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Drake's Bucksbaum business lecture to feature journalists on AI

Drake University will hold its fourth annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business on Oct. 21 featuring journalists Karen Hao and Nicholas Thompson speaking how artificial intelligence has evolved and how it will shape America’s future. The event is at 7 p.m. Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave. in Des Moines and is open to the public. The event…

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Oct 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
Vintage Baltimore Sports shop targeted by burglars in Federal Hill

The owner of a Baltimore sports shop says thieves smashed his front facade and took rare vintage Ravens gear.

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Oct 15 • 6:40 AM EDT • Sports • wbaltv.com
Westfield State University unveils life sciences informatics hub

Westfield State University is scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated Center for Interdisciplinary Informatics.

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Oct 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • wwlp.com
'A very serious health concern': Opponents to Ahwatukee data center share worries at town hall

Dozens of metro Phoenix residents shared concerns about data centers with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes at a town hall in Mesa.

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Oct 15 • 2:18 AM EDT • Health • abc15.com
2026 Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Awards

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE TELEVISION ACADEMY - Host Kirsten Vangsness, center, poses with all 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Award winners (from both the Television Academy and the National Academy

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Oct 15 • 1:40 AM EDT • Science • timesargus.com
2026 Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy Awards

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE TELEVISION ACADEMY - Kirsten Vangsness hosts the 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards at the Television Academy's Wolf Theatre in the Saban Media Center on

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Oct 15 • 1:40 AM EDT • Science • rutlandherald.com
Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue

On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors released a statement regarding Kristaps Porzingis amid his absence due to an undisclosed health issue.In a press release via the Warriors’ official website, the franchise addressed the situation surrounding Porzingis.“Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis, who missed training camp and the team’s first five (5) preseason games due to […] The post Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue appeared first on H

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Oct 15 • 12:22 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Judge orders Benson student to remain in mental health facility, for now

Wednesday marked the third hearing to decide whether the student should remain at a mental health facility or be transferred to a juvenile detention center. But it saw a dramatic last-second reversal, with the student only minutes away from being taken into custody to a local detention center.

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Oct 14 • 11:30 PM EDT • Health • opb.org
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HHS announces new healthy lifestyle initiative at Chatham health center

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative.

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Oct 14 • 10:23 PM EDT • Health • wset.com
Pelicans banking on better health and a new coaching staff to improve their unchanged core

The Pelicans are essentially running it back with the same core roster that they've had the past two non-playoff seasons, with Zion Williamson as their centerpiece.

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Oct 14 • 9:29 PM EDT • Health • newsday.com
Fox News’ Brit Hume Questions If Trump ‘Should Be Out There Front and Center’ Amid Dismal Polls

"His approval rating is, what, 36%" Fox News' chief political analyst says of President Donald Trump.

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Oct 14 • 9:28 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Alta businesses prepare for PG&E’s largest planned power shutoff in eight years

Tens of thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers could lose power as strong winds and dry conditions increase the threat of wildfires across Northern California.

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Oct 14 • 8:55 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
Iowa residents raise health and environmental concerns over data center expansion

Advocacy groups and residents are voicing concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Iowa's growing data center industry, citing increased fossil fuel use and air pollution.

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Oct 14 • 8:43 PM EDT • Health • kcci.com
Columbus Day weekend brought in high traffic, strong business

Toll data showed this year's Columbus Day weekend had the highest number of cars on the road in the past five years.

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Oct 14 • 7:50 PM EDT • Business • wmur.com
Maternal Health Takes Center Stage at Xavier University

Expert panel addresses healthcare policy, advocacy

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Oct 14 • 7:41 PM EDT • Health • wdsu.com
California Science Center announces early reservations to see space shuttle Endeavour

The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens to the public on Nov. 13.

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Oct 14 • 7:36 PM EDT • Science • laist.com
Recruitment and retention take center stage at UPHS-Marquette Rural Health Showcase

About 50 future doctors and healthcare providers displayed their quality improvement projects they've worked on as residents on Wednesday

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Oct 14 • 7:28 PM EDT • Health • uppermichiganssource.com
Prichard Senior Center, Housing Authority host senior health fair

Wednesday's event offered flu shots and wellness information for seniors.

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Oct 14 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
How to see the vertical Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center

The 200,000-square-foot expansion at Exposition Park will feature more than 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 new hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology and engineering.

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Oct 14 • 6:38 PM EDT • Science • dailynews.com
‘It Has Definitely Been Frustrating’ – Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis Breaks Silence on Health Issues, Pushes Back Against ‘Internet Doctors’

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis posted an update on his recovery Wednesday, minutes after the team announced he will remain out indefinitely with the health-related matter that has sidelined him since before training camp. The posts were his first public comments since the absence began more than two weeks ago.

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Oct 14 • 6:28 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors announce he's out indefinitely

Kristaps Porzingis has broken the silence around his ongoing absence from the Warriors, as Golden State announced in a statement Wednesday that the center will remain out indefinitely.

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Oct 14 • 6:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Technology, immigration, inflation, health care key topics in Third District debate

Immigration, inflation, health care, AI, data centers, and flock cameras were topics of discussion Wednesday (Oct. 14) during the debate between Arkansas’ Third Congressional District candidates. The debate ahead of...

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Oct 14 • 5:53 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net
State Health Plan labels Atrium Health "out of network"

The battle between the N.C. State Health Plan and Atrium Health escalated Wednesday when the plan said the largest N.C. system's hospitals and clinics in the Charlotte and Triad would be deemed out of network for 2027.

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Oct 14 • 5:49 PM EDT • Health • businessnc.com
Marquette analysis finds young people are important voting block in Wisconsin

The analysis by the Lubar Center’s John Johnson found Wisconsin’s college campuses defy the stereotype of students being overwhelmingly progressive.

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Oct 14 • 5:35 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
The Shores Mental Health in Westport expands access to behavioral healthcare services

WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The Shores Mental Health is expanding access to its mental healthcare services to Westport with new upgrades. The program is a part of St. Vincent’s Medical Center an…

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Oct 14 • 5:29 PM EDT • Health • wtnh.com
Governor, health advocates push bill to lower drug prices for 23 medications

Under the proposed legislation, the state's Prescription Drug Affordability Board would have the authority to match the maximum fair price for prescriptions negotiated by the federal Medicare program.

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Oct 14 • 5:24 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
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Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors’ latest health update

Kristaps Porzingis has broken the silence around his ongoing absence from the Warriors, as Golden State announced in a statement Wednesday that the center will remain out indefinitely.

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Oct 14 • 5:07 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
Central Minnesota SBDC supports Business Services Pop-Up in St. Cloud

The Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at St. Cloud State University helped support the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Business Services Pop-Up held last month at the Stearns County Courthouse in St. Cloud.

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Oct 14 • 4:52 PM EDT • Business • today.stcloudstate.edu
EMCID calls for local art, photography submissions for venue displays

The East Montgomery County Improvement District is seeking art and photography submissions for displays at the Caney Pines Convention Center and Atrium Center.

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Oct 14 • 4:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • communityimpact.com
NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas visits Detroit as Michigan Senate race draws national attention

With Election Day approaching, Michigan is once again at the center of the national political spotlight, and NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas is bringing his broadcast to Detroit.

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Oct 14 • 4:38 PM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
Brewers Chourio, Turang Named 2026 Gold Glove Finalists

The Milwaukee Brewers' elite defense takes center stage as Brice Turang chases his second trophy while rising star Jackson Chourio eyes one of his own.

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Oct 14 • 4:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
LMH Health receives Level IV Trauma Center designation

LMH Health has been designated a Level IV Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), recognizing the organization’s trauma program and strengthening access to emergency care for patients across the region. The achievement follows a comprehensive review process conducted every three years to ensure hospitals meet standards established by the American […]

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Oct 14 • 4:30 PM EDT • Health • lmh.org
Walmart to expand health benefits for employees, including $0 prescriptions, rare disease care

Walmart is expanding benefits for its 1.6 million U.S. | The new offerings include “zero cost” prescriptions, expanded Centers of Excellence for rare conditions and paid NICU leave.

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Oct 14 • 4:30 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
What can AI do for me? The Wilson Science & Technology Forum has some ideas

AI IN THE GARDEN…AND OTHER PLACES On Sept. 11, Walter Hubbard, president , PCQuickhelp, spoke at the Jenks Center in a hybrid meeting of The Wilson Forum. He asked “Have you ever wondered: What can AI do for me?” Or maybe “I sure would like some ideas for my garden?

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Oct 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • winchesternews.org
Brooklyn Bar Association highlights detailed business practices, supportive firm culture as keys to firm success

The Brooklyn Bar Association hosted a virtual CLE program on Oct. 14 centered on how law firms can improve their business practices through LEAP, a legal

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Oct 14 • 3:45 PM EDT • Business • amny.com
Atrium Health shifted out of network for State Health Plan

(The Center Square) – Atrium Health on Jan. 1 will be moved to out-of-network tier for the State Health Plan in North Carolina, first-term Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Wednesday.

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Oct 14 • 3:32 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER TO OPEN ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ON OCTOBER 21, 2026 FOR THE SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER, HOME OF SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR

/PRNewswire/ -- The California Science Center announced today that advance reservations for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the permanent home of Space...

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Oct 14 • 3:25 PM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
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Super Science: OSU-developed bermudagrass takes center stage at FIFA World Cup Final

Oklahoma State University's Tahoma 31 bermudagrass, developed by OSU Agriculture researchers, hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

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Oct 14 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • golfdom.com
HHS Launches Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment to Advance Nutrition, Prevention, and Healthy Living

HHS Secretary Kennedy joined by HRSA Administrator Tom Engels, today launched the HHS Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment.

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Oct 14 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
H&R Sweetshop, Mount Pleasant's second-oldest business, to close after more than 80 years

H & R Sweet Shop, the second-oldest business in Mount Pleasant, will serve its final customer today, bringing an end to more than eight decades of operation.The

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Oct 14 • 2:48 PM EDT • Business • abcnews4.com
Sacramento’s Harvest and Health Festival returns for its 15th year

The 15th annual Harvest and Health Festival returns to Sacramento on Saturday.

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Oct 14 • 2:47 PM EDT • Health • kcra.com
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Alda Center Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership and Initiatives

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University is celebrating 10 years under the leadership of Executive Director Laura Lindenfeld.

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Oct 14 • 2:43 PM EDT • Science • news.stonybrook.edu
Space Shuttle Endeavour: Reservations open next week to see exhibit

Reservations for the California Science Center’s new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, home to Space Shuttle Endeavour, open Oct. 21.

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Oct 14 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
SEG releases plans for Downtown entertainment district, Salt Palace overhaul

The Smith Entertainment Group released new details and plans for its Downtown district with updates to the Salt Palace and Delta Center.

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Oct 14 • 1:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • buildingsaltlake.com
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics

Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state’s rivers. That affects Iowa’s more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water.

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Oct 14 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Choctaw Nation Doctor Appointed to Health Tribal Advisory Committee

Overview: The Chief of Staff of Choctaw Nations Health Service has been appointed to a federal tribal health advisory committee. Dr. Amanda Chisum-Price has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Tribal Advisory Committee as an At-Large Delegate. She currently serves […]

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Oct 14 • 1:47 PM EDT • Health • nativenewsonline.net
Beacon CEO ML Mackey Named to Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Statewide Advisory Council

Beacon Interactive Systems announced today that CEO and Co-founder ML Mackey has been named to the newly formed Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Statewide Advisory Council.

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Oct 14 • 1:43 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Wisconsin Science Festival
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La Pine High School loses medical sponsorship

After 10 years the La Pine Community Health Center ended its medical sponsorship of La Pine High School on Oct. 2, causing the Deschutes County Health Services Department to scramble […]

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Oct 14 • 1:35 PM EDT • Health • bendbulletin.com
TENNESSEE VOLS BASKETBALL: Exhibition with Xavier opens season

The Tennessee men's basketball team is set to take the floor at Food City Center for the first time in the 2026-27 season Thursday as it hosts the Xavier Musketeers in a preseason exhibition contest. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

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Oct 14 • 1:34 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Elizabeth Keckly Center, WHUP FM present Hillsborough Harvest Festival

WHUP 104.7 FM and the Elizabeth Keckly Center at the Burwell School invite the community to celebrate the season at the Hillsborough Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 7, from 12–4

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Oct 14 • 1:26 PM EDT • Entertainment • newsoforange.com
Hazle Township Early Learning Center enjoy science program

On Oct. 5, second-grade students at the Hazle Township Early Learning Center participated in a Title I federally funded parent engagement program, Joe Romano’s Is it Magic or Science? This event was organized to promote literacy within s…

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Oct 14 • 12:53 PM EDT • Science • standardspeaker.com
Smith Entertainment Group shares vision for reimagined Salt Lake City downtown

Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled the plans for a 4-block, 35-acre development that’s linked to the renovation of Delta Center and will reshape Salt Lake City’s downtown.

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Oct 14 • 12:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Chesapeake Bay health rebounds to C+ in best grade yet

The Chesapeake Bay’s ecological health rebounded in 2025 and scored its highest ever mark — by one percentage point — in the 40 years that the University of Maryland Center

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Oct 14 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • bayjournal.com
Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake leaders unveil updated vision for downtown plans

Ryan Smith and local leaders unveiled the first look of a new district in and around the Delta Center.

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Oct 14 • 12:41 PM EDT • Entertainment • ksl.com
Lawrenceville Arts Center launches intimate live music series featuring rising artists

Music fans looking to discover their next favorite artist can find their next live music experience in downtown Lawrenceville with the launch of The Preview, a new intimate concert series

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Oct 14 • 12:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • gwinnettdailypost.com
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Hill City Sports Center to host Open House Weekend in celebration of newly renovated court space

Hill City Sports Center is hosting an Open House Weekend to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated court space!

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Oct 14 • 12:03 PM EDT • Sports • wsls.com
Fall is full of ways to connect with nature, get creative, and recharge at Trailside Nature & Science Center

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to explore a variety of upcoming programs, including sound bowl meditation, acrylic painting workshops, forest bathing and tea cerem…

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The Shores Mental Health expanding access to behavioral healthcare

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Shores Mental Health, part of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, in Westport is expanding access to behavioral healthcare through its unique welcome center, which hel…

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Oct 14 • 11:42 AM EDT • Health • wtnh.com
‘Tsunami of sound’ coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. What it is, when it will play

Expect a mix of music and theater on stage.

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Oct 14 • 11:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • modbee.com
UK Green Party gambling on anti-Israel politics, former deputy leader warns 'Post'

Shahrar Ali warns that the problem in the UK Green Party extends beyond Israel, describing what he sees as an erosion of its traditional eco-focused secular identity.

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Water and cancer, once taboo in Iowa politics, are now front and center in campaigns

Back-to-back years of water restrictions in the Des Moines area and a growing "Make America Healthy Again" movement have pushed a once-avoided issue into debates, ads and roundtables for candidates in both parties.

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Oct 14 • 11:21 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Rush University System and Endeavor Health announce merger, making them largest health system in Chicago

Rush University System for Health and Endeavor Health announced they will merge into a single integrated academic health system, creating the largest health system in Chicago.

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Oct 14 • 11:06 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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The Nields to perform Ginger Parker tribute

The Nields will perform a tribute concert honoring Ginger Parker at Kirkland Art Center in Clinton on Oct. 17. Tickets cost $20 or $18 for KAC members. Keywords:

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Oct 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Heat has decision to make on center Nick Richards. What it means for both parties

Will center Nick Richards be on the Heat’s opening night roster?

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Oct 14 • 10:59 AM EDT • Sports • miamiherald.com
Royan Institute Achieves National Recognition: Center for Cell Science Ranks Second Nationwide

The Center for Cell Science at Royan Institute, affiliated with the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), has...

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Oct 14 • 10:50 AM EDT • Science • wanaen.com
As data centers remain potent political issue, David Crowley offers plan to regulate artificial intelligence in Wisconsin

Crowley wants to limit AI chatbots for children under 13 and increase penalties for circulating AI-generated sexual images of minors

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Oct 14 • 10:24 AM EDT • Politics • civicmedia.us
Kennedy Center Appoints Director Role to Entertainment Executive Rick Canny

Donald Trump’s deserted Kennedy Center has given a longtime insider a plum artistic-director job, even as the president threatens to tear down the shuttered landmark. Rick Canny, an entertainment exec...

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Oct 14 • 9:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Beyond the Hospital: Old Dominion University Nursing Students Take Community Health Into Practice

It’s 9 a.m. on a scorching summer day in Williamsburg. Audrey Wallin has arrived at Grove Christian Outreach Center from Virginia Beach expecting to put her nursing skills to work. What she finds is a lesson in healthcare that extends well beyond a blood pressure cuff.

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Oct 14 • 9:44 AM EDT • Health • odu.edu
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.

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Oct 14 • 9:26 AM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 30th anniversary, brings latest winter show to Prudential Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a huge tour this holiday season and will be making a stop at the Prudential Center the

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
Redwood Materials pitches AI data centers on off-grid battery power

JB Straubel's Redwood Materials is using retired EV batteries to help AI data centers get electricity faster, without waiting for the strained grid.

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Oct 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Public hearing on Women's Health in Rural Pennsylvania

Center for Rural PA | Hearing Room 1, NOB | Watch Live

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Oct 14 • 8:47 AM EDT • Health • pasenategop.com
Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital join Gill Affiliate Network

UK HealthCare welcomes Meadowview Regional Medical Center and Fleming County Hospital as the newest members of the University of Kentucky Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network.

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Oct 14 • 8:43 AM EDT • Health • uknow.uky.edu
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Leading Cancer Researcher, 47, Dies of the Disease She Was Trying to Cure. This Was Her 1st Symptom

Dr. Rachna Shroff was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year.

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Oct 14 • 8:30 AM EDT • Health • today.com
PROFILE: Ben Sio

New President of CenterState CEO Brings Nearly Two Decades of Experience to Drive CNY Growth By Stefan Yablonski Ben Sio serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity — or CenterState CEO. The independent Syracuse-based nonprofit is committed to creating inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth in Central New York. “I started in this position in March, so it has been six months. I’m in my 19th year with CenterState,” he said in August. As president, he is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration and governance, while leading and executing its vision to be an effective advocate, exceptional employer and a force for positive outcomes for the community. He previously served as chief of staff and senior vice president of strategy, policy and planning, overseeing the organization’s long-term strategic planning, consulting, corporate governance, fundraising and development, land-use planning and government relations. In his years with the organization, Sio has led or supported many high-profile strategic initiatives including the creation of the CNY Rising Plan, the launch of the NUAIR Alliance and the region’s UAS strategy, the creation of the Micron-enabled Community Priorities Document and the recently awarded NY Smart I Corridor Tech Hub. “When we decided to split Rob’s [Simpson] role into two positions, he has the CEO title and I got the president title. Rob remains focused on forward looking vision strategy for the organization and I’m more focused on the day-to-day operations,” he explained. “I’m also responsible for building consensus around strategic needs and priorities and managing the change necessary to drive execution. It’s an eventful job. “The experiment that we call CenterState is always evolving and shifting and addressing where we see market demand and market failure. “If we see something in our economy that isn’t going the way we think it should go, then whether it is housing development or workforce development or something else, we are always figuring out how to step into these situations and address those challenges.” “We are the largest ever in terms of staff that we have ever been. We are no longer the 20-person organization we were when we started out many, many years ago,” he said. “There are more day-to-day things to take care of. But also there is just so much happening in the community right now that is pulling CenterState and our expertise in so many directions. I tell people if we were bored and not busy, then I’d be really concerned about what we are doing. But we are not bored. We’ve certainly got our hands full — and that is a good thing.” CenterState has now approximately 63 employees on its staff, according to recent nonprofit database records. It’s involved in myriad programs, ranging from Genius NY, a business accelerator competition for uncrewed systems, IoT and robotics startups, to CenterState Up Start, a collaborative business development program that connects local, service-based businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to the tools and networks that help them thrive. CNY Guy Through and Through A Central New York guy through and through, Sio was born and raised in Skaneateles. “My mom was a teacher, an art teacher. My father worked for many, many years with National Grid. He was there through the transition from Niagara Mohawk to National Grid,” he said. “Neither of my parents were touched by cutbacks and job loss. But I grew up going through that transition and being concerned that there were rounds of layoffs. My childhood connection to the economy here in Central New York … years ago it was on the decline. There were people that lived here that were concerned about losing their job. They were thinking they lived in a place that didn’t show much promise.” That narrative translated to his generation, he added. “The kids that grew up in the ‘90s in Central New York were very much told, directly or indirectly, by their parents, that they had to go somewhere else to find economic opportunity. That is what I grew up thinking,” he said. “I only went a few miles down Route 20 for college — in Geneva, New York; I graduated from Hobart and William Smith College with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and political science. “I got real interested in regional economies; because what makes regional economy is what makes the economy successful. And when I graduated, I had an opportunity to move to Washington, DC and work down there at a nonprofit doing this work.” However, he decided to stay in Central New York. “I got hired two weeks after I graduated. I got hired by the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. At the time it was one of two entities doing economic development in Central New York — [the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan Development Association] — and it eventually became CenterState CEO,” he said, referring to 2010 merger between the two organizations. During his time at CenterState, Sio has also split time at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., where he supported communities developing export and foreign direct investment (FDI), a long-term cross-border investment where an individual or company from one country buys a lasting stake or control in a business located in another country. The program — known as Global Cities Initiative — was designed to help leaders in major U.S. and international metropolitan areas reorient their local economies toward global markets. “Early on in my tenure at CenterState, we had done a lot of work with the Brookings Institution, just regional planning stuff. We worked with them on developing a regional export plan, to export more products out of Central New York and a larger business plan for the region. They hired me on to help replicate those plans in different parts of the country,”Sio explained. “So, I worked there for three or four years. I worked for CenterState, but I was technically loaned to Brookings for a period of time to help them do this work elsewhere.” Family ties “My wife is Carly. We have been married 14 years. We have two kids, a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old. “With a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old, fun is a relative term these days. We do a lot of hiking. The kids this summer got very interested in waterfalls. We’ve hit every waterfall we could in a short hike — we’ve done Skaneateles and some others.” “I do woodworking and wood turning — it’s a branch of woodworking; you use a wood lathe. My big thing there is making wood bowls. I do that in most of my free time, which is not much,” he quipped. “I like to get into my woodshop and make a bowl and decompress and turn off the rest of the world for a little bit. I usually do it late at night when the house is quiet. It is definitely my escape from the day to day. I make a lot of bowls; all different sizes, all different species of wood. It’s a fun thing to do for me.” He gives away many of his creations. “They are mostly gifts — I don’t really sell them. I really don’t have time to go set up a booth at a fair or craft show. I usually give them away. I donate them to different things. If you are in my periphery, you’ve likely received a salad bowl from me as a gift. I just need to find something to do with all the stuff that I create,” he said. Lifelines Name: Benjamin Sio Position: President, CenterState CEO Birth Date: Not provided Birth place: Syracuse Residence: Westvale Education: Hobart and William Smith Colleges in the Finger Lakes Affiliations: Member of the boards of Skaneateles Festival, Greccio Foundation, Interfaith Works, CNY Community Foundation Personal/family: Married with two kids Hobbies: Woodworking and woodturning

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
A Major Labor Boom in CNY? Not Here Yet

With so many major projects going on — Micron, I-81 viaduct and others — job growth is predicted to increase. But so far the number of jobs in the region has declined By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11065 align=alignright width=350] Amy Stage, deputy director at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY): “For us, the conversation isn’t just about filling jobs. It’s about creating sustainable pathways that help people see a future for themselves in manufacturing.”[/caption] The I-81 viaduct project in Syracuse and Micron facility construction in Clay are expected to create a major labor boom for Central New York. But for the time being, the number of jobs here has actually decreased in the past year. The New York State Department of Labor reported that, for the annual comparison of June 2025 to this past June, private sector jobs decreased by 2,200 or less than 1% to 260,000. Job gains were concentrated in leisure and hospitality (+700), private education and health services (+400) and other services (+300). Job losses for that annual period were reported in the areas of trade, transportation and utilities (-1,500); professional and business services (-1,000); financial activities (-500); mining, logging and construction (-300); manufacturing (-200); and information (-100). The public sector job count rose over 12 months, with most growth concentrated in education, the state Department of Labor reported. Looking ahead, the Central New York economy is expected to benefit from both the Micron and I-81 viaduct projects over a period of several years. Initial job growth is foreseen in construction and computer and electronic manufacturing. Spin-off jobs will be created in the areas of professional and business services, health care and education, the state Department of Labor said in an email response to Oswego County Business magazine. “Population growth tied to the buildout of Micron Technology semiconductor complex in Clay is also expected to bring more workers and residents to the region, increasing demand for transportation services,” the agency said. New York Department of Labor highlighted current or projected job growth trends in various sectors. An increase in defense-related contracts at local high-tech employers has continued to support employment growth in the computer and electronic product manufacturing sector and Micron is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs as the project progresses. This sector paid an annual average wage of $117,500 in 2025 and employment in the sector is projected to grow by over 60% through 2032, making it the fastest-growing industry in the region. Typical occupations in this industry include electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblers, software developers and industrial engineers, the state agency reported. Specialty trade contractors include several different types of tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) mechanics and installers. Many of these positions are trained through apprenticeships, the state Department of Labor reported. The Interstate 81 construction project is generating local jobs, including construction laborers, projected to grow at a 6.4% rate, and operating engineers and other construction equipment operators, projected to grow at a 7.3% rate over the next several years. Construction of the Micron Technology facility is also “creating thousands of job opportunities that will continue over the next two decades,” the state agency reported. The specialty trade contractors sector paid an annual average wage of $86,200 in 2025. For Central New York, the challenge isn’t creating jobs, it’s filling them. Amy Stage, a deputy director at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), said meeting this unprecedented growth is a much larger task than just replacing retirees. “We’re seeing workforce gaps at every experience level,” she said. “Companies need entry-level employees, experienced technicians, supervisors, engineers and skilled trades professionals. The opportunity is tremendous, but we need more people entering these career pathways.” Employers are looking for people who can troubleshoot, read technical information, use computers and learn new processes, not just perform repetitive production work, Stage said. To address this demand, the MACNY created the Manufacturers Talent Institute, which aims to connect students and job seekers with meaningful career pathways while helping employers build their workforce. Twenty-one companies have so far signed up to provide opportunities for more than 800 students. “For us, the conversation isn’t just about filling jobs,” Stage said. “It’s about creating sustainable pathways that help people see a future for themselves in manufacturing.” Several manufacturing facilities in the region are in the midst of expansion: • TTM Technologies, a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced electronics and interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense and high-technology markets, which has a plant in DeWitt, completed its buildout of an additional facility, adding 400 jobs and expanding production of high-tech circuit boards for defense and critical electronics applications. • In Cortlandville, the Byrne Hollow Crossing Plant, a dairy manufacturing and processing facility, is increasing its operations, creating 100 new jobs. • The Chobani yogurt company is building a 1.4-million square foot dairy processing facility in Oneida County. This will create more than 1,000 good-paying jobs and double Chobani’s New York state workforce, Stage said. Stage noted several ways that local, state and federal governments can help spur manufacturing job growth in this region. Elected leaders and public agencies could work with industry representatives to create pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs seeking to upskill workers and improve employee retention. New York state has a variety of grants, tax incentives and financing programs to support site preparation, infrastructure, workforce development and capital investment. The U.S. Department of Labor has a pay-for-performance incentive program that provides employers $3,500 per new apprentice hired and retained for 90 days. MACNY was previously awarded an $87,000 federal grant that will cover 25 apprentices at nine companies. The manufacturing skills gap in the United States, at its current rate, could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. In New York state, that gap is on pace to exceed 100,000 unfilled positions within six years. Manufacturing companies will be counting on more women to help fill that gap. While women make up half of the overall U.S. workforce, they only account for 29% of the manufacturing workforce in this country, Stage said. “Pre-apprenticeship programs like Real Life Rosies help to bring awareness to the manufacturing industry to fill some of the gaps, but we have a long way to go and it starts with educating people at younger ages about careers in manufacturing and earn-and-learn opportunities,” she said. As for Micron, that $100 billion-plus project, considered the largest private investment in New York state history, is expected to eventually create up to 50,000 jobs throughout the region, factoring in the spin-off opportunities for construction and supply chains. The plant’s foundation was poured on July 9. “As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy — and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than $250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment,” the company’s president and CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, said in a news release. Bechtel, Micon’s construction partner in the project, reported that 4,500 people will be employed to help build the facility, including skilled craft professionals, local union members representing various trades and apprentices. The Syracuse-based CenterState CEO organization tallies the regional labor force at 397,582 workers (Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Oswego counties). Job growth isn’t limited to the Central New York region. For the larger area covering portions of the Mohawk Valley, the North Country, the Southern tier, and the western part of the state, there are 155,601 employees in the advanced manufacturing sector, and 155,275 construction workers. The agency’s 2026 Economic Forecast report noted that 41% of community and business leaders surveyed said a shortage of skilled workers in this area remains a problem, though 77% shared a positive economic outlook for the year ahead. Beyond the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing areas, local business leaders also see growth in small manufacturing companies, storage businesses, housing, unmanned flight technology and general construction. “Productive reuse of property,” the report said, “will hopefully continue to preserve unique architecture while driving business.” The report identified several challenges for economic growth in the region, including an aging workforce, outdated equipment, the rising cost of raw materials and “the disconnect between the speed of business needs and the pace of talent readiness.”

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BUSINESS UPDATE: Attracting World-Renowned Piercing Educators to Oswego

Growing number of renowed piercers are coming to Oswego to share knowledge at newly opened Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite Submited by Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique [caption id=attachment_11066 align=alignright width=450] Recent opening of Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite.[/caption] Professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland and India have come to Oswego’s Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique to share their knowledge In the past year and a half, the Port City has become a destination for some of the industry’s most respected educators through the efforts of the Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. Beginning in January of 2025, Aqua Spa Float Center envisioned a new version of body piercing, one where elegance, safety and personal expression could converge. According to the Aqua Spa, piercing is no longer just a trend — it’s a refined form of personal identity, luxury styling and self-investment. It’s not only about the jewelry — it’s about the entire experience. The team welcomed first guest piercer Ruben Triguero, a senior French piercer, piercing stylist and international educator, who has over two decades of experience and has worked in some of the world’s best studios, including Paris, Rome, New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai. In those studios, he offered his expertise and refined styling skills. Triguero is a prominent figure and leader in the piercing community and shares his knowledge with piercers teaching classes for the industry’s most prestigious organizations, including Latinoamérica Body Piercing Association (LBP) and Association of Professional Piercers (APP). He is currently the senior international instructor of the APP. Triguero has a passion for creating stunning, personalized piercings for clients around the world. Education and Mentorship Following a year of success and popularity, Aqua Spa Float Center hosted the grand opening of its private dedicated piercing suite in March. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness celebrated this next chapter with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino, members of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and community members. The educational focus, aligned with Aqua Spa Float Center’s vision and mission, had already begun expanding beyond clients. Aqua Spa has hosted multiple workshops and continuing education opportunities for professional piercers, inviting studios from across the region to gain hands-on experience from internationally recognized instructors without the expense of traveling to national or international conferences. These educational events have welcomed nationally and internationally recognized professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland, India, and throughout the United States. Aqua Spa also continues to collaborate with talented regional and local professionals, creating opportunities for education and mentorship that benefit both industry peers and clients throughout Central New York. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique owners — Tammy Wilkinson and Terry LeRoi — have been deeply rooted in the piercing industry with over 30 years in business as LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery. Combining that experience with holistic wellness, self-care and self-expression is the new concept with the client Luxe Piercing Experience at the Aqua Spa Float Center. “At LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center, we’ve been fortunate to work with many of the world’s most respected piercers through our involvement with the Association of Professional Piercers and by attending conferences across North America and Europe,” said LeRoi, founder of LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and co-owner of Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. “Those experiences have shown us that education is what drives our industry forward. “Not every piercer or studio can travel to major conferences like the APP Conference in Las Vegas or APP Benelux in the Netherlands, so we’re committed to bringing that level of education here. Hosting internationally respected educators like Jef Saunders allows our clients to experience the highest standards of professional piercing while giving piercers throughout the Northeast the opportunity to learn from some of the very best in the profession. That’s something we’re incredibly proud to offer our community.” When asked about the client experience, Wilkinson explained that education is at the heart of every appointment as well. “Our vision is to nurture and enhance wellness, balance and harmony through a multi-modality-centered facility, and we aspire to empower sustained, positive change, well-being and self-awareness; and educate to the benefits of natural health, holistic wellness and life balance,” Wilkison explains. “Piercing is no different. The piercing experience feels just as peaceful and rejuvenating as any other spa services. From the moment our clients arrive, they are in the very best hands with our kind and professional Wellness Ambassadors and experienced APP guest piercers.” Wilkinson also explained that piercing clients receive stellar care: every Luxe Piercing appointment includes a one-on-one private piercing in Aqua Spa’s dedicated piercing suite, their choice of custom jewellery by LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery, thorough after-care instructions and complementary check-up appointment, complementary whole-body red light therapy session in the Class II NovoTHOR medical device to promote healing, and access to many rejuvenating spa services. Piercing clients get 15% off during any event. According to Wilkinson, “Health and safety are always our highest priority when you come in for a piercing or jewelry installation. Before each appointment, all tools and jewelry are sterilized in a Statim autoclave, and every surface in the piercing room is carefully disinfected. During the procedure, your piercer will wear a mask and change gloves as needed to maintain a sterile environment. Once your piercing is complete, your piercer will go over detailed aftercare instructions with you. Following these steps is crucial to ensure proper healing before you leave our sanctuary.” As a part of the experience, guest piercers include a thorough anatomy review of the client’s desired piercing to ensure the new addition will work in harmony with the existing. “Our clients are enjoying building and creating ear curations with these international professionals. It’s a unique styling event and a chance to highlight self-expression,” Wilkinson said. Clients and piercers throughout the region are flocking to this piercing destination in Upstate New York. The Luxe Piercing Experience has welcomed clients and piercers alike from around the globe. Owners Wilkinson and LeRoi hope to continue the momentum with more educational seminars with industry experts to be a hub of knowledge and expertise. They hope to establish LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center as legacy businesses known for their lasting, positive impact on the piercing and holistic wellness industries.

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

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

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Retiring from Farming

Start now to ensure your farm passes to the next generation Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11062 align=alignright width=405] Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet: “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” he says.[/caption] Roughly 70% of family-owned farms will transfer ownership withing the next two decades, according to data from to the USDA census. Only 30% of those will remain in the family. The number of farms in New York is shrinking as the size of farms increases. In other words, there are fewer farms in the state, but they’re much larger. This is why succession planning is so important for family farms. A farm represents not only a way to make a living but a legacy and family tradition. Many families want to preserve the small farm segment of agriculture and the values it represents. Passing the family farm to the next generation can’t be left to chance. And it shouldn’t be left for “the kids to figure out” after the older generation dies. Succession planning in agriculture isn’t like other types of business retirement planning or personal final planning. “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” said Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet. “Most farmers, their assets and the way they live and survive in retirement is tied up in the equity in the farm. Those conversations must take place a lot earlier than they think. They’re dealing with something asset-heavy that may require a trust and tax planning.” NY FarmNet offers farmers free, confidential consultation services regarding financial and business management, and family, and mental health support for farmers in New York state. It’s a program of Cornell University in Ithaca. Howell urges farmers to begin the conversation early. Most family farms are run by generations with the oldest generation most involved and typically with fewer of the middle-aged adults and young adults involved. Some of the younger generation may have off-farm jobs and not live on the homestead. “Different people have different expectations on their legacy,” Howell said. “Intergenerational conflict and discussions can be difficult. It may be good to check with NY FarmNet or Ag Mediation to help mediate these conversations with a third party. A lot of farms have broken up because people can’t decide how to divide things.” New York State Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA‑certified, free or low‑cost service for farmers. Fair is not always equal. A sole owner simply stating that he wants to divide things equally among his children may leave one-quarter of the farm operation to an adult child who moved away and hasn’t sat in a tractor for decades. The three adult children who have toiled on the farm for 30 years may need to buy out the fourth, non-farming sibling but cannot because all of their money is tied up in the equipment, land and stock that supports their livelihood. Their payrate may not allow them to set aside much to buy out the non-farming sibling. As a result, they may need to sell parts of the farm off in order to keep it. However, doing so may limit their ability to sufficiently support their families. The farm owner may need to bequeath more assets to the farming siblings because their efforts have kept the farm going and without those assets and their work, the farm will cease operations. Howell advises seeking professional help on tax and legal issues. Without it, families can be exposed to expensive problems and infighting. A third-party expert can help farm families navigate what is truly fair in the family’s succession plans. Beyond the practical aspects of inheritance, succession also relies upon planning who will operate the farm and how. “I think it’s important that farmers understand the means and methods of farming are always changing,” Howell said. For example, many young adult farmers earn a degree at a school such as Cornell, SUNY Cobleskill or Morrisville, work on a different farm for a while and then return to their family farm with big ideas on how to improve the farm — if only their dad and uncles will agree. Intergenerational conflict is often centered on newer ideas such agritourism, online marketing and shipping goods. “It causes conflict,” Howell said. “A lot of it comes down to communication and respect within the family. If no one in the family wants to take on farming, what we’ll see is older farmers start to help trusted managers buy into the farm.” The middle-aged generation, now in their 40s and 50s, often struggle with wresting the helm from their parents. Howell said that many older farmers don’t discuss with their grown children their vital business information such as vendors, ordering supplies, pricing, recordkeeping and farm planning. They even claim that “the kids” aren’t ready yet. These gaps in cross-training may cause significant problems even before the older generation dies, if there’s an illness or injury. Howell urges farmers to document these processes and cross-train others on the farm how to handle these areas “to make sure if one person is incapacitated, the entire operation is not at risk,” he said. Mark Modzeleski, financial adviser, financial planner and president at Legacy Wealth Advisors of NY in Syracuse, advises families to talk sooner than later about who should be operating the farm. “Someone is driving the farm,” he said. “Have you decided who? Be honest when you have that conversation. Who do they turn to when there’s a question? Or who has the potential to be leaders?” Planning for leadership continuity is vital. Unfortunately, talking like this can become fraught with emotions if it’s only the family involved. Modzeleski advised finding a third party who can help drive the conversation. “Invite the right people to the conversation who can get you from point A to point B,” he said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” It may take sitting down a few times with an estate planning attorney who specializes in farm transition, along with a tax professional and others who can help moderate and plan. Family members, owners and possibly, integral farm managers should attend the meetings. “Figure out what you want your legacy to be,” Modzeleski added.

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UTC doctoral student Zach Lloyd finds his path in cybersecurity

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga doctoral student Zach Lloyd spent the summer at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific in San Diego, using cybersecurity skills he developed at UTC to support U.S. Department of Defense research.

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Oct 14 • 8:17 AM EDT • Science • blog.utc.edu
This 1 Daily Exercise Will Bring More Joy Into Your Life — and Maybe Even Boost Longevity

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, health psychologist Kelly McGonigal reveals how you can prime your brain to experience more joy.

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Broward Health Medical Center Introduces Bispecific T-Cell Engager Therapy for Cancer Patients - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

OCTOBER 13, 2026 – Broward Health Medical Center has introduced bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy, an innovative immunotherapy that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. […]

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Hospice, Home Health Moratoria: What Might Come Next

Many hospice providers are struggling to grow amid the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) temporary moratoria on hospice and home

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Oct 14 • 7:28 AM EDT • Health • hospicenews.com
HH Health To Host Hiring Event For Clinical, Nonclinical Positions

Huntsville Hospital Health System will host a community hiring event Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Campus 805’s Stone Event Center, offering job

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HH Health To Host Hiring Event For Clinical, Nonclinical Positions

Huntsville Hospital Health System will host a community hiring event Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Campus 805’s Stone Event Center, offering job

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Local small business development centers can be key in finding grants to stay afloat
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MDC requests $30 million reserve draw to launch new inmate health care model

Union officials raise questions about costs and staffing as the jail prepares for a potential $63 million transition in 2027.

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Oct 14 • 6:56 AM EDT • Health • koat.com
Colorado can help lead data center construction

Across Colorado, proposals for new data centers are running into fierce opposition. Residents are worried about noise, water use, health risks and high electricity costs. Six municipalities, including Denver, have imposed bans, caps or moratoriums while they figure out how these massive facilities could affect their communities. Local officials cannot ignore voters’ concerns. But the […]

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What do data centers do and why PA politicians keep talking about them?

Data centers have become a major issue in Pennsylvania politics. Here's what they are, what they're used for and where they're located across PA.

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Businesses reopen after brass valves stolen for copper

Brass valves at a North Las Vegas shopping center were stolen. One business says it cost them thousands.

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Bloomington Convention Center project on track for 2027 events

Visit Bloomington Executive Director Mike McAfee said the $52 million expansion could help Bloomington compete for small and midsize conventions that do not require the capacity of larger venues in Indianapolis.

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Unsuspected discovery of abnormal antibodies could explain pediatric cancer

Aberrant antibodies that attack DNA repair machinery in childhood could help predict later cancer risk

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Raptors’ Center Depth Gets A Major Boost From Jamarion Sharp

The Toronto Raptors made a roster move on Monday that points straight at where they feel thin. They signed seven-foot-five center Jamarion Sharp to a training camp deal and waived guard Chucky Hepburn in a corresponding move. That puts Raptors center depth back at the front of the conversation, with the Knicks game coming Tuesday …

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Email King County Council now to support public health clinics

With an end to temporary funding ahead, public health clinics need a reliable and sustainable funding source now as HR 1 kicks in.

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BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INTRODUCES BISPECIFIC T-CELL ENGAGER THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

October 13, 2026 – Broward Health Medical Center has introduced bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy, an innovative immunotherapy that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. […]

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Oct 13 • 7:23 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
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Breast Cancer Previvor Shares Her Health Journey with Monmouth Medical Center High Risk Breast Cancer Program

After genetic testing revealed she had a greater than 40 percent lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, Rumson resident Lisa Craven chose to undergo a preventive double mastectomy at Monmouth Medical Center. Now, she is sharing her story to raise awareness about genetic testing, early risk assessment and the importance of proactive breast health care.

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Oct 13 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • newswise.com
Menopause takes spotlight at Topeka mental health conference

Menopause & Mental Health: Closing the Gaps in Women’s Care, Florence Crittenton Services annual mental health conference, runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Sunflower Nonprofit Center, 5820 SW 6th Ave.

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Oct 13 • 7:10 PM EDT • Health • wibw.com
Pennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks

Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story Pennsylvania at the center of U.S. measles outbreaks Pennsylvan…

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Oct 13 • 6:50 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
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