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Braves News: Dana Brown, Vidal Brujan back, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
December return for Van Rensburg
BRISTOL Bears boss Pat Lam says England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will return to match action in December to give him sufficient time to recover after suffering two serious head injuries in the space of three months. The 29-year-old, below, was stretchered off after being knocked unconscious trying to tackle Henry Pollock in the […] The post December return for Van Rensburg appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Bath find their feet to keep Sale out
AFTER suffering three consecutive defeats, Bath showed much improved form to record a bonus-point victory over a battling Sale before a sold-out Rec. ■By ROGER PANTING Bath .................................... 36pts Tries: Arundell 3, de Glanville 22, Cokanasiga 30, 42; Hennessey 64 Conversions: Russell 3, 22, 42, 64 Penalty: Russell 58 Sale Sharks ..................... 28pts Tries: Jibulu […] The post Bath find their feet to keep Sale out appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Washington scores late, rallies past Nebraska
Demond Williams Jr.came off the bench in the fourth quarter and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Chris Lawson with 1:30 remaining as Washington rallied to beat Nebraska 17-10 in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday night in Lincoln, Neb.
Science of a city: The maths, physics, ecology & psychology of urban life
Cities are usually discussed in the language of infrastructure, economics and politics. But I’ve often wondered whether we are looking at cities through too narrow a lens.
Zaccharie Risacher Praised by Mavericks Teammate Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks forward Zaccharie Risacher was praised by his new teammate Kyrie Irving following a strong start to his season.Risacher, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, fell out of favor with the Hawks and was traded to the Mavericks this summer.So far, it’s proven to be […] The post Zaccharie Risacher Praised by Mavericks Teammate Kyrie Irving appeared first on HEAVY.
U.S. Department of Education demands changes to Illinois school mental health screening plan
The Department of Education raisse parental consent and privacy concerns over mental health screening plans.
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream for franchise’s first WNBA title
The Valkyries won 68 to 63 in Game 7, clinching their first championship on the road.
Southside business owners raise safety concerns after woman shot during Atlantic Boulevard gathering
A shooting that injured a woman early Saturday morning has renewed concerns among Southside business owners who say large late-night gatherings along Atlantic Boulevard have become a recurring problem.
Yankees Trade Pitch Lands $288 Million Infielder in the Bronx
The New York Yankees can only bring so many bold trade proposals to fruition.But this doesn’t stop rumors from surfacing.In a recent New York trade pitch, an MLB writer sent a $288 million shortstop to the Bronx.Let’s take a look at his daring suggestion.Yankees Urged To Target Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr.When Anthony Ranaudo of FanSided […] The post Yankees Trade Pitch Lands $288 Million Infielder in the Bronx appeared first on HEAVY.
Patriots sign Lan Larison to 53-man roster
New England Patriots RB Lan Larison signed to 53-man roster
Georgia Farmers Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Rates Increase
Rising costs, debt and isolation are weighing on Georgia farmers. Advocates say stigma around mental health is slowly easing in farm communities.
What Channel Is BET Her On?
Find BET Her channel numbers and compare cable, satellite, and streaming plans for the network's live Black-led comedies, dramas, and movies.
Reflections on a life in physics and the state of science
Sheldon L Glashow, America’s oldest living Nobel laureate for physics, reflects on how the scientific research landscape has changed radically over ...
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists
A mysterious particle overlooked for decades may hold the key to why matter survived the Big Bang, allowing stars, planets, and life to exist. Scientists believe this forgotten neutrino reshaped the early universe and may have left detectable gravitational wave signals that could help unlock the cosmos’s deepest mysteries.
Tulane Cross Country Programs Capture American Conference Titles
The Green Wave swept the team and individual championships at Lake Oaks Park on Saturday.
An AI Called LUMINA Is Being Taught to Pick Safe Landing Sites on the Moon
Ohio State researchers unveiled LUMINA, an AI framework meant to help planners choose safe, resource-rich Moon landing sites, with Mars as a possible later target.
What Channel Is AXS TV On?
Find AXS TV channel numbers and compare cable, satellite, and live TV streaming plans for concerts, artist interviews, and music documentaries.
Celtics injury report against Magic lists one key player
Mitchell Robinson, who has started at center for the Celtics so far this season, could miss Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic.
Kona Community Hospital earns accreditation from country’s largest healthcare accreditor
The hospital was recognized for meeting established standards and delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.
US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show
The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan.
Watch: Talarico, Once a Progressive, Rejects Left-Right Politics
The Senate nominee disinvited his former primary rival from a joint appearance, while on the GOP side President Trump is planning a late burst of tele-rallies.
Steelers' Rico Dowdle looking to progress up on-ramp after injury
The Steelers are looking to take sole possession of first place in the division and avenge a Week 4 loss to Cleveland.
Utah Struggles Offensively in Blowout Loss to Portland
A dismal shooting night and 19 turnovers doomed the Jazz to a 1-5 start, overshadowing rookie Darryn Peterson’s team-high 16 points in a lopsided Delta Center defeat.
Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane Highlights Team's Resilience Following NBA Cup Win
Desmond Bane’s 28-point explosion fueled a gritty rebound over Toronto, proving Orlando can thrive through injuries and adversity by leaning on perimeter depth and defensive connectivity.
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape.
Deb Haaland Was a Climate Hero of the Left. Now She Wants to Govern Oil-Rich New Mexico.
On the cusp of becoming America’s first Native woman governor, the former interior secretary confronts questions about her climate commitments.
Lansing History: Third-generation baker brings the family business — Calumet Bakery — to Lansing
The original Calumet Bakery was located on 106th Street just east of Bensley Avenue in the South Deering neighborhood of Chicago. It arrived in Lansing by the third generation —
No Elandon Roberts for Steelers Battle vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers faithful will have to wait at least one more week for the return of popular inside linebacker […]
FOX Sports Power Rankings: Where did the Browns land in Week 8?
We have a new set of power rankings to look at ahead of Week 8.
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Patriots Make A.J. Brown Decision Before Dolphins Game
Brown's knee flared up during Wednesday's practice, and running back TreVeyon Henderson is also out with an illness for Sunday in Miami.
Christian Pulisic celebrates extension with Milan derby opener 🇺🇸
It's been a wonderful 48 hours for United States Men's National Team captain Christian Pulisic. The day after extending his Milan contract to July of 2031, the 28-year-old has gone and delivered hi...
CBS Sports Power Rankings: Where did the Browns land in Week 8?
The Browns continue working their way up power rankings ahead of Week 8.
Key Matchup to Watch for in Steelers vs. Browns
How the Pittsburgh Steelers do against the Cleveland Browns’ man coverage might be the difference in Sunday’s pivotal AFC North […]
mPATH Health Marks a Landmark Year in Digital Cancer Screening - CancerX
mPATH Health Marks a Landmark Year in Digital Cancer Screening - CancerX / cancer, CancerX, Lung cancer, mPath Health, OncoDaily, Oncology
Several Guardians Should Be Contention for Major MLB Awards
The Cleveland Guardians have candidates for both Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award.
Bruins Seek To End Skid Against Struggling Blackhawks On Saturday
The Boston Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on Saturday. See how the injury updates and recent losses shape this matchup.
Fire ‘extensively damages’ two Sacramento County businesses, Metro Fire says
The cause of the fire on Hillsdale Boulevard in Foothill Farms is under investigation.
Report: Former Astros general manager Dana Brown returns to Braves
A key member of Atlanta’s front office earlier this decade returns to the organization.
Peek inside the mind and body of an athlete with ‘Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits’ at Orlando Science Center
It’s time to jump, fly, dive and climb at Orlando Science Center. "Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits," presented by Nemours Children’s Health, is an exhilarating new exhibit that invites adults and children alike to explore some of the most extreme sports in the world. Featuring five dedicated zones with different environments, visitors will find thrills
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris pips Kimi Antonelli in final practice to set up thrilling Mexico qualifying
Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli were separated by just 0.001s at the top of the timesheet in final practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix; watch qualifying later at 9pm with Sundays race at 8pm (build-up from 6.30pm), live on Sky Sports F1
A Pro-Russia Strongman at Mar-a-Lago
Milorad Dodik, the separatist Bosnian Serb leader, has won MAGA’s favor after a lobbying bonanza.
Science Notes – Following the lead: the impact of the metal industry in medieval England
While today the health impacts of lead exposure are well documented, in the past its hazards were unknown, a silent killer that had an impact on potentially millions of people…
Poland has earned international respect. Its politicians are squandering it [ANALYSIS]
Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński and Karol Nawrocki all have something to gain from the latest confrontation over a court that has been paralyzed by eleven years of political warfare
Micah Parsons has target for his return
Packers DE Micah Parsons expected back at practice next week and plans to be ready for Week 12
FAU expands youth mental health services and graduate counseling training through the OWLS-FLY initiative
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education is expanding its clinical training opportunities for graduate counseling students while providing free mental health services to underserved children ages 6 to 17 and their families. This initiative vis through OWLS-FLY (Opportunity, Wellness, Le
Celtics Prove NBA Cup Scoring Has More Than One Gear
Payton Pritchard scores 30 and the Celtics crush the Bulls 125-111. Boston shows deep scoring options for the NBA Cup run per NESN.
Jessica Lange says her career is ‘coming to an end’
The 77-year-old previously said she’d be “phasing out of filmmaking.”
Jessica Lange says her career is ‘coming to an end’
Oscar-winner Jessica Lange discussed her career and potential retirement following her appearance on the most recent season of ‘American Horror Story.’
Virginia and D.C. sue to stop proposed Trump arch
The Trump administration has said it plans to begin construction of a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial on Nov. 5 following approval of the final plans.
TCU Star Xavier Edmonds Receives Preseason Recognition From CBS Sports
The Horned Frogs forward lands on the Top 100 list after a breakout year, positioning the veteran leader as a vital anchor for TCU’s Big 12 campaign.
Islanders Provide Updated Ahead Of Game vs. Oilers
Ryan Pulock’s absence forces a blue-line shuffle against Edmonton, as rookie Isaiah George steps into the lineup to bolster a shorthanded defensive corps following Thursday’s early exit.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot must reach a deal to end Israel's political deadlock
Eisenkot, Bennett, Liberman, Lapid and, yes, even Golan, must reconsider their refusal to serve in a Netanyahu government. The PM should accept an arrangement that includes his retirement.
Upfront: Boom or Bust
My uncle John was probably the smartest guy in my family tree, a master’s degree chemist who worked for more than 30 years at Savannah River Plant near Augusta, Georgia. He was hush-hush about his work at the plant, which played a key role in the fabrication of nuclear weapons that underlie U.S. defense policy. […]
Potter County farm becomes Audubon’s first Pennsylvanian Bird-Friendly Maple partner
Sticky Bucket Maple of Potter County has become the first Audubon Society Bird-Friendly Maple partner in Pennsylvania, reflecting a longstanding dedication to sustainability, conservation, and land stewardship.
Tamara Tunie, Roger Howarth, and Beth Maitland set records at 2026 Daytime Emmys
General Hospital and Entertainment Tonight also achieved significant milestones in their respective categories.
Groundbreaking held for BCHS Science Wing
Groundbreaking on the construction of the long awaited Science Wing at Bradley Central High School took place Tuesday, Oct. 27.
One Health Research Institute key to Central Indiana life sciences plan
By Daniel Bradley
One Health Research Institute key to Central Indiana life sciences plan
By Daniel Bradley
Landen Williams-Callis scores game-winning touchdown in final minute
Rushing for nearly 300 yards again, the future Longhorn is now 236 yards away from 10,000 yards for his career.
I live in one of America's most haunted mansions
Lance Zaal bought the Lizzie Borden House for $1.6 million. He says the property's condition was scarier than its haunted reputation.
G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta meeting head to an ending without consensus on key issues
The group will not release a joint communique but will rather rely on a chairman’s statement summarizing the talks, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio will release at the conclusion.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas
Pope Leo told the basketball teams from Villanova and Notre Dame that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral. Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disagree.
Polish president calls emergency talks as political fight for top court gets physical
A battle over judicial appointments has become a showdown over who controls Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal
Computer science grad lands software engineering job despite AI fears
A computer science graduate's job search offers a hopeful lesson about AI, automation, and the future of work.
Computer science grad lands software engineering job despite AI fears
A computer science graduate's job search offers a hopeful lesson about AI, automation, and the future of work.
Carragher apologises to Villa for 'wrong' language
Jamie Carragher apologises for "clumsy and wrong" language when linking manager Unai Emery with becoming Manchester United head coach, after Aston Villa threatened to sue him.
🚨 Nunes, Bouaddi, Haaland: XIs for Manchester City-Brighton
Manchester City need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after last weekend's defeat. They will look to do so against a Brighton side coming off a loss to Liverpool.Today's match at the ...
Cherokee Nation opens north Tulsa apartments, plans more housing investment
Cherokee Nation opened seven affordable apartments in north Tulsa and outlined investments in additional rental housing, homeownership and housing for elders. %
Marijuana Businesses Face Tax Uncertainty While Awaiting Federal Rescheduling Guidance
“They’re all very anxious to see if relief is on the way and if we’re going to see that guidance from the IRS that basically directs what they can do.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri marijuana businesses had reason to celebrate in April when the federal officials moved medical marijuana into a less restrictive […]
CDs are back, but they come with a modern problem
With CD sales on the rise again, collectors are finding new challenges to enjoying their favorite tunes in the modern audio landscape.
Wild clearance deal lands on base M5 MacBook Pro at $650 off, now just $1,350
The new M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display are now available for pre-order, but...
Chinese archaeologists prepare for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots
Scientists will be tasked with deploying big data tech and underwater drones to unearth centuries of lost history under 15th five-year plan.
Harris rallies Democrats in Georgia in final push before midterms
Kamala Harris appeared in Georgia for Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Keisha Lance Bottoms, who could be the first Black female governor.
Denver Coach Could Get A Landmark Win Against Chiefs
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has had a successful career, and win No. 200 could be coming.
Judi Dench reveals how vision loss has forced her to change her life, acting career
From the highs of her acclaimed Hollywood career to the lows (see "Cats"), Judi Dench is telling all in a new memoir.
November skygazing: Planetary alignments, a supermoon, comet, and more
The Full Beaver Supermoon rises on November 24.
Inbox: That night belonged to Wisconsin sports fans
Christian Watson is cut from a different cloth
Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Our game preview for the Browns and Steelers in Week 8 is now live.
ADP, PNC Team Up on Embedded Payroll for Small Businesses
Payroll, HR, banking and retirement in one login. What the new PNC Payroll by ADP offering means for small-plan advisors.
Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress
There’s been a lot of talk this midterm election season about socialism. But only a handful of candidates running for Congress actually align with the far-left wing of the party
‘Don’t be afraid of pumpkins’: SLO County health official gives E. coli update
"We can’t pinpoint the pumpkins as the source of the outbreak right now,” public health officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin said.
Browns among 'dream trades' involving a quarterback
Browns are listed as a "dream" landing sport for a backup quarterback ahead of the trade deadline.
Villa to take legal action against Carragher over podcast comments
Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters. Carragher told Villa fans to “shut the f*** up” after facing criticism for suggesting Unai Emery should consider taking the Manchester United job.
Pope: In an age marked by distance, sports bring people together
Speaking to athletes and members of the University of Notre Dame and Villanova University, who are in Rome to face off in a basketball game on the ...
Illinois QB Katin Houser a Gametime Decision for Maryland Game
Illinois' starting quarterback could take the field against the Terrapins in College Park, Maryland.
UNLV lets political science students earn degree credit through Planned Parenthood internships
Three internship credits with approved organizations can satisfy the department’s 'Culminating Experience' requirement for political science students.
Singapore-Based OPH Health Founder Leona Tong Selected for the 2026 Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese Selection
Singapore company combines medical devices, clinical software and AI to support primary care across international markets
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
How Northwestern Can Slow Dylan Raiola in Week 9 Game at Oregon
Northwestern needs to have the right gameplan to shut down the Ducks' unpredictable signal caller.
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC at Charlotte FC
Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Saturday's away match at Charlotte FC
Mario Kart World Already Runs at Full Speed on PC via Switch 2 Emulator Eglantine, Just Over a Week After the Jailbreak
Eden has just added experimental support for Nintendo Switch 2 emulation on PC, and its fork Eglantine is already running Mario Kart World.
The Texas Republicans Who Have Had Enough
Four Lone Star State conservatives wrestle with their party’s MAGA turn.
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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