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Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow

In mouse skull marrow, 'immune hubs' that actively defend the brain have been discovered. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.

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Aug 24 • 4:17 AM EDT • Science • dw.com
How Genesis uses Hyundai's scale to grow like a startup

Genesis COO Ted Mengiste said the brand works with a startup mindset while leveraging Hyundai's resources, including a massive manufacturing network.

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Aug 24 • 4:11 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
EDX Medical jumps 33% after £2.7m 'premium' fundraise to expand health screening

Shares in EDX Medical Group PLC (AQSE:EDX) soared 33% to 13p on Monday after the company raised about £2.7 million to expand its workplace health screening service. The Cambridge-based diagnostics developer, which makes digital tests aimed at detecting major diseases early, placed 19.4...

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Aug 24 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • uk.finance.yahoo.com
Avalanche news: Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update

Colorado Avalanche president and general manager Joe Sakic provided another positive indication Sunday that the team expects to secure a long-term contract extension with defenseman Cale Makar before the start of the 2026-27 season. Makar is entering the final season of his current contract, which carries a $9 million salary-cap hit. He became […] The post Avalanche news: Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 24 • 3:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition reveals new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer

Just moments ago, Shift Up issued a brand new trailer for Stellar Blade: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The video gives us a new look at how the port is shaping up. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is the same post-apocalyptic action adventure title that fans have come to love. Also, Joy-Con 2 motion controls will be supported for activities....

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Aug 24 • 3:00 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Could politics put your city's funding at risk?

The Trump administration recently admitted to pulling grants over politics. This practice could become more common. How do cities use grant money, and how will they adapt?Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen — How far can philanthropy go to fill government gaps?Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend

King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted to the National Hospital a week ago and is receiving antibiotics for a bacterial blood infection.

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Aug 24 • 2:53 AM EDT • Health • apnews.com
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£86m at 18

BBC Sport reported earlier this week that Manchester City and Lille were in advanced talks over a deal for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to move to Etihad Stadium. An agreement for the 18-year-old to join Enzo Maresca's side is now in place, with Bouaddi set to complete his protracted move to England - Lille accepting an initial fee of £81.4m, plus £4.2m in add-ons. Bouaddi impressed at this summer's World Cup - starting five of Morocco's six matches in their run to the quarter-finals - after a starring role in Lille's Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage.

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Aug 24 • 2:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Anthony Hernandez accuses Gregory Rodrigues of cheating

Anthony Hernandez accused Gregory Rodriguez of dirty tactics during their UFC Sacramento bout.

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Aug 24 • 2:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Hundreds turn out for Slough community sport event

Residents attend a Slough sports event promoting activity, well-being and community health services.

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Aug 24 • 1:53 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
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Radiology groups meet with CMS chief of staff to discuss No Surprises Act concerns

The meeting included the American College of Radiology, billing firm Zotec Partners and Strategic Radiology—who charge docs are receiving stagnant rates from payers.

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Aug 24 • 1:27 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Chargers injury update: Rashawn Slater returns to practice

The Los Angeles Chargers' offense just got a massive piece back on the field.

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Aug 24 • 1:25 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nexon’s Project RX officially titled Fareidolia, playable at TGS 2026

Project RX, the new “subculture game centered on immersive storytelling that allows players to enjoy interacting with characters” from publisher Nexon and developer IO DIVISION, is offi…

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Aug 24 • 1:15 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Actor John Barrowman roasted over business class rant on flight: 'Entitlement is off the scale'
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Republic Business Credit Supports Textile Wholesaler with $2.75MM Factoring Facility

Republic Business Credit provided a national textile wholesaler with a $2.75 million factoring facility to fuel the company’s West Coast expansion and market

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Aug 23 • 11:33 PM EDT • Business • abfjournal.com
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty diagnosed with sprained ankle

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty needed help off the practice field on Sunday after injuring his right leg.

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Aug 23 • 11:25 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater's impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music's biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it's bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapids. (August 23, 2026)

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Aug 23 • 11:17 PM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
Downtown businesses feel Acrisure Amphitheater’s impact

The Acrisure Amphitheater has been bringing some of music’s biggest names to its stage for three months, and local business owners said it’s bringing new business to downtown Grand Rapi…

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Aug 23 • 11:01 PM EDT • Business • woodtv.com
Christian McCaffrey says recent practice absences were planned as part of load management

Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday, his first time on the field with his teammates since Aug. 8.

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Aug 23 • 10:13 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives
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Aug 23 • 10:02 PM EDT • Health • aljazeera.com
2026 Dollar Tree 301 - Final Leaderboard - August 23, 2026

View 2026 Dollar Tree 301 race, qualifier and practice leaderboards, live streams, bonus cameras, videos and odds information.

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Aug 23 • 9:40 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Should Tsai’s Comments on Knicks Title Motivate Nets?

As Brooklyn navigates a grueling rebuild, Joe Tsai’s reaction to a crosstown championship raises the stakes for a roster bolstered by veteran star power and potential.

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Aug 23 • 8:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
When machines misread science: creating guardrails for human and AI interpretation of biomedical research

npj Digital Medicine - Artificial intelligence is increasingly acting as a first interpreter of biomedical research, shaping how evidence is applied to patient care. Simultaneously, science is...

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • nature.com
Fanta Brings Halloween to Life with an All-New Entertainment Universe

, , , , • This Halloween, Fanta is unleashing Fanta’s Haunted Universe - a new world of four original characters inspired by classic horror legends, bringing fans a season packed with spooky surprises. , , , , , , , , , , • Launching today with an introductory cinematic trailer, Fanta’s Haunted Universe has been developed with entertainment studio GRAiL, bringing together leading creative talent and new technology to build an original world for a new generation of Halloween and Horror fans. , , , , , ...

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • webwire.com
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Tuberculosis policy should shift focus to population-level interventions for greatest impact

Nature Health - Interventions to improve tuberculosis care for those who already seek it or their household contacts will have limited impact on the tuberculosis epidemic, whereas strategies to...

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • nature.com
How to decipher smells like a fruit fly

In the animal kingdom, energy conservation is essential for survival. That’s why our brains have evolved to be extremely energy and resource efficient at storing and processing information. Since the 1980s, computational scientists have tried to mimic brain structure and function, but have not yet succeeded in creating functional, low-memory solutions that work in real-world scenarios. Published in Neuromorphic Computing & Engineering, a new fly brain-inspired algorithm developed by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) demonstrates promise for achieving practical applications under realistic constraints.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
InterSystems Asia READY 2026 to Showcase AI-Ready Healthcare

BANGKOK, August 24, 2026--InterSystems, a creative data technology provider managing over one billion healthcare records globally, will bring healthcare leaders from across Asia to Bangkok for InterSystems Asia READY 2026, where the focus will be on how trusted data, interoperability, and practical artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate smarter healthcare delivery and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional medical hub.

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Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni explains why he values joint practices

Nick Sirianni described two joint Eagles practice sessions with the Patriots as a "great connector."

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Aug 23 • 7:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey startle 49ers training camp

SANTA CLARA — It was a novel scene, one not seen in almost a month of training camp. On one end of the 49ers’ practice field in the shadow of...

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Aug 23 • 7:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, a sign they may avert strike

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have agreed to a 48-hour extension of their collective bargaining agreement. This move suggests they could be nearing a deal to prevent the

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Aug 23 • 7:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Las Vegas Raiders' Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent injury during practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had to be helped off the field after apparently being injured late in Sunday's practice and was unable to put pressure on his right leg. The Raiders did not provide a statement on Jeanty's status and there was no indication of when an update would come. Coach Klint Kubiak is not scheduled to speak with reporters until Tuesday.

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Aug 23 • 6:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Ashton Jeanty exits Sunday's practice with apparent leg injury

Jeanty went down after diving to make a catch during the day's session.

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Aug 23 • 5:43 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Ashton Jeanty exits Sunday's practice with apparent leg injury
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Ashton Jeanty injury update as Raiders RB leaves practice after collision
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Politics Now: August 22, 2026

This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler– A federal court says acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah isn’t serving legally. We interview Republican Assemblywoman Lisa C…

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Aug 23 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • 8newsnow.com
Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82 | WWL

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Aug 23 • 5:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
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Aug 23 • 5:23 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Harvard Cloned Professors to Coach Startups. Founders Love It

Harvard Business School Foundry gives entrepreneurs 24/7 access to AI versions of faculty members to refine business ideas, practice investor pitches, and build companies—all for $699.

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Aug 23 • 5:15 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Shelley Fabares, 'Donna Reed Show' and 'One Day at a Time' star, dies at 82

Actress Shelley Fabares, known for "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time" and the hit song "Johnny Angel," has died at 82.

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Aug 23 • 5:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Tempe businesses celebrate ASU students returning to school

Arizona State University students returned to Tempe for the new school year, bringing crowds and energy back to local businesses.

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Aug 23 • 4:51 PM EDT • Business • fox10phoenix.com
Fact Checking Dr. Oz And Byron Donalds On Vaccines: What The Science Actually Says

A doctor fact checks Dr. Oz and Rep. Byron Donalds claims on vaccines and measles during their recent CBS appearances on "Face The Nation"

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Aug 23 • 4:38 PM EDT • Science • forbes.com
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John Cusack stands in ‘solidarity’ with Mark Ruffalo as actor denies Paramount’s antisemitism claims

John Cusack is sharing support for Mark Ruffalo as the actor slams Paramount for ‘appalling and fundamentally dishonest’ claims of antisemitism.

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Aug 23 • 4:02 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Angry And Distracted: What Viral Politics Is Costing Democracy

Writing in 1989, Francis Fukuyama argued that the world was reaching “the end point of mankind’s ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final…

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Aug 23 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • theowp.org
French Politician Glucksmann Launches Presidential Bid Amid Fractured Left

By Michel Rose PARIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - French centre-left politician ⁠Raphael ⁠Glucksmann launched a bid for ⁠the presidency on Sunday, seeking to challenge firebrand hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon for dominance of France's fractured left ahead of a campaign increasingly shaped by the far ...

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Aug 23 • 3:12 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
When Farm Animals Get Sick, Human Health Is Often Next

New editorial reviews 10 studies on zoonotic pathogens, AMR, and vaccine advances, underscoring One Health surveillance needs for biosecurity professionals.

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Aug 23 • 3:09 PM EDT • Health • globalbiodefense.com
Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer fired up over rare preseason moment

The Dallas Cowboys looked incredible during their latest preseason game. Dallas thumped Arizona 34-13 in a game that was decided in the first quarter. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was thrilled with his team’s performance after another tough week of training camp practices. Schottenheimer was extremely excited during his postgame remarks […] The post Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer fired up over rare preseason moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 23 • 2:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, delaying possible first strike

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has agreed with its musicians to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 48 hours | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians extend contract for 48 hours, delaying possible first strike

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has agreed with its musicians to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 48 hours | KNSS Radio

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Patriots Executive Breaks Silence on Christian Gonzalez’s Contract Standoff

The New England Patriots have had a summer of trying to find common ground with Christian Gonzalez.With the regular season approaching and no extension in place, one of the Patriots’ top decision-makers gave a fresh perspective on the stalemate.Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf addressed Gonzalez’s contract situation during his halftime interview with […] The post Patriots Executive Breaks Silence on Christian Gonzalez’s Contract Standoff appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 23 • 2:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kids learn about business at Springfield’s Kenefick Park

They introduced their brands, pitched ideas, interacted with customers and sold products they’ve been working on to develop.

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Aug 23 • 1:50 PM EDT • Business • westernmassnews.com
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How Trump’s Republican Takeover Changed The Shape Of Politics

"Regime Change" is attracting all the attention, but another book explains how a fundamental realignment of the U.S.'s political parties powered the President to power.

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Aug 23 • 1:06 PM EDT • Politics • forbes.com
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in talks to return to acting

(CNN) -- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex could be making a big return to acting.

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Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

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Bunny Levine, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and ‘Jury Duty’ actress, dies at 97

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Analysis: Huge relief for Maresca's City

Manchester City showed improvement from the side who were bashed 3-0 by Arsenal in last Sunday's Community Shield - but for most of this game it looked as if Enzo Maresca was going to start with consecutive defeats. Replacing a legend is always difficult - as David Moyes experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson left neighbours Manchester United in 2013 - and the late comeback will come as a major relief in their first Premier League game without Pep Guardiola in a decade. City did not exactly promote from within when hiring Maresca, who quit as Chelsea manager at the start of 2026, but the Italian was Guardiola's City assistant in 2022-23 and would perhaps be seen as something of a continuity candidate.

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Yankees send Ryan Weathers to IL, activate Cody Bellinger

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Science 4 Everyone: Looking back at the 2011 earthquake

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Full interview: Leader of California Energy Commission defends new tire rules

The leader of the California Energy Commission defended new tire rules the commission approved that are facing backlash and criticism for their potential impact on the cost of living in this state.

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Miami Dolphins overreaction Sunday: Could Dolphins go 0-17?

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The Lindsay Clancy Trial Is Sparking a Political Divide in the Right

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Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone

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This is the only budget ergonomic office chair to get a 10/10 review from Creative Bloq, and it's now reduced by 22%

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Liverpool fight back in thrilling four-goal draw

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Could a 'sacred moment’ with your doctor improve your health care?

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Can't Wait? How to Get Early Access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta

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Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks

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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.

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Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice

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I moved from the US to Panama on a whim. I found the community I was missing.

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A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded

Researchers have used AI to uncover the DNA signature of a key genetic “switch” involved in turning genes on. After analyzing about 500,000 DNA sequences, the model identified the initiator in roughly 60% of human genes. The breakthrough could help predict the effects of harmful mutations and eventually contribute to decoding the broader genetic instructions that control gene activity throughout the body.

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Why you should check the ingredients of your açaí bowl

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Why Rome Odunze Favors Joint Practices More Than Preseason Games
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Science & Medicine: Communicating with Aphasia

When Bruce Willis, an action movie star known for his way with words, started to lose his language skills, it made news. He had aphasia.

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The Cincinnati Bengals came away with a 27-9 preseason win over the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22 at Paycor Stadium. Moreover, the Bears‘ offensive line got a taste of facing Bengals defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II throughout the week, as both teams held joint practices. Lawrence will look to be that difference-maker for the Bengals […] The post Ben Johnson Gets Blunt on Dexter Lawrence After Bengals Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Breath of Fresh Air”: Browns Fans Commend Todd Monken for Blunt Response to Deshaun Watson Getting Booed

It wasn’t a fun outing by any means for the Cleveland Browns and their fans as they took on the Buffalo Bills at home in the NFL preseason, with the home side beaten 31-7, but perhaps most notably, the reaction against quarterback Deshaun Watson came as a major setback to the QB as well as to head coach Todd Monken. Monken, who has consistently maintained that the QB1 spot is open to both Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the first game of the season approaches, was forced to admit during the postga

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Letter: Apply science, aloha to solve cat problem

Hawaii must address the impact of free-roaming cats on native wildlife, but it must be done humanely and based on science. Simply restricting feeding is not a viable solution; it risks increasing predation on endangered species and ignores the root causes of the problem. Hungry cats do not disappear — they might hunt more, further threatening native wildlife (“Enact law to curb feral cat colonies,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Aug. 19). That is not a responsible outcome.

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‘Businesses are fleeing blue states’: Arkansas Governor reacts to Buc-ee’s decision

Over the past several years, the massive travel center Buc-ee’s has become a massive cultural touchstone in the United States, bringing its notoriously clean bathrooms and supermarket-like interior to...

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Why More Medical Testing Doesn’t Always Make Us Healthier

Direct-to-consumer testing will change how medicine is practiced, writes Dr. Matthew S. Davenport.

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In Medford, an accusation of a City Hall ‘shakedown’ amid clash over ambulance contract

The story of Armstrong and Medford offers a window into the unusual business of ambulance service in Massachusetts cities.

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Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing

Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome.

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The Texas Activist Putting the Ten Commandments Back Into American Classrooms

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Opinion: Men's health: Prevention starts with knowing your numbers

Making time for regular checkups and preventive care is essential to staying healthy and active for years to come.

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Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age

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DECISION 2026: Political labels are everywhere in 2026 campaigns. But what do they actually tell voters?

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Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'

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Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Unveils Big Halloween Push As Fair Value Debate Heats Up

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You don’t need to change the world to get rich

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WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?

ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)

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Disaster loans available for businesses impacted by Spring freeze

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Business and nonprofits impacted by the Spring freeze earlier this year can now apply for federal disaster loans. The Small Business Administration announced this week that bu...

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Browns' Deshaun Watson Reacts To Boos After Preseason Showing

Deshaun Watson spoke to the media about the negative fan reaction to his preseason performance against the Buffalo Bills.

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Post-Supercup Reactions: Sloppy, With Hints of Promise

The result wasn’t what we wanted, but there’s reason to be hopeful for the season.

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