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BUSINESS UPDATE: Port Perseveres Despite Tariffs’ Negative Impact

‘We are hanging tough ... in an environment that is incredibly difficult to do business in right now,” the port’s director says By Stefan Yablonski Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have hurt the Port of Oswego by slashing Canadian aluminum cargo volumes and reducing revenue. “We’re doing good. We are hanging tough. It is a tough time for our line of business in general, you know with these tariffs and the amount of Canadian aluminum that we see through our docks,” said the new executive director, Tom Drumm. “Compared to 2025, we are doing exceedingly well in traffic coming in; not necessarily the volumes we were seeing, but yeah we are hanging tough in an environment that is incredibly difficult to do business in right now.” “I don’t know where people get these numbers to be honest. We have never publicly stated how much our revenue is down or up or left to right. We don’t have a strong sense of those revenue numbers until the shipping season really closes up. We won’t have an accurate picture of the revenue standpoint until after the shipping season, typically in late November,” he added. “What I can tell you is several of our Canadian vessels that carry the aluminum cells — the volume of aluminum on those vessels we have seen decreasing. That is attributed to a few factors. One is where Novelis is in in their restart process. Novelis is rocking and rolling right now. They are starting to pull a lot of aluminum from the port of Oswego, the aluminum that they roll down into coils. “Another factor plainly is the tariffs. Canadian aluminum is tariffed at 50%. So, on those vessels we are seeing lower numbers than we would like. We’d like to see vessels carrying roughly 10,000 metric tons of aluminum. Over the course of this year, we have seen more in the range of 4,000 to 6,000. “Every piece of that aluminum that we receive here by vessel at the port is from Canada and is subsequently hit with the 50% tariff. It directly affects us because we’ve received less volume than we would traditionally see pre-tariff times.” When the port receives less aluminum from those vessels it means less hours for the ILA (International Longshoremen Association) as far as folks that work on the dock, he said. When cargo declines, it affects everyone, fewer hours for longshoremen, fewer loads for truck drivers, fewer rail shipments and less business for local suppliers. “Outside of the aluminum that comes in by vessel, the port topped out at having roughly 4,600 aluminum ingots stored on site at the port. That project had never been done before. The port of Oswego had never had that many of those size ingots in our yard,” he said. “It has been a busy summer for the ILA. Would we like to see more work for them? Sure. They are working all those barges when they come in, but as opposed to working 15 hours they might be working seven or eight hours. It hasn’t been a distinct decline in ILA hours. There has been plenty of work to keep our guys busy throughout the summer.” More salt “We just brought salt back to the port in several, several years. Around Harborfest time at one point we had a salt barge here with about 24,000 metric tons of rock salt and we had an aluminum barge here the same week. We had close to 40 men working,” he said. “Yeah, the other products definitely keep us busy. The salt project was a massive project, one that we are proud of. I’ve got 24,000 metric tons of salt on site that has to go somewhere — that’s going to be another project.” It is important for the port to continue to look at different products, different commodities to try to diversify some of its revenue, he said, adding, “We have done a pretty good job of that in my first five months here … particularly with the rock salt we have on site right now. It is important to continue to try to stand out and work through some projects outside our usual business. I enjoy it. It is a challenge every single day we put our head down and we try our best.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business

A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Google is selling Pixel and Samsung phones inside the Play Store

Google has added a “Shop devices” option in the Play Store that lists Pixel and Samsung hardware and links straight to the Google Store.

Oct 14 • 8:19 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com

Scientists discover 11,742 deep-sea viruses with 99% new to science

China-based researchers identified 11,742 viruses in seabed samples, with 99% (11,662) entirely new to science..

Oct 14 • 6:04 AM EDT • Science • interestingengineering.com

Samsung is expanding One UI 9 with Android 17 to the oldest qualifying flagships

Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 update is starting to arrive on Galaxy S23, its oldest Galaxy flagships eligible for the update.

Oct 14 • 4:56 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com

Science Hill sweeps Tribe to claim Region 1-AAA title

Dobyns-Bennett's volleyball team brought the same fight that pushed Science Hill to the limit last week, but this time, the Lady Indians were missing a key cog in their lineup.

Oct 13 • 10:01 PM EDT • Science • johnsoncitypress.com

Science Hill sweeps Tribe to claim Region 1-AAA title

Dobyns-Bennett's volleyball team brought the same fight that pushed Science Hill to the limit last week, but this time, the Lady Indians were missing a key cog in their lineup.

Oct 13 • 9:57 PM EDT • Science • timesnews.net

Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the Moon’s two faces

Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery about why the Moon’s two sides are so different, using samples collected from its farside for the first time. Their findings suggest that uneven heating from Earth's gravitational pull drove enormous flows of ancient magma, creating the dramatically different lunar landscapes we see today.

Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com

Samsung Health Makes Sleep Coaching Easier to Start and Tailors Weekly Guidance

Sleep Coaching starts with three days of data and adjusts weekly, while Running Coach introduces advanced training and Scan Meal debuts in U.S. beta alongside personalized nutrition guidance

Oct 13 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • news.samsung.com

Samsung Health Makes Sleep Coaching Easier To Start and Tailors Weekly Guidance

Sleep Coaching starts with three days of data and adjusts weekly, while Running Coach intr

Oct 13 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • news.samsung.com

Battlefield 6 Season 5 Littered With AI-Made Cosmetics; With One Operator Equipped With 5 Pistols

Earlier today, publisher Electronic Arts and the Battlefield Studios stable released Season 5 of the hugely successful Battlefield 6. Same as with every other season, this means that a new…

Oct 13 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • mp1st.com

Bipartisan senators ask national security officials to address AI threats

They said recent AI security threats should serve as a warning

Oct 13 • 5:15 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

Bipartisan senators ask national security officials to address AI threats

They said recent AI security threats should serve as a warning

Oct 13 • 5:15 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com

Beltway Politics Don’t Equal Job Protections for Rail Workers

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien can’t seem to stop inserting himself into the pending Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Read on to learn why political alliances aren’t the same as job protections.

Oct 13 • 4:34 PM EDT • Politics • smart-union.org

SeaWorld Orlando closes Mako roller coaster after deadly Six Flags incident (exclusive)

SeaWorld Orlando has closed its Mako roller coaster ‘out of an abundance of caution’ as the ride is from the same manufacturer as the one involved in the deadly Six Flags Over Georgia incident.

Oct 13 • 1:17 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com

Samuel Williams Honored with E. O. Lawrence Award

Awarded for creating transformative performance modeling tools and algorithms that help supercomputers run more efficiently.

Oct 13 • 12:57 PM EDT • Science • newscenter.lbl.gov

Peacock expanding ‘On the Bench’ to every Monday night NBA game

Peacock is putting every Monday night NBA game “On the Bench.” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood told Sports Media Watch’s Derek Futterman that “On the Bench,” the format that plants an analyst beside each team’s bench instead of at the broadcast table, will be deployed for every Monday night game on Peacock this season…

Oct 13 • 12:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health

Oct 13 • 11:18 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com

Samsung’s first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery]

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Oct 13 • 11:15 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com

Australia: NSW Health warns against handling bats due to lyssavirus

NSW Health is advising the public not to handle, or otherwise handle bats, following a recent increase in people being bitten or scratched across the state. In the two weeks from 28 September to 10 October, 43 people were assessed by NSW Health after being bitten or scratched by bats. This includes in coastal areas in Hunter New England, the Mid North Coast, Northern NSW, and the Central Coast. This is a significant increase when compared with 10 reported cases of bat bites or scratches for the same two-week period in 2025. Keira Glasgow, Director in Health Protection at NSW Health, said, “We want people to assume that any bat could carry Australian bat lyssavirus, which is a close relative to the rabies virus and very dangerous to humans.” “If you see a bat that is injured or in distress, call your local wildlife rescue service and do not touch it. Only trained, protected and vaccinated wildlife handlers should interact with bats. “It is incredibly rare for Australian bat lyssavirus to transmit to humans, but once symptoms of lyssavirus start in people who are scratched or bitten by an infected bat, sadly there is no effective treatment. “If you are bitten or scratched by a bat, urgent medical assessment is crucial.” Rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) belong to a group of viruses called lyssaviruses. These viruses transmit via a bite from an infected ("rabid") animal. They all cause a similar illness known as rabies, which affects the central nervous system and is usually fatal. Rabies and ABLV infection cause similar symptoms. The early symptoms are flu-like, including headache, fever and fatigue. The illness progresses rapidly to paralysis, delirium, convulsions and death, usually within a week or two. Rabies cases and the three known human cases of ABLV infection have shown a wide variability in the time it takes for symptoms to appear following exposure to an infected animal (from several days to several years). The best way to protect yourself from infection is to not touch bats. If you see a bat in distress, injured or trapped on the ground, do not try to rescue it. Instead, contact trained experts. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

Oct 13 • 9:25 AM EDT • Health • outbreaknewstoday.substack.com

How do scientists know the Earth is billions of years old? The proof may surprise you

Scientists did not arrive at Earth’s age from one clue. Several very different measurements keep pointing toward the same ancient timeline.

Oct 13 • 7:27 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

Rovers' Morsy praises 'brilliant' Montgomery

Blackburn Rover veteran Sam Morsy is full of praise for his young midfield partner Kristi Montgomery.

Oct 13 • 7:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Our Russian plague fears are fueled by the same old unknowns

Did Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova die of pneumonic plague? Once again, we are in the dark – and it is that lack of knowing that scares us.

Oct 13 • 6:06 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com

How Two Crypto Billionaires Are Making British Politics More American

A pair of low-profile entrepreneurs gave $100 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. Party. The system may never be the same.

Oct 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

Cancer survivor has devastating health news. Her friend didn’t respond for 3 days.

Over their 20-year friendship, she’s always responded to her friend’s needs quickly. Why can’t she expect the same?

Oct 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com

Who Is the Best NFL QB After Week 4?

Brock Purdy has strengthened his case as one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks following an impressive start to the 2026 season. The San Francisco 49ers signal-caller has delivered consistent production despite questions about whether he belongs in the same conversation as the league’s established elite. Purdy’s performance through the first four weeks has helped elevate […] The post Who Is the Best NFL QB After Week 4? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

Oct 12 • 3:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Wisconsin's Luke Fickell provides updates for Abu Sama, Austin Kawecki

During his weekly press conference Oct. 12, Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell shared injury updates on two offensive starters.

Oct 12 • 2:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Exclusive: Samsung's Smart Glasses Weigh 41g, Here's Every Frame

See every Gentle Monster and Warby Parker frame for Samsung's smart glasses, plus the 41g weight and key specs ahead of November sales.

Oct 12 • 2:36 PM EDT • Technology • sammyguru.com

A recent Samsung change leaves some Galaxy phones stuck after updating

A One UI 9 post-update "access denied" error is preventing some Samsung Galaxy devices from reaching the home screen.

Oct 12 • 2:33 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com

Mental Health Monday: Taking take care of mental health

Therapist Amy Corwin with The Samaritan Counseling Center joined WSFA to discuss the important of mental health.

Oct 12 • 2:07 PM EDT • Health • wsfa.com

People Ate 2 Meals With The Same Calories And Macros. Scientists Watched As 1 Spiked Their Insulin Much More

Ultra-processed food impacts brain activity associated with rewards, as well as our metabolisms.

Oct 12 • 11:12 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com

Can science prove the Earth is round? Every major test points to the same conclusion

Earth's shape can be tested in surprisingly simple ways without relying on space photographs. The strongest part of the evidence is how many independent observations lead to the same answer.

Oct 12 • 10:08 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com

Razorback Ledger: SEC Woes Grow To Fourteen

A competitive loss to Tennessee showed progress, but Arkansas cannot build its future around games it almost wins. Arkansas finally gave its fans a fourth quarter worth watching. The Razorbacks led Tennessee, created three takeaways, and had opportunities to close out a conference win. Then the afternoon ended with the same result that has followed …

Oct 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Intel (INTC) Fixed Its Chip Business. Can the Foundry Earn the Premium?

For years, the easy line on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was that it had become a fallen giant, losing ground on chip design and manufacturing at the same time. That line has aged badly. The stock now trades at a multiple usually reserved for high-flying growth names. Here’s the twist: the part of Intel that best explains […]

Oct 12 • 8:36 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the US

Samsung has started rolling out the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra in the US via new OTA softwar

Oct 12 • 6:50 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com

Apple MacBook Pro 16 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Poll shows clear winner

With the launch of the newest Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, many people are comparing the laptop to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M5 Pro. This comparison is quite apt, as both machines target the same audience. A poll run by Hardware Canucks has now revealed which laptop users prefer more.

Oct 12 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net

I Receive the Same Message From My Aunt Every Year on the First of October. Then I Have to Convey the Bad News.

This time, I snapped.

Oct 12 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • slate.com

Joe Burrow calls Bengals’ Perine ‘Mr. Reliable’ after Dolphins win

Joe Burrow praised Samaje Perine as “Mr. Reliable” after the veteran running back helped the Bengals beat the Dolphins.

Oct 12 • 5:31 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge

A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year. Chinese automakers are increasingly relying on exports to drive growth amid

Oct 12 • 5:04 AM EDT • Business • rutlandherald.com

Founders were far from unanimous

For as long as human beings have lived in settled communities subject to political (rather than familial) authority, there have been political factions —

Oct 12 • 1:01 AM EDT • Politics • carolinajournal.com

Why Samantha From Cobra Kai Looks Familiar

Cobra Kai has captured the nostalgia of a multi-generational franchise. But the characters are the only things viewers find familiar.

Oct 11 • 11:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Two turnovers for Sam Darnold in Week 5 loss

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has a pair of turnovers in Week 5 loss to 49ers

Oct 11 • 11:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

The science, instinct and hard work behind Roosters’ success

Enter your email address to get each Tribune edition sent to your inbox Subscribe There’s a fair bit of unseen work that goes into winning an NRL premiership, dating back many months - just ask Simon Jones. The Sydney Roosters Head of Performance, who hails from Southland, has been in the thick of it. He played a lead role in guiding the 2026 champions through a marathon campaign that ended with a grand final win over the Newcastle Knights. The Roosters had to navigate the lengthy round-robin competition, including the pre-season, before playing through all four weeks of the finals series. It was a demanding stretch that tested the players and the staff responsible for keeping them on the field. “It is a hell of a beast, mate, to be honest,” Jones told The Roar Podcast. “There’s such a great group of staff there that know what they’re doing, and the boys are pretty professional.” Jones believed the Roosters managed the physical demands well, pointing to the health of the squad throughout the campaign and the decision to rest a significant portion of the playing group in the final round of the regular season. That call, made by head coach Trent Robinson and his coaching staff, proved valuable as the Roosters entered the finals with some energy in reserve. “We did finish the season physically where we needed to be, and we’d sort of had a pretty healthy squad all year,” Jones said. “To the team that do that, mate, mission accomplished, really.” It is the sort of work that often goes unnoticed when the spotlight falls on the players scoring tries and making match-winning plays, but Jones knows the cumulative effect of those decisions can be significant over a long season. After a win over Penrith had helped establish them as premiership favourites, losses to the Wests Tigers and Dolphins were followed by a defeat to the Panthers in the opening week of the finals. Rather than panic, the club refocused to position itself to challenge for the title. “The Tigers’ performance was probably the only one where you’re really quite disappointed because it’s hard to get to the top of the competition,” Jones told The Roar Podcast. “We had proof that we could; we knew what we needed to do. We just had to get back to that.” For Jones, the answer was not necessarily a radical change to the programme. It was about executing the basics consistently, both on the field and in preparation. “We just do the basics better than anybody else,” he said. “Whether that is actually the way you play the game or how you’re preparing, it’s just be really consistent, do the basics really, really well.” Like many professional sports teams, the Roosters are entrenched in sports science and performance data. The club has access to a range of information, including players’ sleep, GPS metrics and neuromuscular scores, helping staff assess how individuals are coping with training and competition. “We are very science-backed, and some people would say data-driven, but it’s people first,” he said. “The reason you collect all this data is to try and be the best for that person.” Jones said the club was also prepared to reconsider testing methods if they were not generating useful discussions or helping staff make better decisions. In an environment where technology is continually evolving, he believes experience and gut instinct remain important. “The data is no good unless you have conversations,” he said. “When you strip it right back, mate, trust the gut still and obviously, you know, just doing the basics really, really well.” The return of halfback Sam Walker provided a further example of the importance of individual determination and the work of the club’s medical team. Walker underwent ankle surgery late in the regular season, with his premiership campaign appearing in doubt. However, he was determined to return for the preliminary final. Jones said Walker was back at the training ground three days after surgery, walking freely enough to surprise those around him. While the surgeon’s work was crucial, Jones credited the halfback’s mindset as a major factor in the remarkable turnaround. “He was quite clear with Robbo after he got the surgery that he was going to make it back for the prelim finals,” Jones said. The Roosters’ performance programme also sits within a wider club culture that Jones believes is central to their success. Each season, players develop their own team mantra through a lengthy process facilitated by Robinson. It provides principles that the squad can connect to its actions on the field. Rather than simply carrying over the previous year’s wording after a successful campaign, the club repeats the process because the players’ ownership of it is what gives it meaning. “When it’s led, player-owned and player-led, mate, it’s really powerful,” Jones said. Get more from Logan Savory in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Get the app Jones joined the Roosters in 2024 and said the environment had evolved as experienced players departed and younger members of the squad took on greater responsibility. Maintaining continuity in the club’s culture and preparation had helped the group navigate those changes. The premiership was a significant achievement for Jones, who acknowledged how difficult it was to win the NRL’s ultimate prize. However, he is already looking at how the performance programme can improve. “There’s still things within my role and things that I’d like to help improve at the club,” he said. For Jones and his team, the challenge now is to review the season, refine their systems and prepare for another campaign. The celebrations may have followed a memorable title win, but the work behind the scenes never really stops. The Southland Tribune is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

Oct 11 • 9:14 PM EDT • Science • southlandtribune.substack.com

Special Mailer Edition of the Politics Report

Mailers are windows into what campaigns know about voters and what they think they'll care about. Here's a mid-voting examination of a sample of them.

Oct 11 • 6:02 PM EDT • Politics • voiceofsandiego.org

New insider tip claims the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will only be available with a Qualcomm chipset

The S27, S27+ and S27 Pro are still slated to have Exynos variants in some regions and Snapdragon ones in others. This always seems to be a pressing...

Oct 11 • 4:31 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com

49ers vs. Seahawks live updates, inactives, where to watch: Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold meet in divisional round rematch

Oct 11 • 3:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Jackie Chan, 72, makes first public appearance in months — fans say the same thing

Jackie Chan made a rare public outing on October 9 at the NBA Global Games in China alongside David Beckham, take a look…

Oct 11 • 1:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

Inside California Politics: State Senate candidate Brian Goldsmith

(Inside California Politics) — California’s top-two primary system often leads to same-party general election races, often between two Democrats, and this year is no exception. This week on I…

Oct 11 • 10:45 AM EDT • Politics • fox40.com

What is the oldest Samsung device that still gets software updates in 2026?

Knowing how long your phone will get updates is important for deciding when to upgrade.

Oct 11 • 9:15 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com

Tim Samuelson: Altering the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s entrances will destroy its essence

When originally constructed as the Palace of Fine Arts for Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, the building was singled out for being perfect.

Oct 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • chicagotribune.com

Supreme Court recusals in spotlight as Alito drops from oil case

Justice Samuel Alito’s decision not to take part in a major climate change case because of his wife’s stock holdings is putting renewed focus on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recusal

Oct 11 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com

5 Cheaper Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

If you're in the market for a new tablet and have been eyeing Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, you might consider these cheaper alternatives.

Oct 10 • 11:17 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com

Cerebras Is About as Big as Nvidia's Data Center Business Was Nearly a Decade Ago. The Similarities Mostly End There.

The AI chipmaker is about the size Nvidia's data center business was nearly a decade ago. Can it grow the same way?

Oct 10 • 8:57 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com

Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out

The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but,...

Oct 10 • 8:35 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com

Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows

Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.

Oct 10 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • statnews.com

Samsung Galaxy S27 might finally introduce DC dimming

The tech might only be coming to the Pro and Ultra models for now, though. We already heard word that Samsung Display is gearing up to start Galaxy S27...

Oct 10 • 5:01 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com

Browns elevate DTs Sam Kamara, Chris Williams from practice squad

Oct 10 • 1:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Netflix Needs To Put The Same Disclaimer On Both Monster And Unabomber

My head is spinning after both.

Oct 10 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

What Netflix's 'The Altruists' gets wrong, according to former FTX exec

"The Altruists" is an eight-episode Netflix series dramatizing the rise and fall of the cryptocurrency exchange under former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Oct 10 • 12:38 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Weather extremes could raise costs, reshape decisions for Indiana businesses

By Sam Stall

Oct 10 • 11:17 AM EDT • Business • therepublic.com

5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9

Android 17 and One UI 9 have brought new features to Samsung phones. Users can get security alerts and custom Now Briefs, and the Quick Panel has new tricks.

Oct 10 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com

Will Citi Upgrade Change Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Narrative

Flutter Entertainment confirmed that Chief Legal Officer Don Liu resigned at the end of September 2026, with Group Company Secretary Edward Traynor stepping in as interim legal head. FanDuel continues to show solid customer and handle momentum during the early NFL season. The same period combined legal leadership turnover, regulatory pressure in Brazil that led to a shutdown of operations there, and higher UK gaming taxes with ongoing cost transformation and heavy US investment. This...

Oct 10 • 9:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st

At one of WA's busiest ERs, each day brings teamwork and ‘an element of chaos’

Good Samaritan is the only hospital in Puyallup, the single emergency trauma center serving a large swath of central and east Pierce County, meaning staff members have to get creative.

Oct 10 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com

CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]

Oct 10 • 8:37 AM EDT • Health • sbecouncil.org

CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]

Oct 10 • 8:37 AM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org

I scaled my Airbnb business from 4 cabins to over 500 properties. Here's what I learned.

Samuel Sévigny cofounded the short-term rental property management company Chaletô with his friends. He shares tips on how to scale a business.

Oct 10 • 8:26 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Arts and entertainment calendar

Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. “Today” refers to events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10.

Oct 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • reflector.com

Editorial: AI’s risks are no reason for panic

“Nobody knows anything,” the screenwriter William Goldman famously said of the movie business. Much the same can be said today for artificial intelligence, a technology that’s moving fast, destination unknown.

Oct 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors: Pricing, features, and leaks

The new Samsung flagship is coming early next year.

Oct 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • mashable.com

With \'Odyssey,\' \'Primetime,\' \'The Drama,\' Robert Pattinson has had a heck of a year [Unscripted]

It's really easy for me to get burnt out on seeing the same few actors time and time again on the big screen.

Oct 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • lancasteronline.com

UF Health’s cancer connector expands screening access, bridges research gap

Reach area grows to 26 counties in past year.

Oct 9 • 10:06 PM EDT • Health • mainstreetdailynews.com

Reddit AMA: Ohtani's health, final NLCS roster decisions and more

MLB.com Dodgers beat reporter Sonja Chen took questions from fans in an r/Dodgers AMA on Friday. The full conversation can be viewed here, but below is a sampling of the best questions and answers, lightly edited for clarity.

Oct 9 • 6:21 PM EDT • Health • mlb.com

Time for term limits? Dems in majority could have familiar faces in key roles

Democrats hope to bring a new agenda to the House next year if they take the majority, but they will most likely do so with many of the same faces that have steered their party's legislative work for a decade or more.

Oct 9 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org

Kelvin Sampson says ESPN is filming docuseries with Kingston Flemings

Flemings believed he was returning to his hometown to film, only to learn that his jersey would be retired.

Oct 9 • 1:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

‘Never going to play a song the same way two times live’: BR record shop jam features ‘monster rotation’ of talent

The goal for Classic Vinyls’ weekly jazz jams is for people to learn, network, appreciate jazz and build community.

Oct 9 • 11:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • theadvocate.com

Marshfield Clinic earns $580K grant to address mental health

SAMHSA has awarded Marshfield Clinic a three-year Mental Health Awareness Training Grant of more than half a million dollars in Wisconsin.

Oct 9 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • news.sanfordhealth.org

China's Chang'e-6 Mission To The Moon Brought Puzzling Samples Of Cubic Iron Back With It

It is the first time this phase of iron has been found in lunar samples. Usually, it would only be stable at temperatures between 912 and 1,394 degrees Celsius (1,674 to 2,541 degrees Fahrenheit).

Oct 9 • 10:46 AM EDT • Science • iflscience.com

J.B. Hunt Q3 earnings, revenue to rise, analysts say

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services company, is expected to see earnings and revenue increase in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2025, according...

Oct 9 • 10:13 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host celebration of life for Kyle Busch

The event after the Trucks Series race will include Kyle Busch’s widow, Samantha, team owner Joe Gibbs and several Cup Series drivers.

Oct 9 • 9:46 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com

Milan Eye Touted Premier League Pair to Succeed Modric

Milan convinced Luka Modric to stay for another year in the summer, but preparations are underway to find a proper heir, as the same thing is unlikely to happen again at the end of the season, and the...

Oct 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Microsoft 365 just plummeted in value again — your family will lose a whopping 4TB of storage

Microsoft says the new storage model is more flexible, but families now get dramatically less OneDrive storage for the same price.

Oct 9 • 7:02 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com

Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise again after a long slump

Sales in August and September rose 8% from the same period a year earlier on 12% higher unit sales, newly released data show.

Oct 9 • 6:45 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com

Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term deal

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new contract with Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to tie him down for the long term.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reported for the BBC in midweek tha...

Oct 9 • 6:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Heading to Penn State for a football game? What to do, eat, drink and see in State College

A sampling of things to do (and eat) if you're visiting State College, Pa., for a Penn State football game or sporting event.

Oct 9 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com

Bro Man's Sammiches claims top ranking in family-owned burger joints

After being recognized twice in 2025 by Mashed, Bro Man's Sammiches gets top spot in Yelp analysis by OnDeck business lender.

Oct 9 • 4:58 AM EDT • Business • goerie.com

Samsung’s first AirPods Max 2 rival could be called Galaxy Studio

Samsung recently launched its first clip-on wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, and the company is reportedly working on two more audio products. One is a pai

Oct 9 • 12:20 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com

Nashville business owner sells building over rising property tax bill, warns others could face the same

Nashville business owner Christian Paro sold a building to pay a soaring property tax bill and warns other businesses could be next.

Oct 8 • 11:16 PM EDT • Business • newschannel5.com

PC Shipments Drop 20.1% in Q3 2026, HP and Dell Hit Hardest

Worldwide PC shipments fell a steep 20.1% year over year in Q3 2026 to 62.7 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC, down from 78.5 million in the same quarter last year. It is the second straight quarterly decline, and a much deeper one than Q2, which IDC now lists as a 3.8% drop....

Oct 8 • 8:21 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com

Report: Man arrested after road-rage shooting in Las Vegas business parking lot

A suspect in a road-rage shooting at a southwest Las Vegas Sam’s Club posted a $50,000 bond ahead of an Oct. 12 court appearance, court records show.

Oct 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • fox5vegas.com

Texas Launches Expedited Online Business Filing System via SOSPortal

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of online Texas Express services, allowing businesses to utilize same-day and next-day filings through the Texas Secretary of State.

Oct 8 • 3:31 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com

Can Talking Across Political Divides Make A Difference?

Rachel Wahl argues that dialogue is far more complicated than merely bringing people with opposing views together in the same room.

Oct 8 • 3:29 PM EDT • Politics • forbes.com

BMW’s Greatest Strength Became Its Biggest Weakness. Are You Making the Same Mistake?

BMW’s profit margins are plunging as Tesla and BYD disrupt the EV market. Ask three critical questions to future-proof your business strategy.

Oct 8 • 3:03 PM EDT • Business • inc.com

Genesis Mission: SYNAPS-I Brings Agentic AI to Experimental Workflows

With support from ALCF computing resources and AI services, the SYNAPS-I team demonstrated a new agentic AI platform that uses natural-language instructions to automate complex experimental workflows as part of the DOE Genesis Mission. Oct. 8, 2026 — Science has increasingly used artificial intelligence (AI) as a kind of microscope — sorting data, analyzing images […]

Oct 8 • 2:34 PM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com