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Groundbreaking of 865 Neyland entertainment district
University of Tennessee's Donde Plowman and Danny White break ground on the 865 Neyland entertainment district, Sept. 19, 2026.
The College of Arts and Sciences Announces Its Fall 2026 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series
The College of Arts and Sciences presents the Fall 2026 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series, which kicks off on Thursday, September 24, with two lectures: “1.5; or, on the necessity of the humanities in nihilistic times,” featuring Jarrett Zigon, University of Virginia; and “Visible Ink: The Art of Black Women's Literary Biography," featuring Dana
Florida State University brings trauma science, resilience research into Florida courtrooms
The Lindsay Clancy trial was the latest high-profile case that affected defendants, families, jurors, judges and the professionals charged with
Madonna, Charli xcx Hit The Dancefloor
Madonna and Charli xcx have finally taken their increasingly public mutual admiration into the studio.
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 21, 2026 — Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence. Dean Danny Willis and the […]
'We have an abundance of fight, spirit and determination'
Hull City captain Lewie Coyle says he was "very proud" of the group's "never say die attitude" after conceding two early goals at St James' Park. Newcastle United, who were 2-0 up within seven minutes of kick-off, ended the Tigers' unbeaten start to the Premier League season, despite Mohamed-Ali Cho pulling a goal back in the 67th minute. "It is a tough result to take, especially when you look at the amount of chances we had at the end," Coyle told BBC Radio Humberside.
Rochester Public Schools expands mental health teaching
In accordance with a new Minnesota mandate, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is incorporating additional instruction and support for mental health into the school curriculum and environment.
The Weekend Review: Unbeaten starts continue!
Both Leeds United’s senior sides continued impressive starts to the new campaign with positive results on Sunday afternoon.For Daniel Farke’s men, a goalless draw with Crystal Palace extends the W...
Greenland deal: a victory for Trump?
US president is welcome to take credit for ‘something very close to’ existing arrangement, says Danish politician
The Bat Girls - College of Arts and Sciences
A Carolina research team is partnering with the military to track endangered bats and locate their roost sites.
Survivor 51’s Big Change Has Jeff Probst Warning of a ‘Dangerous’ Mistake
Survivor 51 is changing the rules of expectation. Jeff Probst says the show’s new Open Era will make familiar patterns less reliable, and players who assume they know what comes next could make a dang...
‘Contract Terminated’: Olympiacos Part Ways With Dani Garcia
Dani Garcia secures a swift move to Atromitos after struggling for form at Olympiacos.
Prescott throws 4 TD passes as Cowboys beat Commanders
Prescott threw four touchdown passes to break Romo's record of 248, and the Cowboys beat Washington 37-20 on Sunday after the Commanders' Jayden Daniels went down with another gruesome-looking dislocated left elbow.
Why is AMC Entertainment stock climbing today?
Why is AMC Entertainment stock climbing today?
CECAS recognizes inaugural Global Scholars and Dean’s Scholar Fellows
Those recognized were: Shane Abercrombie, Sumter Archer, Tiffany-Marie Baako, Colleen Clarke, Kylie Folkes, Bryson Hedrick, Sara Henry, Joshua Hoggatt, Taylor Hopkins, Azrin Jamison, Mengdi “Hansen” Li, Robert Lowery, Quincey Miller, Ben Simon, Madison Smith, Arabella Stockdale, Steven Szachara, Tianke “Kirk” Wang and Aidan Wolynn.
"Toddler Rave": Behind the EDM show for all ages
Picture this: A concert venue filled with glow sticks, dance beats — and tiny hands in the air.
CMU Political Science Students Meet Global Leaders at Conference on World Affairs
Five Colorado Mesa University political science students headed to Boulder in April after being selected from more than 35 applicants to attend the 2026 Conference on World Affairs. Students Kayla Bauer, Jordan Jenning, Jachin Glassman, Alexis ...
CMU Political Science Students Meet Global Leaders at Conference on World Affairs
Five Colorado Mesa University political science students headed to Boulder in April after being selected from more than 35 applicants to attend the 2026 Conference on World Affairs. Students Kayla Bauer, Jordan Jenning, Jachin Glassman, Alexis ...
Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York
The president of the United States and the mayor have met three times so far.
Dramatic before and after photos that show off Abby Lee Miller's 127lb weight loss - as Dance Moms star turns 61
Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller has undergone a major weight loss journey, see her before and after transformation photos
Signs of Change: A Kenyan Community Health Worker Learns to Talk to his Deaf Patients
As county governments roll out inclusive healthcare programmes for people with disabilities, Community Health Promoters learn a new lexicon of care. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance/VaccinesWork
Nike stock struggles: Kylian Mbappe's On move signals deeper problems
Losing the soccer superstar caps a long streak of issues, including weak China sales and bleak guidance.
Johnsonville Sausage Makes Its Case for Dinner Running in Political Parody Twist
Little Black Book, Campaign directed by Jordan Brady through True Gent puts a parody twist on the political ad blitz consuming Americans ahead of the midterms
Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in during the president's upcoming U.N. visit
The meeting is set for Monday at Gracie Mansion.
RKL Webinar to Help Business Leaders Move From AI Experimentation to AI Strategy
RKL’s webinar will help business leaders move from AI experimentation to strategy with guidance on readiness, investment, security, and ...
Getting nonstop political texts? Here’s what you can do to stop them
Political campaigns and pollsters can fill your inbox ahead of an election. Here’s what federal and Ohio guidance says about opting out, blocking and reporting unwanted texts.
The devastating Nepal floods highlighted the danger of glaciers. Here's where the next disaster may occur.
The glacial collapse that killed 1,400 people in Nepal in August highlighted one epicenter for such disasters — but there are other hotspots that experts are worried about.
Newcastle 2-1 Hull City
David: Newcastle did well to bounce back from the Leeds horror show and a win was truly necessary to steady the ship and bring back the confidence to the players in the depleted squad on the day. Onwards we go under the guidance of the very impressive new manager, who is getting us out of the rut we ended up in with Eddie Howe.
Keane presence at Celtic Park defeat played down
Despite many putting two-and-two together following Roy Keane's appearance at Sunday's defeat by Rangers, the former Celtic midfielder and friend of under pressure current boss Martin O'Neill made it abundantly clear on the most recent Stick to Football podcast he would never attend a game with the ulterior motive of replacing a manager. Reacting to Celtic's defeat by Rangers, Roy Keane remarked to Celtic AM that it was the "ups and downs of football".
See Mamaroneck roadway where state DOT plans to add bike lanes
A Mamaroneck business owner believes that bike lanes on Boston Post Road will increase traffic backups and be dangerous for young cyclists.
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
‘Twiggy: The Woman Behind the Icon’ turns lens on legend
Having spent a half-century plus as a successful actor, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, Twiggy, who turned 77 last Saturday, is pausing to look back with Sadie Frost’s comprehensive documentary.
Commanders' Marcus Mariota heartbroken for Jayden Daniels
Marcus Mariota heartbroken Jayden Daniels after Sunday's injury.
How can small businesses benefit from AI?
The Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides a variety of services, training and guidance for starting and growing businesses.
Spygate: Southampton and Tonda Eckert await FA ruling
As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next.
This One Yankees’ Brent Headrick Concern
It’s no secret that Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Brent Headrick has been one of, if not their most dominant relief pitcher this season in 2026. However, concerns are growing about Brent Headrick as we approach the final week of the regular season before the postseason.Yankees beat writer Brendan Kuty of The Athletic posted earlier this […] The post This One Yankees’ Brent Headrick Concern appeared first on HEAVY.
How Marcus Mariota, Commanders reacted to Jayden Daniels injury
“It sucks”: Marcus Mariota, Commanders promised to maintain resolve after Jayden Daniels injury vs. Cowboys
Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.Tverskov once again found Dreyer with a pinpoint pass over the top and the Dane finished coolly to make it 2-2.
Netflix’s ‘Best Of The Best’ Brings A Niche World Into The Spotlight
Netflix's dive into the world of South Asian dance competitions carves out a story many young South Asians might recognize, but also one that anyone can connect with..
Lions reportedly working out ‘group’ of defensive backs
The Detroit Lions are reportedly hosting a group of defensive backs, including Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills.
Playing politics with an ally
Daniel R. Suhr | A Democratic tactic for the midterm elections puts Israeli security at risk
Help Was Nearby: Athlete, 25, Survives Near-Fatal Aortic Tear
When Danny Cruz, 25, suffered a near-fatal tear in his aorta, he was lucky help was nearby—at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital East and at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, where Bradley Taylor, M.D., performed life-saving surgery.
Griffin Wilde’s 1,000-Yard Mark Puts Him in Northwestern History
Griffin Wilde has emerged as a reliable target for Aidan Chiles, reaching 1,000 receiving yards at Northwestern in just 15 games while continuing his strong start to the 2026 season.
'Nothing short of a minor miracle': 'Rusty treasure' found in the Danube is full of 2,000-year-old iron bars that could equip an entire army with weapons
Archaeologists in Austria have analyzed a collection of 500 iron bars that were likely lost in a Danube shipwreck 2,200 years ago.
Winners from Memphis’ 24-point victory over UT Martin
Memphis improved to 3-1 on Saturday with a 45-21 win over UT Martin. While the Tigers didn’t win in blowout fashion, it never felt like the team was in danger, and it was a comfortable win for Charles Huff and his team.
Six Takeaways From Packers First Win of the Season
Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love overcame a mountain of penalties and early injuries to orchestrate a gritty overtime comeback victory.
Longtime political reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Mr. Farrington, a Massachusetts native who early in his career worked for The Patriot Ledger, was known for his willingness to cover all types of stories, from the Florida Capitol to the quirky corners of his adopted state.
Ebola outbreak update: Cases and deaths; Dungu health zone, Haut-Uélé province now affected
A total of 73 new confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) were reported on September 18, 2026, including 25 community deaths. Of these confirmed cases, 46 were from Ituri province, 18 from North Kivu, 6 from Haut-Uélé, and 3 from Tshopo. A new health zone, Dungu, in Haut-Uélé province, was affected during the day. As this zone borders South Sudan, strengthening cross-border surveillance is necessary. During the day on September 18, 2026, 12 deaths within Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs)—10 in Ituri and 2 in North Kivu—were unfortunately recorded, bringing the total number of deaths for the day to 37. However, 41 patients were declared recovered (30 in Ituri, 6 in Haut-Uélé, 3 in North Kivu, and 2 in Tshopo) after testing negative for EVD twice. Since the start of the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a cumulative total of 7,614 confirmed cases, including 3,676 deaths, has been recorded, representing a case fatality rate of 48.3%. The epicenter remains Ituri province, which accounts for 77.2% of the confirmed cases reported across the seven affected provinces and also accounts for 63.0% of the new confirmed cases. A new health zone was affected on September 18, 2026. Consequently, 63 out of 167 health zones (37.7%) across 7 provinces are affected. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Response measures feature 97% traveler screening at entry points, surveillance expansion to new area Dungu, and community outreach sensitizing over 110,000 people in one day. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s health system faces deep, structural constraints that predate the current Ebola outbreak and make epidemic response far harder. These problems are most acute in rural areas and the conflict-affected east. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Eastern provinces have seen health facilities damaged, looted, or abandoned. Insecurity delays patients, blocks supply deliveries, and exposes staff to attacks. Millions of displaced people live in camps with poor water, sanitation, and health services, increasing outbreak risk. Vast distances and poor roads mean many people walk hours or days to reach care. These same weaknesses explain why Ebola has continued to spread into new, under-prepared health zones even as some original hotspots show improvement: surveillance, laboratory turnaround, contact tracing, and infection control remain thin outside the best-supported sites. The Ministry of Health and partners have scaled up treatment centres, laboratories, and vaccination in the current outbreak, and some digital surveillance systems (DHIS2) provide a useful backbone. However, the underlying gaps in staffing, basic infrastructure, reliable funding, and logistics have not been closed. Without sustained investment in those foundations, the system will remain vulnerable to both routine disease burden and the next large outbreak. If you like the reporting on Outbreak News Today, please consider a paid subscription for $5/month or $30 a year. Help support the cause of this niche journalism. It is appreciated.
Trump and Mamdani plan to meet in New York during the president's upcoming UN visit
President Donald Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani when Trump travels to the city for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly | WWJ Newsradio 950
Trump set to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday
Mamdani’s office said the New York City mayor will meet with President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani to meet with President Trump in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, Mamdani’s office said Sunday.
Reporting From Alaska- Sullivan injects Fairbanks Memorial Hospital into partisan politics
HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN: The tiny print on some new ads for Sen. Dan Sullivan featuring numerous shots of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, says that Steve Frank is not speaking for the hospital foundation when he speaks about the hospital. But most people won’t read or notice the fine print. Frank is the tr
Betting odds released for Nebraska vs. Michigan State Matchup
College Football can be odd. Nebraska handled the non-conference portion of their schedule, toppling the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 34-7 Saturday night. It was a game that could have been more lopsided, but Matt Rhule elected to have TJ Lateef and even Danny Kaelin see some action. Nebraska scored in every quarter, and only allowed […]
RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers at Children's Health Defense Conference They Have a Friend in Trump's White House
Kennedy praised the Trump administration's efforts to scale back vaccine guidance. His speech comes as the U.S. faces its worst measles year since 1991.
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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If you are subscribed to other email lists of mine, please note that unsubscribing from this one will not automatically remove you from the others. If you wish to be removed from all my lists, simply reply to this email to let me know. A quintet of Lib Dem polling analyses, and 9 other polling insights you shouldn’t miss The following ten findings from the most recent polls and analyses are only for subscribers who pay for the full edition, but you can sign up for a free trial to read them straight away. Ahead of the start of Liberal Democrat conference, we have a trio of organisations and a pair of professors with pieces out about Ed Davey’s party:
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee
“Lioness” season 3 just ended with a pair of game-changing cliffhangers
The Taylor Sheridan spy series has to return for a fourth season after that finale.
Analysis: Farke's side defensively strong again
Leeds came into this match on the back of their best performance of the season so far as they overpowered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday, but for large parts of the match at Elland Road, Crystal Palace were the better side. Leeds go into the three-week international break having conceded just three goals, which, level with Everton, is the joint fewest in the top flight. Daniel Farke will be delighted with how his side have performed so far this season, but will also feel they could have taken all three points if his main striker had converted a glorious chance.
Aidan Chiles and Chip Kelly’s Duo Is Working for Northwestern
Aidan Chiles and Chip Kelly have found early success at Northwestern, with the Wildcats scoring 75 points and surpassing 400 yards in each of their first two games.
Lioness Season 4 Is No Sure Thing Just Yet
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Detroit Free Press on Instagram: "Two teams from the Savannah Bananas traveling baseball tour came to Comerica Park for a pair of games on Sept. 18-19. Rivals the high-energy Party Animals and the stunt-performing Firefighters, brought their brand of baseball entertainment to Comerica Park on Friday and Saturday, turning America's pastime into a mix of sports, comedy, dancing and crowd interaction. Check the link in our bio for more. 📷 by Kimberly P. Mitchell @kpmitchellphoto, Detroit Free Press #detroit #michigan #comericapark #entertainment #bananaball @thefirefighters @thepartyanimals #baseball"
17 likes, 0 comments - detroitfreepress on September 20, 2026: "Two teams from the Savannah Bananas traveling baseball tour came to Comerica Park for a pair of games on Sept. 18-19. Rivals the high-energy Party Animals and the stunt-performing Firefighters, brought their brand of baseball entertainment to Comerica Park on Friday and Saturday, turning America's pastime into a mix of sports, comedy, dancing and crowd interaction. Check the link in our bio for more. 📷 by Kimberly P. Mitchell @kpmitchellphoto, Detroit Free Press #detroit #michigan #comericapark #entertainment #bananaball @thefirefighters @thepartyanimals #baseball".
Confirmed: Barcelona suffer Andreas Christensen injury blow after Sevilla win
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Aidan O’Connell ruled out for personal reasons
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Jelly Roll says he’s prepared to give up music career for different calling
Jelly Roll said he has achieved everything he wanted in music and is seeking spiritual guidance about what comes next.
Column: SC arts board targets LGBTQ art and creates political test for art
The board of the South Carolina Arts Commission made four dangerous political decisions at their Aug. 20 meeting.
Zinédine Zidane calls time on N’Golo Kanté’s France career
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Dana White Reacts to Gable Steveson Losing at UFC 331
UFC president Dana White shared his reaction to Gable Steveson’s shocking knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.Entering UFC 331 as a -2500 betting favorite, Steveson was fully expected to defeat Sharaf and make it look easy. But he was brutally knocked out in just 12 seconds as Sharaf caught him with a left […] The post Dana White Reacts to Gable Steveson Losing at UFC 331 appeared first on HEAVY.
Florida Stuns Auburn in Wild SEC Showdown
The Florida Gators are officially 3-0. Florida traveled to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night and defeated Auburn 44-39 in a wild SEC opener, giving first-year head coach Jon Sumrall his first conference victory with the Gators. Gators Jump Out Early Florida wasted no time making its presence felt. The Gators took a 7-3 lead in…
Florida's Jon Sumrall Sends Warning to Team After Beating Auburn
Despite a gritty road win at Jordan-Hare, head coach Jon Sumrall slammed his team's lack of discipline, warning that sloppy penalties could derail Florida's undefeated season.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Could Be 6% Undervalued As Premium Formats Lift Attendance
Recent commentary on AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) points to a stronger film slate and higher demand for premium formats. This is lifting attendance and sentiment even as investors continue to watch the company’s leverage closely. At a share price of US$2.70, AMC Entertainment Holdings has seen a 7 day share price return of 9.76% and a year to date share price return of 67.70%, yet the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 10.30%, signalling that recent momentum contrasts with a...
NFL Week 2 games: Eagles rooting guide
Handy dandy reference material.
Michigan beat UTEP down two starters, including a surprise absence
Kyle Whittingham updates the status of Jordan Marshall and explains why Andrew Sprague and Zeke Berry were absent from Saturday's win.
Teladoc Health (TDOC) Missed On Earnings And Guided Lower, Is The Discount Too Wide?
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New nanoparticles make hidden chemical differences light up
Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and distinguish between molecules that look almost identical. The technology could one day provide a cheaper way to catch dangerous drug impurities or trace pollutants using simple low-cost lasers.
Despite rain, attendance strong at yearly south-side business fair
Santa Fe has made efforts to support immigrant-owned businesses, one sign of which is growth in markets like the Feria Southside.
WATCH LIVE: Pete Buttigieg keynotes Texas Democrats Johnson-Jordan Dinner
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg delivers the keynote address at the Texas Democratic Party’s 12th Annual Johnson-Jordan Dinner as Democrats rally ahead of midterms.
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington, a veteran news reporter who covered Florida politics, hurricanes and quirkiness for The Associated Press for more than 25 years, has died. He was 60.
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee
Brendan Farrington, former Florida politics reporter for the AP, dies
Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press.
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60. The veteran news reporter was known for covering Florida politics and hurricanes for The Associated Press. Farrington died Friday at his home in Tallahassee
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60.
Guardant Health (GH) Will Present 20 Abstracts At WCLC 2026
Guardant Health (NasdaqGS:GH) plans to present 20 abstracts at the World Conference on Lung Cancer 2026. The research covers liquid biopsy, methylation based detection methods, AI driven analysis and real world clinical data in lung cancer. Several abstracts focus on machine learning models aimed at assessing metastasis risk and refining diagnostic workflows for clinicians. Guardant Health's WCLC 2026 abstract slate signals broader research momentum that our work places in a wider context...
Westside High School football team cleans up community
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Bucs' Special Teams Hire Already Paying Dividends
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Auburn opens SEC play vs Florida: Live updates, score, highlights
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LANL: Four Los Alamos Researchers Receive Laboratory Fellows’ Prizes
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Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued On Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance
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NC State Alumnus Establishes Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Agriculture Majors
A $10 million gift from NC State alumnus David Peele will give students from eastern North Carolina the opportunity to attend NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the full cost of attendance covered – and spend four years immersed in the research, mentorship and experiences preparing them to lead the future of agriculture.
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The Human Brain Isn't Meant to Be Awake Past Midnight, Scientists Warn
Dangerous things can happen.
Three Cuban women, three businesses, one dream: How they’re building their future in Miami
They arrived in Miami by different paths. Now they’re turning what they know and love — pole dancing, tennis and skin care — into businesses and a shot at the American dream.
Analysis: Fearless Seagulls rewarded for attacking approach
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We need a lawyer who can find the defendant and a paralegal who can find the one page that matters. Marler Clark has been suing the companies that poison
Power & Politics: Dangers of AI; 'Pay The People!' author John Driscoll; Former Budget Deputy Kosta Diamantis flees the country
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Cardinal Health Sees Growth Normalize as Specialty, At-Home Investments Expand
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