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CEO buys 4,700 shares at a $1.018 average price in Dolphin Entertainment (DLPN)
William O'Dowd IV bought under a Rule 10b5-1 plan on October 12, 2026, at prices from $1.01 to $1.07. He held 573,842 shares directly afterward.
The surprising Chicago businesses getting burned by pricey diesel
Chicago's hidden diesel economy is feeling the squeeze as soaring fuel costs eat into profits for tour boat operators, shredding companies and film crews.
Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital facing possible license revocation
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital on 9th Street in Texas Township is ...
Medicare for All Is the Big Policy Fight Splitting Democrats | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Oct. 13
Plus, Ken Paxton partied in Dubai with two fugitives from U.S. justice, and federal agents searched Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
Sugarland opener Payton Sullivan excited for first Iowa show
Rising country singer Payton Sullivan opens for Sugarland on their 2026 tour, including an Oct. 22 stop at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids — a dream come true for the former contestant on “The Voice.”
Character.AI files for bankruptcy, citing legal headwinds
Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 to pursue a sale, while Disney offered $20 million for a licence to certain assets.
Commentary: Access to rural healthcare is bigger than hospitals – and North Carolina is leading the way
Health begins long before someone steps foot in a doctor's office. Public health experts call these factors the social determinants of health. If you don't have a balanced diet or access to nutritious foods, your health suffers.
‘Unfinished business’: the people who want their AI chatbots to ‘live on’ after they die
Humans bonded to AI companions are contemplating ways to keep their bots going – often in defiance of companies’ terms and services
Why insurers see risk in the new price transparency rule
Federal regulators finalized a rule that bars insurers from listing ghost rates, standardizes pricing files and could expose health plans to more scrutiny.
Flock is facing a surveillance backlash. Meanwhile, its drone business is booming
As cities push back against its license plate readers, the $8.4 billion surveillance company is betting big on police drones, raising fresh questions about privacy and oversight.
Listing at nearly $3M, a Book Cadillac penthouse tests Detroit’s high-end condo market
A new-to-the-market unit atop the historic hotel in downtown Detroit seeks a sale price near the top of the market.
Citizens cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on unfavorable game outcomes
Citizens cuts Flutter Entertainment stock price target on unfavorable game outcomes
Community Spotlight: Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Recovery Luncheon
Stepping Stones Behavioral Health Services is hosting its recovery luncheon fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Trillions Of Particles Pass Through You Every Second. What They Are
Neutrinos have always fascinated scientists as they pass through everything that's there on the plant, like Marvel's fictional character Juggernaut (though not like a wrecking ball).
Topeka families face growing health and food gaps
Topeka residents face barriers to health care and fresh food as nonprofits scramble to fill growing service gaps.
The CEO of Midi Health walks all day and eats ice cream every night
Midi Health CEO Joanna Strober had a health scare at 44 that changed her approach to aging. Now 58, her daily routine involves walking and prevention.
The New Affordability Fight in the Midterms: Home Insurance Prices
Extreme weather is driving up insurance rates, impacting races from California to the nation’s central Tornado Alley.
Ken Paxton took campaign funds from donors with interests before his office
The Texas attorney general and GOP Senate nominee received contributions from parties in cases he was involved in, some predating his current competitive race.
The House speaker’s wife runs a ministry for Hill staffers. Its funding is a mystery.
Kelly Johnson’s faith-based counseling services are the centerpiece of an organization that does not disclose its donors.
"I was forced to ship the game" - Glen Schofield blames Krafton management for The Callisto Protocol's problems
PUBG company Krafton was allegedly not ready to enter a single-player game space, and The Callisto Protocol apparently paid the price.
Daniel Perez appoints 3 to Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking board
'Ignacio, Stephen and Yesenia each bring valuable expertise and a demonstrated commitment to public service and community engagement.'
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Moved, So What Is Drawing Attention Now?
A fatal accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Over Georgia has become the central focus for investors watching the stock after a sharp after hours selloff. The latest move leaves Six Flags Entertainment trading at US$11.92, with a 1-day share price gain of 4.47%. This partly offsets a 30-day share price decline of 9.15% and a 90-day share price fall of 36.63% as investors reassess operational and legal risk after the accident. The 1-year total shareholder...
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Adrijana Vinter as Chief Executive Officer. Dr Vinter brings more than 20 years of experience spanning medicinal chemistry research, commercial development and executive leadership in the pharmaceutical and contract research industry sectors.
How Unilever tailors AI focus to business outcomes
“AI loves context, context loves data, that’s where we start,” said Allen Bates, SVP, chief digital and information officer, Unilever North America.
Cha Jun-hwan steps away from national team, eyes entertainment career
Korean figure skating star Cha Jun-hwan, 25, is stepping away from competitive ice this season, with signs pointing to a new chapter in the enterta...
Fact Check: Trump's Truth Social Account Did NOT Post 503 'Service Unavailable' Error From Yandex -- It Appeared On A Political Humor Account
Did President Donald Trump's Truth Social account post a 503 "Service Unavailable" error referencing Yandex? No, that's not true: A review of Trump's Truth Social account found no record of the post, ...
Touchdowns and fumbles mark wild night for James Cook
James Cook had an up-and-down night in Los Angeles, running for two touchdowns while also fumbling twice in a Week 5 win.
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This week’s scene is this group of ghosts made from gallon milk jugs recently spotted haunting the window of the Randolph County Recycling District office in downtown Winchester.
Roseland Community Hospital's labor and delivery suspension draws calls for state action
Healthcare workers, community advocates, and elected officials gathered Monday evening outside Roseland Community Hospital, calling on state leaders to intervene after the hospital announced labor and delivery services would be suspended by the end of October.
Sanford Health in Bemidji Recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day
https://youtu.be/8efUyxgqZdI Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated at Sanford Health in Bemidji with a blessing and prayer to start the day, serving a community bison roast and wild rice lunch, and learning about the history of jingle dresses from Vicky Fineday.
In Business: Martin’s Sports Shop in Nisswa Approaching 100 Years
https://youtu.be/sN_KQvgWpKY Rarely do you see a family-owned business reach the 100-year mark, but that's a milestone Martin's Sport Shop in Nisswa will soon reach. In 1927, Martin Dullum opened Nisswa Oil Company, a service station located in the heart of the city. Nearly a century later, that oil company has…
'We don't do business with Russia' - Heinrich denounces Trump's Russian diesel deal
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich is denouncing President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will purchase diesel from Russia in an effort to lower fuel prices.
Small group health insurance market rates announced
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).
Trump attacks Omar, blames Somali community for violence at Ohio rally
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home on Monday. Homeland Security Investigations agents conducted the search. The Department of Justice said in a statement that the raid was
Patient injuries, staff failures could cost Kalamazoo mental health hospital its license
Patient injuries, staff failures could cost Kalamazoo mental health hospital its license
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
(CNN) — RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role on the Emmy-winning television show “Breaking Bad,” has died, according to a spokesperson from the office of Justice of
Liking Las Vegas: UAE delegation visits to explore business, tourism opportunities
The group from the emirate where Wynn Resorts is building a $5.7B hotel-casino touted Ras Al Khaimah as a "growing business hub" and was seeking advice.
The iPhone Duo’s cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge
While a folding iPhone posed a new challenge for Apple’s thermal engineering team, they came up with a creative way to leverage the device’s hinge to their advantage.
Retired police captain completes 222-mile run for veteran mental health
A retired state police captain and Army Ranger finished running from Pittsburg to Nashua on Saturday.
De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos
Jackson Brady is a young businessman who loves fishing and building with Legos. A year and a half ago, the 9-year-old De Soto boy combined the two passions to start Lures for Lego Bricks, selling fishing lures at Madd Heifer boutique, 215 E. Main St., in De Soto and twice a month at the De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St. (open late April through October).
Kristian Ranta Founded Meru Health to Address a Gap in Mental Healthcare
With Meru Health, Ranta hopes to narrow the gap, providing resources for those whom traditional mental health services may have left behind.
Lompoc demonstrators call for an end to ICE crackdown
Over 100 people assembled at the intersection of H Street and Central Avenue Friday, where chants and handmade signs marked an “ICE OUT” protest focused on federal immigration enforcement and
Montanans shopping for health insurance face rising costs, shrinking subsidies, fewer choices
Open enrollment for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace starts Nov. 1. People with those plans faced higher premiums this year because of declining financial help from the federal government. Many Montanans chose lower levels of coverage or canceled their plans altogether.
Lamar Jackson might be ready to play in Week 6
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is uncertain for practice Wednesday, and for the Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns
Smart home device use influences older adults’ mental health through social interaction and digital benefits
Scientific Reports - Smart home device use influences older adults’ mental health through social interaction and digital benefits
Monroe County health board sets Oct. 22 hearing on possible removal of health officer
Monroe County’s health board voted 5–0 to schedule an Oct. 22 hearing on whether to remove health officer Sarah Ryterband, less than two years into a four-year term. The board disclosed no specific allegations and raised the possibility of terminating her contract without cause.
Access to Genius: 10 Scientists and Thinkers Who Changed What We Know
5 WOMEN Five voices across science and scholarship 5 MEN Five more stories across discovery and innovation 10 FOR OCTOBER Ten people across a two-part October feature October is National Disability Awareness Month, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”...
Do you want the NBA and the Suns’ advice on your business idea?
The Suns and the NBA are partnering to help Arizona entrepreneurs.
Do you want the NBA and the Suns’ advice on your business idea?
The Suns and the NBA are partnering to help Arizona entrepreneurs.
Mercy Fort Smith boss notes added regional staff, services
In what he called an “update” for the Fort Smith region, Mercy Fort Smith Communities President Ryan Gehrig said more than 640 “caregivers” have been hired in the region, with...
NYC launches website to connect residents with mental health care
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches platform to help city adults and teenagers connect with mental health services
Five Iron Golf: Launches Five Iron Lounge, a new licensing platform
BrewDog named inaugural licensing partner, with first Five Iron Lounge planned for Las Vegas
Warner Bros. could face loss of at least $150 million on 'Digger' after tepid box office
Tom Cruise’s “Digger” fell 60% in its second weekend to $3.2 million, leaving Warner Bros. facing a loss that could top $150 million.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
Trump asked about Ilhan Omar home search
President Donald Trump called Rep. Ilhan Omar “a terrible person,” but insisted he was not involved in a search by federal officers of her DC-area home on Monday.
New York opting in on Trump administration's education tax credit
The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations in how the credit will be run.
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
This era’s public health threat is digital (Opinion)
We addressed car safety through design standards, such as airbags. Policymakers could treat infinite scroll, autoplay, streaks, algorithmic recommendations as design choices potentially subject to similar public policies.
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in Central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
Whitestown seeks guidance from state over audit
WHITESTOWN — Town Board members approved a letter to be sent to the chief of municipal audits with the New York State Comptroller’s Office asking if it’s necessary for the
Penguins Notebook: Andrei Kuzmenko Nears Return To Lineup
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to practice on Monday and have a new-look third line again.
The Social Reckoning is flopping at the box office
Aaron Sorkin isn’t making many friends.
Citigroup Has Lowered Expectations for PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Stock Price
Citigroup cut their price target on shares of PENN Entertainment from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Monday.
Lawsuit puts politics of Frederick County data centers in spotlight
Data centers have become more than a development debate in Frederick County; they are now an election issue, with voters already making their voices heard at th
Palm Coast handyman accused of using client’s card for resort stays, business charges
A man is accused of using a client’s credit card to pay for hotel stays and charges to his own cleaning service business.
The Supply Side: Walmart execs bullish despite high fuel prices
Consumers face higher energy prices and other challenges, but Walmart U.S. CEO David Guggina said at a recent Goldman Sachs investor conference that the consumer is resilient. And Walmart is...
Zach Charbonnet listed as limited Monday
Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet remains on injury report with a limited practice
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
(CNN) — RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role on the Emmy-winning television show “Breaking Bad,” has died, according to a spokesperson from the office of Justice of
Broncos vs. Seahawks practice participation report: Monday
The Denver Broncos have a short week as they will host the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Both teams have an estimated practice report today as they are clearly taking the day off after just playing a game yesterday. These short weeks are likely hard on players, but they do […]
Brett Fischer, Kelly Jones, Chris Lee, Maruf Rahman, RWJBarnabas Health Leaders, Named Becker’s 2026 Rising Stars
Four rising executives at RWJBarnabas Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s Rising Stars: 188 Healthcare Leaders Under 40 list for 2026. They are: Brett Fischer, Senior Vice President of Business Development; Kelly Jones, Director of Revenue Cycle; Christopher Lee, Assistant Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs; and Maruf Rahman, Vice President of Population Health and Community Health.
Hanover police investigate armed robbery at Broadway business
The Hanover Borough Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business on Broadway around 8:45 p.m. Friday.
EIU Hosts Small Business Fest to Showcase Local Student-Run and Community-Run Businesses
Eastern Illinois University hosted its Small Business Fest on Oct. 10, 2026, bringing together local businesses and student ran shops to showcase their products, services and work in the community. Production: Zak Rojahn
Susan Moore shares lessons from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
Susan Moore shares leadership lessons and practical business advice from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes, hosted live on Sept. 29, 2026, for Central Valley readers.
Saquon Barkley may return to lineup in Week 6
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley's practice participation to determine Week 6 status
Business advice from TheeAnna Stevens at 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
TheeAnna Stevens shares leadership lessons and practical business advice from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes, hosted live on Sept. 29, 2026, for Central Valley.
Roanoke capital firm buys Virginia environmental contractor
Harbor, a Roanoke-based capital firm, has acquired W.E.L., a western Virginia environmental, industrial and emergency response services company.
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Oct. 13-18, 2026
After rallying for a 3-3 draw against Portland on Saturday, Sporting Kansas City will be in action twice this week with a mid-week road trip to Tennessee followed by a return home for a rematch of the 2013 MLS Cup this weekeend. Sporting will first take on on Supporters' Shield
Health coalition, library to hold community listening session Tuesday
Kentucky Voices for Health will hold a community listening session on Medicaid and school health services from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the McCracken County Public Library.
Oct. 12 "Colorado Chamber Office Hours": Three gubernatorial candidates discuss business issues
Colorado's gubernatorial candidates discuss business issues such as regulatory reform, transportation funding and affordable housing.
Man charged with endangering by fire after blaze found near Fargo business
Police say fire was set to strip copper wire just feet from the building’s walls
Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: 'I made the right choice'
A group of senators, including some Republicans, have pushed back on the agreement.
Culberg joins NASA effort to probe rapidly changing Arctic glaciers
Riley Culberg, assistant professor, is a member of the science team for Snow4Flow, a new NASA mission to study how much ice glaciers contain and how much new snow they receive.
Fight to Unite turns the Belasco into a punk-rock benefit for families affected by ICE
Fueled by anti-ICE themes and a benefit for families affected by immigration enforcement, the festival at the Belasco offered a high-energy celebration of community as well as music.
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
Could post office boxes ease the homelessness crisis?
Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced the The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families or MAIL Act, which proposes offering a free post office box to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Could post office boxes ease the homelessness crisis?
Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced the The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families or MAIL Act, which proposes offering a free post office box to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Milania Giudice Shares Bipolar Disorder Mental Health Struggles
"I am not ashamed of any of my mental health disorders because I'm currently at a treatment center,“ the young reality TV star said on social media.
Judge tears into Trump administration for felling trees in D.C. golf course redesign without advance notice
“I’m furious,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department lawyer. “I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done.”
Adobe software dupe maker sets sights on Microsoft Office
AI vibecoded apps are challenging big legacy software.
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.
Kelly Clarkson, Brooklyn store clash over $15,000 mechanical bird price tag
Kelly Clarkson is engaged in a public dispute with a Brooklyn business over an encounter at its store, drawing strong reactions on social media from people taking both sides.
Patriots Open Door to A.J. Brown Practice Return This Week
The New England Patriots may be getting closer to seeing their biggest offseason addition back on the field.Head coach Mike Vrabel provided a great update on A.J. Brown on Monday, one day after New England rolled past the Las Vegas Raiders without its star wide receiver.MassLive’s Mark Daniels reported Monday that Vrabel said “there’s a […] The post Patriots Open Door to A.J. Brown Practice Return This Week appeared first on HEAVY.
Chartway Credit Union promotes new chief operating officer
Virginia Beach’s Chartway Credit Union has created a chief operating officer position and promoted longtime executive Rob Keatts to fill it.
High prices are testing Latino voter loyalties in a key battleground district
As the Republican president's second term reaches its halfway point, Victor Martinez says he’s sensing that voters are just as frustrated with the economy as they were two years ago.
A recent Samsung change leaves some Galaxy phones stuck after updating
A One UI 9 post-update "access denied" error is preventing some Samsung Galaxy devices from reaching the home screen.
The Tomlin Effect? NFL Analysts More Blunt Than Ever
Rex Ryan is the latest ex-coach to break from the fraternity.
Honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt brings ‘Brother Jukebox’ to Hard Rock Jan. 15
One of country music’s most recognizable voices of the ‘90s, honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt makes his return to the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa