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ATEEZ announces 2027 world tour, sets January kickoff in Incheon
K-pop group ATEEZ will return to the global stage in 2027 with a world tour spanning Asia, Europe and the Americas, extending its momentum ahead of...
GIA Hong Kong: Inviting the public to discover the science and wonder of natural diamonds
Behind the brilliant sparkle of every natural diamond lies a geological miracle formed deep within the earth over billions of years. To deepen public appreciation for these natural treasures, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world’s leading authority on gemmology and creator of the 4Cs, is highlighting the scientific magic behind diamonds. GIA is helping enthusiasts, consumers, and industry professionals see natural diamonds in a whole new light while empowering the next generation of talent through its comprehensive educational programmes in Hong Kong.
Jessica Lange says FX was ‘too f---ing cheap’ to do 1 key thing for “American Horror Story ”stars on set
“That’s still a bone of contention for me,” Lange said while seated next to Sarah Paulson at a PaleyFest event.
Jessica Lange says FX was ‘too f---ing cheap’ to do 1 key thing for ‘AHS’ stars on set
Jessica Lange says FX was ‘too f---ing cheap’ to do one key thing for ‘American Horror Story’ actors on set: ‘That’s still a bone of contention for me,’ she said.
Opinion | Health Savings Accounts Can Curb Rising Costs
Congress should expand a tool that lets Americans keep more of their money and spend less on healthcare.
America’s elected officials are living in fear
An investigation found that over a two-year period from 2024 to August of this year, thousands of violent threats inundated the lives of elected officials in unprecedented ways.
'Other Mommy' scares up N. American box office win
Horror flick "Other Mommy" starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain debuted atop the North American box office with $27.5 million in ticket sales, while awards hopeful "The Social Reckoning" flopped with...
Pope Leo to have surgery to remove lung nodule
Speaking during his regular Sunday blessing, the American-born pope said doctors discovered the nodule in a localized, “very initial phase.”
‘Other Mommy’ tops the box office with $27.5M; ‘The Social Reckoning’ opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters.
'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
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'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters | 830 WCCO
'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters.
'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film “Other Mommy” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters.
The ABCD of US politics: American-born Combative Desis face MAGA heat
The daughter of Indian immigrants is challenging one of New York’s most powerful Democrats. In Colorado, an Indian-American Republican is running for attorney general.
The overlooked businesses making Americans rich
The overlooked businesses making Americans rich
Trump really wants to make ‘super intelligence’ happen. Is it going to happen?
Unable to convince Americans to embrace the AI data centers they hate, President Trump is instead exercising the one power he believes is absolute in the presidency: a rebrand.
Trump proclaims US 'golden age' of science
At a tech summit, the US president announced what he called the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades, with new "national missions" to inspire the American people. But where exactly is the money going?
Pope Reveals Health Scare Ahead of Major Trip
The American pontiff will undergo surgery this week, the Vatican said.
UConn Baseball: Magical Season Ends For Huskies Alum Anthony Kay
The Chicago White Sox lost to the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Saturday night in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
The Watch: U.S. Pharmacy Closures Are Deepening Inequities
Millions of Americans are left without access to prescription medications … Military and outdoor workers face the highest rates of death from heat … and more.
Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms
President Donald Trump shows no signs of budging from a trade policy that many Americans don't like as the midterm elections loom.
Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms
President Donald Trump shows no signs of budging from a trade policy that many Americans don't like as the midterm elections loom.
Latest Duke Chronicle Player Preview: Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje
Nick Arnold || Brock Davis || Maxime Meyer || Jacob Theodosiou || Sebastian Wilkins || Bryson Howard || Drew Scharnowski We missed this on Saturday, but here is the latest Duke Chronicle Player Preview, this time featuring freshman JoJo Boumtje Boumtje. Boumtje Boumtje was out of the spotlight as an American teenager playing for FC Barcelona, but the basketball public caught on pretty quickly after […]
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Day earns State Star Award Dean Day, center director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University, has been named the 2026 Louisiana SBDC State Star. The […]
Endemol Shine Brasil and Globo Join Forces to Co-Create Major Global Entertainment IP
Endemol Shine Brasil, part of Banijay Latin America, a leading force in Brazilian entertainment, and Globo, Latin America’s largest media company, have entered into a partnership to co-create new formats with the ambition to become the next generation of internationally successful franchises. The collaboration brings together the creative and strategic strength of Endemol Shine Brasil, […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Recommends Science-Based Thresholds to Target Dangerous Enhanced Kratom Products
Kratom products credit: CDPH DEA takes action based on updated recommendation from HHS October 11, 2026 - WASHINGTON - On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services relesed the following: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided a new recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that establishes science-based thresholds for 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI), potent opioid compounds associated with products marketed as kratom. The Department of Justice today announced that DEA issued new Notices of Intent reflecting HHS’ updated scientific analysis and recommendations, including a new Notice of Intent for 7-OH and MGPI incorporating HHS’ recommended concentration and ratio thresholds. Following a review of available scientific data and comments, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine, M.D., recommended that DEA use concentration or ratio-based thresholds to determine which products containing 7-OH and MGPI are subject to Schedule I control for purposes of temporary scheduling of these substances under the Controlled Substances Act. The recommendation is designed to target concentrated or chemically altered products while distinguishing them from natural botanical kratom products, which may contain trace amounts of 7-OH and MGPI. “We are drawing a clear line between natural kratom and dangerous, enhanced opioid products,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We listened to the public, followed the science, and developed a clear recommended threshold for temporary scheduling that targets concentrated 7-OH and MGPI without sweeping natural botanical kratom into Schedule I. The Trump Administration will continue taking decisive action against dangerous products that fuel addiction while making sure our policies are grounded in rigorous science.” Under the recommendation, 7-OH and MGPI would be controlled in Schedule I for purposes of temporary scheduling when either substance alone, or their combined amount when both are present: Exceeds 1 milligram per gram in solid powders, encapsulated material, or other solid forms, or exceeds 1 milligram per milliliter in liquid preparations; or When the mass of mitragynine present divided by the mass of 7-OH, or MGPI, or the combined amount of 7-OH and MGPI if both present, is less than 100. The ratio-based approach reflects the alkaloid composition of natural kratom products and provides a way to identify products intentionally enhanced or concentrated with 7-OH or MGPI. Available scientific data indicate that 7-OH occurs naturally in botanical kratom at relatively low or trace levels, while some evidence reviewed by FDA suggests MGPI may also occur at trace levels in some natural or kratom-derived products. FDA's scientific review found that 7-OH is substantially more potent than morphine in preclinical studies, with available data indicating approximately two to nine times greater potency depending on the study. FDA also identified evidence supporting a meaningful risk of opioid-like physical dependence and withdrawal from MGPI. “Our recommendation gives DEA a scientifically supportable framework to distinguish natural botanical kratom from products that have been concentrated or manipulated to deliver dangerous levels of potent opioid compounds,” said Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine, M.D. “This approach allows us to focus on the products that pose the greatest threat to public health.” In July 2025, following an FDA scientific and medical evaluation, HHS recommended that 7-OH above a specified threshold be placed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. In July 2026, DEA announced its intent to temporarily schedule 7-OH above a specified threshold, and HHS simultaneously sought public comment on the proposed threshold. DEA subsequently temporarily placed MGPI and two synthetic 7-OH derivatives, MGM-15 and MGM-16, in Schedule I. Since then, questions have emerged about how scheduling could affect natural botanical kratom products potentially containing trace amounts of MGPI. The new HHS recommendation responds to those concerns by providing DEA with a more precise threshold based on both the concentration of 7-OH and MGPI and their relationship to mitragynine, the predominant alkaloid in kratom. HHS and FDA will continue working with DEA to protect Americans from dangerous concentrated and synthetic opioid products while ensuring federal policy is grounded in the best available science. Source: HHS
School politics class: How the Supreme Court greenlit America’s gerrymandering battle
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Letter to the Editor, Sunday, Oct. 11
Press Democrat readers share their thoughts on the state of America, ageism in politics and more.
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Chris Simms questions NBC exit as fans weigh in
Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms says he was surprised to lose his role on NBC’s Football Night in America despite receiving positive feedback.
Political Polarization Science Is Stuck on America, Landmark Review Warns
A landmark Nature Communications review warns that nearly half of all political polarization research focuses on the United States, producing findings and interventions that may not apply to the rest of the world.
Rural MAHA followers say health of communities hasn't improved
A poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think it has benefited them.
How rural Utah became the front line of America’s AI data center backlash
Officials who approved permits are losing seats. Hundreds of projects are stalled. Researchers say water and transparency are the breaking point
Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows
Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.
Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific
The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.
Brewers Name Jacob Misiorowski NLCS Game 1 Starter Vs Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers have officially named Jacob Misiorowski their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The hard-throwing right-hander will take the mound Sunday night at American Family Field as Milwaukee looks to get off to a strong start in a rematch of last year’s [...]
Weekend Reading on Women's Representation: Arizona Congress Candidate Speaks Out About Her Rape, 'It’s OK to Talk About It’: Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President?
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! —Friday, Oct. 9, marked 115 years since the men of California went to the polls to decide whether the women they lived alongside would be permitted to join them there. —Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic nominee in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District with a real chance to upset her opponent, was reportedly raped while fixing one of her yard signs. "She chose to share her story because she knows many survivors struggle in silence, and she hopes that by speaking about her experience, others will know they are not alone," said a campaign spokesperson. —Pew Charitable Trust reports that 37 percent of Americans now believe a woman will not be elected president in their lifetime. I urge women like AOC to seriously consider a presidential bid in 2028. —The poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature for her genre-defying work. Since 1901, the Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded 122 times to 104 men and just 18 women. ... and more.
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market, families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the
Stomach-turning sexually transmitted infection is on the rise — and standard medicines are failing
Shigella bacteria are becoming harder to treat as drug-resistant strains rise, and doctors warn Americans should be concerned but not panicked.
Rain from Isaias prompts NASCAR to delay Charlotte-area race
Qualifying for the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday was canceled, NASCAR officials said.
A clock change dilemma pits science vs. politics
Daylight is already fading, and soon Americans will set back the clocks too.
What Shapes Independent Political Identity?
The increase of independent political identities has significant implications for the basic functioning of American democracy.
How to watch the Texas vs Oklahoma game today
Texas football plays Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 2026. Looking for information on Saturday's Red River Rivalry game? You're in the right place.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang receives National Medal of Science for turning gaming GPUs into AI powerhouses
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang received the National Medal of Science for advancing GPUs into general-purpose computing engines that power modern AI.
Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s employers rely on it.
The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”
Battenfeld: Maura Healey’s Trump tactic is why Americans hate politics
The incumbent Massachusetts governor was allowed by a weak moderator to dodge every question. The late, legendary Tim Russert would never have tolerated that.
Don't let America lose our title as world leader in research
The United States spent more than two centuries becoming a world leader in science and humanities research, but we’re quickly losing that title.
Don't let America lose our title as world leader in research
The United States spent more than two centuries becoming a world leader in science and humanities research, but we’re quickly losing that title.
What parents need to know about Trump Account stock donations
Donors will now be able to gift stock to American children. It's free money, but that doesn't mean parents shouldn't have questions.
Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go
Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.
Terms limits could help to stem the divisiveness in American politics [letter]
Tom Tillett’s Oct. 3 LNP | LancasterOnline column on town hall meetings was right to the point (“Town halls have become a casualty of the Trump era’s divisive politics”).
John Turley: Who pays for American politics? (Opinion)
In January 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential and controversial campaign-finance decisions in modern American history. In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Court
Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans
President Trump sought to inject the Genoese explorer into the current political conversation.
2026 Week 6 Preview: Tulane Green Wave @ Army Black Knights
Two high-powered rushing attacks meet in West Point for the first time since the 2024 American title game.
Billi Hunt named Iowa State vice president for external relations
Billi Hunt, executive director of America’s Cultivation Corridor since 2018, has been named Iowa State University’s vice president for external relations, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Hunt, an Iowa State alumna, will begin her new role Oct. 12. Hunt has more than 25 years of experience in government affairs, strategic partnerships, communications,…
How Bishop Budde navigates politics in her preaching
So often we become fixated on how our spiritual leaders are navigating political, personal and public matters that we forget we have our own challenges in prayer.
Keys to Success: Tulane vs. Army
The Green Wave will look to get off on the right foot in American Conference play.
Mingarelli elected a new fellow of the American Physical Society
Yale physicist Chiara Mingarelli was cited for contributions in pulsar timing array theory and gravitational-wave astrophysics.
Trump says he is 'resurrecting' Christopher Columbus ahead of federal holiday
The president said the Italian explorer who landed in the Americas in 1492 is a hero
Poll: Young voters think there is too much money in politics
A new poll out this morning reveals young American voters from all political backgrounds think there is too much money in politics. They also believe rich people and wealthy organizations have more influence on members of Congress than the individuals who vote for them. MS NOW contributor, author and pollster John Della Volpe joins Morning Joe to discuss the findings — along with Jeff Clements, the CEO of American Promise, a nonpartisan group focused on reducing the influence of money in politics, which commissioned the poll.
Map of states where most people could lose health care under Medicaid shift
The Medicaid changes could increase the number of uninsured Americans by 7.5 million in 2034.
Planned Downtown Brooklyn entertainment hub promises Instagram moments and a refuge for rainy days
United American Land Principal Albert Laboz recently unveiled renderings of BKX and discussed his vision for the 440,000-square-foot entertainment complex he is building at 422 Fulton St.
Up to 12 Million Americans Have Lost Health Coverage During Trump’s Second Term: Analysis
Independent healthcare analyst Charles Gaba reveals up to 12 million Americans lost healthcare coverage under Trump's second term. Medicaid, ACA, and CHIP enrollment all down significantly.
New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
Published annually, “The Best Lawyers in America®” is an exhaustive search for the country’s top attorneys. Here is a compilation of the top attorneys who practice in New Hampshire in dozens of legal specialties related to the needs of businesses, from administrative law to workers’ compensation. The complete list of New Hampshire lawyers in all specialties can be found in...
'This is a Chance to Build Something New': Stand Up for Science Rallies Around America’s Compact For Higher
Speakers highlighted importance of knowledge development; called on university leadership to stand support of academic freedom in higher ed.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has been endorsed by the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Michigan Farmers Union and Detroit City Council President James E. Tate Jr. Republican Michael Bouchard Jr. was endorsed by the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police in his run for the 10th Congressional District. The American Federation […]
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president
Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Bank of America names new Sarasota-Manatee president
Jeff Crabtree will lead efforts to grow market share in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
US imposes sanctions on international criminal court
Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges
Americans’ feelings about the economy continue to worsen
Americans’ outlooks on the economy remain down in the dumps this month, new data released Friday showed.
Science, healthcare, and the wealth gap: Why Stefany Shaheen is running for Congress
The democratic congressional candidate vows to make government work for regular people again.
Monmouth Medical Center Honored by AMA for Commitment to Well-Being of Physicians
Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) has earned bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine® organization. MMC joins fellow RWJBarnabas Health facility Community Medical Center, Toms River, in being named to the 2026-2027 list of Bronze-level hospitals and sister hospitals Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, who currently hold the Bronze level status.
When health advice goes viral, these San Diego doctors are trying to cut through the noise
More than a third of Americans turn to social media for health information, but doctors warn some of what they find there can be dangerous.
Three Stanford faculty named American Physical Society Fellows
Wendy Mao, Xiao-Liang Qi, and Alberto Salleo have been honored for work in compressed-matter physics, quantum many-body systems, and organic and polymer electronic materials.
Twelve Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized For Stroke Care By American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines ® Stroke Awards
Hackensack Meridian Health has received twelve American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke achievement awards for its proven commitment to following up-to-date, research-based stroke care guidelines that help improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and shorten recovery times.
AMA Statement on Federal Vaccine Injury Initiative - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 8 2026 Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association “The AMA strongly supports legitimate, ongoing vaccine safety monitoring, as well as research grounded […]
War Department’s $350 Million Quantum Push
The Department of War announced approximately $350 million in quantum computing initiatives, including a conditional $150 million loan to PsiQuantum, alongside broader efforts to modernize American defense research and strengthen domestic technological leadership.
The Midterm Winner Will Be Whichever Party Americans Hate Less
U.S. voters continue to be motivated more by whom they loathe than whom they like.
McKinsey's Eric Kutcher sees AI aiding workers over firms
McKinsey's North America chair says AI is helping workers get more done, though broad companywide gains remain elusive.
NVIDIA's $1 Billion Plan Aims To Supercharge America's AI Science Race
Over the next five years, NVIDIA will invest $1B in US scientific research, embedding its hardware and software across top national laboratories.
Israel’s Strategy to Break Its Isolation in Latin America
As part of Israel’s “Year of Latin America” strategy announced for 2026, Tel Aviv has increased its contacts with the Uruguayan government.
Department of War Announces Initiatives to Advance ‘New Golden Age’ of American Science
Takeaways Up Front 1. The U.S. Department of War announced initiatives to advance President Donald Trump’s vision for a “New Golden Age” of American
New Yorkers live 4 years longer than the average American
Apparently, this city has longevity going for it
Physician Organizations Oppose Legislation That Gives Health Insurers Unilateral Control Over Out-of-Network Payments
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and American College of Radiology (ACR) today expressed strong opposition to the Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) that would eliminate the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process established under the No Surprises Act (NSA) and replace it with payment rates calculated by health insurance companies.
Zuckerberg's image is in trouble - but Meta's business is booming
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
Russia’s plague scare and the danger of unpreparedness
The erosion of global public health infrastructure does not serve America's interests.
Trump bucks and the politics of mailing checks
The checks started going out last week, nearly one million of them, and mostly to battleground states. With a return address for the U.S. Treasury and a letter enclosed signed by President Donald Trump, these one-time checks for $500 were ostensibly government rebates for Obamacare enrollees who overpaid. In the accompanying letter, however, Trump attacks his predecessor and talks about his record in office on an important issue he’s not polling well on, which makes it seem more like the most expensive political mailer in U.S. history. The average piece of direct mail costs between 30 cents and $3, according to Mail Processing Associates, a print, mail, and fulfillment company. At $500 a pop plus roughly 50 cents each to issue the paper check, the cost of Trump’s healthcare mailer sent to more than 950,000 enrollees comes in at more than $475 million. Trump’s midterm healthcare message “For years, the Biden Administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare dot gov,” Trump wrote in the letter. “That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now, I am returning it to you!” In the letter, Trump makes false and misleading claims about his administration’s record on healthcare costs, an issue Democrats have a 20 point advantage on over Republicans, according to a recent poll from KFF, a nonpartisan health policy think tank. Trump touts his administration’s TrumpRX program, which he claims is “delivering massive discounts.” However, new research from KFF found that of a selection of drugs available on the TrumpRX platform, just five were the lowest price, while 13 were the highest price. Trump also falsely claims in the letter that he’s fighting to lower healthcare costs. In reality, average monthly premium payment costs for enrollees rose 58% under Trump while marketplace sign-ups declined 5%, per KFF. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it’s estimated 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. You get a check and you get a check and you get a check Trump’s long promised cash outs to his fans, from his days as a casino operator and gameshow host to his presidency. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the first Trump administration made the unprecedented move to put Trump’s name on checks that went out under the CARES Act (notably the $500 refund checks this time around don’t feature Trump’s name). Ever since, Trump’s been chasing that high. In his second term, Trump’s promised more stimulus that never arrived, like refund checks from DOGE cuts and tariffs, while he said at his party’s convention last month that he’d give out $5,000 checks to everyone if Republicans win in November. In reality, DOGE overstated its cost cutting and Trump’s government actually now spends more than former President Joe Biden’s, while Trump’s tariffs actually grew the trade deficit. His proposal for $5,000 checks would add about $1.2 trillion to the national debt. The problem is there’s no money to give. These $500 checks — plus $90 Medicare rebate checks also going out as well as $250 deposited this week in some Trump Accounts for kids courtesy Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan — represent the closest Trump’s going to get to making good on his promise to deliver cash fast. And the checks seem especially targeted. Though the $500 checks went out to enrollees in one of 30 states that use the federal HealthCare dot gov marketplace, a Reuters review found 71% of the payments, or $339 million, went to enrollees in 13 states that have the most competitive elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Most Americans don’t buy it Could Trump bucks sway the election? An Economist-YouGov poll found 57% of U.S. adults doubt Trump will deliver on his promise for $5,000 checks, compared to 21% who do. “I’m waiting on my DOGE check and I’m still waiting on my tariff check,” one 2024 Trump voter who’s since turned on him told a recent focus group. “It felt like kind of trying to buy people’s votes, which honestly felt like in elementary when the class president was like, hey we’re going to take you to the water park if you vote for me. It’s like, I don’t think it works like that.” But for voters in swing states who got a check, it could still matter. One survey published in 2022 found receiving a physically personalized check in the mail during the pandemic was associated with a much greater self-reported likelihood of voting for Trump in 2020, and those gains mainly came from out partisans. The issue for Trump comes if these checks are mostly going to Obamacare enrollees whose premiums have gone up by more than just $500 since he took office and who view the money as something like a bribe before the election rather than an actual long-term solution to lowering household costs. Spending $500.50 per mailer would be absurd as a normal campaign expenditure, but since Trump’s checks and letter are a government rebate, his campaign and super PAC didn’t have to spend a dime and he got out his message regardless. If enough voters in key states are swayed by the one-time payment, it could prove to be the best $0 the Trump campaign spent. 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LMH Health Cancer Center reaccredited for excellence in breast care
The LMH Health Cancer Center has once again earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The recognition follows a rigorous review process conducted every three years and confirms that LMH Health meets national standards for breast cancer care, patient support, quality […]
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for Michigan college students
Many young people feel uncertain about their paths and pessimistic about American government. Their anxiety is fueling restlessness in national politics that has contributed to the rise of outsider candidates.
'Big step forward': Nolla Health to diagnose acne and send prescriptions
Nolla Health CEO Luis Wenus has the latest on the AI prescription service on 'America Reports.'
I'm Italian American, but I Don't Celebrate Columbus Day.
The holiday brings out many of the worst excesses of identity politics.
Sandwiches to socialism: How a DSA chapter in Austin is building political power
The Democratic Socialists of America has experienced rapid growth and increased influence within American politics, driven by grassroots organizing and a platform focused on issues like housing, healthcare, and social justice.
Trump touts new AI investments, awards top science honors
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new investments in artificial intelligence, aimed at maintaining American leadership in the technology.
Trump touts new AI investments, awards top science honors
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new investments in artificial intelligence, aimed at maintaining American leadership in the technology.
The editors: Make it safe to lose elections
Today’s political rhetoric depicts electoral defeat as apocalyptic. If this leads to a rejection of the rule of law, it places the constitutional order itself at great risk.
NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future