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Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say?

Growing numbers of women are using testosterone for menopause symptoms, but female-specific products remain scarce and evidence patchy.

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Oct 1 • 5:18 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
What Does Your Office Say About Your Business? by Jennifer Kraner

What does your space say about you and your business? More importantly, does it give you the best possible first impression? The minute a client, customer or patient walks through your door, they’re forming an opinion about your business – sometimes consciously, sometimes without even realizing it. Your space is communicating something about you, whether you intend it to or not. At Big Sky Design, we work with all kinds of commercial businesses, including many medical practices, law firms and other corporate offices, and I’ve seen first hand how much thoughtful design can influence that first impression. For businesses in medical, legal, and financial fields, three things are particularly important: trust, privacy and professionalism. Your space should communicate all three while also reflecting who you are as a business. That can be challenging, especially in a new construction project. Often, so much of the budget goes toward the actual construction that things like lighting, comfortable seating, artwork and finishing touches get pushed to the side. But those are often the elements that make a space feel complete – and memorable. Think about your waiting room. Is it comfortable? Is the lighting welcoming? Does the layout make sense? When someone walks through the door, do they immediately know where to go and whom to speak with? In a medical office, there’s another important consideration: privacy. Reception areas can become surprisingly noisy places, with phone calls, conversations between staff and patients, and people discussing personal information. Hard surfaces throughout a space allow sound to bounce around, making it difficult to maintain privacy. We recently worked with an eye doctor's office that had exactly this problem. The reception desk had a large opening, and staff were making and taking phone calls right next to patients who were waiting. We designed an acoustic treatment that acted as a divider between the staff and waiting areas. It absorbed sound, but it also became a branded design element. It was a visual reminder to everyone in the space to be mindful of their voices and what others might be able to hear. Those kinds of thoughtful details can make a tremendous difference. And good commercial design doesn't have to mean making your space flashy. Sometimes it’s as simple as a calming color palette, beautiful artwork, plants, carefully selected lighting or comfortable upholstered furniture. In a medical setting, those touches can help soften what might otherwise feel clinical and reduce anxiety for patients who are already nervous about an appointment. I’ve been in waiting rooms where everyone feels packed together, and you can hear every conversation – even what’s happening in the restroom next door. That’s not the experience you want to create. Your office should also feel like your business. Are you telling people that you’re clean and modern? Sophisticated and unique? Warm and welcoming? Or, unintentionally, are you telling them that your business is outdated? You don’t necessarily need a complete renovation to change that message. Fresh paint, updated lighting, new artwork, better seating or a few branded design elements can make a space feel current and intentional. At Big Sky Design, we’ve worked with radiology, dermatology, and dental practices, among many others. Every practice is different, but the goal is always the same: creating a space that reflects the business behind it and gives every person who walks through the door a positive first impression. Because your office is part of your brand. Make sure it’s telling the story you want people to hear. Read more at bigskydesignonline.com.

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Sep 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #225

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over AI in the classroom In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board members deliberate […]

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Sep 30 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • news.ballotpedia.org
Hilary Duff to Receive Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit

The multiplatinum star will sit down for a conversation at the Nov. 10 event.

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Sep 30 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Scientists predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be ‘Doomsday.’ Should you be worried?

An article published in Science in 1960 predicted that, thanks to ever-increasing growth, in the year 2026 the human population would approach infinity.

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Sep 30 • 11:55 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators

This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.

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Sep 30 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: how to bring their skills to rural patients

Biokineticists can help identify NCD risk in rural communities, but gaps in referral pathways and public healthcare integration may limit access to follow-up care.

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Sep 30 • 9:25 AM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
Ron DeSantis’ 2 terms in office fundamentally altered Florida’s political landscape, cementing conservative policies through strategic control of state institutions

After eight years in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves Florida much more conservative than he found it.

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Sep 30 • 8:46 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
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As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do

Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content. Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning 28 states require disclosures on the media

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Sep 30 • 8:44 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
Debt service and the Pentagon. Private equity and the politics of the US housing market. The return of black lung disease & the Franco-Prussian War in color.

Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. RALPH BALSON. 1890—1964. Oil and enamel, signed. Source: Gavekal This going to hurt - the two 7s in the US: diesel and mortgage rates Source: Gavekal In the US housing market, costs are soaring and the role of corporate, private equity-backed buyers is high on the mid-term election agenda. HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $60. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe It is striking how, since 2020, big banks have dropped out of the political spotlight in the US. For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Rates of the lung disease pneumoconiosis among working US coal miners have risen to levels not seen in nearly 40 years Source: Bloomberg Chinese Clean Technology Exports For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Ralph Balson (1939) Portrait of Grace Crowley Cole, G. O. & Haseman, S. M., (2023) “‘The Substance of Paint’: Class and Materiality in the Work of Ralph Balson”, Open Library of Humanities 9(2). Ralph Balson (1890–1964) was an English plumber and house painter who emigrated to Australia in 1913 and subsequently became a key member of Sydney’s artistic avant-garde. He is credited with having the first solo exhibition of purely abstract painting in Australia in 1941. Despite his role in developing Australian non-objective painting, Balson remained principally a house painter, working on his art practice at weekends. In 1955 he retired on a state pension and became a full-time artist. Balson’s artistic education and methods were critically shaped by his working-class background. He did not travel abroad until 1960 and was an avid auto-didact. His materials, palette, techniques and compositional strategies were likewise informed by his trade. Balson’s profession as a painter-decorator made him conspicuous within the predominantly middle-class Sydney art scene, though his painting partner Grace Crowley considered it an advantage in their pursuit of constructive painting. This paper explores the impact of Balson’s trade on his trajectory towards pure abstraction. While his art was at odds with the predominantly figurative mode of class-conscious art in Australian Modernism, we argue that it is embedded in the experience of class through its creative adaptation of labour into aesthetics. Source: OLH Svetlana Alexievich, The Art of Oral History No. 1 Paris Review Issue 257, Fall 2026 Interviewed by Elena Kostyuchenko INTERVIEWER How were you able to go to Chernobyl? Did you need special papers? ALEXIEVICH It was a time of chaos. They let me right into the zone. … More than anything, there was confusion. Adamovich [Ales Adamovich, the Soviet Belarusian writer], I remember, persuaded Gorbachev to send in the scientists, who showed up without even bringing their shaving kits. They were told that there had been an explosion at a nuclear power plant, but for some reason they thought that they’d be there for only a day or two. The first time I went was several months later, and people kept telling me about things they didn’t understand—how the fishermen couldn’t find worms, because they’d burrowed deep into the earth, how the milk wouldn’t curdle at the cheese factories. The honeybees wouldn’t come out of their hives. The evacuations started, I think, in the first month. The old women hid, they wouldn’t leave. I mentioned radiation to one of them and she said, “I’ve seen that radiation, all right! It’s yellow with green in it. I saw puddles of it in my garden, and I told the other women, and we ran and looked, and she had it in her garden, and the other one, too!” God, it was wild, the way the mind made sense of it. There was a story going around about Gorbachev telling the scientists to show him the radiation. “We can’t, it’s invisible.” “But I want to see it!” I also ran into the soldiers who’d been flown in on helicopters from Afghanistan. I asked them, “What are you doing here with your machine guns?” They said, “We’re collecting the radiation, that’s what.” So you had some of them running around with their guns, others out in the village washing off firewood or burying soil in the soil. These were the kinds of things that exploded our worldview. They made you realize that culture was just a chest filled with old manuscripts. There were no books in there that could help me. Our philosophers turned out to be useless when faced with the unprecedented. Derrida, Baudrillard—philosophy fell silent. What was happening? How would we live with it? That’s when I decided it simply needed to be witnessed. Which is what I did. INTERVIEWER I wanted to ask about how you talk to people. … ALEXIEVICH Yes, we sit and we talk—about what interests me and about life in general. About love, about everything in the world. That way, what comes out is three-dimensional. If you cut straight to the part you need, which is what journalists do, it won’t be interesting, and it won’t be the truth, either. Not the whole truth. INTERVIEWER Do people always open up when you ask questions, or can questions get in the way? ALEXIEVICH You have to ask questions, of course. Your job is to scour away the banality and return people to their true selves, to make them face what they rarely tap into. With every new person, you have to find a new way to do it. When you ask an interesting question or you share what happened to you, you help people really think about what they’re saying and not just repeat whatever they’ve picked up from the newspaper. But not everybody is capable of it, not everyone wants to put themselves through that. Either the chemistry starts to kick in or it doesn’t. A person might be wonderful, but you can tell that the conversation just isn’t going to happen. You can try to push it, but it will be a product of your own intellect, rather than of that mysterious connection. Life doesn’t come from the mind. Some people I can call two years after our last conversation, and they’ll say, “Oh, Svetochka! I think of you all the time,” and we’ll start talking again. With others, that won’t happen. That doesn’t mean they’re not extraordinary people, just that you can’t connect with them. They might have some insight, but you don’t have the right antenna to pick up their signal. Source: The Paris Review Colorized Franco-Prussian war … the ruins of Strasbourg with a French photographer and his mobile dark room. Ralph Balson (1961) Matter Painting If you’ve scrolled this far, you know you want to click: Subscribe

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Sep 30 • 6:25 AM EDT • Politics • adamtooze.substack.com
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When “DEI” research is cut, what happens to community health?

“I’m just going to run to the grocery store!” How many times have we said this without thinking about it? For most of us, it's usually an easy walk or a short drive to get the cheese we forgot. In reality, though, 13% of the U.S. population (about 39 million people) live in “food deserts,” which means living more than a mile from a grocery store in urban areas and more than 10 miles in rural areas. This was the case for people in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where a quick run to buy food wasn’t an option. In the 1930s, federal maps marked the Hill as "hazardous" for lending, a practice known as redlining that steered investment away from Black neighborhoods. Decades of disinvestment followed, and residents went about 30 years without a nearby grocery store. This made it hard to keep healthy eating habits and contributed to chronic disease. When a grocery store finally opened in the area in 2013, researchers saw the opportunity and launched the PHRESH study, which initially compared the health of participants from the Hill district to those in the Homewood district. Over time, the study expanded to other factors such as brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Residents like Roderick Blair overcame initial hesitation to share their health data, trusting it would benefit their neighborhood. Then, in August 2026, the NIH abruptly canceled the study’s grant, citing that it was “subjective” and fell outside their scientific scope—an effect of the administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research like PHRESH can help determine what changes in a neighborhood actually improve health, so cutting it has left that question unanswered. Other canceled studies have examined health issues like maternal health, preterm birth rates, or sickle cell disease. Courts have reversed some of these grant cancellations, but not all of them. If we really want America to be healthier, research into why some communities get sicker than others is absolutely critical. The law that created the federal minority health research institute passed with bipartisan support in 2000. But these days, as evidenced by grant cancellations, the political shift in attitudes toward DEI means we often lose access to the health information we need to help all communities thrive. DEI vs. health equity vs. equality and the overlap (or lack thereof) The letters “DEI” evoke very different reactions depending on who you are in the U.S. DEI programs can address gender, disability, age, and other factors, but the fiercest debate centers on race. For some people, hearing DEI brings to mind policies that may have cost them a job or a college seat because they are white. Others see DEI as a matter of justice: a way to expand representation and opportunity for groups that have been historically marginalized. Both perspectives are rooted in lived experience, and both center on the same question: whether hiring and admissions practices are fair. Hiring and admission practices, though related, are not the same as health equity. Health equity is “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” It’s the recognition that some groups of people consistently experience worse health outcomes than others. For instance, black mothers die from pregnancy-related complications at three times the rate of white mothers, and rural Americans are more likely to die from issues such as heart disease and cancer. Equity is also often conflated with “equality,” which leads to misunderstanding of how to actually best support communities. Equality ignores the fact that we aren’t all starting life with the same resources or circumstances, whereas equity is about helping people get what they specifically need based on their situation so they have the chance to achieve the same outcome as anyone else. For example, if every household in Pittsburgh got a $30 grocery gift card, that would be equal. But during the decades the Hill District went without a grocery store, that card wouldn’t have helped much. Equity means making sure everyone can actually access a store in the first place. DEI policies can overlap with health equity in many ways. For example, they may help expand access to quality education and stable, well-paying jobs, which in turn can provide health insurance, safer housing, and improved finances—all of which can reduce health disparities. But to make that happen, we first need data to identify disparities in communities and to develop solutions that effectively address them. What we lose when the research stops Community data is important to health equity because: You can’t fix what you don’t see: Data show which communities are most affected by health factors such as infection, heart disease, and cancer. If we don’t know what is happening and where, then we can’t develop interventions to help. Poor health costs everyone: Chronic disease is expensive—both to the individual person and to the overall economy. Understanding what groups of people are most at risk allows us to develop interventions that can save everyone money. Disparities exist for many communities: Health equity includes disparities that exist due to a whole host of factors, such as family background, race and ethnicity, rural vs. suburban residence, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, and lower income. This means many Americans can benefit from research into differences in health outcomes and how to improve them. Trust is easy to lose: Some participants in the PHRESH study were initially vocal about their concerns about participating. But that trust was earned because the researchers kept their promises and centered their work on the community. When projects are canceled mid-cycle, researchers have no choice but to leave behind communities they had promised to help. This hurts trust in the long run. It’s also a very inefficient use of resources, and it will take significant time and effort to redo the work when the government realizes this work is important again. How should we talk about health equity? This is hard because the words “equity” and “DEI” are currently very politically charged. So whether you’re a public health professional, teacher, or friend, how we talk about this topic matters. The right framing can help people who might otherwise be skeptical see why health equity research is important and deserves funding. Here are some suggestions to help your conversations: Choose your words strategically: Who are you trying to reach with your message? Are they likely to be resistant to terms like “diversity” and “equity”? If so, find alternative words to use to still get the message across. It is frustrating to be in that position, but the goal of improving health is too important not to try to make inroads. Sometimes simply reframing can help the message reach those who need to hear it. Focus on the problem: The terms “health equity” and “DEI” are abstract. Make it more specific. For example, discuss differences in maternal death or ways to improve health outcomes in rural communities. These still have equity at their core but will likely be better understood by those you’re talking with. Focus on systems: Disparities exist, but if they are communicated poorly, people can mistakenly think the issue is the individual’s fault. Disparities are largely driven by failures of the system—such as lack of access to health care and a long legacy of racism. When discussing the disparities, frame them around these systemic issues to ensure blame isn’t placed on the individuals impacted. Tell stories: Personalize these policies by using stories from those impacted that connect to the data you’re trying to convey. This helps make the policies and outcomes more concrete and meaningful. Bottom line Some communities end up sicker than others. That’s just the facts. We can argue about the best way to do that research, but canceling it simply because it may be linked to DEI doesn’t make anyone healthier. It just leaves communities like the Hill district behind. And in the end, it causes us all to move backward in our efforts to improve health in this country. Love, EM Big thanks to MacKenzie Isaac & Legairre Radden, who reviewed this piece and generously shared their expertise and lived experience to help improve it. Dr. Liz Marnik, PhD, is Executive Director of The Evidence Collective and a science communicator and immunologist working at the intersection of public trust, science, and public health. To discuss communication training on topics like health equity and storytelling, email Liz at liz@yle.health or learn more on our website. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. The YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Your Local Epidemiologist is a reader-supported publication. 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PHS Grandparents Day

Grandparents and other family members joined students at Pleasanton High School for a special lunch to celebrate Grandparents Day. It marked a wonderful time filled with great conversations, good food

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Sep 30 • 1:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • pleasantonexpress.com
U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) Speaks at Hispanic Business Council

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) sits down for a conversation with the United States Hispanic Business Council in Edinburg, TX.

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Sep 30 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • c-span.org
Upstate bridge death ruled suicide, prompts mental health discussions

A man’s death at a Greenville County bridge has been ruled a suicide, sparking conversations about mental health challenges and available resources.

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Sep 29 • 5:39 PM EDT • Health • wyff4.com
The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control

A hit 1983 movie illustrates what computer scientists have long known: If you give an AI agent a goal but don’t control what it can and can’t do, you shouldn’t be surprised by what it does.

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Sep 29 • 5:11 PM EDT • Science • theconversation.com
The Family Business Advantage: Third Quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 explores how family businesses balance legacy and innovation

Photo by GFBJAnother successful Power Breakfast is in the books. The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal hosted its third quarterly Power Breakfast of 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Local leaders and decision-makers gathered to network and learn from the panel about how established principles drive long-term stability while allowing for operational evolution. The panel featured Managing Partner of Luigi’s Italian Chophouse & Bar, Nate Ernst; Inside Sales at Hubbard Supplyhouse, Mary Grace Hurley; Chief Operations Officer for Copiers Plus, Drew Smith; and CEO of Holmes Security Systems, Stephen Wheeler. The panel was moderated by Lauren Willets, director of the Family Enterprise Center at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Throughout the discussion, the panelists returned to a common idea: family businesses thrive when they preserve the relationships and values at their core while remaining open to change.Each panelist shared personal stories that carried practical lessons. Stephen Wheeler emphasized the role of relationships with customers and employees, saying, “What makes a family business successful today is relationships.” Mary Grace Hurley echoed Wheeler’s sentiment, describing relationships as a lasting inheritance, including a customer connection that began when she was young and continued into her working life. “If something’s given to you, that’s going to cost you too,” added Nate Ernst. He explained this philosophy by sharing that, in his view, earning responsibility builds credibility and confidence.Another hot topic was the idea of tradition versus change. For these businesses that have been around for a century or even more, it can be difficult to escape the “we’ve always done it this way” caveat, but these speakers emphasized how change has been an integral part of their growth and longevity. A family business can honor its history without being bound by it.“Innovation and tradition–they don’t have to be competing with one another,” shared Hurley. She pointed to changes in how businesses operate, including the adoption of computers and new management practices. Ernst stressed that adaptation is essential, while Wheeler described how his family’s electrical contracting business had evolved into a security-focused company. The details of the work may change, but identifying and upholding core values is key to embracing change while maintaining the character of a business. “I think it’s just important to remember why you started in the first place. What was your mission? What are your core values? And to reevaluate those,” shared Drew Smith.In addition to the first-hand accounts and wisdom shared by panelists, Moderator Lauren Willets recommended two novels during the panel for those seeking additional educational resources. Those two novels are “Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business with both Love and Logic”by Cathy Carroll and “In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business Is Personal” by Melissa Mitchell-Blitch. Preparing the next generation requires more than handing over a title or company. Wheeler argued that future leaders need genuine passion and a vested interest in the business. The panelists were in agreement that succession is a process, and there is not one clear answer for how to perfectly prepare for it. Leaders must cultivate readiness, keep communication open and make room for the next generation to earn responsibility while being sure not to neglect the business in the here and now. “Today’s Power Breakfast was one of our best events yet! Between the passion and in-depth knowledge of the panelists, the great audience questions and the guidance and expertise of Mrs. Willets, the conversation was both engaging and informative,” shared GFBJ Publisher Faith Hatton. “A lot of small businesses in Fayetteville are family-owned and grown, and it’s great to be able to spotlight some of the businesses that have stood the test of time by strengthening the next generation of leadership and preparing them for ownership. I hope everyone received some inspiration and ideas that they can bring back to their own businesses and organizations!”We thank everyone who attended this Power Breakfast and hope you’ll all join us for the next Power Breakfast on Dec. 8. Details about the event will be shared on our social media and in future email updates. To learn about becoming a Power Breakfast sponsor, contact the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal at 910.240.9697 or marketing@bizfayetteville.com.

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Sep 29 • 3:42 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
State Senate Democratic Committee: Robyn Vining earns Recombobulation Area endorsement, highlighting her effective legislative record

MADISON, WI – State Representative Robyn Vining’s campaign for State Senate has earned the endorsement of The Recombobulaiton Area and Dan Shafer. During their conversation on The Recombobulaiton Area podcast, Robyn and Dan highlighted her path to political life, her...

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Sep 29 • 2:31 PM EDT • Politics • wispolitics.com
Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America

Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream.

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Sep 29 • 12:27 PM EDT • Business • americanprogress.org
Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium: Art, Culture & Protecting the Everglades

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On this special episode of the Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium, host Michael Mutt brings together Tatjana Kolpus, Visiting Artist; Houston R. Cypress of Love The Everglades Movement; and Jared Jacobs, AICP of Everglades Earth Cycle. The conversation explores the connection between art, culture, science, and the Everglades, highlighting […]

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Sep 29 • 11:46 AM EDT • Science • communitynewspapers.com
Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'

Sylvester Stallone, known for his iconic role in "Rocky," reflects on his journey from underdog to Hollywood legend | WWL

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Sep 29 • 10:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'

Sylvester Stallone, known for his iconic role in "Rocky," reflects on his journey from underdog to Hollywood legend | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM

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Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.

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Sep 29 • 8:43 AM EDT • Sports • theconversation.com
Florida seeks input for first science standards revamp since 2008

The big story: For the first time in years, Florida is revamping its science standards. The conversation about what’s proposed is coming to Hillsborough County this evening.

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Sep 29 • 7:02 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com
Opinion: Well-being of Coloradans is strengthened by a commitment to arts and creativity

Public health conversations across the state need to be more than just the number of hospitals or the frequency of doctor visits.

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Sep 29 • 3:30 AM EDT • Health • coloradosun.com
Lamont, Fazio answer questions on business climate in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The two men running for governor made their case to the Amity Chamber of Commerce Monday morning. News 8’s Kent Pierce was the moderator of a conversation betw…

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Sep 28 • 5:42 PM EDT • Business • wtnh.com
The WPI Conversation: Why global health still needs external funding

Arnhold Institute of Global Health Director Rachel Vreeman on the continued need for global health funding in the wake of wide cuts

Josh Pate Thinks Florida Was Screwed Over in New Rankings

Despite a massive jump to eighth, critics argue the Gators' elite resume deserves more respect. A brutal October stretch will determine if Florida belongs in the playoff conversation.

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Sep 28 • 3:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Angel Reese Is Becoming a PROBLEM for the WNBA

Remember when people questioned whether Angel Reese could become a legitimate WNBA superstar? That conversation looks ridiculous right now. Reese has been dominant in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 16.4 points and 12.1 rebounds while rewriting the record books. She became the first player in WNBA history to grab 500 rebounds in…

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Sep 28 • 1:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dawg Sports on the Radio

There’s a lot to talk about regarding Georgia’s 41-13 win over Oklahoma. It should be a pretty fun conversation. That’s why I’ll be listening to the glockenspiel player from MaconDawg’s favorite U2 cover band (UAndYourMama2) on WFOY in St. Augustine(102.1 FM/1240 AM) this evening around 6:45 pm Eastern to talk Georgia Bulldog football on SportsNow with […]

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Sep 28 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Beach Institute, Savannah African Art Museum hosting community chat on women’s health

The Beach Institute and the Savannah African Art Museum are partnering to launch a community conversation focused on women’s health and wellness in October.

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Sep 28 • 10:55 AM EDT • Health • wtoc.com
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Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution

A lack of food is not the only cause of malnutrition. Poverty, disease, poor sanitation, climate pressures and limited access to healthcare also shape it.

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Sep 28 • 9:47 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
Commentary: Higher education plays an integral role in building the trust democracy requires

Democracy’s future will be shaped not only at the ballot box, but also in classrooms, community forums, and everyday conversations that help citizens better understand one another.

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Sep 28 • 9:45 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality

Leave for the non-birthing parent after a new baby arrives gives the family an opportunity to bond.

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Sep 28 • 9:04 AM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality

Leave for the non-birthing parent after a new baby arrives gives the family an opportunity to bond.

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Sep 28 • 8:41 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it

Capturing data about the timing and symptoms of menopause could help address many unanswered questions about this common yet ignored experience.

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Sep 28 • 8:41 AM EDT • Health • theconversation.com
How a UTC professor is helping first-year chemical engineering students explore career paths

What does a chemical engineer do? How can a student prepare for medical or pharmacy school? Where can students find people and resources to help answer those questions? Dr. Bradley Harris, head of UTC’s Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS), is helping students begin those conversations through A Moc’s First Year, a campuswide program designed to help incoming first-time, full-time undergraduates make connections to UTC, Chattanooga and one another.

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Brock Purdy Enters Intriguing Conversation After 49ers’ Week 3 Win

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a 3-0 start after beating the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3, 36-20, on Sept. 27 at Levi’s Stadium. Moreover, this start for the Niners has one analyst recognizing starting QB Brock Purdy as arguably one of the best players at his position. Purdy went 15-for-27 on his pass […] The post Brock Purdy Enters Intriguing Conversation After 49ers’ Week 3 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Meet ‘platypus man’ Harry Burrell. He transformed Australian science – and put on quite a show

A self-described ‘platypoditudinarian’, Burrell figured out how to keep these animals in captivity – which allowed them to be studied.

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What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key

By the time an Australian student is 15, they will have already spent as many as 11,000 hours at school. What happens here matters for their wellbeing.

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Player Health & Safety Across Sports and Borders: A Conversation with World Rugby's Dr. Éanna Falvey

NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills spoke with World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Dr. Éanna Falvey about how the NFL learns from and shares best practices in player health and safety with international counterparts.

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Player Health & Safety Across Sports and Borders: A Conversation with World Rugby's Dr. Éanna Falvey

NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills spoke with World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Dr. Éanna Falvey about how the NFL learns from and shares best practices in player health and safety with international counterparts.

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Anna Kendrick Is “Over the Moon” About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’

The 'Babies' actress covered George Clooney, 'Twilight' ("what the f*** am I doing here?") and 'Pitch Perfect's "revisionist history" in a career-spanning conversation at the Zurich Film Festival.

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The CTE conversation: What science actually knows (and what we don’t)

Brain injury fears are reshaping youth athletics, but scientists say the CTE conversation is missing key facts.

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Youth sports are broken. Reality TV and Kim Kardashian are cashing in.

The conversation about youth sports has made it to reality TV.

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Politics Unusual: NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Assemblymember Carroll

In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli about his campaign to reclaim his current office, as well as his political history. Also, a conversation with Assemblymember Robert Carroll about his push to bring the Olympic Games back to New York.

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ProTributeBands.com Clarifies Direct Booking Model for Corporate Event Entertainment Planners

SAN RAMON, CA - September 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -ProTributeBands.com, the curated booking and lead generation platform for high-end tribute bands, has outlined how its direct-booking structure works for event planners seeking corporate event entertainment. Under the model, bands featured on the platform negotiate terms and close each booking directly with the client, while ProTributeBands follows up to keep the transaction moving smoothly.The structure separates ProTributeBands.com from traditional booking agencies that insert themselves into every contract. Rather than acting as an intermediary that controls the final agreement, the platform connects event planners, performing arts centers, festivals, wedding clients, and private party hosts with pre-screened, national-act-caliber tribute acts, then steps back so the parties can settle details themselves. The platform maintains contact with both sides to ensure momentum is not lost during the process.Founded by David Victor, former guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the multiplatinum band BOSTON, ProTributeBands.com features tribute acts covering artists such as Queen, The Beatles, ABBA, Journey, The Eagles, and Pink Floyd. Selected bands receive optimized profile pages and booking leads generated through the platform."Event planners often assume a booking platform means another layer of negotiation and markup," said David Victor, Founder of ProTributeBands.com. "The approach here is different. The bands negotiate terms and close each booking directly, which keeps the conversation honest and the details accurate. The platform stays involved by following up so nothing stalls between the first inquiry and the signed agreement."The direct-booking method reflects how corporate and private event planning typically operates. Planners frequently need to confirm technical requirements, stage dimensions, scheduling, and performance specifics with the people who will actually be on stage. By allowing those conversations to happen between the client and the band, the model aims to reduce miscommunication that can occur when information passes through a third party.ProTributeBands.com applies a screening process before an act appears on the platform, focusing on production quality, musicianship, and readiness for larger venues. The company ranks tribute bands across categories including Queen, The Beatles, The Eagles, Journey, Pink Floyd, and BOSTON tributes, drawing on performance quality and audience response.The ProTributeBands guide to hiring a tribute band offers additional context for planners weighing these decisions, covering topics such as understanding the audience and event, assessing entertainment value, viewing an act in person before hiring, and reviewing rider and insurance requirements. The guide addresses the practical considerations planners face when selecting an act for a corporate function, festival, or private celebration."A tribute production for a corporate audience has to hold the room the same way a headline act would," Victor said. "The vetting exists so planners can trust that the act they see listed can deliver at that level, and the direct-booking structure lets them confirm every detail with the band before committing."ProTributeBands.com serves clients across the United States and abroad, working with tribute acts that perform at performing arts centers, summer concert series, product launches, corporate parties, private parties, and wedding receptions. The platform also accepts artist submissions from tribute bands seeking consideration for inclusion. The company operates online at protributebands.com.###For more information about ProTributeBands.com, contact the company here:ProTributeBands.comDavid Victor(925) 236-0217hello@protributebands.com11040 Bollinger Canyon Road Suite E-938, San Ramon, CA 94582

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Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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NAMI Miami-Dade’s Reel Minds Film Festival Returns October 10, World Mental Health Day, Using the Power of Film to Change the Conversation Around Mental Health

Eight short films will bring stories of resilience, recovery and lived experience to the screen MIAMI, FL – September 23, 2026 – In recognition of World Mental Health Day,the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade County will harness the power of film and storytelling to raise awareness and spark dialogue around mental health with […]

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Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’

School personnel in Detroit and community members in Flint reported concerns about teens experiencing mental health conditions.

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Why the U.S. Chamber Shows Up at UNGA: Connecting American Business to the World

Motorcades, boardrooms, and billion-dollar conversations: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Chief International Affairs Officer reflects on what the UN General Assembly really means for American business and global growth.

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New Haywood Mall mural aims to spark mental health conversations

A new mural outside of Haywood Mall honors the late son of Walt's Waltz founder Susan Crooks. It will serve as a reminder of hope for the community.

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As RFK Jr. Opens Inquiry On Disputed Health Effects Of Cellphone Radiation, What Does Science Tell Us About Radiofrequency Emissions?

The Trump Administration aims to “identify gaps in our knowledge.” But it's not clear this investigation will add much to the conversation beyond what scientific studies have already shown.

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As RFK Jr. Opens Inquiry On Disputed Health Effects Of Cellphone Radiation, What Does Science Tell Us About Radiofrequency Emissions?

The Trump Administration aims to “identify gaps in our knowledge.” But it's not clear this investigation will add much to the conversation beyond what scientific studies have already shown.

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The Real Threat From Political AI Isn't Lies

New evidence suggests that AI can gain a persuasive advantage by producing far more information far faster than people can respond. Democratic safeguards should make that advantage visible and give citizens control over the tempo.

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2nd Congressional District: Republican Kelley Dennison

The political newcomer, 27, said she wants more people from her generation, Gen Z, to join the political conversation.

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Veteran carries golf clubs across Iowa to start conversations about mental health

For the retired U.S. Army Ranger, the clubs are a way to connect with fellow veterans along the route.

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Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying

After testing got underway in January, Google Messages is finally widely rolling out a new long-press menu in conversations.

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Iranian president claims Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health, able to govern

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discusses Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health and his conversations with him on ‘Special Report.’

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Axios House: The business case for taking water seriously

Water has moved beyond solely a sustainability conversation to become a business strategy.

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Sept. 24 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 24 - Karaoke at Hy-Da Way at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 - LincCon Gaming Convention at Les & Jim’s Sept. 26 …

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CBS Sports believes Florida has entered SEC contender conversation

CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli believes Florida has closed the gap on several SEC contenders following the Gators' 3-0 start under Jon Sumrall.

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Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain

Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.

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STC Trustees Take Leadership Roles on Core Committees

The duties of a South Texas College Board of Trustee expand past once-a-month meetings and event appearances, with committee involvement where most large decisions are made and crucial conversations that impact the college, students, faculty and staff are held.

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Science that makes you laugh? Canadian engineers win Ig Nobel Technology Prize for 3D ‘necroprinting’ with mosquitoes

The team printed a honeycomb and a Canadian maple leaf, both roughly the size of a single grain of sand.

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Science that makes you laugh? Canadian engineers win Ig Nobel Technology Prize for 3D ‘necroprinting’ with mosquitoes

The team printed a honeycomb and a Canadian maple leaf, both roughly the size of a single grain of sand.

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Oprah Winfrey reveals the biggest ‘mistake’ of her career (exclusive)

Oprah Winfrey reflects on her career in Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive clip from her conversation with LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth.

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Ask the Expert: How AI Is Changing Health Care

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Artificial intelligence is front and center in many conversations right now—whether you love it or hate it—some doctors argue it can be used to benefit the healthcare system greatly. As part of the “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis, 7NEWS spoke with a doctor to learn […]

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OpenAI’s breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expressed “Australia’s extreme concern about this incident,” in a conversation with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman.

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Five Takeaways: Commercial Real Estate Market

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Alicia Barbieri, co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, to discuss the commercial real estate market.

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An AI model has found a new ‘CRISPR-like’ biological system. Here’s what it means for science

After coding, mathematics and chatbots, AI companies are setting their sights on the messy world of biology.

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Billy Bush joins Fox News Media as a contributor

Billy Bush, the veteran on-air host whose career was derailed by a crude off-camera conversation he had with President Donald Trump in 2005, has signed on as a contributor to

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Now AI is trying to gobble up dinner reservations

A venture capitalist got banned from Resy for using a personal AI assistant, opening up a conversation about how bots may make dining out a headache for diners and restaurateurs alike.

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Chatbots are still falling short in mental health conversations with kids

Chatbots will sometimes offer up diagnoses or risky advice, a new study found, despite claims from AI companies to have improved safety.

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YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts

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Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one-size-fits-all way to increase your intake

Americans aren’t getting enough fiber in their diets. Luckily, there is a plethora of ways you can increase your daily dose of fiber without upsetting your stomach or breaking the bank.

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2 midterm elections that brought on new eras in US politics

Two 19th-century elections are a reminder that a sizable midterm shift, like the one expected in November, can signal long-lasting changes in American politics that set the country in a new direction.

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At Rutgers, Talking Across Difference Aims for Civil Dialogue in a Divisive Political Climate

An initiative at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is helping students develop the skills and confidence to engage in meaningful conversations during an era marked by political polarization, social division and declining trust in democratic institutions. Through Talking Across Difference, a program developed within the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics during the 2024-2025 academic year, students, faculty and staff are learning how to engage in productive conversations

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Leadership, politics and life with Eido Walny

Steve Scaffidi sits down with estate-planning attorney and Bayside Village President Eido Walny for a wide-ranging conversation about building a career,

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Women's Health Care Affordability Challenges

As health care costs dominate the national political conversation, our 2026 KFF Women’s Health Survey shows the toll those costs are taking on women. Our new nationally representative survey of women and men ages 18–64 finds costs remain a major barrier for women, specifically — causing everything from delayed care to rationed medications to cuts in spending on basic needs.

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Q&A: Kai Ryssdal on his time at Marketplace, the politics of the economy, public media & more

Ryssdal joined Morning Edition host Bob Pavlovich for a conversation ahead of two stops in Louisiana this week.

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Nine political books to inspire young people

From George Orwell to Alastair Campbell, our experts recommend books that will inspire youth into thinking politically.

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BizTrip AI Brings Business Travel Booking Directly Into Claude and ChatGPT

SAN FRANCISCO, September 23, 2026--BizTrip AI, makers of agentic AI for corporate travel management, today announced that its core trip-planning and booking experience is now available natively inside both Claude and ChatGPT. The integration uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — specifically MCP "apps," which support rich, interactive rendering directly in a chat conversation — allowing travelers to search, compare, and book business travel without switching to a separate app or website.

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Mental Health Crusaders launch community talks in Flint

A new effort in Flint is bringing people together to have open conversations about mental health, addiction and recovery.

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Banijay Entertainment Execs to Headline Keynote Conversation at MIPCOM Cannes

The two top Banijay Entertainment executives will headline a keynote conversation at MIPCOM Cannes on Oct. 12. Chairman Jeff Zucker and CEO Marco Bassetti will be together on stage for the first time since the $8.5 billion merger between Banijay and All3Media closed in July, creating what the combined company says is the world’s largest … Continue reading "Banijay Entertainment Execs to Headline Keynote Conversation at MIPCOM Cannes"

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Grand Theft Auto: players are voting, debating, protesting and making political decisions

It can become a way for gamers who haven’t previously shunned politics to engage.

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Urbandale to host Civility Dialogues event today

A community conversation focused on how people can disagree without losing the ability to work together and finding common ground will take place today at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center. The free Civility Dialogues event will feature Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation and former Iowa governor and U.S. secretary…

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Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba Now In “MVP Discussion”

Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba now finds himself in the MVP conversation after two outstanding weeks to being the NFL season. Last year, Smith-Njigba won the Offensive Player of the Year after tallying 1829 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns. However, after two games in the 2026 NFL season, Smith-Njigba has 277 yards and 4 touchdowns. […] The post Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba Now In “MVP Discussion” appeared first on HEAVY.

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WATCH LIVE: Judy Woodruff and Jamelle Bouie discuss the freedom of the press at Monticello

This event streams live at 6 p.m ET on Sept 21, 2026 in the player above. More about the event: At a pivotal moment for the nation, this conversation will consider the role of journalism in sustaining a free society and the challenges facing the press in 2026 and beyond. The evening will feature a conversation between award-winning journalist Judy Woodruff and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Monticello’s 2026-2027 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow.

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Kate McKenzie interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Tony Stang sits down with Kate McKenzie, CEO of Local Journalism Matters, to talk about the behind-the-scenes world of journalism, the stories reporters carry with them, and what the future of local news might look like at Illinois Times. It is a conversation about journalism, community and why telling the stories of a place still matters.

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Science guy Nye added to play-Bill at IU Auditorium

The IU Union Board will host “A Conversation with Bill Nye” Oct. 15.

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Sep 21 • 10:06 AM EDT • Science • idsnews.com
HealthTrust Helps Lead Main-Stage Conversation at 2026 Healthcare Sessions

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 21, 2026--

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Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem

Creating a quieter environment can improve your health – but you have to know what you’re listening for.

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How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue. How did this happen?

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Sep 21 • 8:37 AM EDT • Politics • theconversation.com
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Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations

Three experts from Rice will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.

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Sep 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.rice.edu
Kora and guitar meet in cross-cultural collaboration

Mandingue musician Ballaké Sissoko and British folk artist Piers Faccini will share the College of the Atlantic Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center stage in musical conversation on Monday, Sept.

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Sep 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ellsworthamerican.com
Opinion: If you’ve stopped talking with your political opposite, you’re missing out on a lot of fun

When’s the last time you had a conversation with your political opposite where you learned something and maybe even had fun? I dare you to try.

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Sep 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Why is trust in science important?

STAT's Alex Hogan sits down for an in-depth conversation with our new trust-in-science reporter, Nicholas Florko, on the latest episode of STATus Report.

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Sep 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • statnews.com
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Why is trust in science important?

STAT's Alex Hogan sits down for an in-depth conversation with our new trust-in-science reporter, Nicholas Florko, on the latest episode of STATus Report.

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Sep 21 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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