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Nebraska soccer draws USC for a record-breaking fifth straight scoreless draw

Nebraska soccer drew 0-0 against USC on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hibner Stadium. This was the Huskers’ fifth straight scoreless draw and 10th of the season. The Huskers haven’t scored in 452 minutes and haven’t given up a goal in over 540.

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Oct 22 • 11:24 PM EDT • Sports • dailynebraskan.com
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Laurel Sports Hall of Fame holds ceremony for inaugural class

After making waves through the streets of the City Beautiful, former athletic stars had their names etched in Laurel history.

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Oct 22 • 11:16 PM EDT • Sports • wdam.com
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Florida resident arrested after threatening US Rep. Jared Moskowitz

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Boca Raton resident was arrested Thursday after making an alleged threat against U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, the congressman announced. Just after 2:30 p.m., Moskowitz wrote

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Oct 22 • 7:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
YouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade

YouTube is making a number of changes to its Android and iOS apps, including moving Subscriptions out of the bottom bar.

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Oct 22 • 6:05 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Sony Continues Its March Towards An All Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player

It's part of a larger push by the PlayStation maker to move away from making home electronics, like TVs

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Oct 22 • 4:41 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Redesign Health, ARC Global merge in $2B deal to accelerate health system innovation

Redesign Health is making a major push deeper into health system-led innovation, merging with Sheba Medical Center’s innovation arm ARC Global. | The three organizations—Redesign Health, ARC Global and AVIA—work with more than 100 health systems on five continents, and the companies and products built across their networks have reached more than 100 million patients worldwide.

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Oct 22 • 4:00 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Judi Dench gives health update, says sight loss means she can no longer perform

Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench gave a heartbreaking health update, saying her eye condition has left her unable to act or read more than a decade after her diagnosis.

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Oct 22 • 3:41 PM EDT • Health • kcci.com
Baker Mayfield: 'Take Care of Business' vs. Carolina

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 7 practice. QB Baker Mayfield discussed his recovery process, what he learned from the sidelines and taking things one day at a time.

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Oct 22 • 3:14 PM EDT • Business • buccaneers.com
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Canva releases its first image generation model

Canva is making its new image model available to all users, promising better, more customizable performance at lower costs.

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Oct 22 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Eli Lilly breaks ground on $5B Virginia manufacturing site

Eli Lilly ceremonially broke ground on its $5 billion Goochland County manufacturing facility Thursday, expected to begin production in 2030.

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Oct 22 • 2:47 PM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
Joe Burrow has never hidden his political beliefs

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow didn’t have much to say about Vice President JD Vance’s surprise visit to practice on Wednesday. But for a player who has rarely been shy about speaking his mind, his short response certainly caught some attention. Burrow said that he didn’t get a chance to meet Vance, noting that the…

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Oct 22 • 2:44 PM EDT • Politics • sports.yahoo.com
Eagles to release E.J. Jenkins ahead of Cowboys matchup

The Eagles are releasing E.J. Jenkins, according to Mike Garafolo. The tight end appeared in all six games this season, making two starts

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Oct 22 • 2:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lost to Science for 89 Years, a Venomous Primate Has Been Sneaking Into People’s Homes and Gardens

Scientists working with Indonesia’s Alobi Wildlife Rescue Center have confirmed that the critically endangered Bangka slow loris—while excellent at hiding—is very much not extinct yet.

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Oct 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
Scouting New York Jets edge defender Quinton Bell

Taking a look at a depth edge rusher

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Oct 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Indiana football: Breaking down Michigan’s quarterback quandary

Michigan has a quarterback problem on its hands, in the midst of a season that’s been a problem for Kyle Whittingham.

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Oct 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Cherokee Nation signs historic filmmaking collaboration with UCLA

Cherokee Nation recently signed an agreement with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television that will support an annual reciprocal filmmaking exchange between UCLA TFT and Cherokee Film with

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Oct 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • cherokeephoenix.org
Brain scans reveal 'number line' that's used to mentally compare values

Although whole numbers and fractions are processed differently in the brain, when you compare their values, a single "mental map" akin to a number line lights up.

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Oct 22 • 2:00 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Ashley Graham joins Business Insider's The Long Play on October 29

Ashley Graham will take the stage at The Long Play, Business Insider's inaugural flagship event taking place October 29 in New York City.

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Oct 22 • 1:52 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About

In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.From governors’ mansions to statehouses to local ballot initiatives, voters will make their voices heard.We gather a panel of experts and zero in on some midterm races that aren’t necessarily making national headlines.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Oct 22 • 1:41 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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State Fair of Louisiana Celebrates 120 Years with Championship Rodeo, Family Fun and Entertainment

Photo Courtesy of State Fair of Louisiana SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana tradition 120 years in the making is gearing up for another exciting celebration as the State Fair of Louisiana returns to Sh…

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Oct 22 • 1:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • shreveportbossierjournal.com
State Fair of Louisiana Celebrates 120 Years with Championship Rodeo, Family Fun and Entertainment

Photo Courtesy of State Fair of Louisiana SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana tradition 120 years in the making is gearing up for another exciting celebration as the State Fair of Louisiana returns to Sh…

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Oct 22 • 1:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • rapidesparishjournal.com
Before the Roar: Previewing Lions vs Packers

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Week 7 preview. Breaking down the matchup and biggest storylines.

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Oct 22 • 12:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Halloween Baking Championship’ winners: Where are they now?

They came, they baked, they conquered. Catch up with all 11 past winners of Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ and see where their sweet victories have taken them.

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Oct 22 • 12:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
How Pittsfield’s Reid Middle School is making STEM learning hands-on

At Reid Middle School, students built scissor lifts as Education Secretary Stephen Zrike Jr. visited during STEM Week,

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Oct 22 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • berkshireeagle.com
BioNexus KC celebrates ‘regional backbone’ connecting science, talent, tech and momentum

The scale of opportunities within Kansas City’s bio health industry would’ve been challenging to imagine even just five years ago, said Dennis Ridenour, touting a streak of groundbreakings, collaborations, game-changing announcements, and major investments — all rallying together the right people and institutions.

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Oct 22 • 11:49 AM EDT • Science • startlandnews.com
Oyster farming is big business in the Big Bend

Wild caught Florida oysters used to be plentiful, but Florida fisheries have seen a massive decline in production. We feature oyster farming on today's Speaking Of.

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Oct 22 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • news.wfsu.org
ESPN proposes lopsided trade between Panthers, Eagles

ESPN has cooked up a trade between the Panthers and Eagles that would have one side making out like bandits.

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Oct 22 • 11:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Artist of bird at center of Kelly Clarkson feud speaks out

Bliss Kolb, the creator behind the now-$15 million wooden singing bird at the center of Kelly Clarkson's feud with a New York City specialty shop, is speaking out.

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Oct 22 • 10:48 AM EDT • Entertainment • centraloregondaily.com
Judi Dench reveals heartbreaking health update amid worsening eye condition: ‘I have to put up with it’

“Aging? Rubbish,” the 91-year-old said of living with macular degeneration.

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Oct 22 • 10:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
For Black Women in Political Office, Speaking Out Can Come at a Cost

From Ilhan Omar to Charlane Oliver, Black women in elected positions are confronting political backlash for challenging those in power.

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Oct 22 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • capitalbnews.org
CVS Health: Thank You! 101 Factory Farmer's Market & Cul2vate Employee Appreciation Day in Nashville, Tennessee

WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 / Recently, colleagues from across and Aetna came together in Nashville to support the people and organizations making a meaningful difference in the community.The first stop was Cul2vate, a local nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity by growing and distributing fresh, locally sourced produce.

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Oct 22 • 8:45 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Influential Women Showcases Madison Tyler: Making Complex Biomedical Science Clear, Accurate, And Accessible

Founder of MAT Communications Brings Research Experience and Scientific Writing Expertise to Science Communications and Medical Affairs Salem, Connecticut –

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Oct 22 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • einpresswire.com
Why we’re still so obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes

You Can See Everything, a documentary about the disgraced biotech company founder Elizabeth Holmes, has enjoyed a record-breaking opening in the US. It is a testament to how fascinated we remain by the convicted fraudster, but what is behind the enduring appeal? US technology editor Blake Montgomery tells Madeleine Finlay why Holmes continues to fascinate us, and reflects on whether the Theranos scandal has had a permanent impact on Silicon Valley

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Oct 22 • 8:14 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist

European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”

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Oct 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Breaking stigma around men’s mental health one conversation at a time

A free Birmingham event will bring men together for an open conversation about mental health, therapy and breaking stigma.

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Oct 22 • 7:06 AM EDT • Health • wvtm13.com
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 22, 2026

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

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Oct 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
North Pullman rehab effort touted as ‘history making’ has stalled

Six years after taking on 30 row homes north of the historic railcar factory, a developer still has at least 20 sitting boarded-up and unoccupied.

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Oct 22 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Abbott to separate nutrition business after $385 million settlement tied to formula recall

Abbott, a local medical device and baby formula manufacturer, is planning to separate its nutrition business.

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Oct 22 • 6:35 AM EDT • Business • wwmt.com
Healthwatch: Why oral health is often overlooked

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Taking care of your teeth is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body.

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Oct 22 • 6:30 AM EDT • Health • wsls.com
Elizabeth Holmes: Why are we still fascinated by Theranos fraudster?

'You Can See Everything' raises all sorts of questions about truth, lies and documentary filmmaking, but it skirts the most obvious mystery: In a world full of con artists, fraudsters and liars, why can't we quit Elizabeth Holmes?

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Oct 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
AI as the next political divide

We have a guest post today from our friends at Focaldata, with whom we have done polling before. They have been doing a lot of work on attitudes towards AI and how this is affecting politics on both sides of the Atlantic. In this post, they explore exclusive new polling – with a whole set of fascinating charts on how voters’ views are developing and why. In particular, the authors explore why the debate is currently so much more polarised by party in the US than in the UK, to the benefit of the Democrats. Subscribe Focaldata HQ is located in Shoreditch, east London. To access the office from the Shoreditch High Street Overground station, you have to walk under the bridge at Braithwaite Street. We mention this not as a navigational aid, but because the posters above caught our eye over the summer. Since June, the area has been the centre of a fiercely contested debate around the construction of a data centre on the Truman Brewery estate on Brick Lane, less than 200 metres from our office. It was one of the first ‘US-style’ protest movements around AI data centres the country has seen, and may not be the last. These protests served as the catalyst for our forthcoming report, examining whether AI could become the next political divide on both sides of the Atlantic. We wanted to understand what was driving the emerging politics of AI and whether the dynamics at play in the US offer clues as to how the British debate will evolve. Over the last month, we polled 3,851 people across the UK and US about their views on AI. Our research found striking similarities between the two countries: for instance, both electorates are evenly split on their views towards AI development, with just over a third in favour (37% in each country), a similar number opposed, and the remainder somewhere in the middle or unsure. Statistically speaking, there is no difference in overall sentiment towards AI between the UK and US. Under the hood, demographic patterns also look largely the same in the two countries, with millennials, degree holders, full-time workers and those who describe themselves as financially comfortable more pro-AI than the rest of the country. Despite this convergence in overall attitudes, there is a striking divergence in how much of a politicised issue AI has become. In the US, attitudes are increasingly split by political affiliation and the issue has become the latest front in the seemingly interminable culture war, playing a role in the upcoming midterms. This stark political polarisation of AI has not happened in the UK – at least not yet. In what follows, we test several hypotheses for why the two countries are so far apart on a political basis. Understanding which hypothesis is correct will give us an indication of where the British dynamics go next.

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Oct 22 • 4:43 AM EDT • Politics • samf.substack.com
Inside Amer Sports: Making and moving the product

Follow Amer Sports products from manufacturing in Romania to distribution in Germany, powered by skilled people, precise processes, and technology.

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Oct 22 • 3:19 AM EDT • Sports • amersports.com
BROWARD HEALTH MOBILIZES MORE THAN 500 WALKERS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

The Broward Health team at the 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. October 21, 2026- Broward Health recently rallied 523 employees, friends and family members for the 2026 American […]

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Rogers, El-Sayed battle over immigration, health care, and Iran in Michigan Senate debate

U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed traded sharp criticism during a debate less than two weeks before Election Day, making their closing pitches to Michigan voters on issues including the cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran.

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Commission announces plan for polar hub to step up research coordination

The European Commission plans to develop an EU polar research hub to strengthen coordination and improve the alignment between science and policy. The objective, according to a Commission official, is to “better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination with stakeholders, including Indigenous people.”Announced in a new EU Arctic strategy on October 20, there is little detail yet on how the hub will be implemented, only that it will “reinforce and expand” the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), which is hosted and managed by the European Polar Board (EPB) at Umeå University in Sweden. EPCO was born from the EU-PolarNet projects funded through Horizon 2020 and currently coordinates the EU Polar Cluster, a network of EU-funded collaborative polar projects.While the practical details remain to be defined, the decision sends “a clear and positive signal,” said Maria Grigoratou, head of EPCO and executive secretary of EPB. “By reinforcing EPCO, the Commission has an opportunity to build on the legacy of EU-PolarNet 2, strengthen European polar research coordination and expand cooperation with a broader range of Arctic stakeholders,” she told Science|Business.The move has been welcomed by the polar research community. “The polar research hub could play an important role in connecting existing research communities, observation systems and infrastructure, and in bringing scientific knowledge closer to policymaking, in cooperation with local communities and Indigenous people,” said Katrine Moland Hansen, director of operations at Norway’s Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center.But money will be an issue. “It is clear that EPCO will need more resources and structure to function well and to make research reach policymakers,” said Kati Lindström, vice-chair of the Polar Research Committee of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. “European polar research is big if we pool the resources, and it should not only be left to enthusiastic scientists to develop networks of strategic importance in their free time.”The Arctic strategy makes a point of saying that local communities should have a greater involvement in Arctic science. “All EU Arctic research consortia are mandated to invite Indigenous people representatives to participate in projects,” it reads. “The EU also supports research that is directly led by Indigenous communities and address their challenges.”It also underlines the importance of reinforcing collaboration with like-minded partners such as Norway, Iceland, Canada, the UK, Japan and South Korea, as well as deepening its engagement with NATO. This includes the US, with which “the EU is committed to continuing a pragmatic transatlantic engagement based on shared interests and values.”Related articlesViewpoint: Does Europe dare to invest in the Arctic?Anchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateFor Moland Hansen, this open and inclusive approach to cooperation is encouraging. “The Arctic is also a strong example of why equal participation of associated countries in EU funding instruments matters.”Overall, she finds the new Arctic strategy to be ambitious, timely and comprehensive. “We particularly welcome the recognition that climate change, environmental protection, security, resilience and competitiveness are closely interconnected,” she said. “Research, observations and forecasting capabilities are essential to understanding the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic and addressing these challenges together.”Security focusWhile the Arctic strategy foregrounds security, with pledges to protect undersea cables, boost satellite monitoring, deploy more icebreakers and improve military mobility, the polar community is satisfied that environmental concerns have not been forgotten.“It is inevitable that there is a strong security angle to the EU Arctic strategy, but the impact of climate change and need for climate mitigation and resilience is also strongly recognised and includes a pledge to stay the course on climate commitments,” said Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, a coalition of campaigning non-profit organisations.“We need to remember that by the time the next Multiannual Financial Framework comes to an end, in 2034, the polar regions, especially the Arctic region, will be living under a new reality when it comes to ecosystem processes, when it comes to the climate,” Grigoratou went on. “And that will affect any ambition that humans may have in the region.”Lindström agreed. “All aspects of European security are dependent on climate change in the Arctic and consequently, on climate science,” she said. “We cannot close our eyes to issues like energy security, critical minerals, northern shipping routes, dual-use technologies and others. However, it remains to be seen how well the promises to protect the environment and Indigenous rights will hold when faced with critical mineral extraction under the Critical Minerals Act.”

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Tracking tsunamis triggered by extreme weather

As much of Western Europe faced record-breaking temperatures and extended drought this summer, Croatia experienced another weather event that could also set a worrisome precedent.Over the course of two weeks, a series of meteorological tsunamis (meteotsunamis) struck Croatia’s Adriatic coast, alarming both residents and tourists. Social media posts showed flooded seaside promenades and people walking through knee-deep water. Fortunately, no deaths or major damage were reported.In a world where natural disasters seem to be increasing, meteotsunamis — tsunamis caused by rapid weather changes – rarely make headline news. But warming sea temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions may help explain why these phenomena could become more common, especially in shallower seas and inland lakes with wide coastal shelves.“We have definitely become more aware of them, and there have been a lot more reports of these events in the last 10 years,” says Jadranka Šepić, an associate professor of environmental physics at the University of Split whose research focuses on efforts to track meteotsunamis in real time. She is also one of Croatia’s ambassadors for Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded programme aimed at making research more accessible to the public.Šepić sees two possible reasons for the apparent increase in meteotsunamis. One is that photos and videos shared on social media are providing more empirical evidence, while rising air and sea temperatures could also play a role. The geophysicist “cannot say with certainty” that warming is a contributing factor because research is still ongoing. “But I can say that previously in Croatia we might have had one exceptionally strong event every 10 or 15 years, and one strong event every five years, and within 15 days this summer we had five strong events,” Šepić notes. “This is not typical.”‘A fist against the sea surface’Unlike tsunamis that are triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanoes, meteotsunamis are caused by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure combined with other rapidly developing weather events, such as thunderstorms. The effect “is like pushing a fist against the sea surface,” Šepić explains. The resulting oscillation intensifies as it reaches shallower water, and “can be far more destructive than a wind-driven wave because meteotsunamis are accompanied by very strong currents than can penetrate much deeper inland.” The meteotsunami, she continues, “then behaves the same as a tsunami — they slow down and grow as the sea shallows, and then grow further in places like harbours due to further shallowing and narrowing. When they come ashore, they can be very destructive — taking everything with them out to sea and then taking it back.”Croatian research institutions have tracked such sea oscillations since the 1930s because the relatively shallow Adriatic Sea is prone to meteotsunamis. The strongest recorded so far was in June 1978, according to the Adriatic Meteotsunami Catalogue, which is supported by the European Research Council (ERC), Croatian Science Foundation and the country’s leading research institutions. During that event, six-metre-high waves flooded the coastal town of Vela Luka on Korčula Island, causing major damage.Other meteotsunami “hotspots” in Europe include the Mediterranean Sea as well the Atlantic coastal shelves off France, Portugal and Spain. In June 2006, a meteotsunami with five-metre-high waves swept through the harbour of Ciutadella in Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread damage to boats. Several less powerful events were reported in the Balearics and off the coast of Spain this summer, leading to some beach closures.Forecasting is challenging because of how quickly meteotsunamis can develop and their uncertain trajectory. Šepić is involved in two ERC-funded research projects — SHExtreme and MeD-Track — aimed in part at strengthening monitoring and real-time data collection. Access to accurate and immediate information is essential for early-warning systems.Early exposure to meteotsunamisŠepić first learned about meteotsunamis from her parents while growing up in Croatia. She later had the opportunity to investigate these events during her master and doctoral studies in geophysics at the University of Zagreb. The geophysicist has also conducted research at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split, the University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca and the Institute of Ocean Science in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Projects like SCTT are important to raise awareness about research and inspiring young people to pursue studies and careers in science, notes Šepić. She credits her colleagues at the University of Split and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries for their community outreach and engagement in the European project, which includes partner universities and institutions in Brest (France) and Kiel (Germany). As an example of town-gown collaboration, Šepić highlights her own university’s ‘Oceanographers on the Island’ programme. This initiative offers workshops and hands-on learning for children living on numerous Croatian islands.“It is a great privilege for Split to be involved in a project like Science Comes to Town, which is the first of its kind in the European Union," Šepić says. As for encouraging new generations of scientists, “This is a great effort, and I hope that we will see an effect in a few years.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Oct 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Paul George Makes Celtics History With Record Breaking Debut

Paul George wasted little time making history with the Boston Celtics, delivering a spectacular performance in his first game with the franchise. Despite Boston suffering a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, George gave Celtics fans plenty of reasons to be excited about what he could bring to the team this season.…

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Oct 21 • 6:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Does the iPhone Duo Run Hot? Here's What Reviews Found

Multiple iPhone Duo reviews covered the device's thermal properties, and reviewer opinions varied. Some found that it was just warm, while others thought it was running too hot at times. Joanna Stern said the back of the device got warm when using FaceTime and taking photos. She had to end a FaceTime call during testing because it got too hot. "Yeah, I'm gonna burn my hand off," she said. "This thing is getting really warm".

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Oct 21 • 6:05 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Michigan's 7th District House race is nation's most expensive for political ads, outraging both candidates

Political ad spending in Michigan's 7th Congressional District has topped $61 million, making it the nation's most expensive U.S. House race for advertising. Both candidates call the spending outrageous but disagree on how to rein it in.

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Oct 21 • 5:55 PM EDT • Politics • wkar.org
Meta to pay historic $25 billion in New Mexico deception case

Meta Platforms Inc. was ordered to pay a groundbreaking $25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Oct 21 • 5:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Trump administration wants to reconsider permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project

The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican

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Oct 21 • 5:29 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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Shreveport police seek help identifying suspect in Coburn Supply burglary

Shreveport police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video breaking into a local business.

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The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world

Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.

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Oct 21 • 3:44 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish

Paxton's ratings are underwater by 17 points, while Democrat James Talarico holds a slim enthusiasm edge among likely voters

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Oct 21 • 3:37 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

“This is 50-plus years in the making.” Can anything still save the beloved Philadelphia institution?

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Oct 21 • 2:59 PM EDT • Science • phillymag.com
Cherokee Nation commits $470,000 to UCLA filmmaking exchange

Cherokee Nation has committed $470,000 over four years to a partnership with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television that will support an annual filmmaking exchange, Cherokee‑language media production and student training. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner joined tribal leaders and UCLA film school officials in Los Angeles on […]

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Collectors sent rare Pokémon and sports cards to get graded. Then thieves stole nearly $1 million worth of them from the FedEx truck taking them home

A YouTuber who lost 104 cards says PSA’s payout may be capped at $1,500 a card, even for cards PSA valued higher.

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Oct 21 • 2:33 PM EDT • Sports • fortune.com
Women’s Health Wednesday: Protecting against the measles

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As New York has declared a statewide emergency with measles spreading through rural parts of the state, we are taking a closer look at this latest outbreak as part of …

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Oct 21 • 2:05 PM EDT • Health • news10.com
“Chicago Fire” prepares for ‘emotional’ goodbye to Joe Cruz in first look at 300th episode (exclusive)

“We couldn’t think of a better way to honor the milestone than by making ‘300’ a love letter to our dear friend and brother, Joe,” says showrunner Victor Teran.

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Oct 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Making sense of America: Alumnus Astead Herndon's approach to political journalism

Nationally recognized journalist Astead Herndon, Comm ’15, discusses the values, experiences and reporting philosophy that guide his efforts to help Americans make sense of an increasingly complex political landscape.

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Oct 21 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • today.marquette.edu
First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition

Ghostrunner studio One More Level is wall-running toward another success with Valor Mortis, which has already broken even after a week on sale.

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Oct 21 • 12:43 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Uranium from World War II reveals how close the Nazis were to an atomic bomb

A new look at the uranium and heavy water used by the Nazis reveals whether they were close to making a reactor for an atomic bomb.

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Oct 21 • 12:32 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll

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 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Op-ed: Making sense—and dollars—of resilience

Investments in resilience can strengthen our neighborhoods while creating durable career pathways for the next generation of New Yorkers.

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Things to know before taking your first cruise

I took my first cruise on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Here's what I learned about packing, choosing a cabin, and dining.

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Oct 21 • 10:48 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
These Americans make a living scooping poop for other people's pets: 'I truly love it'

Poop scooping is still a lesser-known service compared to the likes of lawn care and housekeeping. But these entrepreneurs are raking it in while picking it up.

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Oct 21 • 10:35 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com
What is Glycidol methacolayte? Breaking down the health risks from Toledo chemical leak

Residents in northern Toledo are reporting varying health symptoms as a result of an active chemical leak in the area. But what's the actual exposure risk?

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Oct 21 • 10:35 AM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
Ethan Hawke and Tommy Lee Jones have some thoughts on remaking Hollywood classics
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Oct 21 • 10:19 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Sugar House groups suddenly scrap plan for new assessment area 5 years in the making

A plan to create a new assessment for the Sugar House business district, which could fund improvements for the heart of the Salt Lake City neighborhood, is dead after more than five years of planning.

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Oct 21 • 10:06 AM EDT • Business • ksl.com
After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect this ambitious role-playing epic will be a divisive game

I played RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, and came away impressed by the bold new direction its younger team is taking.

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Oct 21 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Rural hospital independence depends on making technology count

At Nemaha County Hospital, careful IT spending, faster revenue processes and expanded access to care are central to staying viable without joining a larger health system.

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Oct 21 • 9:40 AM EDT • Health • healthcareitnews.com
Science News unveils its list of 10 scientists making an impact on our world

As a teenager, Gabriela Farfan became fascinated by the shapes and colors of minerals. Now, as curator of gems and minerals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, she studies what they can reveal about our planet.From corals that preserve chemical signatures of changing oceans to sparkling gemstones, Farfan uses crystal structures, chemistry and spectroscopy to uncover the information trapped inside minerals and show why they’re an essential part of natural history. WASHINGTON, O

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Oct 21 • 9:05 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
Taking a closer look at the political landscape in Minnesota

Republicans see hope in former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Can a Republican win a Senate seat in Minnesota for the first time since 2002?

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Oct 21 • 8:06 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
Earth’s Core Has Been Quietly Leaking Water for Billions of Years

A new study offers an explanation for unusual chemical signatures found in some volcanic rocks.

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Oct 21 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com
Tuberville blasts Alabama pastors for not speaking out on politics: ‘Quit trying to keep your jobs’

“We are not winning in the pulpit and getting up and saying ‘this is what we stand for.’"

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Oct 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • al.com
Medicare for All, Medicaid cuts and rising costs: Where Flanagan and Tafoya stand on health care

The U.S. Senate candidates differ over Medicare for All, Medicaid funding and the federal government’s role in making health care more affordable.

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Oct 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • startribune.com
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Cruz Foam ceases operations; West Coast Community Bank celebrates Nasdaq listing

Santa Cruz-based Cruz Foam, which developed a biodegradable packaging made from shrimp shells and other natural materials, has closed and sold off its intellectual property, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz-based West Coast Community Bancorp has moved its stock listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market, a milestone executives say is more than two decades in the making.

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Oct 21 • 6:29 AM EDT • Business • lookout.co
Wisconsin’s seasonal migrant workers lack access to healthcare — until a mobile clinic pulls up to the farm

Thousands of Wisconsin’s migrant seasonal workers face barriers to getting basic healthcare. A Wautoma-based charity is helping fill that gap by taking its mobile clinic to farm fields, providing low-cost primary care medicine to workers mostly from Mexico.

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Oct 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • wpr.org
Stumpf is making people notice at Bordentown

Bordentown senior Carter Stumpf established himself as a leader last fall and has taken it to a new level during the Scotties' 6-1 start

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Oct 21 • 5:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘A powerful warning’: will Europe’s angry protests lead to real political change?

Hamstrung governments seem to have no answer to the public’s furious demands, making further discontent likely

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Oct 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Here’s what to expect if you’re taking a month off from drinking

Pausing drinking, even for just a few weeks, can have noticeable health benefits. Experts explain what you can expect if you’re trying Sober October or Dry January.

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Oct 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Oct. 21 - SCAD Film Fest to Impact Downtown Traffic

October 21 2026 - Motorists can expect delays in Savannah this coming week as the annual Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) Film Fest will be taking place from

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Oct 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • savannahbusinessjournal.com
Business speed dating registration opens for contracting event

Matchmaking at the North Puget Sound Contracting Conference connects government agencies and prime contractors.

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Oct 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • heraldnet.com
Making Marie Antoinette review – sweet Coppola home movie indulges the family business

Shot by Sofia’s mother Eleanor this documentary shows something of the strain of shooting a period piece, but is a far cry from the tumultuous portrait of her husband in Hearts of Darkness

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Oct 21 • 4:00 AM EDT • Business • theguardian.com
Thunder remind Spurs of their championship pedigree in statement-making opening win
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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 • 1:13 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
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
Twice’s Jihyo officially leaves JYP Entertainment after 21 years

The 29-year-old singer announced on Wednesday (Oct 21) that she will be departing her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, making her the latest Twice member to do so.

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Oct 20 • 11:39 PM EDT • Entertainment • cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com
Warriors guard Brandon Williams unlocks partial contract guarantee

Guard Brandon Williams now has $1.4 million guaranteed by making the Golden State Warriors opening night roster

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Oct 20 • 9:50 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Allapattah could get a late-night entertainment district

Allapattah could get a new late-night entertainment district, allowing qualifying businesses to offer outdoor dining and alcohol service until 5 a.m. under a proposed city rule change. On Oct. 22, the Miami City Commission is to

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Oct 20 • 9:35 PM EDT • Entertainment • miamitodaynews.com
Popular supplement combinations may carry unexpected risks, health expert warns

Clinical pharmacist Jim LaValle discusses why taking excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals can pose health risks, and how identifying nutritional deficiencies can help guide safer supplementation.

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Oct 20 • 9:22 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Kawhi Leonard Shining as Teammate and Leader Through Preseason

The newly acquired superstar is making a big impact on his new teammates ahead of the regular season opener.

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Oct 20 • 8:51 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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
November ballot includes five government efficiency questions

There are five questions for city voters aimed at making government more efficient.

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Oct 20 • 8:22 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
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Knicks celebrate a banner night 53 years in the making — with sights set on another

It was at 6:57 p.m. that Jalen Brunson’s voice delivered the line Knicks fans have long been waiting for.

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Oct 20 • 8:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists Just Discovered That Earth’s Core Is Leaking, and It Has Been for Billions of Years

A new study suggests ancient hydrogen trapped deep inside Earth has been slowly escaping into the mantle for billions of years.

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Oct 20 • 8:08 PM EDT • Science • vice.com
Officials Work to Improve Boardman River Health

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and City of TC are working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River – including habitat and shoreline improvements, repairs to a deteriorating retaining wall, and public placemaking projects. However, one of the main challenges to the urban river’s health – its proximity to so many …

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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. 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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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