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Prepare to be scared at Maggie Valley's ScreamFest

Ready for a frightfully fun Halloween weekend? Maggie Valley is turning up the scares with ScreamFest Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31, from noon-midnight both days, at Maggie Valley

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Bizarro

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Mutts

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Dennis The Menace

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Marmaduke

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Peanuts

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Blondie

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The Other Coast

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TWICE’s Jihyo Departs JYP Entertainment After 21 Years + Launches New Agency EMITHAUS

Jihyo is beginning a journey with a new company! On October 21, the TWICE member took to her Instagram to share the following handwritten letter: Hello, this is Jihyo. I’m writing today because there’s something I’d like to share with you. After 21 years, my journey with JYP Entertainment, which began when I was just a child, has come to an end. Trying to put 21 years into just a few words is harder than I thought it would be.From childhood through my teenage years and into adulthood, I’ve spent most of my life at JYP.There were good days and difficult ones, but one thing I know for certain is that every one of those moments has shaped who I am today.I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at JYP who has been by my side and helped me grow over the years.I will always cherish the time we shared and the memories we made together. To me, independence is not so much a conclusion about the time that has passed, but a choice about how I want to live going forward.As the first step in this new chapter, I have established my own company, EMITHAUS.Just as “EMIT” means to “express or release,” I hope this will be a place where I can freely explore and bring to life even the possibilities within me that I have yet to discover.As I step away from a familiar environment and begin working in new ways, I will approach every decision and every endeavor with even greater thoughtfulness and responsibility. I also want to make it clear that this decision does not mean saying goodbye to the team I’ve been part of for so long.TWICE is an irreplaceable part of my life.Just as I cherish all the years we’ve shared, I look forward to all the moments still ahead of us.I will continue to stand on stage with my members and keep building more memories together for many years to come. Above all, I want to thank ONCE for believing in me and standing by my side for the past 11 years.I know that watching someone grow and change through so many stages of life and continuing to support them along the way is never something to be taken for granted.Thank you for giving me the courage to keep moving forward through your unwavering trust, love, and support.I will continue to fill the years ahead with choices and efforts that stay true to who I am and keep growing as an artist who lives up to all the love and support you’ve given me. Thank you. https://www.instagram.com/p/DevZGTkmTD2/ Jihyo is the third TWICE member to officially leave JYP Entertainment following Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung. Wishing Jihyo all the best on her new start!

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Oct 20 • 11:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • soompi.com
Ken Paxton hits campaign trail as political expert weighs in on strategy of avoiding debate

Paxton's Richmond appearance was part of a two-week bus tour across Texas, giving supporters an opportunity to hear directly from the state's attorney general.

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Oct 20 • 11:25 PM EDT • Politics • abc13.com
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Man arrested, dirt bike rider wanted after theft from Monroe County business leading to pursuit
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Oct 20 • 11:24 PM EDT • Business • clickondetroit.com
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Duke Dominates First Half against #8 Tennessee

Duke at half is currently up 54-30 against #8 Tennessee. They dominated the first half from start to finish, including a 15-0 run after it was tied 2-2. The Blue Devils have looked like the much better team. Tennessee attempted a run late in the half but couldn’t get closer than 20 points. If the […] The post Duke Dominates First Half against #8 Tennessee appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 11:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Yankees Predicted to Steal ‘Outstanding’ World Series Pitcher This Offseason

The New York Yankees could target World Series pitcher JoJo Romero in the coming offseason, an MLB insider suggests. The post Yankees Predicted to Steal ‘Outstanding’ World Series Pitcher This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 11:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history of political violence

Like other features of our public landscape, both good and bad, political violence has a history in Australia – one from which we may learn

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Oct 20 • 10:59 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Alyson Hannigan uses real ‘Buffy’ set pieces as Halloween decorations, including iconic Spike prop

‘Buffy’ star Alyson Hannigan decorates her house for Halloween with set pieces from the show, including iconic Spike prop.

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Oct 20 • 10:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Student-produced film captures Ireland sports experience | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

The documentary created by a UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media team premieres on campus Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. — This story, written by UNC Hussman alumnus Michael Lananna ’14, was originally published at unc.edu. — Carolina senior Anna Laible came up with the idea about a year ago. At the annual UNC Sports and Entertainment Summit, the journalism student walked up to then-athletic director Bubba Cunningham and took a chance. “Hi, Bubba, I’m not sure if you remember me, but I’m part of the student broadcast team from the Olympics,” Laible told him. “I have this idea to do an Ireland documentary on the football team.” Encouraged by the enthusiastic response to the proposal, Laible and a team of students from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media worked diligently to turn that vision into reality. In August, Laible and seven peers traveled to Dublin, Ireland, with the Carolina football team and women’s soccer team. Equipped with video cameras, the student journalists covered both teams during their international games — both wins — and filmed scenes throughout Dublin, interviewing Irish locals, Tar Heel fans and key Carolina figures who helped make the trip possible. Back home, Laible’s team put the finishing touches on the documentary, with its first screening at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23 in Carroll Hall room 111. The project is the latest in a long line of sports documentaries produced under the guidance of C.A. Tuggle, John H. Stembler Jr. Distinguished Professor. Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Tuggle and the Hussman school have sent journalism students to cover each of the Summer Games, and Tuggle’s students have also produced documentaries on Carolina teams that win national championships. But this Ireland excursion presented a new kind of opportunity. “This trip is really unique,” Tuggle said. “Bubba liked the idea, so we started working on it, and it’s all because Anna was forward-thinking and assertive.” Laible’s team worked to create a holistic depiction of the Dublin trip, billed as “Much More Than a Game.” The documentary’s 12 chapters cover Irish culture, music, trips to the Guiness Storehouse and the myriad connections between Tar Heels and Ireland. “Our main focus was to make sure we gave a whole encompassing idea of what this experience was like,” Laible said. “We wanted to show not just the student-athletes, but other students, other Carolina fans, Carolina alumni, the music and really incorporate that all in the documentary.” Joining Laible in Dublin were juniors Emily Brietz, Cooper Hall, Eliza Jennings and Katherine McCullough and seniors Molly Malek, May Proctor and Merrily Tew. Those students also traveled to Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February. Those kinds of opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the support of UNC Hussman and, in the case of the Ireland trip, the Carolina athletic department. UNC Hussman students create Ireland trip documentary. (Submitted photo) “Never in a million years did I think I would have the opportunity to go to the Olympics or to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, and now I’m even being presented with potential opportunities go to the Super Bowl,” said Malek, who served in a leadership role with Laible in Dublin. “I think that Carolina does a terrific job of connecting us to these opportunities that almost no other university does. This is a university where you have the opportunity to have an interdisciplinary education and to learn and experience a lot of things all at once.” With the support of UNC Hussman, Tuggle and fellow students like Malek, Laible turned a spur-of-the-moment idea into a documentary. When the film screens, Laible said she’s not quite sure what emotions to expect. “I’m a little worried that I might cry — not that crying is a bad thing,” Laible said, laughing. “But I’m really grateful for so many people helping, and I’m excited for everyone to see it.”

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Oct 20 • 10:18 PM EDT • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
49ers overreactions: Are Eddy Piñeiro's misses creating another kicker problem?

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco responds to the latest 49ers overreactions from San Francisco's Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders.

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Oct 20 • 10:08 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said voting and elections decisions from her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have helped make the country more politically polarized and less democratic.

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Oct 20 • 9:53 PM EDT • Politics • wral.com
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said voting and elections decisions from her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have helped make the country

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Oct 20 • 9:49 PM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
Walker Kessler Embracing Lofty Laker Expectations

Walker Kessler understands. He knows what the standard is as a Los Angeles Laker. He knows what the team gave up—then committed on the books—to pair him with Luka Dončić. “It’s just depending on how you look at it,” Walker said after Tuesday’s practice. “You can look at it from two perspectives and I think […] The post Walker Kessler Embracing Lofty Laker Expectations appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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Oct 20 • 9:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Jaguars Urged to Trade for $12M CB at Deadline

One of the biggest takeaways from the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ loss to the Houston Texans in Week 6 is that the team has a serious need at cornerback. As the Jaguars sit at 4-2 during the bye week, they will likely be considering trades to make them buyers. Perhaps the best name the Jaguars could add […] The post Jaguars Urged to Trade for $12M CB at Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 9:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump pushes to evict the press from the White House

While moving the media out of the White House may be a relatively small debate considering Trump’s broader attacks on journalists, it would be highly symbolic.

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Oct 20 • 9:04 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Rare solar radiation storm gives scientists clearest picture yet of flight risks

The most comprehensive data set ever collected from Earth's atmosphere during a solar radiation event has highlighted the importance of better-coordinated radiation monitoring for aviation safety, according ...

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Oct 20 • 9:00 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Trump Promises Cash and Bailouts to Woo Midterm Voters Worried About High Prices
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Oct 20 • 9:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Glendale store owner sues federal government over cash, computers seized in raid 20 months ago

A Glendale convenience store owner filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday demanding the return of cash, computers and phones agents seized from his money services business in February 2025.

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Oct 20 • 8:56 PM EDT • Business • abc15.com
25% Of Middle Schoolers Proficient In ELA, Science; 18% In Math

According to a recent presentation by district leaders, who described those numbers as “steady progress” and a small improvement from previous years.

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Oct 20 • 8:50 PM EDT • Science • newhavenindependent.org
SpaceX’s Musk Lauds Its Soaring Cloud Business and Possible Tesla Merger

SpaceX put on a bit of a show for shareholders today—and I’m not referring to the sizzle reel of rocket and space videos it showed on its earnings call. No, the big attention grabber was the update from CEO Elon Musk on the progress of SpaceX’s contemplated merger with Tesla and just how ...

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Oct 20 • 8:01 PM EDT • Business • theinformation.com
Researchers warn of growing threats to sleep health across Europe

A new paper from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Early Career Network of the European Sleep Research Society warns that sleep health is becoming a growing public health challenge ...

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Oct 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
The SUEZ Foundation and the Institut Pasteur join forces to promote women's access to scientific careers

The Institut Pasteur and the SUEZ Foundation have announced a three-year partnership designed to inspire young women to pursue scientific careers, support female scientists in their professional development, and foster the emergence of a new generation of women in the fields of health and the environment.

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Man charged with stealing barbecue grill from nephew’s business

A St. Louis judge signed an arrest warrant for a man accused of stealing a large custom grill from his nephew’s event hosting business.

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Oct 20 • 7:57 PM EDT • Business • fox2now.com
Bengals Set to Face Former Teammate This Week in Baltimore

The Bengals will face a familiar foe in Baltimore as former Cincinnati edge rusher Trey Hendrickson looks to make an impact against his former team after returning from injury.

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Oct 20 • 7:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs

The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. News The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary tours Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News Beyond DNA: Scientists Explore New Frontiers in Biology Research Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News TRIDEC optimistic that Hanford, PNNL will see funding in national budget Robert Desaulniers News Big picture science: monitoring the Yakima River Basin News PNNL research could shape the future of fighting fentanyl ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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Three Valley healthcare organizations earn Newsweek honors

Three Valley healthcare organizations earned national workplace honors from Newsweek, including four awards for FHCN.

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Oct 20 • 7:31 PM EDT • Health • thebusinessjournal.com
How a walk in the woods can be good for mental health

Ever wonder why a walk through the woods can be such a mood booster? Research from the University of New Hampshire shows that it can be as simple as the sounds people experience in nature, people's awareness ...

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Oct 20 • 7:20 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
NBA: Detroit Pistons stage epic 22-point comeback to defeat Boston Celtics as season tips off in style

Detroit Pistons rally from 22-points down to beat Boston Celtics 121-113 with Javonte Green and Cade Cunningham’s 22 points and 8 assists winning the day at Little Caesars Arena

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Sacramento news roundup: ICE incident, seized business and energy rank

From a congressman's call for ICE accountability to a State Bar raid that hauled off 14 boxes of files, here's what's driving Sacramento conversation.

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Oct 20 • 7:07 PM EDT • Business • sacbee.com
Case of mysterious medieval skeleton buried in Roman-era sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey finally solved

A sarcophagus in Westminster Abbey with Roman and Anglo-Saxon decorations baffled archaeologists, but now a 150-year-old mystery has finally been solved.

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Oct 20 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Roman sarcophagus inside Westminster Abbey originally held a different body

A case of coffin swapping may explain the mysterious medieval burial.

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Bruins vs. Stars Score, Live Updates, Highlights From NHL Game

NESN will provide live coverage of the game between the Bruins and Stars.

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Oct 20 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Earlville Opera House plans paranormal investigations, Halloween concert

Earlville Opera House will host paranormal investigations Oct. 23-24 and a Grateful Dead tribute concert Oct. 30. Find ticket and registration details.

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Oct 20 • 7:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Could Steelers Snatch Pro Bowl WR From Latest Opponent?

The Pittsburgh Steelers could acquire another playmaker from one of their recent opponents. The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again in […]

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Oct 20 • 6:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.

Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily lucrative job.

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Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner Vie to Become the Second Biggest Film This Year...

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Often, people blame “data” for ruining Hollywood, when I’d argue that hype (which can often be debunked by data) is often worse, as you can see in these two headlines. To use a common meme, here’s how it started: and how it’s going: Earlier this year, I read countless (and I mean countless) articles (in almost every mainstream media outlet) about how Heated Rivalry was a huge hit and that it “heated” interest in hockey. But Heated Rivalry wasn’t a huge viewership hit compared to the hype: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) [ You Can’t Eat Buzz…Did Heated Rivalry’s Buzz Translate into Actual Viewership? ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) Entertainment Strategy Guy · Jan 22 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) In this case, the hype (Heated Rivalry is really popular) belied the data (It didn’t make the top ten charts, meaning it wasn’t a huge hit.1) Even worse, every time I write about this, I get a lot of negative feedback, hence why I only sparingly mention the show these days or add lots of caveats when I write about it, but this just further cements the hype. But companies, and the executives leading them, have to determine strategy based on reality, not media coverage. The NHL committed real marketing dollars to a campaign that didn’t work. Sure enough, the latest NHL season opened to under a million viewers. At some point, you have to focus on what the data says, because real dollars are at stake. And that’s why we have the Streaming Ratings Report! To provide and analyze cold, hard data. Luckily, this week, I can be positive and take a look at a huge opening on streaming, along with a very buzzy horror film that customers kind of like, but don’t really love. And a comedy that tried to rebound on streaming. Today, I’m covering two weeks—21-Sep and 28-Sep—so we have a lot to discuss (nearly 5,000 words worth), including a series of film misses for Netflix, another argument for weekly-released TV shows on streaming, another sitcom tries to avoid the comedy curse, Netflix has two new game shows (one powered by AI), Reacher falling off the charts after a huge run, Prime Video tries its hands at the romcom game**,** a look at the WNBA’s big season, a big night for the VMAs on CBS and MTV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to October 4th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Two Hits and a Miss Come to Streaming… Three very interesting films came to streaming in one week, and I like comparing them since they show the range of theatrical films. One was a huge blockbuster, one was popular, and one was neither. One is a horror film, a buzzy genre; one is a comedy, a struggling genre; and one is an animated family film, the king of the box office. One went to a tiny streamer (HBO Max), one went to a second-tier streamer (Disney+), and one went to the biggest (Netflix). So… If you just went by box office, you’d expect Backrooms—the $197 million grosser, and partner of Obsession for “YouTube Horror Summer”—to dominate on streaming. If you read this report, though, you know that horror films don’t do great on streaming, and that’s the case again. Backrooms opened at 3.8 million hours according to Nielsen, and had 3.9 million hours in its second week. Here’s how that stacks up to other HBO Max films: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...why I don’t buy Backrooms budget… …two new games shows arrive on streaming… …another sitcom struggles… ...another argument for putting out shows weekly on Netflix... ...and a whole lot more, nearly 5,000 words more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, I’ll be taking a look at the eighth season of Hulu’s The Kardashians, answering the question: will this show ever make the charts? If Mormon wives can make it, surely one of social media’s most popular families can as well. Also, Prime Video has a new horror show based on popular IP, Carrie, Netflix has a horror show starring Josh Hartnett, Below, and Apple TV has a UK import, Small Prophets. Plus a bunch of movies like Disclosure Day heading to Peacock, The Housemaid coming to HBO Max, Ben Affleck’s latest on Apple TV, Animals, and Matchbox the Movie on Apple TV, a John Cena action comedy inspired by Hasbro’s toy cars. The week after is even busier! I’ll look at another IP-based horror show, Crystal Lake, a new MCU show on Disney+, VisionQuest, season two of The Lowdown on FX/Hulu, the fourth seasons of The Diplomat on Netflix and Tulsa King on Paramount+, another season of Love is Blind, and four straight-to-streaming films: Netflix’s Sacrifice (starring Chris Evens, Anya-Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek. Charlie XCX), Apple TV’s Tenzing (starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Defoe), Prime Video’s Love of Your Life (Margaret Qualley) and Masterplan (Stanley Tucci) and a whole lot more, somehow. Long term, here’s some huge IP news: a Game of Thrones movie is coming to theaters, Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest in 2029, while Jon Watts (who helmed three of the most recent Spider-Man movies) is directing the next Star Wars trilogy, to be written by Simon Kinberg. I’m cautiously optimistic for both. It feels obvious to say that making good movies matters, but for bets this big (Star Wars is on a swoon, Game of Thrones hasn’t been to theaters yet), the quality has to be there.

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Vikings Face Criticism Over J.J. McCarthy From Unexpected Voice

Barstool Sports owner and Michigan alum Dave Portnoy went to bat for former Minnesota Vikings and current New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Portnoy spoke out about McCarthy’s time at the Vikings, as the latter made his debut with the Giants. McCarthy stepped in for Jameis Winston in the Giants’ game against the New Orleans […] The post Vikings Face Criticism Over J.J. McCarthy From Unexpected Voice appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 6:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What Trump’s Women’s Health Plan Promises

The administration's promises deserve a much closer look.

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Oct 20 • 6:23 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
People Are Vibe Coding the Ads Out of Their Smart TVs: Here's How

A viral Claude Code prompt lets Android smart TV owners switch off sponsored rows and tracking software and build their own home screens.

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Oct 20 • 6:16 PM EDT • Technology • decrypt.co
Healthcare on the trail in Arizona

The signature Republican reconciliation bill is playing a starring role in Arizona Democratic messaging two weeks out from the midterms.

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Oct 20 • 6:13 PM EDT • Health • punchbowl.news
Urban Meyer only has one concern about a 24-team College Football Playoff

Urban Meyer won three national titles as a college football head coach, but the game is already very different from his time at Florida and Ohio State. The ways NIL and the transfer portal have shifted the sport’s landscape were hard to predict, and the Fox Sports college football analyst is among those who misread…

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Oct 20 • 6:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From Our Partners: The Hidden Devices Putting Your Small Business at Risk

During Small Business Month 2026 alone, Comcast Business detected and blocked 230 cyber threats targeting small businesses per second. That finding carries added weight across the Eastside.

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Oct 20 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • 425business.com
Early voting ongoing

Registered Monroe County voters can cast ballots from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, during early voting for the November general election, county elections officials said.

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Oct 20 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • keysnews.com
Ghilardi: “I’m trying to play with more consistency.”

He plays little, but when he does, he’s always among the best. Ghilardi—even today—proved he’s worthy of playing for this Roma side. He defends, attacks, and even creates assists. He even scor...

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Oct 20 • 5:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Microsoft is now scaling back Copilot in Windows 11 amid Microslop backlash, pulling 8 AI actions from File Explorer and calling it “simplifying”

Microsoft says it's retiring "Copilot actions" from the File Explorer context menu, which it recently began rolling out.

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Oct 20 • 5:45 PM EDT • Technology • windowslatest.com
From fun to fear: How harsh coaching affects mental health for student athletes

Research shows 1 in 4 athletes face abusive coaching. Metro Detroit teens and psychologists share how harsh tactics affect mental health and performance.

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Oct 20 • 5:43 PM EDT • Health • planetdetroit.org
Michigan Senate Candidates Make Dueling Pitches to Business Leaders in Detroit

Mike Rogers and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the candidates in the tight race, defended their economic policies at the Detroit Economic Club.

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Oct 20 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over video featuring Democrat’s estranged mother

Amy Acton was removed from her mother’s home when she was 12 after her stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping her.

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Oct 20 • 5:28 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Rioting in France gives Trump a new talking point as he tries to stave off GOP midterm losses

As Kansans were waiting for President Donald Trump to arrive at his rally in Wichita this week, they were treated to a new addition to the pre-show program: footage of this weekend’s violent protests in France, most of it clipped from Fox News, aired on large screens.

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Oct 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
East Utica Native, Proctor Grad, Pens Book Set in Hometown

David D'Alessandro not only didn't forget about where he came from; he immortalized his hometown, in a new book.

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Oct 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
OCPS rejects compromise on teacher health insurance ahead of school board hearing

The local teachers union accepted the compromise recommendations made by a special magistrate late last week. Both sides will share their views about teacher health insurance costs and salaries at Wednesday’s hearing, scheduled to…

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Oct 20 • 5:22 PM EDT • Health • orlandosentinel.com
OCPS rejects compromise on teacher health insurance ahead of school board hearing

Orange County Public Schools rejected on Tuesday a compromise on health insurance costs meant to break a months-long contract dispute between the district and its teachers union, saying that a special...

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Oct 20 • 5:22 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Sphere Entertainment jumps as investors appear to bet on a short-covering rebound

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) is up 9.4% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.Analysis: There does not appear to be a single fresh company announcement driving Tuesday’s move, so the rally looks most likely tied to short covering and bargain hunting after a steep pullback earlier this month. Investors may also be revisiting Sphere’s underlying growth story, including strong performance from its Las Vegas ve

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Oct 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • quiverquant.com
Eric Dane’s ‘Euphoria’ costar is narrating audiobook for his posthumous memoir

The audiobook version of Eric Dane’s posthumous memoir will feature narration from one of his ‘Euphoria’ costars.

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Oct 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
It Looks Like GTA 6's Beer Brands Are About to Become Real

It appears that Rockstar may be preparing to sell beer brands from GTA 6 in real life.

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Oct 20 • 5:07 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
How Ken Paxton and James Talarico are framing their closing arguments

Talarico is focusing on Paxton's ties to Elon Musk, while Paxton is doubling down on culture wars and his support from President Donald Trump.

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Oct 20 • 5:03 PM EDT • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
A community health initiative in low-income areas may reduce hospital admission rates

In this longitudinal cross-sectional RCT, 30 low-income apartment buildings in Ontario received visits from the community paramedicine clinic, resulting in…

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Oct 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Health • 2minutemedicine.com
‘Wildwood’ review: Laika’s stunningly animated epic is a visual wonder

"Wildwood," the latest release from stop-motion studio Laika, shines bright visually. Its story, though, is quite a bit darker, writes our reviewer.

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Oct 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
The Senate map expands (again): From the Politics Desk

Plus, the secretary of state races to watch.

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Oct 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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WATCH: Trump says U.S. has gotten 'nothing' from Ukraine other than 'high diesel,' urging deal
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Oct 20 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Cattle futures higher ahead of direct cash business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about the week’s direct business and looking ahead to Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. December live cattle closed $2.15 higher at $230.17 and February live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $233.10. November feeder cattle closed $2.37 higher at $346.30 and January […]

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Oct 20 • 4:54 PM EDT • Business • brownfieldagnews.com
Palmetto Sports Daily: Big tests ahead for Gamecocks, Tigers

PSD returns with plenty from another “Talkin’ Tuesday” as Clemson and South Carolina prep for huge conference matchups this weekend.

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Oct 20 • 4:46 PM EDT • Sports • wistv.com
How the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students could affect the economy

A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.

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Oct 20 • 4:43 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it gives equal treatment to Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

Meta said it had "completed the implementation of measures to comply with the directive from the electoral court."

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Oct 20 • 4:29 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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The truth of 'Dancing with the Stars' – What training with a pro is really like

Editor's note: Anna Kaufman is a former reporter at USA TODAY, who trained with a pro dancer from "Dancing with the Stars" to see what the process is really like. This story originally ran in November 2025.

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Oct 20 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • centredaily.com
Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive

Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.

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Oct 20 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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NC State’s Agroecology Education Farm: Where Agriculture, Ecology and People Connect

Walking through rows of leafy greens, ripe, red tomatoes or rich-smelling rosemary at the Agroecology Education Farm, it’s easy to feel more connected to where your food comes from. And with a mission rooted in community outreach, that's the point.

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Oct 20 • 4:08 PM EDT • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
Regional Banks Put AI Into Core Operations as Business Lending Grows

Third-quarter results from PNC, U.S. Bancorp, Truist, Fifth Third, Regions and KeyCorp show that regional banks are putting artificial intelligence into

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Oct 20 • 4:07 PM EDT • Business • pymnts.com
University of Lynchburg to host free pediatric health fair on Oct. 25

Families are invited to the University of Lynchburg’s Pediatric Health Fair on Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the University of Lynchburg Pavilion, which is located behind the Brewer and Rainsford townhouses.

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Oct 20 • 4:02 PM EDT • Health • lynchburg.edu
Northwestern's Robert Fitzgerald Earns Multiple All-American Honors

Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald earns first-team midseason All-American honors from On3 and AP as the Wildcats await their defensive leader's return from injury.

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Oct 20 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car

Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.

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Oct 20 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Seattle Public Theater’s ‘नेहा & NEEL’ is a fun, heartwarming journey

“नेहा & NEEL,” a coproduction from Pratidhwani and Seattle Public Theater, is all about the journey and what it teaches us.

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Oct 20 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Nearly $1 million worth of rare Pokémon and sports cards stolen from FedEx truck in California

Nearly $1 million in rare trading cards were stolen from a FedEx truck parked near a Santa Ana, California, business, according to police.

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Oct 20 • 3:59 PM EDT • Sports • abc7chicago.com
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs

Intermediate certs allow anyone to mint web credentials for any Internet server.

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Oct 20 • 3:47 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
From ‘50 bucks and a 423 credit score’: Family popcorn business marks 8 years

The founder of Robinson’s Popcorn, a family-run West Michigan business, is celebrating eight years in business by passing the keys to his daughter.

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Oct 20 • 3:36 PM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
Press Release: Protect Yourself and Your Community from COVID and Flu

Rowan County Public Health Encourages Residents to Protect Yourself and Your Community from Flu and COVID-19FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESalisbury, NC- Rowan County Public Health is encouraging simple st

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Oct 20 • 3:35 PM EDT • Health • rowancountync.gov
Dear Tim Sweeney, You Could Learn A Thing Or Two From The Xbox Exec Who Posted So Bad That He Had To Delete His Account

A better world is possible

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Oct 20 • 3:34 PM EDT • Technology • aftermath.site
Former Ohio State standout emerging as potential NFL rookie starter

Former Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun is earning high praise from the Buffalo Bills coaching staff after his recent play.

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Oct 20 • 3:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Big software firm is moving headquarters from Chicago to downtown New Orleans. Here's why.

"Talented people shouldn’t have to leave Louisiana to build careers at the forefront of that transformation.”

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Oct 20 • 3:05 PM EDT • Business • nola.com
Movie review: 'Wicker' weaves a feisty feminist fable

It’s too bad the title “The Wicker Man” was already taken, as that’s literally what star Alexander Skarsgård is playing in “Wicker,” a randy little ditty of a film from

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Oct 20 • 2:52 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Nearly $1 million worth of rare Pokémon and sports cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana

Nearly $1 million in rare trading cards were stolen from a FedEx truck parked near a Santa Ana business, according to police.

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Oct 20 • 2:47 PM EDT • Sports • abc7.com
Cook Political Report shifts two Senate races toward Democrats, one toward GOP

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota’s Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina’s Senate seat from…

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Oct 20 • 2:44 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Lowered Expectations for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Stock Price

JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Flutter Entertainment from $114.00 to $110.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.

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Oct 20 • 2:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Christina Romelus nets endorsement from political arm of Boca Raton Chamber

She now carries support from business organizations on both ends of the county.

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Oct 20 • 2:40 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
SGMC Health Recognized by the American Medical Association for Commitment to Physician Well-Being

SGMC Health has earned bronze recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a 2026 Joy in Medicine® organization, recognizing the health system’s commitment to supporting physician well-being and creating a healthier, more fulfilling work environment for providers.

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Oct 20 • 2:39 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org
Philadelphia Phillies Trade Prediction Lands 2X All-Star Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be active on MLB’s trade market this offseason after a disappointing-ish end to the 2026 campaign. There has been a lot of speculation about who could be moved from the Phillies’ roster, but Dave Dombrowski will be thinking about making additions to the roster as well, and a solid […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Trade Prediction Lands 2X All-Star Outfielder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 2:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Businesses Report Flat Summer Tourism Despite Inflation, Smoke and Airport Runway Closure

In August, when an active wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest choked the Flathead Valley in a dome of smoke, Glacier Guides and Montana Raft owner Denny Gignoux started getting cancellation requests and noticed lower demand for rafting and hiking trips at his outfitting business. While the smoky skies deterred some visitors from traveling altogether, […]

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Oct 20 • 2:19 PM EDT • Business • flatheadbeacon.com
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Stock Price Target Lowered at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of PENN Entertainment from $27.00 to $24.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday.

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Oct 20 • 2:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 20

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

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Oct 20 • 2:15 PM EDT • Business • lookout.co
Stocks try for back-to-back gains — plus, Qnity gets iPhone business from Apple

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Oct 20 • 2:09 PM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
Could Reds Snag Outfielder From Division Rival?

The Cincinnati Reds might have an opportunity at improving their defense.

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Oct 20 • 2:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bucs K McLaughlin Makes NFL History in Week 6 Loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed some consistent placekicking from Chase McLaughlin since signing the journeyman back in 2023. On Sunday, he etched his name further in the all-time NFL record books.

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Oct 20 • 1:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com