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Tuesday ‘Dawg Bites Won’t Fumble In The Endzone
Welcome to Tuesday, Bulldog fans! We’ve entered that limbo period where certain fanbases are still basking in the glow of Saturdays victory, and others are still steaming from a frustrating loss that exposed expectations like telephone poles in winter when the kudzu dies off. Clemson has had as many lightning delays as rushing touchdowns this […]
Jürgen Klopp’s leaked email reveals message to former Germany internationals
Ahead of his debut as Germany head coach against the Netherlands on Thursday, Jürgen Klopp has reportedly sent an email to all former Germany internationals, asking for their support.“I would be ve...
Has Arsenal's Strong Start Masked Issues Arteta Must Address?
Arsenal have won four of their opening five league games, but narrow margins and Brighton’s aggressive press have shown where there is still room to improve.
The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris
Glitzy runway shows by the world’s biggest fashion brands in Milan and Paris mask a worrying picture for luxury executives behind the scenes: a slowdown that appears to be getting worse as war in the Middle East rages on.
Week 4 Nebraska volleyball grades
Sports reporter grades the performance of Nebraska volleyball after another undefeated week and breaks down each position group. See how Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly and the rest of the Huskers performed against Creighton, North Carolina and Florida Gulf Coast.
Trench play proves big in Nebraska football’s win over North Dakota
To wrap up non-conference play, Nebraska football defeated North Dakota 34-7. The Huskers’ strong first and fourth quarters secured the win against the sixth-ranked FCS team, as the Scarlet and Cream earned their third consecutive 3-0 start to the season.
Scientists found 9 new sea sponge species in Alaska
Two studies published this summer describe the new species, which were found in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.
Inside The Macallan: The Science Behind 80% of Your Whisky’s Flavour
You may already appreciate the joy of sitting down with a dram of top-quality single malt scotch whisky, but much of that signature flavour comes not from the distillation itself, ...
Mishawaka event business asks for help after truck, equipment stolen
Burns Special Events in Mishawaka said thieves took a company truck, forklift and other equipment. No arrests have been made.
‘Springfield is safe’; Downtown business owners address safety concerns after Saturday morning shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Downtown business owner Jamie Logan said that if he had been asked a few years ago how he felt about downtown Springfield’s safety, he would have a much different answer th…
Dropout's 'Game Changer' finale: Sam Reich reveals the secrets of 'Last Talent Standing'
Plus, we asked how he wants to die. Naturally.
Encouraging Jayden Daniels injury update comes from very unlikely source
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is in good spirits, according to a Basketball Hall of Famer.
Siena women's basketball opens practice with sights set on Fairfield
Siena, seeking its first Metro title since 2001, opens the season Nov. 2 against Brown at UHY Center.
UAlbany men's basketball opens preseason embracing 'fight' to improve
UAlbany opens its 2026-27 season Nov. 2 at home against Rhode Island College.
Murkowski warns Canada trade fight could damage key Alaska relationship
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says trade disagreements with Canada can be resolved, but she is concerned about damage to a relationship important to Alaska's transportation, commerce and defense.
Observations from day one of Men’s Basketball fall practice
Coach Loucks is looking to build off of lessons learned in year one.
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
The final mailbag of the regular season awaits.
Public health leaders report widespread harassment, threats after COVID-19
Backlash against public health officials, including intimidation and threats of physical harm, has been widespread in the years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and they face ongoing risk in a divisive nation, according to a new study.“The backlash we’re studying is different than people disagreeing about wearing masks or getting a C...
UNC basketball heads to Midwest to visit five-star recruit
UNC Basketball head coach Michael Malone and the staff visited Brady Pettigrew.
Five Things I learned about UTEP this week.
This is a guest post from Tanner Castora, who was at the UTEP/Michigan game this weekend. There had never been a more important moment in the school’s history. In fact, the occasion was so grand, Disney turned it into a movie (Glory Road). In 1966, using the first all-black starting lineup in NCAA basketball history, […]
Alaska Employment: Unemployment Rate Flat in August; Total Jobs Down
Job growth in July was negative due to government sector cuts, even as 4.3 percent unemployment was the lowest Alaska has seen in years.
Matt Rhule looks ahead to Michigan State, reviews non-conference play
The non-conference slate has officially wrapped up; now Nebraska will begin conference play with a trip to East Lansing to face Michigan State (2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Ask Pete Dougherty your questions about the Green Bay Packers
Pete Dougherty is taking questions as the Green Bay Packers head into a Week 3 Thursday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Deputies release surveillance pictures of burglary happening inside local business
Surveillance pictures show a burglary inside a business and deputies are asking for the public's help solving the case.
Pat Fitzgerald previews MSU's matchup with Nebraska
See what Pat Fitzgerald said after wrapping up Notre Dame week, and turning ahead to Nebraska.
I Asked About The Real-Life Inspirations Behind New Horror Movie 'Slanted': 'Very Cathartic'
Pat Bev says Darvin Ham asked him for Russell …
Pat Bev says Darvin Ham asked him for Russell …
The TASK#STOMP Windows backdoor takes Wi-Fi passwords, screenshots, and business files
The TASK#STOMP backdoor steals office documents on Windows PCs, grabs new files as they're saved, and can rebuild itself if partly removed.
Travel health insurance
Travel health insurance Do you have a friend or relative traveling to the Dominican Republic? Encourage them to get travel health insurance before they depart the U.S. to avoid possible medical emergencies becoming financial emergencies, too. Many travelers ask, “Why would I need travel health insurance–I have health insurance?” But your domestic U.S. health insurance may not work overseas. Hospitals here in the Dominican Republic often require payment in full prior to the patient being treated or being discharged. Some private U.S. insurance companies pay for overseas medical care, but usually only on a reimbursable basis, meaning you must pay first and request reimbursement later. The U.S. government does not pay for medical care overseas, and Medicare does not cover medical or hospital expenses incurred outside the United States. In addition, if the traveler needs to be medically evacuated for any reason, this is not covered by most U.S insurance and usually costs well over $10,000 USD. Travel medical insurance can alleviate this cost burden. Don’t let unexpected medical costs ruin your vacation! Please review more information here on Travel.State.Gov and on the Embassy website’s page on Medical Emergency – U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.
What's the Latest on Syracuse Basketball Transfer Amarri Monroe?
The Orange are looking to add the impact player to the roster, but there are complications here.
Health Survey Ends Sept. 30th
Chaffee County Public Health is asking community members to participate in the 2026 Community Health Assessment. Residents are invited to complete a co
Two new books from SPIA faculty tackle the politics behind healthcare and global investment | School of Public and International Affairs
Growing up in Peru, Zoila Ponce de León saw disparities in access to healthcare from a young age. She may not yet have had the language for it, but she was already asking the questions she would spend much of her early career working to answer: Why is it so difficult to access healthcare? And why, when these problems are so widely recognized, won’t politicians do more to change the system?
Two new books from SPIA faculty tackle the politics behind healthcare and global investment | School of Public and International Affairs
Growing up in Peru, Zoila Ponce de León saw disparities in access to healthcare from a young age. She may not yet have had the language for it, but she was already asking the questions she would spend much of her early career working to answer: Why is it so difficult to access healthcare? And why, when these problems are so widely recognized, won’t politicians do more to change the system?
Ask The Expert: A modernized health plan: Supporting cost management and the employee experience
See how health care cost transparency can help employees compare care and costs while giving employers a different approach to managing benefits.
Corn Nation Overreaction: Huskers Start 3-0, MSU Next
Jon Johnston put out a video this morning wondering if this is Nebraska’s best team ever. At least, that’s the headline. It’s much more captivating than “Huskers Start 3-0, MSU Next.” As of this writing, I haven’t watched the video yet. This is probably the best team in the Matt Rhule era. And the team […]
People Were Asked Which TV Show They’d Watch 10 Times for $1 Million — the Answers All Have One Thing in Common
A Reddit post asking which TV show users would watch ten times over for $1 million drew 11,000 responses, with commenters gravitating toward short, rewatchable series as the obvious strategic picks. T...
A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a surprisingly simple way to turn polyethylene, the common plastic used in shopping bags and cutting boards, into gasoline and diesel-like fuels. The process uses inexpensive aluminum-based molten salts to break long plastic molecules into smaller hydrocarbons, producing about 60% gasoline under relatively mild conditions.
Brian Hickerson Has Blunt Response When Asked About Hayden Panettiere’s Death One Month Later
Prep Spotlight: Getting to know Norman football player London Herbin
The Oklahoman asked each athlete who attended a media day to answer their favorite music and more as part of its Prep Spotlight series.
The Daily Mauling: 9/21/26
Kansas Jayhawks News Dillon Davis of SI writes about the disappointment in London this weekend The full basketball Big 12 conference schedule is out. What does KU’s slate look like? Through the Phog writes that Tate Nagy could be a bigger contributor to the team than we may have realized Links! A blind loggerhead sea […]
Burnley 1-1 Derby County
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's 1-1 draw between Burnley and Derby County.
15 People Share Which Beloved Celebrities Randomly Give Them the ‘Ick’
Celebrities can become so familiar that audiences develop surprisingly strong reactions to them, even without any obvious reason. A recent Reddit thread asked people which beloved stars give them an i...
North Carolina State Basketball 2026-27 Preview
The North Carolina State Wolfpack were hopeful that Will Wade would steady the ship after several so-so seasons under Kevin Keatts. However, not long after the Wolfpack was upset by Texas in the First Four game of the NCAA Tournament, Wade decided to return to LSU. NC State Basketball 2026-27 Preview While it was a …
Suno made a new AI music model with major labels. Here's what it means
Record labels that sued AI music companies are now licensing them. But payouts are undisclosed, lawsuits continue and musicians ask who benefits.
Millwall 2-2 West Ham
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's derby saw West Ham United claw back a 2-2 draw at Millwall.
What do you make of Man Utd?
We asked for your thoughts on Manchester United women's start to the season and here's your chance to get involved.
LASK capitulation a major factor in Celtic’s current woes
Despite starting the campaign well enough, Celtic’s form has taken a massive nosedive over the last week or so and the reason behind that is the topic of much debate…LASK vs Celtic, Linz 25 August...
Ask the Pediatrician: How to protect children and teens with chronic health conditions
Influenza (flu) is an infection caused by the influenza virus that infects the respiratory tract inc...
Ask the Pediatrician: How to protect children and teens with chronic health conditions
Influenza (flu) is an infection caused by the influenza virus that infects the respiratory tract inc...
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
He's the one, Jurgen Klopp favourite will solve Liverpool's midfield
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Accelerating AI creates need to nurture a constituency for ‘anticipatory democracy’
Recent appeals from a half-dozen chief executives in our artificial intelligence (AI) community asking the federal government to jump in and slow them down should alarm us all. Their warnings imply a fear their rapid progress in achieving “super intelligence” just may get us all killed. Now that Congress is considering mandatory “kill switches” installed […]
Around the Big Ten: teams make statements as Big Ten play begins
Around the Big Ten is back as sports writer Conner Krumme reviews last weekends Big Ten games.
Morning Bid: More oil is flowing, depending on who you ask
Sept 21 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
Masked gunman robs two New Orleans businesses in two days
Police arrested a suspect Saturday but have not said if the two robberies are connected
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Sunday Sports: JCC women’s basketball back to work and more
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Avera encourages direct conversations during suicide prevention campaign
Avera highlights vital warning signs and urges direct conversations through its annual ‘Ask the Question’ campaign during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Report Card: Huskers 34, North Dakota Fighting Hawks 7
Nebraska closed out what I call the exhibition schedule of the 2026 season successfully with a fairly dominant 34-7 victory over FCS #6 North Dakota. I say “fairly” because the score was a lot closer than the stats indicated. When Nebraska outgains an opponent 493 to 205 yards, you probably should expect the score to […]
Nebraska soccer draws with No. 11 Washington
Nebraska soccer drew 2-2 with No. 11 Washington Sunday. The Huskers showed significant improvement and came within 46 seconds of taking down the defending Big Ten conference champions. NU nearly won its first ranked match in four years, and also almost beat a top-15 team for the first time in 22 years.
MSU football opens as slight underdog against Nebraska this week
Check out the opening betting line for the Spartans-Cornhuskers matchup this upcoming week
Mario Craver asked for more touches and delivered against Kentucky
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Reporting From Alaska- Sullivan injects Fairbanks Memorial Hospital into partisan politics
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Betting odds released for Nebraska vs. Michigan State Matchup
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Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
The August primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how Alaska voters select their candidates and was the latest example of how the real-world experience of state voting changes don't always line up neatly with expectations.
D.C. to BC: The Politics of Voting From Your Dorm
While the 2026 midterms will not see Trump’s proposed changes, the problem for college students goes well beyond the role that the Postal Service ought to play in elections. Navigating voting from college is an arduous task. Out-of-state students face three deceptively simple questions: Where do I live? Where should I vote? How do I vote?
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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If you are subscribed to other email lists of mine, please note that unsubscribing from this one will not automatically remove you from the others. If you wish to be removed from all my lists, simply reply to this email to let me know. A quintet of Lib Dem polling analyses, and 9 other polling insights you shouldn’t miss The following ten findings from the most recent polls and analyses are only for subscribers who pay for the full edition, but you can sign up for a free trial to read them straight away. Ahead of the start of Liberal Democrat conference, we have a trio of organisations and a pair of professors with pieces out about Ed Davey’s party:
Nebraska Humane Society: Daily walks improve dog behavior and health
Dogs need daily walks to stay healthy and engaged.
Middlesex win One Day Cup final after Horley ton
Saskia Horley hits a century and takes four wickets as Middlesex beat Glamorgan in the One Day Cup League Two final in Bristol.
HEALTH: Vaccination clinics ahead at schools in West Seattle
Community members of all ages can get vaccinated at clinics coming up at local schools - here's the announcement we were asked to share to you: Seattle Visiting Nurse Association runs annual flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics at various middle and high schools in partnership with Seattle Public Schools. These clinics are open to the public, ...
'Gray a hard act to follow'
Hibs fans, we asked for your opinions on the 1-1 draw with Aberdeen at Easter Road. John Potter stuck to basically same formats as a David Gray team including his subs. Whoever comes in has a hard act to follow, Gray is a legend.
HIRO Report: Nebraska vs. North Dakota
Weeks 1 and 2 were headlined by explosive performances. Week 3 was different. Here's what our HIRO metric thought of Nebraska's methodical win over North Dakota.
Help Us Fund the "Rethinking Mental Health" Film Festival!
Mad in Norway is asking you and your organization for support. Those who contribute will be given access to recordings of lectures, panel discussions and presentations afterwards.
Fitbit creators unveil screenless wearable to help track aging parents
The $300 Luffu Link wearable has location sharing, health sensing, a wau to ask for help, plus voice logging for medications, meals, mood and other reminders.
Fitbit creators unveil screenless wearable to help track aging parents
The $300 Luffu Link wearable has location sharing, health sensing, a wau to ask for help, plus voice logging for medications, meals, mood and other reminders.
US Healthcare: A Wartime Or Peacetime Mentality?
The moment demands we ask whether we are in wartime or peacetime in US healthcare.
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates | NewsRadio WILK
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Alaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates.
Science Tells Me How. God Tells Me Why.
A 13-year-old Christian at a public charter school writes about asking questions when science class seems to conflict with their faith, and why they are learning apologetics.
Forum: Students ask about key issues
Abe Madkour answers college students’ sports business queries.
As a basketball player, Joel watches more film than …
As a basketball player, Joel watches more film than …
Report card: Strong run game leads Nebraska football past North Dakota
Nebraska football (3-0) worked past a relentless North Dakota squad to finish its non-conference schedule undefeated on Saturday night in Memorial Stadium.
Stukenholtz: Huskers Answered Questions in Workmanlike Non-Con Slate
With Big Ten play on the horizon, we did actually learn some important details about this team in their blowout wins.
Q&A: Detroit retail leader on attracting businesses, retail growth
Addofio Addo is tasked with helping guide efforts to bring more retailers to neighborhood commercial corridors.
BYU Starts Strong, Gets Road Win at Colorado State
LJ Martin and Legend Glasker showed their star power and BYU jumped out to a 38-7 lead before fluttering late in a 41-23 win at Colorado State Saturday night in Fort Collins. BYU led 31-7 at halftime, and scored a touchdown on their first drive of the second half to go up 38-7 before pulling […]
Alexander Nikishin Price Tag Revealed Amid Trade Rumors
A notable NHL insider has revealed the asking price on Alexander Nikishin's next contract, leading to the standoff with the Hurricanes. The post Alexander Nikishin Price Tag Revealed Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
Nebraska Finishes Non-Conference Undefeated After Topping North Dakota
The Huskers moved to 3-0 with a 34-7 win over the Fighting Hawks.
Three takeaways from Nebraska football’s win against North Dakota
Nebraska football (3-0) closed out its non-conference schedule Saturday night with a 34-7 win against North Dakota (3-1). Fans showed out for the under-the-lights matchup and so did the Huskers, who pieced together an impressive performance, especially on defense. Here are three takeaways from the win:
Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
The move came after the NIH director refused Trump’s request to cut Harvard grants in an Oval Office meeting.
A 66-million-year-old tooth reveals T. rex was nearly as warm as a human
Chemical clues preserved inside fossilized T. rex teeth reveal that the dinosaur maintained a body temperature of about 97 degrees Fahrenheit, almost identical to humans. The finding provides direct evidence that the giant predator was warm-blooded, helping explain how it stayed active and survived in chilly environments as far north as Alaska.
Jets fan confidence surges after Week 1 victory over Titans
Each week throughout the season, we ask Jets fans how confident they are in the team. Heading into Week 1, 63 percent of Jets fans who voted in our poll told us they were confident in the team’s direction. That is a solid number but still a tad lower than normal heading into Week 1. […]
Former Saints Starter Tries Out for Pelicans G League Team
A former Saints starter showed up at a Pelicans G League tryout. His history on a basketball court makes the crossover less wild than it sounds. The post Former Saints Starter Tries Out for Pelicans G League Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Local First Foundation advocates for community-based healthcare plan across La Plata County
Nonprofit asks city to get involved
RBS women draw at LASK
Goalless away draw LASK 0-0 FC Red Bull Salzburg WomenAfter a recent slump in results in the ADMIRAL Women's Bundesliga, our team got back to picking up points, playing out a goalless draw against LA...
Hennepin County sheriff's office lacks records to start small business grant fraud investigation
After Hennepin County staff reported apparent fraudulent applications for a small business recovery grant fund, they asked the sheriff's office to investigate in June, KSTP reports.In July the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office requested the documents they needed to open the investigation, but as of mid-September, those documents haven't been shared yet.
7-Year-Old Boy Burned in Fire After ‘Science Experiment’ with Household Items Goes Wrong
“Every single day asks an unbelievable amount of strength from him,” a family member wrote on GoFundMe