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Got the gig ’em gene

Meet Shortcake, the award-winning ranch horse born, raised and trained entirely by students in the Texas A&M Department of Animal Science.

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Oct 15 • 5:15 PM EDT • Science • agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Isaiah Likely fully takes part in practice

Giants TE Isaiah Likely posts back-to-back full practices

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Oct 15 • 5:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Duke Health, CaroMont Health seek to jointly build, operate 2 Charlotte-area hospitals

Duke Health and CaroMont Health are partnering to build a pair of new hospitals in North Carolina’s fast-growing Mecklenburg County, the nonprofits shared Wednesday. | The pair filed Certificate of Needs with the state to build two hospitals comprising 200 beds in fast-growing North Carolina's Mecklenburg County.

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Oct 15 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Leader Entertainment & Sony Music Publishing Enter Partnership

Leader Entertainment & Sony Music Publishing have entered a music partnership, plus Amazon Music and more publishing news.

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Oct 15 • 4:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • billboard.com
Iowa specialty crop producers receive more than $435,000 in grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is distributing more than $435,000 through 13 Specialty Crop Block Grants to support education and outreach, research and market development for Iowa specialty crop producers. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the funding Wednesday. Recipients include Iowa State University, Practical Farmers of Iowa, the Iowa Specialty…

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Oct 15 • 4:50 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
North Carolina lawmakers highlight health care, grocery costs at Asheville event

With early voting underway in North Carolina, two state representatives stopped in Asheville as part of a national bus tour.

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Oct 15 • 4:43 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
RFK Jr. vows to bring Pennsylvania measles outbreak to a quick close

The state has reported six measles-associated deaths as part of a recent outbreak

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Oct 15 • 4:40 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
Happy Mexican on Winchester closed by Health Department

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Happy Mexican restaurant on Winchester has been closed by a Health Department order, according to signs posted on the front doors. One notice, from the Shelby County Health Departm…

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Oct 15 • 4:38 PM EDT • Health • wreg.com
Partnership with World Wide Technology Raceway Opens Doors to Motor Sports Industry for First-Year Students

Nearly 100 Maryville University Rawlings Sport Business Management students worked NASCAR races at World Wide Technology Raceway, gaining hands-on motorsports experience.

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Oct 15 • 4:37 PM EDT • Sports • maryville.edu
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Annual HIV summit held by Shelby County Health Dept.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department held its annual HIV summit Thursday, hoping for expansion of testing and prevention programs. Shelby County and the surrounding area, incl…

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Oct 15 • 4:37 PM EDT • Health • wreg.com
Christian Gonzalez upgraded to full participant on Thursday injury report
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Oct 15 • 4:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How BPC is Building Bipartisan Momentum on Youth Mental Health

America’s youth mental health crisis didn’t begin with COVID-19, but the pandemic dramatically accelerated it. More than 40% of teenagers reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Youth suicide attempts, self-injury, and drug overdoses climbed to alarming levels. Meanwhile, the behavioral health system meant to catch these young people remains chronically understaffed and poorly designed … Continued

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Oct 15 • 4:18 PM EDT • Health • bipartisanpolicy.org
NCAA reportedly expanding College Football Playoff to 24 teams

NCAA reportedly expanding College Football Playoff to 24 teams

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Oct 15 • 4:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Walt Disney Company and Dude Perfect Announce Company-Wide Creative Partnership

Dude Perfect will develop original content for its own channels inspired by Disney franchises and events, with select Dude Perfect content also on Disney+.

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Oct 15 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • thewaltdisneycompany.com
Fandango Orders 'Bad Girls Club: Unfinished Business' as First Original

Fandango has ordered the two-part special 'Bad Girls Club: Unfinished Business' as the Versant-owned streamer's first original program.

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Oct 15 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • variety.com
Caleb Williams a full participant at practice

Bears QB Caleb Williams posts second straight full practice of week

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Oct 15 • 3:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
$100M development adds 279 apartments to Henrico

A 17-acre office park in Henrico underwent a $100 million redevelopment that added 279 apartments.

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Oct 15 • 3:45 PM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
IP Saves the Day On Streaming

(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 started, I wanted to highlight a new idea I saw from Real Good AI, proposing a ratings system for AI use. (H/T to Anthony Kaufman’s article highlighting this.) It would look something like this: In general, I think that this is a solid, middle-ground solution that should appease both the pro-AI camp (who love AI) and the anti-AI camp (who wants to know if what they’re watching didn’t come from humans). Regardless of your feelings on AI/LLMs—I’ll never use it for my writing—transparency is often the best solution to many problems. In general, I think way more media outlets need to be using way more AI disclosures. My quick “Yes and...” to this idea: what about ads? In particular, I hate it when I see or hear ads that are obviously AI-generated, but a person or voice says, “I used this product”. AI doesn’t use products! Just today, I watched a YouTube ad where a “person” said they use some sort of rain wind chime...but that’s not a real person! They didn’t use this product. (Especially since the video of the wind chime itself also appeared to be AI-generated...) I believe most traditional advertising already has standards like this anyway.1 Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re covering the week of 14-Sep, and then next issue, I’ll be fully caught up with Nielsen’s new release schedule. In the future, I plan to put out Streaming Ratings Reports each Monday after Nielsen’s Thursday releases. Overall, we had some big new shows this week, like Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff_, Neagley_, which is off to a big, big start, and Netflix’s latest in its Monster anthology, which is their largest opening since June and the second-largest since One Piece came out in March. All that, plus Slow Horses returns, the trio of returning shows (Lioness, Reacher and Ted Lasso) continue to dominate the top tens, Paramount+’s latest crime drama, a big whiff for a Netflix original film and a precipitous drop for Netflix film charts, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. 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 weeks of September 14th to September 20th 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - IP For the TV Win Can I use the dirty word of entertainment journalism right now? IP. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone I said it. But IP works at the box office, and we’ve seen some evidence it works in TV too. Not as well, and not all the time—no absolutes here!—but often enough. And glancing at the Nielsen top ten…it worked this week! Take Prime Video, who has a monster hit in the crime drama Reacher. Would a spinoff work for that show? Yep! They binge-released Neagley, about a detective from the original Reacher series, and its eight episodes debuted to 29.6 million hours. Here’s how it stacks up to Reacher, one of Prime Video’s biggest shows: That’s great. Nearly as strong as Reacher’s opening! (Both shows started with eight, binge-released episodes, so this comparison is apples-to-apples.) Notably, Prime Video scheduled the debut of Neagley to overlap with Reacher’s most recent season, to help drive tune-in. Obviously, I love smart release strategies like that. And even though I wrote “obviously”, it’s not really that obvious, since streamers don’t often take advantage of natural overlaps like this_._2 Other data backs how well Neagley performed. It opened at second place on Samba TV for two weeks and got 51.7 million hours on Luminate. That’s the eleventh biggest opening on Luminate since May of 2024 and tied with Bridgerton’s third season opening. That’s a huge opening! Its IMDb is solid too, a 7.7 on 24K reviews. Netflix’s latest edition in the “Monster” series—which started with Jeffrey Dahmer and comes from Ryan Murphy—did well too, opening to 24.7 million hours. That’s the biggest opening for Netflix since I Will Find You in June, and second biggest since March. Unlike the Reacher series, this franchise is trending downward, though. The first Monster show—Dahmer - Monster—was giant. More than anything, I think this reflects that Netflix running out of extremely popular—if that’s the right word?—serial killers to feature. Still, the data says this is a very good opening. It made it to third place on Samba TV for two weeks. It also opened to 40.0 million hours on Luminate. That’s not quite as elite as Neagley, but still very, very strong. I’ll be honest: my priors coming into any given week are that IP works to help drive buzz for new shows, but TV shows need to stand on their own even more than movies, so they will succeed or fail based on their quality. But these two spinoffs definitely worked. Quick Notes on TV The top show, film or special this week? Football, again. Specifically, Prime Video’s season opener of Thursday Night Football. The games run long (three hours) but mainly a lot of people watch each game. That adds up to a lot of viewership. Paramount released the second season of MobLand on an unusual day for that service, a Friday! Often, they put their new shows out on a Sunday, as they did last year with a run of shows (Lioness, Tulsa King and Landman). MobLand didn’t make Nielsen in its first week, but on Samba TV it got to eighth and seventh place. Luminate had a smaller opening too, only 5.3 million hours. MobLand missed the Nielsen charts for its first eight weeks, so this season is off to a stronger start. (Bonus note: the first season streams on both Prime Video and The Roku Channel, but I only have it as Paramount+ on those charts.) I’ve mentioned a few times that foreign-language originals do lower numbers than English-language originals on Netflix most of the time. But I don’t usually emphasize what country those originals come from, and observationally, they tend to be from Western or Northern European countries, in general. So credit to Not a Stranger, a Turkish Netflix original, for breaking through on Luminate, getting to 7.9 million hours in its first full week on those charts. As I mentioned last issue, Crew Girl ended up making the Nielsen charts in its second week. That’s still a soft performance compared to many shows, but again this, one looks affordable. And if you’re curious, here’s how it stacks up to some other sports romance shows: 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… …about a new data source and how it drives streaming viewership… ...what reality show is struggling in its latest season…. ...what Netflix film bombed…. ...How Reacher, Ted Lasso, and Lioness are doing on the charts… ...what obscure sport put up great viewership numbers… …how far streaming films are falling… …all the flops, bombs and misses for the last week… …and more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue, then we’ll be all caught up with Nielsen’s data. Yes! The goal is to have my report out on the Monday after I get Nielsen’s data. So next issue, I’m looking at East of Eden, The Great British Baking Show, a Willy Wonka game show (that people are upset uses AI, but viewers might not care), and a Cosby show spinoff reboot on Netflix, and Brothers on Apple TV (starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). That’s about it for TV, but who’s going to win the streaming week, The Breadwinner or Backrooms on streaming? Answer: Toy Story 5. Plus Netflix has a Unabomber film and a new Tyler Perry film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma tries to repeat The Substance’s run on MUBI, and Paramount+ has Jackass: Best and Last. Long term, Netflix is remaking Lonesome Dove. I love this choice, but man, there are a lot of westerns on TV right now. And they’re making Sega TV shows, including a Crazy Taxi TV show and Sonic show with an “edge”.

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Oct 15 • 3:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Reminder: Registration for JV and Varsity Winter Sports Begins this Saturday - Pine Bush Central School District

Reminder: Registration for varsity and JV winter sports will start on Saturday, October 17. The deadline is Saturday, October 31. Click here to register: Arbiter Please note that in order to participate in sports tryouts, athletes must have a completed online registration, current physical exam on file and clearance from the school nurse. Be sure to … Continue reading "Reminder: Registration for JV and Varsity Winter Sports Begins this Saturday"

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Oct 15 • 3:26 PM EDT • Sports • pinebushschools.org
NVIDIA Joins European Commission Initiative to Expand AI Resources for Science

Oct. 15, 2026 — Much of today’s scientific progress begins with computation. But turning accelerated computing’s potential into scientific progress — modeling climate systems, designing molecules, simulating materials and more — depends on more than breakthrough technology. Especially for smaller labs, early-career scientists or science-based startups, the hardest part of research can be everything that […]

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Oct 15 • 3:18 PM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
National Pork Board

U.S. Pork Industry Unites to Advance Swine Health The U.S. pork industry is working together to strengthen herd health through a coordinated, producer-led effort. The National Swine Health Strategy brings producers and partners into alignment to address the industry’s most significant health challenges. By advancing measurable improvements in herd health, the initiative supports the well-being of pigs and […]

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Oct 15 • 3:12 PM EDT • Health • brownfieldagnews.com
New Withings Users Must Pay $99/Year for Apple Health Syncing

Withings, the maker of smart scales for measuring body weight, has announced that customers who create an account on October 13, 2026 or later must have a Withings+ subscription for automatic syncing of data to third-party apps, including Apple's Health app. In the U.S., Withings+ costs $99.50 per year. If you created your account on or before October 12, 2026, automatic syncing to third-party apps remains free.

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Oct 15 • 3:07 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Nina Dietz to Discuss the Public Health Impacts of Wildfires at the Milken Institute

Image The Department of Global Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health will host Pulitzer Center grantee and freelance journalist Nina Dietz at a Research and Practice Seminar. On Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 2:00pm-3:00pm EST, Dietz will present on her Pulitzer Center-supported project The Toxic Side of Climate Change. The project investigates the hazards left behind by urban wildfires in Los Angeles and examines the long-term risks these toxins pose to affected communities. The project also explores what remains in the ash and debris after a fire, and how those materials impact public health. Dietz is a writer, documentarian, and journalist reporting from a background rooted in both science and the humanities. Her work has appeared in New Lines Magazine, Inside Climate News, Science Friday, and at Photoville, among others.

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Oct 15 • 3:02 PM EDT • Health • pulitzercenter.org
Disney Inks Major Creator Deal With Dude Perfect (Exclusive)

The Texas-based sports creators and the media company have signed a wide-ranging partnership that will span entertainment, sports, consumer products and experiences.

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Oct 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Ayotte calls on X to suspend NH Libertarian Party’s account for calling for political violence

Gov. Kelly Ayotte called for X to suspend the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s account after it posted the latest in a series of calls for political violence.

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Oct 15 • 2:49 PM EDT • Politics • nhpr.org
Lawsuit claims owner of Bronzeville apartment complex blocked investor’s exit

An investor in the massive Lake Meadows complex wants out and alleges financial misconduct by the property's owner, Antheus Capital.

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Oct 15 • 2:25 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
The Trump administration is doubling down on health care fraud investigations

At the STAT Summit, the Department of Justice offered up a warning for health care executives: Don’t be another Theranos.

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Oct 15 • 2:09 PM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms

The party has struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump's second term, lagging behind Republicans and carrying debt into this year's campaign season.

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Oct 15 • 1:59 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
California students post gains in math, science and English in 2025-26

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California students made gains across key academic and success measures during the 2025-26 school year, with test scores rising in English, math and science while the statewide graduation rate reached a record high of 87.9 percent. For the first time, the state released assessment results and California School Dashboard data together to give families and educators a more complete picture of student performance.English language arts scores increased 0.5 percentage points to 49.3 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced, while math scores rose 1.1 percentage points to 38.4 percent. Science showed the strongest improvement, jumping 3.3 percentage points to 36 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced.The statewide chronic absenteeism rate dropped 1.1 percentage points to 18.3 percent. The suspension rate declined to 2.8 percent, marking the third consecutive year of improvement."At a time when California continues to focus on accelerating learning and closing opportunity gaps, these results provide important evidence that our sustained investments are making a difference," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "The continued progress we are seeing is a testament to the hard work of students, families and educators across the state—and we will continue working to build on these gains."The percentage of students prepared for college and career increased to 55.2 percent, up 2 percentage points from the previous year. More than 54 percent of graduates completed coursework required for admission to University of California and California State University systems, an increase of 0.9 percentage points."California has made important strides in expanding student supports and opportunities, but the pace of academic improvement reminds us that our work is far from finished," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said.Eighth grade students posted the strongest score trends in both English language arts and math. Science performance improved across all tested grades, with the strongest gains at the high school level.African American students demonstrated larger-than-average improvements across English, math and science. Hispanic or Latino students showed larger-than-average improvements in English and math, with positive math score trends across all grades.Students who were socioeconomically disadvantaged made gains across all 3 subjects, including larger-than-average improvements in English and math. Students who were homeless continued to demonstrate gains across grades, with particularly strong improvements in math."We are encouraged to see students making gains across all 3 major assessments and are especially encouraged by the progress of African American students, Hispanic or Latino students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students and homeless youth," said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the California State Board of Education.The progress comes as California's public school system undergoes significant demographic change. Statewide school enrollment declined to approximately 5.73 million students in 2025-26, nearly 500-thousand fewer students over the past decade.The number of students with disabilities increased approximately 25 percent over the same period, from about 680-thousand to more than 850-thousand students. Graduation rates increased across nearly all student groups, including notable increases for American Indian or Alaskan Native students at 4.3 percentage points and students with disabilities at 3.7 percentage points.In Downey Unified School District, the rate of students demonstrating proficient or advanced grade-level knowledge increased by 2.1 percentage points in English, 2.8 percentage points in math and 4.7 percentage points in science. The district aligned graduation requirements with college admission expectations and invested in inclusive special education practices, expanded career technical education and expanded learning opportunities."The gains Downey Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of years of focused, consistent work across the district," Superintendent Roger Brossmer said.In Exeter Unified School District, proficiency rates increased by 4.6 percentage points in English, 2.3 percentage points in math and 3.6 percentage points in science. The district placed a strong focus on phonics and the science of reading, particularly in kindergarten through second grade."The gains Exeter Unified is seeing in student assessment results and on the Dashboard are the result of having great people who are focused on the right work, and great students who want to do well," Superintendent Melanie Dorough said.Union Elementary School District saw proficiency rates increase by 1.5 percentage points in English, 2 percentage points in math and 4 percentage points in science. Teachers regularly analyze state and local assessment data to guide instruction, supported by strong core instruction and early literacy strategies."Union Elementary School District's achievement gains reflect a focused, data-driven approach to meeting the needs of every student while fostering a strong sense of belonging, safety and connection," Superintendent Carrie Andrews said.The California Department of Education is examining local results to better understand strategies and conditions associated with stronger student outcomes. The state has made significant investments in recent years, including literacy and math coaching, tutoring, expanded learning opportunities, community schools and universal transitional kindergarten.

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Oct 15 • 1:54 PM EDT • Science • actionnewsnow.com
It’s not the old two-party politics – but Labour and the Tories now know they can shun their populist challengers

Though Burnham and Badenoch may still need the votes of Green and Reform supporters, both leaders have drawn clear lines in the sand, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Oct 15 • 1:40 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Justice Department cuts off evidence sharing with Minnesota investigators probing fatal ICE shootings

Federal investigators in Minnesota abruptly stopped sharing evidence last month with state authorities investigating the fatal ICE shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Oct 15 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Spooky Science Fun Returns to Orlando Science Center

Creep into Orlando Science Center on October 31, 2026, for OSC After Dark – a premier Halloween party only for adults 21 and older!

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Oct 15 • 1:17 PM EDT • Science • orlandodatenightguide.com
Trump and Democrats make the election about Trump

President Donald Trump has been a fixture on the campaign trail in the final weeks before the midterm elections, with one ask of his loyal supporters becoming a standard part of his stump speech: “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” That’s exactly what Democrats are telling their voters too: Target Republicans who actually are on the […]

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Oct 15 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Sport Partnerships are Shaping the Future of Inclusive Sport

The 2025 Sport Partnerships Survey: The Partnership Effect is live. Check out all the information on Special Olympics International, its regional and national programs’ sport federation partnerships, and their growth helping to expand inclusive sport for all.

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Oct 15 • 1:02 PM EDT • Sports • specialolympics.org
D.C. Everest's Kampmann wouldn't let multiple health challenges prevent state goal

She faced health challenges, a new doubles partner and long odds of reaching state. But D.C. Everest senior Brynn Kampmann refused to give up on her dream.

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Oct 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • wausaupilotandreview.com
'Arabian Nights' Fantasy Series in the Works From 'Spartacus' Creator

An 'Arabian Nights' epic fantasy series is planning to film in Bahrain in 2027. The project hails from 'Spartacus' creator Steven S. DeKnight.

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Oct 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com
Guest opinion: End Wisconsin’s ban on fusion voting to expand political choice

Anoop Prakash and Tom Florsheim Jr. argue that Wisconsin’s century-old ban on fusion voting protects the two-party duopoly, limits voter choice and weakens political competition. Allowing the…

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Oct 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • wisconsinwatch.org
LAIKA and Fathom Entertainment Announce Nationwide WILDWOOD Fan First Premium Screenings

Following its acclaimed world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, LAIKA and Fathom Entertainment have announced nationwide fan first premium-format screenings of Wildwood, director Travis Knight’s ambitious new stop-motion fantasy adventure. The film will be presented in more than 100 participating theatrical locations on Monday, October 19, offering audiences an exclusive early opportunity to […]

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Oct 15 • 12:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com
Kalamazoo County health officials say, "get your flu shot... as soon as possible"

WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.

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Oct 15 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • wwmt.com
PACSUN SPOTLIGHTS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF SELENA GOMEZ'S FOURTH ANNUAL RARE IMPACT FUND BENEFIT

/PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun, the purpose-driven specialty fashion retailer rooted in youth culture, celebrated its continued partnership with Selena Gomez's Rare...

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Oct 15 • 12:33 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Bill and Hillary Clinton make eleventh-hour midterm moves as party's old guard faces new reality

Bill Clinton heads to Florida to campaign for David Jolly while Hillary Clinton launches "High Stakes" podcast with Kara Swisher for midterms.

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Oct 15 • 12:24 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Annual CCAC Summit focuses on trust, equity and responsive care - Welcome to San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Behavioral Health presents the sixth annual Cultural Competency Advisory Committee (CCAC) Summit on Oct. 27. The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department invites community members, behavioral health...

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Oct 15 • 12:17 PM EDT • Health • main.sbcounty.gov
Blackburn defender Wharton added to squad

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray tells BBC Radio Lancashire defender Scott Wharton is fit and ready to play a part in the first team.

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Oct 15 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers criticize slowing of Starlink in Ukraine

On Wednesday, Ukraine reported its drones losing speed after sudden and unannounced restrictions on its battlefield use of Starlink

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Oct 15 • 12:12 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers criticize slowing of Starlink in Ukraine

On Wednesday, Ukraine reported its drones losing speed after sudden and unannounced restrictions on its battlefield use of Starlink

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Oct 15 • 12:12 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM

The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.

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Oct 15 • 12:01 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Janelle Monáe wants to be L.A.'s reigning Halloween queen

Once again, Janelle Monáe brings Halloween festivities to Los Angeles, from Hollywood Forever to USC to a secret party location. Her hope is to bring people together over a shared love of creative expression.

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Oct 15 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
3 Arts Entertainment Hires Karen Bonck As Head Of Brand Partnerships

3 Arts Entertainment Hires Karen Bonck As Head Of Brand Partnerships

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Oct 15 • 11:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
3 Arts Entertainment Hires Karen Bonck As Head Of Brand Partnerships

EXCLUSIVE: Karen Bonck is joining 3 Arts Entertainment as their Head of Brand Partnerships. Bonck arrives at 3 Arts from Lionsgate owned Debmar-Mercury, where she most recently served as EVP of Partne...

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Oct 15 • 11:58 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics. Candidates from both parties are addressing growing public concern, with events and advertisements focusing on water quality, conservation and cancer.

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Oct 15 • 11:54 AM EDT • Politics • kcci.com
SK Life Science supports SUDEP awareness via partnership with CURE Epilepsy and The Cameron Boyce Foundation

SK Life Science Inc. announced Oct. 15 its support of SUDEP awareness initiatives led by CURE Epilepsy and The Cameron Boyce Foundation.

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Oct 15 • 11:35 AM EDT • Science • roi-nj.com
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New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory: Science in service of justice - NM Department of Public Safety

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory stands as a model of scientific precision and integrity, where expert analysts, rigorous training, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities unite in pursuit of justice. From firearms and toolmark analysis to DNA, latent fingerprints, controlled substances, fire debris, and evidence processing, every examination reflects the laboratory’s unwavering […]

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Oct 15 • 11:31 AM EDT • Science • dps.nm.gov
Two decades of publications reveal research institutions becoming more alike worldwide

Where researchers go, their knowledge goes. And that shapes where innovation happens. "Recruiting researchers is one way institutions gain new knowledge and steer their research in particular directions," ...

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Oct 15 • 11:20 AM EDT • Science • phys.org
US Justice Dept sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens

By Andrew Goudsward and Luc Cohen WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department sued California on Thursday, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail

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Oct 15 • 11:07 AM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged noncitizens

By Andrew Goudsward and Luc Cohen WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department sued California on Thursday, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail

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DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged non-citizens

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department on Thursday sued California, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail ballots for the November midterm elections

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Oct 15 • 11:07 AM EDT • Politics • centraloregondaily.com
City of Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival Returns November 7

PASADENA, Calif. – The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS), in partnership with Triumph Foundation, will host the annual Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. This free, inclusive event welcomes individuals of all abilities to experience […]

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Oct 15 • 10:52 AM EDT • Sports • cityofpasadena.net
When did politics become a sport?

'What is the deal with people running as a team for political office? Regardless of your party affiliation, something is wrong with this picture. I want an independent thinker representing me, not someone who is more interested in winning the game.'

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Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution won't be livestreamed after bipartisan backlash

The announcement earlier this month from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Hasan's execution would be public prompted significant blowback from both Republicans and Democrats, with many pointing out that the images could be used to fuel radicalization.

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Americans with disabilities worry over cuts to major health survey

NEW YORK • The federal government is planning to dramatically shrink its most influential health survey, and some researchers worry that the changes will underestimate how many Americans are disabled. At least half the survey questions could be axed. The cost-saving change is part of an ongoing effort to slim down the 69-year-old National Health […]

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Oct 15 • 10:22 AM EDT • Health • denvergazette.com
Midterms Could Change the Politics of AI

If Republicans suffer heavy losses, it could push the party toward tougher AI legislation, panelists said

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Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states

Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.

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What Chinese viewers are learning from America’s political chaos

What many Chinese viewers see is not a nation falling apart, but a freedom they have never been allowed to have at home.

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Paris Paloma shares spellbinding set at The Sylvee

Paris Paloma performed at The Sylvee as a part of “The Fatal Flaw” tour, singing to themes of feminism, toxic masculinity and shared female resilience

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Free Lamanda Park Workshop Hands Would-Be Business Owners a 17-Item Checklist

Starting a business in Pasadena comes with a list: a name, a legal structure, insurance, financing and a city business license that has to be renewed every year. A two-hour workshop Saturday at a Pasadena branch library aims to put that list in order. SCORE Los Angeles, the nonprofit presenting the session, says attendees will leave with a 17-item checklist of steps for getting a business established. The Pasadena Public Library is sponsoring the workshop, according to SCORE. The listing says the session is meant for people thinking about starting a business and for those who have recently started one. SCORE wrote that the program “cuts through the confusion and chaos” of figuring out what it takes to start a business. According to the listing, it covers the legal requirements for a start-up business, along with other practical steps worth taking. Beyond those basics, the session covers taxes, the elements of a business plan and marketing, according to the listing. It also weighs the pros and cons of different legal structures, examines the major causes of business failure and offers ways to avoid legal problems. Attendees will hear how SCORE can help new businesses succeed. Some of the rules a new owner must follow are local. The city’s Department of Finance requires that annual license to be displayed prominently at the place of business. Businesses that sell tangible goods also need a state seller’s permit showing their Pasadena address, and any business that prepares or sells food needs approval from the Pasadena Health Department, according to the department. Even charities are covered: “Charitable non-profit businesses are required to obtain a business license,” the department’s guidance says. SCORE lists two instructors for the workshop. Dick Mader, a SCORE mentor who serves on the chapter’s board of directors, started a media distribution

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Digital Brands Group Expands Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, Names Todd Kucinski Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Sports and Entertainment

AUSTIN, Texas, October 15, 2026--Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("DBG" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DBGI), a publicly traded company specializing in apparel and e-commerce, today announced that the appointment of Todd Kucinski as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Sports and Entertainment, a newly created leadership role focused on expanding year-round sports, entertainment, licensing and brand partnership opportunities across AVO’s growing portfolio of university relationships.

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Greenwich five-unit apartment building sells for $2.55M

A five-unit apartment building in Greenwich has sold for $2.55 million, or $510,000 per unit, according to town land records.

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QuEra Scientists Named Co-Principal Investigators on Three of Nine Teams in Department of Energy's Quantum Chemistry Program, Now Underway

/PRNewswire/ -- QuEra Computing, the leader in quantum computing, today announced that its scientists will work with three of the nine teams selected for the...

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Echosens and Gastro Health Partner to Advance Non-Invasive Liver Health Assessment and Metabolic Disease Management

/PRNewswire/ -- Echosens, the global leader in non-invasive liver assessment, today with Gastro Health, one of the nation's largest gastroenterology medical...

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Kaley Cuoco reveals new baby with Tom Pelphrey, shares daughter's name

Kaley Cuoco's family has become a party of four.

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Value of Things: By the Numbers

Is the Texans defense a part of the problem this year?

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Running for a cause: Baltimore Running Festival puts community first

At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Rob Fatzinger will begin the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half Marathon where no runner wants to start: in last place. But for Fatzinger, last place is exactly where he wants to be. He’s one of two official charity chasers participating in the 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival. For every runner he overtakes en route to the finish line, Corrigan Sports and the ...

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Unplugged: TV debates go dark this election season in Florida

Political candidates are skipping televised debates this year in Florida and elsewhere, in part because of fears of viral social media gaffes.

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The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of time on the candidates’ thought of heating, communication with constituents, property taxes, education costs, and other issues. It also was a time for the community to ask their own questions and see two candidates up close and personal at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department firehouse. Jim Vallette organized the hour-long event, which was moderated by Carrie Jones of the Bar Harbor Story. Ken Rozsahegyi provided technical support for the congenial event. House District 15 serves Brooklin, Deer Isle, Eagle Island Township, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut, Marshall Island, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Swan's Island, Tremont, and Vinalhaven. Jones advised as she began the question and answer part of the event, ”Treat everyone here like they are going to be the ones who might give you a ride in a rainstorm, pull your pet out of a burning building, or be the one grading your kids’ papers at school, okay?” She continued. “That’s it. Tonight isn’t meant to be a gotcha debate. The goal is to give people in the district a chance to get to know both candidates, hear what they care about, and understand what they’d actually try to accomplish in Augusta.” The questions and discussion throughout were kind. Eaton currently serves in the position. She’s a Democrat from Deer Isle, raised in a fishing family and has worked in nonprofits and volunteered for her school board. Noyes is unenrolled (politically) and from Southwest Harbor and currently a school board member, self employed as a mason. He focused on fiscal issues throughout the forum. Eventually, at Jones’ prompting, the candidates played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” for who would go first for their closing statements. Noyes used the opportunity to urge others to head to the ballot. “Whether you vote for me or Holly, it’s important that people vote,” Noyes said. He hoped the voter turnout in the district would be over 35 percent because that would mean people were truly engaged. Eaton stressed that she’s a Democrat, but in Augusta, her role isn’t about party. “I am a Democrat, but when I go to Augusta, I am there to represent the people of District 15. I want people to feel as though I’m accessible, that I’m responsive, and that I show up for the district,” Eaton said. Being there for others was vital, she explained. “When something comes before me in Augusta, I try to look at it through the lens of the people and the communities that I represent. How will this affect the people who live here? Does it make it easier or harder to raise a family here, to operate a small business, to work on the water, to afford a home, to keep our schools open, or provide the essential services our communities depend on?” Eaton said. Noyes spoke about fiscal responsibility and about the state being more responsive to communities and the ideas that come from them. “I feel that we desperately need to restore some fiscal sanity, a little bit. So when the legislature meets again,” Noyes said, “it could be critical for Maine residents that we don’t keep digging this hole that we’re in financially and keep raising our taxes so the struggling families struggle even more.” The two answered a series of questions from Jones, then answered questions from the audience and participants via Zoom. Jones asked what they heard the most from people about what was making their lives hard and what can the legislature in Augusta do it about those issues. Both spoke to concerns about heating oil costs. Noyes spoke to the three H’s: health, home, and heat. Eaton and Noyes spoke to the burdens of families with lower incomes, with Eaton mentioning LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program). They both were in favor of free community college and trade programs. They both supported the working waterfront. Both said that data centers—such as the one proposed in Eastport, which is out of the district—should be a local decision, but neither were in favor of it. The working waterfront was supported by both. Eaton’s served on the Maine Marine Resource Committee in the legislature. She advocated a diversity of fishing resources and less of a reliance on lobstering. Shrimp, she hoped, would make a comeback. Noyes worried about out-of-state pressure on the lobstering industry, also spoke of shrimp harvesting timings, and said he supported the lobstering industry. QUICK NOTE Carrie Jones is, obviously, the co-founder of the Bar Harbor Story, which made us have a bit of a hard time putting out this story and thinking it through and how to present it. We ended up with this article. The debate in its entirety is below, many thanks to Ken and Jim for making it publicly available. UPCOMING AND PAST EVENTS The following events are or were organized by the League of Women Voters Downeast. DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 13 Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Candidate Forum: House District 13 125 State St , Ellsworth Featuring candidates Michael Cunningham (D) and Russell White (R), moderated by Cyndi Wood, managing editor of the Ellsworth American. DEMOCRACY FORUM Friday, Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Democracy Forum — Election 2026: What’s on Your Ballot RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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Mourinho Empathically Denies the Departure of Endrick

Endrick contributed to Real Madrid’s glorious late comeback against Roma on Wednesday, getting significant minutes for the first time in the season. José Mourinho reiterated that he wanted to keep ...

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TreasurUp and Apideck Partner to Accelerate ERP-Embedded Banking for Business Banks

Apideck connects the joint bank and TreasurUp capabilities to the full portfolio of accounting and ERP systems.

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Spartans Wire Big Ten Football Picks: Week 7

Check out our picks against the betting spread for each of the Big Ten games this week

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Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience, a Cognitive Science Speaker Series Presentation | Events

Speaker: Danielle Williams, Ph.D. Title: Computational Models as Liminal Models in Neuroscience Short Bio: Danielle is a philosopher of mind and science whose research examines the role of computation in our theories and explanations of the mind and brain. Her work brings together philosophy of mind, cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, with particular interests in computational theories of mind, computational modeling, and the relationship between different explanatory and modeling strategies in the mind sciences. She also investigates philosophical questions raised by contemporary AI, including the nature of opacity in computational models and its implications for explanation in cognitive science. Alongside this work, she is a historian of cognitive science and AI, examining how the development of computer technology has shaped our conceptions and models of the mind and brain. Abstract: Scientists rely on various types of models to make sense of their phenomena of interest. This has led philosophers to take up a range of semantic, ontological, and epistemological questions about how models represent, what kinds of things models are, what we learn from models, and how they explain. One type of model that has been of particular interest to philosophers is the computational model. Computational models are commonplace in the mind sciences in general and neuroscience in particular, with many asking how computational modeling can help us understand the nervous system and its contribution to cognition and behavior. These questions are particularly pressing in neuroscience, as computational models have become a dominant framework for making sense of cognition. Thus, old questions about model-based science have re-emerged within the context of neuroscience, with many philosophers looking to established frameworks to understand how computational models represent, explain, and contribute to theory development in neuroscience. These established frameworks, however, characterize computational models as a homogeneous type which cannot capture actual modeling practices in neuroscience. In this talk, I argue that computational models in neuroscience are best typed as a kind of liminal model, a type I introduce to capture how the status of a computational model is determined by the epistemic context in which it is deployed. Indeed, the category to which a computational model belongs shifts according to the role it plays within a given context. ASL-English interpreters have been requested. Light refreshments will be provided.

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New Report Summarizes Alaska Aquaculture Vision - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

NOAA has released the Gulf of Alaska Aquaculture Atlas Rollout and Webtool Planning Workshop Series Report, summarizing input gathered during a series of public engagement workshops held in Anchorage, Juneau, and Kodiak, Alaska in spring 2026. NOAA Fisheries hosted the workshops in partnership with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). Workshop participants included ... Read more

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Augustana Expands Government & International Affairs Department With Four Specialized Majors

In Fall 2026, the Augustana University Government & International Affairs Department expanded its degree program offerings to include more specialized majors — giving students focused pathways aligned with their interests, workforce demands and graduate school preparation.

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Is the EU research budget actually increasing?

Is a Horizon Europe budget of €158 billion a 10% cut or a significant increase to the EU’s support for research and innovation? What would seem like a question of fact has divided opinion in Brussels since the Irish presidency of the EU Council presented its negotiation box on October 10. The answer depends on factors such as how you adjust for inflation, whether you account for increases in overall EU wealth and if you care about absolute or proportional figures. The €158 billion budget in current prices, proposed by the Irish presidency of the EU Council, was quickly criticised by university lobbies and rejected by the high-level expert group led by former Portuguese science minister Manuel Heitor. It was also decried by the four pro-European political groups in the European Parliament. “How can Europe close its competitiveness gap while cutting the European Competitiveness Fund by 13% and Horizon Europe by nearly 10%?” asked a joint statement by the European People’s Party (EPP), Renew Europe, the Socialists and Democrats and the Greens/European Free Alliance. Together, these parties hold 63% of seats in the Parliament.In stark contrast, Irish foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said that the proposal “significantly increases investment in competitiveness, research and innovation,” Meanwhile, a presidency press release said that, compared to the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the proposal would “double the volume of competitiveness related programmes.” So, who is right? That depends on how you make the calculation.Compared to the Commission figure or the previous budget?The first thing to notice is the difference in baselines. When the MEPs say the Irish presidency will cut Horizon Europe by “nearly 10%” they are using the European Commission proposal for the MFF from July 2025, which allocated €175 billion in current prices to Horizon Europe. However, when the Irish foreign affairs minister said the research and competitiveness budget is increasing significantly, she is comparing it to the 2021-27 MFF, which had a Horizon Europe budget of €84.9 billion in 2018 prices.Her point holds when accounting for inflation. Applying a 2% annual inflation rate, the calculation method used by the Commission, the 2021-27 Horizon Europe would have a budget of €97.5 billion in 2025 prices. In comparison, the Irish presidency’s €158 billion figure in current prices translates to €140 billion in 2025 prices. Does the ECF count?But there is more to the dispute. In its statements, the Irish presidency lumped the research budget in with the overall budget for competitiveness. The Parliament statement, however, kept the two separate. This matters because the next MFF includes plans to add a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) to fund programmes meant to boost the continent's competitiveness. The Irish negotiating box allocated €245 billion in current prices to this programme.When this is added to the €158 billion for Horizon Europe, as well as programmes such as the EU education programme Erasmus+, the total for “competitiveness, prosperity and security” in the Irish proposal becomes €514 billion in current prices. But it is still uncertain how big a share of this competitiveness budget would go to research. The Commission proposal of July 2025 for the MFF included clear links between the ECF and Horizon Europe, indicating some ECF money will go to research. At the same time, the structure of the ECF is still being negotiated, and a substantial part of its budget is expected to support non-research activities such as defence manufacturing, decarbonisation and digital infrastructure. Related articlesCouncil floats 9.6% budget cut to next Horizon EuropeResearch community to appeal to national governments over planned EU budget cutEU own resources ‘essential’ for future research budget, says leading MEPSo, it is by looking at competitiveness rather than research, or combining the two, that the Irish presidency can claim that its proposed budget will significantly increase investment in competitiveness, research and innovation.According to the Irish presidency proposal, Horizon Europe and other competitiveness-related programmes in the current multiannual budget received €221 billion in current prices. However, since this money is being distributed from 2021 to 2027, it is not directly comparable to the €514 billion in current prices which will be distributed from 2028 to 2034.Research as a proportion of the MFFBut the relative rise in competitiveness-related programmes points to another important distinction: whether you look at the research budget in absolute terms or as a share of the overall MFF. Here, too, the size of the research budget has risen, although only slightly. In the 2021-27 MFF, Horizon Europe accounted for 7% of the total budget. In the Irish presidency’s proposal, it amounts to 8.7%. The share for the total competitiveness envelope went from 17.7% in the current MFF to 28.1% in the Irish presidency proposal.This proportional share may seem irrelevant to universities looking for research funding, but it is becoming significant as budget negotiations between the Parliament, the Commission and the Council begin. On October 2, a group of 17 southern and eastern European countries sent out a statement calling for the EU agriculture and cohesion budgets to be protected. The Parliament’s co-rapporteur on the budget, Siegfried Mureșan of the EPP, has also said that the research envelope is likely to be cut disproportionately as the budget is slimmed down during negotiations.

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UMass Memorial Health Announces Unified Data Platform Multi-Year Initiative, Investments in AI-Powered Innovation in Partnership with Accenture and Microsoft

NEW YORK & WORCESTER, Mass., October 15, 2026--UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with Accenture and Microsoft to modernize its data platform.

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Commentary: Missouri’s education board was designed to resist politics. Transparency is essential

Most Missourians probably could not name a member of the State Board of Education. Most could not explain why board members serve eight-year terms or why Missouri’s Constitution limits the number of members from the same political party. That is understandable. The State Board was never intended to be a political institution that attracted significant […]

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Woodbridge neighborhood gets another 60 units of affordable housing

Canfield Parks Apartments is a project from the nonprofit Woodbridge Neighborhood Development and Cinnaire Solutions.

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'Cambrian Explosion': Freshfields Partners Discuss Spinning Out AI Business, Market Reacts

Market figures react to the news, reported by the FT, that the firm is considering carving out Freshfields Lab, its AI unit.

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Leading life science organizations collaborate for second London Bio-Innovation Week

One Nucleus, The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS), and ELRIG today announced that they will be collaborating during the second London Bio-Innovation Week, to facilitate multi-event and community networking and partnering opportunities for life science companies, academic researchers, bio-entrepreneurs, investors and advisers.

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Ford Racing Parts thrives selling crate engines to gearheads

Collectors replace or upgrade engines in everything from Ford Mustangs, Broncos, F-150s, Fairlanes and Galaxies to Chevy Camaros and Chevelles.

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NVIDIA Expands Advanced Technology Access for Europe’s Scientific Community Through Open Learning Resources, Collaborations and Compute

NVIDIA’s participation in the European Commission’s AI in Science Enablers Initiative deepens its commitment to supporting the pursuit of scientific progress across the region.

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Watch out for deer during mating season

PROVIDENCE – It’s deer mating season, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and dusk.

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Va. lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth

Federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program money can no longer be used for certain gender-affirming care to young people in Virginia and other states, after a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule took effect on Oct. 13.

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Business taxes explained: City of Savannah to host resource event

The City of Savannah’s Revenue Department is hosting Business Tax 101 on Thursday, a resource event for current business owners and anyone thinking of becoming one.

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Adding fuel to the fire: Trump’s diesel deal stokes European concerns

The U.S.-Russia agreement is leading to deepening worries for Europe about the long-term future of its partnership with America.

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What Dolly Parton’s estate fight reveals about family business succession

Parton, the legendary American singer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, left an estate estimated at $450 million.

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Oct 15 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
July 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report

In July 2026, 77 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office In July 2026, 77 healthcare data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights, involving the protected health information of more than 33 million individuals. That’s a 10% month-over-month increase in data breaches and a 642% increase in affected individuals.

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Oct 15 • 4:18 AM EDT • Health • hipaajournal.com
Ubisoft to reduce workforce across Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Mainz as part of "proposed voluntary departure plan"

Approximately 100 employees may be affected by cuts, which are reportedly taking place to "best position [its] German studios for the future"

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Oct 15 • 4:09 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
With No October Surprise in Sight, Republicans Try to Save Themselves

While midterms historically test the governing party, the current dynamic is particularly striking under Trump.

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Oct 15 • 3:52 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
Public Health professionals find connection through community theater

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Three Public Health Command Europe employees recently participated in “The Stinky Cheese Man”, a Kaiserslautern Military Community...

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Oct 15 • 3:06 AM EDT • Health • army.mil
Romania's nominated prime minister secures support ahead of confidence vote

BUCHAREST, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Romania's leftist Social Democrats said they will join the government of Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu while other parties pledged their votes, edging the

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Oct 15 • 2:52 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Pay for performance, not for politics

The North Carolina General Assembly approved substantial pay increases for public schoolteachers earlier this year. If a bipartisan commission has its way, teacher compensation will soar over the next few

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Oct 15 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • newsargus.com
FourNet Expands £65m Customer Experience and AI Business With SVL Acquisition

MANCHESTER, England, October 15, 2026--FourNet, the customer experience and AI transformation partner, has acquired SVL Business Solutions, creating a combined business with more than 230 people, over 450 customers and revenues of around £65m.

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Oct 15 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com