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Welp, I'm Already Pretty Worried My Favorite New Fall TV Show Will Get Canceled
Did I make a mistake?
Inde Navarrette Wasn't 'Trying To Be A D--k,' But She Was Not Making Friends On Obsession
The actress had a very specific reason for keeping some distance on set.
CT Business Blend: Sept. 21, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Michigan State Extends Offer to 4-Star Tackle
Jonathan Smith targets Illinois powerhouse Ben Coleman, a versatile 285-pound mauler whose rare blend of elite size and soft hands makes him a prized Big Ten commodity.
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres
Superhero films and horror have usually stayed on separate sides of the multiplex | WWL
Live Nation Entertainment prices $730M and €600M senior notes due 2032, nets blended 5.89% via swaps
Live Nation Entertainment priced $730,000,000 of 7.125% senior notes and €600,000,000 of 6.125% senior notes due 2032.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. [ LYV ] - 8-K - Oct. 09, 2026This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying impor…
Article in Top Science Journal Endorses ‘Nature Rights’
The authors try to sell their radical proposal by comparing it to past efforts to redress injustices against humans.
Sacramento sisters honor family legacy with dried fruit business
Three sisters in Sacramento have launched Stained Glass Fruit, a company that turns California-grown citrus into dried slices, blending their family’s agricultural history with entrepreneurship.
CT Business Blend: Sept. 14, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Iowa City author Lori Erickson’s new book blends travel, art
Travel writer Lori Erickson is trying something new in her fifth book, “Travels with the Muse” — pairing her writings on art and spirituality with her own original sketches. Catch her at the Iowa City Book Festival this Saturday, Oct. 24.
Anne Hathaway Surprises D23’s Entertainment Showcase By Giving An Update On Princess Diaries 3
NBC's 'Line of Fire' is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera
TV creator Joshua Safran is introducing "Line of Fire," a new NBC show blending elements of a crime procedural with a soap opera | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
The 6 Best Science Fantasy Books Released Since 2000, Ranked
From The Fifth Season to The City of Brass, these science fantasy novels blend magic, mythology, technology, and unforgettable worlds.
O+ Festival in Kingston provides attractions along with healthcare
Uptown Kingston came to life Saturday afternoon with a vibrant blend of art, music and healthcare at the 16th annual O+ Festival.
CT Business Blend: Oct. 5, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét's return to music
LOS ANGELES — This past spring, while deep in rehearsals for a European stadium tour with Bruno Mars, Victoria Monét would get up early every morning to chop, blend and
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Netflix Needs To Put The Same Disclaimer On Both Monster And Unabomber
My head is spinning after both.
Big Brother 28 Players And Fans Can’t Decide If One Houseguest Is A Goat Or A Jury Threat
Let's talk about Taylor and whether she can win.
FYI BR: video production training at the arts council, Honey Gold at the planetarium and more
The Honey Gold Experience will perform live at LASM’s planetarium on Oct 3, blending original music and visuals in an immersive dome show with custom video collages and live sound design.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Griffin William Sherry to bring folk, country, rock to The Grand
Join Maine-born singer-songwriter Griffin William Sherry and friends for an evening of powerful songwriting and live music at The Grand on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Experience Sherry's unique blend of folk, country, and rock and roll, rooted in his rural Maine upbringing. Get your tickets now for this unforgettable musical event.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Kings One of Eight Teams Donning New ‘Specter’ Jerseys
Blending modern aesthetics with franchise history, Sacramento’s new black-and-purple threads celebrate a storied legacy spanning from its Rochester Royals roots to legendary playoff battles against rivals.
Clippers rebuild includes developing young core alongside veterans
With the Kawhi Leonard era over and James Harden departed, a healthy Darius Garland will be running point for a team blending youth with veterans.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
NBC's 'Line of Fire' is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera
TV creator Joshua Safran is introducing "Line of Fire," a new NBC show blending elements of a crime procedural with a soap opera | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
In science fiction thriller, civil engineer focuses on our vulnerabilities in the age of AI
J. Luke Bennecke's book, "Blackout" blends science fiction with real U.S. infrastructure vulnerabilities.
The Vitamix 5200 blender is 30% off for Prime Day
The Vitamix 5200 blender is $150 off for Prime Day. It's easily the best blender I've ever used.
90 Day Fiancé's Tell-All Made Me More Worried For Catie And Josh Than I Already Was
I can't act like I feel good about these two.
One Of My Favorite Shows Of 2026 Is On CBS (And It Has 100% From Critics)
Everyone needs to check this show out, especially if you love The Good Wife and Elsbeth.
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres
Superhero films and horror have usually stayed on separate sides of the multiplex | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Upcoming "Leadership Unscripted" workshop blends business and comedy
A leadership and networking event next month will focus on a key skill in both business and comedy: improvisation.
Colin from Accounts Has A Simple Ending, But I Can't Stop Thinking About It
All is well that ends well.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Scientists Create Stronger Concrete That Absorbs CO2 From the Air
Concrete usually adds to the world’s carbon burden, but a new formula absorbed CO2 while becoming stronger than a conventional mix. Researchers at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College in India developed the concrete by combining two naturally derived materials: porous zeolite and bamboo biochar. Tests described in Carbon Research suggest the blend could give infrastructure a
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
There Is One Thing Verity Does Better In The Movie Than In The Book That I Wouldn't Have Expected
The writing process makes more sense in the movie.
Meet the Wonder Gardens’ new CEO brings fresh plans
Sally Mulvena, new CEO of Wonder Gardens, aims to blend modernization with historical preservation while enhancing visitor experiences at this 90-year-old Bonita Springs attraction.
France Football turns its spotlight on Algeria's ‘Mazadona’
The Algerian wonderkid blends multi-cultural roots with midfield mastery, earning Ballon d’Or recognition and a legendary nickname as he anchors the future of Bayer Leverkusen’s ambitious project.
The More I Think About Digger's First Twist, The More I Appreciate It
Big Digger spoilers ahead!
NBC's 'Line of Fire' is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera
TV creator Joshua Safran is introducing "Line of Fire," a new NBC show blending elements of a crime procedural with a soap opera | 1010 WINS
Pokémon fossil exhibition coming to Denver science museum
An exhibition blending fossil specimens and Pokémon will come to Denver in 2027.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Jane Muir: Champion of Community and Leader in Business Law
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Setting the standard for efficiency and community engagement, while blending professional acumen with altruism Jane Muir is a leader in the Miami legal landscape. She founded J. Muir & Associates in 2018 and has spent over 15 years building a business law practice, a strong team and a sterling […]
CT Business Blend: Sept. 28, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Startup JetZero is building a sleek new kind of plane with bigger-than-Boeing dreams
A startup is building a new type of passenger plane to rival Boeing and Airbus' tube-and-wing models. The blended wing body aircraft could take flight next year.
Tom Brady headlines at the 2026 Eudēmonia wellness summit
For four days in November, West Palm Beach hosts the 2026 Eudēmonia Summit, blending wellness, science, fitness, and tech with experts like Tom Brady and Andrew Huberman sharing insights on living longer.
Local Author Rick Spees Blends Washington Politics, Lobbying and Humor in His Novels
What happens when decades of experience in Washington politics inspire a pair of humorous novels? Local author Rick Spees joins CoastLife to discuss Capital Gains and Capital Losses, two books
Critics Are Mixed On Netflix’s Ray Gunn, And I Think There’s One Big Reason Why
This new animated film is sparking a lot of chatter.
Tom Holland's Annoying Stretching On Set Led To An A+ Brand New Day Scene
This is 30, Spider-Man.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
The 6 Best Science Fantasy Books Released Since 1990, Ranked
From The Fifth Season to Gideon the Ninth, these science fantasy novels blend magic, technology, and unforgettable worlds.
Women astronauts are challenging the image of who belongs in science through fashion, family, and pop culture
Three women astronauts use Instagram to blend science with personal stories, pop culture and fashion while challenging STEM stereotypes.
Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to Dayton to talk science and movies
Celebrated astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is heading back to the Schuster Center Sunday, Oct. 4 courtesy of Dayton Live for Part 2 of his informative talk blending the worlds of cinema, science and pop culture.
Eckerd College professors blend policy and marine science in unique study abroad trip to Indonesia
News | Eckerd College
I Don’t Know If I Can Watch Drew On Another TV Show After Hating On His Big Brother Performance. The Hook?
OK, this has me hook, line and sinker.
Escape to Key West for the water, nature, serenity
Key West, the continental United States’ southernmost city, blends a colorful 19th-century heritage with a laid-back contemporary vibe. Visitors will find palm-shaded streets, picturesque historic homes, a lively multicultural culinary
Newcastle United Women Mounting An Early Title Charge In WSL2
Tanya Oxtoby’s side sits atop the table after three dominant victories, blending defensive steel with a clinical attack to cement their status as runaway promotion favorites.
3 Major Takeaways From Start of Phoenix Suns Training Camp
Devin Booker embraces a positionless offensive shift as the Suns prioritize continuity and recalibrated aggression, blending veteran playmaking with fresh faces to spark a pursuit for a higher ceiling.
Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
Winifred Sylvah is thriving with her cucumber harvest at a solar farm in Big Lake, Minnesota. She's part of an agrivoltaics project, blending farming with solar power. This initiative is
Art and science blend at Murie Ranch Art Festival
During his years as a wildlife biologist in Canada, Alaska and Wyoming, Olaus Murie generated volumes of notes and sketches of the creatures he encountered and the specimens he collected
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
NASCAR Chase has been best blend of entertainment and integrity
Cup Series drivers say this format is doing everything it set out to accomplish
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
CT Business Blend: Oct. 19, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Wonka's The Golden Ticket Needs Some Work, But There Are Three Things I Really Enjoyed
Lots of room for improvement, but a few things really worked.
This groove-heavy trio is bringing the dance party to the Bay Area
British trio Jungle brings its groove-heavy blend of funk, disco and neo-soul to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley behind its new album, “Sunshine.”
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
As A Twilight Fan, I’m Already Obsessed With CBS’ Eternally Yours (And Not Just Because Of THAT Reference)
I've been bloodthirsty for something like this.
The Floor's Rob Lowe Talks 'Flameouts' In The New Champions Season, And It's Music To My Ears
One of my biggest gripes about the show.
I Watched All 5 Of Anne Hathaway's 2026 Movies, And I Surprised Myself With My Top Pick
I've thought a lot about this.
I Finally Found A New Comedy Series I Like As Much As Friends And New Girl
Guys, I needed this.
Science, Unleashed
Dogs hear things we miss. Cats spot things we don’t. Turns out, there’s some cool science behind it. This fall, Cox Science Center & Aquarium is giving families a chance to step inside the sensory world of their favorite four-legged companions with “Cats & Dogs,” a large-scale exhibition that blends science, behavior and culture. The
EEPS course blends science, art to imagine upcoming NASA mission
The class encourages students to find creative ways to communicate scientific ideas.
NBC’s ‘Line of Fire’ is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera
TV creator Joshua Safran is introducing "Line of Fire," a new NBC show blending elements of a crime procedural with a soap opera.
Let’s Hope The Next A’s GM and PBO Are Watching
The post-season is always a blend of exciting and frustrating. Exciting to see games with so much riding on every pitch and to see some of the best teams strut their talent. Frustrating that the A’s are not one of those teams and to reflect on the gap between how the best teams play and […]
A Fiesta’s Serious Business
As if in pilgrimage, three resolute singers carried a melody down the nave toward the stage to open La Donna Musicale’s concert at the Church of the Covenant last Sunday. Their seamless blend with the ensemble’s five musicians set the tone for a program of love and longing that moved across some fiv
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Chad Powers Has No Right To Be As Good As It Is, And I’ll Be Devastated If We Don’t Get Season 3
C'mon give us the "w" Hulu.
Piccalilli conference blends creativity and business
PARKERSBURG — Artists explored the business of art while making time to create Friday during the fifth Piccalilli Arts Conference at the Parkersburg Art Center. Seventy people registered for the conference, which offered nine workshop options along with lunchtime activities, breakfast and a catered lunch, said Jessie Siefert, the art center’s managing director and education […]
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Herbie Thiele launches new Tallahassee public affairs firm
Herbie Thiele launches public affairs firm blending lobbying and communications.
Marcus Freeman Pleased With The Development Of Notre Dame Underclassman
Freshman standout Jonaz Walton and a wave of emerging underclassmen are seizing their opportunities, blending elite speed with refined technique to bolster the Irish depth chart.
The Breadwinner Was So Offensive To Me As A Dad, I Almost Didn't Finish It
I genuinely can't believe no one stopped this movie.
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
I'm Pumped NCIS: New York Is Bringing In More Franchise Stars After Brian Dietzen
They're going to be bringing in more people.
TDD Launch Pad: What’s New From BYOMA, Tower 28, HYDRINITY Accelerated Skin Science
In this column, The Dermatology Digest (TDD) highlights some of the newest launches in the skincare space. BYOMA’s LONGEVIT-8 Peptide Serum. BYOMA is introducing its LONGEVIT-8 Peptide Serum. Actives include: BYOMA’s GHK-Cu Longevity Matrix, a blend of peptides to help soften the appearance of existing lines and slow the appearance of new ones, Phyto-PDRN + NMN Tri-Ceramide Complex LONGEVIT-8 Peptide […]
Family business blends Cajun, Caribbean flavors at Continental Kitchen
Family-run catering business -- Grub 2 Go -- is combining Cajun and Caribbean flavors while working out of a shared commercial kitchen during Hispanic Heritage.
Global Health & WASH: October 2026 Funding Opportunities (26 new opportunities)
41 opportunities on the Global Health & WASH page this cycle, 26 of them new. The health money on this page is mostly research money, and much of it is aimed at people early in their careers. Funder after funder, from the TANGO2 Research Foundation’s Research Pathways grants to the South African Medical Research Council’s Early Investigators Programme to the National Ataxia Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, is funding early-career investigators and the institutions that host them, with a clear tilt toward researchers based in or from the Global South, from AMBSO in Uganda to Kenya’s CONNECT-VAX network to Ersilia’s AI Incubator for African drug discovery. The money is organized by disease as much as by need: narrow foundations, the Parkinson’s Foundation, NTAP for neurofibromatosis, the RUNX1 Research Program for an inherited blood disorder, each run their own grant, so the question for an applicant is less which health problem you work on than which foundation owns your disease. The largest European cheques go to consortia only, with the European Innovation Council putting up to EUR €4 million behind a single healthy-ageing project and UNITE up to EUR €1 million behind each cross-border digital health team. Water sits apart, almost entirely in applied utility research: the Water Research Foundation’s cluster of USD $250,000 to $500,000 projects, each built around a utility problem from sewer laterals to reuse treatment. And the biggest single pot is public: HRSA is renewing community health center service areas with awards of up to USD $10 million each. This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. Open Opportunities 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant, Georgia Health Initiative. *New!* *Closing soon!* Georgia Health Initiative, a nonprofit private foundation focused on health equity, is opening its 2027 Building the Field of Health Advocacy Grant to strengthen the organizations that push for healthier systems across the state. The Initiative treats advocacy as infrastructure, backing one-year projects that range from urgent responses to shifting federal policy to longer arc campaigns on housing, behavioral health, care access, and food security. It wants coalitions that elevate community voice, apply an equity lens, and arrive ready to deploy concrete strategies, and it deliberately seeks variety in issues, communities, and organizational size. The optional webinar and required lobbying training signal a funder investing in a durable field, not one grant cycle. The strongest fits are Georgia nonprofits and public agencies ready to turn advocacy readiness into systems change. Geographies: United States. Who can apply: Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities, state or local government agencies, or coalitions/collaboratives using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, that work in Georgia on behalf of Georgians and align with the mission, vision, and values of Georgia Health Initiative. Only one application per organization, though an organization may be listed as a partner or subcontractor on multiple applications. Funding amount: Organizations can apply for up to USD $80,000 per project; the Initiative anticipates investing a total of USD $1.36 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Governance, Policy & Advocacy · SDG3; SDG10. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. TDD Research Pathways Grant, TANGO2 Research Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The TANGO2 Research Foundation, working with a founding gift from Tango2UK, is opening its TDD Research Pathways Grant to fund early-career investigators anywhere in the world who study TANGO2 Deficiency Disorder. The foundation is using this money to seed pilot work and to build a research community around a rare disorder that few labs currently study. It wants to back emerging scientists, clinicians, and trainees who will stay with this field, not one-off projects, which is why it requires a committed mentor and real institutional support and asks each applicant for a plan for future contributions. The design rewards promise and persistence over track record. The strongest fits are students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and new investigators ready to commit to TANGO2 research. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Early-career investigators worldwide, including undergraduate, graduate, and medical trainees, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and clinical or research fellows. Early-career investigators must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and be within 10 years of that degree or within 5 years of initiating rare disease research, engaged in postdoctoral research at an academic institution, teaching hospital, or nonprofit research institute. Currently enrolled trainees and transitional PhD candidates beginning a postdoctoral appointment at a nonprofit institution by July 1, 2026 are also eligible. All applicants must identify a qualified mentor with relevant TDD or rare disease research experience and demonstrate institutional support. Funding amount: Up to USD $15,000. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): AMBSO Impact Research Initiative, Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO). *Closing soon!* The Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization is inviting expressions of interest for its Impact Research Initiative, which funds early-stage pilot studies and proof of concept work on priority health challenges. AMBSO is a Ugandan research organization backing bold ideas that can grow into larger studies, and its tracks span antimicrobial resistance, epidemic preparedness, artificial intelligence for diagnostics, HIV prevention, climate and health, cancer, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. The small award size and direct-cost-only rule point to a funder that wants evidence rather than overhead, and that favors projects able to attract follow-on money or use AMBSO’s own research infrastructure. Eligibility runs worldwide, welcoming researchers and institutions inside and outside Africa. The strongest fits are researchers with a feasible pilot that generates policy-ready evidence. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Open worldwide to researchers, academic institutions, and research organizations whose work aligns with generating high-impact health evidence. Independent researchers are eligible if affiliated with an academic or research institution. Doctoral students are encouraged to apply as part of a research team led by a faculty Principal Investigator. Community-based organizations and other eligible entities may apply. Projects may be implemented inside or outside Uganda. Funding amount: Up to USD $10,000 per project, with no minimum funding threshold. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: SDG3. Deadline: October 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Entrepreneurs for Resilience 2027 (E4R27), Swiss Re Foundation. *Closing soon!* Swiss Re Foundation is opening the tenth edition of Entrepreneurs for Resilience, which backs healthcare social enterprises expanding affordable, quality primary care for low-income communities across low- and middle-income countries. The Foundation is using catalytic, blended funding plus multi-year advisory to take risk out of scaling, helping proven models reach more people sustainably rather than stay stuck at pilot size. It looks to back brick-and-click enterprises that pair physical care with digital tools and build affordability through savings, payments, or microinsurance, ideally integrated with public health systems. Requiring earned revenue, real customer scale, and gender-inclusive teams signals that this is growth capital for commercially serious ventures, not seed money. The strongest fits are established, revenue-generating healthcare enterprises ready to scale access for underserved populations. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: For-profit and hybrid healthcare social enterprises serving low-income and underserved populations in low- and middle-income countries, using combined physical and digital (brick-and-click) healthcare delivery models. Applicants must demonstrate measurable social impact, generate at least 50% of income through earned revenue, have been established no later than December 2023, already serve at least 50,000 people with potential to scale, and have at least 30% low-income customers. Preference for gender-inclusive enterprises with at least one female founder or at least 30% women in management. Funding amount: Pilot funding of up to USD $45,000 for the 6-8 shortlisted social enterprises; up to USD $1 million in blended funding (up to USD $600,000 unconditional plus up to USD $400,000 conditional) shared among 3-4 finalists over a two-year implementation period; total programme funding approximately USD $1.3 million. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG5. Deadline: October 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Horizon HealthTech 2026, IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center. *Closing soon!* IIITD Innovation and Incubation Center is opening Horizon HealthTech 2026, a nine-month MedTech incubation cohort run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE for founders building medical devices, diagnostics, surgical and interventional tools, or remote monitoring. The center is backing teams that already hold a validated proof of concept and want to reach a tested prototype, pairing each founder with a named expert and clinical validation through a hospital partner. What they seek to back is Indian health technology that can survive real clinical scrutiny and regulatory review, not slideware. The structure, with lab access, CDSCO guidance, IP support, and investor connects, signals a program built to make startups ready for follow-on capital. The strongest fits are early-stage MedTech teams with defensible IP and a working path from bench to bedside. Geographies: India. Who can apply: Early-stage teams/startups with a validated idea/proof of concept (TRL 3 onwards) working on medical devices, diagnostics, surgical/interventional technologies, or remote monitoring, holding IP or with potential to generate IP. Funding amount: No cash award amount is stated on the official program page. Benefits are in-kind: prototyping lab and equipment access, clinical/hospital validation (Max Healthcare), expert mentorship, CDSCO regulatory guidance, IP filing support, workspace, cloud credits and tools, and investor connects. Run under the aegis of BIRAC EDGE and builds a path to follow-on Government/VC/Angel funding. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Innovation, Science & Technology · SDG3; SDG9. Deadline: October 5, 2026. Learn more and apply here. OpenAI AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program, OpenAI. *New!* *Closing soon!* OpenAI is opening its AI and Teen Development Research Grant Program to fund independent studies of how generative AI shapes the lives of young people ages 13 to 17. OpenAI wants a stronger evidence base on how teens actually use these tools and what that use does to their social and emotional development, so that product teams, policymakers, and regulators can act on findings rather than assumptions. It seeks work on emotion regulation, relationships, belonging, and the safeguards that keep teens safer, welcoming interdisciplinary teams and any methodology. That it will fund research whose conclusions may not favor AI providers, and prioritizes studies touching ChatGPT, signals a genuine appetite for credible outside scrutiny. The strongest fits are research groups grounded in adolescent development, well-being, and AI safety. Geographies: Global. Who can apply: Researchers aged 18 or older who are affiliated with a research institution or organization, and/or have significant experience relevant to child or adolescent development, well-being, human-computer interaction, AI impacts, or a closely related field. Multiple institutions may collaborate. OpenAI is seeking to fund research rather than for-profit initiatives and will not prioritize for-profit organizations. Funding amount: Individual research grants up to USD $1 million, totaling up to USD $5 million; maximum 10% of each grant for overhead or indirect costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Social Inclusion & Community Wellbeing; Innovation, Science & Technology. Deadline: October 6, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
Talking Heads star David Byrne blends “story and science” for unique theater experience
Grammy, Oscar and Tony award winning musician, playwright, author David Byrne is always doing something interesting. One of his latest creative endeavors is his “Theater of the Mind” in…
I Haven't Watched Many Big Movies Like Practical Magic 2 Starring Middle-Aged Women, So I Did A Deep Dive
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock back on the big screen got me thinking.