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Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations

Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching, even if there’s no chance the bill passes before Election Day.

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Sep 25 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones

The World Health Organization ​said on Friday ‌that the Ebola outbreak caused ​by the ​Bundibugyo virus in the ⁠Democratic Republic ​of the Congo ​has spread to two additional health ​zones, bringing ​the total number affected ‌to ⁠63 across seven provinces.

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Sep 25 • 2:01 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Scheduling your mammogram with CHI Health

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching, CHI Health is focusing on prevention and encouraging women to schedule a mammogram.

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Sep 25 • 1:46 PM EDT • Health • 1011now.com
35% of bettors are leaving sportsbooks for prediction markets, echoing the regulatory loophole DraftKings built its business on

The American Gaming Association says states have already lost $500 million in tax revenue to prediction markets.

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business.The September RoundTable, “The Funding Toolbox,” will be held Monday, Sept.28, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Building 14, Room 135, at Bladen Community College.Sponsored by the Bladen Community College Small Business Center (SBC) and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will bring together experts familiar with the Small Business Center and SSBCI programs to help participants better understand the funding resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.Rather than focusing on one type of financing, “The Funding Toolbox” will explore a variety of funding tools and resources that may be available depending on a business's stage, needs and goals. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about available programs, how they work, what lenders and funding organizations look for, and how business owners can prepare to seek financing.Topics will include:Funding options for startups and existing businessesLoans and other financing resourcesSSBCI-supported funding opportunitiesHow to determine which funding option may fit your businessWhat lenders and funding organizations look forPreparing financial information and documentationResources available to help businesses become funding-ready“The Funding Toolbox” is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and established small business owners who are considering starting, expanding or investing in their businesses.The Small Business RoundTable provides an informal setting where local entrepreneurs can learn, ask questions, share experiences and connect with business-resource partners. The program is part of the ongoing efforts of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to strengthen and support small businesses throughout the community.The September RoundTable is free and open to the public.For more information or to register, contact the Bladen Community College Small Business Center at 910-879-5572.Event DetailsWhat: Small Business RoundTable – The Funding ToolboxWhen: Monday, Sept.28, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.Where: Bladen Community College, Building 14, Room 135Cost: FreeSponsors: Bladen Community College Small Business Center and Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
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‘Other so-called improvements might even backfire’

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

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Sep 25 • 1:45 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
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🚨 Turkey-France: Zidane’s first line-up is out!

Zizou’s first!This Friday evening at 8:45 p.m., the France team travels to Kocaeli to take on Turkey as part of Matchday 1 of the 2027 Nations League.A match naturally marked by Zinédine Zidane’s...

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Sep 25 • 1:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations’ mental health, substance abuse prevention

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awards $31 million to Oklahoma tribal nations for mental health and substance use prevention programs.

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Sep 25 • 1:23 PM EDT • Health • journalrecord.com
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Sep 25 • 1:08 PM EDT • Health • detroitfootball.net
Shelby County Health Department Seeks Permit Program Funding as Air Pollution Falls

"By emissions going down, so [is] our revenue."

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Sep 25 • 1:05 PM EDT • Health • memphisflyer.com
watchOS 27 upgrades popular Apple Watch face with new options

Apple Watch offers lots of custom faces to personalize your Watch, and the popular Modular face gets even more versatile in watchOS 27.

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Sep 25 • 1:05 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
HHS Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services

SAMHSA, an agency within HHS, awarded $247.9M in grants to support addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery programs.

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Sep 25 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Uthmeier to hold news conference at Sarasota business

Griffin, Graham expected to attend Friday event.

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Sep 25 • 12:38 PM EDT • Business • mysuncoast.com
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My business hit $1M, but I was burned out. Then I learned to delegate.

Luba Patlakh Kaplun was burned out when her business hit seven figures. New systems and management helped revenue grow to nearly $5 million.

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Sep 25 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
I was afraid to delegate tasks for my 7-figure business. Learning to let go helped me grow it to nearly $5M.

Luba Patlakh Kaplun was burned out when her business hit seven figures. New systems and management helped revenue grow to nearly $5 million.

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Sep 25 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • uk.finance.yahoo.com
As Resident Evil Requiem Passes $500m Revenue, Analysis Shows 8.6% Sales Were on Xbox, With Remaining 91% Shared Between PS5 and Steam

Resident Evil Requiem sold just 8.6% of its copies on Xbox, new sales analysis indicates.

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Sep 25 • 12:17 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Maple Leafs release former Stanley Cup champion right before season

The NHL season is just days away, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a notable roster move involving a familiar face as they continue trimming their squad ahead of opening night. Steven Lorentz was placed on waivers by the…

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Sep 25 • 12:14 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
📸 Zidane's ultimate XI of France team-mates 🇫🇷

Captions.This Friday evening, Zinédine Zidane opens a second major chapter in his iconic journey with the French national team.After making history with Les Bleus as a player, Zizou begins a new life...

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Sep 25 • 12:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Notre Dame's ND-LEEF holds annual Science Sunday in South Bend

The annual free event offers adults and children a chance to explore ND-LEEF and the range of environmental research conducted at Notre Dame.

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Sep 25 • 11:57 AM EDT • Science • southbendtribune.com
“Big Brother ”host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances (exclusive)

The Chenbot also gives her America’s Favorite Houseguest prediction.

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Sep 25 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s ‘Big Brother’ finale chances

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances and predicts who she thinks will win America’s Favorite Houseguest.

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Sep 25 • 11:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild

There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."

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Sep 25 • 11:35 AM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Trump welcomes Xi to White House for state dinner

President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner Thursday evening attended by top tech and industry leaders, capping a day of

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Sep 25 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • kake.com
Everett firefighters prevent dumpster fire from spreading to businesses, apartments

Multiple 911 callers said people were trying to put out the flames with fire extinguishers.

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Sep 25 • 11:19 AM EDT • Business • kiro7.com
October Prime Day 2026: Amazon's biggest early deals from Hanes, DeWalt, Apple and more ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days event

We have the scoop on top pre-Prime Day discounts ahead of the October savings event, including tech must-haves, vacuums, fall style upgrades and more.

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Sep 25 • 11:16 AM EDT • Technology • shopping.yahoo.com
Scientists Find Hidden Information in The Shape of Neurons' Electrical Signals

"When we turn an action potential into a binary event, we throw away information."

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Sep 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
CDC’s youth behavior report offers a narrower look at teen health

For more than 35 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surveyed American high school students every two years about their health and behavior.

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Sep 25 • 10:32 AM EDT • Health • missoulacurrent.com
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Demolition Proposed for Portions of the Business Block Ruins - Palisadian-Post

After months of an uneasy status quo with the stark remains of the historic but devastated Business Block building, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park’s office is attempting to move forward with a plan to demolish and clear half the still-standing walls, while preserving the remaining portions to be incorporated in the site’s eventual redevelopment.… Keep reading

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Sep 25 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • palipost.com
The Franklin Institute Plans Adults-Only Halloween Event Featuring Science, Horror Films

The Franklin Institute is hosting an adults-only Halloween event, Science After Hours: Fright Nite, on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This event involves costumes, drinks, music,…

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Sep 25 • 10:06 AM EDT • Science • 957benfm.com
This 1988 Popular Science article is the equivalent of an Apple event live blog from 40 years ago

Popular Science sent a writer the the announcement of the Apple NeXT Computer and his description of the scene gives us serious FOMO.

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Sep 25 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Loneliness, Isolation Can Strip Away Years Of Healthy Life, Large Study Finds

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness and social isolation can cost a person up to six years of healthy life, a new study says. Physical and mental health suffer when people feel lonely and become isolated, even if they largely stick to healthy ...

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Sep 25 • 9:48 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
ICYMI: Hickenlooper, McCormick Celebrate Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus

In case you missed it, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Dave McCormick joined scientists, researchers, and legislative staff at a kickoff event last week at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the formation of their U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus. Watch the highlights of the kickoff event HERE. “If you were to look at […]

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Sep 25 • 9:38 AM EDT • Science • hickenlooper.senate.gov
Herd health playbook: Vaccines and VCPR

Texas A&M expert shares vaccination schedules, preventative care tips, and the value of veterinary partnerships for producers

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Sep 25 • 9:26 AM EDT • Health • beefmagazine.com
LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?

COVID-19 killed millions, shattered health systems and brought the global economy to a virtual standstill. World leaders are meeting Friday to review the lessons learned and cement a new approach to prevention and preparation for the next pandemic. Hopes are high that a World Health Organization-led international agreement can move forward.

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Sep 25 • 9:19 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
Notre Dame vs Purdue Game Predictions

The undefeated Fighting Irish seek their eleventh consecutive rivalry victory as an explosive offense prepares to dismantle a struggling Boilermaker defense in this high-stakes Big Ten showdown.

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Space Needle, more Seattle landmarks anchor community fitness events

Base 2 Space, the Light Rail Relay and the Dick's-A-Thon are uniquely Seattle fitness challenges — with racers participating for a number of good causes.

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
DARPA wants to give the military something much better than GPS

GPS can be jammed. DARPA is making clocks that could keep military systems running without it and eventually enable completely new capabilities.

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Sep 25 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing

A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.

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Sep 25 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • fiercebiotech.com
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Herd Health Playbook: Vaccines, Timing and the Value of a VCPR

A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.

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Sep 25 • 8:35 AM EDT • Health • drovers.com
Cyber Threats Top Business Concerns Again as AI Reshapes Risk, Travelers Survey Shows

Businesses are boosting cyber defenses and insurance purchases even as artificial intelligence creates new vulnerabilities, according to The Travelers Companies' 2026 Travelers Risk Index.

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Sep 25 • 8:30 AM EDT • Business • riskandinsurance.com
Sci-Fi Central returns to Science Central with cosplay, games and fantasy-themed activities

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Science Central is bringing back its annual Sci-Fi Central event next month, featuring a full day of cosplay, games, demonstrations and other science fiction and...

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Sep 25 • 8:12 AM EDT • Science • wowo.com
Find your way around Blink Cincinnati with these festival maps

Explore Blink Cincinnati with official festival maps showing art installations, projection sites, parking areas, shuttle routes and key events.

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Sep 25 • 8:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • cincinnati.com
This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought

A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.

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Sep 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Robinhood's Fastest-Growing Business Isn't Trading Stocks

One of the brokerage's revenue lines grew more than 10-fold in a year. It isn't crypto, either.

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Sep 25 • 7:58 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Men's Health Event offers free screenings and tests Saturday, Sept. 26

Do you need some screenings? Guys, do you need to get some stuff checked? Tomorrow the Wayne State University Field House is just the place.

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Sep 25 • 7:48 AM EDT • Health • fox2detroit.com
Sony reportedly surveying developers about PlayStation disc-ending decision - is it having second thoughts?

Sony's decision to end PlayStation disc production has been hugely controversial, seemingly even among developers. A rumoured survey suggests Sony has noticed.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Orlando Sentinel 150: Panel tackles space past and future at Orlando Science Center

The event was part of the Orlando Sentinel’s series of special events celebrating the paper’s 150th anniversary.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • orlandosentinel.com
Maintaining their own health: Support group offers rest for dementia caregivers

Caregiving is hard, and caregivers need support to continue in this demanding role for days, months and even years.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • thealabamabaptist.org
Goss report: Tariffs, inflation put pressure on Iowa manufacturers

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which measures economic activity across nine states, moved above growth neutral for the seventh consecutive month in August, pointing to solid economic growth in regional manufacturing. The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group conducts the survey of supply managers to produce leading economic indicators of the Mid-America economy. The Business…

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
Sports on TV/radio listings: Sept. 25

Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.

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Sep 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rocket Lab downplays importance of NASA business as it pursues Mars mission protest

Even as Rocket Lab protests a NASA Mars contract, the company is downplaying the role the agency plays in its overall business.

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Sep 25 • 6:59 AM EDT • Business • spacenews.com
Tesla's Roadster reveal: Rocket science or reality check?

Tesla teases next-gen Roadster ahead of Oct. 1 Waco event.

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Sep 25 • 6:56 AM EDT • Science • seekingalpha.com
Create a Custom Pass in the Wallet App on iPhone

In iOS 27, Apple's Wallet app lets you create custom passes for things like event tickets, gift cards, loyalty cards, and more. Here's how it works. If you have a ticket for an event and there's not a digital version available for the Wallet app, you can create one using the physical pass you have. The same goes for other cards, like a membership card, for example.

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Sep 25 • 6:44 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Akron men's basketball schedule includes ESPN Events Invitational

Who will the Akron men's basketball team play this season? Here is the full schedule for the Zips.

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Sep 25 • 6:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Appreciating Newtown’s Small Businesses Even More

To The Editor: One of the many core functions of Newtown’s Economic and Community Development is looking for every opportunity to connect more local customers and clients to our community’s expansive ...

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Sep 25 • 6:21 AM EDT • Business • newtownbee.com
Focus: Americans navigate 'wild West' of health insurance options after dropping Obamacare plans

When Stacy Cox, a self-employed photographer in Kanab, Utah, dropped her Obamacare health insurance plan this year, routine preventive care became a financial dilemma. Now she finds herself weighing $1,200 for a mammogram against survival of her business.

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Sep 25 • 6:05 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
'If you do want to be a criminal, there is no better place to do it': Author Rose George dives into the dark depths of the fishing industry

Live Science spoke with Rose George, journalist and author of "Every Last Fish," about her book, which delves into the murky world of the fishing industry, the intelligence of the animals harvested, and the hurdles preventing sustainability in the oceans.

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Sep 25 • 6:03 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Woot's New 'Fall in Love with Video Games' Sale is Even Better Than Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale for Switch 2 Deals — Here's How to Get an Extra 30% Off Everything

Woot's new 'Fall in Love with Video Games' sale includes the best Switch 2 console deal of the year so far, but it expires before the end of the day (September 25, 2026).

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Sep 25 • 6:01 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
The way we talk to bots matters even if they aren’t conscious

If more and more of our daily interactions are ungracious exchanges with machines, we should expect it to change us

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • psyche.co
Today on Pinstripe Alley

There’s just three more games left before the main event.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Orlando Brown Jr. makes Bengals comparison to Super Bowl Chiefs

Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. explained why Cincinnati’s current team is unlike even the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs squad he played for.

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Sep 25 • 5:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tales Of Syria’s Disappeared; Lebanese Wartime Adoption & Palestinian Mental Health Set For Cinemed-Aflamuna Project Incubator

France’s Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival, also known as Cinemed, and Beirut-based Arab cinema platform Aflamuna have unveiled the selection for their fifth project incubator event, which will ...

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Sep 25 • 5:26 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Opinion | Young Democrats Are Putting the Party Back in Politics. It’s Working.

Fun, free events communicate a larger goal: that everyday people should be able to afford a joyful life.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
There’s a central place to donate to help Walhalla businesses destroyed in massive downtown fire

WALHALLA — Even as the rubble still smoldered in downtown Walhalla, the community shifted from shock over the businesses destroyed in a massive blaze to asking how they could help them recover. Now, t...

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations' mental health, substance abuse prevention

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced $31 million will support more than a dozen tribal nations and organizations in Oklahoma, providing mental health and substance use prevention resources.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kosu.org
🌍 Sixth team in seven years: national coach goes global

Many of you will probably remember the man in the white shirt with the top button undone who seems to be standing on the touchline for a different team at every World Cup.Well, your impression isn’t...

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Sep 25 • 4:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
'I would encourage patience with Wirtz'

"Liverpool fans were naturally expecting the finished product to arrive and Florian Wirtz probably isn't that just yet," says Liverpool podcaster Josh Williams, who also admits the 23-year-old isn't living up to his £116m price tag. Wirtz has made 55 appearances for the Reds, scoring seven goals and contributing 11 assists, since penning a five-year deal to move to Anfield from Bayern Leverkusen in June 2025.

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Sep 25 • 4:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The sun has set on a fantastic edition of the FISU Beach Sports Championships

The Figueira da Foz Buarcos Beach has seen the best beach soccer, handball, wrestling and volleyball student-athletes from the world compete on its sand over the last seven days. What a great way to say goodbye to the Portuguese summer! Almost from sunrise until sunset, student-athletes from all over the world jumped, kicked, ran and […]

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Georgia Institute of Technology professor Munmun De Choudhury discusses AI, mental health and humanity

On Wednesday evening, students, faculty and community members gathered in Mills Hall to hear Munmun De Choudhury, a computer scientist, social scientist and professor of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, speak as part of the Hastings Initiative lecture series. De Choudhury’s research focuses on digital mental health and the effects of emerging […]

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Sep 25 • 2:32 AM EDT • Health • bowdoinorient.com
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) Stock Has Average Price Target of $10.88

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Hold" by the seven brokerages that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has

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Sep 25 • 2:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system database

Even before a rogue OpenAI bot breached the database of Australia's health system, the government was escalating its rhetoric about the need to tighten regulation.

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Sep 25 • 2:06 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Steven Gerrard unveils plans for Merseyside sports hubs

The former Liverpool captain says the sports facilities will be built in Liverpool and Knowsley.

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Sep 25 • 1:34 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Sep 25 • 1:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Can Genius Sports (GENI) Justify A Higher Valuation Following Prediction.com Launch?

Genius Sports (GENI) has moved further into the consumer arena with the launch of Prediction.com, a site that aggregates prediction markets and tracks how contract probabilities shift as events unfold. The launch of Prediction.com comes at a challenging time for Genius Sports’ shareholders, with the 30-day share price return down 27.04% and the year-to-date share price return down 46.20%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 54.51%. However, the 3-year total shareholder...

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Sep 24 • 11:11 PM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Trump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives
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Sep 24 • 10:54 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman for Aussie rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79

News of Gary Anderson’s death came via the band’s official Instagram account, which stated that the singer passed away on the evening of Sept. 21 in Sydney, Australia.

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Sep 24 • 10:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Norvell Blinded by QB Loyalty Ahead of Central Arkansas Game

Florida State coach continues to praise his starting quarterback, Ashton Daniels, even after throwing three interceptions in a 50-36 loss to Alabama last Saturday. Norvell praises his confidence and decision-making skills. Daniels has thrown three touchdown passes against ranked teams this season.

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Sep 24 • 10:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Piel a Piel, a ceremony that strengthens Rojiblanca identity

Pride and identity in wearing the Chivas jersey are built from the youth ranks up. With that conviction, a new edition of “Piel a Piel” was held this Thursday, an annual event in which young playe...

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Sep 24 • 8:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Most Fundable Companies Competition at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Celebrates Another Year of Innovation

Held at the University’s Malibu campus, entrepreneurs, investors, and educators from across all 50 states participated in the event, with winners selected by a distinguished panel of investors, venture advisors, and Pepperdine faculty.

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Sep 24 • 8:38 PM EDT • Business • pepperdine.edu
'Santa Clarita Karen' gets ultimate revenge on tormentor after her business implodes following vicious taco shop war
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Sep 24 • 8:12 PM EDT • Business • nypost.com
Democracies in glass houses

Even fascists claimed transparency as a virtue – visibility is not accountability, in any political system.

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Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • lowyinstitute.org
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Health care workers join national push to protect immigrant caregivers

Members of 1199SEIU and community allies called on Congress to restore legal protections for immigrant workers and warned that deportations and federal cuts are straining hospitals, nursing homes and home care.

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Sep 24 • 7:53 PM EDT • Health • rochesterbeacon.com
What's up this week: Paly students' science book, political satire sketch show, '90s rockers, a PBS travel host and more

This week, Paly students launch a science-focused children's picture book; Molly Tuttle plays Stanford Live; former lovers reunite at The Pear; Los Altos Stage Company skewers current events and more.

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Sep 24 • 7:24 PM EDT • Science • almanacnews.com
What’s up this week: Paly students’ science book, political satire sketch show, ’90s rockers, a PBS travel host and more

This week, Paly students launch a science-focused children's picture book; Molly Tuttle plays Stanford Live; former lovers reunite at The Pear; Los Altos Stage Company skewers current events and more.

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Sep 24 • 7:24 PM EDT • Science • mv-voice.com
Ride Against Suicide raises awareness for mental health, suicide prevention

Volunteers are in the midst of a 4-day journey, biking across Wisconsin and Minnesota raising awareness for responders’ mental health.

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Sep 24 • 7:14 PM EDT • Health • weau.com
Ann Arbor business wins $425k in Marquette PitchMI semifinal

At the PitchMI semifinal Thursday in the Northern Center on NMU’s Campus, five companies vied for a $425,000 prize, giving seven-minute pitches to a panel of four judges.

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Sep 24 • 6:43 PM EDT • Business • uppermichiganssource.com
Agents involved in Mar-a-Lago search ask Judge Aileen Cannon whether gag order blocks testimony

FBI agents who probed Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home asked Judge Aileen Cannon on Thursday whether they could testify before a grand jury — or even consult their lawyers — as part of an investigation into whether former government officials conspired against the president.

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Sep 24 • 6:33 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Greensboro business owners react to deadly shooting on West Market Street, 2 taken out of business in handcuffs

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two people were put in handcuffs and taken out of a club in Greensboro on Thursday evening following a deadly shooting on Sunday. The identities of the people taken out in…

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Sep 24 • 6:05 PM EDT • Business • myfox8.com
Maryland forecasts $28 billion in revenue amid budget pressures

BALTIMORE — Maryland is projected to collect more revenue in fiscal year 2028, but the increase won’t be enough to close the state’s projected $3.1 billion budget shortfall, according to

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Sep 24 • 5:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
ARTSwork announces new Invitational Art Fair

ARTSwork, the sister organization of the Des Moines Arts Festival, will launch a new fall event, the Invitational Art Fair, Nov. 6-7 at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. The two-day event will feature 50 professional Iowa visual artists showcasing and selling original works, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The…

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Sep 24 • 5:41 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Dolly Day and other weekend events fill hometowns

DOLLY DAY EVENTS: Our hometowns celebrate 9-2-5 with disco, karaoke and more

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Sep 24 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdbj7.com
Kenora to hold science festival events today and Saturday

Families can enjoy a live science show tonight at the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, and the Kenora Science Carnival this Saturday.

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Sep 24 • 5:03 PM EDT • Science • nwonewswatch.com
Sophomore snags Vol Court business prize

Sophomore marketing major Kendra Mueller won this semester’s Vol Court competition on Sept. 16, scoring more points than 22 others in the friendly, fast-paced event. Vol Court is a competition sponsored by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Haslam College of Business. Executive director Breanna Hale said the purpose is to get...

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Sep 24 • 4:40 PM EDT • Business • utdailybeacon.com
Aurora police launch initiative to prevent crime at local businesses

Aurora Police Department launched an initiative at the beginning of the month intended to strengthen relationships with local businesses to prevent crime.

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Sep 24 • 4:24 PM EDT • Business • denvergazette.com
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Adventist Health's Sonora hospital settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $18.5M

Adventist Health Sonora will pay $18.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by seven women who say they were sexually abused by a physical therapist, the plaintiffs' law firm announced this week.

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Sep 24 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • fox40.com
This weekend: The Phantom of the Opera, Dinosaurs in the Desert, FoodieLand, and more!

The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley from September 25 through the 27.

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Sep 24 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • abc15.com
Armacost honored among Prairie Business’ 2026 Leaders & Legacies

UND president recognized at reception celebrating seven regional leaders for their leadership, community impact and vision

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NYC Health + Hospitals Hosts Clinical Delegation from National Taiwan University Hospital for Special Pathogens Educational Exchange

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the completion of a recent week-long educational exchange with a seven-member delegation of clinical and

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Sep 24 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit LGBT Detroit provides mental health services at new facility on the city’s West side

A queer support services facility is soon to open on Detroit's West side offering fitness, mental health services, chronic support and more.

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Sep 24 • 3:48 PM EDT • Health • wdet.org
First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala

The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB (FSU HUB) came together to celebrate Fayetteville’s business community. The two organizations rolled out the blue carpet at the Rudolph Jones Student Center for their inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala held on Thursday, Sept. 10.The gala honored outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate excellence, foster growth and inspire the next generation of innovators within the FSU and broader business community.FSU HUB Director Dr. Tamara Colvin was able to highlight that this new milestone was a great way to show local success stories, not just tell.“That one-stop shop that’s across the street, we never promised that everyone would be successful, but what we did promise was access. Four years ago, we opened up an entire ecosystem: counseling, capital, contracts, connections, certifications,” shared Colvin. “I want to thank the judges who took up hard work for choosing tonight’s honorees. That’s never an easy task when the whole region is full of people worth recognizing at the HUB. We practice what we preach: Res Non Verba: Deeds, not words.” A few of the inaugural recipients of the awards shared their statements with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR Boolean Wiring LLC, Esean Rose, owner “I am truly honored and grateful to receive the Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. I want to thank Fayetteville State University, the judges and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. This award represents more than recognition for where Boolean Wiring is today. To me, it represents the potential of where we are going. I am excited about growing the company, creating jobs, serving our community and building something that can have an impact far beyond Fayetteville.”VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS SpeediPrint Inc., Dazrell Fleming, owner “I’m honored to accept the Veteran-Owned Business Award on behalf of the entire SpeediPrint team. A special thank you to Dr. Tamara Colvin for creating this opportunity through the Entrepreneurial Impact Awards, and to my mentor, Mr. Julius Cook, whose guidance during the Boots to Business program truly paid off. This recognition reflects the hard work of my staff and the trust our customers place in us every day — I’m grateful to serve this community and excited for what’s ahead.”MULTI-GENERATIONAL EXCELLENCE BJL Construction, Cleopatrice Robinson, president“This award is especially meaningful because we are more than a business — we are the continuation of a family legacy built through faith, hard work, craftsmanship, integrity and service. I gratefully acknowledge my grandfather, Deacon Benjamin “BJ” Lacy, Jr., whose example helped establish the foundation upon which our family’s entrepreneurial legacy was built. I also honor my father, the late Dr. Wilson Lacy, former president of BJL Construction. Working alongside him was both an opportunity and an education. He taught me that a business’s reputation had to be earned on every project through honesty, excellence, quality and service. As the current president, I recognize that I did not arrive at this moment alone. I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me, and I am sustained by those who continue to walk beside me.”MICRO BUSINESS Maybridge Development, LLC, Latisha Perkins, owner “I accept this award with so much pride and a whole lot of gratitude. First and foremost, I want to thank my higher power for continuing to guide me and give me the strength to keep going.When I first started this business and moved here to Fayetteville, I had no clue what I was getting myself into. This business has turned me every which way but loose, and I definitely had some moments where I was ready to just pack it up and head back to Georgia. I want to thank my Maybridge team, my village, The Hub, the FCEDC team and all the people and organizations here in Fayetteville who have believed in me and Maybridge and helped us get here.”COMMUNITY IMPACT Greater Life of Fayetteville, Georgeanna Pinckney, CEO & executive director “We are deeply honored to be recognized by FSU and the FSU HUB with the Community Impact Award presented to Greater Life of Fayetteville. I am especially grateful for this recognition because it tells us that you see what we do – and, more importantly, why we do what we do. Our commitment is to serve, empower and create meaningful opportunities for youth and families in our community. Most importantly, we give God first and foremost all the glory. We thank Him for giving us the wisdom, strength, vision and unity to continue doing this great work in our community.” SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Crowder Trucking LLC, Carlos & Valerie Morrison Crowder, owners “I want to thank God for always keeping his hands on Crowder Trucking. I’m truly honored and grateful to receive the Small Business Award from the FSU HUB. Running a small business is not always easy. There are long days, difficult decisions, unexpected challenges and plenty of moments when you have to remind yourself why you started. But there are also incredible moments like this one that remind you that the hard work is worth it,” shared Valerie Morrison Crowder.OTHER WINNERS INCLUDE: Alumni Entrepreneur - The Two-Six Project, Grant Bennett, founder and president Fayetteville State University Faculty Award - Dr. Christy Swinson Emerging Business Award - Genuine Luxury Beauty Salon Legacy Award - Gillis Farms Inc. Industry Titan of the Year - Eaton Corporation Entrepreneur of the Year- Let Me Cater to You, Chef Judith Cage, owner

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