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Darius Slayton released by Indy

Indianapolis Colts WR Darius Slayton released on Friday

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Oct 16 • 8:52 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mogul Capital Partners empowers people to become business owners

Mogul Capital Partners is a private equity and business acquisition company focused on acquiring established, profitable businesses while expanding access and exposure to business ownership and investing.

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Oct 16 • 8:47 PM EDT • Business • wmar2news.com
Colin Farrell at a Red Carpet Event
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Oct 16 • 8:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Year-long strike at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital ends as nurses ratify contract

The two parties will now begin to negotiate terms on when the striking nurses will return to work.

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Oct 16 • 7:56 PM EDT • Health • crainsdetroit.com
Politics Unusual: Governors debate discussion, ballet props

In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with politics strategists to discuss the recent New York gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with the executive director of Citizens Union about the five ballot propositions.

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Oct 16 • 7:35 PM EDT • Politics • fox5ny.com
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County party chairs on early voting, this week’s Vance rally and more

Both chairs discuss campaign strategy, recap Vice President JD Vance’s Tyler rally and address assault allegations.

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Oct 16 • 7:32 PM EDT • Politics • kltv.com
NBA bans certain types of sports bets following high-profile gambling scandals involving players

The NBA is banning certain player prop parlays and other wagers while expanding measures to detect suspicious betting activity and protect players from harassment.

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Oct 16 • 7:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OPINON: A vote for progress over politics

As the father of four young children the Talbot County Public School system, I am a strong supporter of public schools. I’d love to see all schools succeed, because at

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Oct 16 • 7:03 PM EDT • Politics • stardem.com
Health experts warn of flesh-eating bacteria in floodwaters

Following Hurricane Isaias and heavy rainfall, health experts are warning families about an unseen bacteria in the water that poses a serious health risk.

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Oct 16 • 6:58 PM EDT • Health • wesh.com
Jax Beach mom says she’s unable to open business due to ‘unresolved’ issues in building
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Oct 16 • 6:53 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
K-pop Entertainment Company Hello82 Aims to Plant a Flag in Festival Market with Inaugural 82World

The two-day, fan-focused festival arrives in Los Angeles this weekend, headlined by the chart-topping boy group ATEEZ.

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Oct 16 • 6:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Patty O’Lexey honored with U of U Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion Award

ROCK SPRINGS -- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has announced that Patty O’Lexey, BSN,RN, Director of Education, has been recognized as a University of Utah Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion, an

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Oct 16 • 6:15 PM EDT • Health • wyomingnews.com
2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
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Oct 16 • 5:58 PM EDT • Science • televisionacademy.com
ATSC: 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
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Oct 16 • 5:58 PM EDT • Science • televisionacademy.com
Vindral: 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
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Oct 16 • 5:58 PM EDT • Science • televisionacademy.com
‘Whalefall’ ending explained: Who survives? What happened on the boat? How does it differ from the book?

Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin star in Whalefall, a heart-racing thriller based on Daniel Kraus’ novel. Who survives? What happened on the boat? How does it differ from the book? Here’s the answers.

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Oct 16 • 5:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Packers' Jordan Love has bold projection for Cowboys game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has quite a take on what will happen against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Oct 16 • 5:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oklahoma City awarded $11.5M in federal grants to improve children's mental health care

Two federal grants totaling $11.5 million will help Oklahoma City expand mental health care for children in schools and communities, addressing growing needs and reducing emergency room visits.

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Oct 16 • 5:41 PM EDT • Health • koco.com
Triple stabbing survivor calls for more mental health resources in Boston
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Oct 16 • 5:35 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Joe Manganiello on why he's sharing his 7-year health journey: "The alternative became too difficult"
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Oct 16 • 5:29 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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NBA Draws New Lines on What Fans Can Bet On

The league is restricting risky player props.

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Oct 16 • 5:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kentucky gets some good news linebacker on Friday

Kentucky football has dealt with several injuries at linebacker, but received some good news prior to their game against Oklahoma.

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Oct 16 • 5:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Brenda Vaccaro makes rare comment about ending engagement to Michael Douglas for Don Stroud

“I fell in love with somebody else, and I knew it,” the “Drugstore Cowboy” actress admits in a new interview.

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Oct 16 • 5:04 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Denzel Boston good to go for Week 6

The Browns top receiver will be in the lineup for the team in Week 6.

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Oct 16 • 5:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas will officially headline “True Detective” season 5

Production will begin in 2027 with Issa López back as showrunner.

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Oct 16 • 4:43 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Antonio Banderas, Nicolas Cage to star in 'True Detective' season 5

Nicolas Cage attends 'The Surfer' photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2024, in Cannes, France. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) | Antonio Banderas

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Oct 16 • 4:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com
Cardinals-Rams history: Sean McVay owns Arizona

Sean McVay is 16-3 against the Cardinals.

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Oct 16 • 4:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Enquirer announces Oct. 16 athlete of the week winners

Cincinnati Enquirer readers made their choices for the Oct. 16 Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week.

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Oct 16 • 4:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Pitcher The Cubs Need To Sign This Offseason
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Oct 16 • 4:08 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland

UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

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Oct 16 • 4:08 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Banana Ball returning to Las Vegas Ballpark in March 2027

Banana Ball returns to Las Vegas Ballpark March 18-20, 2027, general admission lottery closes Oct. 31, 2026.

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Oct 16 • 4:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox5vegas.com
Olympiacos Target Former Manchester United Winger

Olympiacos are revisiting a move for former Manchester United man and free agent Adnan Januzaj to bolster their wing depth as injury concerns and lack of impact plague current options.

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Oct 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Panthers list Taylor Moton as questionable, Monroe Freeling as doubtful
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Oct 16 • 3:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Amarillo VA Health Care System to host Veterans Flue Fairs next week

The Amarillo VA Health Care System set to host a walk-in Veterans Flue Fair Next week, October 19-24.

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Oct 16 • 3:41 PM EDT • Health • newschannel10.com
Jalen Duren teases major development after $200 million contract

Jalen Duren wants to reach new heights in 2026-27. The Pistons are expected to give him every chance to do so.

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Oct 16 • 3:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sports Overtime: Week 8 (Friday, Oct. 16, 2026)

Watch highlights and view scores from Week 8 of the 2026 NSAA football season.

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Oct 16 • 3:22 PM EDT • Sports • 1011now.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
Nathan Fielder called in this Oscar-nominated star for a surprise role in “You Can See Everything”

A familiar face joins Fielder in his examination of Elizabeth Holmes.

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Selma Blair breaks silence on arrest and plane incident

The actress was arrested on Oct. 11 after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants mid-flight during “a medical emergency.”

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Oct 16 • 3:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Kyle Monangai will not play in Week 6

Bears RB Kyle Monangai set to miss second straight game

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Oct 16 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died
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Oct 16 • 2:57 PM EDT • Health • aljazeera.com
Measles cases spike by 37 in the past week

Lancaster County’s measles cases continue to climb with 37 new cases in the past week, the highest rise in people sickened with measles in a seven-day period since early September.

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Oct 16 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • lancasteronline.com
Phoenix mental health clinic hosts event to connect families with care

Aurora Behavioral Health hosted its first-ever Connect Fest at its location near 59th Avenue and Peoria Avenue.

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Oct 16 • 2:22 PM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
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Sen. Susan Collins struggles to name a time she stopped Trump
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Oct 16 • 2:20 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Football Obsessions Impact Productivity and Health for Fans

Learn how football obsessions impact productivity, how to safely deal with football fandom in safe ways. Manage being a football fan with grace.

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Oct 16 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.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
Buccaneers Reveal Baker Mayfield’s Status vs. Steelers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will be out for Sunday’s game […]

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Oct 16 • 1:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Padres' 2.83 ERA reliever gets huge $90M contract prediction

This veteran Padres reliever might be in store for a huge contract this winter.

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Oct 16 • 1:22 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
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
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
College Football Playoff Expansion Could Change Everything For Texas A&M

A proposed 24-team College Football Playoff could give Texas A&M more postseason opportunities, but Mike Elko faces bigger problems with the Aggies struggling in 2026.

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
What to do with the Yankees’ free agents

Who should the Yankees bring back?

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Oct 16 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Colorado confirms first child flu death this season, health experts encourage vaccines
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Oct 16 • 12:55 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Is the Texas Senate race tightening?

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Oct 16 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Fanatics plans flagship Atlanta Hawks store at Centennial Yards

Fanatics plans to open a flagship Atlanta sports store at Centennial Yards through a new retail partnership with the Atlanta Hawks.

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Oct 16 • 12:47 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
"He's very excited about this new chapter with the …

"He's very excited about this new chapter with the …

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Oct 16 • 12:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bucks change schedule immediately after Brewers make World Series

The Milwaukee Bucks' home opener was scheduled to conflict with Game 1 of the World Series

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Oct 16 • 12:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Kaley Cuoco welcomes 2nd daughter with Tom Pelphrey, reveals name

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

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Oct 16 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • kmaland.com
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
R.I. Health and Human Services head to replace Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals CEO

Revolving door? Richard Charest’s jump from government to industry raises ethics questions.

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Oct 16 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
Dealroom.co | Parkview Health to acquire Ovation Healthcare in rural care push

What's the deal? Parkview Health has signed an agreement to acqu…

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Oct 16 • 12:19 PM EDT • Health • app.dealroom.co
Cavaliers Star James Harden Ranked 11th-Best 'Creator' in NBA

James Harden is one of the best creators in the NBA.

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Oct 16 • 12:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Everton Insider Makes Major David Moyes to Celtic Claim

The Everton insider has shared his view on the recent links involving David Moyes and Celtic.

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Oct 16 • 12:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Shrink Their Hollywood Business as Layoffs Hit Archewell Productions

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been quietly cutting staff at Archewell Productions. “They cut staff over the last 12 to 18 months,” an insider told Page Six on Thursday, October 15. Th...

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Oct 16 • 12:17 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.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
Mental Health Awareness Week

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

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Oct 16 • 12:01 PM EDT • Health • kktv.com
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
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • kcci.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • koco.com
'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

"I'm not allowed to drive. And I can't do performances." | Billy Joel opened up about his health in a recent interview, saying that while he is better now, he doesn't know if he'll be able to perform again.

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Oct 16 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
Savannah Bananas Return to Coors Field

As the Savannah Bananas bring their Banana Ball style of play to stadiums across the United States and Mexico, Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies, is on the schedule in 2027.

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Oct 16 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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Oct 16 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Fastest Warming Congressional Districts Where Politician Is Funded By Fossil Fuel Industry

The midterm elections are less than a month away, and 35 seats in the U.S. Senate, as well as...

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Oct 16 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Title revealed for “The Mummy” sequel featuring the onscreen reunion of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

The franchise’s fourth installment is a direct sequel to 1999’s “The Mummy” and 2001 sequel, “The Mummy Returns.”

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Oct 16 • 11:32 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
How“ Street Fighter”’s surprising ending sets up a sequel — and introduces an iconic final boss

The new video game adaptation comes across as a clear part one of a two-part series.

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Oct 16 • 11:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Dunleavy was confident that Butler would appreciate …

Dunleavy was confident that Butler would appreciate …

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Oct 16 • 11:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
5 NFL Stars Who Need to Get Back on Track

5 NFL stars who need to get back on track in 2026, including Justin Herbert, Saquon Barkley, C.J. Stroud and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Arizona Cardinals Daily Links:

The Cardinals select South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart in a new 2027 NFL mock draft.

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Oct 16 • 11:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Go back to the medieval times with the Baton Rouge Maker Faire. See when, where, what to do.

Join the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Maker Faire for medieval-themed activities, hands-on projects, performances and more.

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Oct 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com
Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell out for Week 6

New York Jets RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) and WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) have been ruled out for Week 6 against the New England Patriots.

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Oct 16 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • sports.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
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
Is the Prince estate finally listening to fan complaints?

MINNEAPOLIS — Is the Prince estate finally listening to complaints from hardcore fans? On Oct. 9, the estate and NPG Records released the “Calabama EP” as a follow-up to the

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Oct 16 • 10:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.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
Nebraska-Oregon Preview: Why the Huskers Must Win Early

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

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Oct 16 • 10:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hallmark Channel's Countdown To Christmas Begins Today

Ready or not the new Hallmark Channel holiday movies are here!

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Oct 16 • 10:27 AM EDT • Entertainment • abc12.com
David Hamilton powers Brewers to World Series

Is everything in baseball actually about the Red Sox, even when it’s not about the Red Sox? Somehow I feel like the answer is yes. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers last night to complete a four-game sweep of the NLCS and reach their first World Series since 1982. The first out of […]

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Two Weather Implications Of A 24-Team College Football Playoff

The potential weather and climate implications of a 24-team NCAA college football playoff system.

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Alabama Department of Public Health discusses measles

Alabama Department of Public Health discusses measles

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Oct 16 • 10:04 AM EDT • Health • wbrc.com
Northwestern vs. Michigan State: 3 Best Bets for Week 7

Capitalize on vulnerable pass defenses and Aidan Chiles’ revenge narrative as these three expert picks target undervalued player props for a high-stakes Big Ten showdown in East Lansing.

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Oct 16 • 9:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sweden’s Left Faces a Political Deadlock

In September, Swedish voters defeated a governing coalition that the far right had propped up. But the Center Party is now blocking a new government because it wants to keep Left Party ministers out o...

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Christine Drazan says she’s her own person, but will it matter?

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

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Hornets Could Move on From Tidjane Salaün

Tidjane Salaün may not remain with the Charlotte Hornets.

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Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Following Argus Focus Is The Digital Growth Story Undervalued

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in focus after research provider Argus highlighted its mix of roughly 50 U.S. gaming properties and detailed 2024 EBITDAR contributions from Las Vegas and regional operations. Recent trading has been softer, with the share price slipping over the past week and month, and the 3-month share price return down 2.04%. However, Caesars Entertainment still carries a 24.15% year to date share price gain and a 34.61% 1-year total shareholder return, alongside a much...

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Oct 16 • 9:13 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Morocco health alert issued due to diphtheria: US Embassy

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

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Oct 16 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com