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Democratic attorneys general work to Trump-proof election

Stepping in for a complacent Congress, Democratic attorneys general are ready to fight efforts to undermine or overturn the Nov. 3 election. "We need to stay vigilant," says Colorado's Phil Weiser.

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Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump supercharged ICE. Now battleground candidates look for a message

Republican and Democratic congressional candidates are wrestling with how to talk about immigration. They consistently call for a strong U.S.-Mexico border but then diverge, with some calling for ICE to be abolished while others support President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.

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Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • wxxinews.org
The story behind our autograph cards

Irish illustrator draws our boys by handOur new autograph card sets for the 2026/27 season are now available at the Bullshop!What makes this year’s edition special? Every single player has been indi...

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Sep 27 • 5:40 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCLA dominates in all phases of the game during rout of Maryland

Bob Chesney became the first UCLA coach to start his tenure 4-0 since 1949, steering the Bruins to a 54-3 Big Ten road victory over Maryland Saturday.

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Sep 26 • 4:59 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

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Sep 26 • 4:08 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

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Sep 26 • 4:08 PM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Man shot and killed inside Hyde Park business, police say

Police are investigating a fatal shooting inside a Boston business on Saturday afternoon.

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Sep 26 • 2:33 PM EDT • Business • wcvb.com
Ocasio-Cortez downplays 2028 speculation, stresses 2026 elections

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her focus is on helping Democrats win in 2026, downplaying speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.

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Sep 26 • 1:18 PM EDT • Politics • scrippsnews.com
Opinion | Genova: Three political platforms, three visions

American politics includes competing approaches to the economy, energy, immigration, abortion, taxation, transgender rights and the structure of our government. Comparing the published programs of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Democratic Party and...

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Sep 26 • 12:38 PM EDT • Politics • vaildaily.com
Texts link Justin Baldoni’s crisis PR pro to 'smear' sites, complaint alleges

Top Hollywood publicist Melissa Nathan faces allegations of playing a key role in running 'smear' sites for embattled celebrities amid the Justin Baldoni legal saga. In a deposition, Nathan denied she was the mastermind behind the now-defunct stephaniejonesleaks.com.

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Sep 26 • 12:33 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Local health experts to go door to door and survey Birmingham area

Jefferson County Health experts will visit certain neighborhoods to get health perspectives

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Sep 26 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • wvtm13.com
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Propaganda or a PSA, Trump's latest ad blitz is paid for by you.

Criticism spills over on strategically timed ads paid for by the U.S. government touting the alleged achievements of President Donald Trump.

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Sep 26 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

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Sep 26 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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US court orders Redditor to pay Nintendo £3.4m over Switch piracy

A US court has ordered Reddit moderator James 'Archbox' Williams to pay Nintendo £3.4 million after he ignored a lawsuit over pirated Switch games.

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Sep 26 • 6:18 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Funko warned it might not last 12 months. Its new CEO came from Netflix with a plan.

Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year it might not survive, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.

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Sep 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Funko warned it might not last 12 months. Its new CEO came from Netflix with a plan.

Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year it might not survive, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.

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Sep 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?

Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.

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Sep 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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MotoGP Makes More Leadership Changes

Boardroom draws from F1, the NFL, UFC and the Premier League Liberty Media continues to reshape MotoGP’s front office, appointing new executives with backgrounds from a diverse range of sports and entertainment properties such as Formula 1, the NFL, the Premier League, and UFC. The series announced four senior appointments this week, coming after Carlos Ezpeleta stepped up to Deputy CEO in August, and Liberty’s own CEO Derek Chang was appointed President of the MotoGP Group earlier this month. [

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Sep 26 • 3:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rick Jackson talks healthcare, Burt Jones lawsuit at Savannah stop

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson met with veterans in Savannah on Friday, emphasizing his health care plan as he and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms approach the final weeks of the race.

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Sep 26 • 2:30 AM EDT • Health • wjcl.com
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Owner says fencing outside longtime Greektown liquor store hurts business, sues

Athens Liquor owner Ather Butris claims street festival fencing has become a barrier to his bottom line, prompting a lawsuit against the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership.

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Sep 25 • 11:55 PM EDT • Business • wxyz.com
Health and Safety Advisory issued after contaminated marijuana vaporizers sold at over 400 stores in Colorado

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued a health and safety advisory after contaminated "Regulated Marijuana Vaporizer Delivery Devices" were sold at 400+ stores

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Sep 25 • 11:04 PM EDT • Health • koaa.com
TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says

The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it reached a minimum $100 million settlement deal with TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, days before a state court was set to hear arg…

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Sep 25 • 8:31 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Coverall of Columbus, a Leading Commercial Cleaning Service in Columbus, OH, Surpasses 40 Five-Star Google Reviews

Columbus, OH, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coverall® of Columbus, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor serving businesses throughout C...

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Sep 25 • 8:15 PM EDT • Business • markets.businessinsider.com
Rural Health: Addressing nursing shortage is vital

Among the projects under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program is Mountain State Care Force, which is meant to address the shortage of healthcare workers in many of our communities. This week, the initiative awarded $201,403 to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education, where it is expected to increase capacity for approximately 100 additional […]

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Sep 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • newsandsentinel.com
From the Mayor’s Desk: Politics and transparency

Election time is upon us again. If you are like my family, you may find many of the ads, flyers, and TV commercials to be unbelievably negative and false. This robs us of good candidates by making people who are considering running for office hesitate to do so. Excuses such as “Someone else who supports […]

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Sep 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • timesrepublican.com
Virginia City businesses adapt after Montana Heritage Commission lease controversy

Virginia City businesses are closing out a tough season after steep lease hikes from the Montana Heritage Commission displaced several longtime operators.

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Sep 25 • 7:47 PM EDT • Business • kbzk.com
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Pennsylvania DOH withdraws 502-page disease control plan after backlash from lawmakers

The Pennsylvania Department of Health just pulled a plan to make some major changes to the state's rules for controlling diseases after a bit of backlash.

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Sep 25 • 7:39 PM EDT • Health • wgal.com
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Science in action: Grand Teton Council invites community to annual STEM-A-RAMA event

IDAHO FALLS — The Grand Teton Council of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) invites community members to a free annual event to see science in action and get hands-on with STEM careers this Saturday. Since 2019, the annual STEM-A-RAMA event has brought numerous organizations together in one location, allowing local youth to […]

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Sep 25 • 7:28 PM EDT • Science • eastidahonews.com
Vail Health will bring medical records under one digital roof across Eagle County and beyond

On Oct. 3, Vail Health will transition to a new electronic medical record system that will be easy for many locals to remember since it coincidentally shares the same name as a well-known ski pass....

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Sep 25 • 6:45 PM EDT • Health • vaildaily.com
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri's bid for another GOP-leaning House district

The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state's eight congressional districts favor Republicans.

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Sep 25 • 6:30 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primary elections.

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Sep 25 • 6:06 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primary elections.

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Sep 25 • 6:06 PM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Jodie Turner-Smith’s rep slams ‘fictional lawsuit’ against actress and her brother for alleged sexual misconduct and drug use

According to three Jane Does, the “Queen & Slim” actress enabled her brother’s conduct by financially supporting him.

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Sep 25 • 5:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Dolly Parton recorded a song with Bono before she died

Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono just months before she died that will be included on U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval De Luz.'

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Sep 25 • 5:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
A grand display for Xi reveals the limits of Trump's summitry

The summit’s stark lack of substance surprised even the closest China watchers.

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Sep 25 • 5:04 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure

Campaign advertisements that use AI to attack rival candidates are not uncommon in the 2026 midterms, some more obviously fake than others

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Sep 25 • 5:01 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
$31M in federal grants target Oklahoma tribal nations' mental health, substance abuse prevention

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced $31 million will support more than a dozen tribal nations and organizations in Oklahoma, providing mental health and substance use prevention resources.

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Sep 25 • 4:37 PM EDT • Health • kgou.org
Whatley praises NC laws Cooper vetoed on school lessons and transgender athletes

At an event at a Christian private school, Michael Whatley accused Roy Cooper of promoting “values from New York” instead of North Carolina.

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Sep 25 • 3:40 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
Disney star Dove Cameron marries Italian rock star Damiano David

On Thursday, 30-year-old Dove Cameron married 27-year-old Damiano David in a civil ceremony at the town hall in Montalcino, Italy.

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Sep 25 • 3:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Quixote shutters supplying business, lays off 60 employees

Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.

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Sep 25 • 3:07 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Quixote shutters supplying business, lays off 60 employees

Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.

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Sep 25 • 3:07 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Biologists move unprecedented Orange County sea turtle eggs to protect them from hurricane-driven waves

The olive ridley sea turtle eggs will incubate at the Aquarium of the Pacific

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Sep 25 • 2:42 PM EDT • Science • latimes.com
Why Hallmark Movies and John Wilson’s 'The History of Concrete' take the mundane so seriously

Hallmark movies and John Wilson’s “The History of Concrete” find comedy by taking mundane passions and situations seriously.

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Sep 25 • 2:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce celebrates Greenagers founder Conklin’s career in Business Person of the Year event

"This place can grab you in an instant and keep a hold of you forever," Will Conklin said after being named the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Business Person of the Year.

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Sep 25 • 2:14 PM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Anida Yoeu Ali is 'The Buddhist Bug' in a compelling exhibit at VPMA

Performance artist Anida Yoeu Ali's exhibit, 'Anida Yoeu Ali: The Buddhist Bug,' features a 328-foot-long performance installation of an orange bug that explores race, religion, feminism and immigration, and will weave in and out of the gallery rooms.

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Sep 25 • 1:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
HUGS casino night fundraiser in Savannah to support affordable mental health services

American Legion Post 135 to raise funds for affordable mental health in Savannah

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Sep 25 • 1:39 PM EDT • Health • wjcl.com
Bipartisan group of senators urge Trump to disinvite Putin from G-20

Top senators on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees argue the invitation legitimizes the Russian assault on Ukraine.

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Sep 25 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium canceled

Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been canceled 'due to severe weather warnings' in the region, Messina Touring announced Friday.

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Sep 25 • 1:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
A data-sharing clause derailed U.S.-Zimbabwe health talks. Now all funding ends this month

The withdrawal casts uncertainty over programs to combat HIV and other diseases in a country where shortages often force patients to bring basic supplies such as bandages to clinics and buy their own medicines.

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Sep 25 • 12:56 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Justices uphold Trump's expanded data checks to spot non-citizens who registered to vote

The Trump administration says Social Security data may help spot non-citizens who are registered to vote.

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Sep 25 • 12:11 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Adventist Health strikes $18.5M settlement resolving sexual abuse lawsuit

Adventist Health has struck an $18.5 million settlement resolving a lawsuit brought by former patients who alleged sexual abuse from an employed physical therapist. | The settlement translates to more than $2.6 million per plaintiff, “representing one of the nation’s largest per-plaintiff recoveries in a sexual abuse case involving a medical provider,” law firm Lewis & Llewellyn said.

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
Stop the wiretap shakedown on Main Street

House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams called for federal modernization of surveillance laws following the introduction of bipartisan legislative efforts to protect businesses fr…

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Sep 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • thehill.com
Scientists clone Southern Africa’s wild fruit trees as forests disappear

Plant geneticist Alice Muchugi recalls meeting a group of furious fruit sellers on the side of a dusty road not far from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, in 2024. They told her that a group of men armed with chainsaws had felled some of the district’s most prolific fruit trees, robbing the women of a steady source […]

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Sep 25 • 11:56 AM EDT • Science • news.mongabay.com
Vanderbilt Health, TCAT Nashville celebrate medical assistants participating in new nursing pathway

Vanderbilt Health, in conjunction with The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, recently celebrated the first medical assistant to licensed practical nurse class.

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Sep 25 • 11:31 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
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Denny Hamlin Draws His Line With Carson Hocevar

Denny Hamlin says Carson Hocevar's off-track jabs are where NASCAR drivers and fans part ways. He also explained the one move that would set him off.

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Sep 25 • 11:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Muslim American civic leaders and scholars — in Texas and other states — are responding forcefully to this latest surge in anti-Sharia rhetoric that dates back more than 15 years.

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Sep 25 • 10:02 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump uses public funds for 'Love me' ad that promotes himself

The White House is using public funds for a TV ad that promotes President Trump and his record, calling it a "public service announcement."

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Sep 25 • 9:03 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Players Sports Center Brings Indoor Sports Back To Logan Square

The center, located in the former The Windy City Fieldhouse, has six indoor sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, two regulation pickleball courts and an indoor turf soccer field.

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Sep 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • blockclubchicago.org
Federal judge rolls back landmark disability protections

The Justice Department said in June that it would no longer enforce laws that prioritized people with disabilities living and receiving services in their communities, rather than in nursing homes or facilities. It is making good on that promise.

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Sep 25 • 8:53 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing

A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.

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Sep 25 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • fiercebiotech.com
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Herd Health Playbook: Vaccines, Timing and the Value of a VCPR

A tailored vaccination schedule and an established relationship with a veterinarian help producers prevent outbreaks and handle emergencies before they start.

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Sep 25 • 8:35 AM EDT • Health • drovers.com
Bay View business owner leans into Halloween as families search for ways to save on costs

Halloween spending is expected to hit $115 per person this year. Here's where local families can find deals on costumes and candy.

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Sep 25 • 8:26 AM EDT • Business • tmj4.com
Trump to campaign in deep-red states as GOP plays defense

The president is expected to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama next week.

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Sep 25 • 8:15 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
To improve chronic care, this Durham startup tracks life outside the doctor's office

Through anonymized mobile surveys, rXperius helps health orgs account for non-medical factors affecting patient well-being.

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Sep 25 • 6:15 AM EDT • Health • technical.ly
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Gundlach Bundschu declares bankruptcy as the wine industry struggles

California's oldest family-run winery has filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign of the struggles in the wine industry.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
A 30-year love letter to L.A. with a final revelation

How an ancient church in a small German town and a new concert hall in DTLA bookend my 30 years as classical music critic of the L.A. Times.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump's trade war with Canada adds a challenge in Senate races

The dispute stands to heighten voters' economic worries and add to the GOP's political challenge in dead-heat races, analysts say.

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Sep 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?

New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • kosu.org
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?

New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • kgou.org
Jim Morrissey: Colorado business autopsy

The cartoonist views the exodus of Colorado businesses as the result of overregulation, or death by a thousand paper cuts.

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Sep 25 • 4:10 AM EDT • Business • coloradosun.com
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Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software

James C. Williams, also known as 'Archbox,' ordered to disable access to online shops offering pirated Switch games and social media accounts linked to piracy

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Sep 25 • 4:04 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe

As part of Ricochet, an international collaboration that studies neutrinos, MIT PhD student Faith Reyes progressed from learning the basics of the experiment to helping guide the work of other scientists.

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Sep 25 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • news.mit.edu
Local Omaha business says it's still in style to be a good neighbor

Get N Go Fish has served East Omaha for 30 years. Owner Jerel Ford shares how community keeps the family business going.

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Sep 24 • 11:30 PM EDT • Business • 3newsnow.com
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Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman for Aussie rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79

News of Gary Anderson’s death came via the band’s official Instagram account, which stated that the singer passed away on the evening of Sept. 21 in Sydney, Australia.

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Sep 24 • 10:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
'I have a future': KC Wellness Court helps support participants by teaching them about business

The Kansas City Municipal Court merged the drug and mental health courts to create the Wellness Court. The court continues to innovate, creating pilot programs for those in the court system.

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Sep 24 • 10:01 PM EDT • Business • kshb.com
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign

An investigation found Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct. Sherrill said Caldwell had until Friday to step down.

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Sep 24 • 9:08 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon arrested in protest against Netanyahu

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.

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Sep 24 • 8:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
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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Sep 24 • 8:25 PM EDT • Politics • cpr.org
CBA, Shen squaring off in midseason Class AA showdown

CBA (3-0) will travel to Shenendehowa (2-1) Friday night for a crucial Section 2 Class AA regular season meeting.

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Sep 24 • 7:46 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Kalshi draws backlash over race-swapping AI ads

Kalshi said it has curtailed its use of AI ads and is reviewing its relationship with an agency that made the controversial video.

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Sep 24 • 7:11 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Look up what political districts you live in ahead of the midterm elections

This tool helps you find what races you'll be voting on this 2026 midterm election.

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Sep 24 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • cpr.org
Who is attending the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?

AI executives and some of the country’s most prominent CEOs are on the list for tonight's state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, which showcases the complex ties between the world's biggest economies.

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Sep 24 • 6:16 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
In Texas, Talarico pitches a Fox News debate as Paxton stays silent

The state’s Democratic and Republican Senate candidates have not squared off yet.

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Sep 24 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
JD Vance is not ripping away anyone’s health insurance coverage

All 760,000 of the ACA plans that were canceled this week met five criteria.

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Sep 24 • 6:12 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Buffalo Museum of Science opens $3M Science Stadium exhibit with Bills, Sabres and Bandits

The Buffalo Museum of Science is opening a new $3 million exhibit that combines STEM education with the world of professional sports. The exhibit is in partnership with the Bills, Sabres and Bandits.

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Sep 24 • 5:51 PM EDT • Science • wkbw.com
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Xi, in lavish Trump summit, urges 'human control' over AI

Xi Jinping, president of China, issued a call from the White House on Thursday that artificial intelligence remain “under human control” as the world’s two superpowers race for technological supremacy.

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Sep 24 • 5:42 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Jury awards $11 million to family of mentally ill man killed by LAPD

Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police were called to the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood for a report of man seen chasing an elderly man with a knife, possibly while under the influence of drugs.

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Sep 24 • 5:12 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
New York sues prediction market Polymarket

The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge to rein in betting apps.

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Sep 24 • 5:05 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
Adventist Health's Sonora hospital settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $18.5M

Adventist Health Sonora will pay $18.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by seven women who say they were sexually abused by a physical therapist, the plaintiffs' law firm announced this week.

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Sep 24 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • fox40.com
This weekend: The Phantom of the Opera, Dinosaurs in the Desert, FoodieLand, and more!

The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley from September 25 through the 27.

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Sep 24 • 4:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • abc15.com
Macklemore sets Free Palestine tour after firing from Ed Sheeran tour

Macklemore reveals his Free Palestine tour, a week after he was dismissed from Ed Sheeran's tour. The tour currently consists of three stops in Europe but will later include U.S. shows, he said.

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Sep 24 • 3:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Analysis | Republicans are breaking from Trump on Iran. So what will they do about it?

Congress has rendered itself powerless to start and stop wars, despite the Constitution.

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Sep 24 • 3:36 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
HHS Seeks Public Input on Wireless Technology Safety, Scientists Urge Caution

A call for the public to share their experiences on the health impacts of wireless technologies has raised eyebrows among scientists.

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Sep 24 • 3:34 PM EDT • Science • aip.org
A decade after debacle, Billy Bush joins Fox News. What took so long?

Billy Bush joins other right-leaning personalities who've rebuilt their careers at Fox following scandals elsewhere.

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Sep 24 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Seth MacFarlane curates film composers for L.A. Chamber Orchestra

Seth MacFarlane is supporting works by John Williams, Ludwig Göransson, Joel McNeely, Thomas Newman, James Newton Howard and John Powell for LACO.

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Sep 24 • 3:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
MOCA names Jonathan Abbott new director after years of turmoil

The Museum of Contemporary Art has appointed Jonathan Abbott, formerly of GBH in Boston, as its new chief executive and director. Abbot will be the institution's sixth leader since 2008.

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Sep 24 • 2:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure revealed he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.

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Sep 24 • 1:51 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Griffin MSI’s new design must go back to the drawing board: ‘Carbuncle in the park’

The two-story, 458-foot long entry pavilion threatens to visually overpower the landmark museum's historic entrance and great lawn.

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