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Austin police seek suspect in string of East Austin business burglaries
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of breaking into several East Austin businesses and stealing money from safes and cas
Austin could treat data centers like ‘adult businesses’ under new regulations
The computer server facilities may join a list including “adult-oriented” businesses.
Businesses and tourists see even bigger turnouts for the City of Halloween
Businesses and tourists in the City of Halloween are finding out that the city can go even bigger and better.
Hortonville reopens Main Street, hopes to help businesses who lost traffic due from HWY 15
Hortonville reopened Main Street after three months of renovations, the first since 1958.
Shasta health center CEO opposes Prop. 44, says it could threaten rural clinics
With the election coming up next week, local health officials are sharing their thought on one of the proposed ballot measuresShasta Community Health Center Chi
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff
What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas? I love a good murder/mystery, especially when I get to…
Americans open to AI in health care but want humans calling the shots
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows Americans are open to the use of AI in some areas of medicine, but they're far from ready to hand the reins of their health care over to the technology.
Americans open to AI in health care but want humans calling the shots
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows Americans are open to the use of AI in some areas of medicine, but they're far from ready to hand the reins of their health care over to the technology.
West Virginia state workers see moderate rise in health care costs with new PEIA plan
Putnam Museum and Science Center to celebrate fall with pumpkin launching
Putnam Museum and Science Center will be celebrating all things fall on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Business owner says city limits block her from Asheville recovery grant: 'Devastated'
Earlier this year, the City of Asheville opened an application for recovery grants for local businesses.
Famed group’s music coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. When the stage will heat up
The group keeps alive the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club.
Richardson ISD brings back popular business focused learning center
A life-size mini city where kids hire, budget and try to turn a profit. Here’s what students say they learn at Richardson ISD’s BizTown.
Autism care is bigger than ABA. Federal policy should be, too
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took an important step last month when it released a new toolkit for states on applied behavior
‘Table 17’ at Union Arts Center brings rom-com fun
Stage rom-com “Table 17” serves up the messy details of a relationship gone wrong — and very, very right.
New Harris Poll Findings Highlight Persistent Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care - Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
New national survey findings reveal that maternal mental health challenges are common, yet many mothers receive inadequate support, information, and access to care. From gaps in postpartum follow-up to limited provider conversations and barriers to treatment, the findings underscore the need for a healthcare system that recognizes and responds to mothers’ mental health needs throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Johnston-Willis Hospital breaks ground on $24.6M expansion
HCA Healthcare is spending $24.6 million to expand the Brain and Spine Center at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Chesterfield County.
Appeals court rejects DOJ request for California to set aside disputed ballots
The panel’s 2-1 ruling is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections
Why All Your Friends Are Running a Marathon…
For centuries, people have turned to demanding physical rituals during times of change. Science is beginning to explain why.
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980
A new MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy study pinpoints U.S. states with the steepest warming trends from 1980 to 2022, indicating where climate adaptation measures are needed most.
Appeals court rejects DOJ request for California to set aside disputed ballots
The panel’s 2-1 ruling is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections
In Savannah, Keisha Lance Bottoms pushes small business plan as governor's race stays razor-thin
In Savannah, Keisha Lance Bottoms pushed a plan to help small businesses, including Black-owned firms, compete for state contracts as the governor’s race remains nearly tied.
2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science
Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.
Southcoast Health CEO steps down; new interim leader named
Southcoast Health System, which operates three hospitals and seven urgent care centers locally, is undergoing a transition at the executive level.
John Wallace named director of Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center
John Wallace, associate professor of weed science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named director of the Penn State Regenerative Agriculture Center to help guide research and collaboration aimed at advancing regenerative farming practices across Pennsylvania.
'Everyone loved him': Asheville remembers longtime business owner who died in crash
For more than three decades, Nicholas "Nick" Papanastasiou brought people together through food, friendship and community.
Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
The first TPU in space is a running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.
New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center features a towering space shuttle as well as 100 artifacts and interactive displays.
Shopping for Nevada health coverage? Watch for misleading offers as enrollment opens
Nevada Health Link offers free enrollment help and warns against impersonator websites, pressure tactics and required add-on purchases.Nevadans comparing health
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signs Great River lease for relocation
Eastern Suffolk BOCES signed a lease for 32,808 square feet at Sunrise Business Center in Great River, relocating from Patchogue.
Chumash Museum Series Features Artist Raymond Ventura Sr.
Artist Raymond Ventura Sr. blends his artwork with his Chumash culture. (Santa Ynez Chumash Museum) The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett unveils plan to end dark money in politics
Bennett said that as governor, he would require full disclosure of political funding to end anonymous spending.
Sci-Port Discovery Center brings spooky science to Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La.— Sci-Port Discovery Center is celebrating the Halloween season with hands-on science activities, themed fitness events and trick-or-treating for local families along the Red River.
Historic Stockyards City to Host Inaugural ‘Big Ball in Cowtown’ with Entertainment by Rep. Jay Steagall
Western swing, heritage, and community fellowship take center stage next week as Stockyards City Main Street hosts the first-ever "Big Ball in Cowtown" on Friday, November 6, at FOP Lodge 123 (1624 S Agnew Ave) in Oklahoma City. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and serves as a major fundraiser to preserve and celebrate the
Premiere Cinemas expanding at South Plains Mall with new massive family entertainment center
A major entertainment expansion is on the way to the South Plains Mall.
Ian McKellen remembers Patrick Stewart, teases final 'Avengers: Doomsday' role
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen speak at John L. Tishman Auditorium at University Center on January 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for SAG
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Boston University hosting annual pumpkin drop from science building
Boston University on Friday is hosting its annual pumpkin drop, during which students hurl more than 30 pumpkins 70 feet off the roof of the Metcalf Science Center to the plaza below.
UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…
Zach Frazier’s Steelers Teammates Say What He Won’t
PITTSBURGH — Zach Frazier prefers to be unassuming. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-year center does his job — and does it […]
Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginning
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's political survival is remarkable. But the election has also revealed a weakened bloc, the beginnings of change, and serious failures by the pollsters.
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
Harris Health is converting the former Dillard’s at Pasadena Town Square Mall into a $75 million, 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center to consolidate three existing clinics and improve healthcare access.
Roma among clubs interested in Lisandro Martinez
Roma are also looking to England to strengthen their defense. Among the names linked to the Giallorossi is Lisandro Martinez, the Argentine center-back from Manchester United, whose future at Old Traf...
UTC Nanoengineering Center receives $600,000 for Army materials research
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Nanoengineering Center, a research center within the UTC Research Institute, has received a $600,000 award to contribute advanced computational modeling expertise to an Army-supported research project focused on developing and manufacturing advanced materials for demanding applications. Dr. Murat Barisik, director of the Nanoengineering Center and an associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is leading UTC’s work on the project.
The Wildlife Science Center: Annual Howl-O-Ween Event
The Wildlife Science Center in Stacy is home to Minnesota's largest wolfpack, and this remarkable non-profit is giving visitors a breathtaking up-close look at gray wolves, also known as timber wolves. The center recently rescued three orphaned cougar kittens and plans to introduce them to an adult female cougar named Nice Kitty, who will serve as their adoptive mom
Trinity Health Grand Rapids NICU nurses dress babies in handmade Halloween costumes
Halloween came early for some of West Michigan’s smallest patients.
Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?
A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.
World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health
Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
Snowfall and clouds may slow East Antarctic ice loss in a warmer world
A new modeling study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, suggests that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet may be more resilient to extreme long-term warming than previously estimated. Increased snowfall, greater cloud cover, and changes in atmospheric circulation could partially offset ice loss—even under very high carbon dioxide concentrations. Researchers from the IBS Center for Climate Physics at Pusan National University in South Korea conducted idealized simulations with different atmospheric CO2 levels, spanning 100,000 years using a coupled global climate–ice-sheet model. Unlike conventional studies that prescribe atmospheric and oceanic conditions, the model allowed climate and the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets to evolve together.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending
Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on “program services advancing their charitable purpose.”
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout
Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.
LEGO Convention coming to Charleston, will support nonprofit organization
Brick Convention, a LEGO fan event, is making a stop at the Vandalia Health Convention Center in Charleston, they announced in a news release Oct. 28, 2026. The convention will be held Feb. 20-21, 2027.
LSU Student Health Center Haunted Open House shared resources, testing with students
LSU Student Health Center hosted its fifth annual Haunted Open House on Thursday. From meeting the health staff to learning about the center’s services, the event gave students an opportunity to learn more about student health while having fun. Rachel Hoover, assistant director of health promotion at the health center, said the event was intended...
Casa Bonita-anchored shopping center sells for $30.25M
Two Illinois-based firms acquired Lamar Station Plaza in Lakewood.
What divided government could look like if Gina Hinojosa wins
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
Some politicians want a data center moratorium, but no one is proposing to stop the forces driving the demand for data centers
To do so would require legislators to reach further into the business world than even the most regulation-happy politician has ever proposed.
An Interview with Political Scientist Sara Sadhwani
Sara Sadhwani is a Pomona College political scientist and governance reformer. Before joining the panel for “Is California Voting Fair?” at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center, she joined us in the green room to discuss her dream dinner guest, what makes her hopeful, and her first vote.
Without political renewal, Israel will remain stuck
Despite October 7 and years of upheaval, Israelis are once again left with familiar faces, familiar arguments and a familiar stalemate.
UConn Men's Basketball: Interesting Prospect Pays Visit to Storrs
Should UConn add a center in the 2027 class?
Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power?
For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.
Grant helps Wright Center, Commonwealth Health fund mammograms
The Wright Center for Community Health and Tenor Health will expand access to mammograms throughout the region with up to $50,000 in funding from Clarks Summit Goes Pink, a local nonprofit. The award was announced at the Wright Center’s a…
Kochetkov Still Undefeated: Hurricanes 3, Blue Jackets 2
The Carolina Hurricanes continued their winning ways with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at the Lenovo Center. The win gives Carolina an NHL best 11-2-2 record. They have won 11 of their last 13 games. Pyotr Kochetkov earned the win with a 24 save performance in net. His 9-0-0 […]
Opinion: Sabres' Biggest Trade Chip Is This Veteran Center
As the Buffalo Sabres are in the the playoff conversation this season, they could use a talent upgrade that better-balances their roster. And Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen now must trade a experienced-but-mid-tier center to acquire a long-term asset. Which Sabres veteran is their best trade chip?
Ayotte-Warmington 2026 Debate: Business taxes
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington discuss how their budgets would treat business taxes. They also share whether they would consider restoring the I&D tax.
New metabolic score may help predict healthy aging and disease risk
Studies conducted in various countries indicate that approximately 60% of people over the age of 65 currently live with two or more chronic conditions simultaneously.
Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture hosts CNN journalist
The Missouri School of Journalism partnered with the Pulitzer Center for this semester’s Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture on Oct. 26. The lecture, “Growing Pressure on Cancer Care and Research,”featured CNN science journalist Caleb Hellerman. Hellerman has been reporting on cancer care and research in a long-running series with CNN for the past year. The main...
Seventh graders explore science careers at Lake Charles Chem Expo
Thousands of seventh graders explored science and industry career paths at the annual Chem Expo at the Lake Charles Event Center.
Olympiacos Interested in Champions League Defender
Olympiacos is eyeing Sabah's Steve Solvet, according to L'Equipe. The 30-year-old center-back's contract expires in 2027, so he could sign in January.
Seattle businesses cite safety, taxes as top concerns, new survey finds
Nearly half of the Seattle businesses surveyed said they have seriously considered moving operations, jobs or investment out of the city, according to a new sur
Why I Serve: LRMC Behavioral Health NCO Turns Personal Adversity into
Before Staff Sgt. Lacey Spencer became the noncommissioned officer in charge of inpatient behavioral health at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, she faced a period of profound personal hardship.As a
New substance use and mental health treatment center opens in Springfield
A new substance use and mental health treatment center has opened in Springfield, expanding access to recovery services for residents across Hampden County.
Rockets Announce Alperen Sengun Injury Status Update vs. Mavericks
The Houston Rockets have provided an initial injury update on center Alperen Sengun ahead of their contest against the Dallas Mavericks. The post Rockets Announce Alperen Sengun Injury Status Update vs. Mavericks appeared first on HEAVY.
Maui’s Deer Crisis: Science, Strife, and Inertia (Part One)
By some estimates, there are nearly as many axis deer as there are people across the three islands of Maui County. Roving herds can wreck a farmerʻs…
Mount Sinai Medical Center Earns Digital Health Most Wired Level 9 for Fourth Consecutive Year - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Recognition spans acute and ambulatory care and continues an unbroken record dating to 2019 October 29, 2026 – Mount Sinai Medical Center has earned Level 9 recognition in both acute […]
HearUSA Wins Titan Business Award for Patient Care Team of the Year
HearUSA's patient care team won a 2026 Titan Business Award after increasing appointments by 67% and tripling its Net Promoter Score over two years.
Johns Hopkins Researchers’ Cancer Cell Mapping Technology Chosen for Anthropic AI for Science Project
Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Alexander Szalay, Ph.D., and Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Dermatology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center pathologist Janis Taube, M.D., M.Sc., were chosen for a research project in Anthropic's AI for Science program. They were selected for their pioneering AstroPath technology, which combines astronomy, pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create detailed maps of tumors, revealing how cancer cells interact with surrounding cells
ANCC Presents 2026 HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award to Dr. Jean Watson, Founder of Caring Science
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has presented Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, with the 2026 HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award. The award honors nurses whose contributions have advanced international health care and who have shown an exceptional commitment to nursing. ANCC presented this award during the 2026 Magnet & Pathway Conference® at McCormick Place in Chicago.
No Concessions to Hackers in UNM Health Center Attack
Health system officials said the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has not made any concessions to bad actors, who “did not penetrate core systems or servers.”
Police arrest two in connection with burglary at business in Fresno's Tower District
Fresno police say two suspects have been arrested after a commercial burglary in the Tower District.reported early Monday near East Olive Avenue and North Maroa
California Science Center and NASA JPL Unveil Space Gallery
Historic planetary rovers, lunar probes, and interactive robotics exhibits will welcome visitors to the new Los Angeles aerospace facility in late 2026.
Ohio man at center of political storm in Alaska
Jerid Kurtz won attention for his work in Obama and Brown campaigns. He's under fire now for involvement in Alaska race.
Fall 2026 Credo Awards announced
Established in 2008, the Credo Award recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional credo behavior by making those they serve their highest priority, having a sense of ownership, conducting themselves professionally, respecting privacy and confidentiality, communicating effectively, and exhibiting commitment to their colleagues. The Fall 2026 Credo Award winners are: Shannon Blaisdell, DNP, MSN, RN, Associate Nursing Officer, Inpatient Obstetrics and IV Team, Vanderbilt University Hospital Sara Hanai, MS, Director, Junior League Family Resource Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Kelly Harper, Research Program Manager, Neuro-Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology The Credo Award recognition is announced quarterly through the Vanderbilt Health Hub. A total of 12 winners will be recognized each year. Each winner is honored with an award video, a profile article in VUMC Voice following the award announcement, and recognition during the biannual Leadership Forum. View the Fall 2026 Credo Award videos. If you are a Vanderbilt Health employee, you can nominate a colleague, leader or team for a Credo Award, C. Wright Pinson Leader Award, or Vanderbilt Health Team Award. Visit the Awards and Nominations SharePoint site to fill out a nomination form. Employees demonstrate credo behaviors when: they make those they serve the highest priority; respect privacy and confidentiality; communicate effectively; conduct themselves professionally; have a sense of ownership; and are committed to their colleagues. Award nominations are accepted year-round. If a nomination is received after the cutoff for an award selection period, the nomination will be considered for the next period.
Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule forcing proof of medical frailty
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration in June over the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance tied to the 2025 law known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Clippers Exercise 1st-Rounder’s Option Despite Long-Term Injury
The Los Angeles Clippers picked up center Yanic Konan Niederhauser's third-year team option during his recovery from surgery on his foot. The post Clippers Exercise 1st-Rounder’s Option Despite Long-Term Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Election 2026: Key races and issues facing western North Carolina voters
WLOS News 13 assembled a panel of experts with a range of experience in politics to discuss discuss races and issues facing WNC voters.
Alaska Fisheries Science Center attributes hybrid snow-Tanner crab boom to marine heatwave, decreased competition and predation
Alaska Fisheries Science Center attributes hybrid crab boom to marine heatwave competition and predation
Minnesota lawmakers warn of political influence in new Inspector General's Office
(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are raising bipartisan concerns as the Walz administration begins hiring staff for the Office of Inspector General before selecting an inspector general. Hous...
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center names 2026 Varnum Quality Healthcare Award recipients
Established in 2006 through an endowment created by DHMC trustees upon the retirement of then-president James W. Varnum, the award recognizes employees who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to putting patients and families first.
WATCH: ‘Community Conversation: Political Pulse Live!’
Reporter Tom Shortell will moderate a special, live version of his weekly podcast at 6 p.m. tonight from the Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem.
On Facebook and Instagram, Political Ads Are Increasingly Critical of Data Centers
Political ads about data centers on Facebook and Instagram have turned increasingly critical, with 57% opposed and just 3% supportive ahead of the midterms.
Manor College Unveils New Dental Health Center with Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026. JENKINTOWN – Manor College unveiled its new Dental Health Center on Thursday, October 29 in a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on campus. “Good dental health leads to better chances of overall systemic health, this is why it is so important to have leading-edge facilities Read more >
Ballad Health information technology systems down, dealing with software issue
Ballad Health said that several of its information technology systems are down, but hospitals and care sites are operating as normal.Ballad told News 5 that the
TST Best Bets: October 29, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks continue their three-game home stand tonight against the Buffalo Sabres at Honda Center.
Vote posters glued to buildings leave local business owners with cleanup bill
Large posters plastered around town urging people to vote have irked some business owners and prompted police to investigate. Rob Matzell first noticed the bright yellow and orange signs the morning of Oct. 28 when he arrived for work at Willow Lawn Service Center on West Broad Street in Henrico'
Backstage 20: Songs for All Ages - A Sensory-Friendly Event
Emily and Jen talk about a sensory-friendly event happening at the University of Illinois Springfield's Performing Arts Center.