockland’s students at Indiana University Northwest want to call up a tree on campus, they can use an app he created for it.
Ryan Braun savoring visit to Milwaukee, relishing Brewers' run
Ryan Braun played his entire career with the Brewers and remains closely connected to the organization.
In Senate run, Juliana Stratton touts progressive politics and a pragmatic record
Stratton has taken progressive policy positions, but has also touted a record of getting things done across a big, diverse state.
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Clarkson University Science Café Series returns to Potsdam this Fall
POTSDAM – Clarkson University’s Science Café series returns to downtown Potsdam this fall, bringing researchers and community members together for informal conversations on topics ranging from …
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
As Florida governor’s race tightens, Ken Griffin gives another $5 million to Donalds
Ken Griffin said: “The people of Florida deserve leaders who wake up every day thinking about how to make their lives better.”
James Talarico rallies young voters in Austin who are critical to his Senate hopes
The Democrat held a Friday-night rally at the University of Texas at Austin, where multiple students told NBC News they had already voted and worry about the cost of living.
WWE Icon Ric Flair Shares New Health Update, Photo After Being Hospitalized, 'Focused On My Healing'
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair provided a positive health update Saturday after being hospitalized on Friday.
UD's business school gets new name, home in 2027
The University of Dubuque has announced an extraordinary investment in the future of business education.
‘Things are really booming’: FAMU homecoming brings business opportunities for local vendors
Florida A&M University (FAMU) homecoming is bringing crowds and business opportunities to vendors selling food, clothing, art and accessories along Perry Street and around campus.
MN Wild in “Very Positive” Talks with DirecTV
Michael Russo dropped a hint Saturday morning that could matter to a lot of MN Wild fans. Here is what he said about DirecTV and where things stand with Wild+.
Reddit discussions could help improve public health messaging on heat
Two years ago, Robbie M. Parks, an environmental health scientist at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg, director of climate and disaster resilience at Americares, founded an online community on Reddit, r/heat_prep, where members share information and advice about coping with extreme temperatures.
John Mina throws political support to Darren Soto in critical CD 9 race
The Orange County Sheriff won re-election in 2024 without opposition.
Little costumes, big smiles: University Health families celebrate Halloween at Morgan’s Wonderland
Little costumes, big smiles: University Health families celebrate Halloween at Morgan’s Wonderland
Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk
Some Kind of Animal, the latest record from Fielded, jumps from slinky R&B, to neo-soul, to industrial funk.
Why Spending Time With Your Cat Feels So Good, According to Science
A study found that higher oxytocin levels in cats were associated with lower stress hormones and fewer negative emotions in their owners.
Stock Market Action Plan: A Preelection Week Primer
The stock market faces a heavy week of earnings from the likes of Alphabet and Amazon, along with a Fed meeting and preelection positioning.
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event
Apple’s long-rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, an OLED iPad Mini, and more.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
I hope Apple’s touchscreen MacBook takes some lessons from this Lenovo laptop
Give us a 2-in-1, you cowards.
Tom Arnold defends Roseanne Barr from Chuck Lorre’s claim she ‘hated’ her show’s writers: ‘She only liked the funny ones’
Lorre’s memoir, “Sitcom,” has ignited a firestorm of controversy that shows no signs of slowing down.
3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here's a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them
Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.
Put Enterprise-Grade Tools on Your Business PC While Windows 11 Pro Is Just $9.97
Business tools without another subscription.
Jennings: Ramaswamy’s campaign tactics ‘worst politics you could imagine’
Republican commentator Scott Jennings took a swipe at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) for using a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The ad, which…
Bills news: Previewing potential trade targets and positional needs
Brandon Beane has a few holes to shore up at the trade deadline, including safety, cornerback and inside linebacker.
Renew or relocate? A business owner’s big quandary
The temptation in these situations is to begin by asking, “What space is available?”
Iowa Voters Don't Want Police or Flock Tracking Their Cars. Politicians Are Still Catching Up.
Opposition to license plate surveillance is crossing party lines in Iowa, where police departments have built an extensive camera network with limited public oversight.
Country music star accused of satanism rips ‘parasites’ for claims
He is not happy with the claims about the imagery in his show.
Laika has spent 20 years building up to Wildwood
How the stop-motion animation studio blends traditional techniques with modern tech.
Oneida Health Quick Care celebrates move to new location
Oneida Health has announced the relocation of its Quick Care clinic to 357 Genesee St., just two minutes from its previous location. The new location, officials said, offers several enhancements for patients, including on-site X-ray services, additional parking, and a larger waiting room designed to improve comfort and convenience. "We are thrilled to welcome patients to our new Quick Care location," Oneida Health said in an announcement. "These improvements allow us to provide an even better experience while continuing to deliver the high-quality, walk-in care our community depends on."
Axios ahead: 2028 and beyond
The velocity of change will only intensify. Media, like all industries, has a short window to adapt.
The Olympic sport growing in plain sight at Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan University is the first in the state to launch a varsity women's flag football program for 2027.
Physicists Hold A Positron Captive For Months, Odd Correlation Found In Reincarnation Reports, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
Syracuse University wants you to know its Center for the Creator Economy means business
Syracuse University hosted its second annual 'Cuse Creator Con, highlighting content creation as a multi-billion dollar industry.
Huntington leaders hope to draw visitors in with $1M Thomas Dambo troll
Plans are in the works for the upcoming installation of a Thomas Dambo troll in Huntington, an outdoor art project bringing economic opportunities to the area.
Gov. Newsom backs Lurie's reform measures
$13.5 million backs "Clean Up City Hall" propositions.
Boarded-up windows, museums closed to visitors: How businesses in Paris are preparing for another day of protests
As France prepares for another weekend of protests, some of its most famous streets and landmarks are bracing and boarding up.
Trump is pushing a massive AI buildout. His own voters are wary of what comes with it
A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election.
University of Scranton awarded nearly $5.5 million NASA grant for space science education
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France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, right, and France's Urbanity and Decentralisation Minister Francoise Gatel attend a visit at a police station in the context of security and reconstruction efforts after
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France's Culture Minister Catherine Pegard, France's Trade Minister Serge Papin, France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Mayor of Limoges Guillaume Guerin and France's Decentralisation Minister Francoise Gatel walk during a visit
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France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, center, arrives at a police station during a visit to Limoges in the context of security and reconstruction efforts after a group of individuals forced
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France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, center, shakes hands with a police officer as he arrives at a police station during a visit to Limoges in the context of security and
Pittenger gifts $75,000 to establish new psychology scholarships
HUNTINGTON — The Marshall University Foundation has announced a $75,000 gift to establish the David J. Pittenger Scholarship. The scholarship is endowed by Dr. David J. Pittenger, professor emeritus of
Business seriously damaged after late night fire
Fire crews responded to Prisma Integration on Harry Street before midnight.
ECU Notes: Pirate researcher brings science home to help Grifton fight flooding
Hiba El’Shaer, an East Carolina University graduate student majoring in geology with a focus on hydrogeology and hydrology, is applying community research to a real-world problem while serving her hometown
Deion Sanders Must Change the Recruiting Strategy at Colorado
Coach Prime’s refusal to visit high schools or homes is backfiring. To survive the post-Shedeur era, Colorado must abandon transfer-portal reliance and rebuild traditional recruiting foundations.
Regional Entertainment Calendar
Upcoming entertainment events scheduled within a 250-mile radius of Mountain Home include: Sunday, Oct. 25 Dirty Dancing: The Musical, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson […]
AS Roma XI vs Napoli – Predicted lineup and team news
Napoli welcome Roma to Naples on Saturday for their next Serie A fixture, with the visitors aiming to preserve their perfect unbeaten record in the league.Roma have been excellent under Gian Piero Gas...
Political expert breaks down potential impact of Obama, Trump visiting Michigan
LGBTQ+ college students facing discrimination report higher mental health risks
LGBTQ+ college students who experience discrimination are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and avoid needed health care, according to a new national study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Ric Flair's Daughter Charlotte Gives Health Update on WWE Icon After Fall Leads to Hospitalization
WWE star Charlotte Flair provided a positive update regarding the health of her father, WWE icon Ric Flair, on Friday.
Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County, health officials say
Weeks after a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Los Angeles County for the first time since 1979, a second raccoon has tested positive for the deadly viral disease. The Los Angeles County Depar…
Memorial Health System holds ceremony for final beam at new Sistersville General Hospital
SISTERSVILLE – Hospital officials, community members, state and local leaders, and representatives of Memorial Health System and the Memorial Health Foundation gathered at the construction site of the new Sistersville General Hospital on Friday for a signing and dedication ceremony of the final steel beam prior to it being raised into place. “We are still […]
Changes in the health and longevity of the elderly in the US
Spending on public pensions through Social Security and on elderly healthcare through Medicare accounted for over one-third of federal expenditures in the US by 2024. This column explores how improvements in elderly health and life expectancy affected the relative finances of Social Security and Medicare. The elderly are not only living longer but also are in better health, so expected lifetime Medicare spending per elderly individual has grown much slower than expected lifetime Social Security spending. The authors analyse the forces that affect the optimal allocation of a given public budget across these two social insurance programmes.
Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display
Apple’s is exploring ways to let websites make better use of the iPhone Duo’s outer display. Here are the details.
Scientists Just Discovered That Neanderthals Loved Eating Beaver
Scientists found evidence that our ancient relatives butchered beavers and marmots for food roughly 130,000 years ago. Yes, actual beavers.
Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available
Apple has published multiple repair guides and manuals for users and independent technicians looking to replace or repair individual components in the device.
France’s Avoids a Debt Downgrade From Moody’s, but Is Given a Warning
Moody’s held the country’s credit rating steady amid political uncertainty and a rise in borrowing costs that have worsened France’s debt situation.
Business owners react to new "no sit, no lie" designation, as street sign is posted
EVERETT — A pair of Everett business owners within the latest designated “no sit, no lie” buffer zone by the […]
U.S. labor secretary praises Kansas manufacturing industry in visit to Topeka business
U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling lauded U.S. job growth and Kansas’ manufacturing industry during a series of visits Friday, assuaging criticisms against the Trump administration for burdensome tariffs.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is optimistic about AI. Most of America disagrees.
“We’ll look back, 20 to 25 years from now, and the benefits will be really positive for our society,” the Wall Street leader said.
Endeavor nurses file petition to unionize four hospitals
Over 2,400 Endeavor Health nurses filed for unionization on Thursday. The move follows rumors of a merger with Rush University.
Beloved, historic WNY business up for sale
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Vidler’s 5 & 10 in East Aurora, both the business and the buildings they call home, are up for sale. “We’re incredibly grateful. We’ve b…
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
“We haven’t talked to a GOP source who thought this was a good idea.”
Auburn University opens $224 million STEM+Ag science complex
Largest research construction project in school's history completed after six years of planning
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the gov…
CalViva Health invests $250,000 in Fresno Pacific University nursing lab
Discover how CalViva Health supports Central Valley communities through a $250,000 nursing lab investment, scholarships and partnerships. Read more today.
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years.
The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Fold 8?
We'll fold Apple's iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to see how its hinge holds up.
The connection between diabetes, cardio-kidney-metabolic health
University Health specialists will discuss how heart, kidney and metabolic conditions are connected and how coordinated care can help at the next KSAT Community Town Hall
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Oct. 23, 2026
On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller discussed the Chicago Bears' big win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, and more Chicago sports headlines, including a visit from Mr. T.
Newsom Could Commute California’s Death Sentences. Will He Pay a Political Price?
Hundreds of people remain on California’s death row. In his final weeks in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering whether to commute their sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
Drake University students say civility comes from open-minded conversations
Drake University students involved with political student organizations discussed political civility on a panel Friday.
CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm recognized for defending vaccine science
But the University of Minnesota epidemiologist says the recognition belongs to a much larger group.
Kym Whitley talks stand-up comedy, entertainment career
Entertainer Kym Whitley discussed her comedy performance at the Bowie Performing Arts Center as part of the “Bangin’ in Bowie” comedy series on Oct. 24. She also talked about her …
Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
Google Health 5.11 is rolling out this week as a rather big update for Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch.
The Private Equity Playbook Most Small Business Owners Never Get Access To
What does the $650 billion wave of private equity capital moving into Main Street mean for owners who are unprepared for acquisition?
3 Lessons From Building a Venture Fund That Can Help You Make Smarter Business Decisions.
Learn how to make better business decisions by acting on evidence, adjusting your approach and applying lessons from experience.
Improving breast cancer treatment; improving prostate cancer diagnosis; listen to your knee pain; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
WTVF News Channel 5’s “Morningline” program interviewed Denise Garcia, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, about new technology that helps surgeons identify cancer during surgery and improve breast cancer treatment. A Men’s Health story about PSA screening for prostate cancer quoted Kelvin Moses, MD, PhD, Professor of Urology. Men’s Health posted a story, “What Your Knee Pain is Trying to Tell You,” that quotes Charles Cox, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: WSMV Channel 4 News (importance of flu shots); MedPage Today (mRNA flu shots); WTVF News Channel 5 (19 people sent to hospital after a sickness outbreak at Walmart facility in Lebanon); Prevention (West Nile virus); HuffPost (prevention pill for COVID); and Newsweek (measles cases continue to increase in the U.S.). Becker’s Hospital Review and Nashville Post covered the Vanderbilt Health News story from Rebecca Warren that Chief Communications Officer John Howser is retiring in March 2027, closing out a nearly 40-year career at Vanderbilt. A Healio story on research about OCT-A biomarkers and diabetic retinopathy quotes Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Rachel Liu. WPLN Nashville Public Radio quoted Amanda Mixon, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, in a story about adverse drug interactions.
Chamber hosts business education session in preparation for winter season
The Steamboat Springs Chamber is inviting the community to attend its next business education series session, Preparing for Peak. O n Oct. 28 between 3:30-5 p.m. at the SpringHill Suites Flattops room, attendees will hear...
S&T launches glass science lecture series honoring Delbert Day
Dr. Claudio Mazzali, vice president of global research at Corning Inc., speaking at the inaugural Delbert E. Day Lecture on Glass Science and Technology on Oct. 15 at the Innovation Lab atrium. Photo by Peter Ehrhard. Missouri S&T launched a new lecture series honoring a longtime university researcher whose research in specialty glass has helped...Continue Reading S&T launches glass science lecture series honoring Delbert Day
Google Messages rolling out Enhanced Protection mode against spam and scams
Following the announcement, Google Messages for Android is rolling out an Enhanced Protection mode to counter spam and scams.
University of Tampa names former South Carolina leader interim president
Harris Pastides will take over during the fall semester as the university searches for Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg’s successor.
Demichelis Plans Leipzig Shakeup After Bayern And Madrid Defeats
Fresh from conceding ten goals in a brutal week, Martín Demichelis will rotate his squad to combat fatigue and neutralize Elversberg’s high-intensity threat on Saturday.
Saint Francis, SEMO Establish Pinnacle Corporate Partnership
Southeast Missouri State University and Saint Francis are expanding their longstanding relationship with a new Pinnacle Corporate Partnership.
Ken Block objects to Foulkes' 'October surprise' Costco announcement
Block said that while he too was excited for Costco, he accused board member Helena Foulkes of abusing her position.
UNI president Nook announces 2027 retirement plans
University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. He will continue to serve the Cedar Falls-based university until his successor begins their tenure, according to the announcement. Nook, a Holstein, Iowa native, joined UNI as president in 2017. Nook announced his plans…
Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million to license Xbox games for adaptations.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and team countered by asking for $800 million, and Netflix has pulled its offer, Puck reports in an article discussing the new leadership at Netflix. Xbox launched an “XP” division this month that will work on adaptations of its games, and Xbox is already working with Netflix on a Diablo animated series. [Link: The Peter Rice Playbook & Elon's Skydance Motive | https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-the-peter-rice-playbook-elons-skydance-motive/ | Puck]
Science Of Decomposition: Where Fall Fun Meets Real‑World Forensic Science
The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation invites the public to a one‑of‑a‑kind Halloween learning experience: Science of Decomposition, Saturday, Oct. 31.
The Ringer’s Kirk Goldsberry leading Texas athletics’ new AI initiative
Earlier this month, Washington State Athletics received widespread backlash after announcing its partnership with FanWord, an AI-powered storytelling platform. That did not deter the University of Texas. On Friday, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced the launch of Bevo Lab, an AI data analytics platform. “I’m fired up. I’m excited. This is earth-shattering,” Del…
Writers Series hosts Andrew Wittkop Nov. 4
The Laureate Writers Series presenter for November will be Andrew Wittkop, a distinguished geologist and former Winona State University science student who has had a lifelong interest in creative writing.
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army
What old and vulnerable software might be running on your PC right now?
Milligan Unveils New Ballad Health Simulation Lab on Campus
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2026) — Today, Milligan University unveiled the campus’s new Ballad Health Simulation Lab to kick off Homecoming Weekend. Thanks to a generous $1 million gift from Ballad […]