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Google’s $180 Fitbit Edge makes a bet on smartwatch fatigue
Google draws a sharper line between Fitbit and Pixel Watch.
Let's Do Lunch!: Episode 12: Dr. Regan Bailey from ICON Health talks nutrition, makes healthy snack
Tune in to today's episode of Let's Do Lunch!, featuring Dr. Regan Bailey from ICON Health! She discussed food as medicine and whipped up a healthy snack!
New restaurant to take over Luchita’s, Coyoacan spaces at Shaker Square
Francisco Lujano, who was a co-owner of Luchita’s Mexican Restaurant, owns Gordozz Tacos and Bar in Shaker Square.
Woman charged with throwing, pushing toddler at Auburn business
Larri Alexis Webb is charged with willful abuse of a child, according to Auburn police.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: What is pneumonic plague? UVA health expert discusses concerns after Siberia lab death
The death has raised questions about what happened and how, and whether the disease poses a risk to the United States.
I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up
Apple’s new HomeView faces steep competition from Amazon and Google’s well-established smart displays. Here’s what I think, based on my past reviews.
Apple CEO John Ternus on Early Foldables: 'Kind of Cheap and Crappy'
In a recent interview with TIME, Apple CEO John Ternus described some early foldable smartphones as feeling "kind of cheap and crappy". Samsung released its first foldable in 2019, but Apple opted to take its time and has now developed the iPhone Duo with a premium design and a barely-noticeable display crease.
Atrium Health to invest $340 million to expand regional behavioral health
Atrium Health is committing $340 million over five years to expand behavioral health services across the Charlotte region.
Op-ed: Healthcare affordability debate misses insurers’ bad behavior
Premiums for small groups and individuals continue to skyrocket.
Opinion: Socialism’s promises sound familiar. So does the track record.
Illinois has already tried to address high costs, limited access, and economic insecurity through government. Before giving it more control in the hope that this time will be different, we should reckon honestly with what that experience has actually produced.
State lawmakers react to IDHS decision to preserve some beds at Choate Mental Health Center
Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant (R-Murpysboro) and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) say a new plan for Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna does not go far enough.
Aspirus Health sees trend of younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer
“We’re seeing more breast cancer cases in younger women than we did in the past, and there isn’t one simple reason why,” Dr. Huang said.
Wisconsin Science Festival returns with free STEAM events
Wisconsin Science Festival returns with free STEAM events
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM
A lot of the speed improvements are thanks to smarter ways to manage memory and PC resources.
Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Nutritionist shares health benefits of pumpkins, pumpkin seeds
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the health benefits of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Docktober invites folks to join citizen scientists in peeking under docks
In the month of October, naturalist Luan Roberts organizes events and encourages everyone to look at the wildlife living under their local docks and report what they see. She's on a mission to get more people involved in the emerging citizen science known as “dock fouling.”
GenomeWeb Best Places to Work Winner (101-250 Employees): Health Advances
Life science consulting company Health Advances has won GenomeWeb's Best Places to Work award in the 101-250 employee category.
GenomeWeb Best Places to Work Winner (26-50 Employees): Genomate Health
Genomate Health, a Cambridge-based computational oncology company, has won GenomeWeb's Best Places to Work award in the 26-50 employee category for the second consecutive year.
Science Says You Don't Have to Be (That) Smart to Get Rich
Research shows three things matter a lot more, and each is something you can better develop.
Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations
The $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon's wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.
Why the LDS Church can wade into abortion politics — and even donate money — without risking its tax-exempt status
Here’s why the LDS and Catholic churches can weigh in on abortion politics without fear of repercussions from the IRS.
Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices, starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has launched its first new AI devices since its acquisition, including an updated wearable and a credit-card-sized recorder that attaches to smartphones. The devices can summarize conversations, create to-do lists, and integrate with Alexa and Amazon shopping, with prices starting at $74.99.
Inside Business Matters: A transplant’s perspective on CNY, plus news on a local AI startup (how to sign up)
Every Thursday, the Business Matters newsletter gathers Syracuse.com’s most insightful, noteworthy business journalism for readers.
Carle Health encourages moderation during holiday season
With the holiday season approaching, enjoying your favorite treats may be challenging, but practicing moderation and portion control can help manage those cravings.
Vermont seasonal businesses try to make ends meet in a short window
From apple picking to finding the perfect pumpkin, business owners rely on customers to make their year-round work worthwhile.
Wisconsin Science Festival returns with free STEAM events
The 16th Wisconsin Science Festival returns with more than 800 events planned throughout the state through Oct. 25 at venues such as museums, libraries and schools.
Woodbridge neighborhood gets another 60 units of affordable housing
Canfield Parks Apartments is a project from the nonprofit Woodbridge Neighborhood Development and Cinnaire Solutions.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Record high diesel, Social Security adjustment, more moving money out of savings
Diesel comes down but is still high, the Social Security cost of living adjustment, and more move money out of their savings accounts. Here's the Morning Business Report for Oct. 15.
Why health systems are putting big bucks behind family caregivers
CARE Act laws require hospitals to provide training and information to family members caring for patients at home.
Inside the Browns’ $70M plan to upgrade player facilities in Berea
The renovation will expand the locker room and player lounge, upgrade meeting and dining spaces, and address facilities that have drawn criticism from players.
Business taxes explained: City of Savannah to host resource event
The City of Savannah’s Revenue Department is hosting Business Tax 101 on Thursday, a resource event for current business owners and anyone thinking of becoming one.
Inside a $4M estate with its own golf hole
Plus, where to go pumpkin picking this season.
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandal
While Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office.
Battery-free smart glasses monitor your health using blink energy
Your eyes blink roughly 14 to 20 times a minute, and every one of those movements is wasted energy. Engineers at Northwestern University have found a way to put that motion energy to work, powering a pair of battery-free health-sensing glasses.
How did political campaigns get so expensive?
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and it’s gearing up to be the most expensive election in American history. So how did we get here, where every election feels more expensive than the last? Today on the show, we’re exploring what’s causing the flood of money into our politics. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Bad economics, smart politics –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media by subscribing to 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.
Las Vegas Arts District businesses form coalition to help at-risk youth
Following a deadly shooting, downtown Arts District businesses formed a coalition to connect at-risk youth with jobs and mentorship.
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Several Valley restaurants were cited by health inspectors this week for handling food without washing hands and for keeping food at dangerous temperatures.
College Station business owner calls for wider input on Harvey District plan
A College Station business owner says the Harvey District plan needs every one to participate to succeed.
Judge orders Benson student to remain in mental health facility, for now
Wednesday marked the third hearing to decide whether the student should remain at a mental health facility or be transferred to a juvenile detention center. But it saw a dramatic last-second reversal, with the student only minutes away from being taken into custody to a local detention center.
Kauai residents hope reopening of state park will boost business after hurricane
Community partners consider the reopening of Ha'ena State Park a milestone that could add momentum to the island’s long road to recovery.
Health leaders ponder ways to boost confidence in science-backed public health
Trust in the U.S. healthcare system has plummeted in recent years.
Health leaders ponder ways to boost confidence in science-backed public health
Trust in the U.S. healthcare system has plummeted in recent years.
NC treasurer’s decision could raise costs for state employees using Atrium Health
The change is set to take effect in 2027.
Hospital systems form partnership, plan to expand healthcare access
CaroMont and Duke said the goal is to bring more advanced medical care closer to where people live.
Your Business Probably Has More Data Than Insight by Nathan Tayloe
Most businesses know more about themselves than they ever have. Leaders have access to financial reports, sales pipelines, customer data, employee metrics, website analytics, and dashboards for almost every part of the organization. CRMs track every stage of the sales process. Marketing platforms report results in real time. AI can analyze and summarize enormous amounts of information in seconds. Yet I've sat in plenty of meetings where all of that information is available, and some of the most important questions are still surprisingly difficult to answer. What's actually working? Why are customers choosing us? Where are we losing opportunities? What should we do differently? Having the data and understanding what it means are two very different things. More Information Doesn't Always Create More Clarity Over the past decade, businesses have invested heavily in visibility, and that's a good thing. We can understand performance with a level of detail that would have been unimaginable not long ago. But there's an unintended consequence. The easier something becomes to measure, the easier it is to assume it must be important. Website traffic goes up, so that looks positive. Leads increase, so marketing appears to be working. Sales activity climbs, so the pipeline looks healthy. Maybe. The numbers tell us what happened. Understanding why it happened, whether it matters, and what we should do next still requires judgment. Not Everything That Matters Fits on a Dashboard Consider a customer who ultimately contacts your company through Google. The data may attribute that lead to search. What it may not show is that the customer heard about you from a colleague six months earlier, saw your company mentioned in an industry publication, followed one of your employees on LinkedIn, and read several reviews before finally searching for your company. Google may have produced the click. It didn't necessarily create the decision. This happens throughout a business. Some of the things that matter most are difficult to reduce to a single metric: Why your best customers stay Why talented employees choose your company Why a prospect trusts one provider over another Why one service is gaining momentum while another isn't Why the market perceives your business the way it does Data can help answer those questions, but it needs context. Better Decisions Start With Better Questions One of the easiest traps for leaders is starting with the information in front of them rather than the decision they're trying to make. Instead of opening a dashboard and asking, "What does the data show?" it can be more useful to start with a different set of questions: What are we trying to understand? What decision are we trying to make? What would we need to know to make that decision confidently? That changes the role of data. Instead of looking at every number available and searching for meaning, you're using information to understand something specific about the business. Information Still Requires Judgment More sophisticated analytics and AI will continue to give leaders access to better information, faster. That's valuable, but I don't think it reduces the importance of experience and judgment. If anything, it increases it. Someone still has to decide which numbers deserve attention, which patterns matter, what context might be missing, and when the data isn't telling the whole story. The goal isn't to know more about your business simply because you can. It's to understand your business well enough to make better decisions. Good data can tell you what happened. Good leadership has to decide what it means. — Learn more about how we help organizations turn business, customer, and marketing insights into smarter strategies at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Recruitment and retention take center stage at UPHS-Marquette Rural Health Showcase
About 50 future doctors and healthcare providers displayed their quality improvement projects they've worked on as residents on Wednesday
Political science professor breaks down how redistricting changes Memphis’ representation in Washington
Memphis was once entirely contained in one congressional district, District 9. US Rep. Steve Cohen attracted funding, resources, and federal representation specific to Memphis.
WNC SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON SPACE X
THE SPACE-X ROCKET THAT WE SAW STREAK ACROSS THE UPSTATE SKY YESTERDAY MORNING HAD A LOCAL SCIENCE EXPERIMENT ON BOARD.
Docktober invites folks to join citizen scientists in peeking under docks
In the month of October, naturalist Luan Roberts organizes events and encourages everyone to look at the wildlife living under their local docks and report what they see. She's on a mission to get more people involved in the emerging citizen science known as “dock fouling.”
Prichard Senior Center, Housing Authority host senior health fair
Wednesday's event offered flu shots and wellness information for seniors.
Surry training business helps ‘salty’ pups build skills for 10 years
With a decade under its belt, Thurston and her four other trainers have worked with more than 7,000 dogs.
Kansas business owner sentenced for spending employee’s tax withholdings on cars, mansions and gambling
A Kansas business owner has been sentenced to prison for employment tax crimes.
Nebraska holds first public hearings on ballot initiatives, including school sports measure
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office held the first of several public hearings Wednesday on proposed ballot measures that voters will decide on in the Nov. 3 general election.
City of Davenport adopts new occupational health contract
Davenport City Council approved a resolution to provide full on-site occupational health services for city workers.
Science behind frost and when the metro typically sees its first frost
First Alert 6 Meteorologist Bo Fogal describes the science behind frost and the first chance of frost this weekend.
South County police business group honors officers, awards scholarships
The South County Police Business Association recognized officers of the year and awarded scholarships to children of officers during its annual police awards and scholarship lunch.
Delta County students immerse themselves in the sciences for Mind Trekkers
Students turned the U.P. State Fairgrounds into a hands-on science lab on Wednesday with an interactive learning experience.
Widespread power outage hits Central City, prompting several business closures
A widespread power outage in Central City has forced multiple local businesses to close their doors for the day.
Mayoral candidate Jim Schmitt hosts roundtable with Green Bay business owners
The discussion focused on what business owners say is making it harder to run their businesses downtown.
Applications open for Hurricane Lowell business recovery grants
The Kauai Hurricane Lowell program will offer one-time grants of $5K or $10K to eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits.
Mayoral candidate Jim Schmitt hosts roundtable with Green Bay business owners
Jim Schmitt, former Green Bay mayor and current mayoral candidate, hosted a roundtable with downtown Green Bay business owners on Wednesday morning.
Longtime Nashville entertainment reporter, Montgomery native Jimmy Carter dies
Longtime Nashville Entertainment Reporter and Montgomery native Jimmy Carter has died. He was 73.
Neil Howard joins Bespoke Sports & Entertainment
Bespoke Sports & Entertainment is augmenting its senior staff, with the hire of Neil Howard as VP experiential. Howard, who was at MKTG from 2006-2025 rising to SVP, working on Toyota and other accounts will be based in Charlotte and become part of Bespoke’s senior leadership team.
Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
Apple and Schneider's smart thermostat uses your iPhone to adjust temperatures and can shift energy use to cheaper, cleaner hours.
Jimmy Carter, entertainment personality dies
Former Nashville Entertainment reporter and Montgomery native Jimmy Carter has died.
Gainesville businesses propose opening new courthouse parking garage during off-hours
Business owners want Alachua County to open the garage on nights and weekends
Cleveland’s University Circle CDC announces rebranding
The announcement comes ahead of the nonprofit's start of executing its new master plan for the neighborhood.
Lake County health district issues warning of ‘possible exposure to measles’
The Lake County General Health District is warning the public Wednesday of a “possible exposure to measles” in the county.
Monte Ahuja gives Cleveland State $10M to reinvent business college
The donation will help CSU update its business programs to prepare students for a workplace increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and other new technologies.
In Final Four homecoming, Detroit organizers tout opportunities of citywide event
Spartans coach Tom Izzo hopes the April event helps the city make its case for another Final Four.
Johnson survives City Council veto override attempt by a single vote
The failed veto override comes a week before Johnson unveils his plan to close a $882 million 2027 budget gap
Salt Lake City’s massive downtown sports district gets its big reveal. Take a look.
Smith Entertainment Group released renderings of their downtown sports, entertainment, culture, and convention complex on Wednesday.
Opinion: ICE is making it harder for local police to do their jobs
Increased ICE operations are “squeezing” local law enforcement officers.
Online requests now available for GCHD COMPASS mobile health unit
Visits from the Genesee County Health Department’s COMPASS mobile health unit can now be requested online.
MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson Area Business and Professional Women and Excelsior Theatre Company
Mary Jo Middlebrooks, with the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women and Excelsior Theatre Company, joined our show to talk about to upcoming Ghost A-Walkin Tour and Dinner.
In Good Health: Are We Solving Hearing Loss?
For those experiencing hearing loss, being able to discern the speech of other people in noisy environments can be frustrating. And hearing aids often don’t convey sound in every situation.Hearing loss affects 37.5 million adults in this country. And rates of hearing loss increase with age. Some 10 percent of those over the age of 55 have hearing loss that qualifies as a disability. And just over half of all people over the age of 75 have disabling hearing loss.In this edition of “In Good Health,” we talk about the health issues that most affect us and put your questions to the experts. This time, we tackle hearing loss.Here are some resources shared by our experts during this discussion:- HearAdvisor.com – a hearing aid comparison and review site- Hear & Beyond by Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan – a guide to navigating hearing loss- Hearing Number app – a free smartphone app by Johns Hopkins University for measuring how much sound you can hearFind more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Juice bar closed until further notice after car slams into building
A juice bar announced that it will remain closed until further notice after a car rammed into the business on Wednesday.
Open for Business: Osteria Sierra, Tahoe Provisions inside Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Osteria Sierra offers a modern take on Italian cuisine.
Longtime Panthers player returns after battling serious health condition
Right tackle Taylor Moton experienced a “multitude” of blood clots in one lung.
Prime Concepts Detroit adds burger-focused Stoli’s restaurant in West Bloomfield
The casual restaurant will serve burgers, comfort food and late-night bites in a departure from the group's typical offerings.
Smith Entertainment Group shares vision for reimagined Salt Lake City downtown
Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled the plans for a 4-block, 35-acre development that’s linked to the renovation of Delta Center and will reshape Salt Lake City’s downtown.
New woman-owned aesthetics business opens in Reno
VVW Aesthetics offers technology not available elsewhere in northern Nevada.
Apple HomeView Has These 15 Apps, Some CarPlay Apps and Widgets Also Supported
Apple's tech specs page for its all-new HomeView smart home hub contains a list of all of the built-in Apple apps available on the device. While it has no App Store, the HomeView can also display some CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a paired iPhone. This includes Audiobooks, Apple Music Classical, Apple News, and Apple TV, along with third-party apps such as Spotify, according to WIRED.
Inside the ad model behind Issa Rae’s microdramas—and why Poppi and Sol de Janeiro are buying in
As microdramas gain traction as an entertainment format, Issa Rae’s media company, Hoorae, is pitching advertisers on its short-form series as media buys, not social media campaigns.
Red hot: Heat’s business growth supports rising valuation
The Miami Heat added $2.02B to their valuation over the past 12 months, per Sportico’s October 2026 NBA valuations, making them the fastest growing franchise in the NBA.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Jason O’Connell’s suspected use of the specs to aid his speech in the Senedd reignites debate over the AI-enabled devices
New offer available for Venture X Business cardholders
If you have the Capital One Venture X Business, you may be eligible for an up to $500 credit when booking through Capital One Business Travel.
Op-ed: Brooklyn’s empty storefronts should become on-ramps for M/WBEs
A June analysis by New York City Comptroller Mark Levine found approximately 15,700 vacant storefronts citywide.
Novant Health unveils possible plans for 70-bed Rock Hill hospital
Novant Health released a possible look at a 70-bed hospital in Rock Hill.
Rush, Endeavor to merge, creating the largest health system in Chicago
As part of the merger, Endeavor will establish $1 billion fund for community health, clinical advances and academic medicine and research.
Rush, Endeavor to merge, creating the largest health system in Chicago
As part of the merger, Endeavor will establish $1 billion fund for community health, clinical advances and academic medicine and research.