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Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security, immigration reform to help labor-starved businesses
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration.
Let’s thank the politician who helped drive the Freedom Caucus out of power
After Checkgate, far-right Rebecca Bextel is stirring things up as the Constitution Party’s candidate for governor, columnist Kerry Drake writes.
Federal judge upholds Idaho law that bans vaccine, medical treatment requirements in daycares
The ruling upholds an Idaho law that bans daycares, businesses, governments and schools from mandating vaccines or “medical interventions."
Portrait of a congressional district redrawn, as told by its voters
Redistricting has reshaped a key Central Florida district. So we hit the road to talk to voters about the issues that matter to them.
Dengue fever surge in Florida shows the virus’ growing threat in the U.S.
The outbreak, centered on Tampa Bay, is the state’s largest on record. Experts offered several possible explanations for the high case count.
Pa. Health Department reverses course on new disease-tracking guidance, for now
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has rescinded a 502-page proposal that could’ve given the agency more control over how it tracks and investigates the spread of diseases — and that spelled out the measures officials can take in response.
A Tough Ad Reminds Nebraska Voters About a Brutal Crime and a Pardon
A group supporting Dan Osborn, the independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is airing an ad attacking Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican, for pardoning a man convicted of sexual assault.
U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol imports set to begin Tuesday
A coalition representing American bourbon distilleries, wineries and restaurant workers is urging the Trump administration to resolve the trade dispute ahead of the holidays
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Sunburn gives you a morning head start on Florida politics
Chicago Bears 27-7 Philadelphia Eagles: Case Keenum drives Bears to three touchdowns in first NFL game since 2023
Case Keenum pushed Chicago Bears to 27-7 victory against Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, as the backup quarterback made his first appearance since 2023; watch Steelers @ Browns on Thursday Night Football live on Sky Sports from 12.05am on Friday
Bay Area sports calendar, Sept. 29-30
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes will open the NHL season against the Florida Panthers at 2 p.m. Tuesday. (ESPN)
Ecuadorian-American couple expands mobile mechanic business
An Ecuadorian-American couple is breaking barriers in Northwest Florida by expanding their mobile mechanic service into a full-service repair shop while providing trusted, bilingual support to local drivers.
SPH researchers publish new tracker to map private equity involvement in healthcare nationwide
The interactive tracker shows private equity consolidation of hospitals and specialty practices across the U.S.
Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee announces Its 2026 candidate endorsements
The Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC), a non-partisan non-sectarian committee who handles the Maui Chamber’s candidate endorsement process, announced the Chamber’s “business-friendly” endorsements for State and Maui County races this year.
Mars Has Its Charmes
Written by Athanasios (Thanos) Klidaras, Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University
Everything is Working Against Penn State on Friday Against Northwestern
Penn State's football team is a wounded animal with a nasty opponent staring them right in the face.
Mann says voters are ready for a change from ‘Politics as it is’ during recent campaign fundraiser in Emporia Monday
It is the opinion of Democratic Candidate Chris Mann that voters are tired of "politics as it is" and ready fo...
Florida’s health emergency is drawing attention to a growing mosquito threat
Florida has declared a health emergency after reporting 190 locally acquired dengue fever cases and one death, with experts warning the mosquito-borne illness may grow more common as climate conditions change.
Political Connections Florida September 28 2026
Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Florida Basketball: 4 Stars Fuel a Powerful SEC Repeat Bid
The Florida Gators enter the 2026-27 season with a big advantage over other teams. The Gators return their already established core. With most of their frontcourt returning, the Florida basketball program has the size, physicality, and experience to finish at the top of the SEC. Continuity does not guarantee that Florida will win the conference. …
Beshear creates new state office to amplify Kentucky’s musical legacy, entertainment economy
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Music Friday during an appearance at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, one of the state’s marquee music festivals.
In the News: Kevin Sauter on the Role of Political Debates - Newsroom
Kevin Sauter spoke with KARE 11 about the role of political debates as Minnesota candidates negotiate debate schedules for the 2026 election.
Floridians can give input on the state's new science ed standards during a listening tour this week
Some education advocates worry the subject of climate change will be phased out of Florida's science standards during the updating process.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Hosted Timely Community Preparedness Expo as Nor'easter Approached New York City
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens hosted the Get Ready, Stay Ready: Emergency Preparedness Expo on Friday, September 25, welcoming hundreds of participants
Beshear defends stance on transgender athletes, care for minors
Gov. Andy Beshear defended his stance on transgender athletes and care for minors as Kentucky candidates weigh the issue before Nov. 3.
Northwestern’s New Era Gets a Major Endorsement From David Braun
David Braun knows Friday night will mark more than just Northwestern’s first matchup with Penn State at the new Ryan Field. Before the Wildcats take the field, their head coach made a bold declaration about the new home of Northwestern football.
ERIC, Business Groups Back AT&T in 401(k) Forfeiture Appeal
The groups’ amicus brief argues that AT&T’s use of forfeitures to reduce future employer contributions is consistent with ERISA and regulatory guidance.
Arizona Sec of State candidates to debate Wednesday | Political calendar
Candidates for Arizona Secretary of State to debate; Deadline to register to vote coming up on Oct. 5; Early voting in Nov. 3 election starts in Oct. 7 & more
Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration.
Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration.
Bobby Kotick’s lawyers sent me a bad email (and later apologized)
The message I had received was unsettling—for a moment. Then it was just really confusing. Back on January 20 of this year, at 5:15pm ET, I received an email with the subject line “Legal Correspondence re Bobby Kotick.” It was from the law firm Clare Locke, a firm I’d heard had been emailing reporters in recent years about their coverage of Kotick, the former, longtime CEO of Activision Blizzard. The letter was threatening. A lawyer from the firm introduced themselves as “defamation counsel to Bobby Kotick.” They issued a “demand” that I “correct” a Game File article I’d published a week prior. The article that had irked them had been a scoop of sorts. I’d written about a a 2022 lawsuit brought by a Swedish pension fund, AP7, over Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. The suit wasn’t news, but I was first to review and report about Kotick’s extensive pushback to the fund’s claims. The pension fund’s core contention was that the sale had been rushed by Kotick to avoid the consequences of sexual misconduct scandals swirling around the company in 2021. (He’d not been accused of misconduct himself in those suits, to be clear.) As I wrote at the time, Kotick had denied the allegations of the rushed sale. Beyond that, Kotick used a December 2025 reply to the Swedish fund’s lawsuit to assign blame for those workplace scandals, the bad press and even for the AP7 lawsuit. I’d found Kotick’s arguments novel and newsworthy. Across nearly 3,000 words, I explained Kotick’s take: that a Swedish gaming company was behind the Swedish fund’s lawsuit (the Embracer group; they denied it); that the Microsoft-Activision deal was not rushed and was secured at what Kotick felt history had proven to be an optimal price for shareholders; that he believed a conspiracy of people at unions government agencies, PR firms and the media had spun up claims of widespread workplace misconduct at Activision Blizzard in 2021. The article gave context for all of this, letting readers assess the claims and weigh their credibility. As I’d later write to Kotick’s lawyers: I would be surprised if you could point to any news article about Bobby Kotick in the last five years that has spent more of its wordcount articulating his point of view. He is welcome to do an interview with Game File any time. Nonetheless, there they were in my inbox that Tuesday evening: Clare Locke, the law firm that secured a $787.5 million settlement from Fox News over false statements about voting machines. They were emailing me, threatening that failure to comply with their demand could support a claim of “actual malice,” a legal standard for libel. Unless… Unless, they said, I added a key paragraph to my article. This was a paragraph that I already knew Kotick’s lawyers had been emailing reporters about for at least a year, and it was a paragraph that was already in my article. The paragraph they wanted is from a 2023 settlement that California’s Civil Rights Department struck with Activision Blizzard. The settlement had closed a two-year-old lawsuit over alleged sexual discrimination at the game maker. The paragraph basically said that claims of systemic or widespread sexual harassment—or of execs like Kotick tolerating such behavior—had never been proven. I’d already seen proof that Kotick’s lawyers had pushed for the settlement’s language to be added to reports about 2021 sexual discrimination and misconduct lawsuits brought against Activision Blizzard by California and, separately, by the U.S. federal government (both suits were since settled). I knew that Kotick and his lawyers felt that the California settlement language should be mentioned in the same breath as references to an article he hated and denied, a November 2021 Wall Street Journal article claiming Kotick knew “for years” of sexual misconduct at Activision Blizzard. So, in the Game File article that Clare Locke emailed me about, in the interest of ensuring I was being fair and balanced regarding the person I was covering, I had already included the following excerpt from the California settlement [emphasis added in bold]: (Kotick has repeatedly pushed back against that November article in the Wall Street Journal, citing among other things, language from a court-approved consent decree as part of Activision’s 2023 $54 million settlement over the California suit. It states: “no court or any independent investigation has substantiated any allegations that: there has been systemic or widespread sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard [or] that Activision Blizzard senior executives ignored, condoned, or tolerated a culture of systemic harassment, retaliation, or discrimination.”) On the evening of January 20, I was incredulous. How do you write a four page legal threat about a week-old article and miss this? While scrambling to also make my kids dinner, I wrote a lengthy reply to Clare Locke’s lawyers, basically asking them to cool it with the threats and to start making sense. In part, I wrote: I hope you can understand why I am having trouble understanding what you’re asking for, when the statement you’re demanding to see in Game File’s article already appears in Game File’s article. Actual malice, as you know, refers to a reckless disregard for the truth. I’m not sure what your argument is when my article already states your client’s position. Here is where I should remind you, the reader, that I am an independent journalist. I publish on Substack, and have availed myself of the Substack Defender program that provides writers on the platform with legal support. But I’m no Wall Street Journal or New York Times, nor even IGN or GameSpot when it comes to such things as, well, having a legal department. There are more fun things for me to do as an independent journalist than writing back to a powerful law firm representing a very rich person. On the evening of January 20th, I was just trying to cook some pasta, broccoli and chicken nuggets for hungry twins. Nevertheless, I wrote back to them. Two hours later, I got a reply. Summarizing: A lawyer for Clare Locke said they’d “reviewed an incomplete version” of my article and they “apologize for the confusion.” (My guess: Someone didn’t read past the piece’s paywall, even though they’d had a full week to scrounge up the funds to do so. What I’d published above the paywall was balanced, as was what came after.)1 That was almost that, but something about the situation bothered me. The letter had been marked “confidential.” I hadn’t agreed to that, and I disliked the idea that powerful people on the beat that I cover would act like they could unilaterally control what I might tell my readers about. On the morning of the 21st, having already gotten the powerful law firm to back off, I oh-so-wisely re-approached them with just one more thing. I thanked them for clearing things up the night before but noted that I’d never agreed to keep their letter confidential. I’m all for agreeing with a source to keep things off the record, but that’s the thing. We have to agree. You can’t just declare it. I’m not bound by that. I wrote to Clare Locke’s lawyer and said, in part: I trust the matter is resolved. It was disappointing to have to spend less time with my kids last night in order to address your legal letter. Family time’s precious. I will add, for clarity’s sake, that, while your letter stipulated that it was confidential, I did not agree to those terms. In the future, should you wish to communicate with me confidentially, I am happy to agree to classifying our communication as “off the record” prior to the actual communication—as is standard with any professional journalist. The firm’s lawyer replied, not directly addressing the confidentiality issue but asserting that the matter was resolved. Why I didn’t write about this until now In May, I told this story on an episode of Simon Parkin’s podcast My Perfect Console, but I held off on sharing it directly with Game File readers. I held off to avoid stepping on the toes of another reporter, the journalist Mikhail Klimentov. He’d interviewed me in the spring of 2025 about an investigation he was working on regarding Bobby Kotick lawyers pressing the media to add the California settlement language to stories referencing the 2021 lawsuits. And about how some outlets had changed their stories and how some simply deleted them. Initially, I was a third-party source for Klimentov’s reporting, providing on-the-record context about the state of the games media. I’d heard about the letters but hadn’t put the time into pursuing the story. I thought it was interesting, and I was glad he was covering it. When the outlet that Klimentov was going to run his reporting in dropped the story, I began talking to him about potentially publishing his reporting on Game File. This was tentative. Then, in January, when I got my own Clare Locke letter, I told Klimentov that I didn’t think it would make sense for me to publish him, not with me now being part of the story. I had my own version of this situation to tell. But I wished him well and said I’d refrain from telling my tale until he could get his reporting out there. Last Friday, Klimentov finally ran his investigation, in a nearly 48-minute video report for People Make Games. It covers various Clare Locke letters, how media outlets reacted to them and what to make of all this. His video weighs the merits of Kotick’s request and looks at some of the articles that were changed (one of which had a glaring error). I highly recommend watching it: (Note, I did some editorial consulting for a People Make Games video last year but nothing to do with this report.) While many outlets haven’t left any public evidence that they updated their Kotick coverage at Kotick’s counsel’s request, at least one has. Back in October 2025, the mainstream outlet Reuters applied the most transparent article update I’ve seen. On the 3rd of the month, they published an article about the state of the Swedish pension fund’s lawsuit. Days later, they added this: In an October 7 letter sent after publication of this article, Kotick’s defamation counsel disputed claims of widespread harassment at Activision. “Not a single investigation, court finding, verdict, or ruling ever concluded that there was any merit” to the allegations of widespread harassment at Activision, Tom Clare and Nick Brechbill of Clare Locke wrote. I’ve never added a statement to my article on Game File, because none was needed. Not for fairness’ sake, nor to meet any demands of Kotick’s lawyers. I’ve nevertheless wanted to be transparent with Game File readers. If someone powerful is questioning my reporting, is threatening a lawsuit over it… if that threat is part of a pattern involving other games media outlets and if, in my case, the whole thing ran into a ridiculous ditch, I want you to know about it. I also share this as a real example of how I handle threats to Game File. I stand up for my own reporting, even when it’s not comfortable to do so. (In that same category of standing up for the work I do, I’ll point to an incident in late August. Asocial media post I published to X/Twitter regarding reporting I did about Take Two and GTA VI was hit by bogus copyright claim by a firm working for the publisher. I pushed back and got it reversed; even while a bigger games media outlet let themselves be censored. This is the other reason I’m sharing this story: To emphasize that dealing with threats from powerful people is one of the costs of covering the video game industry independently and as fearlessly as possible. This is where you come in. Your support, through free and paid subscriptions (sign up here!), can help me keep doing that. It can ensure that I’ve got the back-up I need. And it can help make fiascoes like this even less of a worry, so I can spend my evenings dealing with more important things, such as making sure I steam the kids’ broccoli just right. 1 That pension fund lawsuit I wrote about in January has all but gone away. In May, the fund and Activision Blizzard owner Microsoft agreed to settle. Lawyers for the fund brokered a $250 million settlement for former Activision Blizzard shareholders. In the settlement, the fund’s lawyers changed their rhetoric. Where once they’d questioned the meaning of the California settlement language, they adopted a version of it for themselves. Several weeks ago, while seeking to get a court to sign off on the terms of the settlement, they proposed their fee for their work in the case: $60 million.
Man City CEO Ferran Soriano says fight against Premier League could take years to conclude amid reports of decision in 115 charges case
Reports on Friday claimed an independent tribunal has reached decisions in Manchester Citys 115 charges case – and that virtually all were found to have been proven; Man City deny all wrongdoing
Google Messages is closing in on RCS video call support
It's still not quite ready to go, but Google Messages is showing further evidence of development work towards supporting RCS video calls.
David Jolly is being outraised 8-to-1. He says voter frustration is the real currency in the Governor's race
'This is a change-election cycle.'
Eberly, Fox Graduate School to celebrate 100 years of the Penn State Ph.D. on Oct. 2
Join the Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, and the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, in 117 Osmond Building or via webinar to celebrate 100 years of doctoral degrees at Penn State.
October 1 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
Vallejo Hike Club’s Morning Hike is set for Friday at 7 a.m., at Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, 167 O’Hara Court, Vallejo.
How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race
The most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48." That's code for candidates taking marching orders from powerful forces in the contiguous United States rather than sticking up for Alaskans.
Fantasy football buy, sell: 10 trade candidates for Week 4
Whether you're already looking solid for a playoff berth or trying to save your fantasy football season, there are plenty of trades to make in Week 4.
Josh Pate Thinks Florida Was Screwed Over in New Rankings
Despite a massive jump to eighth, critics argue the Gators' elite resume deserves more respect. A brutal October stretch will determine if Florida belongs in the playoff conversation.
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health.
Experts warn party disqualification bids risk intimidating, disenfranchising Arab voters
Even a Supreme Court reversal may not dispel intimidation and safety fears, they say.
Health Department shuts down Mililani eatery for food violations
The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday issued a red placard and immediately shut down Blazin Steaks at Mililani Shopping Center after inspectors found repeated failures to keep food at safe temperatures.
Grand Rapids fashion show to benefit mental health nonprofit
On Friday, a fashion show and fundraiser benefiting the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. initiative will take place at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids hotel.
Tricolor start final stage of preparations for the San-São
This Monday (28), at SuperCT, Tricolor began the final stage of preparations for the derby against Santos, which will be played next Friday night (2), at 8 p.m., at MorumBIS, in a rescheduled match fr...
Lindsay Lohan officially reunites with “Mean Girls” director for new movie
Lohan will make the new project with her “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” filmmaker, Mark Waters.
🚨 Belgium vs France: official XIs, Zidane changes almost all
Massive squad rotation.On Monday evening, the France team plays its second Nations League match in Belgium, three days after its opening win in Turkey (1-0).Matchday 2 of the 2026-2027 Nations League ...
Florida cracks top 10 in Athlon Sports' rankings after Ole Miss win
Like many of the other standings, Florida football finds itself among the top 10 teams in Athlon Sports' latest rankings after Week 4.
HYROX Partnership Brings Fitness Racing to The HFA Show 2027
Health & Fitness Association submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative on two trade policy dockets that could have significant implications for exercise equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and fitness facility operators.
Apple releases macOS 27.0.1, macOS 26.7.1 and macOS 15.8.1
Following two release candidates, Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, as well as macOS 27.0.1.
Motorola’s wide Razr looks small, chunky, and powerful in detailed new leaks
Motorola’s Razr Wide Fold could pack a 165Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, and dual 50MP cameras in a compact design.
Blumenthal, Lamont: Trump blocking CT grants for political reasons
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Gov. Ned Lamont complained Friday that the Trump administration has yet to release federal energy grants terminated a year ago on the basis of whether the recipients were in states won by Kamala Harris in 2024 and are represented by Democratic senators.
AI Data Centers Emerge as a Hot Topic for Political Ads in 2026
A new analysis from the Absecon Group found that more than 700 candidates this year have run digital ads about data centers.
5 Things Auburn Fans Learned About the SEC This Weekend
Auburn football improved to 3-1 with its first SEC win under Alex Golesh, but Week 4 revealed much more about the conference. Florida is surging, Mississippi State has found a star in Kamario Taylor, and Tennessee showed major offensive concerns ahead of Auburn's trip to Knoxville.
Ohio gas tax holiday is easy politics. Paying for it isn't
Ohio's gasoline tax is 38.5 cents a gallon. I can do the math standing at the pump. Fifteen gallons, $5.78. That's the most a driver could save on a fill-up. It isn't a promise.
Ohio gas tax holiday is easy politics. Paying for it isn't
Opinion: Ohio gas tax holiday sounds great. The math doesn't.
Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley is criticizing polling that shows him far behind former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Northwestern Opens as Underdogs Against Penn State
Northwestern opened as 5.5-point underdogs against Penn State but has moved to 2.5 ahead of the new Ryan Field opener Friday night.
Zoe Saldaña ‘can’t imagine’ doing another Taylor Sheridan show: ‘I think I’m good’
“I can’t imagine me taking on more of a Taylor Sheridan world,” the “Lioness” actress said.
Florida RB Jadan Baugh Makes Heisman Trophy Declaration
Dominating the ground with eleven touchdowns, the Gators' breakout star embraces his teammates' challenge to chase college football’s ultimate individual honor while fueling Florida’s unexpected playoff surge.
SMH Ranked No. 1 in Florida Among Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
Sept. 28, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has once again been recognized among the nation’s best places to work in healthcare, ranking No. 17 on Forbes’ 2026 list of “America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals,” the highest ranked healthcare employer in the state of Florida. The recognition marks the second consecutive year […]
Opinion | Trump Revealed Something Essential About Elites
There are always elites. The people get to decide which ones rule.
12 New Things to Expect From Apple This October
October will be an especially busy month for Apple this year, with the company set to release the iPhone Duo, both iOS 27.1 and iOS 27.2, and a new Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of RAM. In addition, up to six more Apple products may be unveiled next month, such as new iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K models. Below, we have outlined 12 new things to expect from Apple this October. Confirmed iPhone Duo: The foldable iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23.
A huge chunk of our sky has been 'missing', unable to be seen. Here's the genius science behind how humanity got its sky back | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Observations and analysis of how our Galaxy moves revealed that there must be clusters of galaxies in the so-called 'zone of avoidance'.
Mayor Sarno joins Health Commissioner Caulton Harris to bring greetings at Department of Elder Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon at the Ray Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs team on Friday to bring greetings at a special Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon celebration with our seniors at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center. This special luncheon is a collaboration between the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center and the North End Senior Center and celebrated Hispanic heritage and the valued contributions of our senior community. Members of the senior centers were invited for a vibrant day of music, dance, food, and culture. El Morro bakery provided lunch to members by our kind and dedicated Elder Affairs staff. Grupo Erupxion performed live music. Special thanks to host/emcee Joanna, the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs and the Council on Aging team for bringing us together to celebrate the beautiful mosaic of our Springfield. Mayor Sarno states, “We are always proud to celebrate the vibrancy and beautiful mosaic that is our Springfield community. On behalf of the City of Springfield, we celebrate and welcome the continued contributions of Hispanic Americans toward our community, including their cultural heritage, public service, and entrepreneurial spirit. I commend and appreciate this collaboration between the North End Senior Center and the Ray Jordan Senior Center to host this special luncheon in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month for all our seniors to enjoy. ‘Que tenga buena salud y Dios te bendiga’ – Good health and God Bless.”
Shapiro Administration's Controversial Health Regulations Dropped, For Now
(The Center Square) – New regulations that critics said would give the state Department of Health power to enter private homes without a warrant were withdrawn late Friday. The news comes just days after the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s public comment period for the 502-page proposal ended. In a letter…
The Everglades matter: Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium takes place October 2
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Free interactive event includes presentations, workshops, field trips, film festival, and more, including Spanish-language programming at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort The Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium (MASS) is a biennial collaborative event between the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the South-Florida based arts and conservation organization, […]
Google is officially killing Gemini Gems
The Gems manager in Gemini is now showing a banner officially announcing that Gems will be migrated to Skills starting November 17.
Award-Winning Advisor Shaping UCF’s Brightest Engineering Minds
After decades of supporting student success at UCF, College of Engineering and Computer Science special instructor and alum Michael Ferrante ’15MSEM is recognized as Florida Engineering Society's 2026 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year.
Chicago school board president candidate Jessica Biggs calls for putting student success over politics
Federal funding supports FSU quantum communication testbed for real-world conditions
Florida State University will establish a campus-scale quantum communication testing platform with $2.1 million in federal Community Project Funding
Democrats keep coming to South Carolina to stump for midterm candidates. It's all about 2028
Democrats are flocking to South Carolina to campaign for midterm candidates, even though Republicans dominate state politics.
Democrats Keep Coming to South Carolina to Stump for Midterm Candidates. It's All About 2028
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — On paper, South Carolina might be an odd place for Democrats to converge to campaign for midterm candidates. Republicans dominate state politics, and there's slim chance of that changing this year. But South Carolina is also the first state in Democrats' next presidential ...
Trump uses ‘contested’ power to cut more funding to HHS
Late Friday night, the Trump administration clawed back nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, targeting several HHS programs focused on immigrants and diversity
Georgia governor's race: Where Bottoms and Jackson stand on health care
Where do Bottoms and Jackson stand on Medicaid expansion and health care access? Credits: Video by Miasarah Lai, Sources: AJC | CSPAN | Riley Bunch / AJC
UnitedHealth: Quality Dividends From Health Insurance
UnitedHealth raised 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $19.50–$20.00, reflecting strong margin discipline. Read why UNH stock is a Buy.
Rift escalates as Trump targets Miami GOP Rep. María Elvira Salazar in Truth Social posts
The race for Florida's 27th Congressional District flared up over the weekend when President Donald Trump reposted on his Truth Social account more than a dozen posts excoriating incumbent Elvira Salazar.
Lee Beebe Jr. saved the day against Northwestern. What’s next?
Beebe Jr. stepped up in a major way last Friday. What does his role look like moving forward given the room’s health?
Google has just teased Android 18, and here's when we'll learn more
Google has dropped its first Android 18 tease, hinting at new powerful graphics features ahead of Android Dev Summit 2026.
Zidane urges players to embrace challenge of playing for France
France head coach Zinedine Zidane called on his players to relish playing for the national team as his squad went through its final preparations without injured skipper Kylian Mbappé for Monday night's Nation's League tie against Belgium in Brussels.
Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users?
The Pixel HiLight currently offers a limited color selection, but a future update could expand it and add support for Google Messages.
Republicans Facing the High Political Cost of Tariffs
Trump’s unilateral policies have done significant harm to GOP candidates.
White House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress
The Trump administration announced plans Friday night to cancel $810 million in funding for health, education and other programs just days before the end of the current fiscal year, triggering another fight with Congress over the power of the purse. The so-called pocket rescission claws back money already appropriated by Congress, with little time for […]
Lenovo's first Googlebook will cost less than you (and Google) thought
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 is one of five Googlebooks as part of the first wave, and it turns out this device is cheaper than first claimed.
Neal Milner: Cowardice Isn’t Limited To Trump Sycophants
A new book details the spineless power players in the Trump world. But Hawaiʻi has its own cowardly behavior, rooted in a culture of avoidance.
California donors have funded both sides of Democrats' primary battles
In divisive races such as the Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in Michigan and Minnesota, California donors have given large amounts to both progressive and moderate candidates.
How Data Lawsuit Settlement Will Impact CVS Health Stock Investors
CVS Health recently agreed to a US$20.5 million settlement over allegations that its website shared personal and protected health information with ad tech firm Criteo without user consent, resolving a data tracking dispute that had raised privacy and compliance questions. The legal resolution lands at the same time CVS Health is working with improved full year guidance, stronger cash generation and better Aetna medical benefit ratios. Together, these factors sharpen attention on how...
These parents have a grim diagnosis. When should they tell their kids?
Frida Hansson, 41, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in December 2023. But she didn't tell her teenage son until August 2026.
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Wake up to Sunburn, the news that shapes Florida politics.
Commentary: Ohio farmers are getting crushed by our politicians’ failure to fight for us
I’m Joe Stimmell. I am a lifelong resident of Ashland County and farmer of more than 20 years, where I raise 25 head of beef cattle and farm about 700 acres of corn, soybeans, and small grains with my brother and uncle. I am unaffiliated with any party or candidate. I’ve been through tough times, […]
Amazon Business: Simplifying B2B Purchasing at Scale
Daniel Silverfield, Head of Value and Selection for Amazon Business, shares how AI tools and supplier consolidation help companies save time and money
Election homestretch proves politics ain’t softball
One thing that is nearly assured in politics: whatever transgressions of polite behavior or amorous peccadilloes in which one might have indulged is nearly certain to surface during a campaign. Artificial intelligence will make this risk far greater for candidates as it scours the internet for their every video clip, photo, text or public record […]
California Critical Access Hospital Announces Cybersecurity Incident
Data breaches have been announced by Modoc Medical Center and Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in California, Park Place Behavioral Healthcare in Modoc Medical Center, a California critical access hospital, has announced a cybersecurity incident and data breach. Data breaches have also been announced by Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in California, Park Place Behavioral Healthcare in Florida, and Millstone Medical Outsourcing in Massachusetts.
Officials praise Jim Ukrop, local business legend, who died Friday at 89
Perhaps best known for helping grow his family’s Ukrop’s Supermarkets grocery store chain into a beloved Richmond institution, Ukrop also made his mark in philanthropy, banking, venture capital and as a civic booster.
Navigating the American Dream: How Integrated Financial Tools, Credit and Rewards Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
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‘All INdiana Politics’: Property tax reform and childcare costs dominate debate in key State Senate race
INDIANAPOLIS — The race for Indiana’s 29th State Senate district has emerged as a focal point for the upcoming elections as candidates compete for an open seat in a key swing district. The vacancy follows State Senator J.D. Ford’s decision to challenge U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz for her seat in Congress. The 29th District stretches […]
What to Stream: Quavo album, 'East of Eden' series and 'Minecraft Dungeons II'
A limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” and a new album from Quavo are among streaming releases coming in October. “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” premieres Friday
Wisconsin AG debate between Kaul and Toney set for October 11
MADISON (WKOW) — The candidates for Wisconsin's next attorney general have agreed to debate, and it will air on WKOW.
The New Health Care Populism
Fear over rising costs is fueling bipartisan motivation to confront drug companies, insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers directly, with candidates on both sides racing to appear stronger on those areas than their opponents rather than litigating the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have been espe