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Slotkin wants GOP prosecutions to deter young people from Trump administration jobs
Elissa Slotkin said she wants young people to fear legal problems before joining the Trump administration, sparking fierce online backlash..
Campaign advancements: UTC professor weighs in on use of AI for political purposes
The Tennessee gubernatorial race heats up as candidates make their final election pushes with Senator Marsha Blackburn’s AI-generated video sparking widespread online attention and debate about AI’s role in political campaigns.
Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates celebrates 60 years
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Netflix reports box office numbers for first time with 'La Bola Negra'
Netflix reported box office figures for the first time this weekend, with its theatrical release of the Spanish-language queer drama, "La Bola Negra."
New water lily can be seen from space
A chance Instagram post led to a big discovery in Colombia.
New Nightclub Planned for Former Nectar's Building
Businessman Shawn Cliche has submitted applications for a new nightclub in the former Nectar's space in Burlington. Whether it would reopen as Nectar's is unclear.
Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options
Essentia Health urges patients to choose the right care setting this respiratory virus season, noting about 25% of ER visits are avoidable.
What Doctors Want Women to Know About Menopause and Heart Health
The American Heart Association and The Menopause Society share four facts about menopause and cardiovascular risk for Menopause Awareness Month.
Sanford Health Hosts High School Health Careers Conference
Sanford Health hosts its free Future in Focus health careers conference for North Dakota high school students Nov. 10 at the Bismarck Event Center.
Woman allegedly hit business owner with a closed fist when he tried to stop robbery
News4 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silver Springs, Sun Valley, Cold Springs, Spanish Springs and Fenley, Nevada and Truckee and Tahoe City, California.
Regional Science Consortium Researching Harmful Algal Blooms
If you've noticed large buoys or boats out on the bayfront and wondered what they were, you're not alone. The Regional Science Consortium is collaborating with Princeton Hydro on a research project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study ways to control harmful algal blooms. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, the Executive Director of the Regional Science Consortium, explained the goal of the research."We are researching different ways to control blue-green algae, which creates harmful algal blooms and releases toxins," Dr. Schnars said.The project aims to identify potential techniques for controlling harmful algal blooms in Presque Isle Bay.Schnars explained that people may notice circular floats in the water near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park. Those floats are part of the testing process."You might see a circular float, almost like a hula hoop, that is out in the bay, near Perry's Landing and Liberty Park area, and those limn corrals go all the way to the bottom. And what we will do are some treatments within the limn corral in the bottom," Schnars said.After samples are collected, they are brought back to the laboratory at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for analysis."A lot of those samples are coming back here. We are going to test them for the harmful algal bloom toxins before, during, and after, and see how effective the testing was," Schnars said.Sarah Magyan, an aquatic biologist with the Regional Science Consortium, explained that the team also collects samples from locations throughout the region."We pull samples every week from 30 different sites, and then we bring those back here, we preserve them and run them through the ELISA test," Magyan said.Schnars said researchers hope the results will help them develop effective ways to reduce harmful algal blooms in the future."If we can do some treatments over space and time in upcoming seasons, we may be able to reduce the number of harmful algal blooms we have in this area," Schnars said.The research is also important for public and animal safety. Magyan explained that toxins produced by certain algae can affect the skin, nervous system or liver.While toxin levels may be low for people, she emphasized the importance of protecting pets that swim in local waterways."Toxins can either be skin toxins, nerve toxins, or liver toxins. While we have low levels for people, it is important that we are keeping our pets safe because we recreate with our animals in the water, and we see hundreds and hundreds of dogs on Presque Isle and the rest of the shoreline," Magyan said.Testing began in September, and Schnars said researchers expect to conduct at least another six to eight weeks of testing to better understand the effectiveness of the treatments.
FULL SHOW: Inside INdiana Business 10/18/26
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U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian leader told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Ukrainian officials believe the decision to limit Starlink, imposed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, came from the U.S. government.
Daredevil Jumped 25,000 Feet Without a Parachute. Now He Wants to Leap from Space: ‘That’s the Dream, the Drop-the-Mic Thing’
“Impossible is just an opinion,” said Luke Aikins, who hopes to jump from a rocket 330,000 feet above Earth
Famous supernova that lit up skies in 1181 is now full of mysterious knots — Space photo of the week
Pa 30, linked to a supernova seen in 1181, reveals chains of tiny gas knots in a new image from the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii.
Circleville Pumpkin Show returns for its 119th year. Dates and details
Name an orange fruit with edible seeds that's not an orange. If you're stumped, visit Circleville from Oct. 21-24 and you're sure to find out.
Japan to launch world-first mission to collect samples from Martian moon
Japanese space agency leading five-year mission to Phobos, one of ‘most important unclimbed mountains in the solar system’
Michigan Rallies Past Penn State 21-18 Behind Tommy Carr
Wolverines Overcome First Half Struggles to Secure Crucial Big Ten Victory The Michigan Wolverines rallied from a disappointing first half to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions 21-18 on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Michigan turned to freshman quarterback Tommy Carr after halftime, and the change helped spark a second half comeback that gave head coach…
Business Spotlight: Greenway Landscape Design & Build turns outdoor living spaces into true ‘bonus room’
In San Diego, the backyard has become more than a patch of grass — it’s where families gather, where friends connect and where homeowners invest in comfort and long-term property value. That shift has helped fuel the rise of outdoor living …
Scientists discover the universe’s first known green star
Forget about spooky green zombies shuffling around on Halloween. The real sci-fi magic is happening hundreds of light-years away in deep space. Stellar scientists have just identified the universe’s very first known green star, proving that the cosmos is a whole lot more colorful than anyone previously imagined. Breaking the cosmic color rules For generations, […] Read the original article here: Scientists discover the universe’s first known green star
VEDS Took Center Stage as the Marfan Foundation Convened the World’s Best Scientists in Barcelona
Scientists around the globe are working tirelessly on behalf of the VEDS community to advance research progress. And, they’re being convened by the Marfan Foundation and its division: the VEDS Movement - most recently in Barcelona at Science in Spain.
Reform politician says smart glasses helping him make speeches in Wales' parliament
Jason O'Connell sparked debate when he started wearing the glasses, which have an autocue feature.
Senedd member says smart glasses help with speeches in the Senedd
Jason O'Connell sparked debate when he started wearing the glasses, which have an autocue feature.
“What I Appreciate in Gevorg Is His Commitment to Making Global Health More Equitable, Transparent, and Accountable” – Pietro Presti, CEO of Sharing Progress in Cancer Care
“What I Appreciate in Gevorg Is His Commitment to Making Global Health More Equitable, Transparent, and Accountable” – Pietro Presti, CEO of Sharing Progress
Business Notes: Spanberger appoints Hampton Roads leaders to advisory council; $1.6M raised for St. Jude’s
View the latest business milestones and professional accolades in Hampton Roads.
Brook Park OKs less on-site parking at Browns stadium, shifting demand to nearby businesses
Businesses like Ampex Metal Products are weighing whether they want to be part of the game-day experience in Brook Park, where there's a projected need for 10,000 off-site parking spaces.
Addressing mental health proactively for our loved ones
As suicide and mental health concerns continue to impact families and communities, an Atlanta-based mindset expert, Michelle Bryant Johnson, shares how to recognize warning signs, support someone in crisis and navigate grief after devastating loss. You can learn more about SPARK at https://www.michellebryantjohnson.com/spark1000
NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors, Admits Supply Is Tight
NVIDIA has finally responded to reports that the GeForce RTX 5090 is being discontinued. Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of NVIDIA's personal computing business, told Taiwanese media after the RTX Spark launch party in Taipei on October 16 that the rumors aren't true, as reported by 4Gamers...
NASA’s Webb reveals the wild weather of a mysterious world 20 light-years away
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that a turbulent world 20 light-years away has a surprisingly orderly weather system, with three recurring atmospheric states driven by temperature changes and shifting clouds. The breakthrough gives scientists a powerful new tool for uncovering weather patterns on distant worlds and understanding the conditions that shape their atmospheres.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope exceeds expectations by nearly 30%
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has exceeded expectations after engineers made incredibly tiny adjustments to sharpen its view of the universe. By moving a mirror just one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, the team helped bring its powerful instruments into near-perfect alignment. Roman’s Wide Field Instrument now produces image quality nearly 30% better than predicted, promising exceptionally sharp cosmic surveys.
SpaceX Dragon Delivers Groundbreaking Science and Solar Arrays to ISS
SpaceX has delivered tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and artificial retina technology to the space station in a mission that could open new doors for medical research on Earth. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully arrived at the International Space Station on October 15, docking at 10:27 a.m. EDT with the space-facing port of the station’s
MSU vs. Northwestern. How to watch Big Ten football game
The MSU Spartans host Northwestern at noon Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans are in for sunny, yet cold, weather.
Schmooze: WV natives return to Charleston area for film shoot 20 years in the making
West Virginia natives Chad Smith, Ryan Dorsey, Dustin Kerns and others came together to film a short film, "Schmooze," in Charleston from Oct. 15-19, 2026. The film is a thriller inspired by the movies they used to make together as students at Riverside High School.
Annual Rocco’s dinner to support emergency services in Ceredo
The Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with restaurateur Rocco Muriale to raise money to improve local emergency services.
Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship applications for 2027 now open
Applications for the Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship are now open to artists working and residing in West Virginia.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Saturday, Oct. 17
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Can left or right extremes solve Europe’s housing crisis?
Housing costs have brought about a political crisis in Spain and are fueling political change across Europe. Voters are turning to the far left and far right for radical change in the way living space is regulated.
Tebas’s Real Madrid TV comments draw CSD review
Spain’s Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) is studying whether to act on its own initiative over remarks by LaLiga president and Spanish federation vice-president Javier Tebas about Real Madrid TV, ...
Kenya dispatch: health ministry confirms first imported Ebola virus case as fears and suspicions collide
On Tuesday, 6th October 2026, Kenya's Ministry of Health confirmed the country's first case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. This comes after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democrat...
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(ANALYSIS) Political shamelessness threatens democracy by weakening leaders’ respect for ethical principles and the rule of law. Drawing on Plato’s Laws, this article explores reverence as a virtue that encourages humility, self-restraint and recognition of human limitations, arguing that responsibl
Pope Leo XIV has brought transparency to Vatican health crises
Pope Leo XIV has brought an American style of governing to the Vatican, including in the way it handles health crises.
Bridge winners
HUNTINGTON DUPLICATE BRIDGE ASSOCIATION: Monday, Oct. 5 — Elaine Whitt and Bob Hardin, Patricia Crews and Fuzzy Harrold. Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Bennie Shields and Bob Hardin, Elaine Whitt and
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'dad bod' puts spotlight on dangerous belly fat — and how to lose it
Leonardo DiCaprio's beach photos sparked a 'dad bod' debate, as a trainer warns that excess belly fat and visceral fat carry serious health risks.
Quakertown football wins fourth straight with victory over CR North
Quakertown dispatched Council Rock North in a Suburban One League Continental Conference high school football game. The Panthers have won 4 straight.
Kid Chemist in Metro Detroit: Hands-On Science, Open Play, Classes & Birthday Parties
Kid Chemist offers classes and activities for students from Pre-K through high school, with programs designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and make science fun. Families can visit locations in…
Texas Has Been Considering Selling a Beloved State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Sources Say
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission had been scheduled to discuss selling Boca Chica State Park, Texas Monthly has learned.
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center to offer free workshop for dementia caregivers
Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center will offer a free dementia-caregiver workshop November 4 in Elkins. Registration is required by October 19, and space is limited.
Traverse City Central's New 'Ride Lab' Uses Skateboards to Teach Physics, Business Skills
What if the most effective physics classroom isn’t a classroom at all, but a skate park? This fall, Traverse City Central High School is experimenting with that very question. Brett Derr is one the teachers behind the Ride Lab, a brand-new double-block course at Central that combines physics, business, marketing, and advertising. In the past, …
Man’s Clever Trick After Realizing His Job Interviewer Was AI Sparks Fears For Humanity’s Future
As more and more companies replace their interviewers with AI, a frustrated comedian went viral by bringing his own “AI representative” to the meeting. Curiosities, Funny, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Society
Kathy Castor and Mike Beltran put each other's political records on trial at Tampa forum
Beltran called the Rays stadium deal a "boondoggle" as the candidates sparred over campaign money, education, health care and transit.
10 things that lasted longer than Zacharia's WH press secretary role
From space missions to a hard-boiled egg, here are 10 things that lasted longer than Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary.
AOC's $1 million donation to Abdul El-Sayed sparks political speculation
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns
Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason ‘Mew2King’ Zimmerman has been banned from a competitive tournament after posting photos of his concerning skin condition and complaining of a bug infestation in his home.
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns
Professional Super Smash Bros. player Jason ‘Mew2King’ Zimmerman has been banned from a competitive tournament after posting photos of his concerning skin condition and complaining of a bug infestation in his home.
Beverly Latest To Get Hit By Business Break-Ins; Multiple Arrests Made
Thursday's burglaries in Beverly were part of a series of smash-and-grabs across the city this week, and multiple persons of interest are in custody, Ald. Matt O'Shea said.
New UI clinic pilots exercise treatments to improve health of cancer patients, survivors
Cancer patients and survivors are working with a new UI exercise oncology clinic to help with symptoms and health.
Nvidia's RTX Spark Event in San Francisco Attracts Long Lines, But Few Buyers
Dozens lined up to check out the first RTX Spark laptops on launch day, but actual purchases were few and far between, with curious Nvidia fans citing the machines' high cost.
Headspace Issues Layoffs Following Sword Health Acquisition
It has been a little over two weeks since Sword Health's acquisition of the San Francisco-based digital therapy and psychiatry company Headspace officialy
Headspace Issues Layoffs Following Sword Health Acquisition
It has been a little over two weeks since Sword Health's acquisition of the San Francisco-based digital therapy and psychiatry company Headspace officialy
Records confirm nearly 300 emergency calls to Kalamazoo mental hospital since January 2025
First responders have been dispatched nearly 300 times since January 2025 to Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital.
What Makes Your Cannabis Business Buyable Right Now?
It’s a fraught question for many operators: How attractive is my business to potential buyers in the current market? M&A experts offer 5 characteristics buyers are seeking for entrepreneurs considering or curious about their businesses’ potential in an exit. Plus, 5 ways to make your business more attractive to buyers.
Meta updates business terms, sparking AI training fears among news outlets
Tech giant’s revised rules could allow automated scraping across entire websites, legal experts warn
Newport Healthcare Brings Back CEO, Lays Off Staff
Newport Healthcare’s CEO office is turning over at the same time it institutes additional layoffs and facility closures to again shrink its national
University of Iowa receives foundation grant for business student wellness initiative
The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business received a $3.5 million grant to sustain its student success initiative.
From Snack Bags to Sports Drink Sachets: How PepsiCo Shares Packaging Science Across Foods and Beverages
Moore, Crosby spar over economy and growth at Congressional District 2 debate
Rep. Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Peter Crosby discussed where they stand on Utah's economy, tariffs, and housing affordability during Congressional District 2 debate
Hometown’s Best: Vote for your favorite Southwest Virginia live music, entertainment, or sports venue finalist in 2026
The search is on for Southwest Virginia’s favorite live music, entertainment, or sports venue, and the finalists for this year’s Hometown’s Best have officially been announced.
Berlin's High-End KaDeWe Store Opens Dedicated Health Hub
KaDeWe department store dedicates 2,000 square meters to training, recovery and exclusive fitness brands and includes biohacking and Lagree studio.
WHO scales up Ebola readiness in 22 countries across three continents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.
Having insurance doesn’t mean you can get a mental health appointment
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult or impossible, according to a new study.Researchers, posed as “secret shoppers” looking for appointments for issu...
Marsha's opened to put women's sports first. A year later, it's closing
The news of the Oct. 18 closure prompts more discussions around what we expect from queer spaces.
Harvard's SpaceX bet helped its endowment grow faster than the S&P 500
Harvard's endowment grew to nearly $68 billion, helped by the university's $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX at the end of June.
ASUS ProArt P16 "RTX Spark" Laptop Review - NVIDIA's First Full PC Platform Brings Powerful AI & Gaming Capabilities
NVIDIA RTX Spark launches with ASUS ProArt P16, featuring N1X SoC, 6144 CUDA cores, & up to 128 GB memory for impressive gaming and AI.
How Digital Entertainment Is Changing the Way People Spend Their Free Time
Digital entertainment has changed considerably over the past decade. Watching a game, following a favorite team, playing online games, and keeping up with sports discussions can all happen from the same device. What once required a television, a gaming console, or a trip out of the house can now fit into a few spare minutes […]
Northwest Side Burglary Spree 'Crushing' For Small Businesses Trying To Stay Afloat
A group of men drove a stolen Kia across the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, where they targeted at least 23 businesses, police and business owners said.
Artemis II results show how much science people can do at the moon
We’ve studied the moon with robotic spacecraft for decades. What do human observers add? Artemis II’s first science results offer some answers.
Plague is stoppable. The next health threat may not be.
The word plague is scary. Centuries ago, the Black Death killed tens of millions of people and changed the course of history. Plague still kills people around the world, and the word still evokes catastrophe. New fears of plague surfaced on October 2, when a lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia. Reports suggested that she may have contracted plague through a laboratory exposure. Understandably, people were alarmed. On October 7, the World Health Organization called for the Russian Federation to be transparent about what it knew. WHO issued an update on October 10. Russian authorities told WHO that testing did not identify plague and that investigations found no laboratory release. WHO said confidence in its risk assessment remained limited and that further clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory information was needed. The cause of the woman’s illness remains unknown, and WHO says a laboratory-associated exposure cannot be excluded. As I explained in a recent interview, this incident is very unlikely to lead to a pandemic. Plague is still active, including in the U.S., which sees a handful of cases each year. But it is a disease we can prevent and treat. Plague doesn’t spread readily, and it responds to antibiotics. The standard response—isolate the patient, trace contacts, and administer antibiotics and monitor for symptoms among contacts for seven days—works. We have even planned for antibiotic-resistant plague. At CDC, we developed a playbook for antibiotic-resistant plague and ran exercises on how to find and stop it. CDC guidance anticipates engineered resistance and recommends two different classes of antibiotics if there’s reason to suspect it. There is no evidence that resistance—or even confirmed plague—is involved in this incident. We have thought through how to address plague, but we’re not ready for the next major health threat that emerges from a lab or from animal spillover to humans. What should concern people is how little stands between the world and the next pathogen to get loose. Since peak COVID, epidemic preparedness has fallen off the political agenda, but the risk is greater than ever. More labs handle dangerous pathogens with more ways to make those pathogens deadlier, and more people live and work in close contact with animals. There are actions we can take now: We need better lab safety in every country. The number of labs that work with dangerous pathogens has increased worldwide over two decades, but there’s no enforceable international standard and no inspection regime; the Biological Weapons Convention, fifty years on, still has no verification mechanism. Labs that study dangerous germs need strong safety systems, training, and oversight. We need to reduce spillover events. Three in four emerging human infections start in animals, and there’s a lot we can do to reduce spillover risk, but the world is doing very little of it. Live-animal markets are one place to act. For instance, closing live-bird markets helped control H7N9 influenza in China. Reducing opportunities for people to encounter infected animals can prevent infections before they become outbreaks. In The Formula for Better Health, which is now out in paperback along with the hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, I argue that labs do too many risky experiments with too many dangerous pathogens in too many institutions, and that every experiment should first answer one basic question: Is the likely benefit greater than the risk? Spillover risk can also be reduced: In the book, I discuss how Brazil cut its deforestation rate by 70% from 2004 to 2012 while increasing agricultural production and reducing risky contact between people and forest animals. We need faster detection and response. Delay costs lives. Strong surveillance, good labs, and trained responders can turn a single case into a small cluster of infections instead of an epidemic. Resolve to Save Lives has worked for nearly a decade to help countries find and stop outbreaks faster. The 7-1-7 target, which Resolve to Save Lives developed with partners in Uganda and elsewhere, provides a clear standard: detect within 7 days, notify within 1 day and complete all essential early response actions within 7 days. In Uganda’s Kasese district, for example, a review of a measles outbreak using 7-1-7 identified shortages of accessible funds, fuel, and vehicles that delayed the response. District leaders established funds they could access quickly. When, a few months later, the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever appeared, the district detected it in three days, notified authorities in one, and mounted an effective response in two. Only one case was confirmed, and the patient survived. Because funds were available before the emergency, authorities were prepared and able to act. This kind of preparation can’t wait until the next crisis begins. Plague is an old disease we that know how to stop. The next threat may be harder to recognize, harder to treat, and easier to spread. Safer labs, less risk of spillover, and faster outbreak detection and response need sustained investment now, while we still have time to prevent the next emergency. Share
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