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In 'Bucks County, USA,' a community torn apart by politics tries to heal

The five-part docuseries on PBS, co-directed by Robert May and Barry Levinson, aims to find common ground between community members in a purple county in Pennsylvania.

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Oct 16 • 3:32 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
“The Hobbit ”and Marvel star Martin Freeman quietly marries longtime partner Rachel Benaissa

Freeman and Benaissa have been dating since 2020.

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Oct 16 • 3:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
David Montgomery to be unavailable for Week 6

Texans RB David Montgomery ruled out for Week 6 due to groin injury

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Oct 16 • 3:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tyler Shough cleared for Week 6

The Saints' quarterback is no longer on the Week 6 injury report.

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Oct 16 • 3:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Manny Diaz has Suggestion to Fix Transfers in College Athletics

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz has a great suggestion on how to fix transfers in college athletics.

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Oct 16 • 3:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A mom asked for a free business-class upgrade for her kid. The flight attendant had the perfect comeback

Reddit users cringed, but it took a true professional to nail the response.

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Oct 16 • 3:14 PM EDT • Business • creators.yahoo.com
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses found recording audio without wearers' consent

The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.

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Oct 16 • 3:11 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Winona Health holding memorial ceremony for infant loss

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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Oct 16 • 3:11 PM EDT • Health • kttc.com
Princess Kate poses for rare new portraits

Princess Kate is bringing royal glamour to the British countryside.

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Oct 16 • 3:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
What Does Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Expansion Into The UK And Australia Mean?

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) announced the launch of Hers personalised hair loss and wellness care in the UK in October 2026. The Hers UK rollout introduces tailored treatment plans for women's hair loss alongside broader wellness services through the company's telehealth platform. The business is also expanding its Hers care platform into Australia, adding another English speaking market to its international footprint. The Hers UK hair loss launch and Australia expansion open new chapters...

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Oct 16 • 3:10 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Billy Joel can't drive or perform following brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel shared health updates following his 2025 brain disorder diagnosis, stating that he has to take “a series of tests” before being able to tour and drive again.

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Oct 16 • 3:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
NFL World Reacts To Eagles’ Joe Milton Addition From Cowboys

Since the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be down a quarterback on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, the team added some depth at the position. The Eagles dipped into the bag of the Dallas Cowboys, scooping up their practice squad quarterback Joe Milton. Over the past two years, Milton has been one of the NFL’s […] The post NFL World Reacts To Eagles’ Joe Milton Addition From Cowboys appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation helps local musicians navigate healthcare and medical crisis

Oregon’s Jeremy Wilson Foundation is stepping up for musicians in medical crisis with grants and health navigation; free Oct 22 Portland event on big 2027 OHP changes.

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Health • katu.com
University of Iowa receives foundation grant for business student wellness initiative

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business received a $3.5 million grant to sustain its student success initiative.

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Oct 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Business • iowacapitaldispatch.com
This Eerie State of Consciousness Makes Your Brain Feel Broken—but It May Be Keeping You Alive

Suddenly everything becomes unfamiliar...

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Oct 16 • 2:45 PM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
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Opinion | Is Politics Still Local in New England?

Maine’s Susan Collins and New Hampshire’s John E. Sununu hope to buck a likely Democratic trend.

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Oct 16 • 2:44 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
How Rockmaster Entertainment Group tailors DJ services to every single need on Coast Live

Marshall Everett, VP of Entertainment for Rockmaster Entertainment Group, shares how the company helps create memorable events of all kinds with professional service, flexibility, trust & dedication.

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Oct 16 • 2:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • wtkr.com
Aurora Behavioral Health hosts first Connect Fest to connect families with care

More than 40 health organizations gathered in one place with the same goal: helping Valley families connect with the resources they need.

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Oct 16 • 2:25 PM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
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Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job

Zacharia had come under scrutiny after a shaky first news briefing and the revelation that she represented herself as a lawyer but did not pass her bar exam after law school.

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Oct 16 • 2:08 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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“Baby Brain” During Pregnancy: What Science Says About Forgetfulness

Discover new research into pregnancy-related forgetfulness, how hormones may affect memory and practical ways expectant parents can cope.

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Oct 16 • 2:07 PM EDT • Science • health.yahoo.com
Milwaukee leaders spotlight community-centered health care

A new documentary explores community-led efforts to close health care gaps. Its screening and a community conversation are on Saturday, Oct. 17, at No Studios.

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Oct 16 • 1:59 PM EDT • Health • wisn.com
Idaho receives $329,000 federal grant to boost small business exports

Idaho secures a $329,000 federal grant through the State Trade Expansion Program to help small businesses expand into international markets.

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Oct 16 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • idahobusinessreview.com
Mayor Johnson’s campaign cash dips below $380,000, while frontrunner Giannoulias has $19 million on hand

The freshman incumbent has just $379,471 in the bank — yet another indication of his struggle to raise money for the uphill reelection bid he announced last month.

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Oct 16 • 1:57 PM EDT • Politics • wbez.org
Expedia accused of inflating hotel prices in new lawsuit

Struggling to afford hotel prices? A new lawsuit alleges Expedia is jacking up costs across the board. A proposed class-action lawsuit filed on Oct. 2 in the U.S. District Court

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Oct 16 • 1:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Board of Regents: Candidates talk issues ahead of Nov. 3 election

Name: Edie Hooton Office Sought: Colorado Board of Regents, District2 Party: Democrat How should the Board navigate curriculum debates that have become politically polarized? Curriculum decisions must be anchored in the principle of “shared governance,” as defined in Regent Laws. The responsibility for academic excellence lies with the faculty and subject matter experts, as they […]

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Oct 16 • 1:52 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Science Museum of Virginia Opens “Rescue” Exhibit

Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at @VirginiaThisMorning.

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Oct 16 • 1:50 PM EDT • Science • wtvr.com
Historic Orlando hospital site could become affordable housing, health care hub
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Oct 16 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • clickorlando.com
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:PLAY)

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY - Get Free Report) was the target of unusually large options trading on Friday. Investors purchased 5,009 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 37% compared to the typical daily volume of 3,653 call options.

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Oct 16 • 1:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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David Surkamp dead: Pavlov's Dog lead singer was 74

Rock band Pavlov's Dog is mourning the loss of singer-songwriter and lead vocalist David Surkamp, who died Monday at age 74.

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Oct 16 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Katie Zacharia reportedly leaving as Trump’s press secretary just 5 days into the job

President Donald Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is "transitioning out of the role" after he told her to reconsider the job just five days in, according to a White House official.

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Oct 16 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • wptv.com
Roger Marshall praises Trump's tariff policies after Kansas executive says they hurt his business

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, locked in tight campaign with Democrat Adam Hamilton, throws full support behind President Donald Trump's tariff war.

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Oct 16 • 1:20 PM EDT • Business • kansasreflector.com
Patriots vs. Jets series history ahead of Week 6

The most memorable moments of the Patriots-Jets rivalry, relived.

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Oct 16 • 1:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Georgia's Senate and governor races test Trump's political influence
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Oct 16 • 1:09 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Georgia's Senate and governor races test Trump's political influence

Trump plays a significant role in Georgia's races, with Democrats working to tie their GOP opponents to Trump’s unpopular policies on the economy and war with Iran.

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Oct 16 • 1:06 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says

FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.

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Oct 16 • 1:05 PM EDT • Health • arstechnica.com
Raiders wide receivers Week 5 snap and production review

Undermanned unit doesn’t produce much in defeat

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Oct 16 • 1:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer

Peter Rice brings a wealth of experience in TV and film, including scripted and unscripted shows, live sports, prestige television and theatrical distribution.

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Oct 16 • 1:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • cnbc.com
What Impresses Titans the Most About RB Nick Singleton

Coach Randy Jordan reveals why the Penn State rookie’s explosive physical tools offer a high-upside solution as Tennessee navigates looming contract decisions for its veteran backfield.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Parkview Health to acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare

Indiana-based health care system Parkview Health announced Friday it has signed an agreement to acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare, a shared services company that works with more than 500 health care organizations across 48 states.

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Oct 16 • 12:52 PM EDT • Health • insideindianabusiness.com
Kristi Noem quietly moves to her third job in Trump administration

(CNN) — Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has quietly moved into a new role at the State Department after her special envoy status expired last month.

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Oct 16 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • wkow.com
Stephen Ross sells sliver of Dolphins at record price
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Oct 16 • 12:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ravens' Lamar Jackson Unlikely to Play Amid Third Missed Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted at practice again, all but guaranteeing that he will not play in Week 6.

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Oct 16 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PSV Secure Shuryjano Cornecion’s Future With New Contract Until 2031

Fresh off an impressive first-team debut, the teenage midfielder commits his long-term future to the Eredivisie giants as Peter Bosz looks to integrate the academy graduate permanently.

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Oct 16 • 12:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Candace Cameron Bure reveals “The View” asked her to return — and why she declined (exclusive)

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

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Oct 16 • 12:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
UT Health oncologist discusses breast cancer awareness
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Oct 16 • 12:36 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Dr. Phil McGraw addresses Collin Gosselin’s ‘false’ claim that he helped offer Jon and Kate millions to stay married

The talk show host did not have “any vested interest” in the Gosselins’ relationship.

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Oct 16 • 12:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Ben Hollingsworth says 'Virgin River' is 'apple pie entertainment'

The 42-year-old actor credited the success of "Virgin River" to the fact that "it is a comforting show," which he compared to "a warm fuzzy blanket, or a hug."

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Oct 16 • 12:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • foxnews.com
LaMelo Ball Gives Timberwolves New Way to Use Rudy Gobert

The Minnesota Timberwolves have already seen how quickly a physical defense can disrupt actions built around Rudy Gobert's screens. Against Detroit, that pressure kept Minnesota from finding the offensive rhythm it had established against New York. LaMelo Ball Gives Timberwolves New Way to Use Rudy Gobert For a team with major ambitions, the problem extends …

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Oct 16 • 12:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tottenham Looking For A Striker In January

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to strengthen their first-team attack when the January transfer window opens, according to TEAMTALK, with Roberto De Zerbi said to have identified five potential striker targets.

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Oct 16 • 12:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions

Tennessee versus Alabama football game score predictions in Week 7.

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed more than tripled the fundraising haul of his Republican challenger, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake), for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Online records show El-Sayed raised $30,659,157 in the reporting period from July 16 to Sept. 30, while Rogers brought in $9,662,538. Despite that, Rogers’ campaign maintains a nearly […]

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Oct 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Exclusive-US Strikes One-Year Deal to Fund Maternal and Newborn Health Donations in Poorest Countries

By Ammu Kannampilly, Jennifer Rigby and Victoire Mukenge NAIROBI/LONDON/NYANGEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The US ⁠government has ⁠struck a deal to continue supplying some of the ⁠world's poorest nations with free life-saving medication and equipment for mothers, infants and ...

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Oct 16 • 11:55 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Eagles sign Joe Milton III off Cowboys practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Joe Milton III off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

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Oct 16 • 11:49 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nick Sirianni: Jalen Hurts' health is our concern, not going to get into details

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni repeatedly declined to discuss quarterback Jalen Hurts' health today, a day after the Eagles announced that Hurts will miss Sunday's game because of a blood clot.

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Oct 16 • 11:45 AM EDT • Health • nbcsports.com
NBA, sportsbooks agree to ban different types of prop bets

The NBA and prominent sportsbooks agree to ban different types of prop bets.

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Oct 16 • 11:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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iPhone co-creator Fadell on Duo: There are both business and entertainment uses for these devices

iPhone co-creator and former Apple executive Tony Fadell joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Apple’s opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, use cases for HomeView, and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
iPhone co-creator Fadell on Duo: There are both business and entertainment uses for these devices

iPhone co-creator and former Apple executive Tony Fadell joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Apple’s opening of pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, use cases for HomeView, and more.

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Yankees get $120 million prediction for NPB Triple Crown winner

The Yankees are a potential landing spot for the NPB star.

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Local health insurance broker highlights changes coming to Medicare, healthcare policies in 2027

As over a million Coloradans review their healthcare plans for Medicare’s open enrollment period — running from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 — a local health insurance broker is preparing

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Oct 16 • 11:42 AM EDT • Health • littletonindependent.net
Billy Joel says he can no longer perform or drive due to health condition

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

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

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

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

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

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Oct 16 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • kold.com
OU football head coach contracts details: What is Brent Venables' buyout?

OU football head coach Brent Venables’ contract extension details were released Friday morning, which the OU Daily obtained.

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Oct 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
How much are D.C.'s sports teams worth?

The Commanders are valued at $9.64 billion — $3.59 billion more than their 2023 sale price. Here's what the city's other franchises are worth, according to Sportico.

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Oct 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Sports • axios.com
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Having insurance doesn’t mean you can get a mental health appointment

Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or impossible, according to a new study.Researchers, posed as “secret shoppers” looking for appointments for issu...

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Oct 16 • 11:17 AM EDT • Health • news.osu.edu
NBA, sportsbooks reportedly agree to ban certain bets, including parlays involving the under on same player's stats
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Oct 16 • 11:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Indiana's biggest home game ever will reveal just how far Curt Cignetti has taken the Hoosiers
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Oct 16 • 11:13 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“Love Is Blind’”s Jax has ‘regrets’ about how she dumped Stew — but not about comparing him to Mitt Romney

“Mitt Romney’s wicked hot.”

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Oct 16 • 11:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Newcastle United v Aston Villa Live TV and these global channel listings

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle United v Aston Villa Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (5.

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Oct 16 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The biggest changes between the new“ Sense and Sensibility ”movie“ ”and Jane Austen’s book

Georgia Oakley’s film stays mostly true to the novel, with a few notable changes.

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Kuakini Breast Health Institute expands access to cancer screening and treatment

The Kuakini Breast Health Institute is now open in time breast cancer awareness month, offering specialized cancer treatment, including screening, surgery and monitoring.

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Oct 16 • 10:51 AM EDT • Health • hawaiinewsnow.com
Zara Larsson Has a Blunt Message for Brands That Dislike Her Politics

Zara Larsson revealed that she has lost several business opportunities because of her outspoken views on political issues. The Swedish pop star emphasized the real-world impact of money, saying, “Mone...

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Oct 16 • 10:50 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
‘Sense and Sensibility’ review: Daisy Edgar-Jones shines in adaptation

Every beloved book lives forever in the mind of its reader, and sometimes if we’re lucky, it becomes a beloved movie, too. Jane Austen’s tale of two sisters, “Sense and

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Oct 16 • 10:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Biggest post-postseason questions for the White Sox

October was an eye-opener for the future of the team

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Oct 16 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
From Mumbai To Singapore To Australia: How An International Business Education Shaped My Career Journey

An SP Jain alum traces how marketing studies and constant relocation led to employment services – and now teaching.

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Oct 16 • 10:38 AM EDT • Business • poetsandquants.com
Skubal Refused to Discuss Future After Dodgers Elimination

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

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Oct 16 • 10:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pope Leo to make first appearance since cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV is set for his first public appearance since cancer surgery as doctors report steady improvement in his recovery.

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Oct 16 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Turn Calf Health Records Into Herd Improvements

There is a cycle of incomplete calf health records and limited veterinary feedback. Breaking it requires practical recordkeeping systems and a commitment to turning data into management decisions.

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Oct 16 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • bovinevetonline.com
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?

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

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Oct 16 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • yourlocalepidemiologistca.substack.com
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Oct 16 • 10:23 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Truist CEO shakes up bank's consumer, small business leadership

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Oct 16 • 10:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Health Care and Crude Led the Week While Tech Lost Its Grip

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Bucks Reportedly Exploring Trades Ahead of Regular Season

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Fierce Healthcare Regulatory Recap: HHS presses medical groups on gender-affirming care for minors; CMS distributes RHTP funding to 5 states

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The Dwelling updates plans for park project in New Caney

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