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Regenerative Growers in Florida Aim to Improve Soil for Health of Food, Environment, Consumers and Workers

The broad set of practices is becoming more popular at a time when climate change is stressing the state’s land—and the people who work on it.

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Oct 15 • 4:50 AM EDT • Health • insideclimatenews.org
What Dolly Parton’s estate fight reveals about family business succession

Parton, the legendary American singer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, left an estate estimated at $450 million.

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Oct 15 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • fastcompany.com
Four teams remain in Indiana girls flag football state title hunt. State finals schedule

Here is the schedule for the 2026 Indiana high school girls flag football state finals in Westfield.

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Oct 15 • 4:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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NC State Health Plan moves most Atrium providers out of network

An ongoing dispute between the North Carolina State Health Plan (SHP) and Atrium Health intensified on Wednesday, with the SHP moving most Atrium providers from the non-preferred tier to the out-of-network tier for its 750,000 members, effective Jan. 1.

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Oct 15 • 2:46 AM EDT • Health • carolinajournal.com
Nebraska women’s golf continues to build depth

Nebraska women’s golf returned to the links for its final outing of the fall season on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Golf Iconic Classic hosted by New Mexico State University at the university’s golf course in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Oct 15 • 1:17 AM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue

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

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Oct 15 • 12:22 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Business Council Of New York Visits Crystal Windows

National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems was selected by The Business Council of New York as one of 11 stops on its week-long 2026 Manufacturers’ Week bus tour of major manufacturers across the state. On Monday, October 5, The Business Council bus pulled into the parking lot at Crystal’s Queens headquarters and factory where Business

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Oct 15 • 12:22 AM EDT • Business • qgazette.com
Reclaiming the Politics of the Possible

Washington is stuck in a cycle of performative conflict. The incentives seem to reward outrage, not outcomes that last; purity tests, not problem‑solving. So it’s no surprise that after three shutdowns in less than a year, public approval of Congress collapsed to just 10 percent this spring. (Gallup...

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Oct 15 • 12:20 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
Republican attorney general candidate Michael Allen: 'You serve everyone, regardless of politics’

The Republican vying to be the state’s next attorney general said his record shows he stands up for victims regardless of their political party or where they come from. And, he said, experience has taught him that some perpetrators deserve a second chance.

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Oct 15 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cpr.org
Higher Education Forum Highlights Power of Community Partnerships

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Leaders from higher education and industry gathered for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, hosted by The Business Press at The Fo

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Oct 14 • 11:12 PM EDT • Business • fortworthbusiness.com
Kauai residents hope reopening of state park will boost business after hurricane

Community partners consider the reopening of Ha'ena State Park a milestone that could add momentum to the island’s long road to recovery.

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Oct 14 • 10:56 PM EDT • Business • hawaiinewsnow.com
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Blazers' Tom Dundon Meets the Man Betting Big on Portland

As Tom Dundon navigates high-stakes arena negotiations, the Blazers owner finds an optimistic ally in a real estate mogul wagering $250 million on downtown Portland’s recovery.

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Oct 14 • 10:44 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Minnesota Vikings Star Provides Big Announcement Before Week 6

Undefeated quarterback Kyler Murray officially closed his Arizona chapter, finalized a multi-million dollar estate sale to focus entirely on leading Minnesota’s offense through a dominant breakout season.

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Oct 14 • 10:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely due to health issue

Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday but will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue, the team announced Wednesday.

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Oct 14 • 10:27 PM EDT • Health • miamiherald.com
LA28 still not prepared for Cultural Olympiad, critics say

A state legislative hearing Wednesday revealed that L.A.'s plans for its Cultural Olympiad are woefully behind schedule as the LA28 Summer Games approach.

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Oct 14 • 10:26 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Warriors Could Trade For Draymond Green’s Longtime Rival

The Golden State Warriors will be looking for ways to improve via the trade market, and Rudy Gobert could emerge as an option. A new report claims that the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to trade Gobert due to his contract ending soon. Paying big money to an aging NBA player can hurt the franchise, especially […] The post Warriors Could Trade For Draymond Green’s Longtime Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 14 • 10:06 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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NC treasurer’s decision could raise costs for state employees using Atrium Health

The change is set to take effect in 2027.

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Oct 14 • 9:46 PM EDT • Health • wsoctv.com
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From pallets to presents, Ames entrepreneur builds mystery box business

Two years ago, Jami Tharp was scrolling through TikTok when a trend caught her attention: mystery boxes. She ordered a few from Amazon, curious to see what would arrive. Soon, she started thinking bigger, buying wholesale pallets of merchandise and creating her own mystery boxes. Today, Tharp runs J&O Mystery Box Co., an online business...

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Oct 14 • 9:42 PM EDT • Business • iowastatedaily.com
New poll shows Democrats ahead in most statewide races

A new poll released by the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project shows Democrats holding slim leads in the U.S. Senate race and most statewide races.

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Oct 14 • 9:21 PM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Michigan State football's injury report vs Northwestern is dire

Michigan State football will be without linebackers Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff again, along with left tackle Ben Murawski, against Northwestern.

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Oct 14 • 8:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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State Board OKs deficit spending for Boise State sports

One board member pointed to two choices: Approve the $18 million plan or “basically put a bullet in Bronco sports.”

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Oct 14 • 8:28 PM EDT • Sports • idahoednews.org
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‘Politics for profit’ or ‘pure fiction’: Opening statements aired in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Ex-Mayor Sheng Thao betrayed Oakland by making herself “open for business” to illegal bribes before stepping foot into the mayor’s office, federal prosecutors declared Wednesday at the start of a federal corruption trial…

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Oct 14 • 8:14 PM EDT • Politics • mercurynews.com
Talarico criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza, backs two-state solution

James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ Senate seat, addressed the nuances of a voter’s question about rising antisemitism and his stance on Israel. “I have deep love and respect for the Jewish people, for the Jewish scriptures,” noting that he learned about them from a local rabbi and not from a Christian perspective.

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Oct 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
The Largest Science Museums In The United States

Ranked by floor area, US science museums run from 615,000 square feet in Los Angeles to 300,000 in Jersey City, with Chicago and Philadelphia tied between.

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Oct 14 • 7:30 PM EDT • Science • worldatlas.com
WNC SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON SPACE X

THE SPACE-X ROCKET THAT WE SAW STREAK ACROSS THE UPSTATE SKY YESTERDAY MORNING HAD A LOCAL SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON BOARD.

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Oct 14 • 7:21 PM EDT • Science • foxcarolina.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Hillcrest hosts HarvestFest; Tiny Desk concert showcases state talent; library offers renaissance faire

The 32nd Hillcrest HarvestFest kicks off Saturday with live music, food trucks, and a dog show. Proceeds support The Allen School.

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Oct 14 • 7:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
‘Politics as Profit’ or ‘Pure Fiction’: Bribery Trial of Ex-Oakland Mayor Kicks Off

In the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, prosecutors claimed Thao put her political power up for sale, while defense attorneys attempted to impeach the government’s star witness.

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Oct 14 • 6:46 PM EDT • Politics • kqed.org
Nebraska holds first public hearings on ballot initiatives, including school sports measure

The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office held the first of several public hearings Wednesday on proposed ballot measures that voters will decide on in the Nov. 3 general election.

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Oct 14 • 6:35 PM EDT • Sports • 1011now.com
‘It Has Definitely Been Frustrating’ – Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis Breaks Silence on Health Issues, Pushes Back Against ‘Internet Doctors’

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

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Oct 14 • 6:28 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Delta County students immerse themselves in the sciences for Mind Trekkers

Students turned the U.P. State Fairgrounds into a hands-on science lab on Wednesday with an interactive learning experience.

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Oct 14 • 6:21 PM EDT • Science • uppermichiganssource.com
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors address growing concern over health issues

Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors had a new health update ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Here's the latest on his lingering issues:

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Oct 14 • 6:11 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors address growing concern over health issues

Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors had a new health update ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Here's the latest on his lingering issues:

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Oct 14 • 6:11 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors announce he's out indefinitely

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

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Oct 14 • 6:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Man United's Lisandro Martinez issues statement after explosive interview
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Oct 14 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Avision Young facilitates $7M sale of Greenville industrial property

Avison Young brokered the $7 million sale of a fully leased industrial property at 200 Industrial Drive in Greenville

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Oct 14 • 6:00 PM EDT • Business • upstatebusinessjournal.com
Kentucky health officials urge vaccination amid worst measles outbreak in years

Kentucky health officials are tracking 157 confirmed measles cases statewide, including 56 in Laurel County, and urging vaccination to slow the outbreak.

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Oct 14 • 5:55 PM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Beth Israel Lahey Health wins state OK for nearly $80m Lahey Clinic expansion

The expansion comes as BILH gains a new CEO in Peter Shorett, who will succeed Dr. Kevin Tabb in January.

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Oct 14 • 5:49 PM EDT • Health • bostonglobe.com
State Health Plan labels Atrium Health "out of network"

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

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Oct 14 • 5:49 PM EDT • Health • businessnc.com
Quality Dairy to resume selling donuts after clearing health inspection

Quality Dairy will resume selling donuts and rolls in its stores on Thursday, Oct. 15 after receiving approval from state health officials.

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Oct 14 • 5:46 PM EDT • Health • lansingstatejournal.com
Youngstown business nominated for two Minority Business Enterprise awards

Youngstown-area business, Buzz Bros, has been nominated for two statewide awards through the Minority Business Enterprise. They provide home care, inside and out.

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Oct 14 • 5:26 PM EDT • Business • wkbn.com
Governor, health advocates push bill to lower drug prices for 23 medications

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

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Oct 14 • 5:24 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
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Cleveland State, Gov. DeWine tout business school gift to fuel AI focus

The announcement of the gift came during President Laura Bloomberg's 2026 State of the University address.

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Oct 14 • 5:17 PM EDT • Business • wvxu.org
Cleveland State, Gov. DeWine tout business school gift to fuel AI focus

The announcement of the gift came during President Laura Bloomberg's 2026 State of the University address.

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Oct 14 • 5:17 PM EDT • Business • ideastream.org
State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback

Atrium hospitals already designated as “access” level facilities under a September agreement, largely rural ones, would be exempt.

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Oct 14 • 5:09 PM EDT • Health • newsobserver.com
‘Good versus evil’: How La Derecha Diario portrays politics in the United States and Latin America

By Samedi AguirreWhat do former Colombian senator Iván Cepeda and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have in common? According…

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Oct 14 • 5:08 PM EDT • Politics • factchequeado.com
Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors’ latest health update

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

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Oct 14 • 5:07 PM EDT • Health • sfchronicle.com
Kristaps Porzingis Updates 'Frustrating' Health-Related Matter as Warriors Star Out Indefinitely

Golden State Warriors Kristaps Porziņģis provided an update on his health after the team said in a statement on Wednesday he would "remain out indefinitely" with the same "health-related matter" that has kept him out of training camp and the preseason.

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Oct 14 • 5:06 PM EDT • Health • bleacherreport.com
Warriors release statement regarding Kristaps Porzingis' health issue

The Golden State Warriors have ruled Kristaps Porzingis out indefinately following a new update on his health issues

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Oct 14 • 5:05 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Willoughby challenges Burnett for District 12 Representative, Position 2

In the Nov. 3 general election, two candidates are running for the first position in Washington’s 12th Legislative District for State House Representative. Brian Burnett is running for re-election against

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Oct 14 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • wenatcheeworld.com
Central Minnesota SBDC supports Business Services Pop-Up in St. Cloud

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

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Oct 14 • 4:52 PM EDT • Business • today.stcloudstate.edu
Early voting surges ahead of midterms, with records falling in many states

The surge comes as Republicans scramble to save control of the House and Senate

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Oct 14 • 4:47 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Early voting surges ahead of midterms, with records falling in many states

The surge comes as Republicans scramble to save control of the House and Senate

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Ubisoft plans cuts at German studios, adding to wave of workforce reductions

Ubisoft is planning to reduce its workforce in Germany, where it operates a trio of studios, by about 100 workers, Game File has learned. The company wants to offer employees buyouts to, should enough people accept, avoid having to lay anyone off. “In Germany, we initiated discussions with the Works Council last week regarding a proposed voluntary departure plan across Ubisoft Dusseldorf, Ubisoft Berlin & Ubisoft Mainz,” a company rep told Game File. A “works council” is a union-like group representing employees. “The voluntary plan is the primary measure being proposed to support the intended organizational changes,” the Ubisoft rep added. The company declined to confirm the scale of the potential headcount cut. Of the impacted studios, Mainz might be the best known to the public. It leads development of the Anno series and shipped the well-reviewed strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana in November 2025. Berlin and Dusseldorf operate as support studios within Ubisoft’s creative network. Berlin recently supported the development of Rainbow Six Siege and the Rayman Legends Retold remake. Dusseldorf also contributed to those projects, as well as The Settlers and Ubisoft-branded escape rooms. Dusseldorf is the biggest of the three studios, with some 400+ workers, compared to just over 100 at the other two, a source familiar with the reductions and the teams told Game File. More than half of these new reductions of about 100 people are expected to happen at Dusseldorf. The planned cuts were announced at a town hall for the German studios on Tuesday of last week. In an email follow-up, the studio group’s managing director, Benedikt Grindel, said the cuts were intended to “best position our German studios for the future... with a clearer focus on their role, capabilities and organizational setup needed for the work ahead.” The email was an echo of the past. In January 2025, Grindel had emailed the Ubisoft developers in his region (or studio “zone”) to explain that a round of 185 cuts at the time, including about 65 at Dusseldorf, were “essential to improve our operational efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of our studios, the zone and the company.” A half-decade of continued job cuts Ubisoft has been aggressively cutting its headcount for years. At the end of September 2022, it had 20,729 workers. By the end of March 2026, that total was down to 16,590. Studio management is trying to trim costs as it grapples with a changing industry and a drought of releases, let alone hits. The company announced earlier this year that it had reduced its costs since 2022 by “nearly €325 million” ($362m) and planned to lower them through 2028 by another €180 million ($200m). In June the company said it was closing down its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and cutting roles in its Barcelona team. Even commercial and creative success hasn’t spared studios from this ongoing company-wide contraction. As Game File was nailing down details around the proposed cuts in Germany, Ubisoft management was informing workers of cuts in its Singapore studio, which shipped a hit remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag this past July. Some 70 positions in Singapore are being eliminated “to align the studio with upcoming production needs,” per a company rep’s statement to Game File. In early 2024, a large team in the Singapore studio launched the multiplayer pirate game Skull & Bones. It performed poorly but has been supported with regular content updates since. Many of Ubisoft’s studios around the world are heavily subsidized via regional grants and tax breaks. Singapore had been among them for years, but received no such local assistance in the 12 months ending this past March. News of the Singapore cuts broke today alongside word that Ubisoft is also proposing the closure of RedLynx, pending negotiations with officials. The Finnish studio behind the motorbike series Trials was founded in 2000 and sold to Ubisoft in 2011. As reported by VGC (and corroborated by Game File), Ubisoft management told employees it could not come up with a new, sustainable assignment for RedLynx. The 2025 workforce at Ubisoft Dusseldorf were straight-up cuts. This time, Ubisoft is hoping the reductions at its trio of German studios will largely come from workers taking a payout to leave. The company offered such voluntary dismissals at its Massive Entertainment studio (The Division) a year ago. For the German studios’ buyouts this time around, Ubisoft and the Works Council had discussed a formula that’d pay a worker’s monthly salary multiplied by 1.5 and by the number of years they’ve worked at the company, according to Game File sources. The formula is still subject to negotiations with the Works Council and has not yet been part of an official offer to workers. It could be adjusted up or down, and it could be supplemented with additional bonuses. Asked about the floated payout formula, a Ubisoft rep told Game File, “The terms of a potential voluntary departure program remain subject to negotiation with employee representatives. No final agreement has been reached, and we won’t comment on specific proposals while discussions are ongoing.” Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: Epic’s AI adventures Epic Games (Fortnite, the Unreal engine) is all-in on using AI to try to transform the way it makes video games and game-making tools. It’s leaders appear to be undeterred by any resistance among gamers and some game developers around generative AI—and instead emboldened by advances, particularly in AI-assisted programming. A recap of the last three days: On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Epic management told workers last week that development of an upcoming game combining Star Wars and Marvel characters would be “AI first.” Employees would be expected to use AI models such as Claude to code the game. A manager told Epic’s developers there would be “[n]o more hand-written code” and that art for the game would be “generated with full AI workflows,” per the outlet. Just ahead of that story running, Epic founder Tim Sweeney tweeted: “We have a huge pivot underway here at Epic, moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration. The aim isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people, but to enable everyone here to build MORE and BETTER stuff, and to bring the benefits to all teams using Unreal.” In a follow-up, Sweeney predicted that most game development processes would be at least three times faster a year from now than they were in January 2026, thanks to AI. To a person on X who told him he was failing to read the room, Sweeney said: “Much of the room wants it to be 2016 again, but it’s not. Our job, as the provider of tools and technology to much of the industry, is to design for the present that is and the future that will soon be.” On Wednesday, Epic announced it was releasing a faster launcher for its Epic Games Store marketplace. It did so by stating in a blog post as clear as could be that the launcher is an AI-enabled, vibe-coded project: Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look. Programming is hard? That was unexpected phrasing from a company founded by a legendarily great programmer. Back in 2011, Sweeney told me that he’d picked up programming quickly as a kid and rejoiced at the power it gave him. “I could look at any program that anybody else had written and, with enough effort, build something cooler.” Item 3: The Xbox Labs experiment (and one of the people behind it) Microsoft’s Xbox division, which is flooding the zone with announcements lately, yesterday revealed a new internal tech-tinkering team called Xbox Labs. In the words of Xbox boss Asha Sharma Labs is “a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn emerging ideas into things our players and developers can experience.” Conventional wisdom coming out of the announcement is that Labs is a team that’ll focus on ideas driven by generative AI. In her announcement, Sharma cited some of the dizzying achievements in tech and gaming over the past month as AI agents and other AI tools have been deployed to swiftly figure out how popular games work, then rebuild them and mix them up. She mentioned seeing ”games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally designed to support” and said “[p]erhaps more surprisingly, we’ve seen many of the biggest games in the world have been remixed into the source code of another.” (Minecraft plus Elden Ring, for example, or Fortnite + Super Monkey Ball + Overwatch + Diablo + others.) Sharma also cited the work of Windows PC games being ported to run in browsers, a seeming reference to a recent AI-assisted fan port of Halo. Or perhaps Call of Duty or GTA. Sharma didn’t use the specific term “AI” in her memo, but she came close, citing AI “agents” and their potential for game-making tools that Labs could help craft: I think XBOX has an important role to play here. Coding became the first major workload for agents because they can write, run, and test software. Games share many of those same properties, and people spend more than 72 billion hours a year playing XBOX games, roughly five times the estimated time spent writing code worldwide. We’ve spent 25 years learning how to make great games, and I want our game makers to help shape what these new technologies make possible. As we learn, we’ll share the tools we build with developers across the industry, just as we always have. When I asked an Xbox rep if Labs was an AI-centric team, they said genAI was not the focus, describing it as having a broader mandate for using new tech in new ways in gaming. As an example, they pointed to Xbox’s recently launched disc-to-digital gaming usage rights program. Microsoft didn’t specifically name anyone involved full-time in Xbox Labs yesterday, but on social media and LinkedIn, I spotted Adrian Mato IDing himself as leading the creatio of tools at Labs and talking up the launch. Mato first caught my attention in late September, when he said on X that he was “starting to build a new team at Xbox focused on products and tools for how games get built and distributed as agentic tools become more capable.” At the time, he framed AI-based tools as a supplement to traditional game dev tools. “I don’t think we need to replace them,” he said. Since then, he’s publicly shown interest in AI and in games. He’s recently spent some of his X feed marveling at the power of AI agents and praising the lighting in the latest Gears of War. Following the Labs announcement yesterday, he enthused about the Xbox Labs’ stylish landing page. He wrote: “We built some fun tools to art-direct shaders in real time, experimented with interactive ASCII art, and sprinkled in lots of tiny details. “Move your mouse to leave a colorful trail that reveals the original footage, or interact with the video to trigger bursts of particles. “A lot of love went into making it all feel just right. “More to come”

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Oct 14 • 4:31 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Monte Ahuja gives Cleveland State $10M to reinvent business college

The donation will help CSU update its business programs to prepare students for a workplace increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

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Oct 14 • 4:22 PM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com
Arizona employee health insurance costs are 'out of control,' lawmakers say

Rising healthcare costs and limited state budget reserves could lead to higher employee premiums, greater cost-sharing and other changes to the plan.

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Oct 14 • 4:07 PM EDT • Health • azcapitoltimes.com
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors Give Status Update as Health-Related Matter Sidelines Star Indefinitely

Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors provided updates on the star's health status on Wednesday after he returned to the team's practice facility on Tuesday to meet with general manager Mike Dunleavy and vice president of player health and performance Rick Celebrini amid his ongoing absence from the team.

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Oct 14 • 3:48 PM EDT • Health • bleacherreport.com
Exclusive: Judge limited Justice Department access to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s records in sprawling immigration fraud probe

The Trump administration pushed for an unusually aggressive search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s house in recent days in an immigration fraud probe that targets the congresswoman, possible false statements made on government documents, and a potential conspiracy, according to multiple people familiar with the investigation.

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Oct 14 • 3:39 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
NC State Health Plan moves Atrium out-of-network in response to new pricing plan

The move comes a day after a Superior Court judge denied the State Health Plan's request for a temporary restraining order against Atrium's new pricing plan.

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Oct 14 • 3:34 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
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Atrium Health shifted out of network for State Health Plan

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

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Oct 14 • 3:32 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Karen Gaski & Drew Malter

Residential real estate firm Cross Street has hired Karen Gaski as vice president of people and culture.

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Oct 14 • 3:20 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Penn State's Matt Campbell Delivers Strong Message to Recruits

Head coach Matt Campbell has a bold message for recruits on what Penn State is like compared to the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns.

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Oct 14 • 3:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Super Science: OSU-developed bermudagrass takes center stage at FIFA World Cup Final

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

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Oct 14 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • golfdom.com
State Health Plan to take Atrium Health out of network, NC treasurer says

Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have been fighting for months over healthcare pricing.

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Oct 14 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
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10 Dane County employers get grants for AI, manufacturing training

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced state funding for Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Quartz Health Solutions, DSG Outerwear and more in the Madison area.

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Oct 14 • 2:45 PM EDT • Business • captimes.com
Warriors’ New Backup Point Guard Gets Assurance From Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr has named his backup point guard, and he tied the job to one thing.

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Oct 14 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Newsom heads to New Hampshire to stump for Democrats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip follows voyages to other early primary voting states that could be critical to his campaign if he officially joins the 2028 presidential contest.

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Oct 14 • 2:27 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Judge won’t halt Atrium’s cheaper copays for State Health Plan members, for now

After the ruling, the State Health Plan warned premiums could more than double in 2028.

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Oct 14 • 2:03 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
Iowa's water quality and cancer rates forced into forefront of state politics

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

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Oct 14 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Some EGF businesses reporting lower operation costs compared to last year

Visits with 12 local businesses give details about workforce needs, increased insurance and material costs and the state's Earned Sick and Safe Time mandate.

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Oct 14 • 1:48 PM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
Beacon CEO ML Mackey Named to Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Statewide Advisory Council

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

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Oct 14 • 1:43 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
AHF • ‘Food for Health’ Steps Up Nationwide Expansion in Second Half of 2026

AIDS Healthcare Foundation's "Food for Health" program addresses serious hunger and food insecurity issues in the United States.

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Oct 14 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • aidshealth.org
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announces record-breaking campaign contributions

The previous record was held by his 2022 reelection campaign. See how much he’s raised.

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Oct 14 • 1:02 PM EDT • Politics • idahostatesman.com
Ex-employee shot at Mahaffey-area septic service business to 'send a message,' PSP alleges

Pennsylvania State Police say a Mahaffey man is facing attempted homicide charges, accused of firing more than two dozen shots at multiple businesses, including

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Oct 14 • 12:57 PM EDT • Business • wjactv.com
Finding right fit is more important in judicial clerkship hiring than politics, new study says

Law students often assume that politics decide who wins a judicial clerkship, but judges say otherwise, according to a new study based on interviews with 194 federal and state judges.

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Oct 14 • 12:55 PM EDT • Politics • abajournal.com
MTSU Public Health Program celebrates growth, alumni impact at annual PHamily Dinner

From celebrating three consecutive years of enrollment growth to recognizing outstanding alumni, Middle Tennessee State University’s Public Health Program had plenty to celebrate during its fourth annual PHamily Dinner.

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Oct 14 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • mtsunews.com
Penn State's Micah Parsons Gets Health Update Ahead of Cowboys Game

More time is needed for the ex-PSU superstar.

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Oct 14 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
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Penn State's Micah Parsons Gets Health Update Ahead of Cowboys Game

More time is needed for the ex-PSU superstar.

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Oct 14 • 12:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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100+ Manufacturing, Business Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Deal

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers, joined by members of its Council of Manufacturing Associations, Conference of State Manufacturers Associations and other leading manufacturing and business organizations, sent a coalition letter urging Congress to swiftly pass the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. Representing businesses across the country and industries throughout the manufacturing …

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Oct 14 • 12:22 PM EDT • Business • nam.org
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State Treasurer warns that Health Plan premiums could go up by $50 a month if Atrium plan proceeds

A Wake County Superior Court judge denied the State Health Plan's request for a temporary restraining order against Atrium's proposed plan to charge state employees less for services.

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Oct 14 • 12:17 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
State Treasurer warns that Health Plan premiums could go up by $50 a month if Atrium plan proceeds

A Wake County Superior Court judge denied the State Health Plan's request for a temporary restraining order against Atrium's proposed plan to charge state employees less for services.

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Oct 14 • 12:17 PM EDT • Health • wunc.org
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CaroMont and Duke Health plan two new hospitals in Mecklenburg County

CaroMont Health and Duke Health are seeking state approval to jointly build two hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

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Oct 14 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • whqr.org
CaroMont and Duke Health plan two new hospitals in Mecklenburg County

CaroMont Health and Duke Health are seeking state approval to jointly build two hospitals in Mecklenburg County.

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Oct 14 • 12:16 PM EDT • Health • bpr.org
Kansas State Looking For More Offensive Explosion Entering Kansas Matchup

The Kansas State Wildcats have struggled to make big plays on offense this season, a trend they hope ends in Saturday's game against the Kansas Jayhawks

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Oct 14 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Duke Health, CaroMont plot two Charlotte hospitals

Duke Health is making a landmark push into the Charlotte area, seeking state approval to partner with CaroMont Health to add two Mecklenburg County hospitals.

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Oct 14 • 11:59 AM EDT • Health • businessnc.com
Duke Health, CaroMont plot two Charlotte hospitals

Duke Health is making a landmark push into the Charlotte area, seeking state approval to partner with CaroMont Health to add two Mecklenburg County hospitals.

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Oct 14 • 11:59 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
Michigan State Basketball Ranked Among College Basketball’s Elite

Advanced analytics place the Spartans on the doorstep of championship contention, fueling high expectations as Tom Izzo’s squad prepares to navigate a grueling schedule and chase national glory.

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Oct 14 • 11:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lexington Health adding new emergency departments in Columbia, White Knoll

The health system said population growth in the Midlands is spurring the need for more emergency and urgent care facilities

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Oct 14 • 11:56 AM EDT • Health • thestate.com
Florida State University professor explains how short-form video is changing political debates

As November’s midterm elections approach, political debates emerge at the forefront for many voters. But as more people turn to short-form video,

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Oct 14 • 11:48 AM EDT • Politics • news.fsu.edu
The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season

As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

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Oct 14 • 11:02 AM EDT • Health • pennstatehealthnews.org
Neenah girls volleyball the focus on Varsity Roundtable

The Rockets are ranked 6th in the state in Division 1. We'll review their season so far and more as team members join us on Varsity Roundtable.

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Oct 14 • 10:57 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Report: Virginia Tech’s next president coming from Kansas State

Virginia Tech is expected to name Richard Linton, Kansas State University's president, to be its next president.

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Oct 14 • 10:36 AM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
Station Yards gets glow up with two new murals

Station Yards in Ronkonkoma unveils murals by Lula Goce and Jenna Morello through the 2026 CHARM Initiative supported by New York State Council on the Arts.

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Oct 14 • 10:28 AM EDT • Business • libn.com
Censys report highlights AI-related security challenges

Censys' 2026 State of the Internet Report reveals AI adoption's impact on security, emphasizing the need for updated defense strategies.

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Oct 14 • 10:20 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
These states could elect their first female governors this year

WASHINGTON — Minnesota and Tennessee appear set for a political breakthrough this year, with each state poised to elect its first female governor. The major-party nominees in both states are

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Oct 14 • 10:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Detroit’s People Mover to get 12 refurbished rail cars under $10M state grant

Michigan is awarding $10 million to help replace the Detroit People Mover’s rail cars and another $2 million to study downtown Detroit transit improvements as part of $65 million in transportation grants.

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Oct 14 • 10:10 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com
Climate Change Is Accelerating Faster Than We Can Respond, Scientists Warn

“Earth’s climate system is moving deeper into uncharted territory,” scientists warn.

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Oct 14 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • time.com
The Odds: A New York State of Mind
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Oct 14 • 9:53 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Major banks accused of political targeting

'Big Money in the Morning' analyze major banks accused of debanking conservatives. Representative Ryan Zinke joins to discuss President Donald Trump's Montana campaign rally and rising state gas prices.

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Oct 14 • 9:25 AM EDT • Politics • foxbusiness.com
Michigan State basketball forward starting to get NBA draft buzz

One Michigan State player is starting to get his name mentioned more often in NBA draft circles

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Oct 14 • 9:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
House District 15 candidates answer questions from residents

At a time when Maine residents are facing inflation, high heating costs and rising property taxes, incumbent state Rep. Holly Eaton and challenger Clifford Noyes aim to help residents in

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Oct 14 • 9:22 AM EDT • Politics • ellsworthamerican.com