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Trump administration's social media posts criticized as racially inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud.
‘SNL’ recap: ‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts Halloween episode
‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the first time on Halloween, with musical guest Gracie Abrams. Read EW’s recap.
Halloween fun brings increased business for San Francisco bars and pubs
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.
'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' gives voice to Black arts pioneers
William Greaves' long-lost documentary about a 1972 meeting among surviving members of the Harlem Renaissance is a fascinating slice of American history.
Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud.
Sindhu, Lakshya in Hylo Open Finals; Hockey ACT, ISL continue: Indian Sports LIVE, November 1
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on November 1, 2026.
Nicholls Athletics expands partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System
Nicholls State University’s athletics department announced the expansion of a partnership with Thibodaux Regional Health System in a press conference on Friday. The expansion allows Nicholls athletes—including members of the soccer, tennis, beach volleyball and track programs—access to Thibodaux Regional’s new, National Collegiate Athletic Association-compliant sports complex. The complex allows Nicholls to host competitive and...
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.
How Daylight Saving Time affects your health
Covered California open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Covered California's open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Nov. 1, offering Californians the chance to review and adjust their coverage.
"Star Wars" Killed The New "Mass Effect"?
Last week’s announcement that EA was shutting down game developer BioWare and scrapping the newest “Mass Effect” game upset much of the fanbase. Now, the apparent reason why has been revealed. Bloomberg reports that the decision to close BioWare was mainly due to EA pursuing the opportunity to make a new “Star Wars Battlefront” game. […]
North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl
North Carolina A&T Athletics has released a statement regarding the brawl f ollowing the team’s homecoming victory over Elon. Members of the two football teams got into a physical altercation immediately following the game on North Carolina A&T’s sideline. The full statement from North Carolina A&T’s Department of Athletics is below. “An on-field […] The post North Carolina A&T issues statement on Elon homecoming brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Howard County issues health alert after 33,000-gallon sewage spill in Savage
Howard County issued a precautionary health alert after a 33,000-gallon sewage spill in Savage on Friday.
Nikola Jokic Has Simple Answer After Nuggets' Win Over Suns
Denver's star center did not need big numbers to run the show in Phoenix, and his teammates made the most of the looks he created.
‘Heart dropping’: Bride says Metro Detroit mobile bartender won’t refund after selling business
For weeks, Local 4’s Kyla Russell has been hearing from brides who say they were ghosted by wedding vendors on their big day. One name that keeps coming up: Sip of Eden, a mobile bartending service based in metro Detroit.
The Elder Scrolls VI Reportedly Titled Sentinel, Set in Hammerfell
The Elder Scrolls VI might finally get its full name soon. According to The Verge's Tom Warren, Bethesda is preparing to announce the game as The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel, and the reveal could come as soon as November. Warren expects it to be a name reveal only, so a trailer, gameplay, or...
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Find BET Her channel numbers and compare cable, satellite, and streaming plans for the network's live Black-led comedies, dramas, and movies.
Scientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer
Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to attack multiple cancer-driving genes simultaneously.
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.
The fight for battleground state Pennsylvania
To win a majority in the House of Representatives, Democrats need to win big in Pennsylvania. CNN’s Danny Freeman explains.
Alaska Sen. Sullivan accuses Democrats of same-name voter deceit
CNN’s Jake Tapper sits down with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan ahead of the midterms where he’s seeking a third term. He discusses the “double Dan Sullivan” controversy, involving two candidates with the same name running for the same seat. Watch the full interview on CNN at 9a ET.
Kucherov’s contract ‘his business’ say Lightning teammates
Point, Carlson, Hedman focusing on ice after Tampa Bay’s top scorer requests trade
Canelo reclaims title with vintage win over Mbilli
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez reclaims the WBC super-middleweight title with a vintage performance against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh.
Once Upon a Farm to Host Business Update Conference Call on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET
BERKELEY, Calif., October 31, 2026--Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) (the "Company"), a leading high-growth company driving systemic improvement in childhood nutrition, today announced that John Foraker, CEO and Co-Founder, will host a business update conference call and webcast on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company’s voluntary recall issued on October 30, 2026.
What Channel Is AXS TV On?
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‘Exploration and inspiration’: Gallery On & Off Main highlights arts, local business scene in Zionsville
In many ways, Oct. 24 was a typical fall evening on Main Street in Zionsville. Leaves tumbled from the trees to the brick street as families ate dinner outside and wandered into the shops along the main drag. There were, however, a few differences. For example, flautist Kevin McLaren and clar
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.
What Channel Is aspireTV On?
Find aspireTV channel numbers and compare cable and live TV options for the network's Black-led cooking, travel, and lifestyle series and movies.
Editorial: Making medicine understandable is healthcare’s responsibility
A blood pressure reading that is too high can signal a serious health concern, but recognizing that danger requires patients to understand what the numbers mean. In a study published by the American Heart Association, 55% of patients with inadequate health literacy could not identify a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mm Hg as abnormal....
‘Mormon Wives’ star takes down family Halloween costume post referencing day of JFK’s assassination following backlash
McCall DaPron and her family dressed up as the Kennedys circa the day of JFK’s assassination for Halloween, sparking backlash.
Numbers That Stood Out From Iowa Football's Win Over Wisconsin
The Hawkeyes have outscored the Badgers 155-26 over the course of their five-game winning streak in this series.
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Timberwolves vs Spurs Injury Report: Key Starter Listed For Minnesota
Who is out for the Minnesota Timberwolves?
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state’s pivotal U.S. Senate race.
Here’s how the new MacBook Pro and macOS 27 are optimized for touch
Apple just unveiled the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, its first MacBook with a touch display. While Apple already...
EA Offices Tagged With 'Save Mass Effect' Graffiti
As stumbled upon overnight by a Reddit user, one incensed fan is taking the fight right to the publisher’s gates
‘Nobody Wants This’ star hits back at ‘tensions’ on set following Adam Brody comments
‘Nobody Wants This’ star Tovah Feldshuh denied any rising tensions between her and her onscreen son Adam Brody in a Threads post on Saturday.
Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury , but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. the Spurs. Rudy […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Did you remember the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks?
Three weeks ago, we asked if you were able to name all the players who took the field for the 2026 Diamondbacks. If you missed that, here’s your chance: you still have a chance to take the test before your eyes stray down to the rest of the article. The rest of us will wait […]
[Rumor] Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaked
Footage for a Persona 1 remake has potentially been leaked, featuring dungeon navigation, combat and new artwork.
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
76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets as the organization manages both stars’ injuries during the second half of a back-to-back. Philadelphia’s latest injury report lists James as out due to low back/sciatica management, while Embiid will sit because of […] The post 76ers rule out LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ohio State’s Tavien St. Clair Future in Doubt
This seemed like the reason the Ohio State Buckeyes recruited Tavien St. Clair from Bellefontaine, Ohio. The five-star quarterback had teams all across the country interested, but OSU’s pursuit would’ve been about giving it the next star QB to play in Columbus — and the potential heir to Julian Sayin. It isn’t playing out that […] The post Ohio State’s Tavien St. Clair Future in Doubt appeared first on HEAVY.
Michael Douglas didn’t think Glenn Close was ‘right’ for ‘Fatal Attraction’
Michael Douglas reunited with his ‘Fatal Attraction’ costar Glenn Close on the Oct. 30 episode of ‘The Graham Norton Show.’
A Pro-Russia Strongman at Mar-a-Lago
Milorad Dodik, the separatist Bosnian Serb leader, has won MAGA’s favor after a lobbying bonanza.
Howard Stern Wack Pack member claims ICE tried to take her in: ‘They’re very racist’
She said she was scared but 'held her own.'
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to mounting legal challenges
Nancy Guthrie task force meets with Florida DNA scientists as case nears 9-month mark
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as members of the task force travel to Florida to push forward DNA analysis.
Sixers down Embiid and James to end back-to-back in Charlotte
The Sixers will be undermanned for their game Saturday night against the Hornets.
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
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 DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting.
The AI boom's political reckoning
The fight over who profits from AI — and who pays for it — is on the ballot this November.
Community close-up: Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• ‘OPPORTUNITY’ IS THE WORD Nash and Edgecombe counties are building from a solid economic foundation, creating a structure that supports entrepreneurs, new and expanding businesses, and residents. There isn’t a definitive way to summarize businesses in Nash County. Pfizer, GXP-Storage and Asterra Labs are joining others to create a life-sciences hub. […]
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Faces An Earnings Test, Is A 35% Discount Enough?
Wall Street is looking for higher earnings and revenue when PENN Entertainment (PENN) posts September quarter results on November 5, even as a negative Earnings ESP hints at softening sentiment around the upcoming report. PENN Entertainment has seen a quick rebound in recent weeks, with a 7-day share price return of 9.66% and a 30-day gain of 8.53%, following a 90-day share price decline of 22.55% and a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 3.40%. Spot fresh momentum ideas around PENN...
NICU babies at OU Health dress up in adorable '101 Dalmatians' costumes for Halloween
Oklahoma Children's OU Health shared some adorable pictures of Halloween fun with babies in the NICU.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar says late ‘Saved by the Bell’ costar Dennis Haskins helped cast feel ‘safe’ on set
Mark-Paul Gosselaar tells ‘EW’ that late ‘Saved by the Bell’ costar Dennis Haskins helped the young cast feel ‘safe’ on the set of their ’90s sitcom, but that he stopped responding to their outreach in his final years.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hits All-Time Low Price With Amazon's $99 Discount
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Syracuse Athletics: Most Outstanding Performers in October
Which member of the Orange athletic community stood out above the rest last month?
FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in Petersburg as Alaska Senate race inquiry widens
Federal authorities ramped up their investigation over the U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska who shares a name with the Republican incumbent.
Dachshund is muse in exhibition showcasing sausage dog's history in art
The humble dachshund is taking center stage in a new exhibition in Germany that explores the history of the sausage dog in art.
Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump
Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections.
Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump
Kamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections.
If You Want To Stop Objectifying Women, Try Electro-Shock
Do you objectify women? You were born that way but Lady Gaga won't sing a song about it. But science can help.
The Iran War Might Soon Get Catastrophically Worse
It looks increasingly likely Donald Trump may try a reckless escalatory bombing campaign against Iran after the midterms. And it looks increasingly likely it will backfire terribly.
NFL rumors: Packers star Micah Parsons gets potential return date
The Green Bay Packers’ wait to have Micah Parsons back on the field is almost over. The star pass rusher, who has been rehabbing his injured knee, is nearing his much-awaited season debut, with one game in particular looking likely . “Packers star Micah Parsons is expected to return to practice next week and make his 2026 debut in November, with […] The post NFL rumors: Packers star Micah Parsons gets potential return date appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Legal Liability for the AI Geniuses?
AI can become a serious social pest without rogue superagents or cyberDoomsday. Human stupidity could do all the heavy lifting.
NFL Draft prospects to watch: Week 9 college football preview
Looking ahead to potential future members of the Eagles.
Nicolas Cage says he almost ‘really lost it’ while filming ‘Face/Off’ scene
Nicolas Cage recalls how he got deep into the mind of his ‘Face/Off’ character and almost ‘really lost it’ during this one particular scene.
Alexander Skarsgård talks steamy ‘Wicker’ scenes with Olivia Colman: ‘Sex was great’
Alexander Skarsgård opens up about the steamy sex scenes he and leading lady Olivia Colman did for their new movie ‘Wicker.’
How To Create A Real Zombie, The Organic Way
Ophiocordyceps, the fungus that takes over ants, are not the only zombie causes out there. Nature is full of them.
November skygazing: Planetary alignments, a supermoon, comet, and more
The Full Beaver Supermoon rises on November 24.
America's Entrepreneurship Surge Continues: Nearly 5 Million Business Applications Filed Through September - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
New Census Bureau data highlight record entrepreneurial activity, changing business models, and the opportunity to help more startups launch, grow and succeed. By Karen Kerrigan – America’s entrepreneurial spirit continues unabated. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau Business Formation Statistics, nearly 4.93 million business applications were filed during the first nine months of 2026, […]
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.
Walmart makes big amends for Zelda Switch 2 console cancellations
There were some very disappointed Walmart customers on Wednesday as the day before the Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console was released Walmart cancelled a number of orders due to the retailer…
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
Rising Health Costs and Coverage Changes Are Big Concerns for Older Adults as Election Day Nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover ...
Christopher Lloyd recalls John Belushi ‘flying backwards’ into a piano in ‘Goin’ South’
Christopher Lloyd recounted his experience watching ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum John Belushi put his all into physical stunts during the making of ‘Goin’ South’ in 1978.
9 spooky photos of dead man’s finger fungus
The zombie-looking fungi is found throughout the United States.
Yakima County jobless rate improves over past year
There were more employed persons and fewer people seeking work in September compared to both one year ago and the previous month, according to statistics released last week by the
Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas
Democrat Shomari Figures of Alabama is one of several Black members of Congress who've had their House districts redrawn by Republicans in the wake of the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.
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 ...
Leela Gray stumps to get out the vote as election day nears
Gray is running against incumbent Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna in Congressional District 13, which includes most of Pinellas County outside St. Petersburg.
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
Dan’s Daily: Kucherov Trade Bombshell; Unintended Penguins Block
Bombshells dropped Friday night. First, Nikita Kucherov sent social media into a tizzy by holding an in-person meeting with management […]
How to watch Oregon State men's, women's basketball in 2026-27
Here's how to watch the Oregon State Beavers men's and women's basketball teams during the 2026-27 NCAA season.
Another little-known candidate in the Alaska Senate race points toward secretive effort to hurt Republicans
Newly created PACs are spending millions to attack Republican incumbents in Alaska and Ohio from the right and to promote longshot conservative challengers.
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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