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Student scientists warm up at home before heading to national science fair
Scientific research can be both time consuming and tedious when designing a project that can achieve meaningful and accurate results. Wrangell High School students were honored for doing just …
Patriots Rookie Class Is Far Better Than The Rankings Show
Justin Melo ranks the Patriots' 2026 draft class 24th, but Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas are proving that number is wrong. Here is why the local squad is elite.
Backlash grows as 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' continues to represent the most painfully, miserably weak writing in all of Blizzard (12.1.5 SPOILERS)
I'm convinced Blizzard wants me to hate WoW: Retail, as backlash grows to one of its weakest character deaths in recent memory. Maybe ... ever?
Hochul and Blakeman trade barbs in only governor debate
The candidates clashed over immigration enforcement, utility costs, crime and more.
Write-in Democrat vies with Gebhard for 48th Senate District seat
Coming off a heated GOP primary, Republican Sen. Chris Gebhard faces a Berks County Democrat who won a spot on the ballot through a write-in campaign.
YMCA camp in Honolulu turns fall break into a science adventure
The YMCA of Honolulu wrapped up "STEAM Camp" over fall break, teaching students important science skills. The camp is a place where Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math engage students.
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs and economic strain from trade disputes that have squeezed farmers.
Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings
According to NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston, the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of signing forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year extension.Friedman appeared to be the first to break the news, followed just moments later by Johnston.Johnston wrote in a post on X, “Alex DeBrincat scored two goals tonight, and word […] The post Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.
Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News
The waiting game surrounding Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs keeps stretching further, and the latest development doesn’t mark an end in sight.ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department completed its review of records tied to Jacobs’ case and determined that “certain records could be released with appropriate redactions.” An update […] The post Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News appeared first on HEAVY.
YMCA camp in Honolulu turns fall break into a science adventure
The YMCA of Honolulu wrapped up "STEAM Camp" over fall break, teaching students important science skills. The camp is a place where Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math engage students.
Tennessee Titans land elite playmaker in latest PFF mock draft
The winless Tennessee Titans are projected to land the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and could target star WR Jeremiah Smith.
High school sports roundup for Oct. 12, 2026
Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-2 22-25, 23-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-13 Lynnwood top individual stats: Evelyn Hall: 4 aces, 11 kills Jordana Leme Pezzano: 3 aces, 30 assists Audrey Williams: […]
Aaron Sorkin says he thinks about reviving ‘The West Wing’ ‘every day’: ‘I miss it’
‘The Social Reckoning’ writer-director Aaron Sorkin says he spends ‘a couple of seconds every day’ thinking about reviving his hit, Emmy-winning series, ‘The West Wing.’
St. Louis wants to rewrite the rules that kept politics out of City Hall hiring. Mayor speaks out.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach marry 4 years after their shocking ‘GMA3’ office romance went public
Former ‘Good Morning America’ anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach got married in Arkansas on TK date, nearly four years after their scandalous office romance was revealed.
Drake Bell Slams SAG-AFTRA for Losing Health Insurance: Don't Be Actor
Drake Bell has slammed SAG-AFTRA after losing his health insurance, writing 'Do not become an actor.'
Bexar County commissioners back BAMC amid Methodist Healthcare's plans for Level II trauma center
The Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday reaffirming its support for Brooke Army Medical Center’s role in regional trauma care. The vote comes as Methodist Healthcare seeks designation as a Level II trauma facility — a move the court says could affect trauma case distribution and jeopardize BAMC’s mission without coordinated regional assessment.
UNC sets football season openers for 2027, 2028
The Tar Heels moved games against FCS opponents North Alabama and North Carolina A&T to late August.
City becomes hub for booming Esports industry
A former car showroom in Sunderland is transformed into a multimillion-pound Esports arena.
Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal
Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
When 1 + 1 = 1: The Miserable Math Behind Many Media Mergers
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) The last few issues of this newsletter have circled two topics: September’s streaming viewership and all the Paramount/Skydance/Warner Bros./Discovery merger news. I’m happy to say on the Streaming Ratings Report front, we’ll be all caught up by early next week, then the SRR will come out on a tight weekly schedule. Then, after today, I’ll have slayed my PSWbD dragon. It’s such a big story, it demanded multiple issues. With the announcement of a name (just Skydance) and executive team, though, I think we can almost close the book on this story. In terms of topics, it becomes just another studio to cover. So today, I have one last set of takes on that merger. As I’ve sat with it, reading about who was staying and who was going, a big worry crystallized in my brain, and I gotta get that take out. Plus, I still owe you a host of “ugliness” that didn’t fit in my previous “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” takes. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - As Paramount Shuffles Deck Chairs, Will They Build or Consolidate? On social media—I try to avoid most social media platforms, but sometimes I end up checking in—the best joke I saw about the announcement of the new name of Skydance was from fellow reporter Claire Atkinson who pointed out… Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one. Later, though, I saw another Twitter response (that later got deleted, so I can’t shout the person out) that did give me pause. The person noted that the Titanic film made the better analogy: a super expensive project everyone in the town doubted that went on to conquer the globe. So yeah: on one hand, the image of the Titanic recalls the actual ship and its infamous end, but that clip is from a movie which proved the doubters wrong. So for all the skepticism of the latest massive media merger, one could wonder which way this one goes. Does it crash like the Titanic or rise to glory like Titanic, the movie? Either way, this deal is “Titanic”, looking at the massive debt required to close the deal, which is not going well when it comes to borrowing costs for Paramount… …or borrowing costs for Oracle. But I’ve started to get worried about another outcome: the sum of this merger will be smaller and weaker and less profitable than its former parts. In other words, one plus one won’t equal three or two, but an even smaller number. Skydance paid to take a traditional studio off the board, but they won’t really capture the upside. Let me explain what I mean, but first, let’s look at the series of news that inspired this thought. Skydance Sets Its Leadership Team As soon as the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros.-Discovery merger closed, the new leadership team announced a new name—Skydance, which I’ll use going forward—and a new executive leadership team. You’ve probably read through all the executive shuffling, but if you haven’t, here’s a quick, incomplete summary, in rough order of importance: Mattel’s CEO Ynon Kreiz—who previously ran Maker Studios—joined as co-CEO with David Ellison. HBO/HBO Max’s Casey Bloys will stay and run streaming. Former head of streaming for Paramount-Skydance Cindy Holland—who was also at Netflix—will depart. The former heads of Warner Bros.—Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca—are out. The film studios will be run by Dana Goldstein and Josh Greenstein. George Cheeks of Paramount will run Skydance TV, controlling all the TV production units. In comic book news, the DC films will still be run by Peter Gunn and Peter Safran. Lastly, the head of CNN, Mark Thompson, will stay in place. Let’s quickly opine on the particulars before diving into the broad ramifications. We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Who I like and dislike in their next gigs… Why I think this consolidation will likely leave Skydance worse off… The math behind which mergers succeed and which don’t… A lot more ugliness in this merger… And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Scarlett Johansson-Produced ‘Assassins’ Competition Show Greenlit at Peacock
The competition series will be executive produced by Johansson, Brien Meagher and Rhett Bachner for B17 Entertainment
Commentary: Memphis, Shelby County officials do little to mobilize voter engagement
Memphis and Shelby County elected officials are doing little to engage voters and promote turnout, writes Rev. Earle Fisher.
The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude
Called WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft, respectively, the open-source applications are written in Rust with Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, as the Adobe replicas were, and are available for...
Lions' Jameson Williams' celebration fine rescinded because 'marijuana is legal'
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams had a fine rescinded upon appeal because he successfully argued "marijuana is legal in some states."
Doctors may be getting childhood obesity wrong, new research suggests
A Lancet Commission definition of clinical obesity cuts pediatric rates sharply by requiring evidence of health complications beyond body mass index.
Prominent NBA Writer Places Lofty Expectations on Boston Celtics
The new-look Celtics enter the regular season as one of the NBA’s biggest wild cards.
Greta Gerwig debuts first look at an epic, full-hearted 'Narnia' for Netflix
Greta Gerwig has debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" that offers a full-hearted adaptation of C | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Freshman UCF WR Hornes Scores First Career Receiving TD
The former blue-chip recruit showcased his elite ball skills against Oklahoma State, securing a pivotal game-tying score as the Knights’ depth-heavy receiving corps continues to emerge.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
Texas health officials have proposed cutting funding for a program that helps autistic children communicate. The Children's Autism Program offers therapy at reduced costs, but the Texas Health and Human Services Commission wants to eliminate it due to budget cuts.
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams wins appeals on gesture fines
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams can cancel a few checks to the NFL.
Samuel Williams Honored with E. O. Lawrence Award
Awarded for creating transformative performance modeling tools and algorithms that help supercomputers run more efficiently.
Fox Entertainment Partners With Hartbeat for Vertical IP Development, Distribution
The new partnership gives Fox first look at films and TV series developed from select Hartbeat labels' microseries.
Trump to fly 3,400 miles to Alaska in hopes of saving a Senate seat
With Republicans all but writing off their chances of winning Senate races in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
These 2 Friends Quit Their Blue-Collar Jobs to Sell BBQ. They Weren’t Making Money Until They Broke Every Rule About How BBQ Should Taste.
They spent years selling food on weekends while working day jobs. When they finally quit everything, they made a bet most people told them was wrong.
Vibrant Ingredients Names Marie Wright Chief Science & Innovation Officer
Technical and innovation leader joins Vibrant to integrate capabilities and drive customer-focused growth...
Lucian Piane, Former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Songwriter and Judge, Dies at 46
The former guest judge was behind many of the show’s popular songs
Streaming deal: Get 2 months of Paramount+ Premium for $0.99/month
Lock in two months of the ad-free Premium tier for less than $2 total with this code.
CWRU receives record $15M gift for special needs dental care
The $15 million gift from Bill and Chloe Cornell will establish a health center for patients with special needs at Case Western Reserve.
Chuck Lorre explains why he had an ‘initial reluctance’ to hire Anna Faris for ‘Mom’
‘Mom’ showrunner Chuck Lorre explained in his new memoir, ‘Sitcom,’ why he was apprehensive to hire Anna Faris as the show’s lead.
LeBron James: 'Don’t write off OKC just yet'
LeBron James: 'Don’t write off OKC just yet'
Mathews: Gulf Coast Business Council is elevating the Coast's most important conversation
For nearly two years, I’ve been writing about a compelling case for action: Coastal Mississippi has the assets of a much bigger economy and the habits of a
Trump asks Greece Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign after allegations of improper conduct: White House
The White House says President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has been asked to resign after coming under severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
How a St. Louis sixth-grader turned her love of space into a published book
Inspired by her love of space and science, Ava-Marie McDonald turned a handwritten story into a published adventure, "The Moon Crystal."
Arizona State Council Focuses on Workers, Growth and Political Action
The IAM's Arizona State Council has wrapped up its 2026 Fall Conference, bringing together about 30 union leaders, delegates, and guests to discuss the future of working families across the state. The conference was led by Council President Steve Nickel, with special guest IAM Western Territory General Vice President Robert "Bobby" Martinez also was in
‘I Got That Completely Wrong’ — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure
‘I got that completely wrong’ — Dan Houser explains why he thinks Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 ‘failed’.
In Trump’s pardons for public officials, Republicans win most of the mercy
They include at least 11 of 15 Republican members of Congress convicted of wrongdoing over the past two decades
Rams vs. Cardinals odds: Opening lines for Week 6 matchup
The Los Angeles Rams host the Arizona Cardinals next week, and FanDuel has the Rams favored at the time of this writing by 12.5 points. 12.5 points is a rather large spread, so keep you eye on that line to move, though it’s no real surprise the Rams are favored even after their rather tough […]
Amy Grant on How Her Health Journey Influenced New Album
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant joins TODAY to discuss "The Me That Remains," her first album of original music in more than a decade. The musician opens up about how overcoming her recent health issues influenced the new music. "I'm good," Grant says, adding, "I'm firing on all pistons."
The price for this 1 grocery item just keeps climbing (Business Matters grocery tracker)
Average prices for multiple common grocery goods tracked by Syracuse.com are falling. But one keeps rising in a big way.
Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Best 10 Teams
With Monday Night Football wrapping up on October 12, 2026, it’s time for the Week 6 NFL power rankings. These are my top ten teams through the first five weeks of the 2026 NFL regular season, based on performance, scoring margins, and offensive and defensive production. TeamRankings provided the average scoring and team turnover margins. […] The post Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Best 10 Teams appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Jordan Spieth Confirms Health Breakthrough For PGA Tour Return
Jordan Spieth says his body is finally ready for competition after years of wrist surgery, marking a crucial stage in his comeback attempt.
My Turn | Are Big Ten schools in the entertainment business?
Overall, Big Ten athletic departments spend about 10 percent of the total amount that their schools spend on academics, Michael LeRoy writes.
Fox News Power Rankings: As the House falls, the Senate stays in play
Democrats' generic ballot lead is wider than the 2018 blue wave, pushing the House forecast toward a potential 237-seat Democratic majority.
‘Honky Tonk Highway’ brings country musical to Cedar Rapids
In an interview ahead of the show’s Oct. 15-18 run at CSPS, composer Rob Nassif talked about the inspiration for “Honky Tonk Highway,” the challenges of writing country music and his hopes for the SPT Theatre production.
Opinion | Wyoming health insurance task force deserves another year on the job
"BearCare” catastrophic coverage plan wasn’t found to be as helpful as expected to reduce costs, but there are many ideas to explore, columnist Kerry Drake writes.
'It was one of my darker secrets': Chuck Lorre looks back on Scientology, ‘Roseanne,’ Charlie Sheen
Former musician, Scientologist and Charlie Sheen punching bag Chuck Lorre created some of the biggest sitcoms in television history. Now he's written a dishy, thoughtful how-I-did-it memoir.
Michael Che's sense of humor is definitely darker than Weekend Update
'Saturday Night Live' writer and performer Michael Che returns to Netflix with his first special in five years, testing jokes about race, language and politics, and opening with material about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
More Americans say Trump has prioritized his personal business interests than the country as a whole - AP-NORC
When it comes to allegations that he has profited from the presidency, 41% believe President Trump has done something illegal and 18% think his actions have been unethical but not illegal. Another 18% feel he’s done nothing wrong.
Counterpoint | No conspiracy in delayed arrival of ‘Health Care for All’ analysis
"As authors of the legislation, we told MDH that we want the study to be thorough and done well, rather than rushed to meet a specific timeline," write state lawmakers John Marty and Liz Reyer.
Trillions Of Particles Pass Through You Every Second. What They Are
Neutrinos have always fascinated scientists as they pass through everything that's there on the plant, like Marvel's fictional character Juggernaut (though not like a wrecking ball).
‘Not Exactly What I Want To See Puka Nacua Doing’ — Sports Doctor Flags Rams WR’s Risky Play vs. Bills
Fans couldn’t have asked for a better Monday Night Football matchup as the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills delivered a thriller at SoFi Stadium. Although Josh Allen and the Bills came out on top with a 37-34 overtime victory, the Rams kept the game close and forced overtime in the final seconds of regulation.
A Taiwan School of Music? Rethinking Identity, Politics, and Aesthetics
Written by Min-Erh Wang. This article examines the conceptualisation of a “Taiwan School of Music” within contemporary musicology. Exploring the intersection of music, postcolonial agen…
CSU Theatre brings haunting tale of Dracula to life with a feminist twist
This fall, Colorado State University Theatre’s play was the classic tale of “Dracula,” written by Bram Stoker, but told with a feminist twist. Written by Kate Hamill and directed by Saffron Henke, CSU associate professor of theatre, “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” brought a whole new message to the original Gothic horror story, emphasizing women’s...
Week 7 Nebraska volleyball grades
Nebraska volleyball notched another perfect week with wins against Indiana and Wisconsin. Sports writer Danny Berg highlights the best parts from the perfect week.
Commentary: The time for keeping beluga whales captive for our entertainment has passed
Editor’s Note: Since this column was written, another transferred beluga died on Oct. 7.
A Former Seattle TV Anchor Had No Idea Anyone Would Listen to His Podcast. Now 100 Countries Do.
Mark Wright traded the Spokane and Seattle newsrooms for a podcast about weight and metabolism. The show now reaches 100 countries.
Anti-Troy Jackson ad runs in Oregon, not Maine
A Republican super PAC trying to influence a crucial Senate race in Maine spent thousands of dollars running an attack ad in the wrong Portland, targeting voters thousands of miles away in Oregon.
Political Considerations Increasingly Shape College Decision
The third iteration of the Art & Science Group poll finds that more students on both the left and the right are ruling out institutions based on the political climate of their states.
‘Boy Meets World’ star Matthew Lawrence has spinoff idea for Jack and Eric
‘Boy Meets World’ star Matthew Lawrence has a spinoff idea for his character, Jack, and Will Friedle’s Eric.
UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com
Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.
3 Players 76ers Must Hold Onto Going Into Regular Season
The rotation is coming into shape for the Philadelphia 76ers, but there may be some players throwing a wrench in the plan.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
FSU WR Robinson Lost NFL Money Returning to Seminoles
Last season, Florida State WR Duce Robinson was a 1,000-yard receiver and, with his 6-foot-6 frame, was a projected high pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Robinson chose to return to Florida State for another season. That was a mistake, considering his reduced production so far this season.
Steelers will be without Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek vs. Buccaneers
Steelers will be without another pair of wide receivers vs. Buccaneers.
Trent Sherfield elevated for Week 5 game
Bills WR Trent Sherfield available to play in Week 5 after elevation
Trump Finds a New Scapegoat
Just ahead of the midterm elections, the president again surprises Ukraine.
Report: Epic Games goes all-in on AI for Disney collaboration
No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
Getting candidates on the record about Georgia’s health care crisis
The Higher Education Healthcare Initiative has released a new set of on-the-record interviews with both major candidates for Georgia governor.
An Ad Targeting Susan Collins’s Opponent, Troy Jackson, Airs in the Wrong Portland
An executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.
What's wrong with Shohei Ohtani?
It's been a little while since Shohei Ohtani looked like the world's best baseball player. Why the Dodgers star is struggling.
Dan Quinn Knows Commanders Clock Management Issues "Can't Happen"
Head coach Dan Quinn explains what went wrong in the Washington Commanders' tie against the New York Giants
There Are So Many Things Wrong with What the DOJ Is Doing to Rep. Ilhan Omar
Xenophobia and racism almost certainly played a role in why her residence was searched by homeland security agents.
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
‘VisionQuest’ review: ‘WandaVision’ sequel an excellent examination of humanity
“VisionQuest,” the final part of the MCU’s “WandaVision” trilogy premiering Wednesday, is the best MCU show since “WandaVision,” writes our reviewer.
Orlando Magic's Sean Sweeney Gets Honest After Loss to Cavs
Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney detailed what went wrong for his team in a 119-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
He says Amazon nearly wrecked his business; he still shops on it
The Bed Scrunchie company made $4.5 million before Amazon deactivated its seller account. But one of the founders still can't quit shopping there.
Nivea shares health update, announces new music on ‘The Tamron Hall Show’
Singer and songwriter Nivea shared an update on her health during a recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. Earlier this year, she revealed on the YouTube series The Cadillac Chronicles that she had been diagnosed with leukemia and is now in remission. During her Oct. 7 interview with Hall, Nivea announced she is preparing […]
A.J. Brown may return to practice field soon
Patriots WR A.J. Brown may be cleared for practice this week ahead of Week 6 game
Jalen Coker may return to lineup in Week 6
Panthers WR Jalen Coker seems likely to return with good practice week
Serious knee injury for Tom Kennedy
Lions WR Tom Kennedy expected to have surgery after Week 5 injury
Jeff Bezos Thinks Politicians Are Blaming the Wrong Culprit as Socialism Gains Ground
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is weighing in on the growing appeal of socialism, arguing that some politicians are pointing fingers at the wrong culprit. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier that air...
Bipartisan lawmakers criticize Trump's diesel deal with Russia
On Monday, the president defended the deal, writing on Truth Social that he "made the right choice for the American People"
Bipartisan lawmakers criticize Trump's diesel deal with Russia
On Monday, the president defended the deal, writing on Truth Social that he "made the right choice for the American People"
Name-calling politics birthed ‘Oxford County bear’ symbol
A writer tried to insult Maine farmers, and Democrats in the 19th century took the symbol for their own.