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Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years

Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a "fungal giant" that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces ...

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Oct 13 • 7:20 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Dept. of Health confirms travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu

Health officials say this case is a reminder to reduce standing water, wherever possible, especially after a week of rainy weather.

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Oct 13 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • hawaiinewsnow.com
BBC Audio | Asia Specific | Should we pay political leaders more?

Does better pay mean better governance?

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Oct 13 • 7:09 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
David Bowie fantasy classic coming to Turlock theater — with a special live twist

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the cult classic.

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Oct 13 • 6:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • modbee.com
Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital Breaks Ground on New Specialty and Primary Care Facility to Increase Access for Patients in Weber County

Community leaders and caregivers from Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden broke ground on Tuesday for a new 80,000-square-foot medical building that will increase access to specialty and primary care for patients in Weber County.The new project will bring multiple specialty clinics together in a new facility with additional space fo...

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Oct 13 • 6:42 PM EDT • Health • news.intermountainhealth.org
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds

A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.

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Oct 13 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • foxbaltimore.com
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds

A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.

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Oct 13 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • 13wham.com
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds

A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.

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Oct 13 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • katu.com
Politics increasingly shape students' college choices, survey finds

A new report finds politics is increasingly shaping college searches, with one-third of prospective students ruling out schools for political reasons and many making those decisions before applying.

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Oct 13 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • news3lv.com
Perspective | Don't throw out what works: Leveraging cooperative learning as a scaffold for science and engineering practices

With new science standards in North Carolina, the solution might be to incorporate them into old strategies like collaborative learning.

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Oct 13 • 5:30 PM EDT • Science • ednc.org
Chinatown businesses say teen fights, robberies are hurting business as crime rises

D.C. police seek two suspects after a man was robbed of designer shoes and a phone in Chinatown. Nearby workers describe recurring disturbances.

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Oct 13 • 5:20 PM EDT • Business • wjla.com
10 Research Opportunities Poised to Advance Child Health

/PRNewswire/ -- Ten areas of pediatric research could drive the next generation of major advances in child health, according to a new special article in...

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Oct 13 • 4:43 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
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Health officials suspect new measles outbreak, this time in Rock County

The cases are linked to each other but separate from a large ongoing outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.

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Oct 13 • 4:05 PM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
Steelers Week 6 power rankings roundup: Is Pittsburgh gaining respect?

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6 power rankings roundup.

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Oct 13 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pat McAfee squashes Monday Night Football speculation

Pat McAfee quickly shutdown the notion that he could be joining the Monday Night Football booth.

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Oct 13 • 3:42 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Michael Che's Minneapolis stand-up special now streaming on Netflix

MINNEAPOLIS — Everyone who wasn’t allowed a bathroom break while “SNL” weekend anchor Michael Che was taping his Netflix special at First Avenue can now find out if their sacrifice

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Oct 13 • 3:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Deserves More Respect

Aidan Chiles has 1,172 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns and zero turnovers through five games. Northwestern's quarterback is proving he belongs among the Big Ten's best.

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Oct 13 • 3:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Royals Prospect Pushes for 2027 Outfield Job After Huge Season

A rare 30-30 year in the minors has put a young outfielder right in the middle of Kansas City's search for help in center field.

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Oct 13 • 3:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
OTHER DESERT CITIES to Host Performance Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund

Other Desert Cities will make present a Special Performance benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. One hundred percent of the ticket proceeds from…

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Oct 13 • 3:16 PM EDT • Entertainment • broadwayworld.com
Helen Branswell, infectious diseases and public health reporter, dies

Branswell earned the respect of experts and public health officials around the world with her accessible, prescient dispatches on scourges from influenza to polio and Ebola to COVID-19.

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Oct 13 • 3:14 PM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude

Called WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft, respectively, the open-source applications are written in Rust with Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, as the Adobe replicas were, and are available for...

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Oct 13 • 2:53 PM EDT • Technology • techspot.com
*POSTPONED* Behind the Science with Paleontologist and Curator of Dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano

***Due to speaker illness, this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in two weeks. If you registered for this program, please check your email for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience.*** Is the 21st Century the real Age of Dinosaurs? Today, more paleontologists are discovering more dinosaur fossils from more places in the world than ever before. Our understanding of these amazing creatures has leapt forward while their popularity has surged. Museums sit at the junction of these phenomena. The Smithsonian has been a center for dinosaur research for more than a century, and its collections include many iconic and scientifically important specimens. Today, Smithsonian researchers continue to discover new dinosaurs, but they are also uncovering more information about the ones we already know and love. New techniques and approaches allow them to investigate aspects of dinosaur biology, ecology, and evolution in ways that would have been inconceivable to early paleontologists. The result is an ever-improving understanding of dinosaurs as living, breathing, and thriving animals. This month, go behind the science with paleontologist Dr. Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the National Museum of Natural History as he discusses new discoveries at home and abroad, in the field and in the museum. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. ---------------- About the Series: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now!

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Oct 13 • 2:32 PM EDT • Science • naturalhistory.si.edu
Did Illinois’ mental health safety net fail? Rep. LaPointe responds to 7-year-old's stabbing death

The suspect charged in the murder of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon had a history of violent arrests and years of unaddressed psychiatric crises, according to her public defender. Former social worker and Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-19) breaks down why families struggle to access emergency care, current legal avenues, and what Springfield must do to build sustainable, community-based care before tragedy strikes.

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Oct 13 • 2:26 PM EDT • Health • fox32chicago.com
Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.

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Oct 13 • 2:11 PM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Laika's 'Wildwood' Review: A Magical Spectacle

Stop-motion? More like stop e-motional.

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Oct 13 • 1:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine to open new Center for Advanced Medicine in Sunset Hills

The outpatient facility will bring together WashU Medicine specialty care, BJC Medical Group primary care and advanced diagnostic services.

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Oct 13 • 1:23 PM EDT • Health • medicine.washu.edu
8BitDo Launches Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller with Thumb Stick Tension Adjustment and Extra Buttons

8BitDo has officially launched the latest version of its Ultimate Wireless controller, the Ultimate 3C+, which is, for an intents and purposes, a more affordable version of the recently revealed special edition Ultimate 3 Wireless controllers. The Ultimate 3C comes in at a pre-order price of...

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Oct 13 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Keith Thompson obituary

Other lives: Academic and crop scientist specialising in optimum harvest

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Oct 13 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
'Discovery compact' proposal calls for new social contract to sustain U.S. science

In a perspective article, Sergio Carbajo and colleagues call for a "Discovery Compact" in the face of the recent destabilization of the postwar compact for science, which reliably supported basic research ...

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Oct 13 • 12:40 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
RIP, homeOS

MacRumors was first to reveal the name "HomeView" last week, after discovering a trademark filing from a secretive shell company that we correctly suspected was linked to Apple. Apple was likely behind a "homeOS" trademark filing as well, but the company ultimately decided to stick with generic "HomeView software" naming, just like it refers to the HomePod's operating system as "HomePod software".

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Oct 13 • 12:39 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Liquidity under pressure: 4 cash flow moves for Chicago mid-market businesses

Many organizations, especially mid-market organizations, face a spate of pressures that impact liquidity, from interest rate pressure to trade volatility. Without careful planning, these conditions can create a cash crunch, just when companies could benefit from liquidity the most.

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Oct 13 • 12:01 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
The fate of the family business amid a corporate boom

A lot of family businesses make it to the second generation. Very few make it to the third. So a fifth generation is something special. We’re looking a

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Oct 13 • 11:46 AM EDT • Business • wpln.org
Early planning, documentation key to university property claims: Experts

Universities should involve claims specialists early and carefully document expenses to maximize business interruption insurance recoveries, presenters said Monday at the University Risk Management &

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Oct 13 • 11:43 AM EDT • Business • businessinsurance.com
Samsung’s first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery]

Samsung’s first Android XR glasses are right around the corner and, ahead of launch, another leak reveals every style you’ll...

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Oct 13 • 11:15 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Chatter is Different

When most superstars are involved in trade rumors, it feels like the bidding market is populated by the big-market teams. And sure, if the trade speculation about Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is true, it could feel a decent amount like that for him, too. There’s something different about Acuña, though, which could make […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Chatter is Different appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 11:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CWRU receives record $15M gift for special needs dental care

The $15 million gift from Bill and Chloe Cornell will establish a health center for patients with special needs at Case Western Reserve.

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Oct 13 • 10:45 AM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com
Como president opens up on key reasons behind success story

Serie A side Como have risen up the Italian football pyramid quite quickly in the last few years. Their journey is well documented, especially as they find themselves in the Champions League right now...

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Oct 13 • 10:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Aviva appoints Slabbert to dual leadership roles

U.K.-headquartered Aviva plc has appointed Johan Slabbert as managing director of its global corporate and specialty business and chief executive of Aviva Syndicates, effective Dec. 1…

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Oct 13 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • businessinsurance.com
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden make Packers history vs. Bears

Christian Watson and Matthew Golden set a new franchise record in the win against Chicago and have the makings of a special wide receiver duo.

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Oct 13 • 10:04 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How “Wicker”’s special effects team turned Alexander Skarsgård into a sexy man-basket

The wizards at Wētā Workshop, the award-winning special effects company, used new technology to create the costume.

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Oct 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Arizona State Council Focuses on Workers, Growth and Political Action

The IAM's Arizona State Council has wrapped up its 2026 Fall Conference, bringing together about 30 union leaders, delegates, and guests to discuss the future of working families across the state. The conference was led by Council President Steve Nickel, with special guest IAM Western Territory General Vice President Robert "Bobby" Martinez also was in

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Oct 13 • 9:24 AM EDT • Politics • goiam.org
Specialized airway surgery helps South Texas woman breathe freely again

After nearly two years of struggling to breathe, a South Texas woman found relief through specialized airway surgery at UT Health San Antonio, where advanced technology and coordinated care helped her reclaim her quality of life.

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Oct 13 • 9:24 AM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu
The 20 most successful ‘Shark Tank’ products of all time, ranked

Who knew socks, sponges, and toilet stools could be worth millions? We’re revisiting 20 of the most successful products in ‘Shark Tank’ history, from brilliant investments to spectacular missed opportunities.

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Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Bungie Drops Hint About ‘Destiny 1’ Remaster And PC Release

Destiny 2 is getting lots of content unvaulted, but a new hint from Bungie suggests a Destiny 1 remaster and/or PC port could be coming.

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Oct 13 • 8:51 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Orioles prospect season review: Michael Forret

The Orioles reacquired one of their top pitching prospects less than a year after trading him to the Rays.

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Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
God Of War Laufey Collector's Edition Doesn't Include The Game, This Time On Purpose

After Ragnarok's special edition accidentally shipped without download codes, Sony seems to have taken inspiration

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Oct 13 • 7:59 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Is Huntsville’s Apartment Boom Coming To An End?

Prospective tenants may want to sign their leases soon if they hope to capitalize on those incentives in Huntsville. Because the number of new apartments

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Oct 13 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • huntsvillebusinessjournal.com
Will the Panthers restock the cupboards at linebacker in April?

Let’s take a closer look at one of the prospects the Panthers could select in the 2027 NFL Draft.

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Oct 13 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
USTR Seeks Business Input on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The USTR is seeking comments from stakeholders on the current and potential effects of the EU’s CBAM on U.S. producers, workers, exports and overall U.S.-EU trade. USTR is specifically requesting information on costs, regulatory burdens, EU market access, competitive effects and the possible impact of proposals to extend CBAM to additional downstream products

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Oct 13 • 6:36 AM EDT • Business • akingump.com
8 Must-Read Literary Science Fiction Books

These literary science fiction books with stunning prose and complex characters will give you a new perspective on what it means to be human.

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Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • bookriot.com
Michael Che's sense of humor is definitely darker than Weekend Update

'Saturday Night Live' writer and performer Michael Che returns to Netflix with his first special in five years, testing jokes about race, language and politics, and opening with material about Charlie Kirk’s murder.

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Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Belleville developers unveil plans for second half of sports, business complex

“There’s some hotels interested, especially with the playing fields,” he said. “That will draw quite a crowd to Belleville.”

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Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • bnd.com
Counterpoint | No conspiracy in delayed arrival of ‘Health Care for All’ analysis

"As authors of the legislation, we told MDH that we want the study to be thorough and done well, rather than rushed to meet a specific timeline," write state lawmakers John Marty and Liz Reyer.

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Oct 13 • 5:59 AM EDT • Health • startribune.com
Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?

When populations fall, fledglings can struggle to learn the right notes to attract mates. But research on how birds communicate offers hope for species’ survival

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Oct 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Givaudan bolstered by its fragrance business over nine months

Swiss group Givaudan, which specialises in fragrances and flavours, reported better-than-expected nine-month revenue on Tuesday, driven by its perfumery activities.

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Oct 13 • 4:46 AM EDT • Business • us.fashionnetwork.com
Therapy animals: a special support system for Olympians’ mental health – “They can really help emotionally”

From therapy dogs to furry friends, animals have become adored and adorable companions to Olympians and Paralympians across the sporting world.

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Oct 13 • 4:01 AM EDT • Health • olympics.com
Arkansas football hosts another strong group of visitors

Arkansas football season isn’t going las well as hoped, the Razorbacks continued to host an impressive list of prospects for the Tennessee game on Saturday in Fayetteville.

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Oct 13 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com
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Vikings Floated in Realistic Trade Idea for Eagles’ Saquon Barkley

The Minnesota Vikings‘ offense is starting to flash what it could be after their Week 5 win over the New Orleans Saints. Nonetheless, one aspect that the team lacks is a dynamic running back to complement their passing game. Aaron Jones Sr. produced in the win over New Orleans as the veteran running back recorded […] The post Vikings Floated in Realistic Trade Idea for Eagles’ Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 2:52 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Small group health insurance market rates announced

Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).

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Oct 12 • 11:20 PM EDT • Health • yournewsnm.com
Cha Jun-hwan steps away from figure skating competition to pursue entertainment work

Cha Jun-hwan announced that he would not compete in the 2026-27 season. As a result, he is expected to withdraw from the Cup of China and the NHK Trophy, the third and sixth events, respectively, of the International Skating Union Grand Prix series.

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Oct 12 • 10:08 PM EDT • Entertainment • koreajoongangdaily.com
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US-Russia diesel deal ‘may be illegal’ under sanctions, political analyst says

Fox News political analyst Guy Benson discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire' and a U.S.-Russia diesel deal on ‘Special Report.’

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Oct 12 • 9:37 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Four Padres’ Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2027

The San Diego Padres have one of the worst-ranked farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. That has posed a massive problem for General Manager A.J. Preller whenever he tries to wheel and deal at the Trade Deadline. However, Preller has proved adept at holding onto gems. Recent Padres' prospects such as Jackson Merrill …

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Oct 12 • 9:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How the Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects Have Started the 2026 AFL

Several Pittsburgh Pirates prospects are off to a hot start in the 2026 Arizona Fall League.

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Oct 12 • 9:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Maple Leafs Handed Roster Boost Before Mammoth Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs have received a boost ahead of Tuesday’s October 13 game against the Utah Mammoth in the final game of their Western road trip.Toronto defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 during the weekend, but without John Tavares. The forward had been absent since October 9 for personal reasons, specifically the birth of his […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Roster Boost Before Mammoth Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 12 • 8:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul

For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.

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Oct 12 • 8:01 PM EDT • Politics • nystateofpolitics.com
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul

For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.

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Oct 12 • 8:01 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump and Mamdani energize governor's race, strategists see an edge for Hochul

For months, the race has been expected to hinge in part on the influence of Trump and Mamdani on their respective candidates.

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Oct 12 • 8:01 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations

Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials. Researchers discovered that light’s internal geometry can naturally produce left- and right-handed patterns, challenging long-standing assumptions about how light behaves. By carefully arranging a beam’s structure, scientists can control where and how these spinning patterns emerge, unlocking a new way to manipulate light.

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Oct 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Monroe County health board sets Oct. 22 hearing on possible removal of health officer

Monroe County’s health board voted 5–0 to schedule an Oct. 22 hearing on whether to remove health officer Sarah Ryterband, less than two years into a four-year term. The board disclosed no specific allegations and raised the possibility of terminating her contract without cause.

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Oct 12 • 7:49 PM EDT • Health • bsquarebulletin.com
These Three Prospects Could Be Mets Next Stars
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Oct 12 • 7:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com

Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.

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Oct 12 • 7:35 PM EDT • Science • 715newsroom.com
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How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?

Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe

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