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Minnesota health dept. urges people to get measles vaccine amid outbreaks
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging people to get vaccinated for measles if they haven’t already. The guidance comes amid two unrelated outbreaks of measles since mid-September in rural Fillmore and Todd counties. Minnesota has had 42 recorded cases of measles in 2026, already exceeding the total of 26 cases in 2025. The year […]
'Got to keep working': DNC chair expresses cautious confidence for midterms
DNC chair Ken Martin said people who previously voted for President Donald Trump are now fleeing him
'Got to keep working': DNC chair expresses cautious confidence for midterms
DNC chair Ken Martin said people who previously voted for President Donald Trump are now fleeing him
'Got to keep working': DNC chair expresses cautious confidence for midterms
DNC chair Ken Martin said people who previously voted for President Donald Trump are now fleeing him
Political heavyweights campaign in Michigan amid crucial Senate race
The most recent Decision Desk HQ polling numbers show El-Sayed holds a 4% advantage over Rogers.
Hollywood Layoffs: Netflix, Skydance and UMG Cut Jobs
Hollywood faces widespread layoffs as Netflix, Universal Music Group and Skydance announce job cuts amid major industry changes.
Trump administration sues California to block counting of alleged noncitizen mail ballots
The Trump administration sued California election officials Thursday, asking a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month's midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed.
The WET Science Center’s fall lineup brings the outdoors inside
With rain in the forecast and cooler temperatures, it’s time to find affordable ways to have fun inside. The WET Science Center is ready to help! Most middle schoolers in …
NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 Disappears From Its Marketplace, Adding Fuel To Discontinuation Rumors
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 has disappeared from its Marketplace amid production halts, as reports suggest it may be replaced by the upcoming RTX 5080 24 GB.
Kelly Clarkson returns to the stage amid feud with Brooklyn store: ‘Are you all ready for a good night?’
The “Since U Been Gone” singer and the home goods store Art of Play have been locked in a dayslong fight over an animatronic bird.
Ahead of the midterms, Alaskans’ phones are blowing up with political calls and texts
The messages are a cheap, easy way to fundraise, get out the vote and collect data, but some people are exhausted by the constant messaging.
IP Saves the Day On Streaming
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get started, I wanted to highlight a new idea I saw from Real Good AI, proposing a ratings system for AI use. (H/T to Anthony Kaufman’s article highlighting this.) It would look something like this: In general, I think that this is a solid, middle-ground solution that should appease both the pro-AI camp (who love AI) and the anti-AI camp (who wants to know if what they’re watching didn’t come from humans). Regardless of your feelings on AI/LLMs—I’ll never use it for my writing—transparency is often the best solution to many problems. In general, I think way more media outlets need to be using way more AI disclosures. My quick “Yes and...” to this idea: what about ads? In particular, I hate it when I see or hear ads that are obviously AI-generated, but a person or voice says, “I used this product”. AI doesn’t use products! Just today, I watched a YouTube ad where a “person” said they use some sort of rain wind chime...but that’s not a real person! They didn’t use this product. (Especially since the video of the wind chime itself also appeared to be AI-generated...) I believe most traditional advertising already has standards like this anyway.1 Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re covering the week of 14-Sep, and then next issue, I’ll be fully caught up with Nielsen’s new release schedule. In the future, I plan to put out Streaming Ratings Reports each Monday after Nielsen’s Thursday releases. Overall, we had some big new shows this week, like Prime Video’s Reacher spinoff_, Neagley_, which is off to a big, big start, and Netflix’s latest in its Monster anthology, which is their largest opening since June and the second-largest since One Piece came out in March. All that, plus Slow Horses returns, the trio of returning shows (Lioness, Reacher and Ted Lasso) continue to dominate the top tens, Paramount+’s latest crime drama, a big whiff for a Netflix original film and a precipitous drop for Netflix film charts, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of September 14th to September 20th 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - IP For the TV Win Can I use the dirty word of entertainment journalism right now? IP. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone I said it. But IP works at the box office, and we’ve seen some evidence it works in TV too. Not as well, and not all the time—no absolutes here!—but often enough. And glancing at the Nielsen top ten…it worked this week! Take Prime Video, who has a monster hit in the crime drama Reacher. Would a spinoff work for that show? Yep! They binge-released Neagley, about a detective from the original Reacher series, and its eight episodes debuted to 29.6 million hours. Here’s how it stacks up to Reacher, one of Prime Video’s biggest shows: That’s great. Nearly as strong as Reacher’s opening! (Both shows started with eight, binge-released episodes, so this comparison is apples-to-apples.) Notably, Prime Video scheduled the debut of Neagley to overlap with Reacher’s most recent season, to help drive tune-in. Obviously, I love smart release strategies like that. And even though I wrote “obviously”, it’s not really that obvious, since streamers don’t often take advantage of natural overlaps like this_._2 Other data backs how well Neagley performed. It opened at second place on Samba TV for two weeks and got 51.7 million hours on Luminate. That’s the eleventh biggest opening on Luminate since May of 2024 and tied with Bridgerton’s third season opening. That’s a huge opening! Its IMDb is solid too, a 7.7 on 24K reviews. Netflix’s latest edition in the “Monster” series—which started with Jeffrey Dahmer and comes from Ryan Murphy—did well too, opening to 24.7 million hours. That’s the biggest opening for Netflix since I Will Find You in June, and second biggest since March. Unlike the Reacher series, this franchise is trending downward, though. The first Monster show—Dahmer - Monster—was giant. More than anything, I think this reflects that Netflix running out of extremely popular—if that’s the right word?—serial killers to feature. Still, the data says this is a very good opening. It made it to third place on Samba TV for two weeks. It also opened to 40.0 million hours on Luminate. That’s not quite as elite as Neagley, but still very, very strong. I’ll be honest: my priors coming into any given week are that IP works to help drive buzz for new shows, but TV shows need to stand on their own even more than movies, so they will succeed or fail based on their quality. But these two spinoffs definitely worked. Quick Notes on TV The top show, film or special this week? Football, again. Specifically, Prime Video’s season opener of Thursday Night Football. The games run long (three hours) but mainly a lot of people watch each game. That adds up to a lot of viewership. Paramount released the second season of MobLand on an unusual day for that service, a Friday! Often, they put their new shows out on a Sunday, as they did last year with a run of shows (Lioness, Tulsa King and Landman). MobLand didn’t make Nielsen in its first week, but on Samba TV it got to eighth and seventh place. Luminate had a smaller opening too, only 5.3 million hours. MobLand missed the Nielsen charts for its first eight weeks, so this season is off to a stronger start. (Bonus note: the first season streams on both Prime Video and The Roku Channel, but I only have it as Paramount+ on those charts.) I’ve mentioned a few times that foreign-language originals do lower numbers than English-language originals on Netflix most of the time. But I don’t usually emphasize what country those originals come from, and observationally, they tend to be from Western or Northern European countries, in general. So credit to Not a Stranger, a Turkish Netflix original, for breaking through on Luminate, getting to 7.9 million hours in its first full week on those charts. As I mentioned last issue, Crew Girl ended up making the Nielsen charts in its second week. That’s still a soft performance compared to many shows, but again this, one looks affordable. And if you’re curious, here’s how it stacks up to some other sports romance shows: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… …about a new data source and how it drives streaming viewership… ...what reality show is struggling in its latest season…. ...what Netflix film bombed…. ...How Reacher, Ted Lasso, and Lioness are doing on the charts… ...what obscure sport put up great viewership numbers… …how far streaming films are falling… …all the flops, bombs and misses for the last week… …and more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue, then we’ll be all caught up with Nielsen’s data. Yes! The goal is to have my report out on the Monday after I get Nielsen’s data. So next issue, I’m looking at East of Eden, The Great British Baking Show, a Willy Wonka game show (that people are upset uses AI, but viewers might not care), and a Cosby show spinoff reboot on Netflix, and Brothers on Apple TV (starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey). That’s about it for TV, but who’s going to win the streaming week, The Breadwinner or Backrooms on streaming? Answer: Toy Story 5. Plus Netflix has a Unabomber film and a new Tyler Perry film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma tries to repeat The Substance’s run on MUBI, and Paramount+ has Jackass: Best and Last. Long term, Netflix is remaking Lonesome Dove. I love this choice, but man, there are a lot of westerns on TV right now. And they’re making Sega TV shows, including a Crazy Taxi TV show and Sonic show with an “edge”.
Birch Bay business reboots across border amid tariff war, Canadian strife
Canadian owner's Nexus was revoked, felt like kick 'on the way out the door'
Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update
Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Wyoming Business Council CEO resigns amid agency reform efforts
Josh Dorrell's tenure saw the council navigate through a shifting economic and political landscape that included an effort to dismantle the agency.
Justin Ishbia warns Chicago against the ‘cost of doing nothing’ amid Railyards backlash
The White Sox minority owner spoke today for the first time in a public forum since unveiling his plans for an 80-plus acre riverfront campus.
Democrats see voter enthusiasm in fundraising haul from small-dollar donors before the midterms
The party has struggled with fundraising during President Donald Trump's second term, lagging behind Republicans and carrying debt into this year's campaign season.
Allegheny Health Network Teams Up with Mid-Atlantic Mother's Milk Bank to Open First Milk Depot in Allegheny County
/PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Health Network is teaming with the Mid-Atlantic Mother's Milk Bank to open a milk depot at AHN Jefferson Hospital, providing a...
Medicare open enrollment starts now. These changes will arrive in 2027
Open enrollment comes as inflation adds pressure on seniors whose healthcare costs have risen and as midterm elections are weeks away. Voters have consistently said cost-of-living is a major concern.
Trump and Democrats make the election about Trump
President Donald Trump has been a fixture on the campaign trail in the final weeks before the midterm elections, with one ask of his loyal supporters becoming a standard part of his stump speech: “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” That’s exactly what Democrats are telling their voters too: Target Republicans who actually are on the […]
Coral Academy of Science hosts open houses at all Reno campuses
The open houses takes place Saturday, Oct. 17 at the elementary, middle and high schools.
USA TODAY Sports unveils 2026 Midseason All-America Football Team
USA TODAY Sports unveils its 2026 Midseason All-America high school football team, honoring the nation's top offensive and defensive players.
Kalamazoo County health officials say, "get your flu shot... as soon as possible"
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
Trump’s worst political instincts are on full display
It’s clear that many Republicans running for office in the 2026 midterm elections would prefer to keep President Donald Trump at arm’s length. He keeps reinforcing why.
Bill and Hillary Clinton make eleventh-hour midterm moves as party's old guard faces new reality
Bill Clinton heads to Florida to campaign for David Jolly while Hillary Clinton launches "High Stakes" podcast with Kara Swisher for midterms.
USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA Southeast Region midseason high school football team
USA TODAY Sports unveils its 2026 ALL-USA Southeast Region midseason football team, honoring standout high school players from seven states.
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics. Candidates from both parties are addressing growing public concern, with events and advertisements focusing on water quality, conservation and cancer.
French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
The ethics body of the French soccer federation has urged fans to stay neutral amid nationwide student protests. The protests are influencing the presidential election campaign and drawing international attention.
USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA West Region midseason high school football team
USA TODAY Sports unveils its 2026 ALL-USA West Region midseason football team, honoring standout high school players from 11 states.
Apple Lobbying Report Covers Trade and Public Health
Apple's Q3 2026 lobbying report covers IP, public health, and trade issues amid a pending ITC patent dispute. Read the full analysis to see what it means.
French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiums
French Football Federation's ethics body calls for neutrality amid student protests.
US bishops' president urges Catholics 'to put their faith before politics' in November elections
Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement Oct. 14 reminding the faithful that
James Talarico Raises Quarterly Record of $64 Million in Texas Senate Race Against Ken Paxton
The amount is the most that a Senate candidate has ever raised during that period, his campaign said, eclipsing his opponent in Texas, Ken Paxton.
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged non-citizens
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department on Thursday sued California, asking a federal judge to block the state from counting mail ballots for the November midterm elections
Scientists discover an ancient shipwreck dating to when the Great Pyramid was built
The wreck was found with relatively intact cargo on the seabed off the coast of Türkiye and is believed to be between 4,400 and 4,700 years old
US business inventories rise moderately in August
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - US business inventories increased moderately in August amid strong sales growth, government data showed on Thursday.
STC Honors Inaugural Staff of the Year Recipient
Norine Bardo joined the South Texas College team in 2020, amid a global pandemic, when everyday life was uncertain. Over the years, the one thing that remained steadfast was her dedication and commitment to the college, earning her the inaugural 2026 Staff of the Year Award for Pecan campus.
Midterms Could Change the Politics of AI
If Republicans suffer heavy losses, it could push the party toward tougher AI legislation, panelists said
Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states
Health Care Clinton Policy Institute outlines maternal health solutions for states It’s the first major report from the project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. Stephanie Akin 10:00 AM, Oct 15, 2026 Dr. Jacob Lenz performs an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Tulsa, Okla., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon) The Clinton Policy Institute is calling on states to lead efforts to curb maternal mortality, releasing a 61-page playbook Thursday highlighting successful policies that could be adopted nationwide. The playbook is the first major report from the Clinton Foundation’s project, which launched in July to foster nonpartisan state and local policies to improve the wellbeing of children and families. “Eighty percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and we know what works,” CPI Chair Jennifer Klein said. “The solutions are well established and evidence-based.” CPI’s mission is to convene political leaders from both parties, policy experts, state officials and other stakeholders to explore solutions to longstanding problems. “What we aim to do is bring together people who are deeply engaged, but may not be meeting together in the same room,” Klein said, noting that state policymakers might not always be aware of what their peers are doing in other states. In May, CPI brought together lawmakers from Virginia and Pennsylvania, two of the 14 states that have passed bipartisan maternal health “Momnibus” packages modeled after a comprehensive federal proposal that has repeatedly stalled, called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Other participants included Dr. Mona Hanna, founder of Rx Kids, a Michigan program that provides direct cash allowances to pregnant women and infants. Pennsylvania Rep. Morgan Cephas, who was part of the group, said she learned about funding opportunities she hadn’t come across during her decade in the Legislature. “As legislators we can issue grants, we can pass legislation, we can move policy, but we want to ensure that funding opportunities and programs that are tackling this issue are sustainable,” Cephas said. The playbook outlines broad areas where state policy can make a difference, such as allowing Medicaid to pay for doulas and remote patient monitoring, and using federal and private grant funding to pay for home visits to pregnant and postpartum women. For each category, it highlights innovative programs that can serve as models, with examples of specific actions state lawmakers and governors’ offices can take. Those include the Rx Kids model, which gets funding from the Michigan state budget; Pennsylvania’s Healthy Moms Vibrant Futures strategic action plan, emphasizing equity-centered maternal care, regional collaboration, Medicaid innovation, and workforce development that was launched this year with more than 160 stakeholders; and Kansas’s Bridging Plan, which reserves three slots and provides at least $26,000 in loan forgiveness for obstetric residents who commit to practicing in rural or underserved communities for 36 months. CPI emphasizes that its work is nonpartisan. Klein, the director of the White House Gender Policy Council under former President Joe Biden, acknowledged that CPI also takes positions on abortion, Medicaid funding, and the need to address the economic and social drivers of poor health, which might rankle some conservatives. “We don’t shy away from talking about those things that we think are part and parcel of the maternal health crisis in this country,” Klein said. “That said, there are so many policies that are both evidence-based and have been tried successfully in both red and blue states, and people can see that they can have real impact.” She pointed to the federal option to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months that was made available during the Biden administration and has since been adopted by every state but Arkansas. Other initiatives embraced across party lines include Medicaid coverage for midwives and doulas, as well as “bundled” payments for prenatal and postpartum care. That alternative payment model, pioneered in states such as Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee, incentivizes fixed fees to cover all healthcare services associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Advocates say it promotes more coordination among caregivers, discourages unnecessary interventions, and expands postpartum support. In addition to maternal health, the initiative is also focused on addressing family economic security, children’s well-being, and democracy and civic resilience.
Leaders Urge Targeted Investment to Strengthen African Health Security as Funding Landscape Changes
Amid a changing funding landscape, leaders gathered at NTI on October 7 to discuss how data from the 2026 Africa Health Security Index can guide critical decisions to sustain preparedness across Africa.
2026 Heisman Poll Week Six
Welcome to the 2026 Heisman Poll Week Six. CJ Carr is back in the top five, and drumroll, please..... Gunner Stockton has entered the poll. We're in mid-October, and teams are in full conference play. The Last Word on College Football writers have done it again with the weekly poll. To see all the movement …
Supply Chain Modernization Strengthens Business Resilience
STAMFORD, Conn., October 15, 2026--Companies worldwide are revamping supply chain strategies to sustain business continuity and maintain compliance amid persistent disruption, ISG says.
CVS Health collaborates with The Midlife Collective to redefine a woman's midlife health journey
/PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health®(NYSE: CVS) today announced a new collaboration with The Midlife Collective, a media company and community platform dedicated to...
French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
PARIS (AP) — The ethics body of the French soccer federation is urging fans to stay neutral amid the nationwide student protests that are drawing international attention. The muscular police respon…
French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests
The ethics body of the French soccer federation has urged fans to stay neutral amid nationwide student protests.
Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up
The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertainty
Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change - AP-NORC
Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.
L.A. voters worry about outside influence in midterm elections, new poll finds
A poll suggests most L.A. County voters are confident with the county's handling of elections, but many worry that outside influence, including online misinformation and political interference, could taint the midterms.
Milan regret as Premier League clubs chase Italy midfielder Doumbia
Milan could come to regret missing out on Issa Doumbia, with the Italy midfielder now attracting interest from several Premier League clubs after a flying start at Sporting.According to TuttoMercatoWe...
Jim Jordan is quietly laying the groundwork for a run at GOP leader, sources say
When House Speaker Mike Johnson decided in September to send lawmakers home early to their districts ahead of the midterm elections, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan quietly made clear that he would have handled the situation differently, according to a source close to Jordan.
Hasan Piker isn't worried about being a political boogeyman this midterms season
President Donald Trump recently called Hasan Piker a “terrible liability” and a “communist.”The California-based streamer — who describes himself as a socialist — has become the GOP’s political bogeyman ahead of the midterm elections. Piker argues those attacks will backfire, but also says he has played a role in being portrayed as a 'figurehead of the insurgent left.'“The way that I'm portrayed in the media is an America-hating communist Islamist fundamentalist who wants to secretly do jihad, and then also, at the same time, very woke and gay, so there's this weird inconsistency in their messaging,” Piker says. “Who I am is very simple. I'm a socialist. I'm an anti-imperialist. I want what's best for Americans, and I want what's best for everyone from all around the world.”In this episode from NPR’s Newsmakers, Piker sits down with host Leila Fadel and argues Republicans are using him to distract from policies that made life less affordable. He also addresses his seven Twitch bans, defends his rhetoric against right-wing reactionaries, and reflects on the crisis of loneliness among young men — and the limits of his influence.“At the end of the day, I'm a Twitch streamer,” Piker says. “I hold no political office. I have no real political power. So getting people to be upset at a Twitch streamer and their affiliation as a, if you want to call it a surrogate, in the primary is going to be very difficult.”Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.
Local Ballot Measures
Voters in some Midcoast towns will be asked to weigh in on property matters and other municipal issues.
Hasan Piker isn't worried about being a political boogeyman this midterms season
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker about his incendiary style and whether he's become a liability for Democrats ahead of the midterms.
Charity watchdog to criticise ‘intimidation’ after Farage calls for prosecution of groups helping asylum seekers
Charity commissioner to use speech to say there is a difference between ‘heated discussion’ and harassment or abuse
Merino: Arsenal’s goal is to win everything
Mikel Merino believes Arsenal are already writing history, with the midfielder convinced last season proved they are ready to take the next step as they target winning ‘everything’.Photo by Justin...
With No October Surprise in Sight, Republicans Try to Save Themselves
While midterms historically test the governing party, the current dynamic is particularly striking under Trump.
Midfielder confirms he's ready to join Liverpool
Liverpool have found the perfect midfielder, he's just confirmed it. Julian Ward has heralded the new era quietly. There's not been a great fanfare about his return to the sporting director role. Righ...
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.
Congo health workers call for nationwide strike amid Ebola outbreak
A health workers' union in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for a nationwide general strike despite a severe Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. The union is demanding higher pay, be...
Thailand's bet on business events to boost tourism
Thailand is turning to MICE tourism - meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions - to revive its tourism industry amid declining visitor arrivals, safety concerns and a stronger currency. With Bangkok rising in global rankings, the country is betting on international business events to attract more visitors and boost economic growth. CNBC's JP Ong takes you through the streets of Bangkok.
Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue
On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors released a statement regarding Kristaps Porzingis amid his absence due to an undisclosed health issue.In a press release via the Warriors’ official website, the franchise addressed the situation surrounding Porzingis.“Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis, who missed training camp and the team’s first five (5) preseason games due to […] The post Golden State Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Update Amid Health Issue appeared first on H
Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say
The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according to multiple US officials familiar with the matter.
Lincoln City Council chair calls AG's move seeking legal fees 'political intimidation'
Lincoln City Council Chair Brodey Weber on Wednesday called Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers' recent move seeking legal fees from the city “political intimidation.”
Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap
Researchers identified 104 pregnancy and birth cohorts representing more than 1.17 million children across 41 countries, documenting the availability of data on early-life nutrition and neurodevelopment. Approximately 99% of participants in the income-stratified analysis came from high- or upper-middle-income countries, while differences in data collection and assessment methods complicate future international comparisons.
Eagles’ Rumored Trade Plans Go Against A Rebuilding Mindset
Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles struck a trade while in the midst of a two-game losing streak last week. When the Eagles agreed to ship out the starting lineman Cam Jurgens, they didn’t receive a player in return. Collecting draft picks was a signal that hinted the Eagles could be angling themselves towards a […] The post Eagles’ Rumored Trade Plans Go Against A Rebuilding Mindset appeared first on HEAVY.
Madera Flea Market vendors report sharp drop in business amid fears over ICE activity
Vendors at the Madera Flea Market say business has dropped dramatically in recent weeks as fears surround a reported increase in ICE activity.
Fox News’ Brit Hume Questions If Trump ‘Should Be Out There Front and Center’ Amid Dismal Polls
"His approval rating is, what, 36%" Fox News' chief political analyst says of President Donald Trump.
Bucs' Veteran Credits Bowles for Keeping Things Together
Amid a rocky start and rampant outside noise, Alex Anzalone reveals how Todd Bowles reshaped the locker room mindset to spark a season-saving upset over the Cowboys.
Campus Creamery’s new owners are learning business in real time
Campus Creamery is a South 40 favorite, a classic midnight snack for WashU’s underclassmen. Three sophomores took over the well-loved ice cream shop last January as first-years.
Anthropic reveals $16.8B revenue amid IPO preparations
Anthropic reports $16.8B Q3 revenue at an investor meeting, signaling strong growth ahead of IPO.
Stoneham businesses struggling amid downtown construction project: "significant drop in customers"
From the pew to the polls: How changes in Black worship are reshaping Black politics
As the midterms near, activists and religious experts explain why faith and politics have never been separate in the Black
'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares concerning update
Viral librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets says he is 'trying to stay' amid ongoing mental health battles.
'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares concerning update
Viral librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets says he is 'trying to stay' amid ongoing mental health battles.
Political ad rates case frozen through midterms
The Supreme Court in an unsigned decision Wednesday sided with Republicans in a dispute over expanding discounted television advertising rates beyond political candidates ahead of the midterms. The unsigned order from a majority of the court paused a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals from the 4th Circuit that could have allowed the courts […]
Kentucky health officials urge vaccination amid worst measles outbreak in years
Kentucky health officials are tracking 157 confirmed measles cases statewide, including 56 in Laurel County, and urging vaccination to slow the outbreak.
Hospital workers' union files labor grievance against UF Health amid contract talks
The AFSCME Local 1328 and Local 1781 filed an Unfair Labor Practice grievance against UF Health following stalled contract negotiations.
Democrats lead early voting in Ohio
Democrats are outperforming Republicans in early voting in Ohio, a shift from the same point in 2024 that could signal an enthusiasm gap heading into the midterms.
Early voting surges ahead of midterms, with records falling in many states
The surge comes as Republicans scramble to save control of the House and Senate
Early voting surges ahead of midterms, with records falling in many states
The surge comes as Republicans scramble to save control of the House and Senate
Political analysts on what could tip the balance in Georgia’s midterm elections
Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans has been difficult. However, the nation’s two dominant political parties agree on one thing: the upcoming midterm elections matter for several reasons, chief among them control of Congress.
Fox News Poll: Cost of living concerns weigh on GOP in midterms
A Fox News survey finds Trump's approval on inflation hitting a new low of 22% as six in 10 voters say cost of living is their top economic worry.
Frantic House Search Shows Why Oregon Needs More Options
Brand Story – Oregon Community Foundation’s Building Hope Fund aims to make homeownership more attainable for middle-income Oregonians.
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors Give Status Update as Health-Related Matter Sidelines Star Indefinitely
Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors provided updates on the star's health status on Wednesday after he returned to the team's practice facility on Tuesday to meet with general manager Mike Dunleavy and vice president of player health and performance Rick Celebrini amid his ongoing absence from the team.
Commentary: New Hampshire sure is beautiful this time of year, apolitically speaking
It’s mid-October, and New Hampshire has never been more stunning. How stunning? The autumn reds and golds are barely muted by the pall of another election season. Not that this campaign cycle hasn’t tried its soulless best to drape the landscape in gray.
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month’s midterm elections.
Midterm Election Ad Spending Topped $10 Billion, and It’s Still Rising
The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season.
Whose Jesus? The left and right fight over faith in the midterms.
The latest episode of "Stress Test": God is on the ballot in November.
Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms
There are signs Gen Z is motivated to show up to the polls in historically high numbers this year. A recent poll found over 80% of people age 18-29 said they ‘probably’ or ‘definitely’ plan to vote.
Preparing for the 2026 US midterms
Earlier this year, we shared an update on our election safeguards. Here, we outline how we’ve continued to strengthen these safeguards ahead of this year’s US midterms.
Lucas Raymond Demoted to Third Line Amid Goal Drought
Todd McLellan dropped Lucas Raymond to the third line Wednesday after 13 straight games without a goal. #RedWings
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.
Republicans retreat from battleground districts as lines shift in House races
The shifting money in the final weeks of midterm campaigns points to a defensive posture by Republicans and new aggression from Democrats, who aim to capitalize on President Donald Trump's weak approval ratings.
MTSU Public Health Program celebrates growth, alumni impact at annual PHamily Dinner
From celebrating three consecutive years of enrollment growth to recognizing outstanding alumni, Middle Tennessee State University’s Public Health Program had plenty to celebrate during its fourth annual PHamily Dinner.
Boston Mayor Joins Effort to Protect Legal Cannabis in Massachusetts
Mayor Michelle Wu is the latest in a list of a growing number of high-profile figures endorsing the ‘No on 8’ campaign to protect the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws against a prohibitionist-backed ballot Question 8 in the November mid-term election.