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Science, the sea and gin: Meet Fathom Spirits, Watsonville’s newest distillery

Two ocean scientists turned a pandemic-era gin hobby into Fathom Spirits, a Watsonville craft distillery making small-batch gins infused with Santa Cruz-inspired botanicals. Founders Elisha Wood-Charlson and Chad Kecy plan to open in September, with private Saturday tours and tastings while they work to get their experimental gins into local bars and restaurants.

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Aug 27 • 6:59 AM EDT • Science • lookout.co
Mother-daughter team open new dog grooming business in Ephrata

EPHRATA — A shared love of animals and a desire to serve local pet owners led a mother-daughter team to open Groomer Has It, a new dog grooming business in downtown Ephrata. The business, owned by Paige Moore and her mother, Millie Roduner, officially opened Aug. 7 at 217 W. Division St.

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Aug 27 • 6:55 AM EDT • Business • columbiabasinherald.com
Entertainment briefs | Triangle Fire stops in Eureka on ‘final big tour’

Triangle Fire will stop in Eureka during its “final big tour.” The show is set for Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Arüspex from Grass Valley and local band Brain Dead Rejects will also perf…

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Aug 27 • 6:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • times-standard.com
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Latest World & National News & Headlines

USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.

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Out & About: A weekly guide to live and local entertainment

Thursday, Aug. 27 Music

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Texarkana fans reflect on late entertainment icon Dolly Parton

TEXARKANA -- Local fans on Wednesday added their voices to the millions expressing their grief and admiration upon the death of entertainment icon Dolly Parton.

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Aug 26 • 11:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • texarkanagazette.com
How two local theaters helped transform Myrtle Beach into an entertainment destination

Forty years ago, live theater was still an experiment in Myrtle Beach. Today, it is a defining part of the Grand Strand experience.

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Aug 26 • 8:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • wpde.com
Rick Steves purchases a century-old moviehouse. Here are his plans for it

Travel writer Rick Steves, a lifelong Edmonds local who has long imagined owning The Edmonds Theater, bought the historic moviehouse for a little over $2 million.

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Aug 26 • 5:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Jefferson Co. eyes housing, business park growth tied to Micron plant

Local leaders say Micron’s planned semiconductor plant could bring new housing to Jefferson County and expansion at a business park.

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Aug 26 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • wwnytv.com
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3 Quality Behavioral Health Locations Raided by FBI and Michigan Law Enforcement

Three of Michigan-based Quality Behavioral Health's addiction treatment facilities were raided by the FBI and local law

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Aug 26 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • bhbusiness.com
49ers Launch Melbourne Foodie Passport Program in Collaboration with Local Businesses

The Melbourne Foodie Passport program will bring 49ers-themed food and beverage experiences to Melbourne businesses throughout game week.

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Aug 26 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • 49ers.com
Behind the Story: AI and politics

WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.

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Aug 26 • 3:59 PM EDT • Politics • wpri.com
Jeff Brohm Radio Show Returns September 2nd

If you are looking for a local weekly fix of Cardinal football, look no further. The Jeff Brohm Radio Show, presented by Colyer Law Firm, will return for its

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Aug 26 • 3:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
St. Louis-based geospatial nonprofit launches AI innovation center with support from major tech firms

The local initiative is backed by some of the biggest companies in the rapidly-growing AI industry.

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Aug 26 • 2:53 PM EDT • Business • bizjournals.com
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults

Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.

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Aspen Valley Health celebrates 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency cohort

Aspen Valley Health celebrated the graduation of four nurses from its New Graduate Nurse Residency Program on July 22, marking another milestone for a program helping to strengthen the local healthcare workforce.

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Aug 26 • 1:16 PM EDT • Health • aspentimes.com
IAM Delegates Talk Bipartisan Politics in Missouri

Thursday, union leadership from IAM headquarters visited the Ozark region of the state and spoke with Missouri State Council delegates. They discussed bipartisan labor politics on a local, state and national level.

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Aug 26 • 8:11 AM EDT • Politics • goiam.org
Catch the King: Engaging Students in Community Science

WHRO Educators recently spent time with local teachers to show them how their students can join in a community-wide citizen science initiative.

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Aug 26 • 7:54 AM EDT • Science • whro.org
ABC 6-FOX 28 Senior Expo in Hilliard offers free health screenings, resources Wednesday

Central Ohio seniors and their families have a chance to connect with local wellness and retirement resources Wednesday at the ABC 6–FOX 28 Senior Expo.The free

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Aug 26 • 7:42 AM EDT • Health • abc6onyourside.com
NE Cobb Business Association to honor school volunteers

Submitted information: The Northeast Cobb Business Association will honor the volunteer leaders who support our local schools on Friday, Aug. 28 at its

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Aug 26 • 7:01 AM EDT • Business • eastcobbnews.com
Washington business owner buys fire engine to defend community from wildfire threat

With wildfires raging across Washington and smoke forcing the closure of a popular lake for the first time in history, one local business owner has taken wildfire defense into his own hands — by buying a used fire engine.

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Aug 26 • 6:45 AM EDT • Business • kiro7.com
Six Humboldt Middle Schoolers Get a Week of Hands-On Science at Tech Trek Camp

Local students dusted for fingerprints, built circuits, and studied exoplanets during a STEM camp sponsored by the Humboldt branch of AAUW, with a couple of them already eyeing future careers in…

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Aug 26 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • kymkemp.com
Perplexity launches a local AI agent with zero token costs

Perplexity has launched "Portable Computer" — a new agentic AI that runs locally on NVIDIA hardware and saves token costs.

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Aug 26 • 2:40 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
West Arlington fire upends lives of local business owners

A four-alarm fire devastated restaurants, a bookstore and other businesses on Aug. 17.

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Aug 25 • 10:15 PM EDT • Business • theshorthorn.com
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Here’s your guide to shopping, food, entertainment at Saturday’s 605 Made Night Market

Are you ready to shop and eat local and be entertained at the annual 605 Made Night Market?

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Aug 25 • 5:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • siouxfalls.business
12 Health: Neurosurgery Awareness Month

WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.

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Aug 25 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • wpri.com
RMV relocating Chicopee business services to Springfield

One local Registry of Motor Vehicles location is set to close its doors.

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Aug 25 • 12:14 PM EDT • Business • westernmassnews.com
Meet the arts & entertainment desk: Shining light on a city of artists

I see Fort Collins as a city of artists. This city is full of student musicians, local art vendors, public art muralists, songwriters performing on the streets of Old Town and more. The expression of our community thrives in the hands of the many unique people that call this city home. Colorado State University fits...

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Aug 25 • 11:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • collegian.com
The Dalles police seek suspect after $500 in “self-entertainment devices” goes missing

The Dalles Police Department says a man with a distinct tattoo stole over 500 dollars of "self entertainment devices" from a local business in a social media p

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Aug 25 • 9:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • katu.com
Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades

"With these frameworks and new chips, developers can run and fine-tune large AI models locally on their Mac," Apple said.

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Aug 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs

Perplexity launches Portable Computer, a local AI agent platform that runs privately on Nvidia DGX Spark and RTX-powered Linux machines without cloud fees.

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Aug 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • venturebeat.com
PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits IHOP in Fair Lawn to Meet with Jersey Families, Workers, Business Owners

Above: Gottheimer with staff at IHOP in Fair Lawn. FAIR LAWN, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited IHOP in Fair Lawn to meet with the Jersey families, workers, and small business owners. It’s all part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across Northern Jersey. During his visit, Gottheimer […]

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • gottheimer.house.gov
TryHard Joins Forces with EHang and SKYTEK to Advance Next-Generation Drone Entertainment in Japan

Collaboration brings together TryHard’s large-scale entertainment capabilities, EHang’s advanced drone technology and SKYTEK’s local expertise to present a successful record-setting 4,000-drone light show, which unlock new aerial entertainment opportunities across JapanOSAKA, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TryHard Holdings Limited (“TryHard” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan, today announced a strategic collaboration bringing together SBI MUSI

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Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Fishy business: who really profits when sardines go viral?

Once a cheap store-cupboard staple, sardines are fast becoming a luxury food item. Last year, #SardineGirlSummer saw influencers promoting the health benefits of sardinemaxxing, while sardinecore became the must-have fashion trend. Now, demand is accelerating just as Morocco’s sardine stock has collapsed, causing shortages on supermarket shelves. The Guardian travels to Matosinhos in Portugal, the cultural home of the sardine industry, to investigate who is profiting from the boom, how it has affected local fishermen, and what sustainability looks like in an era of global heating

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Aug 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Oldsmar business fuels interest in Japanese cars
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Aug 24 • 10:48 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Local business owners excited as Sturgeon Bay explores downtown entertainment district expansion

In Downtown Sturgeon Bay, neighbors can carry alcoholic beverages in some areas, which could be expanding soon and impacting local businesses.

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Aug 24 • 9:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • nbc26.com
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Oregon Health Authority approves Samaritan’s affiliation with MultiCare Health System, advancing investment in local healthcare

Samaritan Health Services has received approval from the Oregon Health Authority for its proposed affiliation with MultiCare Health System.

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Aug 24 • 7:30 PM EDT • Health • multicare.org
Forensic Scientists Use ‘Breakthrough’ Method to Identify 9/11 Victim

DNA analysts at the New York City medical examiner’s office partnered with a squad of local detectives skilled at genealogical research.

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Aug 24 • 6:31 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com
Business in the ‘Boro conference highlights Jonesboro’s industrial growth

Local chamber and industry leaders from across the state are in Jonesboro for the 10th annual “Business in the ‘Boro” conference, which kicked off its two-day convention Monday.

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Aug 24 • 5:42 PM EDT • Business • kait8.com
Maryland Zoo's remaining male cheetah euthanized following health complications

WBFF Fox45 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Baltimore and nearby towns and communities in Maryland, including Annapolis, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Pasadena, Severn, Cockeysville, Dundalk, Essex, Parkville, Owings Mills, Towson, White Marsh, Woodlawn, Hampstead, Sykesville, Taneytown, Westminster, Elkton, Perryville, Pt. Deposit, Rising Sun, Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Edgewood, Fallston, Havre De Grace, Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, and Ocean City.

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Aug 24 • 12:50 PM EDT • Health • foxbaltimore.com
Temple workshop highlights the power of art in teaching science

The College of Science and Technology led a workshop for local high school biology teachers on using art to teach complex science topics. Teachers also received a demonstration of MEGA, an evolutionary analysis software developed by Temple faculty Sudhir Kumar.

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Aug 24 • 12:29 PM EDT • Science • now.temple.edu
Northeast Ohio clock repair business owner accused of scamming multiple customers pleads guilty

The owner of a local clock repair business, pleaded guilty Monday, the day his trial was scheduled to start in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

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Aug 24 • 12:26 PM EDT • Business • cleveland19.com
This Week: SF Politics, Bike East Bay Volunteer Night, SFMTA Photo Archive

Here is a list of events this week. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. ​SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, August 25, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Tuesday Bike East Bay Volunteer Night. Tackle projects while socializing with fellow advocates. Snacks provided. Tuesday, August 25, 6-8 p.m. Bike East Bay Office, 466 Water Street, Oakland. Wednesday SFMTA Photo Archive and Peter Hartlaub. Go back in time for an evening of photos, stories and conversation with the Chronicle, Mayor Art Agnos, and S.F. Muni. Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 p.m. Gray Area Foundation / Grand Theatre, 2667 Mission Street, S.F. Get tickets. Wednesday Smart City Cycling. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for a presentation for people interested in biking but intimidated by urban traffic plus anyone already riding who wants to hone their skills. Wednesday, August 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Anza Branch Public Library, 550 37th Avenue, S.F. Thursday Member Repair Party. Join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and learn how to repair your bike. Thursday, August 27, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, 1720 Market Street, S.F. RSVP required. Saturday The Bay Ride. Circumnavigate the San Francisco Bay while raising funds for cycling infrastructure that makes streets safer for everyone. Saturday, August 29, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts at Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street, S.F. Saturday Flat Fix Clinic for Students and Families. Join the Safe Routes to School team at the Marina Branch Branch Library for a hands-on flat fix clinic. Saturday, August 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Marina Branch Public Library, 1890 Chestnut Street, S.F. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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Aug 24 • 11:44 AM EDT • Politics • sf.streetsblog.org
Local Business Group Sues Over NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Plan to Open Government-Owned Grocery Stores

The lawsuit argues that the mayor’s plan would introduce unfair competition to a struggling industry dealing with slim profit margins.

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Aug 24 • 8:54 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Think you know Beverly D'Angelo? These fun facts will change your tune

Beverly D'Angelo, rock star? It's not a stretch for the \

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Aug 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • dispatch.com
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Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist

Legislators and experts are exploring updating the state’s Standards of Quality, the school funding baseline requirements for the state and local governments, to include mandatory full-time licensed nurse positions.

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Aug 24 • 5:28 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Massive entertainment complex opens in Springfield

Legends Entertainment is now open in Springfield, offering bowling, arcade games, local food and more for visitors.

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Aug 24 • 5:03 AM EDT • Entertainment • sj-r.com
Legends Entertainment is now open to the public

A brand-new entertainment space off in Springfield offers bowling, arcade and outdoor fun to the public with a local-favorite food court.

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Aug 24 • 4:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • sj-r.com
A final conversation with a Kansas political icon: In praise of local newspapers and community ties

Nancy Kassebaum, you see, was a fervent booster of local newspapers, and the reporting and commentary they contained.

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Aug 24 • 4:33 AM EDT • Politics • kansasreflector.com
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Bistro Box in Great Barrington

Bistro Box co-owners/co-chefs Birdie and Nick Joseph kindly gave me some of their precious prep time to talk about local food, community, and their abiding love of New England seafood.

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Waco roadwork roundup: Twin Bridges traffic shift begins, big changes proposed for I-35 and Business 77

From the Highway 6 Twin Bridges to Interstate 35 and future plans along Business 77, Waco and road construction are going hand in hand this season. State transportation officials are moving forward with major traffic switches and lane closures, while simultaneously planning long-term re-designs to local roadways.

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Aug 23 • 11:57 PM EDT • Business • kwtx.com
Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater's impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music's biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it's bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapids. (August 23, 2026)

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Aug 23 • 11:17 PM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater’s impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music’s biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it’s bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapi…

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ASU students return to Tempe boosting local businesses

Arizona State University students are returning to Tempe, bringing energy and business back to downtown restaurants and shops for the new school year. FOX 10's Irene Snyder checks out some local shops.

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Meet George: The bald eagle who hangs around at a science station

The "Oregon Field Guide" team met a very special local resident at the USGS Marrowstone Marine Field Station.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • opb.org
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Bonnaroo's decision leaves Manchester business owner with memories and questions about what's next

Bonnaroo brought more than music to Manchester, Tennessee. A local cafe owner shares what the festival really meant to her community from packed grounds to local fundraisers and what she hopes comes next.

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Aug 23 • 7:50 PM EDT • Business • newschannel5.com
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Big Country Politics: Taylor County Democratic Party Chair eyes 2026 ‘blue wave’

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With several high-profile races drawing attention ahead of the 2026 election, Taylor County Democratic Party Chair Sammy Garcia said local issues could play an importan…

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Aug 23 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • bigcountryhomepage.com
Local restaurant helps small businesses connect with the community

A local restaurant transformed its grounds into a bustling marketplace Sunday, hosting more than 30 independent businesses for its third annual end-of-summer vendor fair.

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Aug 23 • 5:59 PM EDT • Business • weau.com
Tempe businesses celebrate ASU students returning to school

Arizona State University students returned to Tempe for the new school year, bringing crowds and energy back to local businesses.

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Aug 23 • 4:51 PM EDT • Business • fox10phoenix.com
Centralia Police warn businesses after gift card scam attempt

Centralia police are warning local businesses about a scam after officers were notified Saturday night of an incident targeting a business in town.Police said s

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Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond

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Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks

Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.

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Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music

People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. 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Fifty years on the prep beat, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend

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‘Disgusted’: Birmingham home health workers say delayed pay arrives after Local 4 reached out, issue persists

Workers at an in-home health healthcare program based in Birmingham say they went without pay for about a month, with no word on why. They called Local 4 for help. Within hours, cashier’s checks were hand delivered to the employees.

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WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?

ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)

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The politics of data centers: How did Nevada get here?

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Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences

The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities. Lectures & learning • The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center presents “Witnessing Iran: Journalism, Memory and Resistance with Roy…

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Aug 21 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • sandiegouniontribune.com
High temperatures see business heat up for Arkansas air conditioning companies

Temperatures in Arkansas are expected to remain at record highs throughout the weekend, and local heating and air businesses are feeling the strain of the state's historic heat streak.

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Aug 21 • 2:48 PM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
Be Our Guest: Birdies Entertainment Group

Indianapolis News, Indiana Weather, Indiana News, Indiana Traffic, Indiana Local News, Indiana Sports, Community, Entertainment

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Aug 21 • 12:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • fox59.com
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate. VoteVets announced its endorsement of Callie Barr, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Ben Ambrose, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District, has been endorsed by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951. Joanna Whaley, Democratic candidate […]

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Aug 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Gavin Newsom’s unfinished wildfire business

His final legislative push is angering insurance companies, wildfire victims and local officials — and billions of dollars are at stake.

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Aug 21 • 8:55 AM EDT • Business • politico.com
TN Politics: As communities push back against data centers, some politicians push ahead

Local moratoriums on new data center builds could become a problem for lawmakers who want more of them in Tennessee.

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Aug 21 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • wknofm.org
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Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer has divided physicians. Will new data change minds?

Urologic oncologists who treat prostate cancer are split over the benefits of focal therapy compared to traditional surgery or radiation.

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Aug 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • statnews.com
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