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Wastewater offers clues to community health
Researchers at Ohio State report that bacteria found in wastewater may reflect broader community health patterns, including chronic disease rates, health behaviors and social conditions. The study suggests wastewater monitoring could become a useful tool for public health planning beyond tracking infectious diseases.
Disaster aid becomes political lottery: Libraries, schools and places of worship step into breach
Daniel P. Aldrich, Northeastern University Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance to cover uninsured and underinsured losses. FEMA said no. She appealed. FEMA said no again. I study […]
Wastewater offers clues to community health
Bacteria found in wastewater may provide clues about community health, including rates of chronic disease, health behaviors and social conditions, according to a recent study from The Ohio State University. The research, published in the journal Environmental Research, expands on applications of wastewater monitoring, which became more widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest the same approach could offer a practical way to understand broader health patterns across communit
Bob Boone has passed away at age 78
Bob Boone, longtime major league catcher and manager, has passed away, per reports. He was 78. Boone spent 19 years in the major leagues. Drafted out of Stanford by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, Boone got a cup of coffee in 1972 before becoming the Phillies’ regular catcher in 1973. He finished third in the […]
“Doesn’t Hurt That You Have $50M+”: Kyle Whittingham Shifts Attention to Oregon’s Massive Recruiting Budget Ahead of Ducks Clash
Michigan football is at a crossroads as it aims to rescue its college football season, and the pressure is on Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines’ head coach made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck after an unsatisfactory run of performances, but he still needs to win games to keep his own job secure.
3 Liverpool players who should get new contracts soon
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has made it clear he wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, but the Reds have several other players whose contracts are set to expire
Paul McCartney achieves billionaire status, becomes world’s third-richest musician
(CNN) — Paul McCartney reached the realm of billionaire status Monday after Forbes valued his net worth at a colossal $1.4 billion – making him the world’s third-richest musician.
The Business of Reality TV: How Viral Fame Becomes a Business
How do reality TV stars turn fleeting fame into lasting business success? We explore the strategies behind lucrative brand deals and influencer empires.
New book tracks rise of Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic’
Art historian Wanda Corn explores how Grant Wood’s Iowa masterpiece “American Gothic” became a global pop culture icon in her new book, and launches a tour across Iowa to promote “The Couple with the Pitchfork.”
Whatnot Has a Card Collectors Problem
As you may or may not know, I’m deep into Whatnot. I am an unabashed fan of the platform. And I never use it for card-buying. I bring this up because over the
11/10/2026: Supervisory Status and Health Care Rule Quirks
Union Electric Company D/B/a Ameren Missouri, 14-RM-394835 (Regional Election Decision) A Regional Director dismissed the Employer's petition after finding that Distribution System Operating Supervisors (DSOS) II are statutory supervisors under Section 2(11) of the NLRA, but not managerial employees. The Employer, an electric and gas utility, filed the petition after the Union demanded recognition for DSOS I and II positions. Because the DSOS II are supervisors excluded from the NLRA's protection, no election was ordered. The DSOS I position was not decided, since no one currently holds it, and ordering an election for a unit with zero employees would be contrary to Board policy. As a preliminary matter, the Union was precluded from litigating supervisory or managerial status because it filed its Statement of Position with the Region but did not serve it on the Employer by the deadline. The Regional Director still took evidence sufficient to decide unit appropriateness, as the Board's rules require. Supervisory status rested on the authority to assign. The DSOS prioritize work tickets, choose which Line Troubleman or Traveling Operator to send, pull employees off lower-priority jobs, hold employees past shift end, decide whether to call in crews and how large they should be, and handle sick call-outs, all without consulting anyone. Relying on Oakwood Healthcare and Entergy Mississippi, the Regional Director found this resembled utility dispatchers who used independent judgment in assigning employees to places. It did not matter that the record did not show who selects the specific employees who respond to a call-out. The Employer failed to prove responsible direction because nothing showed DSOS face adverse consequences for field employees' performance. The one Performance Improvement Plan involved a DSOS's own errors. The Employer also failed to prove discipline authority, since switching error forms merely report incidents and upper management decides whether discipline follows. The managerial claim failed because there was no evidence the DSOS formulate high-level employer policy. They exercise technical discretion, sit below Superintendents and a Manager, and are first-level supervisors. Significant Cases Cited Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., 348 NLRB 686 (2006): Defined "assign" and "responsibly direct" under Section 2(11) and placed the burden of proving supervisory status on the party asserting it. Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 367 NLRB No. 109 (2019): Held utility dispatchers were supervisors because they used independent judgment in prioritizing outages and assigning field employees. NLRB v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc., 532 U.S. 706 (2001): Established the three-part test for supervisory status under Section 2(11). NLRB v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672 (1980): Described managerial employees as those who formulate and effectuate management policies and are aligned with management. Ikea Distribution Services, Inc., 370 NLRB No. 109 (2021): Affirmed preclusion of issues for a late-served Statement of Position while confirming the Regional Director must still determine unit appropriateness. NLRB Edge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Prime Healthcare Services – St. Michael’s, LLC D/B/a Saint Michael’s Medical Center, 22-RC-392696 (Regional Election Decision) The Regional Director dismissed a petition seeking an Armour-Globe self-determination election for two full-time radiation therapists at a Newark hospital. The union wanted the therapists to vote on joining its existing nonconforming unit of registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, and technical employees. The Regional Director found the union had not shown the therapists could appropriately be added to that unit under the Board's Health Care Rule and the community-of-interest factors. The Regional Director first explained that the Health Care Rule does not categorically bar an Armour-Globe election in a partially organized hospital with existing nonconforming units. Under St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, such an election does not create a new unit and so does not offend the Rule's concern with unit proliferation. The petitioner still bears the burden of showing the group is identifiable and distinct and shares a community of interest with the existing unit. The therapists were an identifiable, distinct group because they do identical work in the same department under the same managers. On community of interest, the evidence was mostly unfavorable to the union. The therapists work in the Cancer Center alongside unit nurses but have separate supervision (apart from occasional coverage), separate break areas, and distinct equipment and functions. Their contact with nurses is limited to routine patient handoffs, and they do not interact with or fill in for technical employees such as radiology technicians. The Regional Director found some overlap in certifications and training, which might tip the scale on those factors, but the union did not establish common terms and conditions. The Regional Director added that shared benefits or work rules would not suffice given separate supervision, no interchange, and physical separation. The decisive problem was the Health Care Rule's classifications. The therapists are professionals who fall within the Rule's "all other professionals" category. The parties' contract expressly excludes "all other professionals," and the union's attempt at hearing to classify some respiratory therapists as professionals contradicted that contract. Adding the therapists would create yet another nonconforming grouping and leave other unrepresented professionals in that category. A separate therapist-only unit would also be inappropriate because the record shows other unrepresented professional employees. A unit of all unrepresented employees in that category may be appropriate. Significant Cases Cited St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, 357 NLRB 854 (2011): An Armour-Globe election in an acute care hospital does not violate the Health Care Rule because it adds employees to an existing unit rather than creating a new one. Rush University Medical Center v. NLRB, 833 F.3d 202 (D.C. Cir. 2016): Section 103.30(c) of the Health Care Rule applies only to petitions for additional units, not to Armour-Globe elections adding employees to an existing unit. Warner-Lambert Co., 298 NLRB 993 (1990): A self-determination election requires that the employees share a community of interest with the existing unit and form an identifiable, distinct segment constituting an appropriate voting group. United Operations, Inc., 338 NLRB 123 (2002): Sets out the community-of-interest factors, and common supervision alone does not require inclusion in one unit absent interchange, contact, or functional integration. Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc., 375 NLRB No. 16 (2026): Functional integration requires that positions depend on one another to accomplish their tasks, and minor differences between groups should not be given too much weight.
Broncos have 9 players on injured reserve going into their bye week
The Broncos have nine players on injured reserve going into their bye week.
Barcelona defender Cubarsi named 2026 Golden Boy winner
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has won the 2026 Golden Boy award, given to the best Under-21 men’s player in the world.The 19-year-old succeeds Paris Saint-Germain forward Désiré Doué and become...
Pens Points: Not So Special Teams
Very little has gone right for the Pittsburgh Penguins through 18 games this season, but one of the most glaring issues has been the special teams play. What was a strength of the team last season that helped propel them back to the Stanley Cup playoffs, has become a major liability that is burying them […]
Netanyahu in 'panic' over possibility of Eisenkot becoming prime minister, former aide says
Former Netanyahu adviser Nir Hefetz claimed that panic is a major factor in the PM's's decision-making and that he could be more willing to compromise as Eisenkot advances toward forming a coalition.
Arsenal 31yo makes World 11, teammate narrowly misses out
David Raya has become the first Arsenal player to feature in the FIFPRO World 11 since Thierry Henry, with a couple of his teammates only narrowly missing out.Photo via FIFPRO on InstagramAfter tallyi...
The Film That Changed Kyle Whittingham’s Mind About Jason Beck
A grueling review of Michigan’s stagnant performance against Michigan State forced an immediate coaching shakeup, shifting the program's focus toward finding a proven leader to ignite the offense.
A trailblazing Indiana Democrat’s next mission: Figuring out how to represent Republicans
J.D. Ford flipped a barn-red district in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states. Now, like many of his soon-to-be colleagues across the country, the unlikely Democratic midterm winner is thinking about how to keep from becoming a one-term congressman.
Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state’s voter roll changes
In a Senate race that is still too close to call, Mississippi state election officials are facing intense scrutiny over their methods for maintaining voter rolls after thousands of voters cast provisional ballots because they were not included in precinct poll books or did not have appropriate photo identification.
Commentary: New Hampshire employers have spoken. Here is what they said.
Workers cannot find homes they can afford. Parents are turning down jobs because they cannot find childcare. Recent graduates are choosing cities like Chicago over Manchester because the rent is lower. We heard employers trying everything they can to grow and make the state a better place for business and residents. But they cannot do it alone.
Fifty-plus! Bayern Munich Frauen turning the Bundesliga upside down
If you aren’t following the FC Bayern Frauen, it’s not too late to start.
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Global carbon pollution dropped this year ever so slightly, but it's more because of oil shocks reverberating from the Iran war than anything the world has done to fight climate change, scientists said ...
Can the Buccaneers' Defense Carry Disappointing Offense to the Playoffs?
The Bucs' defense has been great all season long. Can it carry a disappointing offense all the way to the playoffs?
JBL Says the Montreal Screwjob Created the Mr. McMahon Heel
JBL says the Montreal Screwjob was the biggest victory in wrestling history because it created the Mr. McMahon character and his feud with Stone Cold.
Meet Stephanie Case - the first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica
Stephanie Case makes history by becoming the first woman to complete extreme 100-mile race in Antarctica.
EU manufacturers could give up on competing with China by 2030, warns commerce chief
Jens Eskelund says Europe may need to allow its companies to become part of Chinese firms’ supply chains
Why Trump can’t let Hegseth go … yet
Deep into President Donald Trump’s jumbled news conference Monday, it became obvious why he’s so adamant in backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment storm.
Anthony Davis joins Bradley Beal, Michael Jordan in Wizards history
Anthony Davis joined Michael Jordan and Bradley Beal in franchise history with his first-half explosion in the Washington Wizards’ road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Davis has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his first year with the Wizards. Following a brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks, the team traded […] The post Anthony Davis joins Bradley Beal, Michael Jordan in Wizards history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Erosion of European Political Consensus: The 2026 Elections
A far-right victory in France, would be particularly significant, given that recent polls suggest this is becoming increasingly likely.
Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham makes head-scratching NIL comments
Michigan football is 5-4 after an embarrassing 15-6 loss at the hands of the 3-6 Michigan State Spartans in Ann Arbor that caused coach Kyle Whittingham to think twice about potentially playing backup QB Bryce Underwood . Whittingham fired former offensive coordinator Jason Beck after the game, announcing that the Wolverines would conduct a […] The post Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham makes head-scratching NIL comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Can Johnny Fisher Become a Serious Heavyweight Contender Under Zuffa?
The Essex heavyweight has been dismissed as merely a good ticket seller. But can Zuffa steer him toward bigger things?
'Zero political aspirations': UFC chief White turns down Trump offer
UFC chief Dana White has ruled out becoming US President Donald Trump's next White House press secretary, ending days of speculation over his possible appointment. "Would you like to be press secretar...
NYC Ferry vessels to become floating classrooms, bring marine science to thousands of students
Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Global carbon pollution dropped this year ever so slightly, but it's more because of oil shocks reverberating from the Iran war than anything the world has done to fight climate change, scientists said in a new study.
Piece of Magic Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment Bring André
DENVER, COLORADO (November 9, 2026) — For audiences worldwide, André Rieu’s Christmas concerts have become a much-loved part of the festive season.
Scientists expect global fossil fuel emissions to ease this year
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Global fossil fuel carbon emissions are set to fall this year, because of high energy prices and increased use of renewable power, though it is too soon to say they have
Former Clemson Star Trevor Lawrence Continues to Dominate in NFL
The Tigers knew how special a player Lawrence could become.
The Lab Imperative: R&D Real Estate in Life Sciences
R&D labs are becoming a priority asset for APAC life sciences organizations, requiring new approaches to how they are accessed, equipped and powered.
UFC's Dana White joins Trump at White House briefing
Dana White appeared at a White House press briefing to put an end to questions about whether he would become President Donald Trump's new press secretary.
Data centers become a political flashpoint after midterms, putting AI industry on notice
The message from voters was hard for the data center industry to ignore: communities want a say in what gets built in their backyards — and they're increasingly demanding answers before those projects move forward.
The 2026 Booker Prize was awarded to an 81-year-old science fiction writer who set two records at once
УНН Culture ✎ M. John Harrison received the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything. He became the oldest laureate and the first science fiction winne…
Developement group looking at raising dues to buy land for business park
BELOIT - The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corp. is considering raising its membership dues to buy more land for the Gateway Business Park.
Dax Shepard defends complimenting others as a way to flirt with wife Kristen Bell amid backlash
The actor says he has dedicated his “whole life to being the opposite” of the kind of “controlling, abusive” partner he’s being made out to be.
Odell Beckham Jr. added to 53-man roster
Vikings WR Odell Beckham Jr. moved from practice squad to main roster before Week 9 game
When true crime becomes entertainment: Monsters: 'The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' review
Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” revisits one of America’s most controversial murder cases, forcing viewers to confront an uncomfortable question: Can two people commit a horrific crime
Switch 2 Just Had Its Best Sales Week Of 2026, And It's All Because Of Zelda
The $520 console is doing pretty well, it appears.
Home health company settles EEOC allegations it abided by clients’ race-based preferences
Under a five-year consent decree, Mid-Michigan Home Health & Hospice must pay $41K to a Black nursing assistant allegedly denied assignments given to White co-workers because of their race.
California's fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith's deep roots
Xavier Becerra's recent election as California governor highlights the state's unique blend of Catholicism and progressive politics.
P!NK announces 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency: Dates, presale info, how to get tickets
The three-time Grammy-winning pop star becomes the first solo female artist to headline the venue.
Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses
Since the protesters’ intentions became public knowledge, the outpouring of support from not only the Jewish community but beyond was overwhelming.
Michigan football QB battle reopened after Jason Beck firing
With Jason Beck having been fired, the starting quarterback battle for Michigan football is back on.
A Guide to Broadway for a Newly Unemployed Lauren Boebert
Because there’s so much more to see than just Beetlejuice!
The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public
(CNN) — It’s been five years since Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of 007 in “No Time to Die,” which ended with a closing credit promise that “James Bond will return.” And while corporate machinations have slowed the character’s reappearance, the battle to play cinema’s most famous secret agent is playing out more publicly than usual.In recent weeks, there have been numerous leaks to the press about the slew of big-name actors said to be auditioning for Bond in what will be the 26th film in the franchise, stoking debates among fans.Last month, it was reported that “final screen tests” were being held, with “One Night Only” heartthrob Callum Turner, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor of “Challengers” said to be among those who made the cut. Then two surprise names entered the mix over the weekend, with Deadline and Variety reporting “Primetime” star Robert Pattinson and “X-Men” actor Nicholas Hoult had also undergone screen tests for the role. (Pattinson’s casting would be particularly remarkable given he’s also currently leading another major franchise as Batman, while Hoult is appearing as Lex Luther in the new “Superman” movies.)Other wild cards, per Variety? Pop singer Harry Styles or “The White Lotus” star Theo James. At 32, Styles would be the youngest choice, while 41-year-old James is the oldest.Representatives for the actors and Amazon MGM Studios, didn’t respond to requests for comment. None of the actors have revealed what the audition process has involved, although O’Connor told the BBC that being considered was an “incredibly bizarre pinch-me moment.”A ‘methodical’ huntProducer Amy Pascal, who steered “Spider-Man” to several reboots over her career, has said fans can expect a decision by the end of the year. “We are being really, really methodical,” she told Deadline this summer. “Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is a stirring and exciting and different.”There is immense pressure to get the decision right. For one, the Bond franchise is big business, with Craig’s “No Time to Die” earning more than $900 million. (In 2022, Amazon paid $8.5 billion to acquire Bond’s parent company, MGM.) But the role also occupies huge cultural real estate as one of the most identifiably “British” characters in film.Just six actors have portrayed Bond. Sean Connery first appeared as the suave, shaken-not-stirred secret agent in 1962’s “Dr. No.” Tradition has it that the role should be played a Brit, although George Lazenby, an Australian, played Bond in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”Pierce Brosnan, who played 007 in four movies, appeared to back Turner in an interview with Vanity Fair last week, saying the husband of Dua Lipa was a strong actor. “They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film,” Brosnan said of the final candidates. “They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men.”“Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage,” he said.The next Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who knows a thing or two about working in a franchise, given he has overseen the “Dune” trilogy. At a Los Angeles gala on Saturday, Villeneuve appeared to be reveling in the media’s focus on the battle for Bond.“I should not comment right now because every word I’m going to say is going to be scrutinized,” Villeneuve told Variety. “I would just say that I’m having a great time.”The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Kyle Larson Joins NASCAR’s Elite Three-Time Champion Club
Kyle Larson clinched his third title on Sunday, becoming just the 11th driver to reach this historic mark in NASCAR history.
Baby chimpanzees blow 'raspberries' because adults do it first
In a surprising first, scientists observed the primates learning new sounds.
Jamie Foxx's Halloween party: Stabbing suspect arrested
Jamie Foxx's annual Halloween party became a crime scene over the weekend after Ventura county officials responded to a stabbing at the actor's Thousand Oaks home.
Trans Veteran Ousted Under Trump Tops Virginia Council Race
Space Force veteran Sabrina Bruce is poised to become Herndon’s vice mayor and is the first out trans person elected to office in Fairfax County, the state’s most populous county.
Arts Center of Cannon County presents Christmas in Connecticut
Based on the beloved Barbara Stanwyck film, this hilarious musical is destined to become a holiday tradition!
Inside the trench chemistry driving the Steelers' offensive surge
An inside look at how improved trench chemistry unlocked Pittsburgh's running game and elevated overall offensive production.
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard addresses players-only meeting after Hurricanes shellacking
The 2026-27 NHL season is quickly getting away from the Chicago Blackhawks , who have lost six games in a row, the most recent a lopsided 9-2 defeat at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. With nine losses in their last 10 games overall, Chicago is 4-13-1 and dead last in the Central Division. […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard addresses players-only meeting after Hurricanes shellacking appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Supreme Court considers whether to bar victims from suing federal agents
The issue has taken on new significance because of the aggressive and sometimes violent actions of federal immigration agents.
Raanan Hershberg on Stand-Up, Beating the Algorithm & Finding Your Voice
"It becomes a problem when you start writing for the algorithm."
Republican Thomas Massie will force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.
Seahawks rule out QB Sam Darnold for Week 10 vs. Raiders, Drew Lock dealing with oblique injury
Entertainment briefs: Pink will become the first solo female pop star to headline Sphere in 2027
Four headliners announced Las Vegas dates Monday, led by Pink’s 2027 residency at Sphere. Comedian Jo Koy returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a Super Bowl weekend show, Babyface adds four more shows at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms and comedian Jamie Lissow heads to Durango.
GTA6 Ramping Up To Be The Biggest Release In Entertainment History
Once nearly every decade, an entertainment release transcends commercial metrics to become a complete cultural phenomenon. In movies we’ve seen Marvel do this
Why Arsenal should have had a penalty against Hull City
Arsenal were involved in another VAR controversy over the weekend after Kai Havertz had his shirt pulled inside the penalty area, but the Gunners were not awarded a spot kick because the German was de...
The Bengals are the best show in the NFL again
The Bengals took their show on the road and looked good as ever.
Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. Bulletin 2 Health Cluster. April
Health Cluster Situation Report. Humanitarian Situation in Haiti. April - June 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, ten major incidents involving armed violence led to the displacement of 50,867 people, a 19% increase compared to the previous quarter. After several months of severe deterioration in the Artibonite and Centre departments, the West department once again became the epicenter of new displacements, accounting for 64% of all movements recorded during the period—primarily due to armed violence in the commune of Cité Soleil. A decline in suspected diphtheria cases has been observed starting from the 21st epidemiological week. A total of 42 suspected cases have been reported across 15 sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the West Department (Cité Soleil, Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince) since January 2026. The cholera outbreak has been steadily declining since its resurgence in October 2022. Following a peak of 3,683 suspected weekly cases in 2023, transmission dropped by nearly 80% in 2024. This downward trend continued into 2025 (with 85 cumulative cases recorded during the same period) and into 2026, with 44 suspected cases reported as of July 18 (a 48% decrease). Transmission levels currently remain low and stable, reflecting successful control efforts. Maintaining surveillance and response capabilities remains crucial to preventing a resurgence, given the active circulation of Vibrio and the persistence of risk factors for transmission.
Four Things Working Well for Penn State’s Offense
Penn State is now the winner of two straight Big Ten wins with the narrow 28-25 victory over Washington. With a record of 5-4, finishing the season at 8-4 is becoming increasingly possible. One reason for recent success has been improvement from Penn State's offense. The unit has scored 59 points in the last two …
Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays
The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers Saturday afternoon in Mexico City. A day later, they’d find themselves still stuck in the city as attempting to leave became a nightmare. Because of these travel delays, Denver was forced to list all five of their starters , as well as DeMar DeRozan, as questionable ahead of Monday’s game against the […] The post Every Nuggets starter listed as questionable after abysmal travel delays appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Letter to the Editor: When does a cultural affinity group become a political advocacy group?
I am writing in response to The Daily article on the cancellation of this year’s Spoon Cultural Food Fest following the withdrawal of other student organizations due to the inclusion of Wildcats for Israel. By my senior year in high school, 1971-72, I came to the conclusion that I was not a Zionist and I...
Leaker Envisions a Shorter iPhone With a New iOS Layout
A future iPhone could keep its current width while becoming shorter, with iOS preserving room for content by moving some controls into the status bar, in a theory shared by the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital". Instant Digital imagines Apple shortening a non-folding iPhone once its display has only a single camera cutout or the front-facing camera moves entirely beneath the screen.
How Davenport alumna Vonnie Woodrick is shifting the paradigm of mental health advocacy
As seen in the Fall issue of DU Review magazine. Words matter. For Davenport University alumna Vonnie Woodrick, ’84, this simple truth has become her life's calling. Woodrick, who is a dedicated member of the Alumni Board of Directors at DU, has spent years advocating for mental health awareness. Her deeply personal mission was born from
Marlon James or Douglas Stuart could snag a Booker double when the fiction prize is awarded
Jamaican author Marlon James and Scotland’s Douglas Stuart have the chance to become two-time Booker Prize winners when the prestigious fiction award is handed out Monday in London.
Marlon James or Douglas Stuart could snag a Booker double when the fiction prize is awarded
Jamaican author Marlon James and Scotland’s Douglas Stuart have the chance to become two-time Booker Prize winners when the prestigious fiction award is handed out Monday in London | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Patriots' measuring stick matchup quickly became a reality check
It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for the Patriots in Sunday's loss to the Packers.
Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen tested to become the next James Bond
According to 'The Hollywood Reporter', Pattinson was among several actors invited to audition in London over the weekend of October 24.
Germany set to get its 1st female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister
Germany is set to get its first female president after Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party nominated Ilse Aigner, a center-right politician with appeal to liberals, to become the country’s head of state next year
Tirico misses 300th NFL broadcast due to health issue
NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico missed Sunday night’s game between the Buccaneers and Bears -- which was set to be his 300th NFL broadcast -- because of a health issue.
Higher premiums, bigger bills: Can NJ families afford to use their insurance?
A New Jersey survey found 62% of respondents delayed or went without medical care because of cost.
Fire tears through downtown Fort Lauderdale bar, spreads to neighboring business
A fire ripped through a popular bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale early Monday morning, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and prompting a large response from firefighters.
Pete Davidson shares how becoming a 'girl dad' helped him 'Rob a Bank'
NEW YORK ‒ Pete Davidson and Nicholas Hoult are thick as thieves.
The Daily Mauling: 11/9/26
Kansas Jayhawks News The Lawrence Journal-World takes us through what we learned from the football team’s loss to UCF. Good for them, because I don’t know how you find any firm takeaways from a game like that The KC Star’s Gary Bedore has some thoughts on KU’s nearly-dead bowl game chances and what it means […]
To become better health care providers, students commit their hearts to community work
A partnership between health professions students and community groups has helped build trust and understanding with patients.
Scientists Reach a Record Temperature: 280 Billion Times Colder Than The Universe
Pack your thermals...
Beckham tries to recruit Dybala to Inter Miami
Paulo Dybala’s future may lie far from Roma and Serie A. The Argentine striker, currently sidelined with a muscle injury, has reportedly been targeted by two Major League Soccer clubs. Among the mos...
My hospital was losing nurses. I decided to become an EMT.
After becoming an EMT, hospital executive Linda Matzigkeit realized frontline workers needed better communication than emails.
The Real Story of the Polar Bear in a UVM Science Hall Starts With Two Montpelier Agents Undercover in the Arctic
A polar bear has been hanging out in a UVM science hall for decades. Subscribe He’s a full-grown male, standing behind glass on an artificial iceberg in the lobby of the University of Vermont’s Marsh Life Science Building in Burlington. Most Vermonters have no idea he’s there. Students who asked about him heard he came from Canada. A poacher killed him, the story went, federal officers seized the hide at the Vermont border, and the government gave him to UVM on “indefinite loan.” A UVM biology professor told it that way in 2012. The university’s own news office repeated it in 2021. That story was wrong. The bear was evidence. In 1972, two federal wildlife officers from Montpelier posed as trophy hunters, bought their way into an illegal hunt run by a poaching ring, and followed it all the way to the frozen Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. One of them shot this bear. Sonia DeYoung, who works with UVM’s natural history collections, pieced the real story together from a half-remembered campus rumor, a case file buried in Anchorage and one stripped claw. She told it Nov. 6 in UVM Magazine. The Undercover Buy Early in 1972, Paul Bagalio and Bruce Parker walked into a Seattle taxidermy shop. Both lived in Montpelier. The case file lists Parker as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent and Bagalio as a deputy game warden for the service. On paper, Bagalio was an unlikely undercover man. Born in Northfield and raised in Montpelier, he served in the Marines after high school, graduated from Norwich University in 1957, taught at Vermont Technical College and worked as an engineer at Rock of Ages, according to his obituary in the Times Argus. He founded Ramchem, a company that made epoxies for the Barre granite industry. He was also a hunter. His obituary passes along his advice: “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to hunt.” And it says he worked undercover for the U.S. Department of the Interior, helping expose what his family calls one of the largest poaching rings in U.S. history. In the Seattle shop, Bagalio and Parker posed as unscrupulous trophy hunters who wanted a polar bear and didn’t care how they got one. They came away with a scribbled note: a phone number and a hefty price. The Seattle Times later reported the number. In a May 1972 story, later reprinted in the Congressional Record, the paper said the two-man hunt cost $6,500, more than $50,000 in today’s money. The Times cited a federal search-warrant affidavit alleging that the ring paid two men who held valid Alaska permits so the hides and skulls could be shipped and processed under their names. Bagalio and Parker traveled to Barrow, on Alaska’s Arctic coast, with guides working with the taxidermist. These were not men to cross. The case file describes a man taking a 12-gauge automatic shotgun from his plane and telling Parker it was “the persuader.” One photo in the file shows a mustached accomplice peering out from beneath a heavy fur hood. On March 8, 1972, on the pack ice about 100 miles north of Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States, Bagalio shot a male polar bear. Parker shot a second. Bagalio had no legal permit to kill it, and that was the point. The bears were hard evidence of what the ring was selling. Back in Fairbanks, a Fish and Wildlife agent marked Bagalio’s bear so it could be identified later. He smeared fluorescent dye around its nose and ripped the dark outer sheath off one of its front claws. Bagalio and Parker went on to run several more undercover hunts against poachers in the West. The danger was real. Bagalio later told the Bennington Banner, according to DeYoung’s account, “My guide made it perfectly clear that he would leave me dead in the mountains if he thought I was an investigator.” Subscribe The Faded Rumor The bear came to UVM in 1975. How the government handed him over is still unknown. A rumor came with him. A student named in the UVM Magazine article simply as Carol helped catalog the university’s specimens in those years, and she heard it: an undercover federal agent had killed the bear in Alaska because he feared his cover would be blown and his life was in danger. Over the years the rumor faded. In the 1980s, the bear was put away in storage long enough for mice to chew the fur off his ankles, and several of his front claws went missing. He was later brought back out and set up on his iceberg in the Marsh Life Science lobby, where he has stood for decades since. Somewhere along the way, the Canada story took over. The Case File Decades later, DeYoung met Carol at an open house for UVM’s zoological collections. Carol told DeYoung’s research partner, Dave Moroney, what she remembered. They were delighted, and skeptical. At DeYoung’s request, David Rippeto, a UVM graduate who is now a Fish and Wildlife special agent in Anchorage, went through a mountain of old case files stashed in cardboard boxes and found the right one. It ran more than 80 pages: photographs, letters, permit records and a typewritten account of the case. Carol’s rumor had the core of it right. A federal officer had shot the bear in Alaska while undercover. But the file showed it wasn’t a desperate move to save his own skin. The shooting was part of the plan. The Stripped Claw One question remained. Was the bear in Burlington really Bagalio’s? DeYoung and Moroney shone a black light on the bear’s snout, looking for the dye. Nothing glowed. They already had the answer. The year before, a conservator repairing the mouse damage had found that one of the bear’s supposedly missing front claws was still there, minus its dark outer sheath, just as the agent in Fairbanks had left it in 1972. “Fifty years later, the marker originally meant for law enforcement told us we had our bear,” DeYoung wrote. Paul Bagalio didn’t live to see it. He spent the rest of his life in Vermont, most of it at Horn of the Moon in East Montpelier, and died Dec. 11, 2022, at 90, a few months before DeYoung first opened the case file. His family remembered the bear differently. The obituary says he took a record-class polar bear in Siberia, across the international date line. The federal case file puts the bear in this story about 100 miles north of Point Barrow. The obituary doesn’t say whether it’s the same animal. His bear is still on the iceberg. Go see him: The polar bear stands in the entrance to Benedict Auditorium, between the Marsh Life Science and Hills buildings on UVM’s Burlington campus. Compass Vermont is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
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