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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.
Overcoming Stage Fright: LSU Health Center hosts workshop for people with performance anxiety
Anxiety is something many people struggle with, whether it’s social or a specific phobia. However, some students may struggle with performance anxiety, commonly known as “stage fright.” Performance anxiety is beyond normal nerves and can show in many ways, triggering a fight-or-flight response with symptoms like sweating, nausea, shaky hands, or even irregular breathing. “Let’s...
New Business Spotlight: Simpson’s Meats brings farm-to-table tradition to Belltown
A new addition to Belltown Commons is bringing a little old-fashioned butcher-shop service to one of Northwest Knox County’s growing communities. Simpson’s Meats Butchery & Market opened its second Knoxville-area retail location Sept. 28 at Belltown Commons in Powell, offering fresh beef, pork, chicken, specialty cuts and prepared foods. The locally owned business has deep […]
The New Rules of Global Brand Growth
Last week, BoF, ESW and Shopify gathered senior fashion and retail executives from Thom Browne, Reebok, Alo Yoga, Harvey Nichols, Bang & Olufsen and more in London to discuss how brands can win back consumer spend, protect margins and localise in a climate where global growth requires more consideration than ever.
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.
'Hamilton' dance workshop celebrates importance of art in politics
On Sunday, the Rutgers Democracy Lab and Livingston Theatre Company hosted "Hamilton: Arts, Democracy & Dance" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States as well as the Eagleton Institute of Politics' 70th anniversary. Held at the College Avenue Student Center, this event was an opportunity to showcase the intersection of arts and democracy, to discuss this serendipitous connection and to learn some choreography from the Broadway hit musical.
Brookshire Brothers opening new location with premier outdoor entertainment venue Nov. 11
Brookshire Brothers will open the doors to its newest Lufkin location at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing an enhanced grocery shopping experience, expanded services and a premier outdoor entertainment
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Oct. 22 - Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Community Workshop (brainstorming and action planning) - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room 255, Lincoln County Service Center, Merrill Oct. 22 - Veterans Coffee …
Kroger pledges to cut grocery prices by $5B by 2029
Kroger shoppers could soon see lower prices at checkout as the grocery giant’s new CEO looks to cut costs.
Cruz Foam had a promising idea. Why couldn’t it make its sustainable packaging business work?
Cruz Foam's biodegradable packing material made from shrimp shells and food waste attracted wide attention and big-name investors, but the Santa Cruz-based company has closed up shop after what one former exec says were struggles to solve the full range of problems its customers needed packaging to address.
Target rolls out AI shopping assistant as part of holiday push
Target has launched a beta version of its Ask Target AI chatbot to help with the holidays, joining the likes of Walmart's Sparky and Amazon's Alexa.
The big business of personal shopping
From sourcing rare Hermès bags to organising last-minute gifts, independent personal shoppers will go to extraordinary lengths to keep wealthy clients happy
Hamden business owner says his shop has been broken into twice in a week
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hamden business owner says his smoke shop was broken into twice in the last week, shorting him thousands of dollars. The owner of the Smoke Gallery says surveillance video …
Investors are piling into retail real estate. This Wheaton deal shows why.
Local real estate investment firm Core Acquisitions flipped the Rice Lake Square shopping center for $52.8 million just two and a half years after buying it.
October 22 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Sources: Activities
The Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors plays through the weekend at the Bay Area Stage Theatre.
J. Crew's website crashed, leaving an apparent AI backend message
The website of clothing retailer J.Crew crashed Monday, leaving shoppers with a puzzling message: "JCrew generative AI Backend is healthy."
Oregon State expert to lead soil health workshop
Oct. 29 event free for farmers; Registration deadline Oct. 22 The registration deadline is fast approaching for a free soil health training in Aumsville, Ore. The event, held by Oregon […]
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: Bishop captures national weekly honors
Tennessee senior DeSean Bishop earned two national weekly award honors on Tuesday following his standout performance in the Volunteers' Third Saturday in October rivalry win over No. 6/7 Alabama last Saturday.
Ice Cream Shop Owner Brought Her Kids to Work. Then the Health Department Arrived
“I’m sick of people acting like kids don’t belong,” the Michigan business owner tells TODAY.com.
Best Trader Joe's items for meal prep, according to former employee
As a former Trader Joe's employee and longtime shopper, I know the chain well. Some of my favorite items are the soy chorizo and miso-ginger broth.
Local business looks to community to help with expansion
Now, Bite-Sized Bliss offers coffee, lattes and mini pancake sweets, and she’s looking to open a shop right by the Book Nook located at Courthouse Square in Warren.
Shop from Black-owned businesses at this free festival
Celebrate #BlackJoyUnfiltered at Daptoberfest with 150+ Black-owned vendors Oct. 24 at Warren Central High School.
SBA urges Iowans to nominate their favorite small business for an award
There are all kinds of small businesses in Iowa that we can’t do without, from diners and donut shops to tailors and auto mechanics, and it’s time to recognize those merchants that make our lives better. Ryan Lincoln, the Iowa district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, says the agency is taking nominations for […]
GM’s core profit rises 22% on strength of pickup-truck business
By Kalea Hall Oct 20 (Reuters) - General Motors’ third-quarter results easily beat analyst expectations on the back of resolute shoppers who continue to spring for pricey pickups and SUVs. The company on Tuesday said quarterly earnings before interes...
GM's core profit rises 22% on strength of pickup-truck business
General Motors' third-quarter results easily beat analyst expectations on the back of resolute shoppers who continue to spring for pricey pickups and SUVs.
Walmart rolls out new bundle combining Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus
Walmart shoppers can now get Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus together for $120 a year, nearly $100 less than buying both memberships separately.
How Orthofeet built a nine-figure DTC business on Shopify without an in-house developer
Orthofeet built a nine-figure DTC business on Shopify without an internal developer. Now they are using Sidekick, customer research, and Shopify POS to prepare for their first owned store.
Build Your Future in Healthcare: Free Workshop Opens Door to Business Ownership Team Abilities Foun
On Thursday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rachel Jelks, founder of TEAM Abilities, will host DREAM IT. DO IT., a FREE, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the business of providing residential and community-base
How Behavioral Science Can Get Shoppers To Buy (and Eat) More Fresh Produce
Industry leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show revealed that overcoming flat fruit and vegetable consumption requires shifting away from clinical health messaging toward flavor-forward marketing, cultural rituals and frictionless convenience.
Entertainment Company Sponsors NJ Student Film Showcase in Atlantic City
Netflix has signed on as a sponsor for the New Jersey School Boards Association’s Workshop (NJSBA) 2026 Student Film Showcase in Atlantic City. The Workshop 2026 runs Oct. 19–22. It…
MNsure offers new health plan tools ahead of 2027 open enrollment
Minnesotans looking for health insurance coverage for 2027 can shop and compare plans at MNsure.org. In advance of the annual open enrollment period starting Nov. 1, the use of new online tools is helping consumers choose plans for their families and their budget.
Small Business, Big Lessons® — Shop Local, Shop Small® Top Tips 2026
Here are some fresh ideas—and a little encouragement—to shop and support small businesses. They are vital to the health of our community. Please share this post with friends, family, and, most importantly, small business owners.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Los Angeles Business Owner’s Case Seeking Compensation After SWAT Team Destroyed Shop
WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a Los Angeles small business owner’s lawsuit seeking compensation after a SWAT team destroyed his print […]
Live Wire: Former Bishop’s Lounge to open with different name, familiar faces
The 41 Strong Ave. venue will reopen under the name Proof & Concept.
CT axe throwing business closes up shop. One customer: ‘we had some amazing date nights here!’
A Connecticut axe throwing business has permanently closed its doors, according to a post on their Facebook page.
Shop These Businesses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month so TODAY’s Ally Love is spotlighting six incredible small businesses from the National Down Syndrome Society all founded by entrepreneurs who have Down syndrome, including The Jam Man Sweet Heat Jam, Two Fresh Brothers and more. See all their creations!
Central Illinois Flea Market vendors explain why they’re in business
The Central Illinois Flea Market wrapped up its season at Peoria Speedway this weekend, giving shoppers one last chance to browse a variety of unique finds.
After Isaias, Pensacola Beach is getting back to business
Pensacola Beach restaurants, bars and shops are welcoming customers again as the island recovers from Hurricane Isaias.
After Isaias, Pensacola Beach is getting back to business
Pensacola Beach restaurants, bars and shops are welcoming customers again as the island recovers from Hurricane Isaias.
NBCUniversal’s shoppable TV business is seeing a boost from shows like ‘Traitors’ and ‘Love Island USA’
Viewers can now buy products from about 12 of their favorite NBCUniversal shows, including "Top Chef" and "Below Deck."
The Brew Spot celebrates new ownership
The Brew Spot Coffee Shop is celebrating a new chapter as husband-and-wife duo Eric and Christina Rollyson officially take ownership of the local coffee shop.
HTA workshop in Wailuku offers Maui businesses guidance on reaching visitors
A two-day workshop for Maui farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in working with the visitor industry will take place Oct. 30–31 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
French business leaders call for order after riots and looting: 'The Republic must protect its shopkeepers!'
French business owners are speaking out after cost-of-living protests turned into widespread rioting and looting across the country over the weekend.
Costco shakes things up by offering new diaper brand for certain shoppers
Costco has expanded its online diaper selection with Kudos, a premium brand featuring cotton liners and leak protection, but shoppers won't find it in warehouses.
French Market managers want to raise rents, bring in new shops. Tenants are pushing back.
Last week, a French Market Corporation meeting ended in a clash between tenants and the group’s leaders over new leasing processes. The contentious changes have some longtime business owners worried about their future.
Amazon's delivery box: a symbol of instant gratification and convenience
The Amazon delivery box — a fixture everywhere from suburban front porches to city apartment lobbies — is more than just a cardboard box. It’s symbolic of a shopping culture
Seventeen's hot new JxJ unit are showing off their chemistry — with a little help from Pinterest
Jeonghan and Joshua from the mega K-pop boy band Seventeen are offering fans a dream to lose themselves in and a mood board for shopping
Bigfoot Subs puts mythic twist on traditional sandwiches
Williamsport, Pa. — Bigfoot was recently sighted in Williamsport — not the cryptid, but a sandwich shop.
One shot while shopping at Dearborn business
Just after 6 p.m. Saturday a fight broke out at a business in the area of Ford Road and Oakman Boulevard, that resulted in one person being shot.
Fire heavily damages gyro shop in south Everett
Fire crews prevented a smoky fire from spreading at a business in the Westgate neighborhood of Edmonds Saturday morning.
Shop local with De Aquí: The Boyle Heights Business Passport
Boyle Heights Beat and the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to help you explore 18 local businesses, collect stamps and win prizes along the way.
Sunbelievable tanning, wellness business opens in Raritan
Sunbelievable has opened at Raritan Crossing in Raritan, bringing tanning, wellness services and retail products to the shopping center.
Buy A Shop, Earn Rent, Retire Early? We Did The Math Behind The Dream
Buying a shop can require a large upfront investment, and the rent may not be enough to cover the loan EMI.
Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
New Franciscan Health office could come to Marquette Mall in Michigan City
From a shopping mall to helping save lives.Part of the Marquette Mall in Michigan City could be on its way to becoming a new office for Franciscan Health.The he
Horror, electronic music and Russian politics: Brittany Roberts connects them all
Brittany Roberts, an assistant professor with the App State English department, gave a talk on how Russian electronic music duo IC3PEAK uses horror imagery to critique its government. The talk was part of the Music Humanities Community Conversation Series, a series of presentations and workshops coordinated by Jacob Kopcienski, an assistant professor of musicology with...
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center to offer free workshop for dementia caregivers
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center will offer a free dementia-caregiver workshop November 4 in Elkins. Registration is required by October 19, and space is limited.
Workshop provides training to start and grow small businesses
SALISBURY — Small business entrepreneurs were invited to attend a workshop to help them start or grow their businesses. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College served as the sponsor of the free workshop, […]
Mission 43 is hosting a Military Business Market to support local veterans
This Saturday, the public is invited out to the Military Business Market at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse to shop local while supporting veterans and active duty service members.
Raven-Symoné gets personal defending Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store feud
Raven-Symoné is defending Kelly Clarkson's right to speak out about the shopping experience that left the singer feeling slighted.
I tried replacing Photoshop, Lightroom, and Acrobat with free vibe-coded alternatives, and they're surprisingly good
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The Kelly Clarkson bird saga continues. Molly is worth $15 million
LOS ANGELES — The Kelly Clarkson wooden bird feud continues to soar as the New York City novelty shop accused of disrespecting the "Voice" star sets a whopping $15 million
The Kelly Clarkson bird saga continues. Molly is worth $15 million
LOS ANGELES — The Kelly Clarkson wooden bird feud continues to soar as the New York City novelty shop accused of disrespecting the "Voice" star sets a whopping $15 million
Having insurance doesn’t mean you can get a mental health appointment
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or impossible, according to a new study.Researchers, posed as “secret shoppers” looking for appointments for issu...
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?
Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.
Durham’s newest shop offers custom apparel with focus on HBCU, Divine Nine gear
The business sells custom clothing and logo embroidering for businesses, schools, community groups, Greek-letter organizations, and others.
Entertainment Virtual Reality Destination to Open in Skillman
A new business, oasisVRX, is opening at Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 Route 206 in Skillman, NJ on Saturday October 17, 2026 at noon. Friends, corporate groups, families, and gamers will have the opportunity to step inside the 3D digital world using a head-mounted display and motion controllers.
Police chase ends in Oakland, damaging cruiser and nearby business
A police chase that began outside city limits ended in Oakland, causing damage to a smoke shop and a Pittsburgh police cruiser, with multiple people taken into custody.
How Politics Shapes American Catholicism
Are US bishops moving left while Catholic voters and young priests move right? Mike Lewis tells DOMRADIO.DE American Catholicism is more complicated.
Your Mental Health: The stress of making ends meet
Paying bills can be tremendously stressful.
Oct. 15: Why Feds Are Investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar and Why Science Journalist Cleo Abram is Optimistic about AI
Just weeks before the midterm elections, federal agents searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., seizing her phone and issuing around a dozen subpoenas, two people familiar with the DOJ investigation told NBC News. NBC News senior justice reporter Ryan J. Reilly explains how the move fits into a broader trend of the DOJ going after President Trump’s perceived political enemies and why it’s so unusual to launch this kind of probe right before an election. Then, Cleo Abram is a video journalist and the host of the widely popular YouTube series “HUGE* if true” and “HUGE* conversations,” where she looks at the potential and the solutions offered by science and technology. Cleo talks about why she’s still a tech optimist in light of growing AI doomerism and how her interviews with industry leaders have shaped her perspective on security and regulation. Lastly, we wade into the internet’s favorite controversy this week: singer and TV personality Kelly Clarkson’s social media fight with a Brooklyn shop over a mechanical bird. NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas spills the tea on the back-and-forth – and why the bird is now going for $15 million.
Martini Corner businesses react to new Royals ballpark renderings
Shop owners near the new stadium site say the renderings show opportunity
US bishops' president urges Catholics 'to put their faith before politics' in November elections
Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement Oct. 14 reminding the faithful that
Romance and business: Wildfire Bookshop sparks joy
For nearly a year, Stacey Fish has operated Wildfire Bookshop, a romance bookstore located on the east end of College Road. She said she went into business for herself because,
Free Lamanda Park Workshop Hands Would-Be Business Owners a 17-Item Checklist
Starting a business in Pasadena comes with a list: a name, a legal structure, insurance, financing and a city business license that has to be renewed every year. A two-hour workshop Saturday at a Pasadena branch library aims to put that list in order. SCORE Los Angeles, the nonprofit presenting the session, says attendees will leave with a 17-item checklist of steps for getting a business established. The Pasadena Public Library is sponsoring the workshop, according to SCORE. The listing says the session is meant for people thinking about starting a business and for those who have recently started one. SCORE wrote that the program “cuts through the confusion and chaos” of figuring out what it takes to start a business. According to the listing, it covers the legal requirements for a start-up business, along with other practical steps worth taking. Beyond those basics, the session covers taxes, the elements of a business plan and marketing, according to the listing. It also weighs the pros and cons of different legal structures, examines the major causes of business failure and offers ways to avoid legal problems. Attendees will hear how SCORE can help new businesses succeed. Some of the rules a new owner must follow are local. The city’s Department of Finance requires that annual license to be displayed prominently at the place of business. Businesses that sell tangible goods also need a state seller’s permit showing their Pasadena address, and any business that prepares or sells food needs approval from the Pasadena Health Department, according to the department. Even charities are covered: “Charitable non-profit businesses are required to obtain a business license,” the department’s guidance says. SCORE lists two instructors for the workshop. Dick Mader, a SCORE mentor who serves on the chapter’s board of directors, started a media distribution
Beloved Lakeview Electronics Shop Where Neighbors Found 'Hidden Gems' Closing After 55 Years
Lakeview's Royal Home Entertainment is selling off its remaining inventory ahead of its closure Saturday, though owner Joe DeGuide still plans to offer custom installation services online.
New Report Summarizes Alaska Aquaculture Vision - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
NOAA has released the Gulf of Alaska Aquaculture Atlas Rollout and Webtool Planning Workshop Series Report, summarizing input gathered during a series of public engagement workshops held in Anchorage, Juneau, and Kodiak, Alaska in spring 2026. NOAA Fisheries hosted the workshops in partnership with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). Workshop participants included ... Read more
Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.
Downtown Olympia business owner dies at 83. He ran shops here for decades
The business temporarily closed after his death, but since has reopened.
573K California jobs supported by entrepreneurs as business creation surges
Shopify Americans are starting businesses at record rates, with business applications at historically high levels, according to the U.S. Census
Vintage Baltimore Sports shop targeted by burglars in Federal Hill
The owner of a Baltimore sports shop says thieves smashed his front facade and took rare vintage Ravens gear.
Free wellness festival brings Black healers and businesses together on KC’s East Side
Uplift, a free wellness festival on Kansas City’s East Side, spotlights Black healers, workshops and 20+ Black-owned businesses to make holistic care accessible.
How did political campaigns get so expensive?
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and it’s gearing up to be the most expensive election in American history. So how did we get here, where every election feels more expensive than the last? Today on the show, we’re exploring what’s causing the flood of money into our politics. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Bad economics, smart politics –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
New downtown Salt Lake entertainment district plans raise hopes, questions in Japantown
Smith Entertainment Group’s new three-block downtown Salt Lake City district would replace Japantown Street loading docks with shops and offices.
Treasury shows off new Trump dollar coin, urges Americans to spend it at liberal coffee shops
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach challenged Americans to use the new Trump dollar coins at liberal coffee shops in a Treasury Department TikTok video.
Alan Mandell appreciation: The heart of L.A. theater and a friend
Alan Mandell, an award-winning actor, arts patron and arts administrator, was best known for co-founding the San Quentin Drama Workshop and interpreting the plays of Samuel Beckett.
Campus Creamery’s new owners are learning business in real time
Campus Creamery is a South 40 favorite, a classic midnight snack for WashU’s underclassmen. Three sophomores took over the well-loved ice cream shop last January as first-years.
"Ridiculously expensive": Massachusetts computer repair shop seeing uptick in business as costs rise
Brookline computer repair shop seeing uptick in business as prices for parts soar
Developer Who Cloned Photoshop With AI Just Did the Same to Microsoft Office
Developer Brandon Thomas used Anthropic's Claude to build free, open-source replicas of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
H&R Sweetshop, Mount Pleasant's second-oldest business, to close after more than 80 years
H & R Sweet Shop, the second-oldest business in Mount Pleasant, will serve its final customer today, bringing an end to more than eight decades of operation.The
10 Dane County employers get grants for AI, manufacturing training
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced state funding for Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Quartz Health Solutions, DSG Outerwear and more in the Madison area.
Ryan Smith, SEG unveil new details on downtown Salt Lake City entertainment district
A new concert venue, restaurants, shopping experiences and pedestrian walkways were among the new details revealed by the Smith Entertainment Group for its proposed transformation of Salt Lake City.
Shop Owner Says Kelly Clarkson Tried to 'Destroy Our Business’
A visit to Brooklyn store Art of Play, where Kelly Clarkson said she was treated poorly when trying to buy a $15,000 songbird item.
Bishop Espaillat Calls for Prayers for the Health of Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Joseph Espaillat reflects on the importance of praying for Pope Leo XIV’s health and invites the faithful to unite spiritually in praying for his recovery.
Could the Marlins be Pursuing a Power Hitter?
While the Fish are funneling a lot of funds towards free agency, a power threat might be on the shopping list
100+ Manufacturing, Business Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Deal
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers, joined by members of its Council of Manufacturing Associations, Conference of State Manufacturers Associations and other leading manufacturing and business organizations, sent a coalition letter urging Congress to swiftly pass the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. Representing businesses across the country and industries throughout the manufacturing …
Fall is full of ways to connect with nature, get creative, and recharge at Trailside Nature & Science Center
The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to explore a variety of upcoming programs, including sound bowl meditation, acrylic painting workshops, forest bathing and tea cerem…