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Commentary: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics

For years, the politics of chemical safety seemed trapped in the same old argument. Environmental advocates called for stronger regulations. Industry warned about costs and government overreach. Democ...

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Oct 21 • 3:30 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
‘Gold factory’ relic, Chinese plant cuts 60% energy use: 7 science highlights

From an artificial pancreas to a cancer trial with 84 per cent efficacy, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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Oct 21 • 3:30 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
UK approves new gas field in the North Sea amid concerns about energy security

The UK government has approved the development of a major new gas field in the North Sea amid rising concerns globally about energy security and the effect of climate policies on energy bills.

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Oct 21 • 3:29 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Billionaire Mark Cuban’s 5-step plan to make healthcare affordable targets drug middlemen’s ‘contractual terrorism’

The Cost Plus Drugs cofounder told Texas lawmakers that insured patients are often better off paying cash—and laid out five fixes built around price transparency.

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Oct 21 • 3:15 AM EDT • Health • fortune.com
Business Strategy: Re-Centering Ethics as Pharma's Competitive Advantage

By Dirk Brinckman Chief Compliance Officer, Johnson & Johnson Chair, IFPMA Ethics and Business Integrity Committee Chair, IFPMA Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers Roundtable Today is Global Ethics Day and this year’s theme is “Re-centering Ethics”. At a time when organizations face competing pressures and unprecedented change this theme serves as a call to intentionally...

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Oct 21 • 3:10 AM EDT • Business • ifpma.org
States Are Forcing Hospitals To Offer More People Financial Aid. In Oregon, It’s Working.

Oregon passed a law to require hospitals to proactively screen patients to see if they qualify for financial aid. Patients got immediate relief. Hospitals pushed to roll back the law following federal cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies.

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Oct 21 • 3:01 AM EDT • Health • tradeoffs.org
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks

For Romania and Bulgaria, drone attacks have brought the consequences of the Ukraine war close to their territorial waters.

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Oct 21 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
FEATURE | The Bundesliga’s best 5 players

Bundesliga Matchday 6 produced another entertaining weekend of German football, with Bayern Munich’s emphatic 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen ending Freiburg’s unbeaten start and new...

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Oct 21 • 2:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet as election satire exposes 'monkey business' in Israeli politics

Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet for its final episode before Israel's elections, as the comedy show takes aim at Netanyahu, Eisenkot, campaign scandals, and political rivalries.

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Oct 21 • 1:54 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
Research report: Digital Science and Sunmedia partner to bring research impact reporting to Japan’s medical affairs teams

Sunmedia will use Dimensions and Altmetric data in customized reports intended to assess attention, sentiment and real-world connections for Japanese medical affairs teams.

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Oct 21 • 1:49 AM EDT • Science • bioengineer.org
How Investors May Respond To PENN Entertainment (PENN) Massachusetts Slot Debate

PENN Entertainment has opposed proposed legislation in Massachusetts that would permit historical horse racing devices that function like slot machines. The company argues these terminals could shift up to US$216 million in annual gaming revenue and affect an estimated 1,074 casino jobs across the state. The company has recently reported earnings that exceeded consensus estimates, with an average surprise of 72.86% over the last two quarters. This highlights an operating profile where...

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Oct 21 • 1:36 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma.

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Oct 21 • 1:09 AM EDT • Health • seattletimes.com
Gracie’s Beauty Salon honored with Texas Treasure Business Award

Gracie Arguijo celebrated a special milestone on Friday, Oct. 9, when she was presented with the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

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Oct 21 • 1:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • pleasantonexpress.com
PHP2Shell: Two Unpatched Critical PHP RCE Flaws (CVSS 9.2) Trigger Emergency Security Alert

PHP2Shell involves two critical PHP RCE flaws rated CVSS 9.2, with emergency fixes scheduled following a disclosure leak.

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Oct 21 • 12:57 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
Carolina Hurricanes Dealt Major Dylan Larkin Trade News Amid Rumors

Per reports from The Detroit Free Press, Dylam Larkin has extended his trade list to 10 NHL teams, expanding on what was a group of three teams. The Dylan Larkin trade saga has been in full swing since the Detroit Red Wings star requested a trade from the organization amid several different rumors. Now, it […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Dealt Major Dylan Larkin Trade News Amid Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 21 • 12:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The big business of personal shopping

From sourcing rare Hermès bags to organising last-minute gifts, independent personal shoppers will go to extraordinary lengths to keep wealthy clients happy

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Oct 21 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • ft.com
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history

Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.

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Oct 20 • 11:51 PM EDT • Business • aljazeera.com
Chargers Now Sit Near the Bottom in Latest Power Rankings

Following yet another loss, the Los Angeles Chargers sit near the bottom of the NFL in the latest power rankings.

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Oct 20 • 11:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sacha Fenestraz Confirms Ferrari F1 Test in 2027

The Franco-Argentine driver, incorporated into the Scuderia as a simulator driver in July, confirms that he already has a date to get into a real car.

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Oct 20 • 11:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Virginia Tech football: Hokies open as slight underdogs at Clemson

Clemson is a slight favorite over the Hokies.

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Oct 20 • 11:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Yankees Predicted to Steal ‘Outstanding’ World Series Pitcher This Offseason

The New York Yankees could target World Series pitcher JoJo Romero in the coming offseason, an MLB insider suggests. The post Yankees Predicted to Steal ‘Outstanding’ World Series Pitcher This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 11:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Suspects wanted for string of business burglaries in Fairfax County

Police are searching for suspects accused in a string of Fairfax County business burglaries.

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Oct 20 • 10:50 PM EDT • Business • fox5dc.com
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The pumpkin concierge business creates a new revenue stream for farmers

A new fall trend is creating an additional revenue stream for pumpkin farmers.

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Oct 20 • 10:23 PM EDT • Business • kcbd.com
The pumpkin concierge business creates a new revenue stream for farmers

A new fall trend is creating an additional revenue stream for pumpkin farmers.

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Oct 20 • 10:23 PM EDT • Business • fox34.com
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Bob Chesney announces that QB Nico Iamaleava is undergoing surgery

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney announced on Monday that quarterback Nico Iamaleava will undergo surgery this week.

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Oct 20 • 10:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Report: Rams TE Terrance Ferguson not ready to come off IR
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Oct 20 • 10:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Monongalia County candidates meet with business leaders

Candidates running in Monongalia County races met with local business and community leaders in Morgantown Tuesday night.

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Oct 20 • 10:06 PM EDT • Business • wdtv.com
Disney's Erik von Detten accused of elder abuse in $2-M gold scam

Sheila and Norman Greenberg allege former teen heartthrob Erik von Detten tricked them into rolling over $2 million in retirement savings into gold.

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Oct 20 • 9:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Lamont praises UConn health purchase of Waterbury Hospital, Fazio says ‘Nothing was done about it’

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — On the doorstep of Waterbury Hospital, Gov. Ned Lamont and a set of local political allies hailed UConn Health’s purchase of the Brass City’s largest healthcar…

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Oct 20 • 9:27 PM EDT • Health • wtnh.com
Jaguars Urged to Trade for $12M CB at Deadline

One of the biggest takeaways from the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ loss to the Houston Texans in Week 6 is that the team has a serious need at cornerback. As the Jaguars sit at 4-2 during the bye week, they will likely be considering trades to make them buyers. Perhaps the best name the Jaguars could add […] The post Jaguars Urged to Trade for $12M CB at Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 20 • 9:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
25% Of Middle Schoolers Proficient In ELA, Science; 18% In Math

According to a recent presentation by district leaders, who described those numbers as “steady progress” and a small improvement from previous years.

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Oct 20 • 8:50 PM EDT • Science • newhavenindependent.org
Matthew McConaughney urges voters to ditch two-party system

Matthew McConaughey is making a case for Americans to break up the two-party system.

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Oct 20 • 8:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
‘Borders on the absurd.’ California fights Trump lawsuit to set aside 20,000 ballots

California is trying to block the Trump administration's voter lawsuit. Here’s what the attorney general said in a court filing.

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Oct 20 • 8:21 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
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Powder mailed to Arizona officials reflects surge in political threats

Suspicious letters containing white powder have targeted Arizona lawmakers and the state’s elections chief, as experts warn that threats and intimidation against public officials are rising.

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Oct 20 • 8:12 PM EDT • Politics • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Hospitals: Federal changes will worsen Minnesota healthcare crisis

Minnesota hospitals had a record high of over 2 million emergency department visits in 2024. That year, more than a quarter of hospitals lost money on operations. The Minnesota Hospital Association painted a bleak picture of Minnesota healthcare Tuesday in a new report titled “A Statewide Crisis of Care.” The hospitals are gearing up for […]

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Oct 20 • 8:07 PM EDT • Health • minnesotareformer.com
ILA Group hosts health event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The ILA Group, one of Savannah’s largest employers, hosted a health care event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Oct 20 • 8:02 PM EDT • Health • wtoc.com
SpaceX’s Musk Lauds Its Soaring Cloud Business and Possible Tesla Merger

SpaceX put on a bit of a show for shareholders today—and I’m not referring to the sizzle reel of rocket and space videos it showed on its earnings call. No, the big attention grabber was the update from CEO Elon Musk on the progress of SpaceX’s contemplated merger with Tesla and just how ...

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Oct 20 • 8:01 PM EDT • Business • theinformation.com
Healthcare and Life Sciences Leaders Build on NVIDIA to Advance Drug Discovery and Expand Patient Care

NVIDIA today announced collaborations with leading global healthcare and research organizations to advance protein design — including through a newly released open model, RFD4-Proteina — accelerate drug discovery and bring greater precision to cancer care.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • nvidianews.nvidia.com
The SUEZ Foundation and the Institut Pasteur join forces to promote women's access to scientific careers

The Institut Pasteur and the SUEZ Foundation have announced a three-year partnership designed to inspire young women to pursue scientific careers, support female scientists in their professional development, and foster the emergence of a new generation of women in the fields of health and the environment.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • suez.com
Man charged with stealing barbecue grill from nephew’s business

A St. Louis judge signed an arrest warrant for a man accused of stealing a large custom grill from his nephew’s event hosting business.

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Oct 20 • 7:57 PM EDT • Business • fox2now.com
New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs

The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. News The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary tours Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News Beyond DNA: Scientists Explore New Frontiers in Biology Research Dan Hanson, Apple Valley News Now News TRIDEC optimistic that Hanford, PNNL will see funding in national budget Robert Desaulniers News Big picture science: monitoring the Yakima River Basin News PNNL research could shape the future of fighting fentanyl ​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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Oct 20 • 7:44 PM EDT • Science • applevalleynewsnow.com
Gubernatorial candidates come out swinging over energy costs

With two weeks to go before Election Day, the candidates for governor were swinging away at each other on the campaign trail.

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Oct 20 • 7:37 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
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Three Valley healthcare organizations earn Newsweek honors

Three Valley healthcare organizations earned national workplace honors from Newsweek, including four awards for FHCN.

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Oct 20 • 7:31 PM EDT • Health • thebusinessjournal.com
Sen Slotkin committed a 'cardinal sin' in this era of politics: Ben Domenech

A 'Kudlow' panel breaks down Sen. Elissa Slotkin's, D-Mich., controversial comments about targeting Trump administration officials.

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Oct 20 • 7:31 PM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
SpaceX touts possible Tesla merger after profits soar

After a stellar SpaceX earnings announcement, chief executive Elon Musk said the rocket company is considering a merger with Tesla, the electric car company he also helms.

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Oct 20 • 7:31 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
UW Health East Madison Hospital expands surgical capacity

MADISON, Wis. — UW Health East Madison Hospital is expanding its facilities to meet growing health care demand in Dane County.

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Oct 20 • 7:21 PM EDT • Health • channel3000.com
Sacramento news roundup: ICE incident, seized business and energy rank

From a congressman's call for ICE accountability to a State Bar raid that hauled off 14 boxes of files, here's what's driving Sacramento conversation.

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Oct 20 • 7:07 PM EDT • Business • sacbee.com
Google.org awards $36m to 17 AI science teams | ETIH EdTech News

ETIH edtech news covers Google.org's $36 million commitment to 17 AI for Science projects, including research at the University of Cambridge and MIT. The selected organizations will advance work across climate, clean energy and healthcare, with optional access to Google's six-month accelerator.

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Oct 20 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • edtechinnovationhub.com
Rule breaking by just a few people can be contagious

People are more likely to mimic — or even surpass — rule breakers than rule followers, a study finds. But real-world consequences may keep people in line.

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Oct 20 • 7:01 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
AFC Team Shows Interest in Former Steelers Wide Receiver

A former wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers could soon have a new home in the NFL.

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Oct 20 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Could Steelers Snatch Pro Bowl WR From Latest Opponent?

The Pittsburgh Steelers could acquire another playmaker from one of their recent opponents. The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again in […]

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Oct 20 • 6:54 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Midway Physics Day brings science to life for nearly 2,000 students at the State Fair

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Oct 20 • 6:43 PM EDT • Science • wach.com
New measles case confirmed in Wisconsin, health officials say

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Richland County Health and Human Services are working together to identity and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the virus after the case was confirmed on Tuesday.

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Oct 20 • 6:35 PM EDT • Health • kcrg.com
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Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner Vie to Become the Second Biggest Film This Year...

(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Often, people blame “data” for ruining Hollywood, when I’d argue that hype (which can often be debunked by data) is often worse, as you can see in these two headlines. To use a common meme, here’s how it started: and how it’s going: Earlier this year, I read countless (and I mean countless) articles (in almost every mainstream media outlet) about how Heated Rivalry was a huge hit and that it “heated” interest in hockey. But Heated Rivalry wasn’t a huge viewership hit compared to the hype: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) [ You Can’t Eat Buzz…Did Heated Rivalry’s Buzz Translate into Actual Viewership? ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) Entertainment Strategy Guy · Jan 22 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/you-cant-eat-buzzdid-heated-rivalrys) In this case, the hype (Heated Rivalry is really popular) belied the data (It didn’t make the top ten charts, meaning it wasn’t a huge hit.1) Even worse, every time I write about this, I get a lot of negative feedback, hence why I only sparingly mention the show these days or add lots of caveats when I write about it, but this just further cements the hype. But companies, and the executives leading them, have to determine strategy based on reality, not media coverage. The NHL committed real marketing dollars to a campaign that didn’t work. Sure enough, the latest NHL season opened to under a million viewers. At some point, you have to focus on what the data says, because real dollars are at stake. And that’s why we have the Streaming Ratings Report! To provide and analyze cold, hard data. Luckily, this week, I can be positive and take a look at a huge opening on streaming, along with a very buzzy horror film that customers kind of like, but don’t really love. And a comedy that tried to rebound on streaming. Today, I’m covering two weeks—21-Sep and 28-Sep—so we have a lot to discuss (nearly 5,000 words worth), including a series of film misses for Netflix, another argument for weekly-released TV shows on streaming, another sitcom tries to avoid the comedy curse, Netflix has two new game shows (one powered by AI), Reacher falling off the charts after a huge run, Prime Video tries its hands at the romcom game**,** a look at the WNBA’s big season, a big night for the VMAs on CBS and MTV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to October 4th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Two Hits and a Miss Come to Streaming… Three very interesting films came to streaming in one week, and I like comparing them since they show the range of theatrical films. One was a huge blockbuster, one was popular, and one was neither. One is a horror film, a buzzy genre; one is a comedy, a struggling genre; and one is an animated family film, the king of the box office. One went to a tiny streamer (HBO Max), one went to a second-tier streamer (Disney+), and one went to the biggest (Netflix). So… If you just went by box office, you’d expect Backrooms—the $197 million grosser, and partner of Obsession for “YouTube Horror Summer”—to dominate on streaming. If you read this report, though, you know that horror films don’t do great on streaming, and that’s the case again. Backrooms opened at 3.8 million hours according to Nielsen, and had 3.9 million hours in its second week. Here’s how that stacks up to other HBO Max films: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...why I don’t buy Backrooms budget… …two new games shows arrive on streaming… …another sitcom struggles… ...another argument for putting out shows weekly on Netflix... ...and a whole lot more, nearly 5,000 words more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, I’ll be taking a look at the eighth season of Hulu’s The Kardashians, answering the question: will this show ever make the charts? If Mormon wives can make it, surely one of social media’s most popular families can as well. Also, Prime Video has a new horror show based on popular IP, Carrie, Netflix has a horror show starring Josh Hartnett, Below, and Apple TV has a UK import, Small Prophets. Plus a bunch of movies like Disclosure Day heading to Peacock, The Housemaid coming to HBO Max, Ben Affleck’s latest on Apple TV, Animals, and Matchbox the Movie on Apple TV, a John Cena action comedy inspired by Hasbro’s toy cars. The week after is even busier! I’ll look at another IP-based horror show, Crystal Lake, a new MCU show on Disney+, VisionQuest, season two of The Lowdown on FX/Hulu, the fourth seasons of The Diplomat on Netflix and Tulsa King on Paramount+, another season of Love is Blind, and four straight-to-streaming films: Netflix’s Sacrifice (starring Chris Evens, Anya-Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Salma Hayek. Charlie XCX), Apple TV’s Tenzing (starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Defoe), Prime Video’s Love of Your Life (Margaret Qualley) and Masterplan (Stanley Tucci) and a whole lot more, somehow. Long term, here’s some huge IP news: a Game of Thrones movie is coming to theaters, Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest in 2029, while Jon Watts (who helmed three of the most recent Spider-Man movies) is directing the next Star Wars trilogy, to be written by Simon Kinberg. I’m cautiously optimistic for both. It feels obvious to say that making good movies matters, but for bets this big (Star Wars is on a swoon, Game of Thrones hasn’t been to theaters yet), the quality has to be there.

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Oct 20 • 6:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
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MAGA Inc. Unleashes Millions to Turn Out Republicans At the Polls

MAGA Inc. is now flooding the social media platforms with targeted ads as it seeks to turn out Republicans amid the president’s historically low approval ratings.

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Oct 20 • 6:28 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Health professionals prepare for 2026 flu season

Medical professionals say it’s not too late to stop the spread. For the past few weeks, local health organizations have hosted clinics urging people to get their flu shots.

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Oct 20 • 6:26 PM EDT • Health • 14news.com
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Paul George Sets Celtics Franchise Record During Loss to Pistons

Detroit spent three quarters getting torched by Paul George, then flipped the opener in one run. #Pistons

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Oct 20 • 6:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car

Personal Intelligence is available in Android Auto starting today.

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Oct 20 • 6:11 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
14 Organizations Earn CHIME's Highest Digital Health Most Wired Designation for 2026

/PRNewswire/ -- The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the leading professional organization for digital health leaders, today...

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Oct 20 • 6:09 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
From Our Partners: The Hidden Devices Putting Your Small Business at Risk

During Small Business Month 2026 alone, Comcast Business detected and blocked 230 cyber threats targeting small businesses per second. That finding carries added weight across the Eastside.

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Oct 20 • 6:08 PM EDT • Business • 425business.com
Exclusive | Democrats Make a Million-Dollar Bet on Florida Governor’s Race

National Democrats have largely withheld major funding for Democrat David Jolly, but are seeing a late-race opportunity.

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Oct 20 • 5:57 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Man arrested for Miami Beach business burglaries, police say

A 57-year-old man is facing felony charges after police said he was responsible for two restaurant burglaries in Miami Beach, including one covered by Local 10 News.

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Oct 20 • 5:50 PM EDT • Business • local10.com
SpaceX and Tesla form committees to explore merger

Elon Musk, who is CEO of both companies and owns billions in stock, said he can't be a part of those merger discussions.

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Oct 20 • 5:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028

A new report claims the Windows and Xbox teams have clashed over the direction of the OS for Microsoft's next-gen Xbox consoles.

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Oct 20 • 5:44 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
From fun to fear: How harsh coaching affects mental health for student athletes

Research shows 1 in 4 athletes face abusive coaching. Metro Detroit teens and psychologists share how harsh tactics affect mental health and performance.

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Oct 20 • 5:43 PM EDT • Health • planetdetroit.org
Cam Heyward Once Again Elected to Esteemed Post for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elected Cam Heyward as their NFL Players Association player representative, per source. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, […]

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Oct 20 • 5:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ohio governor’s race in uproar over video featuring Democrat’s estranged mother

Amy Acton was removed from her mother’s home when she was 12 after her stepfather was indicted on a charge of raping her.

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Oct 20 • 5:28 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Rioting in France gives Trump a new talking point as he tries to stave off GOP midterm losses

As Kansans were waiting for President Donald Trump to arrive at his rally in Wichita this week, they were treated to a new addition to the pre-show program: footage of this weekend’s violent protests in France, most of it clipped from Fox News, aired on large screens.

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Oct 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
East Utica Native, Proctor Grad, Pens Book Set in Hometown

David D'Alessandro not only didn't forget about where he came from; he immortalized his hometown, in a new book.

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Oct 20 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • wktv.com
New org weighs AI's impact on mental health

Psychologists, lawyers, parents and advocacy groups have gathered for the first ever annual conference of AI and its impact on human psychology.

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Oct 20 • 5:23 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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What happened to Ben Kindel? NHL player suffers 'medical episode' on plane

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was taken to a Utah hospital Tuesday after suffering a "medical episode" on the team plane.

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Oct 20 • 5:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Football and Politics: Auditor to host early voting at high school game

With the midterm election in Iowa two weeks away, Johnson County’s Auditor is hoping football will help get more people to cast a vote.

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Oct 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Politics • kcrg.com
Sphere Entertainment jumps as investors appear to bet on a short-covering rebound

Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) is up 9.4% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.Analysis: There does not appear to be a single fresh company announcement driving Tuesday’s move, so the rally looks most likely tied to short covering and bargain hunting after a steep pullback earlier this month. Investors may also be revisiting Sphere’s underlying growth story, including strong performance from its Las Vegas ve

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Oct 20 • 5:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • quiverquant.com
Round Rock City Council to consider incentive for semiconductor industry business

City of Round Rock officials will vote on an economic development agreement supporting an expansion of PulseForge during their Oct. 22 meeting.

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Oct 20 • 5:05 PM EDT • Business • communityimpact.com
How Ken Paxton and James Talarico are framing their closing arguments

Talarico is focusing on Paxton's ties to Elon Musk, while Paxton is doubling down on culture wars and his support from President Donald Trump.

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Oct 20 • 5:03 PM EDT • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
PHP warns admins of two critical flaws, emergency patches coming tomorrow

The PHP security team is warning administrators to prepare for emergency security updates tomorrow to address two critical vulnerabilities, as information about the flaws has reportedly leaked ahead of their scheduled disclosure.

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Oct 20 • 4:56 PM EDT • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
WATCH: Trump says U.S. has gotten 'nothing' from Ukraine other than 'high diesel,' urging deal
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Oct 20 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Chandler family acquires specialty truck manufacturer

Springdale business owners Chris and Morgan Chandler recently acquired Stephenson Specialty Trucks LLC, a Parsons, Kan.-based manufacturer of vacuum, grapple, roll-off and hook lift trucks. Financial terms of the deal...

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Oct 20 • 4:55 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Chandler family acquires specialty truck manufacturer

Springdale business owners Chris and Morgan Chandler recently acquired Stephenson Specialty Trucks LLC, a Parsons, Kan.-based manufacturer of vacuum, grapple, roll-off and hook lift trucks. Financial terms of the deal...

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Oct 20 • 4:55 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Mike Bloomberg starts spending blitz to help Democrats retake the House

Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, a Democratic megadonor, has poured more than $80 million into the midterms over the last two months.

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Oct 20 • 4:45 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
How the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students could affect the economy

A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.

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Oct 20 • 4:43 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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SpaceX earnings soar past expectations as AI business surges

Elon Musk's company is one of the most powerful companies in the AI economy.

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Oct 20 • 4:34 PM EDT • Business • axios.com
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Steelers Week 7 power rankings roundup: Starting to believe yet?

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 7 power rankings roundup.

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Oct 20 • 4:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oura adds two new cardiovascular health tracking features to its smart rings

Oura’s recent smart rings are getting better at tracking cardiovascular performance.

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Oct 20 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • theverge.com
Hackensack Meridian Health signs definitive agreement to acquire Hunterdon Health, commits $230M

Hackensack Meridian Health has signed a definitive agreement to pick up Central New Jersey’s Hunterdon Health, a $230 million deal that would grow the state’s largest health system to 19 total hosp | The announcement did not outline a potential timeline for the merger, which would add a nineteenth hospital to New Jersey's largest health system.

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Oct 20 • 4:24 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Frost: UCF Has 'Awesome Opportunity' Against No. 2 BYU

Coming off a crucial bye week, the Knights look to upend the surging Cougars in a historic Homecoming clash featuring potential quarterback returns and defensive reinforcements.

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Oct 20 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former sheriff accused of killing judge wins pause on second mental health evaluation

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge in his chambers has managed to temporarily halt an order that would have required him to undergo a second m…

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Oct 20 • 4:15 PM EDT • Health • wjhl.com
Edinburg Veterans Day Parade Entry Deadline is Oct. 29th

The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the upcoming Veterans Day Parade, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The parade will take place along Closner Boulevard—affectionately known as the "Boulevard of Heroes"—on Saturday, November 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.

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Oct 20 • 4:12 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com
SpaceX quarterly revenue jumps, beats estimates as AI business surges

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday said its third-quarter revenue more than doubled, beating estimates as AI and Starlink grew, while capital spending nearly tripled as it invested in compute infrastructure, sending its shares up about 3%...

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Oct 20 • 4:08 PM EDT • Business • wtvbam.com
Louisiana receives $3 million in grants to support veterans’ mental health

Five Louisiana groups awarded ~$3M in VA Staff Sergeant Fox Grants for veterans' mental health peer support and outreach, including two in Northeast Louisiana. State also launching its first Veteran Business Outreach Center.

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Oct 20 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • knoe.com
University of Lynchburg to host free pediatric health fair on Oct. 25

Families are invited to the University of Lynchburg’s Pediatric Health Fair on Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the University of Lynchburg Pavilion, which is located behind the Brewer and Rainsford townhouses.

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Oct 20 • 4:02 PM EDT • Health • lynchburg.edu
Boeing 737 Max 10 lands long-awaited FAA certification

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday certified Boeing’s largest Max variant, the 737 Max 10, after years of manufacturing and regulatory hurdles. The FAA’s decision clears the way for Boeing

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Oct 20 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Kansas to ‘Carry on Wayward Son’ at Hard Rock Feb. 4

With a music catalog that continues to resonate with generations of fans, classic rock band Kansas is making its return to the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel

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Oct 20 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • cherokeephoenix.org
Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their predictions for 12 key midterm races

Rove, the reviled and revered hardball strategist behind the George W. Bush years, and Axelrod, the Obama strategist behind Democrats’ authentic-and-tenacious school of thought, give their takes on races to watch.

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Oct 20 • 3:47 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Georgia high school flag football rankings, Week 5

There was little movement in Georgia's flag football rankings this week. See which teams are in this week's Super 10 rankings.

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Oct 20 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Massanutten operator announces leadership shifts

Charlottesville-based The Resorts Companies names Matthias Smith president as Steve Krohn moves to board vice-chairman

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Oct 20 • 3:40 PM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
Oregon to increase 2027 payments to care organizations for Health Plan members

Oregon health officials say that they expect the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to approve the rise by the end of 2026.

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Oct 20 • 3:31 PM EDT • Health • oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

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Oct 20 • 3:30 PM EDT • Business • bbc.com
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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none

Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with certain state policy solutions and different models of care, a new report suggests.

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Oct 20 • 3:14 PM EDT • Health • stateline.org
Online Communities Rarely Focus on Politics, and Many Say It Should Stay That Way

Most people in online communities see little to no politics in their go-to space, and 54% say it doesn't belong there.

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Oct 20 • 3:13 PM EDT • Politics • pewresearch.org