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Openings, closings and more Centre County business news you may have missed

One notable development stemmed from a lawsuit seeking nearly $1.2 million in unpaid rent at a State College high-rise.

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Aug 30 • 8:27 AM EDT • Business • centredaily.com
Politics chat: more tariffs, mail-in voting order, Kushner-Jeffries meeting

Real economic sanctions on Canada and economic threats to countries trading with Iran may work against Republicans in the midterm elections.

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Aug 30 • 8:02 AM EDT • Politics • upr.org
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier

Hundreds of previously overlooked seismic events have been detected beneath Antarctica, including 245 near the marine edge of the Thwaites Glacier. Many appear to be glacial earthquakes caused when huge icebergs break off, capsize, and collide with the glacier. The surge in activity coincided with a period when Thwaites was flowing faster toward the ocean, hinting that changing ocean conditions may be destabilizing the ice.

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Aug 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative

Ancient footprints in Kenya reveal that eight Paranthropus boisei may have traveled together 1.4 million years ago, with some individuals reaching surprisingly large, human-like body sizes. The tracks offer a rare glimpse of their social behavior and suggest these extinct human relatives may have lived in more complex groups than previously thought.

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Aug 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain function after just one month

Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The findings suggest that cleaner indoor air could offer a simple way to help protect the brain from the effects of traffic-related pollution.

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Aug 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
'This team may surprise us all once they gel'

United fans, we asked for your views on Saturday's 4-0 win over Kilmarnock. John: The performance against Killie was a surprise to many United fans. The Will Ferry situation is a difficult one, personally I would like to keep him as he is worth more on the pitch than pounds in the pocket of chairman Mark Ogren.

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Aug 30 • 7:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Editorial: World Business Chicago’s latest messaging conveniently dovetails with Brandon Johnson’s reelection case

Is World Business Chicago losing its way amid mayoral politics?

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Aug 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagotribune.com
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Late payments threaten business license of Chicago body removal contractor

The small funeral home company that holds the lucrative contract for the city’s body removal services may soon be dissolved due to its failure to pay business license fees to the state.

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Aug 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagotribune.com
Progressive candidate is gaining on top two rivals in N.H. congressional race

While the establishment-backed top contenders, Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan, are locked in a close contest, a progressive push by Carleigh Beriont may be gaining momentum.

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Aug 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • bostonglobe.com
Our Fat Tissue May 'Remember' Obesity, Even After We've Lost Weight

Another potential reason your diet isn't working.

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Aug 30 • 4:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
AI chatbots may be better than search engines in guarding against foreign propaganda

In a test, popular AI chatbots mostly debunked falsehoods spread by other countries and avoided uncritically spreading falsehoods better than search engines. AI summaries above search results fared worse.

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Aug 30 • 3:00 AM EDT • Technology • npr.org
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KIII 3 News

KIII 3NEWS is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas, operating to serve, inform and improve communities in the Coastal Bend. The station began broadcasting in South Texas on May 4, 1964. Today, KIII 3NEWS dominates one of the fastest-growing markets in Texas. The station’s service to the community and commitment to local news and weather coverage has consistently made it the Coastal Bend's news leader for decades.

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Aug 30 • 12:41 AM EDT • Business • youtube.com
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The sugar you ate as a baby may be affecting your health now, study finds

Researchers estimated the difference in telomere length was associated with a life expectancy increase of slightly more than two years.

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Aug 29 • 10:12 PM EDT • Health • wkrn.com
“Zombie” Cells Reveal a Surprising New Driver of Chronic Inflammation

Dysfunctional mitochondria may drive age-related inflammation by helping switch on inflammatory genes, and blocking SLC25A1 reduced that activity. As people age, senescent cells accumulate in the body. These so-called “zombie” cells have stopped dividing but remain metabolically active, releasing inflammatory molecules that can contribute to persistent inflammation associated with frailty, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and

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Aug 29 • 9:51 PM EDT • Technology • scitechdaily.com
Review: OnStage Playhouse’s ‘Mensa’ a smart drama about politics and listening

Salomón Maya’s new play is a cautionary tale about finding common ground before it’s too late

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Aug 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • sandiegouniontribune.com
UW Health officials address measles vaccine misconceptions

As measles cases across the state continue to rise, UW Health officials are addressing misconceptions people may have about the MMR vaccine.

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Aug 29 • 7:38 PM EDT • Health • wbay.com
Former Edmonton mayor lobbying for Oilers Entertainment Group

OEG seeking funding from federal housing ministry, DND for Village at Ice District housing

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Aug 29 • 7:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • rmoutlook.com
Analysis: Encouraging signs for new boss Jaissle

Newcastle fans may well have found themselves in the opposite position to Spurs supporters before the campaign had started - fearful of what was coming. Tonali was one of three key departures from St James' Park, along with captain Bruno Guimaraes, who went to Arsenal for £85m this month, and England winger Anthony Gordon after his £69m move to Barcelona. Manager Eddie Howe left on 31 July after nearly five successful years, which included guiding the Magpies to their first domestic trophy in 70 years with victory in the 2025 Carabao Cup.

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Aug 29 • 3:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Tim Steller’s column: Choosy Tucson governments seek ideal business fit

The Tucson area’s economy is in a malaise. Still, after last summer’s data-center debacle, elected officials are being choosy, maybe too choosy, about which industries to court.

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Aug 29 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • tucson.com
Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests ahead of New York City speech

This week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly declared his opposition to the event.

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Aug 29 • 12:38 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Infrastructure Summit and Fed reports: D-FW Business Datebook

The North Texas Commission hosts Infrastructure Summit with regional mayors, builders and state transportation officials. It's among several key business events in Dallas-Fort Worth this week.

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Aug 29 • 10:37 AM EDT • Business • dallasnews.com
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2,600 silver coins found in outskirts of Moscow may have been buried by a medieval plague victim

A hoard of silver coins has been unearthed near Moscow, revealing new information about money minting in the 15th century.

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Aug 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2

Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Aug 29 • 8:31 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Dogs may hold surprising clues to human longevity

Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns of small molecules in dogs’ blood were linked to longer or shorter lifespans in remarkably similar ways to those seen in people. These metabolic “fingerprints” could offer clues about the biological processes that drive aging, including metabolism, inflammation, and cellular stress.

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Aug 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Inside Novak Djokovic's scary health struggles that caused him to collapse on the court — as US Open insiders predict he might still have advantage

"Maybe this is the 25th major. Maybe this is the set of circumstances he’s been waiting for," one commentator told The Post.

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Aug 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • nypost.com
Boeing's Back in the Defense Business With a Big $131.2 Billion Order for New F-15 Fighters

Boeing's once-beleaguered defense business may drive future profits at the aerospace giant.

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Aug 29 • 7:50 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
5 Boring Small Business Ideas with Customers Who Pay Month After Month

These small business ideas may not have the most glamour, but they have something better: recurring revenue.

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Aug 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
California Passes AB-1856 For Open-Source Relief Over Age Verification

As an update to the May story about California's age verification law may end up exempting most Linux distributions, that AB-1856 bill has finally passed!

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Aug 29 • 6:48 AM EDT • Technology • phoronix.com
3 Steelers in danger of being cut before roster deadline

Here's a look at three Pittsburgh Steelers who may surprisingly be cut ahead of the 53-man roster deadline.

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Aug 29 • 6:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Boston Mayor Wu-aligned Super PAC spent $84K on challengers to senators she opposes

A Super PAC with ties to Wu has spent $84K+ supporting candidates challenging Nick Collins and William Brownsberger, two state senators she’s trying to knock off in Tuesday’s primary election.

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Aug 29 • 5:44 AM EDT • Politics • bostonherald.com
Why some companies may not be offering coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Some companies have said they are no longer offering health insurance coverage for GLP-1s for weight loss. Experts say this may be a "business decision."

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Aug 29 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
I've played Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and I think it might be the "definitive" game for the 40k setting it's aiming to be

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was playable at Gamescom this year, a game that Creative Assembly hopes to be the definitive 40k game. I think they may have done it

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Aug 29 • 5:01 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
How Investors May Respond To Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) After Sports Bets Are Ruled Not Swaps

A Ninth Circuit appeals court recently ruled that sports bets are not swaps, easing a potential regulatory burden for sports-betting operators including Flutter Entertainment and its US platform operations. This clarification strengthens the legal foundation for traditional sportsbooks relative to prediction-market platforms, potentially reshaping how different wagering formats are regulated and compete in the US market. We will now examine how this regulatory clarification around sports...

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Aug 29 • 4:22 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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Jersey private patients pay more but health misses income targets

New figures show how may patients opt for private care and how much money it raises.

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Aug 29 • 2:16 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
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Cortland County reports measles case; health officials track contacts, say public risk low

A person in Cortland County has been diagnosed with measles and is recovering at home, prompting local health officials to work to identify anyone who may have

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Aug 28 • 10:48 PM EDT • Health • cnycentral.com
Scientists Identify a Single Protein That May Control Cravings For Fatty Foods

Do we really choose our own diets?

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Aug 28 • 10:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
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Australia’s red soil may be hiding a massive clean energy source

Researchers have discovered that Western Australia’s iron-rich rocks can naturally generate hydrogen and that the process may be boosted to produce much larger amounts. If it can be scaled up, the vast formations beneath the Pilbara could become a major new source of low-emission energy for Australia and potentially the world.

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Aug 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look

The GTA VI extended-look trailer is full of clues, if you know where to look.

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Aug 28 • 6:08 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
As Maine reports more cyclosporiasis cases, health officials say outbreak may be slowing

The Maine CDC is reporting 49 cases of the illness, with 15 of those linked to the national outbreak.

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Aug 28 • 5:01 PM EDT • Health • pressherald.com
Burlington mayor meets with businesses over downtown disorder

A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Burlington’s City Hall to express their grievances.

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Aug 28 • 4:31 PM EDT • Business • wcax.com
Will Meta settlement reduce physical, mental health risks for young users?

Experts say many of its terms may help limit use, negative social comparisons, but regulation may still be necessary

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Aug 28 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • news.harvard.edu
Minnesota attorney general allows out-of-state acquisition of North Memorial Health

South Dakota-based Sanford Health may move forward in acquiring North Memorial Health next month after the hospital systems signed a 10-year oversight agreement with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. As part of the agreement, Sanford committed to maintaining hospital and emergency services at North Memorial’s Robbinsdale hospital, which is the health system’s flagship safety net […]

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Aug 28 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • minnesotareformer.com
Lonergan named to endowed chair in glass science

Kim Day, president of the TKD Foundation, poses with Dr. Charmayne Lonergan, the inaugural Richard K. Brow Chair of Glass Science. Photo by Andrew Layton/Missouri S&T Dr. Charmayne Lonergan has been named the inaugural Richard K. Brow Chair of Glass Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, effective Sept. 1. Lonergan is currently a...Continue Reading Lonergan named to endowed chair in glass science

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Aug 28 • 3:15 PM EDT • Science • news.mst.edu
Oglethorpe business dean: The real challenge isn't tariffs. It's uncertainty.

Oglethorpe Dean Stephen Craft explains why economic uncertainty, not tariff refunds, may drive business decisions going forward.

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Aug 28 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • oglethorpe.edu
Warsh says inflation still too high, interest rates may need to be raised

He addressed global banking leaders and finance ministers Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming

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Aug 28 • 12:37 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Warsh says inflation still too high, interest rates may need to be raised

He addressed global banking leaders and finance ministers Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming

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Aug 28 • 12:37 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers

Android 17 adds OS-wide ECH, local network permissions, default certificate transparency, and carrier-controlled 2G blocking.

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Aug 28 • 12:20 PM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
WATCH LIVE: Trumps bestows Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor
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Aug 28 • 11:27 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start at an Unusual Time

Pre-orders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may not open until Saturday, September 12, a day later than the company's usual schedule, according to a new report. Apple is set to hold its annual iPhone event on Wednesday, September 9, where the iPhone 18 Pro models, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are all expected to be announced.

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Aug 28 • 11:17 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer. This is what it means for the sport’s future

U.S. Soccer makes a move that may reform America's youth soccer landscape

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Aug 28 • 11:04 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
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What Not to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event

Apple's annual fall event takes place on Wednesday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro models, the first foldable iPhone, an Apple Watch Series 12, a fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and potentially AirPods 5. Apple may also make some additional new products available at its "Surprise and shine" event, but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that we don't expect to make an appearance this month.

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Aug 28 • 10:54 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Scientists May Have Proved a Century-Old Theory That the Vacuum of Space Isn’t Really Empty

Heisenberg said extreme magnetism would make nothingness bend light. A dead star just proved he was right.

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Aug 28 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • popularmechanics.com
Augusta Health Celebrates Five Years in Mayo Clinic Care Network

Membership brings leading clinical expertise and resources closer to patients in the community. FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA — Augusta Health is celebrating five years as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare providers with access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge, expertise, and resources. Through the membership, Augusta Health physicians, advanced practice […]

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Aug 28 • 10:09 AM EDT • Health • augustahealth.com
Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy Hints at Breaking From Tradition With Four-QB Roster

Given the efforts the rest of the cast outside Aaron Rodgers put in, Mike McCarthy may be ready to break from tradition and have four QBs on the roster.

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Aug 28 • 10:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
KPEX: New Korean pop culture expo to bring K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Food and more to NYC

KPEX: Korean Pop Culture Expo will launch May 29-31 at the Javits Center, bringing K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Comics, K-Games, K-Food, K-Beauty, and more under one

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Aug 28 • 9:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
Rockstar says GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS, while it's reportedly unsure about a 60 FPS performance mode

The GTA 6 extended look trailer was apparently captured on PS5. Maybe that's why people noticed some frame-rate choppiness. But what FPS will it run at?

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Aug 28 • 9:20 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Apple's M6 Mac Mini Gets First Pre-Order Discounts at Amazon

Amazon today has introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially launches on September 22. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Aug 28 • 8:50 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
New York's business climate faces pressure under Mamdani tax proposals

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's business advisor Robert Wolf discusses the environment in New York City as Mamdani proposes a tax-the-wealthy plan. Wolf analyzes the impact of tax hikes on high-value real estate.

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Aug 28 • 8:48 AM EDT • Business • foxnews.com
15 movies that flopped at the box office but became classics

Some of cinema’s most beloved classics started out as box-office duds. We’re looking back at 15 movies you may be surprised to learn flopped upon release.

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Aug 28 • 8:35 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Calcium testing for heart health may have limited value for many, study finds

The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of heart disease but may provide little insight for others.

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Aug 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

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Aug 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh faces pressure to show his hand

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his biggest speech yet on Friday, but investors may not hear what they want.

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Aug 28 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms

While a stunt involving fake polls may not have been an effort to rig prediction markets, concerns are growing ahead of the midterms about other attempts to influence the betting sites.

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Aug 28 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Kiss video at center of Lyons Township FOIA fight could impact Cook County Board, Congress races

Surveillance video showing a kiss between Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek has become a political flashpoint in both a Cook County board race and the race for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District.

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Aug 27 • 8:13 PM EDT • Politics • chicagotribune.com
Federal Committee Looks Backward as Autism Science Moves Forward

In its second meeting, federal autism committee advances plan that may stymie promising research

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Aug 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • medpagetoday.com
Scientists tracked 4,500 animals and found a surprising human effect

Scientists tracking thousands of animals found that our physical presence can reshape where wildlife moves and lives, sometimes as strongly as roads, cities, and other human development. Because different species reacted in very different ways, conservation efforts may need to become much more targeted.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science

“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged after May arrest for domestic incident, could face NFL suspension
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Packers RB arrested in May faces battery misdemeanor charge

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with two misdemeanors on Aug. 27. Both charges stem from his arrest in May.

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Aug 27 • 4:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
PAD significantly increases risk of AFib, new meta-analysis confirms

Clinicians may want to take a more proactive approach when managing PAD patients to ensure they minimize the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation.

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Twitch Reports Major Outages After ‘GTA 6’ Trailer Drops

The full trailer was exclusively streamed on Netflix, meaning fans without a subscription may have turned to Twitch streamers to watch the gameplay reveal.

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Karol G’s empowering Seattle concert brings Latin music to Lumen Field

Karol G performed at Lumen Field Wednesday, in what may be Seattle's hottest Latin music event of the summer.

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Early Cretaceous Footprints Appear To Come From The Largest Mammal Of The Dinosaur Era

At over 1.5 meters, maybe not all our mammalian predecessors were near the bottom of a dinosaur-ruled food chain.

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Trump keeps winning Republican primaries. His losses may be more revealing.

The president is 24-for-24 in Senate primaries and 214-for-218 in House races, according to a Fox News tracker

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San Ramon swim coach Ntatsos dives into city politics

Longtime San Ramon swim coach Paschalis Ntatsos is testing the waters of city politics this year, with the political newcomer's first-ever campaign for public office now underway as a three-way race for mayor ramps up ahead of the November election.

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Zohran Mamdani’s business council includes the CEOs of Chobani and Etsy. But Wall Street and Big Tech turned him down

The democratic socialist mayor is bringing leaders from Chobani, Etsy, RXR and more to City Hall—but several prominent executives didn’t join.

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Phillies news: Philadelphia may get big pitching boost before playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies are competing for a National League Wild Card spot. Left-handed relief pitcher Tanner Banks is currently out with a left forearm strain , however. Banks has not pitched since early July because of the injury but is expected to return in “mid-to-late September” according to MLB.com. Banks began his rehab assignment on […] The post Phillies news: Philadelphia may get big pitching boost before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“High-Deductible Health Plans Are Not the Answer”

In a new study, LDI Fellows found that high-deductible plans reduce health care spending at first, but may not slow spending growth over time.

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Greater New York Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Jaffe, who is legal counsel and a founder of the Multicultural Business Coalition, says New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's effort will be "disastrous" for business owners.

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Brain scan method may improve diagnosis, treatment of psychosis

Vanderbilt Health study identifies two previously unreported subtypes of psychosis based on an analysis of structural brain scans.

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Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands

Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect

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Details On KPEX: The Korean Pop Culture Expo Heading To NYC May 2027

Exclusive: More details on KPEX: The Korean Pop Culture Expo Is Heading To NYC in May 2027 Led by the same people who brought Anime NYC, KPEX is NY's next Hallyu Con.

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SCAI asks ABIM to rethink policy on PCI volume reporting requirements

Procedural volume reporting requirements may have made since when PCI was still a relatively new procedure. Now, however, SCAI and its members think it is time for the policy to evolve.

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GTA 6 Netflix extended look: What time it releases today

We might finally see some non-leaked gameplay, maybe.

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Saints vs. Cowboys: Quarterback Matchup

Cowboys are in a hot backup QB battle just like the Saints this matchup may determine who wins that job for both teams

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GLP-1s may have a host of other health benefits. Just ask these people

Here is what scientists currently know about GLP-1s, and where hype may be getting ahead of the evidence.

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Trump hints he may sanction Chinese banks for doing business with Iran

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Your dislike of eating bugs may be 9,000 years old

Ancient teeth and human DNA are revealing a surprising history of insect eating. Modern humans in northern Eurasia appear to have eaten insects only occasionally, while Neanderthals may have consumed them much more regularly. Populations near the tropics also retained genes that make insect exoskeletons easier to digest.

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Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust

Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
“I jumped from my chair” – Astronomers spot Betelgeuse’s hidden companion

Astronomers have captured their clearest image yet of Betelgeuse’s long-suspected companion, potentially ending a search that lasted about 100 years. The surprisingly massive hidden star could help explain Betelgeuse’s changing brightness and may influence its future supernova.

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You don’t have to agree with AOC’s politics to support the public conversation she started for American women

Her politics may divide Americans, but the doctors argue the fertility conversation she started shouldn’t.

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Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • fortune.com
Scottie Scheffler cruises to final FedEx Cup points lead. It may not matter

Who made the final 30 on the FedEx Cup points list entering the Tour Championship?

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Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.

Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.

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Arts District businesses win changes to planned parking rates, restrictions, mayor says
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States are trying policy prescriptions to mitigate youth mental health issues related to social media use. What works and what doesn’t?

Teaching young people how to be savvy with TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube may be parents’ best bet for helping their kids skirt some deleterious effects of social media overuse.

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Vitamin C won’t prevent most colds, but it may do one small thing

The belief that huge doses of vitamin C can ward off colds was popularized more than 50 years ago by Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling. Since then, larger studies have found that vitamin C does not prevent most people from catching a cold, although regularly taking it may make severe symptoms slightly shorter or milder.

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Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%

Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men. In a nationally representative study of more than 17,000 U.S. men, those who ate more ultra-processed foods, including soft drinks, packaged snacks, cereals, and processed meats, had roughly 24% to 31% higher risks of prostate cancer after accounting for factors such as age, smoking, race and ethnicity, and poverty status.

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Adding Anxiety and Suicide Screening to Depression Screening Identifies More At-Risk Adolescents

Depression screening alone missed more than half of adolescents with mental health concerns; combining anxiety and suicide risk assessments with it may reveal additional positive screens.

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WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

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WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

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