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Survivor 51’s Big Change Has Jeff Probst Warning of a ‘Dangerous’ Mistake
Survivor 51 is changing the rules of expectation. Jeff Probst says the show’s new Open Era will make familiar patterns less reliable, and players who assume they know what comes next could make a dang...
Population Science Fall Seminar Series kicks off
The Population Research Institute and the Collaborative on Population Aging Disparities will host the Population Science Seminar Series this fall, featuring hour-long talks from scholars whose research examines population dynamics and the social forces that shape them. Seminars will take place on select Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, room 314.
Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 21, 2026 – Traveling to Mars has been a major human aspiration for the last half century. In the last three decades, aerospace scientists and engineers have taken significant steps in exploring the fourth planet from the sun with several rover landings. So, why is it a must for humans to […]
Who would you pick for Wales against Portugal?
Craig Bellamy's side take on Portugal in Lisbon on Thursday, 24 September. Who would you pick for Wales opening Nations League A fixture?
AI, data centers and tech money take center stage in rematch for 4th Congressional District
Democrat Val Hoyle is in a rematch with Republican retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, in the race to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. This time around, however, candidates are facing voters' worries about artificial intelligence.
Pigskin Palaver: Coaching Blunders & Empty Seats
“Alex, I’ll take Stupid Coaching for $800.” “Whose team up 17-0 went for it on 4th and inches at his own 14 at the 2 minute mark of the first half, costing his team a TD?” “Who is Dave Doeren/” “Correct.” “Stupid Coaching for $1000.” “Who up four points had his QB run around the […]
Environmental Science Takes an Average of Seven Years to Influence International Policy, Study Finds
A study led by the University of Alicante (UA) and the Mediterranean Centre for Environmental Studies (CEAM) analyses the barriers separating scientific knowledge from environmental policy and its effective implementation.
Roma Taking an Extended Look at Free Agent Defender
Roma could take advantage of the extra-long break to bring in a free agent and have had some contacts with Matteo Darmian as of late. He has been approached by a few smaller sides during the summer, b...
Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham, once critical of Trump, now says he wants to seek common ground. Trump has called Burnham “a nice guy,” but has also concerned U.K. officials by expressing support for Irish unification and musing about the future of the Falkland Islands.
Where to watch Inter vs BK Häcken in the UWCL
WHERE TO WATCH INTER vs HÄCKEN:Inter Women take on BK Häcken on Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League League Phase on Tuesday 22 September at 18:45. The match will be shown live ...
NJ labor chief criticizes 'river of misinformation' about independent contractor rule
A rule set to take effect Oct. 1 has caused a furor among business groups and freelancers, but the state insists enforcement won't change.
Arsenal fixture list for all 18 September-October internationals
18 Arsenal players have been called up for international duty over the September-October break, let’s take a look at when they’ll be in action.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesArsenal have received plent...
Fulham 1-1 Man Utd
Joachim Andersen is causing us issues, after a great few years. Let the youngsters loose with Bernd Leno and Alex Iwobi. If we had taken Josh King off but replaced him with Emile Smith Rowe, we might have kept them more at bay and held on for the win.
From the Editor: Politics has taken taken top billing in Maine this year
Maine's political races have been in the spotlight this year, with attention on battles for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Blaine House.
Six Girona footballers called up to their national teams
Six Girona FC footballers have been called up by their respective national teams to take part in international commitments during this September and October break.Vlad Vanat will be part of Ukraine's ...
As Medicaid cuts near, one free Chicago clinic pushes expansion
Chicago-based Community Health doesn’t take Medicaid, Medicare or other payment, so it is doubling down on a growth strategy to meet the expected influx of newly uninsured patients.
Trump administration takes on mental health parity
It's steering the issue in a different direction than the Biden administration.
Opinion | Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities
Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.
LASK capitulation a major factor in Celtic’s current woes
Despite starting the campaign well enough, Celtic’s form has taken a massive nosedive over the last week or so and the reason behind that is the topic of much debate…LASK vs Celtic, Linz 25 August...
What’s a Classic Car? Younger Collectors Prize Less Heralded Models.
Baby boomers embraced brawny cars from the 1950s and ’60s, but as new collectors take up the hobby, Mazdas and Nissans from the 1980s and ’90s are hot, and still don’t break the bank.
What’s a Classic Car? Younger Collectors Prize Less Heralded Models.
Baby boomers embraced brawny cars from the 1950s and ’60s, but as new collectors take up the hobby, Mazdas and Nissans from the 1980s and ’90s are hot, and still don’t break the bank.
Every Linfield College player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Linfield College.
Girona takes the three points from Cádiz
Girona FC won at Cádiz CF's stadium by 1-2. The Girona team went into halftime with a two-goal lead, and although Cádiz reduced the deficit in the second half, they managed to hold onto the result u...
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
Chelsea Stake To Clearlake
Santa Monica-based private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group has taken full control of Chelsea FC after buying Mark Walter and Todd Boehly’s minority
2 Shane Steichen Mistakes Cost Colts Signature Win Vs. Chiefs
The Indianapolis Colts had multiple ways to control their own destiny against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 2. Colts head coach Shane Steichen gave those chances away, though. And when all was said and done, the Colts lost 33-30 to the Chiefs on a Harrison Butker walk-off field goal. There […] The post 2 Shane Steichen Mistakes Cost Colts Signature Win Vs. Chiefs appeared first on HEAVY.
Trafigura to float supertanker arm in first IPO of a business
Commodities trader to take Volare Shipping public in Oslo as Gulf crisis drives tanker rates to record highs
Scientists tracked 21 oilbirds in Venezuela, and five disappeared from their cave for up to 73 days to stay closer to food
Oilbirds spend their nights flying through tropical forests in search of fruit, but some of them take an unexpected approach to reach their feeding grounds. Some birds regularly returned to the same main cave after feeding.
US spirits maker Sazerac launches takeover bid for Germany's Berentzen
Sept 21 (Reuters) - US spirits maker Sazerac on Monday launched a takeover offer for all shares of beverage firm Berentzen for €5.55 ($6.37) apiece, which is supported by Berentzen's
John Oliver Takes Jab at “Soon-to-Be Business Daddy” David Ellison on ‘Last Week Tonight’
During a segment on UnitedHealthCare's history of denying claims, Oliver said: "Having access to wealthy parents just cannot be the system to get badly needed healthcare, even if it is apparently the ...
John Oliver Takes Jab at David Ellison on 'Last Week Tonight'
During a segment on UnitedHealthCare's history of denying claims, Oliver said: "Having access to wealthy parents just cannot be the system to get badly needed healthcare, even if it is apparently the system that lets you be in charge of HBO."
The most iconic MTV VMA red carpet looks of all time
Since the first ceremony in 1984, the VMAs has become known as the award show where stars aren’t afraid to take major fashion risks, turning the red carpet into the ultimate spectacle.
Jack Perkins' Adjustments By the Numbers
A's right-hander Jack Perkins is thriving as the season winds down. After talking with him about his approach to the final month early in September, we take a look at how that approach has worked by the numbers.
Brock Purdy Looks Unstoppable as 49ers Start 2-0
The San Francisco 49ers are off to a 2-0 start, and Brock Purdy looks like a quarterback ready to take his game to another level. San Francisco dominated the Miami Dolphins 35-13 on Sunday, following up its Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Rams with another convincing performance. The 49ers have now opened the…
Instant analysis of Colts' Week 2 overtime loss vs. Chiefs
Here are our instant takeaways from the Indianapolis Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
New England Patriots Starter Suffers Major Injury in Week 2
The New England Patriots were able to shake off their rough Week 1 performance with a dominant 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the team was able to look better this week, they have an injury to an important player on the offensive side of the ball. Let’s take a closer look at who […] The post New England Patriots Starter Suffers Major Injury in Week 2 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
John Oliver Takes Swipe at David Ellison and His ‘Business Daddy’ Larry Ellison on ‘Last Week Tonight’
When we last saw John Oliver behind the desk of “Last Week Tonight,” he was mocking Trump for sacrificing a number of members of his senior staff on a decoy plane amidst his peculiar catering truck es...
John Oliver Takes Swipe at David Ellison and His ‘Business Daddy’ Larry Ellison on ‘Last Week Tonight’
The HBO host cracked jokes at the expense of his probably future bosses on the Sept. 20 episode of “Last Week Tonight.”
‘Slow Tech Fest’ in Pittsburgh takes retro approach to promoting kids’ healthy development
Falcons’ Upcoming Schedule Brings National Spotlight at Rough Time
Before the season, the NFL schedule makers appear to have taken a bit of a chance. They scheduled the Atlanta Falcons in primetime in Week 3… and Week 4… and Week 5. That decision is now having the potential to backfire in a major way. Because right now, the Falcons are a mess. They haven’t […] The post Falcons’ Upcoming Schedule Brings National Spotlight at Rough Time appeared first on HEAVY.
Abdul El-Sayed takes on economy, affordability in Saginaw stop
At a town hall in Saginaw, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed said Mid-Michigan’s job security and economy require major public investment in manufacturing, education, health care and small
Takeaways: UConn football makes an early statement
The big win offers lots to be optimistic about for this year’s team.
Instant analysis of Jaguars' Week 2 loss vs. Broncos
Following the Jaguars' Week 2 loss to the Broncos, here are the instant takeaways from their performance.
Dodgers’ Snell Could Make Final Start After Left Groin Scare
After dodging a serious injury scare, Blake Snell aims for a crucial late-season return to sharpen his mechanics before the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their high-stakes postseason push.
Darren Waller scores twice in Week 2 win
Panthers TE Darren Waller takes two of his three catches into end zone
Mike McCarthy takes blame as Steelers offense sputters again
Mike McCarthy took responsibility after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Here’s what he said about the offense, the lack of touchdowns and the adjustments Pittsburgh plans to make moving forward.
Green Bay Packers Reveal Brutal Injury News After Beating Jets
The Green Bay Packers were able to pull out an ugly win over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. Despite trailing in the fourth quarter by a score of 17-7, the team was able to come all the way back to take home a 20-17 victory. With the win, the Packers moved to 1-1 […] The post Green Bay Packers Reveal Brutal Injury News After Beating Jets appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Bruins Suddenly Place Recent Trade Acquisition on Waivers
The Boston Bruins are set to compete in their first exhibition contest of the 2026-27 NHL campaign on Sunday evening, as they’ll take on the Washington Capitals on home ice. However, before the matchup, the Bruins have made a personnel move as they work toward getting their roster finalized. The Boston Bruins Have Waived Forward […] The post Bruins Suddenly Place Recent Trade Acquisition on Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.
Biggest Takeaways From UCF's Offensive Attack in Week 2
A revitalized ground game and Duke Watson’s explosive playmaking fueled the Knights' bounce-back win, securing the temporary starting job for Keyone Jenkins ahead of a tough Big 12 opener.
Six Takeaways From Packers First Win of the Season
Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love overcame a mountain of penalties and early injuries to orchestrate a gritty overtime comeback victory.
Chugiak student takes advocacy of darkness-related health issues to National Civics Bee
Elara Bradley, 13, won the state civics bee finals in June, punching her ticket to the National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C., next month.
Did Brewers Make Mistake by Not Bringing Back Peralta?
Former Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta is dominating with the Tampa Bay Rays following a tactical pitch-mix overhaul.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will 'Easily Take Over 100 Hours' for Completionists to Beat, Director Teases
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi teased that completionist playthroughs for the remake trilogy's conclusion could "easily take over a hundred hours" to beat.
Mike McCarthy takes blame for Steelers’ offensive struggles vs. Patriots
The Steelers’ new head coach and play caller was especially tough on himself following a big loss to the Patriots.
Penguins announce lineup for first preseason game
The Penguins listed the players who will take part in the first preseason game on Monday night against Buffalo. Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Monday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can watch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh, or […]
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
University Place Celebrates Launch of Entertainment District with Ribbon-Cutting
University Place mall's entertainment district is officially live — meaning customers can take alcoholic to-go drinks outside.
Real Madrid's take on the match: dreadful refereeing decided derby
Real Madrid has sparked controversy after losing 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. The club used the official match report on its website to issue a forceful complaint, explicitly headl...
DL Kavarris Duncan flips his commitment from Tulane to Alabama
Alabama offered Winterboro, Ala. defensive lineman Kavarris Duncan before the Florida State game, and it didn't take the Tide long to flip him from Tulane. He is living out his dream.
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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If you are subscribed to other email lists of mine, please note that unsubscribing from this one will not automatically remove you from the others. If you wish to be removed from all my lists, simply reply to this email to let me know. A quintet of Lib Dem polling analyses, and 9 other polling insights you shouldn’t miss The following ten findings from the most recent polls and analyses are only for subscribers who pay for the full edition, but you can sign up for a free trial to read them straight away. Ahead of the start of Liberal Democrat conference, we have a trio of organisations and a pair of professors with pieces out about Ed Davey’s party:
Minecraft Takes Science to a New Level: A Fly’s Brain Was Transplanted Into the Video Game
The experiment demonstrated the potential of gaming as a tool for testing consciousness in a virtual environment.
Week 3 Sun Belt Reaction
Week 3 of the college football season has concluded, and it’s becoming more and more clear which teams can realistically compete for the Sun Belt championship. The conference is looking deeper than expected, but against the elite teams in the nation, they aren’t quite at that level yet. Take a look to see how some …
Middlesex win One Day Cup final after Horley ton
Saskia Horley hits a century and takes four wickets as Middlesex beat Glamorgan in the One Day Cup League Two final in Bristol.
Ed Sheeran weeps onstage, admits to ‘making mistakes’ in first concert since Macklemore exit: ‘I’m so sorry’
The singer has been embroiled in controversy since Macklemore was removed for making pro-Palestine statements onstage.
The Data Behind Everton vs Ipswich: Positives To Take
Everton secured 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday, remaining unbeaten heading into the international break.
Three takeaways from UNC’s wildly frustrating loss to Clemson
The Heels now have some big issue to sort out during the bye week.
Baker Mayfield revenge narrative promises to deliver
Baker will take on the team that gave up on him and traded him away.
How America's Best Restaurant Serves 450 Pounds Of Meat Every Week
Kabawa was just named the best restaurant in America by Food & Wine. So, what does it take to run a full service at America's best restaurant?
Analysis: Farke's side defensively strong again
Leeds came into this match on the back of their best performance of the season so far as they overpowered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday, but for large parts of the match at Elland Road, Crystal Palace were the better side. Leeds go into the three-week international break having conceded just three goals, which, level with Everton, is the joint fewest in the top flight. Daniel Farke will be delighted with how his side have performed so far this season, but will also feel they could have taken all three points if his main striker had converted a glorious chance.
Live updates: Manchester United vs Fulham at Craven Cottage
Manchester United need to return to winning ways when they take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.Michael Carrick is under pressure and only a win will do before heading into the international bre...
Takeaways from Chivas Femenil’s win in Tijuana
Chivas Femenil earned a very important result for its Apertura 2026 aspirations: it convincingly defeated Xolos on Matchday 8 and solidified its place as second in Group B. In addition, this result wi...
Could a subscription model for healthcare cure our broken system?
It will take more than doctors to heal our healthcare system. It will take leadership and the kind of change only a majority of voters can demand.
Barbara Crampton Will Face THE KENTUCKY GOBLINS In New Festive Found-Footage Creature Feature
She's taken on zombies, killer robots, cursed puppets, and a whole lot more, but now genre icon and Fango fave Barbara Crampton will face her trickiest foe yet with a starring role in The Kentucky Gob...
Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 2 discussion
The Cleveland Browns take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Breaks Franchise Records With $60 Million Opening Weekend
“Weapons” director Zach Cregger has electrified the box office again, this time with his take on “Resident Evil.” His reboot of the ’90s zombie video game has collected $60 million in its opening week...
Scientists Discover New Compound That Burns Fat Without Killing Your Appetite
Unlike GLP-1 drugs, which suppress appetite and reduce energy intake, a newly identified molecular compound helps cells burn more energy without changing food intake or exercise and has shown promise in mouse models. The most successful new obesity drugs largely work by helping people eat less. Researchers at UC Berkeley are exploring a different strategy:
Sunday Patriots Notes: Defense keeps searching for takeaways
Notes and thoughts on the Patriots defense, the home opener blues, Mike Smith’s connection with Aaron Rodgers, and more.
Five takeaways from FSU's loss to Alabama
The Florida State Seminoles dropped to 1-2 on the season after falling to Alabama on Saturday. Here are five takeaways.
Ed Sheeran Clarifies Gaza Stance, Again Blames Venues for Kicking Macklemore Off Tour
Sheeran called what’s happening in Gaza “catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate” but did not take responsibility for the rapper being removed from the show
Ed Sheeran apologizes for ‘mistakes’ in first show since Macklemore was removed from tour, other openers quit
Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert with a direct apology to fans — and addressed the Israel-Hamas war — after Macklemore was dropped from his U.S. tour.
Stefon Diggs Punished For Major Mistake vs Eagles
As the Washington Commanders put together a late-game comeback attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the team faced a major hit when the star wide receiver Stefon Diggs picked up a penalty that was totally avoidable after a touchdown. Diggs managed to score to make it a six-point game, and a two-point conversion […] The post Stefon Diggs Punished For Major Mistake vs Eagles appeared first on HEAVY.
Startup JetZero is building a sleek new kind of plane with bigger-than-Boeing dreams
A startup is building a new type of passenger plane to rival Boeing and Airbus' tube-and-wing models. The blended wing body aircraft could take flight next year.
'Rethink everything:' Local health leaders take pulse of challenges
Ventura County's biggest healthcare players examined the "big beautful bill," worker shortages and other challenges.
This Truth Emerges as Political Situations Change Fast: Maps Show Us Our World, but Not Neutrally
NEW YORK (AP) — Maps. Where would we be without them? And how would we even know? They can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else. They can show us global political realities via the drawing of contested country borders. We take it as truth that not only does X mark the spot, it shows us ...
Global business leaders to convene at COP31 forum in New York
The COP31 Global Business Forum – New York Dialogue is set to take place this week, gathering business leaders for key talks ahead of the U.N. climate...
Player Ratings From A Big Friday Night Win
Another one of those nights under the Gtech lights. ‘Tough place to go’ cliché epitomised to a tee. An all-round near-perfect evening. Here’s my take on each individual performance from Friday night:
3 notable business takes that flew under the radar this week
Inside the latest chatter from important business leaders.
As states crack down on sweepstakes casinos, VGW makes $351,000 play into Alabama politics
An Australian sweepstakes casino has contributed $351,000 to Alabama politicians and political groups as other states move to ban or restrict the industry.
Go take a walk, or a hike, or a bike ride, or a wheelchair ride for Memorial Health this October
3.25 miles a day of walking X 31 days in October = 100 miles.
Global trade takes to North Texas in this week's business datebook
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council brings back Taiwan Expo USA for the third year to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
Andre-Frank Anguissa can leave Napoli, confirms sporting director
Serie A side Napoli have been struggling regarding a renewal for Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and there are signs an exit can go through soon.The Partenopei take on Fiorentina in a league clash today an...
Takeaways from Maryland football’s 35-26 disappointment against Virginia Tech
The Terps couldn’t get a ground game going and got gashed on the other side of the ball.
Byron Donalds takes his testimony to Boca Raton
'We invite everyone to come and be part of this special Sunday service.'
Leftists make waves and Trump flexes muscles: US primary season takeaways
Candidates have been selected for November’s midterms – have Republicans and Democrats made the right choices?
Meet a 71-year-old who retired as a radiologist and professor, and now runs a banana-skewer business: ‘I never want to retire. Why would you do that?’
Richard Brown’s career has taken him from the exam room to the classroom and boardroom. At 71, he’s still working—and is now focused on entrepreneurship.
New executive director at French Quarter theater; former state rep takes energy association job
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.