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Republic Business Credit Provides $1MM Factoring Facility to Gulf Region Fuel Distributor
Republic Business Credit provided a $1 million factoring facility to a growing Southwestern fuel transportation and distribution company. The facility
Prominent political figures are campaigning nationwide, what about in Wisconsin?
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Lexington Mexican restaurant reopens after health department closure
The South Broadway location of Jalapeno’s was shut down on Oct. 14 after an inspector found evidence of live roaches and rodents.
Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop
Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at length.
Trump, ignoring polls, predicts economy to help Republicans in midterms
By Trevor Hunnicutt CORINTH, Mississippi, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply Republican Mississippi, predicting victory for a Republican Senate candidate based
What Anthropic’s potential IPO reveals about its business model, growth trajectory, customer base and path to profitability
A UMD Smith expert says Anthropic's IPO filing reveals more than rapid growth, highlighting a predominantly enterprise-focused business with strong customer expansion, improving unit economics and signs of profitability. The filing also offers a rare look at the evolving economics of generative AI.
I lead HP in Asia. Music, workouts, and curbs on screen time power me.
Michael Boyle, the managing director for HP Greater Asia, is a musician first, and brings that energy to the office.
Illinois residents push to separate from Chicago over political frustrations
Loret Newlin, director of Illinois Separation, discussed the push to form a new state amid frustration over Chicago's political influence and Illinois' criminal justice policies.
Xbox sale round-up October 27, 2026
New Xbox sales are now live, with big discounts on BioShock, No Man's Sky, BioShock Infinite, Atomic Heart, Astroneer, BioShock 2, We Happy Few and more
Healthcare drives Arizona’s job growth, but can employers keep up?
Healthcare is providing much of the state’s job growth, but employers need workers and money to keep expanding. Medicaid cuts aren't helping.
Maxime Penaud talks about winning the Slayer Sword
A closer look at the stunning miniature and a chat with the winning painter.
Walter Koenig's death leaves the Star Trek bridge a little emptier
Actor Walter Koenig, best known as Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator on the original "Star Trek" TV series, died on Oct. 25. He was 90.
Mental Health Monday: Peer Services
Brook Wyatt, a Assistant Director of Peer Services at Valley Health, joined Holly Baratta to tell us more about peer services and additional resources available at Valley Health. You can watch the full interview above!
Ballon d'Or 2026: the full rankings ✨
The top 30 club.It's official: Harry Kane was crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner on Monday evening, October 26.The Englishman finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, who rounded out the po...
Fall foliage offers clues about tree health, stress
What are your trees trying to tell you?
Social Media Campaign Shows Actors Struggling to Qualify For Insurance
Cheyenne Jackson launched the social media effort, which has had a massive influx of requests as actors face a tough jobs environment in Hollywood.
Erika Hilton, One of Brazil's First Trans Legislators, Celebrates Lula's Presidential Victory
Hilton celebrated alongside Lula following his re-election win, a victory for LGBTQ+ Brazilians.
Former FBI director faces new attempt at prosecution from Trump administration
It would be the third criminal case that the Justice Department has brought against the longtime critic and foe of President Donald Trump.
Trump administration charges former FBI Director James Comey for the third time
The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury.
Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks
Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of a purported leak of national security information to The Times in October 2016.
Flu activity higher than usual for October in Chicago, prompting plans for some to get vaccine
Flu activity in Chicago is running higher than usual for this time of year, according to new data from the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury. Comey’s lawyers
Alan Dysert of ‘All My Children’ fame dies
“My heart is broken as I share that my beloved husband, Alan, passed away on October 23, 2026,” his wife said.
Annual Kansas Speaks survey shows distrust in politics but support for Gov. Laura Kelly
Gov. Laura Kelly remains the most-liked politician in Kansas, as public support crumbles for U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, President Donald Trump, the Republican and Democratic parties, and politics at large, according to an annual survey.
The Center for Politics’ Sabato says 2026 midterms are make-or-break for Democrats
Political analyst points to Trump's approval rating, gas prices and Iran War as factors shaping 2026 races.
Northern Arizona athletics prepares for Protect College Sports Act
NAU Athletic Director Richard Duran has a plan to keep the Lumberjacks competitive and fiscally responsible following the Senate's passage of the Protect College Sports Act. NAU will prioritize in-state recruits and strategic investments.
James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
The former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, has not been indicted in the latest case against him.
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
Dozens of Los Angeles County restaurants temporarily closed due to vermin, other health violations
Dozens of restaurants and markets across Los Angeles County were forced to temporarily close their doors this month after inspectors discovered health code violations. The violations ranged from in…
New test could flag which men need aggressive prostate cancer treatment and which don't
The Decipher genomic test could help doctors decide which high-risk prostate cancer patients need abiraterone hormone therapy and which can skip it.
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) Completes Acquisition of FFAI Robotics Business, Establishing a Nasdaq-Listed Humanoid and Bionic Robotics Platform October Robot Sales Expected to Exceed 300 Units; Unveils FF OmniMind, a Unified AI Brain for All Robots
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) ("FFR" or the "Company") a U.S.-based Embodied AI robotics company, today announced at the deal closing and its first Investor Day event in New York that it has completed its acquisition of the robotics business and related assets of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ("FFAI" or "Faraday Future") on October 23, 2026. The related business operations and assets have been transferred to FFR, and FFR has issued and delivered common sh
Punahou Alumni Healthcare Spotlight Connects Students with Industry Professionals
Punahou hosted its 11th annual Alumni Healthcare Spotlight on October 14, bringing together alumni healthcare professionals and current students. A student committee helped plan the event over the last several months. The evening kicked off with a keynote address in Cornuelle Hall by Dr. Sam Shomaker, dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at University of Hawai’i. He was introduced by Punahou trustee Dr. Doug Kwock ’83. Student attendees then pivoted to small-group breakout sessions, where they […]
Billy Evans suggested the shower scene in 'You Can See Everything'
"You Can See Everything" director Lance Oppenheim said that Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, suggested he be filmed in the shower.
Health Research Agency Head on Administrative Leave, HHS Says
The director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, Alicia Jackson, is on administrative leave, according to a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson.
UNM Health System hit by ‘cybersecurity issue’
Patients “should not show up to UNM Health facilities on October 26,” an announcement on the health system’s website stated.
Utah Royals FC and Sportsish Celebrate Women in Sports at “Gameday for the Girls”
SANDY, Utah (Monday, October 26, 2026) — Ahead of Utah Royals FC’s matchup against the Kansas City Current on October 17, the Royals teamed up with Sportsish, a sports brand built for the female audience, to host “Gameday for the Girls,” a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the women shaping sports today
I ran Anthropic's IPO filing through an AI detector
Is it bad if Anthropic didn't rely heavily on Claude to write its IPO paperwork — or is this an example of when the stakes are too high to rely on AI?
CSULB scientists trade lectures for liquid nitrogen at Science LIVE!
Skeltons, superconductors and a grin at the sun: CSULB scientists brought families into the lab at Science LIVE!
'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies at 90
Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov in the ‘Star Trek’ original series episode "Assignment: Earth" originally aired March 29, 1968. (CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)
Brazilian election sends US progressives into online fever as key irregularity stokes result uncertainty
Lula's Brazil election victory sparked celebration from U.S. progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but a last-minute voting extension drew sharp criticism.
Alan Dysert, “All My Children” star, dies at 75 after being diagnosed with ‘incurable cancer’
The actor discussed his condition in his 2023 book “Lights, Camera, Cancer.”
Rob Morgan Signs With Innovative Artists Entertainment
Actor Rob Morgan has inked with Innovative Artists Entertainment in all areas.
Israeli voters weigh security, political identity in pivotal election
The upcoming election in Israel is the first since Hamas attacked on October 7, 2023. USA TODAY's Kim Hjelmgaard explains the issues driving voters.
Gov. Wes Moore, up for reelection in Maryland, campaigns in Virginia
With victory expected at home, Moore is wooing Black and veteran voters in a 2028 early presidential primary state.
Southeast Queens neighborhoods experienced significant job and business growth over decade-long period: Report
The neighborhoods of Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hill and Howard Beach experienced significant growth in jobs and private-sector businesses across a
Instagram Launched for Actors About to Lose SAG-AFTRA Health Insurance
Actors on the verge of losing SAG-AFTRA health insurance are finding support via Cheyenne Jackson's new 'One Job Away' Instagram campaign.
How James Uthmeier’s attorney general campaign benefitted from Alligator Alcatraz
Some contributions from contractors occurred just days before or after the companies landed major state contracts.
Apple teases more launches this week after the new iPad mini
Touchscreen MacBooks could arrive on Wednesday. Apple has scheduled an event for this Wednesday, October 28, but it's not waiting until then to announce...
Adam Brody’s“ Nobody Wants This” costar speaks out after actor’s pro-Palestine comments
Tovah Feldshuh said that she believes that we’re living in a time “where socialism and antisemitism are trying to meet.”
Adam Brody’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ costar speaks out after actor’s pro-Palestine comments
‘Nobody Wants This’ actress Tovah Feldshuh is calling out her costar Adam Brody’s recent pro-Palestine remarks: ‘To accuse the Jewish people of genocide is wild.’
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
ACHI’S Sarah Crawford Named to AcademyHealth Advisory Panel on Oral Health
Sarah Crawford, ACHI’s assistant director of analytics, has been selected by AcademyHealth to serve on its Oral Health Interest Group Advisory Committee.
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original \'Star Trek\' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.
Wilmington Health facility sells for $9.4M
Wilmington Health’s main facility recently sold for more than $9 million. The 66,000-square-foot facility located at 1202 Medical Center Drive was purchased by Charlotte-based real estate investment firm Cedar Square in a $9.4 million sale-leaseback transaction, according to a deed recorded Oct. 21. Wilmington Health will continue leasing the facility, CEO Jeff James told the Business Journal in September. James said the lease term would likely be five years, with most services eventually transferring to a new medical office building under construction in the Midtown Park office area near The Pointe at Barclay. The Wilmington Health facility was originally listed earlier this year at $11.85 million. A Wilmington Health representative did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Steve Hall, vice president of BlueCoast Commercial, represented Wilmington Health in the transaction. “Wilmington Health wanted to unlock the value in its real estate without disrupting a single patient visit, and a sale-leaseback let them do exactly that,” said Hall in a text to the Business Journal Monday. “Cedar Square gets a long-term, absolute net investment anchored by one of the region’s leading physician groups, and Wilmington Health keeps its home on Medical Center Drive while redeploying that capital into care.” The sale marks Cedar Square’s first entry into the Wilmington market, according to Jon Dixon, the firm's managing partner and founder. “We are attracted to Wilmington's growth and what we see as strong long-term fundamentals,” said Dixon in an email Monday. “Population growth, relative affordability, and quality of life make it a compelling market for us. The climate and proximity to the coast are a big part of that appeal.” He added, “We hope to pursue additional opportunities across retail, industrial, medical office and multifamily in Wilmington. We will evaluate opportunities individually and remain disciplined about the properties we pursue. We would like this acquisition to be the beginning of a broader investment presence in Wilmington.” Given the facility’s age, Dixon said the site could eventually be redeveloped, potentially for medical office space or housing. Dixon said recent announcements from UNC Health and Atrium were among the factors behind the firm’s growing interest in Wilmington’s medical-office market. The announcements involve competing proposals for hospital expansion in New Hanover County, which are subject to the state’s Certificate of Need process. “Medical office remains one of the most sought-after asset classes in commercial real estate,” said Hall, “and well-located (medical office buildings) with strong operators are scarce in Southeastern North Carolina.” According to Dixon, Cedar Square describes itself as a boutique, hands-on real estate investment firm that values direct relationships with tenants and the communities where it owns property. “We’re very hands-on, and we like to be in direct contact with all of our tenants and the communities in which we own,” Dixon said. He added, “We’re definitely interested in building a presence with local owners, brokers and businesses or tenants.”
Science on the Square kicks off 16th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival
The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival ran from October 15 to 25, with Science on the Square kicking off on opening day. The Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates science by offering hands-on learning opportunities. The Science on the Square event featured activity-based tents lining State Street, leading to Capital Square. These tents featured numerous educationally guided activities, from...
Walter Koenig, who played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90
“Star Trek” actor Walter Koenig has died. He was 90. The New York City raised performer who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original version of the 1960s sci-fi drama
Eric Bauza dead: Voice actor who voiced modern 'Looney Tunes' was 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza died Sunday of natural causes at age 46. His career spans more than two decades and includes credits for modern 'Looney Tunes' projects, 'Rick and Morty' and 'Unikitty!'
Fitbit Air finally gets 'Health Guardian' in a huge Google Health update in October
Google's a little later than expected, but the update is here.
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 19-23
Health inspectors conducted routine inspections of various restaurants in Springfield and Republic between October 19 and October 23, identifying several priority and nonpriority violations.
What are the Buccaneers' Playoff Chances After Big Win?
A dominant road victory breathes life into Tampa Bay’s season, yet history and current percentages remain daunting as the Bucs navigate a wide-open and volatile NFC South race.
We Built Trump’s Perfect Man Based Off His Own Description
Our spooky October “surprise” is a Franken-hunk built out of the men the president has gushed over.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced ‘New Game+’ update launches October 27
The final major content update for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, which adds New Game+ and other features, will launch on October 27 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET, publisher Ubisoft …
Anthropic is an absolutely blockbuster business, says Redpoint Ventures' Erica Brescia
Erica Brescia, Redpoint Ventures managing director, and Dan Primack, Axios business editor, join 'The Exchange' to discuss Anthropic unveiling ts public IPO filing.
Will Proposal 2 get money out of politics? One researcher says ‘not really’
Michigan’s Proposal 2, which seeks to limit political spending by regulated utilities and government contractors, faces potential legal challenges due to existing Supreme Court rulings protec…
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
‘Heat 2’: Meet the cast of Michael Mann’s long-awaited sequel
‘Heat 2’ is finally on the way, with director Michael Mann again set to explore the inner lives of a career criminal and the cop who takes him down. Here’s everything we know about the follow-up to the original 1995 masterpiece.
‘Star Trek’ actor Walter Koenig dies: Reports
Walter Koenig, well-known for his role as Chekov throughout the “Star Trek” franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90.
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director’s daughter as a federal prosecutor
Maurene Comey, who was an assistant U.S. attorney for a decade, was illegally fired in July 2025 despite her work on some of the nation’s highest-profile cases.
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90 | 830 WCCO
More women are dying from heart disease. New guidelines for doctors aim to change that.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. — a threat that's projected to rise significantly over the next two decades. A new approach to care hopes to change that.
More women are dying from heart disease. New guidelines for doctors aim to change that.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. — a threat that's projected to rise significantly over the next two decades. A new approach to care hopes to change that.
Eric Bauza, modern voice of Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor whose performances of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more characters made him the modern voice of Looney Tunes, has died. He was 46.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers
🎮 Nintendo will release a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller on October 29 💰 It costs $99.99, the same as other limited editions 📅 A restock could occur on launch day at Walmart and Best Buy 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert when stock appears Walmart: Zelda Pro Controller Best Buy: Zelda Pro Controller Amazon: Zelda Pro Controller Target: Zelda Pro Controller GameStop: Zelda Pro Controller Nintendo is releasing a special limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It releases on October 29, 2026, which is when we expect to see a long-awaited restock of the hard-to-find controller. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Switch 2 Pro Controller features the same striking gold and royal emerald color scheme of the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary edition, and also includes a fun little easter egg on the back: an 8-Bit Link. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe This is the same Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller we’re used to, aside from the intricate design, but it means you’ll have to pay more as a result. It costs $99.99 instead of the standard $89.99. However, the Pro Controller is the easiest way to play the best Switch 2 games in TV mode. If you’ve been searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock, here’s everything you need to know. Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller should restock at these retailers We’ve seen retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy restock items on release day, even when pre-orders have sold out. It’s likely that the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller will be up for grabs on October 29, 2026, when the controller and console launches. Demand will be high, and stock could sell out fast. However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on every major retailer, including Target, Amazon, GameStop, and the Nintendo Store and will alert our followers as soon as stock goes live. Why you can trust our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker We’ve already helped over 400,000 people buy a PS5 when it was in and out of stock during Covid, and we’ve helped our subscribers continue to secure hard-to-find items. The Shortcut followers were some of the first to secure the Switch 2 when it went on sale, and we’ve also helped countless others snag limited edition consoles like the PS5 30th anniversary edition. The Shortcut and Matt Swider on X offer exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock updates with up-to-the-second US store inventory checks at the biggest retailers. You’ll receive an instant notification on X (if set to on) as soon as new stock arrives. Up next: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review roundup: ‘a strong return to form’ Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Follow the science
By Robert Royal Surveys of young people show that many lose their faith because they believe science has refuted religion. Among many other factors, this error is a major challenge for the Church, one that does not receive nearly the…
Laurel Field
Biological science doctoral student Laurel Field is studying the effects of climate change on coral reefs through research supported by $400,000 in grant
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index, farm prices increase in October
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index increased to 47.6 in October from 44.6 in September, according to the monthly survey of rural bank CEOs. The state’s farm and ranchland price index increased to 55.4 from 50 in September. The Rural Mainstreet Index covers 10 regional states and rural communities and provides the most current analysis of the…
HKSTP Partners with Leading Science and Technology Company Merck to Open a New Chapter in I&T Collaboration
EQS Newswire / 26/10/2026 / 17:15 CET/CEST New Merck Hong Kong Centre to Connect Global Expertise with Local Innovators and Accelerate R&D Commercialisation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Merck, a leading…
Spooky Science Carnival Ticket Giveaway
Win a Family (4) Four Pack of Tickets to the Spooky Science Carnival at the Science Spectrum. This “spooky, not scary event” will be held on Friday, October 30th, from 5:00pm-9:00pm all throughout the museum. This event is perfect for those looking for a safe Halloween alternative and a fun, educational party all rolled into one!
Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.
Here are 16 businesses listed for sale in Arlington as of October 2026
A longtime Italian restaurant, a rolled ice cream shop and a family-owned auto repair shop are among more than a dozen local businesses that have been recently listed for sale in Arlington. The businesses appeared for sale as blind items on the online marketplace BizBuySell. Here's a look at some notable listings that are active
Muppets revive “Muppet Christmas Carol” with new A-list actor as Scrooge: ‘Bah humbug!’
Fan-favorite star of “The White Lotus” steps into the role of Scrooge in a new ad.
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal
Bon Secours Mercy Health is acquiring a majority share in healthcare services company Surgery Partners in a take-private deal valuing the acquiree at $5.7 billion, the organizations announced Monda | The pending deal values the short-stay surgical platform at $5.7 billion, and is the latest example of large health systems' push to build out their ambulatory networks.
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
Audi Builds in Georgia, and the Politics Come With It
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