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4 The Weekend: A storm of entertainment happening in Southern Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — You can get conned, enjoy great music with a spectacular view or experience a rodeo with all the extras. All part of the fun happening 4

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Sep 3 • 6:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • kvoa.com
Football: Alienated Faithful

Ticket prices for Oregon Football may well be hurting the Autzen Experience

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Sep 3 • 4:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tulsa Health Department to Host Educational Presentation on Childhood Trauma

Tulsa, Okla. – [Sept. 3, 2026] – The Tulsa Health Department is hosting a free educational presentation focusing on how early traumatic experiences impact child development and behavior. The presentation In Safe Hands: How Everyday Relationships Heal a Traumatized Developing Brain is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon […]

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Sep 3 • 3:06 PM EDT • Health • tulsa-health.org
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Sept. 4 to 10

JAS Labor Day Experience, Sept. 4 to 6 The JAS Labor Day Experience 2026 will take place Sept. 4 to 6 at Snowmass Town Park. Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents the open-air festival, bringing world-class music...

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Sep 3 • 1:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • aspentimes.com
Pete Hegseth’s problems are getting harder to ignore

When GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary last year, he bypassed the big-ticket controversies over Hegseth’s personal life and instead focused on his lack of experience.

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Sep 3 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Deciphering black holes, problematic proteins, and ‘intelligent’ bacteria: 75 undergraduates experience Clark’s ‘Summer of Science’

Seventy-five undergraduate science majors at Clark spent the summer working closely with faculty mentors and diving deep into research. Their projects ranged from black holes in outer space to the ubiquitin protein system, whose dysregulation can lead to the development of cancer and other serious diseases.

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Sep 3 • 12:22 PM EDT • Science • clarku.edu
People on the Move: Leo Russo, PhD, Joins Life Science Cares Philadelphia Board of Advisors

Life Science Cares Philadelphia has welcomed Leo Russo, PhD, to its Board of Advisors, bringing more than 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in…

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Sep 3 • 9:14 AM EDT • Science • biobuzz.io
Free arts, cultural experiences this fall in Linn County

Fifteen arts and cultural organizations will participate in a weeklong “Free for All” event this fall offering free admission, tours and performances at venues ranging from the Cedar Rapids Museum

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Sep 3 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
Entertainment briefs | ‘4 Cool Bands’ perform at Arcata Playhouse

“SoniX at the Graves,” an immersive sound experience, is slated for Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka.

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Sep 3 • 6:31 AM EDT • Entertainment • times-standard.com
The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. For over 20 years…

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Sep 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • stories.purdue.edu
Planet Coaster studio Frontier Developments announces new title based on Disney IP

UK-based studio to fund, develop, and publish the title using experience in creative management simulation genre

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Sep 3 • 4:04 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Juliet Is Back! Lollipop Chainsaw's New Game Gets A "World Premiere Demo" At TGS 2026

"Get an early hands-on experience"

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Sep 3 • 12:55 AM EDT • Technology • nintendolife.com
The family business experiences: Loyola University Chicago

Students in Kathy McCauley’s MGMT 377 course are learning firsthand what it’s like to operate a family business and helping shape the future of family business.

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Sep 2 • 5:19 PM EDT • Business • luc.edu
Jenna Dewan — former Janet Jackson backup dancer and ‘Step Up’ star

Jenna Dewan and partner Val Chmerkovskiy addressed chatter around her ‘DWTS’ casting regarding her past dance experience on ‘Step Up’ and touring with Janet Jackson.

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Sep 2 • 4:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand

Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational systems to scale his footprint across the state.Cooke got his start in the Army’s Boots to Business program.“Boots to Business was instrumental in preparing me to start a company. The program taught me how to develop a business plan, conduct market and financial analysis and critically evaluate whether a business concept was actually viable,” shared Cooke. “What made the program particularly valuable was that the instructors and mentors had real-world business experience…At the end of the course, I had to present and defend that plan. From there, they directed me to SCORE, where mentors helped me further refine the plan. I eventually presented it to a bank, which was impressed with the level of preparation, and I secured the financing necessary to build the business.”As Cooke neared the end of his military career, he began to wonder what would come next. Through his faith and some valuable mentors, he found the right avenue for his entrepreneurial interests.“While working on my instrument pilot rating, my flight instructor happened to tell me about escape rooms and the economics behind building them. He thought they could make for an interesting business. I took the analytical skills I had developed in the military, along with what I learned through Boots to Business, and began comparing the escape-room model against other opportunities I was considering,” explained Cooke. Cooke opened his first Escapology location in Fayetteville in 2019.“My approach was to start small and prove the model. Fayetteville made sense because I was already there, understood the market and could minimize my initial risk. It also became clear very quickly that I needed a partner that could provide the creative design, branding and industry knowledge that I did not have. After researching a number of options, Escapology became that partner,” added Cooke.Following the success of his initial venue in Fayetteville and a venue in Charlotte that opened in 2023, Cooke recently expanded into Raleigh with his third Escapology venue at Crabtree Valley Mall.His North Carolina footprint now includes:Fayetteville: A 5-room venue launched right after his Army transition in 2019.Charlotte: A 10-room venue opened in 2023, doubling his original operational footprint.Raleigh (Crabtree Valley Mall): A 6-room venue opened in May 2026, with plans to expand to 10 full rooms.Beyond his venues, Cooke expanded his local footprint by launching Jade Solutions in Aberdeen, N.C., an OEM manufacturing business that now builds prop and technical solutions for Escapology venues systemwide.Cooke shared that his long-term goal is to continue expanding Escapology in a healthy and sustainable way while enjoying the journey. “I actually did not start an entertainment business because I personally loved escape rooms. I started a business because I love the game of business itself. Growing up, I loved military simulation games and business tycoon games. I eventually had the opportunity to experience the first of those in the real world — I went to war, led troops and played my part in the military. Today, I would much rather apply that same drive to the real-world game of building businesses.I don't play business computer games anymore. I get to wake up and do it for real every day,” shared Cooke.

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Sep 2 • 4:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • bizfayetteville.com
A new way to read, watch, and listen to Business Insider

Business Insider is introducing a new homepage experience that brings our written, video, and audio coverage together in one place.

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Sep 2 • 3:39 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Public health in practice: Faith, community and student partnership across NC - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

September 2, 2026 This summer, students from the Gillings School took their learning beyond the classroom through Practice-in-Place, a community-engaged practicum experience of the Gillings Public Health and Faith Communities Initiative.

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Sep 2 • 2:03 PM EDT • Health • sph.unc.edu
Teacher Research Academy connects educators to LLNL science

For nearly 30 years, LLNL has offered Teacher Research Academy (TRA) to middle school, high school and community college teachers looking for unique professional development experiences. At no cost to educators, TRA workshops offer classroom-focused applications of LLNL's groundbreaking science and technology. Over two weeks this summer, four different TRAs were offered as two-day workshops: Understanding Energy Technology, Drone Design & Application, Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Classroom and Data Analytics for STEM Labs using AI. Understanding energy technology This session

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Sep 2 • 12:58 PM EDT • Science • llnl.gov
Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

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Sep 2 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sandiegouniontribune.com
19 Overhyped Things That Eventually Flopped

"3D movies. ... It was a gimmick that added nothing to the moviegoing experience. I knew it would fail."

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Sep 2 • 9:16 AM EDT • Technology • buzzfeed.com
Yahoo Sports and Apple TV Team Up to Bring “The Cooligans” to a Live MLS Alternate Broadcast

NEW YORK (Wednesday, September 1, 2026) – Yahoo Sports and Apple TV are teaming up this season to deliver an alternate broadcast for select live Major League Soccer (MLS) matches, bringing fans a new way to experience the action with Yahoo Sports experts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco of “The

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Sep 2 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • mlssoccer.com
Rural Internship Teaches CALS Student the Business of Bison

Through the CALS Rural Works! Internship Program, animal science major Lauren Schulte-Hock got firsthand experience in both business operations and animal care at Sunset Ridge Bison Ranch in Roxboro, North Carolina.

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Sep 2 • 8:22 AM EDT • Business • cals.ncsu.edu
ATLAS publishes first paper on Public Engagement with Science

You can’t exactly take the ATLAS experiment on tour. At 7,000 tonnes and buried 100 metres underground at CERN, it’s not easy to move. So, for more than a decade, the ATLAS Collaboration has found another way to bring the experiment to people around the world: live, interactive virtual visits with the scientists who work on it. In a recent paper published in the European Physical Journal Plus, the ATLAS Collaboration documents the evolution and impact of its flagship Virtual Visits programme. The paper is the Collaboration’s first publication focused specifically on science education, communication and outreach. It traces the programme from its beginnings as an experimental outreach effort in 2010 through its growth into a global programme – connecting classrooms in the Amazon, schools in the Himalayas and even a research station in Antarctica. Drawing on data collected between 2019 and 2025, the paper examines the programme’s reach and impact. Global reach, local connection Figure 1: World map showing the number of virtual visits across participating countries from 2019 to 2025. Cooler colours (purple and blue) are used for countries with fewer visits, and warmer colours (red and orange) for countries with more visits. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. While visiting CERN in person is an unforgettable experience, financial and logistical barriers can make such a trip difficult for many students and public groups. Video conferencing has allowed the Collaboration to break down these barriers: between 2019 and 2025, the Collaboration hosted 698 virtual visits, engaging tens of thousands of participants across nearly 70 countries (see Figure 1). Interactivity is central to the programme. Far from simple one-way broadcasts, Virtual Visit audience members are encouraged to engage in conversation with the scientist(s) hosting the visit. Most hosts are volunteers from the ATLAS Collaboration, who bring their diverse scientific expertise, language skills and cultural backgrounds to each visit. Where possible, audiences are paired with volunteer scientists who share their native language and cultural background, making it easier to engage, ask questions and connect with the hosts. Between 2019 and 2025, Virtual Visits were held in 19 different languages. The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. Constant evolution Figure 2: The number of ATLAS Virtual Visits organised annually since 2019. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The ATLAS Virtual Visit programme has continuously evolved to enhance the visitor experience. Early sessions were hosted directly from the ATLAS Control Room before transitioning in 2014 to a dedicated space in the ATLAS Visitor Centre, equipped with modern videoconferencing technology. In 2019, the ATLAS Collaboration expanded the programme’s reach, introducing live Virtual Visits from the experimental cavern during year-end maintenance stops and long LHC shutdowns. These exclusive sessions take participants beyond the ATLAS visitor platform, offering real-time, up-close views of the towering detector. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person gatherings worldwide, demand for virtual engagement surged. The ATLAS Collaboration adapted rapidly by introducing Open Virtual Visits streamed via Zoom and YouTube, allowing individual science enthusiasts and families to join live guided tours. Figure 2 shows that the programme reached a peak of 155 visits in 2021 and has since maintained around 100 visits per year, demonstrating sustained engagement beyond the pandemic-driven increase. More than just a tour Beyond participation numbers, the paper highlights the positive impact on participants and educators. Teachers report successfully integrating Virtual Visits into their physics curricula, sparking sustained curiosity and in many cases inspiring students to pursue STEM studies and careers. Feedback received also highlighted how the direct dialogue with ATLAS scientists has given students an authentic and personal perspective on particle physics, helping them connect what they learn in the classroom with the people behind ATLAS research. Looking ahead, the programme will continue to evolve with new technologies and communication platforms. The goal is simple: to give even more audiences the opportunity to engage directly with particle physics and make fundamental science open to all. Learn more Breaking barriers: the impact of ATLAS Virtual Visits in science communication (Eur. Phys. J. Plus 141, 874 (2026), arXiv:2601.22457, see figures) ATLAS Virtual Visit Dashboard Register for an ATLAS Virtual Visit

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Sep 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • atlas.cern
Topgolf, Family Entertainment Group team up to create exceptional guest experiences

Family Entertainment Group, a national developer and operator of entertainment experiences, is partnering with Topgolf to create exceptional guest experiences through customized entertainment solutions and operational excellence. The phased rollout follows a successful pilot program at seven Topgolf venues, according to a press release

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Sep 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • retailcustomerexperience.com
Women in Science: Dr Sabina Auhunas - TIB-Blog

The blog series “Women in Science” introduces women from the TIB who give insights into their careers and personal experiences in science. Dr Sabina Auhunas studied Pharmacy at Bogomolets National Medical University, and obtained her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine in Kyiv and is now working at TIB (Open Science Lab). In this interview, she talks about diversity, shifting directions and persistence in academia.

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Sep 2 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • blog.tib.eu
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The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better

Do you ever feel like your emotions control you instead of you controlling them? Maybe you lash out at someone after a long day at work or indulge to avoid a stressful situation. It’s called emotional dysregulation and don’t worry – we all experience it at some point. Luckily, there’s a better way of dealing with our feelings: building emotional intelligence. That may seem daunting, but Short Wave is here to guide you through everything from understanding the importance of emotions to how we can repair our relationship to them.Interested in learning more about your brain and your feelings? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org. We might cover it in a future episode!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. It includes perks like bonus episodes, early access, archive access, curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Sep 2 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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New investment into perinatal care could help Iowa mothers with mental health concerns

A Coalville mother recounts her experience with postpartum psychosis, as Iowa invests federal funding to improve access to perinatal mental health resources.

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Sep 1 • 11:32 PM EDT • Health • kcci.com
NVIDIA DLSS 5 Launches in NBA 2K27 September 3rd, DLSS Comes to STAR WARS Zero Company, Onimusha: Way of the Sword & The Blood of Dawnwalker

Each week, new games and apps integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. In the last few days, STAR WARS Zero Company and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 have launched with DLSS....

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Sep 1 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
From Israel to international markets: How geography shapes digital entertainment apps

From local regulations to payment systems and user experience, geography plays a defining role in shaping how digital entertainment apps work across international markets.

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Sep 1 • 2:28 PM EDT • Entertainment • jpost.com
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Phillies and Nemours Children’s Health Honor Young Cancer Warriors at Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, September 6

The Phillies and Nemours Children’s Health will host their 10th annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday, September 6, at Citizens Bank Park, featuring heartwarming moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children and families affected by cancer before and during the game against the Atlanta Braves. The on-field tribute will begin

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Sep 1 • 11:03 AM EDT • Health • mlb.com
Marine Science Career Accelerator Helps Student Careers

New, hands-on program aids students in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce by offering professional certifications and field experience

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Sep 1 • 10:40 AM EDT • Science • bu.edu
Strengthening bacterial meningitis surveillance in Central America

San José, Costa Rica, 20 August 2026 – Approximately 25 representatives and experts from seven countries participated in a subregional workshop organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to strengthen epidemiological and laboratory surveillance of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis caused an estimated 5,000 deaths in the Americas in 2021, one-third among children under 5, and approximately one in four survivors experience permanent sequelae.

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Sep 1 • 10:17 AM EDT • Health • paho.org
Business owner turned positive experience with childcare into school for others

This week's Up-and-Comer is Paige Berg, franchise owner of Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge.

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Sep 1 • 9:43 AM EDT • Business • siouxfalls.business
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE): A Steady Cash-Generating Business Ignored in a Speculative Market

Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its ‘Small Cap Strategy’ Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Strategy underperformed the Russell 2000 in the second quarter as the benchmark experienced one of its strongest risk-on rallies in recent memory, although the strategy remained ahead year-to-date. The quarter was defined […]

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Sep 1 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Family Entertainment Group Expands Hospitality & Entertainment Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with Topgolf

/PRNewswire/ -- Family Entertainment Group (FEG), one of the nation's premier developers and operators of entertainment experiences, today announced a new...

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Sep 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
LG ELECTRONICS AND MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL ENHANCE TRAVELER ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE WITH NEW GUEST ROOM TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

News Summary Marriott International Inc. and LG Electronics have jointly developed a new cloud-based guest room entertainment and technology platform to...

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Sep 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
All the major entertainment venues opening in metro Phoenix

The year has had major entertainment openings already, including the Arizona Boardwalk Big Wheel and Harkins Theatres 4D experience with more to come.

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Sep 1 • 8:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • azcentral.com
Keenova Marks the 2nd Annual National Hand Health Month with New Dupuytren's Contracture Mixed Reality Experience and Awareness Initiatives

/PRNewswire/ -- Keenova Therapeutics plc today announced plans for the 2nd Annual National Hand Health Month (HHM), a nationwide U.S. observance held each...

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Sep 1 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Pajaro Valley Unified hires new chief business officer after years of CBO turnover

Pajaro Valley Unified School District's governing board hired Victoria Knutson, currently Newark Unified's chief business officer, to fill the CBO role at a $248,418 salary — the district's fourth person in that position in roughly three years, as trustees hope her experience will help guide upcoming school closures.

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Sep 1 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • lookout.co
Business school implements AI as ‘core service,’ keeps ethics at forefront

As artificial intelligence rapidly changes, the business school's classroom experience changes with it. The school emphasizes a foundation in ethics so that humans and machines can work hand in hand to accomplish great things.

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Sep 1 • 2:07 AM EDT • Business • baylorlariat.com
Night owls experience more mental health issues than early birds and take longer to recover from work

Balancing work and personal life is more challenging for evening types, or "night owls," than for morning types, or "early birds." Evening types have a harder time recovering from work and are more likely ...

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Aug 31 • 10:20 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Lionel Richie hospitalized after Missouri tour stop: Report

Two months after postponing concerts due to health issues he experienced on stage, Lionel Richie has reportedly been hospitalized following a show.

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Aug 31 • 8:41 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
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Cowboys to add Super Bowl-winning OT to practice squad

The Cowboys are adding Wanya Morris to the practice squad. The veteran tackle has 43 games of experience and a Super Bowl ring.

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Aug 31 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Business News September 2026

• Fall at the Farmers Market • The Fraud Clock is Ticking • Remodel to achieve your Forever Home • Roger, the Computer Guy! • Cornell Farm’s Century Farm Celebration • Grand Opening Celebration at OR Credit Union • The Confidence Within: an educational pelvic wellness experience • Back-to-School Dinner Dilemma, Solved

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Aug 31 • 6:24 PM EDT • Business • cedarmillnews.com
Polis announces ‘Governor for a Day’ contest for Colorado students

Colorado seventh and eighth graders have the chance to experience a day in the life of the governor through a new contest launched by Gov. Jared Polis. The “Governor for a Day” competition will give one student the chance to see firsthand how state government works, shadowing Polis during a typical workday. It appears to […]

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Aug 31 • 5:54 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Half of women experience hair loss. Can this supplement actually help?

The brand behind URO Vaginal Probiotic is entering the hair wellness category with new supplement designed to help women experiencing hair thinning and shedding.

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Aug 31 • 4:08 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Meet the Newest Members of Poole’s Graduate Business Community

This fall, 291 students joined Poole College of Management’s graduate business programs, bringing experience from fields including technology, education, accounting, marketing, financial services and the military. Meet six incoming students and learn about the paths that led them to NC State, what they hope to gain and where they plan to go next.

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Aug 31 • 3:07 PM EDT • Business • poole.ncsu.edu
Experience Bayou Sol: The only full service aerial entertainment company in SWLA

The Lake Charles based company is the only aerial entertainment company in Southwest Louisiana, offering performances, workshops, private lessons and entertainment for a variety of events.

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Aug 31 • 1:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • kplctv.com
Carson College of Business appoints Christopher Cooney to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship

Cooney brings extensive experience mentoring student entrepreneurs and connecting them with industry as he works to expand the center’s partnerships, visibility, and reach.

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Aug 31 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • news.wsu.edu
Marshall Health Network adds five pediatricians to its care team

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health Network recently welcomed five pediatricians to its team of providers. Rita M. Ryan, M.D., professor and chair of pediatrics at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, is a board-certified neonatologist and nationally recognized neonatal lung specialist. She brings extensive experience as a clinician and pediatric leader, including previous service as pediatrician-in-chief at the Medical […]

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Aug 31 • 8:12 AM EDT • Health • news.marshallhealth.org
Illinois Announces Community Impact Partnership with Busey Bank, Carle Health and Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation

Student-athlete partnership will support community health, engagement and economic vitality across Illinois.

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Aug 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • fightingillini.com
Japan-South Korea business panel launched to address low birth rate

The group aims to enable the two countries to share knowledge and experiences in seeking solutions to their demographic challenges through private-sector cooperation.

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Aug 30 • 10:34 PM EDT • Business • japantimes.co.jp
Maui Chamber of Commerce and BizFlixTalk™ Bring Subsidized Business Growth Program to Maui Entrepreneurs

Maui business owners will have a new opportunity this fall to step back from the day-to-day demands of running a business and focus on what comes next through The Business Expansion Blueprint, a six-week interactive business-growth experience offered by the Maui Chamber of Commerce in partnership with BizFlixTalk.

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Aug 30 • 10:00 PM EDT • Business • mauinow.com
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Health taxes: Overcoming technical and political challenges, including illicit trade concerns, and lessons from country experience

A virtual side event ahead of the seventy-seventh session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific will explore how health taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages can reduce unhealthy consumption, generate revenue and support health priorities. Aligned with WHO’s 3 by 35 Initiative, the session will share country experiences in tax modelling, revenue allocation and addressing illicit trade, while highlighting practical strategies for advancing health tax policies. The event will be livestreamed on X, Facebook, YouTube and the RCM77 web page.

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St. Charles Park District: Building confidence, one Science experiment at a time

Column: Making soft, stretchy slime or dabbling in crafting Halloween-themed science experiences, there’s always a secret ingredient that instructor Lisa Lombardi brings to the table: Positivity, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the St. Charles Park District

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Aug 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • shawlocal.com
Razmania Sports Festival brings kids face-to-face with Lions players, trading cards in Pontiac

Kids got a sports experience they won’t soon forget this weekend. At Razmania Sports Festival, young fans had the chance to meet their sports heroes, participate in youth drills and explore the world of trading cards.

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Aug 30 • 12:33 PM EDT • Sports • clickondetroit.com
AirFest 2026 to Bring Four Days of Warbirds, Family Activities, and Aviation Entertainment to Cape May Airport

NASW Aviation Museum's AirFest 2026 will bring four days of aviation history and family-friendly entertainment to Cape May Airport. Visitors can explore historic warbirds, meet pilots and crews, enjoy live music and reenactments, discover STEM exhibits, and experience one of New Jersey's premier aviation events.

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Aug 30 • 10:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • vintageaviationnews.com
Akron brings Black Wall Street Experience to the community

The Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County celebrates Black Business Awareness Month with the Black Wall Street Experience. Inviting entrepreneurs to promote their business and network with likeminded individuals.

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Aug 30 • 9:50 AM EDT • Business • spectrumnews1.com
Akron brings Black Wall Street Experience to the community

The Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County celebrates Black Business Awareness Month with the Black Wall Street Experience. Inviting entrepreneurs to promote their business and network with likeminded individuals.

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Aug 30 • 9:50 AM EDT • Business • spectrumnews1.com
Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices

Hey all, Jason here. When this hits your inbox, I should be en route to the airport — not to go anywhere myself, just to pick up my better half. I must admit, it’s been strange to be home alone (well, with two dogs) for two weeks! Really lets me “optimize” to spending more time on reading/writing/working, whether that’s healthy or not! Looking forward to getting back into a (somewhat) more balance routine. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading Compare Notes With the People Who Built Modern Fintech Partner content: Remitly CEO Sebastian Gunningham. Increase founder Darragh Buckley. Linda Du, Co-founder & President at Valon. They’ll unpack the decisions behind building and scaling major financial products: what they got right, what broke, what they would do differently, and how AI and new infrastructure are changing the operator playbook. Most events tell you where fintech is going. NerdCon puts the people who built the present in the room and asks them what comes next. Expect an operator-led conversation grounded in real products, real trade-offs and lessons earned the hard way. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% on Regular tickets with code FBW20 before standard pricing ends September 11. Meet the Builders Things To Know & Other Good Reads Advent and Stripe Abandon $50 Billion Pursuit of PayPal (Bloomberg) Trump Family’s New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh (Wall Street Journal) The multiplying risks of financing data centres (FT) Let the Bond Market Speak (Wall Street Journal) Did we waste a crisis? Modest proposals to reform deposit insurance. (Fintech Takes Banking) Untangling Guggenheim: How Private Credit Built Its Own Universe (Net Interest) The Hater’s Guide To Circular Financing — Part One (Ed Zitron) Fiat Ventures Rebrands to FGV Capital, Announces $35M Oversubscribed Fund II (BusinessWire) Socure Announces Strategic Growth Investment at $5.2B Valuation and Acquires Agentic Operations Platform Fravity (Socure) Listen: When Consumer Protection Disclosures Work Too Well (Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast) Colorado Sues EarnIn For “Immoral, Unethical, Oppressive and Unscrupulous” Business Practices When Andreessen Horowitz led EarnIn’s $39 million Series B in 2017, Alex Rampell, a partner at the storied venture capital firm, described EarnIn’s small-dollar advance product as “free,” relying on “entirely on voluntary contributions instead of fees.” Rampell favorably compared EarnIn’s approach to typical payday loans, writing, “Payday loans historically have had the potential to be a slippery slope for consumers into financial distress: opaque systems and steep fees that are hard to repay and set individuals back further than where they started. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that kind of slide into debt can be extremely difficult to recover from.” But EarnIn’s product — which, the company says, isn’t a “loan,” legally speaking — ends up being anything but free for most users. While it is technically possible to take a no-fee advance from the company, most users incur “Lightning Speed” (instant funding) fees and/or ostensibly optional tips that combined can equate to annualized percent rates that can reach over 1,000%. With an average term of 9.77 days, even fees and tips that are small on an absolute dollar basis are equivalent to high APRs on an annualized basis. A lawsuit filed last week by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against EarnIn describes the company and its product and business practices quite differently than Andreessen’s Rampell; “EarnIn’s business practices are unfair because they are immoral, unethical, oppressive and unscrupulous,” the complaint, filed in District Court in Denver, Colorado, says. EarnIn’s marquee product, Cash Out, isn’t a loan, the company says, as Cash Out is not “[f]orward [l]ooking” because “[t]he money is transferred based on earnings to date,” does not carry a mandatory fee to access funds, and is “non-recourse,” meaning EarnIn cannot pursue recovery from users who don’t repay advanced funds. EarnIn is sometimes referred to as an “Earned Wage Advance” service. Though, unlike some others in the broader category, EarnIn does not integrate with employers’ payroll or time and attendance systems. Rather, EarnIn attempts to verify a user’s income and employment, by examining direct deposit transaction data in their linked external bank account, by using GPS location and Bluetooth data to estimate a user’s time spent at work, if they work in a fixed location, and/or by having a user provided a work email address. While repayment is theoretically optional, as EarnIn would have no recourse, such as reporting non-payment to the credit bureaus or a collections agency, this is anything but clear to users of the EarnIn app, Colorado’s complaint argues. During the process of taking a Cash Out, users must agree to a preauthorized debit of the amount advanced, plus any expedited funding fee and/or tips. Though users technically can revoke this ACH authorization, the fact that they have this right isn’t presented to users during the Cash Out process, but rather is included in linked terms and conditions few users are likely to actually read. And users who do wish to revoke their ACH authorization must do so three or more days before the scheduled transaction date by emailing EarnIn’s customer support. Similarly, EarnIn’s marketing claims that it carries “no interest” and “no mandatory fees” is technically true, but is not the reality for many of the app’s users, the Colorado complaint argues. Further, EarnIn has extensively marketed to users the ability to “access your pay today,” to get “instant” funds, and to get funds “the same day you work” — when, in reality, this speed of access was only possible by paying the additional, undisclosed Lightning Speed fee. The Colorado complaint highlights this contradiction specifically, noting: EarnIn tells consumers that they can ‘Make any day payday with EarnIn’ and that there no ‘hidden’ or ‘mandatory fees.’ For a consumer to access their pay on the same day requested, they would have to pay the Lightning Speed fee. In the fine print of the advertisement EarnIn discloses that ‘[f]ees apply to use Lightning Speed,’ a direct contradiction to the larger text of the advertisement, and a fact that would not be immediately understood by a consumer as ‘Lightning Speed’ is not defined nor explained. Like other small-dollar lending services, rather than explicitly charge interest, EarnIn collects a markup on the optional Lighting Speed fee, which, given the nature of the transactions, many users opt for, as well as offering users the option to leave “tips.” EarnIn leverages either Real-Time Payments (RTP) rails or push-to-card via debit rails if a user opts for the optional Lightning Speed. But while these capabilities cost EarnIn, on average, $0.075 or $0.20 per transaction, respectively, EarnIn charges users significantly more. Initially, EarnIn charged as little as $1.99 for Cash Outs up to $24. But EarnIn has hiked these fees multiple times, and now charges $4.99 for Cash Outs up to $75 and $6.99 for those over $75. According to the Colorado complaint, EarnIn leverages “dark patterns” to manipulate users and to make it more difficult to avoid tipping. Examples of these “road blocks” highlighted in the complaint include: As of 2023, in the EarnIn app, a consumer attempting to get a loan under the default settings had to make at least eighteen separate taps to complete the transaction and reduce the tip to $0. There is an alternative method to leave a $0 tip, via the “Custom tip” feature, but EarnIn made this option difficult to access by visually deemphasizing it and positioning it near devices’ “home” button. Using language and imagery such as “Tip to pay it forward,” “Your generosity supports the service + helps,” “Your tips make a difference,” and “[t]he APR for this cash out is 0%. Your tips help support us.” While Lightning Speed and tipping are, in theory, both optional, in practice, users nearly always ended up paying something. According to the Colorado suit, users were charged either a tip or an expedite fee for more than 92% of transactions, with an average APR of nearly 388%. And, although the advances are “non-recourse,” EarnIn successfully collects on nearly all transactions — 99.18%, according to the complaint, which, Colorado argues, “demonstrat[es] that EarnIn’s advances function as high cost loans, not voluntary payments.” The share of EarnIn users incurring fees — despite the product being marketed as 0% APR — is hard to reconcile with Andreessen investor Rampell’s favorable description of EarnIn vs. “opaque systems and steep fees” associated with payday loans, which, Rampell says, can be “extremely difficult” for borrowers to extricate themselves from. According to Colorado’s suit, EarnIn’s Cash Out product “trapped many consumers in extreme cycles of high-cost reborrowing.” The suit gives an example of one consumer in the state, who took out a whopping 1,151 loans, paying a total of $4,038.50 in Lightning Speed expedited funding fees on loans that averaged the equivalent of 1,421% APR. Another Colorado user, the suit says, took out 1,033 loans, paying $8,561.22 in tips and fees at an average APR of 1,539% . These types of usage patterns demonstrate “the severe and repeated financial harm caused by EarnIn’s illegal lending model,” the Colorado complaint argues. In aggregate, from January 2023 through July 2025, EarnIn extended 3.1 million loans to 56,778 users in Colorado — an average of nearly 55 transactions per person during the time period. EarnIn lent more than $300 million and collected more than $16 million from Colorado users in Lightning Speed fees and in tips. Ultimately, the Colorado complaint argues that “EarnIn’s Cash Outs are loans under Colorado law, and EarnIn’s contention that its product is not a loan based on its disclaimer of any legal repayment obligation lacks any real-world significance given how the Cash Out transactions actually operate in practice.” Colorado further argues that “EarnIn was not working with companies here in providing consumers with funds but acted as a third-party lender and charged illegally high rates, used deceptive design strategies to extract some charges, and trapped consumers in repeat borrowing. Colorado will continue to stand up for consumers and hold companies accountable when they violate our credit laws or attempt to evade them through misleading practices.” Colorado’s suit alleges EarnIn assesses finance charge in excess of that permitted by Colorado law, that EarnIn failed to make legally required disclosures to Colorado borrowers, that EarnIn made supervised loans to consumers without obtaining the requisite license, that EarnIn violated the state’s Deferred Deposit Loan Act, that EarnIn engage in unfair and deceptive trade practices, and that EarnIn made false or misleading statements concerning price. The suit seeks a court order enjoining EarnIn from violating relevant Colorado laws, for EarnIn to refund amounts charged in excess of state law, fees, costs, and penalties, and other relief the court deems to be just. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Q2 Quarterly Banking Profile: Five Quick Takeaways The FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, which is always worth a read, for the second quarter. The profile provides an aggregate snapshot about the overall health of the 4,238 institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, who, collectively, hold more than $26 trillion in assets and saw a total net income of more than $90 billion in the second quarter. Net income was up 12% vs. Q1 2026, with lower provisions and realized gains on securities helping to drive the improvement, somewhat offset by increases in non-interest expense and applicable income taxes. Overall net interest margin was basically flat quarter over quarter (up 1 basis point vs. Q1 2026), though community banks saw NIM grow by 10 basis points, to 3.81%. Unsurprisingly, given that interest rates haven’t changed, unrealized losses on securities changed little, edging up slightly to $326.7 billion vs. $325.1 billion in Q1 2026. Aggregate credit quality has remained benign, with asset quality actually improving slightly in Q2. Overall, institutions reported a 9 basis point decline in their past-due and non-accrual rate, to 1.44%. Net charge off rate also declined by 2 basis points, to 0.57%. And finally, the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund stands at $161.1 billion, making the DIF reserve ratio 1.48% — above the statutory minimum of 1.35%, but still below the designated target reserve ratio of 2%. [Paid Subscriber Exclusive] Nissan Withdraws ILC App, State Associations Plan BankChain Alliance, FDIC Defines “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” For First Time Automaker Nissan withdrew its application to charter a Utah industrial loan company and its corresponding application to the FDIC for deposit insurance last week, on August 19th. Nissan’s application had been outstanding for more than a year, as it originally applied in June 2025. Recent applications to the OCC to form national banks have been decisioned, one way or the other, substantially more quickly than has historically been the case.

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I go to a lot of conferences, often in beautiful cities I never actually see. Friends hear where I’ve been and ask depressing questions like, “Did you visit the famous museum?” No. I saw Ballroom C, the lobby bar and took out a loan to buy a Caesar salad. Having experienced some of the world’s […]

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Reflections on Weiser-Lopez, Crank-Killian debates

Thursday night, The Gazette and KOAA TV hosted two important candidate debates. The first featured incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who is just completing his first term representing El Paso County in Congress, and Jessica Killian, a Democrat who has served in the Army and has years of experience working in Washington, D.C. The second […]

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UNK students ‘find their fit’ in health and physical education program

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Northeastern introduces artificial intelligence combined majors, renames undergraduate data science programs

This fall, Northeastern will roll out 24 artificial intelligence, or AI, combined majors, which will replace its undergraduate data science majors. The rename of the data science major and its associated combined degrees “more accurately represents the scope and depth of the curriculum,” Christo Wilson, associate dean for academic programs and student experience, wrote in...

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Bionic Bloom Integrated Health Welcomes Kathryn Silver, MA, RMHCI as New Art Therapy Provider

Experienced art therapist expands access to creative, trauma-informed care for adults, adolescents and familiesTAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2026 / Bloom Integrated Health, home to and the Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute (NEI), today announced that St. Silver, MA, RMHCI has joined its team as a new therapy provider.

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Browns add Cornerback Depth Off Waivers from the Indianapolis Colts

The Browns added NFL experience in the defensive secondary, claiming cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts on Friday.

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New Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Research Program Offers Valuable Lab Experience

The Undergraduate Program for Research Immersion & Scholarly Mentorship will enable undergraduate students in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences to gain meaningful research experiences in the institute’s labs.

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Camp Eberhart & Beacon Health Foundation team to help families

The costs of summer camp can put the experience out of reach for some families.However, a new partnership is working to change that.Beacon Health Foundation and

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"Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026" Opens Today

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"Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026" Opens Today

AI Unlocks the Potential of Cultural and Creative Industries, Reshaping Digital Entertainment and Smart Living Experiences

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Family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures and live entertainment: Weekend events across mid-Michigan

Whether you're looking for educational programs, outdoor experiences or evening entertainment, communities throughout Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Isabella counties are hosting events throughout the weekend.

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Practicum experience enhances this MPH student’s research insights

By applying classroom learning to real-world research, Keya Chilka discovered new perspectives on public health and strengthened the skills needed to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations.

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Colorado’s hunting and fishing traditions rest on science, conservation and a proven heritage

By John Howard Eric Washburn’s recent column warns Coloradans the right to hunt and fish amendment is a Trojan horse designed to resurrect “cruel” practices voters have already banned and to elevate killing above every other form of wildlife management. The argument is passionate. It is also wrong on the text, the history, the experience […]

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Hamilton handed stern warning over handling of Ferrari frustration

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton should have handled his radio frustration at Zandvoort differently, arguing that a driver of his age, experience and standing within the sport should have shown greater restraint. Alongside Lando Norris’ victory, one of the main talking points to emerge from the Dutch Grand Prix was Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with Ferrari.

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Aldine Students Turn Food Truck Models Into Lessons in Business, Teamwork and Entrepreneurship

IMAGE For students in Marilyn Johnson’s business classes at Eisenhower Ninth Grade College Prep, a food truck begins with more than a menu. It starts with a question: What do their customers want? Over the past four years, Johnson has turned a classroom assignment into a hands-on business simulation that asks students to take an idea from customer research to a 3D food truck model — and build a business around it. The project recently received a boost when Greater Texas Credit Union presented Johnson with a $250 award recognizing her commitment to students and meaningful learning experiences. “I want students [...]

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The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science

“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Windows 11 Gets Major Taskbar and Start Menu Customization in New Feature Update

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new feature update KB5120998 for Windows 11, introducing significant visual changes to the user experience. Among the notable additions is the long-awaited expanded taskbar customization, allowing users to position the taskbar at the top, left, or right side of...

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Say Hello To GTA 6's Awesome New Dialogue System

Netflix's extended look revealed how Jason and Lucia will speak during GTA 6's story, and how NPCs have been reworked for a more realistic experience

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Anthony Dotson creates a foundation for students to soar in imaging sciences

As an associate professor of imaging sciences at Morehead State University, Anthony Dotson provides students with personal instruction that not only helps them become certified medical professionals but also enables them to make an impactful contribution to the field of imaging sciences. Between his teaching and previous work as an imaging sciences technician and hospital administrator, Dotson has gained a great deal of knowledge, experience and passion that he is intent on passing on to every student he teaches. Anthony Dotson can be reached at a.dotson@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2646. For more information about imaging sciences programs at Morehead State, contact the Department of Health, Kinesiology, Imaging & Psychological Sciences, email kh@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2180.

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Students Get Inside Look at Health Care through PCIPs | Pomona College in Claremont, California

Here are four students who benefited from the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) this summer and gained hands-on career experience in healthcare-related fields, thanks to generous PCIP stipends for multiweek unpaid or low-paid internships.

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Examining LGBTQ+ Adults’ Experiences with Health Care Costs and Access

This report examines how LGBTQ+ adults' experiences with health care costs and access compare to those of non-LGBTQ+ adults, finding that LGBTQ+ adults face significantly greater challenges affording and accessing care.

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Can California help lower the cost of GLP-1s? Here’s what lawmakers are proposing

An LA-area Democrat wants California to partner with drug manufacturers to make weight loss drugs cheaper — drawing on her own experience paying out of pocket.

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Lessons from Chinese business leaders about integrating AI in the workplace

China's experience in moving from AI adoption towards durable productivity – in three distinct stages – offers a blueprint for the rest of the world

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How two local theaters helped transform Myrtle Beach into an entertainment destination

Forty years ago, live theater was still an experiment in Myrtle Beach. Today, it is a defining part of the Grand Strand experience.

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49ers Launch Melbourne Foodie Passport Program in Collaboration with Local Businesses

The Melbourne Foodie Passport program will bring 49ers-themed food and beverage experiences to Melbourne businesses throughout game week.

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A Summer of Discovery: Sarah Chen gains a global perspective on public health in Taiwan

What can a summer in Taiwan teach you about public health? For Sarah Chen, it meant gaining firsthand experience with global health systems, working with migrant families, and seeing how culture, policy, and community shape health outcomes.

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Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members

The Penn State Smeal College of Business welcomes 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience.

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‘Hitting dead ends and rethinking everything’ – BURE summer scholars explore research life

This summer, 60 undergraduates participated in the Bowers Undergraduate Research Experience, a 10-week, paid program where undergraduate students do real-world research alongside Bowers faculty.

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Panda Express’ CEOs are on a mission to help employees own a home

Andrew and Peggy Cherng’s experiences as immigrants inform how they run their business today.

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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US Senate

Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot

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Aug 26 • 5:56 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Miami Dolphins Part Ways With ‘Impressive’ Draft Pick

After the Miami Dolphins moved on from the wide receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, questions arose as to who would replace their production with the team.The team’s current room is a mixture of inexperienced young players, veterans who’ve had disappointing tenures on other teams and some of the players left over from […] The post Miami Dolphins Part Ways With ‘Impressive’ Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 25 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ocoee couple creates entertainment company for Jesus

Ocoee’s Casie and Joseph Constantine have taken their decades-long experiences in entertainment to create 4Him Transformations, a faith-based entertainment company.

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Aug 25 • 4:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • orangeobserver.com
Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears

There’s something to be said for a video game so emotionally striking in what it offers that I spend a few seconds just sitting in the lobby, looking at the characters in awe. That’s how I started my first hands-on preview of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign last week, an experience that caught me […]

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Aug 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
PREVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day might be remembered as the best Gears story ever, if the entire campaign is as good as this

Recently I played 1.5 hours of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign, and oh man, if the whole experience is on this level, Gears is more than back.

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Aug 25 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Lewis Line Names Jackie Trimble Director to Expand Entertainment Practice

Lewis Line has appointed Jackie Trimble as director of entertainment, adding an experienced entertainment publicist to its leadership team as... Read More

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Aug 25 • 3:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • citybiz.co
Rainbow Six Tactics Revealed: Building a Turn-Based Tactical Experience

Rainbow Six Tactics is a new tactical chapter for the franchise, blending strategic depth, high global stakes, and turn-based gameplay that demands the planning, precision, and teamwork that define Rainbow Six.

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Aug 25 • 2:15 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
North Carolinians Continue to Trust Elections Close to Home More Than Elections Across the Nation, Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the Appalachian Mountains and four hours away from some of the best beaches on the Atlantic Coast.

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Aug 25 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • twitter.com
Simplifying Science: How Brianna Davis Nailed the Three-Minute Thesis

After winning the College of Life Sciences' 3MT competition and placing third at the university level, Brianna Davis shares her experience.

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Aug 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • lifesciences.byu.edu
Teachers and teens experienced hands-on learning at FGCU this summer

Faculty, staff and students at Florida Gulf Coast University know this community is never one to take much of a

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Aug 25 • 8:36 AM EDT • Science • fgcu360.com