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Trump asks Zacharia to reconsider White House press secretary role

President Donald Trump has told press secretary Katie Zacharia to reconsider her role as his top spokesperson, he told reporters at the White House.

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Oct 16 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating

According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might not use the latest Snapdragon chipset due to overheating problems....

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Oct 16 • 12:50 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
World time to drop the leap second from May 2027

Global timekeepers have voted to end the practice of adding extra seconds to UTC, citing risks to computer systems and the prospect of the first-ever negative leap second.

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Oct 16 • 12:49 PM EDT • Technology • euronews.com
Candace Cameron Bure reveals “The View” asked her to return — and why she declined (exclusive)

“I don’t know that I really want to do it,” Bure tells EW.

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Oct 16 • 12:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Candace Cameron Bure declined to return to ‘The View’ for season 30

Candace Cameron Bure says ‘The View’ asked her to return for season 30, with the ‘Full House’ and ‘Special Forces’ star explaining to EW why she declined.

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Oct 16 • 12:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
WDBJ7+ Hometown Health Special: October 2026

WDBJ7+ Hometown Health Special: October 2026

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Oct 16 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • wdbj7.com
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Ducks Wire staff predicts Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Ducks Wire staff predicts Oregon vs. Nebraska, including final score picks, players of the game, and key matchup predictions.

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Oct 16 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Mike Rogers: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.

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Oct 16 • 12:14 PM EDT • Business • fox2detroit.com
“Musk” distributor Bleecker Street acquired by Outerlight Entertainment

Outerlight Entertainment, previously First Look Entertainment, has acquired indie studio Bleecker Street Media, fresh from its release of Alex Gibney’s new documentary, Musk, on Friday (October 16). Financial terms of ...

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Oct 16 • 12:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • realscreen.com
Blue shift: Yet another political forecaster shifts CD 25 race in Jared Moskowitz’s favor

‘The race doesn’t appear to have tightened, so we’re shifting it.’

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Oct 16 • 12:06 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Mental Health Awareness Week

Steve Carleton, Chief Clinical Officer with Porch Light Health joins us in studio to talk about Mental Health Awareness Week.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 PM EDT • Health • kktv.com
Red Bull New York Debuts New, Lower Prices on Fan Favorites at Sports Illustrated Stadium

Matchday just got better. Red Bull New York are always looking for ways to improve the experience at Sports Illustrated Stadium, and fan input is a big part of that. The latest step: lower prices on six fan-favorites, starting with the Saturday, October 17 match vs. Toronto FC. Crispy Fries

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • newyorkredbulls.com
John Mills urges Washington football OL to keep pushing forward

After struggling through the first half of the season, John Mills has urged Washington's offensive line to keep pushing forward.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lane Johnson's mental health advocacy may be the newly retired Eagle's most lasting impact

The star lineman made it more acceptable for men to acknowledge emotional distress and ask for help by opening up about his own depression battle.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • phillyvoice.com
The best Amazon deals this weekend: Score big brands like Yeti, Lego, Apple and more for up to 70% off

We found fabulous fall discounts on everything from kitchenware and vacuums to holiday gifts, headphones, skin care and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:57 AM EDT • Technology • shopping.yahoo.com
Bagley Cartoon: Risky Business

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Risky Business

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • sltrib.com
Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • wcax.com
Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

Billy Joel, 77, said he has a condition called hydrocephalus that has affected his balance. (Source: AP Images, Canva, DCC Gray News)

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • kold.com
A Time For Science to host STEM Expo

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A local science museum will host a STEM Expo this month. A Time For Science invites the community to interact, ask questions, and dive into the world of STEM with ed…

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Oct 16 • 11:28 AM EDT • Science • wnct.com
Health officials warn mosquito-borne illnesses confirmed on Gulf Coast

IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A warning from health officials about several mosquito-borne illnesses confirmed on the Gulf Coast: We're taking a look at what these illnesses are, where they are being reported and what's being done to stop the spread.

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Oct 16 • 11:13 AM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
Major independent political analyst moves Jared Moskowitz-Scott Singer congressional race to ‘lean Democratic’

“Democrats (are) in a decent position to hold this seat.” A major political handicapper, The Cook Political Report, moves South Florida’s 25th Congressional District contest to “lean Democratic.”

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Oct 16 • 11:08 AM EDT • Politics • sun-sentinel.com
Award-winning Business Husky Believes Success Is Something You Pass Along

Michigan Tech senior Jim Brisson's work to help students connect with business professionals, industries and the accounting community has earned him the 2026 Campus Influencer of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. He'll be recognized at MICPA's Celebrate Awards event on Nov. 11 in Detroit.

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Oct 16 • 11:04 AM EDT • Business • mtu.edu
Registration is open for high school winter sports

Registration is now officially open for high school winter sports for the City School District of Albany! Any student in grades 9-12 who is interested in trying out for boys' basketball, girls' basketball, bowling, cheerleading, boys' indoor track, girls' indoor track, spirit team, boys' swimming and diving, boys' wrestling and girls' wrestling is invited to register via Final Forms. Important: please note that registration for winter sports ends on Friday, Nov. 13. Practices and tryouts for winter sports begin on Monday, Nov. 16. FINAL FORMS Each season, the following must be done prior to the first day of tryouts and practices: A parent or guardian must initiate the registration process for their student-athlete in Final Forms, filling out the required forms such as Interval Sports Health History and the Athletic Consent Form. The student-athlete must sign and complete their required forms. A reminder that all students who would like to play an interscholastic sport need to have a current physical conducted within a year on file. PHYSICALS A physical conducted within the last 12 months is mandatory for any student interested in trying out for an athletic team and must be uploaded into the Final Forms platform. Families are encouraged to get a completed physical from their child's physician. If you are unable to get a physical from your child's physician, you can schedule a free physical with Whitney Young's school-based health center by calling (518) 573-2556. Additionally, the district physician will also be available to facilitate sports physicals at Albany High in room 4253 on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sports physicals on Nov. 12 and 13 are free and no appointment is necessary. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Please note that students must have a good attendance record and be in good standing academically to be eligible to participate in an athletic team. Eligibility is determined based on quarterly grades, and interim progress reports will serve as an important academic checkpoint for all student‑athletes. For additional details about academic eligibility, please see our Athletic Code of Conduct. For our winter teams, academic eligibility to start the season will be based on final first-quarter grades. The first marking period ends Nov. 13. Albany High offers free tutoring facilitated by Albany High teachers Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. for students who need extra help with their academics. See this flyer for additional details. IMPORTANT DATES Seniors, please mark your calendars for Senior Media Day for winter sports, which will take place on Monday, Nov. 30. All student-athletes playing winter sports will also participate in our winter sports picture days, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 15–Thursday, Dec. 18. Specific dates and times for each team will be shared once rosters are finalized. OPEN GYM SESSIONS Student-athletes are encouraged to check out our open gym sessions as they prepare for upcoming sports seasons. We’re looking forward to a rewarding winter sports season this year! If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at (518) 475-6310. Go Falcons!

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Oct 16 • 10:44 AM EDT • Sports • albanyschools.org
Talarico compares his campaign to David and Goliath after GOP invests over $158M against him

The Democrat faces more than $158 million in outside spending by Republican leadership and the world's richest man, Elon Musk.

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Oct 16 • 10:44 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Skubal Refused to Discuss Future After Dodgers Elimination

After a stunning NLCS sweep, Tarik Skubal faces a high-stakes free agency that could shatter records and ignite a bidding war between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.

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Oct 16 • 10:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Starlink a 'major card' for Ukraine, sudden speed limits show risk

The recent disruption of Ukraine's military-grade Starlink service has spotlighted the risks, as well as efforts to diversify communications options.

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Oct 16 • 10:34 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal plan to take another team photo including William Saliba after defender's omission

William Saliba was left out of Arsenals team photograph for the 2026/27 season earlier this week; Mikel Arteta explained it was taken because of commercial obligations despite defenders absence; club will retake image

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Oct 16 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Nebraska-Oregon Preview: Why the Huskers Must Win Early

Oregon’s quarterback uncertainty and vulnerable early-down defense give Nebraska a path to bowl eligibility and a defining win under Matt Rhule.

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Oct 16 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MATCH PREVIEW, pres. by Toyota: Red Bull New York Return to Sports Illustrated Stadium to Face Toronto FC on Pride Night

New York have posted a 16-1-2 mark against Toronto FC since Sports Illustrated Stadium opened in 2010

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Oct 16 • 10:13 AM EDT • Sports • newyorkredbulls.com
Alabama Department of Public Health discusses measles

Alabama Department of Public Health discusses measles

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Oct 16 • 10:04 AM EDT • Health • wbrc.com
Opinion: Before you vote for Chicago’s school board, ask candidates these four questions

Voters deserve to know how each candidate for the Board of Education would actually govern, say two Chicago-area professors.

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Oct 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
What's happening at the Waunakee Public Library

Circulation desk—608-849-4217 waupl@waupl.org

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Oct 16 • 9:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • hngnews.com
Christine Drazan says she’s her own person, but will it matter?

When asked if she’s MAGA, the Republican standard bearer in Oregon said she’s an Oregon Republican and her own person regardless of who’s in the White House.

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Oct 16 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org
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Can States Still Protect Public Health? The Risk of a Climate Regulatory Vacuum - Petrie-Flom Center

On Oct. 5, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has the potential to greatly impact state and local municipalities’ ability to fight widespread threats to public and environmental health.

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Durham’s newest shop offers custom apparel with focus on HBCU, Divine Nine gear

The business sells custom clothing and logo embroidering for businesses, schools, community groups, Greek-letter organizations, and others.

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Oct 16 • 9:10 AM EDT • Business • newsobserver.com
Morocco health alert issued due to diphtheria: US Embassy

In the North African country of Morocco, the country’s Ministry of Health reported a small diphtheria outbreak with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco in late September. Moroccan health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. This has prompted the US Embassy to issue a health alert for U.S. citizens in Morocco. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It spreads primarily from person to person through coughs and sneezes (respiratory droplets). Most Americans were vaccinated as children and have received Td or TdaP boosters as adults. The risk to U.S. citizens in Morocco remains low. U.S. Citizens may contact their local doctors if they would like immunizations. Embassy officials advise citizens to watch out for the following symptoms: Sore throat or hoarse voice, mild fever, a thick gray or white coating in the throat or nose, swollen neck and trouble swallowing or breathing. If you or a family member has trouble breathing or swallowing, please contact your local doctor. They also advise on the following actions concerning vaccines: Check your vaccination records and your family members’ records. Get a booster if you need one. Adults need a diphtheria booster (Td or Tdap) every 10 years. Make sure your children are up to date on their routine vaccines. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Oct 16 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com
Science Missed the Giraffe’s Only Relative Until 1901

Science ignored the okapi for centuries while Indigenous communities in the Congo knew it well, and even after a skull reached London in 1901, researchers struggled to explain what they were looking a...

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Science Missed the Giraffe's Only Relative Until 1901

Science ignored the okapi for centuries while Indigenous communities in the Congo knew it well, and even after a skull reached London in 1901, researchers struggled to explain what they were looking at. Today, this elusive giraffe relative faces threats that make it harder than ever to find, count, or protect.

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Oct 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • a-z-animals.com
Drinking 'Very' Hot Tea or Coffee Could Triple Your Risk of This Cancer, Huge Study Finds

The largest study of its kind to date.

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Oct 16 • 8:59 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Plague is stoppable. The next health threat may not be.

The word plague is scary. Centuries ago, the Black Death killed tens of millions of people and changed the course of history. Plague still kills people around the world, and the word still evokes catastrophe. New fears of plague surfaced on October 2, when a lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia. Reports suggested that she may have contracted plague through a laboratory exposure. Understandably, people were alarmed. On October 7, the World Health Organization called for the Russian Federation to be transparent about what it knew. WHO issued an update on October 10. Russian authorities told WHO that testing did not identify plague and that investigations found no laboratory release. WHO said confidence in its risk assessment remained limited and that further clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory information was needed. The cause of the woman’s illness remains unknown, and WHO says a laboratory-associated exposure cannot be excluded. As I explained in a recent interview, this incident is very unlikely to lead to a pandemic. Plague is still active, including in the U.S., which sees a handful of cases each year. But it is a disease we can prevent and treat. Plague doesn’t spread readily, and it responds to antibiotics. The standard response—isolate the patient, trace contacts, and administer antibiotics and monitor for symptoms among contacts for seven days—works. We have even planned for antibiotic-resistant plague. At CDC, we developed a playbook for antibiotic-resistant plague and ran exercises on how to find and stop it. CDC guidance anticipates engineered resistance and recommends two different classes of antibiotics if there’s reason to suspect it. There is no evidence that resistance—or even confirmed plague—is involved in this incident. We have thought through how to address plague, but we’re not ready for the next major health threat that emerges from a lab or from animal spillover to humans. What should concern people is how little stands between the world and the next pathogen to get loose. Since peak COVID, epidemic preparedness has fallen off the political agenda, but the risk is greater than ever. More labs handle dangerous pathogens with more ways to make those pathogens deadlier, and more people live and work in close contact with animals. There are actions we can take now: We need better lab safety in every country. The number of labs that work with dangerous pathogens has increased worldwide over two decades, but there’s no enforceable international standard and no inspection regime; the Biological Weapons Convention, fifty years on, still has no verification mechanism. Labs that study dangerous germs need strong safety systems, training, and oversight. We need to reduce spillover events. Three in four emerging human infections start in animals, and there’s a lot we can do to reduce spillover risk, but the world is doing very little of it. Live-animal markets are one place to act. For instance, closing live-bird markets helped control H7N9 influenza in China. Reducing opportunities for people to encounter infected animals can prevent infections before they become outbreaks. In The Formula for Better Health, which is now out in paperback along with the hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, I argue that labs do too many risky experiments with too many dangerous pathogens in too many institutions, and that every experiment should first answer one basic question: Is the likely benefit greater than the risk? Spillover risk can also be reduced: In the book, I discuss how Brazil cut its deforestation rate by 70% from 2004 to 2012 while increasing agricultural production and reducing risky contact between people and forest animals. We need faster detection and response. Delay costs lives. Strong surveillance, good labs, and trained responders can turn a single case into a small cluster of infections instead of an epidemic. Resolve to Save Lives has worked for nearly a decade to help countries find and stop outbreaks faster. The 7-1-7 target, which Resolve to Save Lives developed with partners in Uganda and elsewhere, provides a clear standard: detect within 7 days, notify within 1 day and complete all essential early response actions within 7 days. In Uganda’s Kasese district, for example, a review of a measles outbreak using 7-1-7 identified shortages of accessible funds, fuel, and vehicles that delayed the response. District leaders established funds they could access quickly. When, a few months later, the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever appeared, the district detected it in three days, notified authorities in one, and mounted an effective response in two. Only one case was confirmed, and the patient survived. Because funds were available before the emergency, authorities were prepared and able to act. This kind of preparation can’t wait until the next crisis begins. Plague is an old disease we that know how to stop. The next threat may be harder to recognize, harder to treat, and easier to spread. Safer labs, less risk of spillover, and faster outbreak detection and response need sustained investment now, while we still have time to prevent the next emergency. Share

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Oct 16 • 8:57 AM EDT • Health • tomfrieden.substack.com
HOMETOWN HEALTH: Epilepsy leading to greater risk of developing dementia before 65, study shows

Researchers said the overall risk of dementia is still low, and more study is needed to understand the link.

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Oct 16 • 8:49 AM EDT • Health • wdbj7.com
Dental hygienists stress importance of good oral health

Going to the dentist can cause anxiety for some. The best advice from a dental hygienist is to ask a lot of questions.

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Oct 16 • 8:39 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
Entertainment Virtual Reality Destination to Open in Skillman

A new business, oasisVRX, is opening at Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 Route 206 in Skillman, NJ on Saturday October 17, 2026 at noon. Friends, corporate groups, families, and gamers will have the opportunity to step inside the 3D digital world using a head-mounted display and motion controllers.

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Oct 16 • 8:36 AM EDT • Entertainment • themontynews.org
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Patrick Mahomes: Is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback entering Tom Brady-like second half of Hall of Fame career?

Patrick Mahomes is returning from a torn ACL at the end of last season and looks back to his best; will Kansas City Chiefs put together second half of career reminiscent of Tom Brady; watch Chiefs vs Chargers live on Sky Sports on Sunday at 9.25pm

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Oct 16 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
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Crown Sports Center is the Perfect Place for Proactive Entertainment and Games

We're exploring Crown Sports Center and discover why it's the perfect place for all manner of entertainment, games, and skill development.

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Oct 16 • 8:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • wboc.com
Ultra-Processed Foods and the Aging Brain: What Does the Science Say?

Eating more ultra-processed foods has been linked to increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other non-brain health effects, including diabetes and cancer. But why do these foods affect our brain health?

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • technologynetworks.com
Rice graduate students showcase innovative research at synthetic biology science cafe

The Science and Technology Policy Program at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a “science cafe” Oct. 13 to bring research to reality and answer questions from the public, giving attendees a look at projects underway in university laboratories and an opportunity to ask questions about the science, its potential applications and its implications for society.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.rice.edu
J. Harrison Ghee Exits Oh, Mary! Tour to Focus on Health Recovery

Alaska Thunderf*ck and John-Andrew Morrison will continue to lead the tour through early 2027, with further casting to be announced.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • playbill.com
This Is the No. 1 Risk Factor for Dementia That You Can Actually Prevent, According to a Geriatrician

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a geriatrician reveals the top modifiable risk factor for dementia during mid-life, and how to address it.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
FAU Receives $1.2M Grant to Expand Youth Mental Health Services

FAU’s College of Education has received a $1.2 million grant to expand free mental health services for children and families in Palm Beach County, with a focus on underserved youth and those with disabilities.

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Oct 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fau.edu
Elon Musk described Tesla's flying Roadster tech nearly 8 years ago

Musk told Marques Brownlee in 2019 that Tesla's Roadster would use cold-gas thrusters. The car briefly flew using that

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Oct 16 • 7:58 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Boise to hold celebration and ribbon cutting for McDevitt Youth Sports Complex

New Features at Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex. Photo: Courtesy Boise Parks and Recreation Visitors to Boise’s Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex (5101 N. Eagle Rd.) will find a number of new amenities now open to the public as city leaders celebrate the completion of a renovation project that began back in 2025. […]

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Oct 16 • 7:36 AM EDT • Sports • boisedev.com
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Taskmasters Greg Davies & Alex Horne Talk Dropout crossovers & unfiltered chaos in series 22

"A bit of willful disobedience."

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Oct 16 • 7:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
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Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office

Sen. Dan Sullivan attacked former Rep. Mary Peltola over reporting on high staff turnover and lobbying, while Peltola pointed to Sullivan’s increase in wealth while serving the public.

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Oct 16 • 7:16 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Big Dom, Elon Musk and George Santos. The Pa. campaign cameos are getting weird.| PA 2026 Newsletter

The rematch between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson heats up in Harrisburg. Philly Dems celebrate Bob Brady's 40 years with Big Dom and Joe Biden.

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Oct 16 • 7:01 AM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
Park Tower penthouse once asking $15M heads to auction with bids starting around $3M

The auction is more evidence that the penthouse condo market is looking for where prices should be.

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Oct 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
She Was Fired by Hegseth. Now She’s Campaigning for Congress.

Could Charleston send a Democrat to Congress?

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Oct 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
Maryland football vs. Rutgers preview

The Terps are looking to snap a four-game skid with their first Big Ten win.

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Oct 16 • 6:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Amazon listening device, foldable iPhone, Anthropic revenue

New AI listening devices from Amazon, preorders for the foldable iPhone, and Anthropic revenue. Here's the Morning Business Report for Oct. 16.

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Oct 16 • 6:38 AM EDT • Business • wfsb.com
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How to watch Kentucky vs Little Rock preseason game today

The Kentucky basketball preseason begins today against Little Rock. Here is how fans can watch the game.

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Oct 16 • 6:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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ChatGPT Can Now Look At Your Chrome Tabs To Do Tasks For You

The ChatGPT browser extension lets you compare information from your open tabs.

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Oct 16 • 6:06 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
‘The Compass’ at UW-Madison asks audience to weigh thorny AI questions

The play at Mitchell Theatre, showing through Oct. 25, turns the audience into jury members in a criminal case that hinges on a teen’s use of AI.

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Oct 16 • 6:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • captimes.com
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The Fatal Flaw of 911

A new book argues that as long as 911 defaults to police, people in mental health crises will be at risk for violent confrontations.

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Oct 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • themarshallproject.org
What’s at stake in the US senate race in Alaska?
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Oct 16 • 5:31 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Sports quiz of the week: love, songs, speedy skating and celebrations

Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, boxing, basketball, skateboarding, F1 and the NFL?

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
Should California taxpayers chip in to fund political campaigns? Prop 4 lets you decide

Proposition 4 would lift a ban that prohibits state and most local candidates from using public funding for their political campaigns. Proponents argue the mechanism helps more candidates run for office, but opponents are skeptical.

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Oct 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • lookout.co
Sullivan and Peltola clash in Alaska race that could decide Senate control
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Oct 16 • 4:58 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 perk will give new PC buyers 25 free Xbox games worth over $500

Gears of War: Reloaded and more Xbox free games will be given to PC players as part of Windows 11's latest promotion.

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Oct 16 • 4:50 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
They've done it. Scientists have found a green star. Here's the science behind the new discovery and the technicolour cosmos | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Astronomers have discovered that white dwarf stars can glow a variety of different colours, including the first known star that glows green.

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Oct 16 • 4:49 AM EDT • Science • skyatnightmagazine.com
Public health nurse talks about the moment she learned to ask for help

For StoryCorps, a public health nurse in Minnesota speaks with her college mentor about a moment when she almost gave up on her career aspirations.

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Oct 16 • 4:48 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Who shapes climate science? The equity question facing the IPCC

Early publication of the next global climate science assessment reports risks excluding scientists and research from the Global South, which are key to ensuring the findings are fair

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Oct 16 • 3:41 AM EDT • Science • climatechangenews.com
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Fish, Oil and Corruption: 6 Takeaways From Alaska’s Senate Debate

The Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, veered from serious discussion of high prices and economic challenges to blistering personal attacks.

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Oct 16 • 3:28 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Auburn Faces Difficult Decision at Center After Cole Best's Struggles

Auburn football faces questions at center after Cole Best struggled against Tennessee. Ahead of facing No. 1 Georgia, Alex Golesh could evaluate Kail Ellis, Cole Skinner and Kenneth McManus as offensive line alternatives, though a starting change appears unlikely this week.

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Oct 16 • 2:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Denver Broncos 17-14 Seattle Seahawks (OT): Denver defense overpowers Sam Darnold and defending champions

Denver Broncos defense stifles Sam Darnold to win 17-14 in overtime; Darnold was sacked five times and threw two interceptions including a decisive pick in OT; Broncos move to 4-2 and defending champions fall to 3-3

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Oct 16 • 2:30 AM EDT • Sports • skysports.com
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say

Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.

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Oct 16 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • wcax.com
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say

Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.

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Oct 16 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • fox5vegas.com
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say

Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.

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Oct 16 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • 1011now.com
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say

Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.

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Oct 16 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • wbay.com
Worker killed during robbery at east Las Vegas business complex, police say

Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting on East Flamingo Road after a business employee was killed during an attempted robbery by three suspects.

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Oct 16 • 2:05 AM EDT • Business • fox8live.com
Bitter personal attacks and Trump’s war in Iran highlighted in Thursday’s Senate debates in Alaska and Maine

Candidates faced off in heated debates Thursday night in two of the country’s most competitive Senate races, showing how bitter — and personal — each contest has become.

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Oct 16 • 1:07 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Most of Ken Paxton’s Money Can Be Traced to One Man: Elon Musk

The world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Oct 16 • 12:51 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state

Donald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks

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Oct 16 • 12:03 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Tesla Roadster reveal: more talent weapon than drivable car

Elon Musk unveiled the next Tesla Roadster. It's gymnastics routine could bring in some sales — but it's recruiting message might be more important.

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Oct 16 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
What's on Zuck's desk? We pushed Muse to figure it out.

Mark Zuckerberg showed off the new Muse Spark Open model, along with a few subtle flexes, by posting a snapshot of his office desk.

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Oct 16 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Controversy over Musk military system in Ukraine pitches relations with US into deeper crisis

The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Controversy over Musk military system in Ukraine pitches relations with US into deeper crisis

The worst crisis in US-Ukraine relations since last year’s Oval Office meltdown is deteriorating further over a dispute about who ordered a disruption to a critical Ukrainian military system running on Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.

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Oct 16 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber News After Elimination

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced news involving Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber on Thursday. The post Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber News After Elimination appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 15 • 11:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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As Solana opens a splashy China office, the crypto world asks how?

Solana’s fancy new Shanghai office has amazed some in the crypto industry, given such businesses are strictly banned in China.

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Oct 15 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • scmp.com
Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd shares rare message to ‘Star Wars’ fans alongside fellow child star from prequels

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in 1999’s ‘The Phantom Menace,’ shares rare message to ‘Star Wars’ fans alongside fellow child star from prequels, Daniel Logan.

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Oct 15 • 10:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
'We’re here for a business trip' | The Bills practice on the West Coast ahead of Week 6

The perks of staying out on the West Coast, what challenges Maxx Crosby brings, and Wednesday's injury report

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Oct 15 • 10:45 PM EDT • Business • buffalobills.com
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Tesla unveils what it says is a flying car

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday unveiled a car that he said will be able to fly, a feature long relegated to science fiction and Saturday morning cartoons.

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Oct 15 • 10:34 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
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Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second

Tesla unveiled its long-anticipated Roadster on Thursday during a dramatic event in which the vehicle used compressed-air thrusters to fly off a ramp and perform a midair maneuver.

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Oct 15 • 10:02 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Stars Sign Veteran Winger David Perron to Pro-Rated Deal

Dallas bolsters its forward depth with a low-risk gamble, betting that the seasoned Stanley Cup champion still has enough offensive spark to provide a cheap scoring punch.

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Oct 15 • 9:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Elon Musk donates over $150 million to Senate GOP group, assisting Ken Paxton
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Oct 15 • 9:22 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Elon Musk reveals a flying futuristic Tesla Roadster supercar

The revised Tesla Roadster has been a long time coming, with Elon Musk first showing off an earlier version back in November 2017.

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Oct 15 • 9:17 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris declines to apologize to student reporter in TV interview

“If she called me and asked I would tell her what bothered me,” Harris said in the interview.

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Oct 15 • 9:05 PM EDT • Politics • thebanner.com
Cardinals Chosen As Innovative Philanthropic Company Of Year By Phoenix Business Journal

Arizona Cardinals Official Team Website I Arizona Cardinals – AZCardinals.com

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Oct 15 • 8:43 PM EDT • Business • azcardinals.com
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