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The Senate map expands (again): From the Politics Desk

Plus, the secretary of state races to watch.

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Oct 20 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Rays vs. Brewers World Series preview: Who has the edge in matchup of MLB's 2 best teams?
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Oct 20 • 4:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How ‘You Can See Everything’ can get an Oscar acting nomination for [SPOILER]

‘You Can See Everything’ is aiming for historic Oscar nominations, including in Best Picture and acting.

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Oct 20 • 4:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

Local events and activities

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Oct 20 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • sandiegouniontribune.com
Joe Burrow leads NFL in key PFF passing category

Joe Burrow’s accuracy on intermediate throws stands out among the NFL’s best through Cincinnati’s first five games.

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Oct 20 • 2:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sundar Pichai: Google’s Frontier Imperative, Compute Scarcity Dilemmas, Future AI Products and Businesses

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has little patience for doubts about Google’s willingness or capacity to compete at the frontier of AI. His company’s latest Gemini 4 Argon model — long-promised and recently delivered — beats OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest public models on coding, math, science, and knowledge-work benchmarks and has placed Google’s AI back among the world’s best. Amid chatter that Google was fine with good-enough lightweight ‘Flash’ models, Pichai pushed back hard against any suggestion that company is limiting its research ambitions. “We won’t do it any other way,” he told me in a Big Technology Podcast interview recorded this week at Google’s Mountain View headquarters. Pursuing cutting-edge research is costly for Google, requiring compute and chips that otherwise could be sold at a high markup by its cloud business. But Pichai said allocating resources to frontier AI development is “ground zero” for Google. “Our cloud business is at any given moment in time forgoing short-term revenues because we are making compute trade-offs to support frontier AI development,” Pichai told me. In our conversation, we discussed Argon (which Pichai says processed three times as many tokens as Gemini 3 in the 72 hours after launch), AI’s role in developing better models, the AI interface of the future, competition with OpenAI, Google’s partnerships with Anthropic and Apple, data centers in space, and the nature of his optimism. You can read the full conversation, lightly edited for length and clarity, below, or listen to it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice. Alex Kantrowitz: Google is back at the frontier with Gemini 4 Argon, which beats OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s public models on benchmarks spanning coding, math, science, and knowledge work. The conventional wisdom was that Google had given up on the frontier to focus on fast, good-enough models for its products. That was wrong? Sundar Pichai: Very wrong. Look, we are so committed to being at the frontier. It’s in our DNA. We won’t do it any other way. We’ve been thinking about the AI frontier for well over a decade now. The frontier is very dynamic. It’s very competitive. It’s very exciting. I couldn’t be more pleased with how Argon has come together. We took our time with it. We made sure we tested it safely and deployed it carefully. We took a bit longer than our other models, given its capabilities. Across the board, be it for agentic work, knowledge work, coding, creative tasks, Argon is one of the really good frontier models. The first 72 hours since we launched, it’s almost up to 25 trillion tokens used, which is about three times what Gemini 3.0 had in the first 72 hours. And we are capacity constrained as we are serving it. Excited, but there are always areas….. You know, the frontier is very dynamic, and you have to keep evolving the models. There are areas which we can see we need to improve as well. We’ll be at work on all of that as well. Which areas? On any given model, Argon would be across the board better at everything if you just look even two months back. But the space is so evolving. Even on coding, for example, there are pockets where we know we need to do better, and there’s clear feedback. We’ll make it better. The argument for standard models is that they’re already good enough to build great products, with the frontier valuable only for certain tasks. Meta built Muse with good models rather than the best, and Google could put standard models into Maps, Gmail, and Search. Why isn’t that sufficient? It’s definitely not how I have thought about it at all. We are deeply committed to driving the state of the art and actually pushing where this technology can go, all the way from transformers. That’s a journey we’ve been on. You will see us continue to do that. When you’re at the frontier, you get an earlier look into the emerging capabilities, earlier than others, which helps you better prepare for the future. We are fortunate to have a wide set of opportunities across consumer and enterprise. Some of our cloud customers, for sure, want the model at the frontier. The frontier models will be better at developing the next set of models in an era of recursive self-improvement. I would argue it matters there. Internally, we have definitely seen a steep point of inflection by deploying Argon to our developers. It definitely tackles problems which our previous models could not do. Being at the frontier puts you at the innovation frontier and helps you drive that as well. There is room for models of all sizes and capabilities. That’s why we did Flash, Flash-Lite, etc. I agree with you that you can develop very good product experiences with not necessarily the most frontier model, because they tend to be slower and more expensive too. But we care about the Pareto frontier, and we’re committed to doing all of that. You said developing frontier models gives you a look at what’s coming. What do you see on the horizon? What makes this moment so exciting is you build something which you think is a culmination of months of work, and you put it out. You already see clear headroom ahead. We’ve all been working on these agentic, long-horizon capabilities, but clearly the frontier is going to have multiple of these agents working together to do things. That’s an example of an exciting paradigm underway. It’s also clear to me that users, both in consumer and enterprise, will have access to some multi-agent framework for them, working all the time doing things. It feels like a moment of infinite possibilities. Sergey Brin said one of Argon’s core innovations was relying more on the model to help develop the model. Yet incidents involving OpenAI’s bots breaking containment and Google’s bots accessing a site they shouldn’t have suggest these systems still aren’t perfectly aligned. Isn’t there reasonable cause for concern about accelerating toward recursive self-improvement? There are three parts to your question. Let’s first talk about RSI itself. You’re right, Sergey mentioned RSI being a critical contributor as we are developing Argon. But to be very clear, today, in a continuum, we are pretty far from the end state of RSI or something like that. The right way to describe it is you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development. You almost have agents helping AI researchers in some automated way work together to build these models. It’s good to at least understand where we are today, and it’s super exciting. I expect that continuum to keep making progress as we go into next year. The second question is around safety. Security comes from defense in depth. You’re talking about alignment, obviously. We all are doing a lot of work to make sure the models are as aligned as possible. But it’s an active area of research, and there are clear gaps. That’s not the only thing we rely on. You have the work you do on alignment, but beyond that, we put a lot of effort into real-time monitoring as these models are working. Making sure you have good telemetry into what’s happening so that you can intervene in real time if you see unexpected behaviors. How you do that, the architecture with which you do that, how you make sure it’s all sandboxed and isolated in a way that it can continue doing its job during real-time monitoring — these are all areas of investment. Obviously, when we deploy these models, giving customers, enterprises, control, both with real-time monitoring, but their ability to decide where they deploy, what type of data which models ever have access to, etc. All that work is very, very important, and we are doing a lot of that. As an industry, we need to constantly up our game and take the time to do all this stuff, including dedicating the compute required to make sure you can safely deploy these models. The third part is: Is it all enough? This is why there are a lot of conversations in the industry, and I think it’s reasonable to be worried. The right way to approach something you worry about is early on thinking about what more we can do. As an industry, you’re definitely seeing increased levels of work on alignment, testing for safety, etc., as we deploy these models. The next step would be developing better standards so there are cross-industry standards of how we do these things, including the ability to evaluate using independent evaluators. If you look at areas like financial controls, we have accounting standards, we have independent auditors. Those are all the next natural steps for us as an industry to work toward, and regulation will end up playing a role as we go through all of that as well. Google pursues both language models and world models, while some other AI companies like OpenAI have focused more heavily on LLMs as the path to AGI. Why is world-model research important to you? As humans, you obviously perceive the world around you, and you’re taking all those inputs. Making sure these models are able to understand the laws of physics, simulate the world in high fidelity. All that, I think, are key enabling blocks for intelligence. We are working across all possible applications of this. Take an area like robotics. It’s not an accident: If you look at embodied reasoning benchmarks, Argon is state of the art. That all comes from our experience building world models. Inherently, I would expect there will be architectures which will converge all of this in the future. But for us, we view this as, today, this jagged frontier that is intelligence. We want to be at the frontier of all the possible approaches, and that will help us both drive better research, better insights, and develop a much better AGI model, is how we think about it. Some people argue Google should focus on selling its computing resources rather than using them for AI research. Cloud wants to sell compute at a high markup, while researchers need a very big computer to build the best models. How do you balance those demands? Ground zero for us is making sure we are investing in the compute that’s needed to be at the AI frontier. In 2015, I set the company to be AI-first. AI is that key horizontal ingredient across everything we do, all the way from Search to Cloud to Waymo. That is ground zero for us, making sure both for research and developing the models that we have enough compute needed. Beyond that, we have these independent businesses which each have their own long-range plans. They’re using those long-range plans to project forward, and we plan for compute for all of them. The cloud team, they have a business and they have a projection and they have demand signals. They have committed contracts. With that help, we can plan on a long-term compute trajectory for them. We’re fortunate to have this wide set of opportunities. There’s no company in the world which isn’t making trade-offs at any given moment in time. But the first principles we operate on is making sure we have enough compute to invest in the frontier, and that’s non-negotiable, and everything else works on top. Remember, we are building our own compute, our own data centers. There are long lead times. The compute we have today is a function of decisions I made in 2024. Even if you think back to a year from today, last year the agentic coding takeoff hadn’t happened. Today, obviously, when you sit and look at anything, everyone is short—not just us, other companies—and everyone wishes you had two times what you had planned for. That comes with the territory. At any given moment in time, we are planning for what we would need two to three years out in the future. You’re going to find some decisions you make may look suboptimal two years out, depending on where the state of the art is. I don’t spend too much time thinking about it. The way I think about compute allocation is making sure Google DeepMind, both for research and frontier model development, is cutting edge in terms of compute access. After that, we plan for all our businesses. It’s great we can provide our compute to other people too, like we have done. It allows us to scale that up, get real tests for it in the widest application set possible, test it in the real world, and make sure we are at the cutting edge of technology at every layer of our AI stack as well. Ben Horowitz relayed on a podcast that Andy Jassy had said compute was sold out until 2028. Are you seeing the same thing? If today a customer is coming out and asking us for compute in ’27, that is incredibly difficult to do. Even last year we went out and leased some short-term compute to accommodate some customers and help them out. But yes, we are all dealing with similar timelines. Every major technology shift seems to involve overbuilding, from railroads to fiber. Do you think that’s happening here? It depends on the time frames you’re looking at. This level of build, if I take a long enough time frame, it makes complete sense to me. We are at early stages of the most consequential technology ever, and this is not like fiber. It’s not dark. We are using it. We are capacity constrained on a daily basis. The applications, the underlying technology is improving rapidly. But running a company, the way I work through the moment is you look at your demand signals. You look at your committed revenue opportunities that you’re getting in the form of contracts. You balance that with the underlying technical capability, or internally you balance how we are using it internally, the model trajectories. Based on all that, you take a disciplined approach—a confident, aggressive, but disciplined approach—to plan out compute. But when you talk about the broader economy as a whole, you’re having people operate with various levels of risk. I focus on what I can control as a company and plan through it. If your question is, can there be an overbuild? Yes, because you can have some constrained components. Remember, what matters is a set of everything you need to build out that compute. Memory, electricity, electricians…. Land. Like 2,000 components or more. You could get constrained at some point. There could be things which cause bottlenecks, and then you could have overbuilds. There could be external shocks to the economy. There are macro risks. All that is possible at any given time. But am I confident that the compute we are planning for, we will have uses for it given enough time? Absolutely, yes. I was in the room when you said AI would be as profound as fire and electricity. If you believe that, shouldn’t you give researchers the biggest possible computer, even at the expense of today’s cloud profits? We’re all doing some form of that. Our cloud business is at any given moment in time forgoing short-term revenues because we are making compute trade-offs to support frontier AI development. What you’re seeing is true already. But you want to be thoughtful. Even our AI researchers have some constraints, which are also good. That’s what inspires creativity. That’s what helps you come up with a more efficient algorithmic breakthrough, maybe to use less memory. What we are committed to is to invest what’s needed to stay at the frontier. OpenAI President Greg Brockman told me a few months ago that the ideal AI product might have no interface at all—just as natural as conversation. What do you think the interface looks like in the age of AI? Computing historically has been humans adapting to computing. With AI, it’ll be the other way around. The technology will adapt seamlessly to how humans live and go about their day-to-day life. You want to be able to speak to that AI when you want to. It has context. It can be persistently running somewhere, give you continuity. You’re not dealing with a lot of complexity. It’s natural. All that makes sense to me. That doesn’t mean it won’t have any interface, however. Nowadays, even on my phone, Gemini voice models are so good. I can just press the microphone button. I can just ramble. That’s why we call it Rambler. I can ramble. It intelligently corrects with my personal context. Even my friends’ names, weird names, it gets it right, even if it first guesses it wrong. It’s amazing. I’m not going in, backspacing, editing once I finish saying it. It’s remarkable how good it’s gotten. But there are going to be moments you will need an interface. You may want to entertain yourself. You may want to watch a video. You may ask your AI to create something, and you want to watch it, consume it. The way I think about it is, you want it to be as seamless and as natural as possible, and that you are not doing the hard work adapting to whatever the interface is. The technology is adapting to how you’re working at any given moment in time. When I asked Sam Altman about competition from Google, he argued that OpenAI was building AI-native products and implied Google was bolting AI onto existing ones. Do you accept that framing, and can a “bolt-on” compete with an AI-native product? First of all, it’s a very dynamic moment. We are all pushing each other. OpenAI has pushed us as a company too. This is not just we are doing something to them. Far from it. Yes, Google went into its own version of a code red too. In the AI moment, all of us have to respond with varying levels of urgency at any given moment in time. We are constantly building new products as well. Gemini was built from the ground up as a product—the Gemini app I’m talking about. Or tomorrow, as all of us are adapting to agents, are you bolting agents onto ChatGPT, or are they building it natively? How would you think about that? You can always put these questions back. I don’t think of it that way. I think of it as you want to build world-class product experiences that are AI-native and they are winning. Some of it is adapting products, some of it is rethinking new experiences. They will all be part of how you approach this moment. How do you expect to make money from these AI interfaces? If an agent recommends a product and I buy it, should it take a cut of the sale, even if that’s disclosed? I’m going to put enterprise aside. Consumers are going to increasingly value this technology. Take software developers today. Developers are willing to pay for these coding models because it really helps make them more productive. Nobody would want to code the way they were coding three years ago, or even the same time last year. When you’re delivering value, there’s value to be had. I’ve never seen examples where consumer products really scale to billions of users, where people are using it intensely, and haven’t had monetization to go along with it. If you’re providing value to people, there is inherent value to be had. The nature of it may change. You’re asking a scenario in which agents are doing stuff for you. At the end of the day, you will have commercial needs. The agents need to fulfill those commercial needs. The providers on the other side are going to see value in that. There’s going to be some mechanism by which it gets fleshed out. That’s what an efficient system does. But what matters is that you’re building those world-class consumer experiences. I promised myself one product feature request: Can you make Gemini-powered search in Gmail as good as searching Gmail through ChatGPT? What’s going on here? One of the exciting things we announced recently is the unified Gemini agent for enterprise, and we’re bringing that to consumers. These are persistent agents which run 24/7 in the cloud. We’re spinning up a micro VM effectively for every query, and from the runtime, the harness, the model—it’s all a headless service. It’ll work everywhere, and it has your context with you. You can address this agent whether you’re in Workspace, in Search, in Gemini. Agents are going to drive this unification from a customer experience, which people are looking for. When you have a broad product portfolio and you’re moving forward fast, there are always areas where you’re moving forward faster than some other areas. That’s valid feedback. But we are putting a lot of time and effort into making sure, as we build out our agentic experience, that unification and that capability works well across all these services. People have asked where Google’s equivalent of Muse or Dots is. Do you anticipate creating a new product to compete with them? Our goal with Gemini is to be a personal, proactive, and powerful assistant. That’s what we are working toward. You saw us describe the early versions of it at Google I/O this year with Spark. Effectively, already, if you open the Gemini app as a Pro or an Ultra user, you see Chat and Task, and they start giving you that agentic experience. With Argon now, that capability is dramatically accelerated. What we announced recently in our enterprise event, we are bringing that to consumers as well. Soon in Gemini, you will be able to ask something, and it’s a continuum. You don’t need to think about whether you’re asking a chat or an agentic task. It’ll just automatically do the right thing, and it can work persistently in the background securely and get things done for you. Already, empirically, when I look at what’s coming into Gemini in our app, last year you would have tagged them and most of them would have been chats. But a steadily growing percentage is already agentic tasks in Gemini. Yes, we are going to bring personal agents to our consumers. It’ll work in the Gemini app. It’ll work in Google Search. It’ll work in Gmail. You can address it, call it, etc. We want to make sure we’re getting it right. It’ll be powered by Argon, and we are very excited to bring it to our users. Google has invested and committed tens of billions of dollars to Anthropic. What do you see in Dario Amodei that makes you want such a deep investment and partnership? Very early on, when we looked at the founding team of Anthropic, it was very clear to us this was a world-class team which was involved in some of the earliest GPT models. We were quickly able to assess that they would be at the frontier. We’ve always tried to identify and partner with companies which would be at the cutting edge of technology. We’ve done that with SpaceX. We’ve done that with Anthropic. That’s what we saw, and we had a chance to partner. Is your partnership with Apple to license Gemini for Siri expanding, contracting, or standing still? For both us and Apple, that partnership was about translating the capabilities of AI into better experiences for users. I thought Apple has done a phenomenal job of incorporating—they customize these models and build it into Siri—and it’s been great to see the reception. We are committed to doing more. You’re going to do more with them? There’s nothing specific to comment, but it’s a partnership. It’s working well. What have you learned so far about the feasibility of data centers in space? It’s a very exciting project. Projects like this remind me—I still recall that moment in the desert for the DARPA Grand Challenge, watching the Stanley car compete in it, which ended up being the basis for Waymo. With all these technologies, you’re at a moment in time where it looks a bit like sci-fi, but 10 to 20 years down the line, it’s actually working in a meaningful way. I feel the same in space. We’ve always believed in betting big on these technologies. Quantum has been a great example of it. We’re probably 10 years into the journey. Waymo, we are almost 20 years into the journey. Space, we are two to three years into the journey. It’s clear to me that it’s an approach which will make a lot of sense in the future. Being in sub-synchronous orbits with 24/7 access to the most abundant form of energy we have access to will make a lot of sense for this exponential increase in compute that we are going to need. Having said that, this is a challenging project. The team has disciplined milestones. It was a super exciting milestone to send the TPUs up to space. Sometime, as we are speaking, we are expecting a “hello world” moment from them. I look forward to seeing that happen, and we’ll continue investing here too. You previously said 25% of the code written within Google was written by AI. What’s the number today? That number in our world today is meaningless in the sense that every part of what we now touch is influenced by AI deeply. What we are tracking with Argon, for example, it’s been a point of inflection. People are using Argon to really go tackle complex projects, including projects which affect millions of lines of code. In the four weeks since we have launched Argon, we have seen a 30% increase in CLs, and more importantly, almost a similar increase—a one-third decrease in rollbacks. People are writing code more productively and better code with it. We are tracking it with newer metrics now. How are you dealing with opposition to data centers? If you can’t build in the U.S. the way you want to, where else do you go? We’re very committed to building our data centers very responsibly. When I look at our largest data centers in some of the communities where we have been the longest, I visit them, I talk to people. There are people who come and tell us their kids have gone to college because of our investments in these communities, and we’ve grown in those communities. To me, this is about doing it right. Engaging with the communities early, doing it transparently. We are committed to making sure we are bringing incremental power, and we cover 100% of the cost of our power needs for these projects. It’s understanding the impact on neighborhoods and making sure you’re working thoroughly to address them. Done rightly, you can continue making progress. But we are constantly taking feedback into account. I do worry not everyone operates the same way. People have been surprised by data centers showing up in their backyard. Those are all important. As an industry, we should continue to do better. But part of the reason, in a 20-year time frame, we are thinking about things like data centers in space is making sure we are able to put these data centers where maybe the trade-offs will be different. What unproven area of AI is Google working hardest to crack? Is it continual learning—getting models to keep updating after release—or something else? There are multiple parallel paths. You saw with Argon we have a million output tokens. With our Gemini models early on, we had a one-million context window on the input side. These are all examples of breakthroughs we are constantly working on. How do you think about synthetic data? How do you think about continual learning? How do you think about more efficient architectures? We do dedicate a meaningful percentage of our compute to these research bets too. It always goes hand in hand, including our world models. Those are all bets we are placing. Sometimes, as part of these bets, there are ideas that emerge which just make their way into the mainline models. Maybe we don’t fully talk about it, but we have multiple steps in these areas. Working in technology requires optimism that building something will improve the world, but those bets can leave real consequences when they fail. I recently returned to a town in El Salvador where enthusiasm for Bitcoin had given way to unfinished construction and something resembling a ghost town. How do you maintain the optimism you spoke about in your Stanford commencement address while accounting for those risks? I genuinely have a deep conviction that improving technology and improving access to technology makes people’s lives better. It’s been my personal experience in my life, out of which comes that deep conviction, optimism. But with that, I’ve always felt humanity’s journey is always about working hard to harness that technology to make it work well for society. The optimism is not an optimism that you just build whatever you want, whenever. You work hard to make sure you’re building technology in the service of humanity, to make the human condition better. That’s got to be the defining goal as we are approaching it. With that framework, I’m very, very optimistic. We are in very early stages of the kind of progress that we are going to see on many areas. We’re all talking about areas like healthcare. A lot of the progress is ahead. The ability to make things in a fundamentally cheaper way on many things where things have been getting expensive for a long, long time, discovering new materials, etc., which really bend the curve—it’s tough to step today and understand the impact of all that, but they’re going to be very profound. I’m very optimistic, but we have to be rightfully concerned about all the ways this technology can go wrong. Sundar, I know you don’t do many of these. Thank you. Thanks, Alex. Appreciate it.

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Oct 20 • 1:47 PM EDT • Technology • bigtechnology.com
Athletics, CBA and everything MLB in between

Cardinals on My Time is back for the winter in a little different capacity! With the offseason and winter looking questionable at best and the Cardinals sitting in an awkward spot, I decided to take the opportunity to expand my podcast a little bit. Since writing all things St. Louis Cardinals for the past few […]

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Oct 20 • 1:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Oct 20 • 1:15 PM EDT • Business • fhtimes.com
Pennsylvania warns of rise in congenital measles and infection during pregnancy

State health officials said that 66 pregnant women have gotten measles since the outbreak began in April.

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Oct 20 • 1:12 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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76ers Have an Unconventional Formula To Win the Eastern Conference

The offense will be the shiny new toy for this Philadelphia 76ers team. But, it may be their best asset for defense too.

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Oct 20 • 1:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Democrats jump into Mississippi Sente race

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Oct 20 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Ice Cream Shop Owner Brought Her Kids to Work. Then the Health Department Arrived

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Oct 20 • 12:21 PM EDT • Health • today.com
Axena Health Named Finalist for the Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health & AI Awards 2026 at HLTH

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Oct 20 • 11:59 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Best Trader Joe's items for meal prep, according to former employee

As a former Trader Joe's employee and longtime shopper, I know the chain well. Some of my favorite items are the soy chorizo and miso-ginger broth.

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Oct 20 • 11:35 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Xbox Reportedly Emailing Users To Trade In Consoles At Best Buy

The email supposedly opens by asking Xbox Series owners, 'Haven't played on your console in a while?'

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Oct 20 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
WKTV Boo-ti-ful Costume Contest 2026

WKTV's Boo-ti-ful Costume Contest 2026 is inviting the community to submit their best kids and pets pictures for a chance to win prizes.

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Oct 20 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
OpenEvidence's JAMA paper leaves open questions

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new paper in JAMA offers a glimpse into clinicians's use of OpenEvidence, and a look at Isomorphic Labs.

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Oct 20 • 10:40 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Lions Named Trade Fit for Chargers’ Young Defender

The Los Angeles Chargers are sitting at 0-6 and likely to be sellers at the trade deadline. After Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press suggested the team call the Chargers for cornerback Tarheeb Still or Donte Jackson, Mike Payton of A to Z Sports suggests the Chargers’ other cornerback is the best fit of […] The post Lions Named Trade Fit for Chargers’ Young Defender appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 10:34 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Christina Applegate Tearfully Shares She Was Misdiagnosed With MS: ‘Back at Square One’

The actor shared the stunning news that five years after she was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, her doctor told her she does not have the disease.

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Oct 20 • 9:14 AM EDT • Health • today.com
The problem(s) with the White House’s new women’s health initiative

Under the circumstances, it’s probably best to keep expectations low as the White House’s efforts on this issue get underway.

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Oct 20 • 9:11 AM EDT • Health • ms.now
The problem(s) with the White House’s new women’s health initiative

Under the circumstances, it’s probably best to keep expectations low as the White House’s efforts on this issue get underway.

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Oct 20 • 9:11 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
The 6 best character cameos in 'Final Fantasy Resonance'

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Oct 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
No. 1 Exercise To Boost Bone Density, According to a Doctor

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor shares his favorite compound exercise to boost bone density and protect against bone loss in midlife.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
How much is DeForest Buckner worth on the trade market?

DeForest Buckner is still one of the Colts’ best defensive players, but age and his contract complicate his trade value.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Travis Ford shares what it means to be a Wildcat

#5 was one of the best to ever play in Rupp Arena

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Oct 20 • 7:55 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
NBA live streams: How to watch basketball games without cable in 2026-27 season

Here's how to watch NBA basketball without cable, including the best streaming options for each game of the 2026-27 season.

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Oct 20 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
A note to readers: Science, accountability and elections

Dear readers, As early voting begins, I wanted to share some news — and why it connects to the decisions we make at the ballot box. I’ve been selected for the inaugural cohort of the South Atlantic Climate Journalism Hub mentorship program, hosted by Covering Climate Now. I’m excited to join this group, learn from scientists and fellow journalists, and expand my science reporting. Science directly ties to governance. Local officials make decisions about where development goes, how infrastructure is maintained, what emergency preparations receive funding, and how communities rebuild after disasters. Understanding the evidence behind those decisions helps us evaluate whether our government is serving us well. Here in western North Carolina, those connections are all around us, in Lake Lure and beyond. Flood maps inform decisions about property and development. Engineering assessments help identify risks at dams and bridges. Rainfall forecasts guide emergency preparations. Geological information helps explain landslide hazards. Water testing gives communities information they need to assess conditions. Meteorologists’ knowledge and public perception of weather events shape public safety. Each involves scientific or technical knowledge. Each also raises questions about public responsibility: What did officials know? How did they use that information? What did they tell the public? What did taxpayers receive for their money? A study can identify a problem. Elected officials still have to decide what to do about it, how to pay for it, and how to explain their choices. Reporting should examine both the evidence and the response. That is where I want to strengthen my work. My reporting on Helene recovery, infrastructure, flooding, public safety, and public spending has repeatedly brought me to questions that require scientific expertise alongside public records. This mentorship may help me better understand the research, ask more precise questions, and explain the answers clearly. I also bring the perspective of someone living with these concerns. I live downstream of Lake Lure Dam, and landslides affected my property during Helene. Those experiences bring urgency to my questions. Careful reporting helps establish the answers. Readers deserve to know what the evidence shows, where uncertainty remains, and whether officials accurately describe the information guiding their decisions. You also deserve scrutiny of proposed solutions: what they cost, what they are expected to accomplish, and what risks remain. Access to that information matters. As a mostly deaf journalist who relies on written communication, I will continue pressing for written public warnings, records, and explanations that people can read and use in real time. As you consider the candidates seeking your vote, consider how they approach evidence, preparedness, and transparency. Do they support local journalism, even when it’s not parroting a press release? Do they explain weather events clearly in plain English and explain their decisions after them? Make supporting records available? Acknowledge uncertainty? Follow through when a report identifies a risk? Those are practical questions about governing. Thank you for supporting Cops & Congress and the work that makes these questions part of the public conversation. I’m grateful to David Dickson and the CC Now team for this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing what I learn back to you. Annie DanceEditor & Publisher, Cops & Congress — Learn more about this newsletter, ethics policy, how you can help shape this work, and support it. Follow on X and Facebook. Send constructive criticism, fan mail, and tips with public documents for future stories: CopsandCongress@gmail.com ICYMI: View the Cops & Congress archive — Annie Dance is the publisher of Cops & Congress, a newsletter that analyzes what happens when crime, courts, disaster, democracy, and small-town policies collide. Views expressed here are covered by the First Amendment. Dance has a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan University in Communication with a focus in Journalism and Government. She has been a journalist for over 20 years. Share Upgrade now or give a gift subscription

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Oct 20 • 6:56 AM EDT • Science • anniedance.substack.com
Arsenal must play to their strengths, not entertain the neutrals

Arsenal’s attacking limitations are clear, but defensive strength can keep their title challenge on course until January. With tough away trips ahead, Arteta should embrace what his team do best while finding ways to turn control into more chances.

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Oct 20 • 6:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Health inspections at Palm Beach County restaurants through Oct. 18

Going out to eat? See which Palm Beach County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

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Oct 20 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on how Susan Collins could transcend Trump in Maine

Seeking re-election in a blue state, the longtime Republican senator is relying on her personal brand to defy political gravity — again.

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Oct 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The Kardashian personal chef reveals celebs' top requests

Khristianne Uy, best known as Chef K, has built a career in the celebrity-sphere cooking for major names like Justin Bieber, Salma Hayek, Ryan Seacrest and — most notably —

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Oct 20 • 5:41 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Pedri: Lamine Yamal shouldn't be compared to Lionel Messi

Pedri believes Lamine Yamal should not be compared to anyone, insisting that measuring the youngster against Lionel Messi is "complicated" because it means comparing him to "the best player in history...

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Oct 20 • 3:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The best quotes about Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona remains one of the Premier League's most impactful footballers. Cantona was the signing that proved to be the catalyst behind Manchester United's dominance of the division, helping break ...

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Oct 20 • 3:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Does your vote matter in Ohio? Political experts weigh in ahead of the midterms

Election Day is near, and while many are already early voting, some eligible voters may feel disengaged from politics or concerned about the state of our democracy. We'll talk to experts about your election questions and why your vote matters.

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Oct 20 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • ideastream.org
Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas

Trump had used the term during a speech last year, leading to backlash. He said at the time that he wasn’t aware of the word’s antisemitic connotations.

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Oct 19 • 10:08 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Things to do: These are the best entertainment events in Brevard for Oct. 16-22

Find your weekend adventure! Film festival, Oktoberfest and Reggae top our list of Brevard's best entertainment events.

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Oct 19 • 10:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • floridatoday.com
Richard Riehle, 'Office Space' character actor, dies at 78

Richard Riehle, the versatile character actor best known for his roles in "Office Space" and "Grounded for Life," has died. He was 78.

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Oct 19 • 9:54 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Nearly $1M in sports, Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck in California

The cards were swiped from a trading card authentication company. One collector said he was “absolutely financially destroyed.”

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Oct 19 • 9:36 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Chase DeLauter Making Cleveland Guardians Playoff History

Chase DeLauter is on one of the best playoff runs by a rookie in Cleveland Guardians history.

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Oct 19 • 8:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How Cardinals Engineered a Much-Needed Defensive Turnaround vs rams

Mike LaFleur remembers what it was like to go up against Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis when Rallis’ unit was operating at its best. Sunday’s shocking 18-16 victory over...

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Oct 19 • 7:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The 15 best Stephen King movies and TV shows of all time

Killer clowns, haunted hotels, and a whole lot of human darkness: Stephen King’s stories have made for some unforgettable movies and TV shows. These 15 are our favorites.

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Oct 19 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk.

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Oct 19 • 5:30 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Academy Museum Gala: 10 best-dressed stars on the red carpet

Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Jessica Biel and Teyana Taylor were among the best-dressed stars at the Academy Museum Gala.

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Oct 19 • 5:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
How the midterms will shape 2028 and beyond: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a long-running GOP streak is at risk in Kansas.

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Oct 19 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Best iPhone 18 Pro accessories: Solid-state power banks, MagSafe, chargers, more

The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and the Duo will very soon as well, so let’s scope out some notable...

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Oct 19 • 4:58 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Best of Business

TCB Event Best of Business Description Each year, TCB asks the business community to cast their votes for the top companies to do business with in Minnesota. This event will bring together companies that exemplify true excellence for a celebration and reveal the rankings of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in a wide range of categories.

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Oct 19 • 4:28 PM EDT • Business • tcbmag.com
Top business leaders sound the alarm over skilled worker shortage

From the people who keep us safe on the roads to those who wire our homes and are building the infrastructure powering the AI boom, America needs skilled workers. But a new report finds that the nation isn’t doing enough to keep up with demand. NBC’s Christine Romans sits down exclusively with BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Ford’s Jim Farley, Google’s Ruth Porat and Carhartt’s Linda Hubbard, who have come together with an urgent message.

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Oct 19 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • nbcnews.com
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A blue-collar bellwether weighs ousting longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine

Voters in Lewiston helped propel Collins to victory in her last election. Some are ready for a change, but others are wary of losing Collins’ sway in the Senate.

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Oct 19 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The Meter: Foreign Business Ownership in MN

How many foreign-owned businesses operate in Minnesota?

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Oct 19 • 3:07 PM EDT • Business • tcbmag.com
Early Black Friday Deals Already Live on Square Enix Games, Slashing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and More Down to Brand-New All-Time Lows at Amazon and Best Buy

Amazon and Best Buy have both dropped early Black Friday sales on select Square Enix games that features big price cuts on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and loads more.

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Oct 19 • 11:31 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Richard Riehle, 'Office Space' actor with iconic mustache, dies at 78

Richard Riehle, the versatile character actor best known for his roles in "Office Space" and "Grounded for Life," has died. He was 78.

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Oct 19 • 11:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
AI 101: Business Uses for Frontier Technology

To help Alaska businesses leverage AI’s potential, local experts explain, in simple terms, how companies can use the newest technology.

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Oct 19 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com
10 Mini Gadgets Worth 3D Printing Instead Of Buying

There is an almost endless variety of mini gadgets worth 3D printing instead of buying. Some of the best include fidget toys, phone docks, and bag clips.

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Oct 19 • 10:02 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Shop These Businesses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month so TODAY’s Ally Love is spotlighting six incredible small businesses from the National Down Syndrome Society all founded by entrepreneurs who have Down syndrome, including The Jam Man Sweet Heat Jam, Two Fresh Brothers and more. See all their creations!

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Oct 19 • 9:58 AM EDT • Business • today.com
Judicial Dialogues on Health and Climate Change: An Interview With Alicia Ely Yamin - Petrie-Flom Center

How can courts respond to the health impacts of climate change? On the occasion of a conference at Harvard Law School on 29 October 2026, sponsored by the Walter de Gruyter Foundation, we spoke with one of its conveners, Alicia Ely Yamin, about the right to health, climate change, and the role of judicial enforcement.

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Oct 19 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • petrieflom.law.harvard.edu
Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates

A number of users have started reporting that their iPhone Duo pre-orders now show earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.

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Oct 19 • 9:19 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
NFL Monday Night Football best bets Week 6

Best best for MNF in Week 6 between the 49ers and Commanders.

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Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Best Time to Eat Dairy for Bone Health

Spoiler alert: There is no best time.

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Oct 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • health.yahoo.com
How the Brewers got to the World Series

Despite playing in MLB's smallest market, the Brewers posted the best record in the majors for a second straight year, earned their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons and won a fourth straight NL Central title.

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Oct 19 • 8:47 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumnews1.com
Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse

My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and...

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Oct 19 • 8:11 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
The Best Mayo for Heart Health, According to Dietitians

Dietitians recommend avocado oil mayonnaise for heart health and share what to compare on labels, plus lighter swaps for creamy dishes.

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Oct 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • allrecipes.com
Industry Insights: Beauty, Science and the Boardroom

Beauty companies can make more of two high-value assets they already possess: their scientific organizations and their boards. The key is to connect them deliberately.

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Oct 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
Add a Handful of This Fall Food to Boost Fiber and Antioxidants, Dietitian Says

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her favorite fall food to add a sprinkle of nutrients to meals.

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Oct 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Even Realities G2 review: Smart glasses, stupid controls

Even Realities makes one of the best smart glasses on the market, but controlling its growing feature set is harder than it should be.

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Oct 19 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Worried About Your Teen? Check Their Dental Exam Results For A Window Into Their Well-Being

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report. Many teenage health problems — eating disorders, smoking, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases — can be ...

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Oct 19 • 6:15 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
'You Can See Everything' just become a major player in the Oscar race

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's experimental portrait of Elizabeth Holmes is the kind of phenomenon that even the pickiest awards voters will need to pay heed to.

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Oct 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Best Bill Pay Software for Small Business (2026): Melio Selected by Better Business Advice for Streamlining Vendor Payments

Better Business Advice has published a new review of bill pay software for small businesses, selecting Melio for streamlining vendor payments through a centralized accounts payable workflow.

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Oct 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Opinion: The best way to reduce child poverty? Help parents find good jobs

When caregivers have good, steady jobs, children gain greater economic stability, write authors from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.

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Oct 19 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Lee Child knows exactly how he'd end his bestselling Jack Reacher series

NEW YORK – Like Jack Reacher in one of his bestselling thriller books, Lee Child is coming to the rescue.

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Oct 19 • 4:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
10 Best Maine Registered Agent Services Of 2026

Discover the best registered agent services in Maine for 2026.

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Oct 19 • 2:18 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
Trained community volunteers to monitor seagrass for study

The research is geared toward finding the best ways to train community volunteers to collect data on underwater seagrasses in waters throughout the state in a program led by Coastal Carolina Riverwatch and the University of North Carolina Wilmington and funded by North Carolina Sea Grant.

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Oct 19 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • coastalreview.org
Who had the best plans? Meet the 2026 Business Plan Competition Winners

Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, in its 15th year, provides entrepreneurs tools and network support to advance their business ideas.

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Oct 18 • 11:27 PM EDT • Business • fortworthreport.org
Obama calls Trump officials’ investigation of Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’

The former president posted a lengthy statement calling President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ilhan Omar a “transparent” effort to intimidate her.

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Oct 18 • 8:34 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province

The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province. Both people were men in their 20s, the ministry said.

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Oct 18 • 7:37 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200

Amazon has Apple's brand new Mac mini for up to $149 off this weekend, with deals focused on the M6 Mac mini this time around. You'll also find $200 off the M5 Max Mac Studio below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00.

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Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.

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Oct 18 • 3:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Massachusetts Republican lieutenant governor candidate suspends campaign after OUI arrest

Police said Shawn Oliver’s vehicle overturned after hitting five parked vehicles, two of which were extensively damaged.

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Ilion Little Theatre to present Stephen King's 'Misery'

ILION — Ilion Little Theatre will present “Misery,” a psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, Oct. 23-25 at the theater, 13 Remington Ave.

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Oct 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
A Look at the Future with Science Fiction Author Daniel H. Wilson

Daniel H. Wilson is a roboticist, and bestselling author of science fiction and techno-thrillers. A few of his bestsellers include Robopocalypse, techno-thriller about a global AI uprising and humanity's fight for survival. Also, Hole in the Sky, a Native first-contact story set on Cherokee Nation land in Oklahoma.

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Oct 18 • 1:17 PM EDT • Science • fox2detroit.com
The 5 Best Canned Soups You Should Be Eating for Heart Health, According to Dietitians

Warm up with one of these heart-healthy soups this season.

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Scientists Simulated the Universe – And Discovered the Milky Way May Be One of the Best Places for Life

Galaxy simulations suggest the Milky Way offers some of the universe’s best conditions for life, while smaller, more crowded galaxies remain less forgiving. Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic surroundings appear peaceful. But this is not universally true, as explosions, collisions, and other dangers lurk in other places

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Oct 18 • 11:43 AM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Oct 18 • 11:16 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trying turkey sandwiches at Subway, Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's; best

I ordered a turkey sandwich from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's to see which popular chain has the best version of this classic sub.

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Oct 18 • 11:12 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
The 20 best “Bluey” episodes of all time

Even adults love the hit Australian animated series.

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Oct 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
The 20 best ‘Bluey’ episodes of all time

From baby races and grumpy grannies to obstacle courses and sleepytime, these are our picks for the best episodes of ‘Bluey’ so far.

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Oct 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Best of Both Worlds: 'Hybrid' Quantum Computers Could Be Just Around The Corner, Researchers Say

We are so ready for this.

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Oct 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms

The share of Americans who believe the country is on the wrong track is at the highest level of the president’s second term, according to the NBC News Decision Desk Poll.

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Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian leader told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Ukrainian officials believe the decision to limit Starlink, imposed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, came from the U.S. government.

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Oct 18 • 8:21 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Many Women Are Still Struggling to Fill Estrogen Patch Prescriptions. What to Do If You Can’t Get Yours

As demand for menopause treatment increases, estrogen patches are hard to find at pharmacies. Here’s what to do if you can’t refill your prescription.

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Oct 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
The New Science of Stuttering

Experts are reaching consensus on what the condition is. Now they’re debating how best to treat it.

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Oct 18 • 7:41 AM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
TV Tinsel: Television dresses up for Halloween

It’s that time of year when witches wax their broomsticks, monsters slither out from under beds, and goblins gather at midnight for a séance. Television is doing its best to

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Oct 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
‘Astounded’: DOJ vets shocked by timing of Ilhan Omar search

The investigation into a longtime Trump target just weeks before the election broke long-standing Justice Department traditions

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Oct 18 • 5:15 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Best Hulu deals and bundles: Best streaming deals in October 2026

Stream excellent shows and movies at a heavily discounted price.

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Oct 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Top Picks 2026: Best Home, Tech, and Health Products via @ConsumerReports

These Top Pick products are all exceptional choices. They’re the rare stand-outs our experts would confidently recommend to family and friends.

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Oct 18 • 2:00 AM EDT • Health • consumerreports.org
Vikings Handed Blunt Insider Take Involving Eagles’ Saquon Barkley

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 and in their bye week, but could general manager Nolan Teasley make a major splash at the trade deadline to put this team over the hump and make it a true contender? Minnesota’s defense is one of, if not the best in the league. However, on offense, there are a […] The post Vikings Handed Blunt Insider Take Involving Eagles’ Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 18 • 12:29 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Things to do in Cincy this week

If you're looking for the best events happening in Cincinnati, you're at the right place. Find your next concert, game, festival or family event.

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Oct 18 • 12:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
Rays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series

The Tampa Bay Rays scored a series-leveling 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday to reignite their dream of a first World Series crown.Tampa Bay -- one of only five Major League Baseball teams never to win a World Series title -- squared their best-of-seven American League Championship series at 2-2 with a gutsy victory in Cleveland.

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Oct 17 • 11:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Every Major USB-C Cable Brand Ranked Worst To Best

All of these USB-C cable brands are worth buying, but because the devil is in the details, some brands have managed to separate themselves from the pack.

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Oct 17 • 9:30 PM EDT • Technology • slashgear.com
Favorite Business Case Studies of MBA Graduates

A look at over 20 cases that defined the MBA experience for the Best & Brightest and MBAs to Watch Class of 2026.

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Oct 17 • 6:34 PM EDT • Business • poetsandquants.com
Arista vs. Vertiv: Which AI Infrastructure Business Has the Bigger Profit Cushion?

Arista and Vertiv rank tenth and ninth in our 10 Best AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. The list shows which eight infrastructure businesses attracted more hedge-fund holders. Both benefit when AI campuses become operational, but their profit cushions differ sharply. Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET) supplies data-center networking; Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) […]

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Oct 17 • 6:11 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com