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Pillen Creates Working Group to Coordinate Business Recruitment
Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Tuesday establishing a statewide working group to coordinate busines...
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls: "It's almost like a constitution"
Mozilla Deploys A New-Look Firefox Across Desktop And Mobile
The redesigned browser brings back compact mode and adds a theme picker.
The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health Announce Plans to Transition Ownership of St. Francis Campus
The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) announced the signing of a definitive agreement today for The University of Kansas Heal...
Federal designation helps FAU/NCHA Community Health Center expand local access
Access to high-quality primary care can make the difference between a health concern being identified early and becoming a more serious problem.
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital getting multimillion-dollar health record system upgrade
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is transitioning to Epic, a new electronic health record system designed to enhance the coordination of care and improve efficiency.
RWJBarnabas Health Shares 10 Facts Everyone Should Know about Addiction and Recovery
RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Peer Recovery Program shares insights into addiction and recovery from its peer recovery specialists.
Former Chargers RB Austin Ekeler making NFL return
Former Chargers running back Austin Ekeler signed a deal with this NFC squad.
MIT Engineers Design Swimming Robot Powered By Living Muscle Cells
Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers developed a robot powered by living muscle cells that move in response to flashes of light.
Oil prices fall on signs Middle East crude flows recovering
Oil prices declined as Saudi Arabia resumed crude exports via the East-West pipeline, easing concerns over supply disruptions amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment signs Trane as major sponsor
Tepper Sports & Entertainment has signed Davidson-based Trane Technologies to a major sponsorship of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Tahoma High School Biomedical Science and Intro to Acting : VOICE of the Valley
Two very different THS classes — Biomedical Science and Intro to Acting — collaborated last week on a unique, hands-on assignment! Students in this senior-level biomedical class are learning how to triage patients in emergency situations. So, students in the drama class acted as car crash victims — some with injuries, some dead. It was […]
Immigration hawk warns Trump enforcement ‘missteps’ could come with political price
Mark Krikorian says mixed signals risk frustrating the very voters Republicans need to turn out in the midterms as the administration navigates tensions between its base and business interests.
A sensory-friendly space makes science learning more accessible
Orlando Science Center has a Sensory Room available for those individuals and families who need a calming environment when activities in the exhibit halls become overwhelming. Created in collaboration with KultureCity and presented by AdventHealth for Children, the Sensory Room on Level 4 is designed to make OSC more accessible for guests with sensory issues.
Proposed aircraft carrier redesign could delay NNS construction
The Trump administration is considering a potential redesign of the nation's aircraft carriers that could cost billions more dollars.
Leaked photos reveal an unreleased Fire TV Stick 4K and all-new remote
Image Source: WinFuture There have been a few signs of a new Fire TV Stick 4K being released soon, but nothing concrete until now. Several leaked photos of an unreleased Fire TV Stick 4K and a completely new remote have been acquired by German site WinFuture from independent retailer sources.
Trump admin launches AI-powered America.gov for government info
America.gov will enable Americans to sign up for Medicare, apply for a passport and perform countless other tasks through a single site
Trump admin launches AI-powered America.gov for government info
America.gov will enable Americans to sign up for Medicare, apply for a passport and perform countless other tasks through a single site
Trump admin launches AI-powered America.gov for government info
America.gov will enable Americans to sign up for Medicare, apply for a passport and perform countless other tasks through a single site
Giants release Odell Beckham Jr., ending 2026 reunion
The Giants signed the wide receiver this offseason to help fill a thin wide receiver room. Three weeks into the regular season, the reunion is over.
Insight Health, new West Sub owners, proposed $5 million settlement in Ohio
Insight Health Systems, the new owners of West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital, will have to pay $5.1 million, if approved.
Richmond International Airport to host free business forum Nov. 12
Richmond International Airport will host its sixth annual P.O.W.E.R. Forum Nov. 12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The free event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., is designed to connect businesses with potential partners and airport procurement opportunities. Sessions also will provide
Business Briefcase: DSI unveils updated logo design
SHENANDOAH — The “Return to Prominence” revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. has unveiled a new logo, according to its September-October DSI Herald bulletin. “While our previous logo served us well for many years, it was time for a…
Joe Buck ‘hopeful’ Troy Aikman stays at ESPN
After following Troy Aikman to ESPN, Joe Buck now hopes his longtime NFL broadcast partner follows him in staying at ESPN. Earlier this month, Buck signed a six-year contract extension with ESPN worth more than $100 million to continue as the network’s voice of Monday Night Football. Aikman, however, remains unsigned, with his current contract…
Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
Dolphins Sign Linebacker in Latest Roster Move
The Miami Dolphins have brought in a linebacker in their latest roster move.
Heartland Whole Health Launches 'Blueprint for Rural Healthcare Transformation'
Bentonville's Heartland Whole Health Institute has launched Heartland Whole Health Connect, which it calls a pioneering initiative designed
Pixel 11a looks mostly unchanged in first leak, reportedly brings purple color back [Gallery]
The first leak of Google’s upcoming Pixel 11a just hit the web, revealing a virtually unchanged design, as well as...
PAHO and Sint Maarten sign Country Cooperation Strategy to strengthen health system and improve health outcomes
Washington, D.C., 29 September 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Sint Maarten today signed the 2026–2031 Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), establishing a six-year framework to guide cooperation to strengthen the country’s health system and improve the health and well-being of its population.
Newsom signs bills pushing back on Trump's immigration agenda
The more than 20 bills approved by the governor Tuesday were crafted to thwart tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, while others are meant to boost state oversight of federal detention centers in the state.
Trendiana: New businesses in historic buildings
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Weight Watchers and Google Health Launch Weight Health Collaboration for Employers and Payers
Weight Watchers and Google Health Enterprise have launched a collaboration combining wearable technology, health insights and behavioral weight management, expanding Weight Watchers’ offering for employers, health plans and other payers. Key Investor TakeawaysWeight Watchers (NASDAQ:WW) is integrating Google Health Enterprise technology into select Weight Watchers for Business client programs.
The Annual Entrepreneurship Conference at Harvard Business School
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Exclusive: Google Pixel 11a Official CAD Renders Leak
Our exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 11a: design, colors, size, what's new inside, and when it's expected to launch and at what price.
Winners Named in St. Louis County Library Small Business Launchpad
Ayers among judges, Mulvihill facilitated during program St. Louis County Library recently held its Small Business Launchpad, an 8-week entrepreneurship program designed for formerly incarcerated individuals who are interested in…
Where Healthcare Knows Your Name
See how two Health Mart pharmacies connect patients to medications, services and personalized support while helping keep care close to home.
Fairphone’s next repairable wireless earbuds will launch on October 14th
The Fairbuds 2 will carry forward the original’s easy-to-repair design with modular replacement parts.
Rethinking Medicare home health
Liran Einav, Amy Finkelstein, Yunan Ji, and Neale Mahoney examine the design of the Medicare home health benefit. They assess the program’s objectives and offer reforms to better meet these goals.
Mozilla's head of Firefox talks product priorities, AI skepticism, and browser choice
Mozilla's Ajit Varma explains why a redesign suits the fight for the open web.
Mark Rober’s mission to support science classrooms
Former NASA engineer and YouTube creator Mark Rober shares how Class CrunchLabs delivers free, hands-on physics and engineering lessons designed to help educators engage students.
Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode
Will you be using Firefox after the redesign?
Geotab receives Business Intelligence Group's 2026 Sustainable Transportation Award
/PRNewswire/ -- Geotab Inc. ("Geotab"), a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today announced it has been named a...
Pleasant View rejects changes regarding data centers and adult-themed business, passes adoption of new roads and rules regarding decorative street signs
The Town of Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted not to approve two zoning amendments on first reading at their Sept. 14 meeting, sending proposals on data centers and adult-oriented businesses back to the drawing board for more work and consideration. Ordinance 26-08 would have restricted data centers to areas zoned C4, which
FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded FQHC Designation
The FAU/NCHA Community Health Center has received federally funded health center status through an award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, bringing new resources to expand access to care in West Palm Beach. The center served more than 5,400 patient visits in 2025, providing primary and mental healthcare, immunizations, screenings, chronic disease management and other services regardless of patients’ ability to pay. The funding will help reach more patients and strengt
Pickleball social club in Greenville combines fitness and community
As pickleball continues its surge in popularity across the country, health experts say picking up a paddle offers significant benefits for both the body and mind.
New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday designed to help his mental health court reach more vulnerable Californians. But two other bills that would have made much bigger, and more controversial, changes to the program died without ever making it to his desk. […]
FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation
The FAU/NCHA Community Health Center has earned federally funded health center status, bringing new resources to expand access to care in West Palm Beach.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: September 29, 2026 | Insights
Senate returns for its final legislative session before recess, with FDA and HHS nominations pending and debate continuing over proposed HHS funding rescissions.
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that would have helped improve the insurance-claims process for consumers but signed one that also addresses claims-related issues, leaving Los Angeles County fire survivors and others wondering whether the vetoes were retaliatory. One bill, Senate Bill 877, […]
New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care.
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that would have helped improve the insurance-claims process for consumers but signed one that also addresses claims-related issues, leaving Los Angeles County fire survivors and others wondering whether the vetoes were retaliatory. One bill, Senate Bill 877, […]
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that would have helped improve the insurance-claims process for consumers but signed one that also addresses claims-related issues, leaving Los Angeles County fire survivors and others wondering whether the vetoes were retaliatory. One bill, Senate Bill 877, […]
MPP Signs Multiple Regional Agreements To Expand Access To Flu Antiviral Medicine
The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sublicense agreements with 11 manufacturers across multiple regions to expand access to generic baloxavir marboxil,
A popular GLP-1 provider just made its weight loss medications cheaper
Mochi Health has lower starting prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, plus a new lab testing service designed to help patients monitor their health.
The Beclowning of Scott Bessent
One iron law of current politics is that nobody who associates themselves with Donald Trump emerges with a shred of credibility. For some, that’s not a big loss — it’s not as if anyone respected Pete Hegseth even before he decided that the key to military success in an age of drones and AI was more testosterone. For others, however, the costs are real. I’m old enough to remember when Marco Rubio was widely considered a reasonable, thoughtful politician. Right now, however, my candidate for the biggest loser is Scott Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury. Bessent started out with significant reputation to lose: When Trump selected him, this was the headline in the Financial Times: Jason Furman, Barack Obama’s chief economist, described him as a “credible Treasury secretary who has a real understanding of the global economy”. But Bessent has now transformed himself into the Baghdad Bob of bonds. Three weeks ago, after intervening (for reasons that remain somewhat unclear) to support the Japanese yen, Bessent boasted about his ability to move markets and dared investors to bet against his, declaring “I am the house now.” He then tried to push long-term interest rates down, buying 30-year U.S. Treasuries in a move some have compared to paying down part of your mortgage by running up your credit card balance. Here’s how that’s going so far: To get some perspective on how high interest rates have gone, here’s a longer-term perspective: We haven’t seen interest rates this high since the fading days of the dotcom bubble. Why are interest rates hitting new records? The backdrop, as I argued in last Sunday’s primer, is the huge AI-driven investment boom; more on that next week. But the immediate cause of the latest interest rate spike was Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal to end the war. This rejection sent crude oil prices, which for a while had fallen considerably, shooting back up: It’s notable, by the way, that oil prices remain high even though a significant amount of oil is now being shuttled through the Strait of Hormuz by night, on smaller vessels. That’s an interesting story, which has a lot to do with the fact that oil from the Hormuz shuttle runs must be transferred to larger vessels before being shipped to markets in Europe and Asia; around 15 percent of the world’s large crude carriers are now parked off the coast of Oman, waiting to be tanked up. This is creating a shipping crunch: But that’s a topic for another day. For now, the point is that with oil still high and refined products, especially diesel, still close to record levels, inflation will remain elevated. And this in turn means that the Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates high, an expectation that is feeding into longer-term rates. Hence Bessent’s bond-market humiliation. The truth is that Bessent might not have been able to get interest rates down even in the best of circumstances. But he certainly won’t get anywhere as long as Trump keeps believing that he can somehow convert his Iran debacle into a triumphant victory. And Trump will keep believing that as long as he is surrounded by sycophants who tell him what he wants to hear. Sycophants like, for example, Scott Bessent, who is predicting the imminent collapse of the Iranian economy, possibly within two weeks. Bessent is right to say that the embargo on Iranian oil exports is placing the country under great economic strain. But his implicit prediction that this will quickly produce a deal that Trump can call victory looks no more plausible than his boasts about the bond market. The big question now is, why would anyone with a reputation to lose work for Donald Trump? As the beclowning of Bessent shows, joining the Trump team won’t just damage your reputation; it will utterly destroy it.
Lesbian Bar Project Co-Founder: Purity Politics Could Destroy Our Remaining Spaces
Subscribe As a professional lesbian and Massachusetts native, I’ve recently been asked by a lot of folks what I think about the saga unfolding at Last Ditch. The now-viral story, first reported by The Boston Globe, centers on a Western Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted its mask requirement for one night a week to help drum up business. The decision ignited an intra-queer controversy that has been feasted on by media outlets across the political spectrum—from the New York Post to LGBTQ Nation—and is even reportedly being eyed for a Hollywood adaptation. Apparently nothing is more entertaining than a bunch of lesbians and queers fighting with each other over KN-95s. What has been lost in all of the chatter and media coverage is the very real possibility that Last Ditch, which just opened in April 2025, will have to close its doors. The venue’s one remaining founder, Jackie Matellian, revealed in a community Zoom meeting that she’s working four jobs, is now solely responsible for the bar’s $50,000 business loan and is struggling to keep up with the bills. So as we laugh about the controversy’s similarity to a “Portlandia” skit and how one of the bar’s founders left to enroll in clown school, we forget that yet another lesbian bar is facing an existential crisis—and this time the call is coming from inside the house. In 2020, my friend Elina Street and I created The Lesbian Bar Project, an Emmy-, Webby- and GLAAD Media Award-winning docuseries and initiative that tells the stories of lesbian queer bars around the world. We were moved to act because at the time there were only an estimated 16 lesbian bars in the United States, and the pandemic threatened to bring that number down even further. There are now more sapphic bars than there were just before the pandemic—about 36 of them in total—but this is down from approximately 200 in 1980. Maybe that doesn’t mean much to you, but for the millions of sapphics living in the U.S., this number is calamitous. As the world laughs at lesbians and sapphics, I want to take a second and tell you what I feel when I walk into one of these bars, which are all unique and irreplaceable in their own way: I feel seen. Sometimes I think Cubbyhole in New York City’s West Village neighborhood knew I was gay before I did. When I walked in there for the first time, before I was even out, I was transfixed by the colorful array of tchotchkes hanging from the ceiling and how the women standing next to me were completely unafraid to express their desire for one another. I knew the minute I was ready to come out, I had a home. I also felt the joy of a new couple falling in love at Seattle’s Wildrose, the quiet confidence of a short king lining up her shot at the pool table at Ginger’s in Brooklyn and the kick of cayenne pepper in Julie Mabry’s crawfish at Houston’s Pearl Bar. Subscribe Lesbian bars don’t just serve lesbians; they serve queer folks across the spectrum, including bisexual, pansexual and trans people. As Elina and I traveled across the U.S. and Europe and to parts of Latin America to document the bar owners, staff and patrons that make up the ecosystems of these spaces, we also became uniquely acquainted with the factors that threaten their existence: gentrification, wage gaps, sexism, environmental disasters, gun violence, rising insurance premiums and political administrations working to annihilate queer people and their families. Lesbian bar owners, like all leaders and entrepreneurs, are imperfect. There have been significant issues over the years at lesbian bars: employee harassment, racism, lack of accessibility, sexual assault and transphobia. All bar owners should be held accountable and should listen to their communities to evolve into safer and more equitable spaces. I also acknowledge my privilege: I am able-bodied, white, cis and from a family system that loves me for who I am. Not everyone has that. Queer people, especially trans and bisexual people, are suffering from disproportionately high levels of depression, and our mental health system isn’t equipped to support them. Immunocompromised people and long COVID are real, and many of my friends are suffering to this day. The people with the least safety net are often the ones for whom a bar closing costs the most. And yet, as we’re seeing with Last Ditch, the queer community often lashes out at each other. It’s also the mainstream media taking the internal conflict and making a mockery out of it, distracting from the real possibility that this bar could close due to financial pressures. A bar that many people loved and needed is facing extinction. Perhaps it’s safer to dissent with one another than with the larger forces trying to eradicate us, but in doing so, we risk destroying the few spaces we have left. Due to the constraints of purity politics—some in good faith, some not so much—lesbian bar owners, almost all of whom are queer women themselves, are forced to be everything for everyone, similarly to how women are forced to be everything for everyone. By asking these bars to uphold impossible standards—standards very few other third spaces are asked to consider—we all end up losing. I want to move as a community toward dialogue, compassionate dissent and collaboration to make our spaces better with the goal of keeping them OPEN and thriving, rather than destroying them from the inside with expectations that are arguably unattainable. Subscribe While I have your attention—for this fleeting second of the news cycle—may I urge us to spearhead a way to keep these small businesses afloat without attacking our own community along the way? Bar owners are left with an impasse: They want to be community-centered, but they also have to make money to keep their doors open. Sometimes they might make business decisions that don’t work for everyone—and that’s partly because different patrons have different priorities and want different things—but these owners deserve the opportunity for productive dialogue**.** We have to work with them and with each other to keep our spaces open, to keep them growing. Lesbian bars raised me into the queer woman I am today. One thing I think about as I reflect on the six years of work we’ve done to document these spaces is that shared, unspoken language I have with a stranger the moment we both walk into one of these bars: the nod, the ease, the not having to explain ourselves. I don’t want to lose that, and neither should you. If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button: Donate
Detroit Pistons: Langdon Draws Zion Williamson Comparison With Jalen Duren
Despite an offseason filled with negotiation, Jalen Duren still hasn’t signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons
Lions sign Miles Kitselman in NFL Week 4
Detroit signs former Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman in NFL Week 4.
The Value Of Basic Science Celebrated With The 2026 “Golden Goose” Awards
The 2026 Golden Goose Awards, an honor spotlighting obscure, often trivial sounding basic research that ultimately yields significant social benefits have been announced.
From England: Manchester United monitor Wesley
English sirens are calling for Wesley. Roma already rejected a significant offer from Chelsea for the Brazilian full-back this summer, but another English club could make a move in the near future. As...
Gianni Infantino makes new funding pledge to Fifa members
Infantino is trying to win favour after his botched World Cup sell-off scheme led to resignation calls
Free all-day science forum set for Saturday; food, $200 gift cards for participants
A national science think tank is holding a free public forum in Charleston, West Virginia, on Oct. 3, 2026, to help shape the future of American science. The forum, to be held at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, is sponsored by American Science@250: Rethink, Reimagine, Redesign, a nationwide initiative led by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University.
Top Democrats Start to Fund James Talarico in Texas Senate Race
The main super PAC for Senate Democrats will begin to run digital ads in the state’s Senate race, in a sign of the party’s growing confidence.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, marking the most significant milestone to date in the attempt to legislate reform in college athletics.
How elite universities got tangled up in politics and petroleum
Half a century of corporate influence set the stage for Trump's attacks on higher education, a new study argues.
Tom Cotton and the competition for political cynic of the year
It's a heavyweight bout, this competition for political cynic of the year between two world-class competitors, Tom Cotton and Sarah Sanders.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool still tracking Dortmund star
Nico Schlotterbeck was heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund earlier this year.He eventually signed a new contract with BVB until 2031, but that did little to end the speculation, wit...
Morrison extends Bristol City stay until 2028
Bristol City defender Elijah Morrison signs a new deal to stay at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2028.
Opinion: Well-being of Coloradans is strengthened by a commitment to arts and creativity
Public health conversations across the state need to be more than just the number of hospitals or the frequency of doctor visits.
How an obscure government code unlocks opportunity for businesses
What rhymes with "snakes" and helps the government classify economic activity? NAICS — or the North American Industry Classification System. These codes categorize every industry from artificial turf installation to zucchini farming. But they’re not exactly easy to get. Today we look at one business’ quest for a NAICS code and what makes them so valuable. Fact checking by Leyla Doss. Your Next Listen — How to take the temperature of the US consumer Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Nathaniel Brown: 'Keep going!'
A left-back wearing the number of a forward? It’s unusual, but it’s the perfect fit for our new No.11 Nathaniel Brown. The summer signing – known to his teammates as Nene – has spoke to member...
Alfa Romeo Strips Paint Off 33 Stradale. The Result Is Stunning
Matte exposed carbon, hand-laid fiber patterns, and black wheels turn the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Perla Nera into a one-off design statement.
Meet Jordic: The Unlikely Voice of a Heart-Health Warning Men Need to Hear
/PRNewswire/ -- What if an early warning sign of heart disease was not in your chest, but in your pants? That is the provocative question behind 'Listen to...
As public worries about AI grow, Newsom's political calculus is changing
In recent weeks, Newsom has signed a series of AI oversight bills and called for stronger safeguards as some of the industry's own leaders warn about the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.
Strategic Momentum in Türkiye-Lebanon Relations
Canbolat's visit to Türkiye in December 2024, as the leader of the Druze community, was a significant indicator of Lebanese expectations.
Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo directing the military to defend the US midterm elections from foreign interference, the Pentagon said Monday.
Protect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House
The bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports passed its first test with Monday night's Senate vote, but more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law
Billionaire tax is dividing California healthcare system it's designed to support
California's proposal to tax billionaires more, known as Proposition 40, is dividing the healthcare system, which it is supposed to help.
U.S. Bank Launches Cards to Meet Small Business Rewards Demand
U.S. Bank has launched two new small business credit cards that are designed to deliver “straight-forward rewards” on everyday business purchases, the
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I watched Netflix’s new A Different World from top to bottom in one sitting — 10 fascinating, spellbinding episodes.
Former Patriots $54.5 Million Pro Bowler Heads to NFC West
A former New England Patriots defensive end has signed with a new team, almost three seasons after last playing for the Pats The post Former Patriots $54.5 Million Pro Bowler Heads to NFC West appeared first on HEAVY.
WA business owners speak on losses caused by copper wire theft
Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that wrecked the restaurant's refrigeration, requiring $10,000 in repairs.
Lakers new players open up on significant of joining franchise
The expectations of being a Laker have already settled in for the team's newcomers.
What's different about these Phillies? Bryce Harper, Trea Turner weigh in
“You never know who the October hero is going to be,” Bryce Harper said. He and Trea Turner see a different side of these Phillies.
Mat3ra and the University of Tsukuba’s Center for Computational Sciences Sign MoU to Expand Access to Cloud-Based Materials Modeling in Japan
Mat3ra Japan K.K., the Japan entity of Exabyte Inc., the developers of Mat3ra.com, and the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) of the University of Tsukuba today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for the use and dissemination of the Mat3ra.com computational materials platform within CCS and associated academic institutions in Japan. Under the MoU, Mat3ra provides CCS with free access to the platform for research and educational p...
Second Prosecutor Quits Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
The resignation adds to the setbacks to the most sweeping effort by the Justice Department to fulfill the president’s desire to take revenge against the federal officials who have investigated him.
IBM is Building a Bigger Software Business. Can Its Balance Sheet Keep Up?
On September 24, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) announced two key capabilities designed to strengthen its digital asset infrastructure for tier-one financial institutions, governments, and regulated entities. In a new beta rollout, IBM Digital Asset Haven clients can connect to SWIFT’s blockchain-based shared ledger, linking into a cooperative network of over 12,500 financial institutions across […]
Austin Reaves embraces new role as leader in LA
Austin Reaves says his approach hasn't changed after signing a new deal. But he's now the longest tenured Laker, which comes with new responsibilities.
Gen. George Marshall's Leesburg home designated National Park Service affiliated area
The General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, has been designated an affiliated area of the National Park Service.
Gemini app adding Google Wallet integration for ‘personalized insights’
The latest Gemini Connected App is Google Wallet for “information and personalized insights based on your saved info.”
WA business owners speak on losses caused by copper wire theft
Small business owners in Seattle report significant financial losses from repeated copper thefts. At Ballard’s Lockspot Cafe, owner Alison Soike dealt with three destructive break-ins that required $10,000 in repairs.
Ranking Member Markey: SBA Administrator Loeffler, Trump Administration are Refusing to Answer to America’s 36+ Million Small Businesses and Workers, Leaving Main Street Behind
Loeffler canceled her scheduled Sept. 30 appearance before the Senate Small Business Committee, has not appeared before SBC in more than a year (Washington, September 28) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler canceled her scheduled Wednesday appearance before the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. Administrator Loeffler has not appeared before the committee in more than a year and has consistently refused to provide substantial answers to committee members in person, in writing, or via requested briefings. In June, Ranking Member Markey led every Democratic member of the committee in calling on Administrator Loeffler to appear before the committee to answer for the Trump administration’s cruel attacks on American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers. The Democratic lawmakers still have not received a response from Administrator Loeffler. “It is unacceptable that Administrator Loeffler chose to cancel her appearance before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. The Trump administration is once again ignoring the more than 36 million American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers who drive our economy and enrich our communities by refusing to answer questions about this administration’s reckless economic policies. It has been more than a year since Administrator Loeffler has appeared before our committee and answered questions from both Democrats and Republicans. Since then, the Trump administration’s attacks on Main Street have only worsened. “Small businesses are facing record high gas and diesel prices, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and never-ending uncertainty from Trump’s trade war with the world. Trump has terrorized Main Streets across the country with violent ICE raids, destroying families, communities, and local economies. Meanwhile, Administrator Loeffler and the Trump SBA have been in a Witness Protection Program, ignoring the Pain on Main Street that they have created. They have chosen to make drastic cuts to SBA funding and essential, bipartisan programs, including the closure of the SBA office in Springfield and removal of the SBA office from Boston; directly attacked immigrant small business owners and destroyed the promise of the American Dream; and proposed shortsighted small business size rules that would benefit billion-dollar businesses over actual small businesses. “It’s clear that Administrator Loeffler, President Trump, and their CEO billionaire buddies want to turn the Small Business Administration into the Big Business Administration, tear down our economy, and abandon Main Street. If that is indeed this administration’s goal, Administrator Loeffler must answer to the millions of small businesses, workers, and families in Massachusetts and across the country that this administration is leaving behind.” ###
Jacie Hoyt Signs Extension With Oklahoma State Through 2030-31
Oklahoma State has extended Jacie Hoyt through the 2030-31 season after 84 wins and three NCAA Tournament appearances in four years. With the nation’s No. 1 transfer class arriving, OSU is betting on Hoyt to take the Cowgirls another step forward nationally.
Des Moines Art Center awarded $100,000 climate grant
The Des Moines Art Center has received a $100,000 Implementation Grant through the 2026 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative to replace the original 40-year-old air-handling system in its 1985 building, which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier. The upgrade is expected to reduce energy use by an estimated 30% to 60% while improving environmental controls…
TTEC Digital Earns Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle Award for 2026-2027
TTEC Digital has earned the Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award for 2026-2027 for sales achievements.Quiver AI SummaryTTEC Digital has been awarded the Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award for the eleventh consecutive year, recognizing its position among the top Microsoft partners globally based on sales achievements. The Inner Circle designation highlights TTEC Digital's expertise in leveraging AI and customer experi
Sports media insider: CBS, Prime could tangle over Ian Eagle potentially succeeding Al Michaels on TNF
Ian Eagle to Amazon’s Thursday Night Football is a more complicated succession plan than it appears. Appearing on Puck’s The Varsity podcast with John Ourand, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said that while Prime Video has its sights set on Eagle as the eventual replacement for Al Michaels, CBS has no interest in letting him walk,…