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Former Las Vegas Councilwoman denies misusing donations during judicial discipline hearing
Michele Fiore testified that she believed a developer paid for a memorial statue honoring slain Metro officer Alyn Beck as she denied misusing donations during a Nevada judicial discipline hearing.
Daily news: The latest No Kings rallies in Utah focused on early voting
In other news, a northern Utah bird refuge overhauled its water infrastructure. And, Utah's postal inspector intercepted a suspicious envelope meant for Lt. Gov. Henderson's office.
Colts’ GM Firing Could Have Eagles Watching Closely
The Indianapolis Colts made a big move at the top of the week, as they are cutting ties with their GM, Chris Ballard. The 57-year-old executive leaves his position after serving as the front office leader since 2017. The Colts make that move after a 2-4 start to the season. The NFL will watch closely […] The post Colts’ GM Firing Could Have Eagles Watching Closely appeared first on HEAVY.
Deputies: Pickens Co. business owner holds intoxicated burglary suspect at gunpoint
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested someone in connection with a burglary at the Sip n’ Ride on Tuesday evening.
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in ‘Glory and ‘Office Space,’ dies
He often played authority figures but was equally skilled at comedy.
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in ‘Glory’ and ‘Office Space,’ dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78.
Richard Riehle, actor in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in 'Glory and 'Office Space,' dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78. Wright Entertainment Inc. announced Monday that Riehle died on Oct. 15. Riehle's career spanned nearly five decades, with memorable roles in...
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in 'Glory and 'Office Space,' dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78.
Advancing Women's Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life
The Executive Order (“EO”) makes it federal policy to prioritize turning women’s health research into better clinical care at every life stage, and it directs HHS, through NIH, to set up a new Women’s Health Division within 90 days. In coordination with the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, the Division will focus on, among other things, understudied women’s health conditions, greater inclusion of women and girls in clinical trials and grant recipients’ adherence to NIH's policy on sex as a biological variable. The EO also creates a White House Women’s Health Task Force, co-chaired by the Secretary of HHS and the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff and composed of officials from other departments and agencies.
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.
Howard County Health Officer to retire at the end of the month
After serving as Howard County's Health Officer for more than a decade, Dr. Maura Rossman will be stepping down from her role at the end of October.
Judge detains fired OpenAI engineer over concerns on Saudi Arabia ties
Abdulrahman Alfozan, the OpenAI engineer arrested and accused of bugging the AI startup's office, will stay detained after a judge's decision Monday.
Lahaina Means Business networking event set for Nov. 4 at Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate
Lahaina business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals are invited to a free community networking event, Lahaina Means Business from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate in Lahaina. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset and the Maui County Office of Economic Development are sponsoring the event, which aims to build connections, encourage […]
Elizabeth Holmes doc ‘You Can See Everything’ has huge opening weekend
NEW YORK — Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes opened to box office numbers not seen in more than 20 years for a narrative documentary.
Richard Riehle, prolific character actor known for roles in 'Office Space' and 'Casino,' dies at 78
Riehle's signature mustache and warm persona made him a regular staple in TV and film throughout his nearly 50-year career.
Arpit Davé on Using Tech to Deliver Greater Impact for Patients
Learn how BioMarin’s Chief Digital and Information Officer envisions using technology to accelerate innovation for people with rare genetic conditions.
Outstanding U.S. Graduate Students Selected for Department of Energy Office of Science Research Awards
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science today announced the selection of 75 PhD students from 58 universities, representing 30 home states and Puerto Rico, for the 2026 Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.
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.
S.C. business owner holds drunk burglar at gunpoint
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested someone in connection with a burglary at the Sip ’n’ Ride.
Rep. Neguse’s Boulder office one of multiple politicians targeted with suspicious mailing
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.
Federal Election Law Discussed by U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz
“It’s election season, and early voting is now underway in Texas. I want to take a moment to speak directly to the public about election integrity—and about what my office is doing to ensure American citizens’ right to vote is secure.
Deputies: Pickens Co. business owner holds intoxicated burglary suspect at gunpoint
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said a business owner held an intoxicated burglary suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrived.
Analysis-France's unrest lays bare 'slow agony' of Macron's twilight months
PARIS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - France’s worst bout of civil unrest in years has plunged President Emmanuel Macron’s final months in office deeper into turmoil, exposing the powerlessness of a leader strugg...
FNBC promotes Rush, Howard
FNBC has announced the promotion of Matt Rush to Community President for Izard County and Ryan Howard to executive vice president, chief revenue officer. Rush will serve as Community President...
eMed Population Health Appoints Marisstella Marinkovic as Chief Communications Officer
/PRNewswire/ -- eMed Population Health today announced the appointment of Marisstella Marinkovic as Chief Communications Officer (CCO). A transformational...
Business owner holds 'grossly intoxicated' burglary suspect at gunpoint, deputies say
A business owner in Pickens County, South Carolina, held a 'grossly intoxicated' burglary suspect at gunpoint, according to the sheriff's office.
Australian lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident,' prime minister says
Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV outside her electoral district office mid afternoon in the city of Wangaratta in Victoria state, a police said.
Whitlam would push Australian PM Albanese to go ‘bigger and bolder,’ biographer says
Albanese read the biography in office, calling its author to discuss Whitlam’s political mistakes as he encountered them.
Chicago’s tech startups are rediscovering the office
Remote works until it doesn’t, founders say. When culture and speed outweigh convenience.
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office.
Law firm inks deal for big Fulton Market office
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has leased nearly 94,000 square feet for its first Chicago office, continuing the neighborhood’s evolution into a corporate hub with white-collar professional services firms.
Walmart chief people officer shares traits that get workers promoted
Walmart promotes roughly 500 employees every day. Two qualities help workers move up quickly, according to its chief people officer.
Governor Greg Abbott doesn't believe the polls and says Texans will put him in office for a fourth term
In an interview with Lone Star Politics, Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott makes a lot of news. He commits to tough new data center laws next session. He explains why he doesn’t want to debate his opponent in November, State lawmaker Gina Hinojosa. And he lays out his priorities if elected once again.
Yukon residents will decide to keep city mayor or elect a new one
Yukon residents could vote to keep or remove their mayor from office in the mid-term election. The city’s current mayor faces a recall election after drawing heavy backlash from residents over a data center project.
Business Beat: Navigant CU promotes Lori Jordan to Sr. VP, Chief People and Philanthropy Officer
NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION PROMOTES JORDAN TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF PEOPLE & PHILANTHROPY OFFICER SMITHFIELD, R.I. (October 13, 2026) – Today, Navigant Credit Union announced the promotion of Lori Jordan to Senior Vice President, Chief People & Philanthropy Officer. The newly created executive leadership role reflects Navigant’s continued investment in its people, culture, and philanthropic…
'All INdiana Politics': Secretary of State candidates face off on voting reform and business portals
INDIANAPOLIS — The race for Indiana Secretary of State is taking center stage as four candidates vie to lead the office responsible for state elections and business licensing. The contest features former congressional aide Max Engling running as the Republican nominee, lawyer and former Marine Corps infantry officer Beau Bayh carrying the Democratic banner, small […]
‘All INdiana Politics': Secretary of State candidates face off on voting reform and business portals
INDIANAPOLIS - The race for Indiana Secretary of State is taking center stage as four candidates vie to lead the office responsible for state elections and business licensing. The contest features for...
“Street Fighter ”clobbers the weekend box office, but Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes doc earns MVP
Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain’s horror schlocker “Other Mommy” suffers a seriously scary week 2 drop.
Family of man shot, killed by police in downtown Portland says he struggled with mental health
On Sunday, police released the name of a 36-year-old man who was shot and killed by Portland officers after he allegedly attacked two people with a box cutter.
'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box...
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.
The Elizabeth Holmes documentary is crushing it at the box office. See how much it's made so far.
Nathan Fielders nearly three-hour documentary about disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes is running up numbers at the box office
'You Can See Everything' is crushing it at the box office
Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder have a hit with their new film, "You Can See Everything." It's the highest-grossing documentary of the year.
Porch Light Health speaks on the importance of mental health awareness
Chief Clinical Officer at Porch Light Health speaks with Blake Sammann on 11 News at 9 about the importance of mental health awareness.
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. However, the spotlight is on the Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada | KNX News 1070 AM
'Street Fighter' is 1st, but 'You Can See Everything' stuns in 2nd
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
Elizabeth Holmes doc 'You Can See Everything' stuns at box office
Everyone is seeing "You Can See Everything."
‘All INdiana Politics': Secretary of State candidates face off on voting reform and business portals
INDIANAPOLIS - The race for Indiana Secretary of State is taking center stage as four candidates vie to lead the office responsible for state elections and business licensing. The contest features for...
Netflix reports box office numbers for first time with 'La Bola Negra'
Netflix reported box office figures for the first time this weekend, with its theatrical release of the Spanish-language queer drama, "La Bola Negra."
Malia Cohen explains why she should be reelected State Controller
California State Controller Malia Cohen is seeking reelection for an office that is responsible for the state's checkbook at a time when voters across the nation are focused on waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer money.
I’m a vote for ‘none of them’
I have voted in every election since I turned 18. Except when a race was uncontested, I have always filled out the entire ballot. Not this year. For the first time, I’m leaving an office blank. Let me begin by congratulating Phil Weiser on becoming Colorado’s next governor. Yes, it’s a certainty. Even if they […]
Trump holds rare presidential rally on tribal land
OKLAHOMA Trump rallies on tribal land DURANT — President Donald Trump’s rally Oct. 1 on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma put him in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited tribal reservations while in office. The rally was part of Trump’s recent campaign push through deep red states, where he […]
United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
Scott Kirby of United Airlines said that “it’s expensive to fly airplanes” and that airfares may have further to rise.
New law firm office chief; museum names pair to board; consultancy picks new managing director
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Health Matters: Parents see a bicycle, but doctors report motorcycle-level injuries among young e-bike riders
Local health experts warn of risks as youth e-bike use grows From his office window looking out on downtown Edmonds, Assistant Police Chief Josh McClure watches kids on electric bikes […]
Castill Health Announces Plans for Philippines Digital Healthcare Launch, Supported by Craig Astill and Caason Group
Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2026) - Singapore-based digital healthcare venture Castill Health has announced plans for its first market rollout in the Philippines, targeted for later in 2026.The company is developing a digital healthcare platform intended to connect wearable health monitoring devices, personal health information and access to participating medical professionals.Australian entrepreneur Craig Astill alongside Caason Group and Castill Family Office, is...
Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations
New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.
Facing Realities: Christian Nationalism, From Local Messages to Political Action - by Jessica Mitchell
Part 3.d -- Faith can guide someone’s vote, their decision to run for office, or their objections to a school board’s action. The question becomes more
Police investigating death of man found unconscious in business parking lot
Champaign police officers responded to the 700 block of North Neil St. at 6:37 a.m. for a report of a man down, Lt. Ben Newell told The News-Gazette.
For Trump opponents, the midterms have already begun as ‘No Kings’ rallies push early voting at county elections offices
The rallies also encouraged people to sign up to serve as poll watchers on Election Day.
Steve Hilton bets California is ready for something different in the governor's office
Steve Hilton is taking his campaign for governor across California, arguing for change in a state long dominated by Democrats.
Workers Can Govern, but They Need Power First
A new book makes the most rigorous case yet for why so few working-class people hold office. But by treating the lack of workers in office as a law of electoral democracy, its authors underrate how mu...
Science Applications International (SAIC) Could Be 12% Overvalued On CFO And Leadership Changes
Science Applications International (SAIC) is reshaping its senior leadership after appointing Kenneth B. Crews as incoming Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, while existing CFO Prabu Natarajan transitions to lead the Civilian Business Group. The leadership reshuffle lands at a time when Science Applications International’s share price has climbed 15.2% over the past 90 days and 31.47% year to date, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 38.29% points to momentum that...
Johnson County business news: Oct. 17
AAA Hoosier celebrates opening of southside Indianapolis office
Businesses targeted in burglary spree in Dundalk, Rosedale
Baltimore City police and Baltimore County officers began investigating multiple commercial crimes in the Dundalk area early Saturday.
Ben Affleck has no regrets over box office bomb ‘Surviving Christmas’ for this reason
Ben Affleck explained why working with the late James Gandolfini changed his perspective on ‘Surviving Christmas.’
Mark Ruffalo calls Gavin Newsom's billionaire tax stance 'disqualifying' ahead of California vote
Mark Ruffalo slammed Gavin Newsom for opposing California's billionaire wealth tax, calling it "disqualifying" for anyone with ambitions for higher office.
Franciscan Health, Tonn and Blank planning Michigan City medical office building at former Marquette Mall
Press release, Franciscan Health: Project supports healthcare ministry’s regional approach to healthcare MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Franciscan Health, in partnership with Tonn and Blank Construction, is planning a medical office building on a portion of the former Marquette Mall property. Franciscan Health plans to operate a 120,000-square-foot medical office building through the renovation of the former J.C. Penney store at the northwest corner of U.S. 421 and U.S. 20. The land is just 2.5 miles north of Franciscan Health Michigan City, which sits at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. The building will house more than 45 physicians, cost-effective imaging, an
Suspicious letters sent to political offices in Massachusetts
New Franciscan Health office could come to Marquette Mall in Michigan City
From a shopping mall to helping save lives.Part of the Marquette Mall in Michigan City could be on its way to becoming a new office for Franciscan Health.The he
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes
Musical chairs in the Maryland Senate president's office and other political notes
Netflix Scrambles to Rewrite Its Narrative With Layoffs and a Sudden Firing
Despite strong revenues and profits, the streaming service cut 1,000 jobs and jettisoned its chief content officer. Drops in the stock price and viewer engagement are to blame.
3 Connecticut business owners arrested for alleged workers’ comp violations
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — Three Connecticut business owners were arrested on Thursday related to alleged workers’ compensation law violations, according to the Office of the Chief State̵…
Memorial honors North Kingstown officer as family encourages mental health conversations
A new memorial honors a North Kingstown police officer who died by suicide months after joining the department.
NBA Draws New Lines on What Fans Can Bet On
The league is restricting risky player props.
Jennifer Balkcom looks to continue her growth in public service
Balkcom is a mortgage loan officer and a two-term state representative in the North Carolina House.
Amanda Gnecco receives CFO salary increase at Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment increased Chief Financial Officer Amanda Gnecco’s annual base salary to $350,000, effective October 1, 2026, and prorated her 2027 target bonus.Original SEC Filing: ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORP [ AENT ] - 8-K - Oct. 16, 2026This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain…
Headspace Issues Layoffs Following Sword Health Acquisition
It has been a little over two weeks since Sword Health's acquisition of the San Francisco-based digital therapy and psychiatry company Headspace officialy
Headspace Issues Layoffs Following Sword Health Acquisition
It has been a little over two weeks since Sword Health's acquisition of the San Francisco-based digital therapy and psychiatry company Headspace officialy
Suspicious powder sent to Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office in latest mail scare targeting New York Democratic pols
An envelope containing a suspicious substance prompted a hazardous materials response at U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres' Bronx district office Friday afternoon,
Newport Healthcare Brings Back CEO, Lays Off Staff
Newport Healthcare’s CEO office is turning over at the same time it institutes additional layoffs and facility closures to again shrink its national
Board of Regents: Candidates talk issues ahead of Nov. 3 election
Name: Edie Hooton Office Sought: Colorado Board of Regents, District2 Party: Democrat How should the Board navigate curriculum debates that have become politically polarized? Curriculum decisions must be anchored in the principle of “shared governance,” as defined in Regent Laws. The responsibility for academic excellence lies with the faculty and subject matter experts, as they […]
Town of Wellsville: New business hours, Help Wanted: Union position for MEO Operator now open
From the Town of Wellsville, Starting November 2, 2026, the Town Board had decided new business hours for the Town of Wellsville Offices. PUBLIC NOTICE: CHANGE IN BUSINESS HOURS TOWN […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Steve Carleton, Chief Clinical Officer with Porch Light Health joins us in studio to talk about Mental Health Awareness Week.
Realtor Hosts Local Artist
ST. JOHNSBURY — Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to showcase the work of local artist Mardi McGregor at its St. Johnsbury office, located at 1184 Main Street.
Who’s in Charge of the Oklahoma Tribe Doing Business With Kalshi?
One tribal leader says Kalshi was duped by an impostor who had no authority to enter into an agreement with the company.
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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