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I thought I'd never pay $1,000 for a Googlebook, but Google convinced me otherwise
An Android laptop at that price sounds ridiculous until it doesn't.
‘Pawn Stars’ star Rick Harrison gets heartbreaking news on heels of heart surgery
It has been a rough year for the History Channel star.
Ward appointed Liverpool's sporting director
Julian Ward becomes Liverpool's sporting director for the second time following the departure of Richard Hughes.
Liverpool news: Julian Ward succeeds Richard Hughes as Liverpool sporting director
Julian Ward becomes Liverpool's sporting director for the second time following the departure of Richard Hughes.
Brentford's Summer Signings Graded After Unbeaten Premier League Start
Brentford brought in five senior players during the summer and remain unbeaten after five Premier League games. Some of the newcomers have already made a considerable impression.
Science Notes – Counting sheep: assessing the impact of sheep-pox throughout history
The sheep-pox virus (SPPV; Capripoxvirus sheeppox) is in the same family as the variola virus, which causes smallpox in humans. It is a highly contagious disease among sheep, causing the…
Do Wales have what it takes to survive League A?
Wales know the importance of preserving their Nations League A status but face a tough battle to stay in the top tier of the competition.
Liverpool announce new sporting director after Richard Hughes exit
Richard Hughes left the role of sporting director at Anfield earlier this month
Liverpool rehire Julian Ward as sporting director to replace Richard Hughes
Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their sporting director for a second time following the departure of Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal
AI helped this doctor navigate his wife's cancer, then he invested
An AI healthcare chatbot helped Dr. Munjal Shroff support his wife through her cancer diagnosis. He ended up investing in the startup.
Cottage Health Hosts Sepsis Conference Focused on Early Recognition and Treatment
Cottage Health brought together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory care practitioners and other clinicians from across the region on Friday,
Stephen Curry’s $20 Million Warriors Decision Could Have Massive Payoff
Stephen Curry left roughly $20 million on the table, a decision that could dramatically reshape Golden State Warriors’ future. The post Stephen Curry’s $20 Million Warriors Decision Could Have Massive Payoff appeared first on HEAVY.
Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.
Long-Time PlayStation Publisher Says "The Discussion May Change" Around Physical Media
Rumors recently appeared about Sony potentially delaying its digital-only future due to pressure from Microsoft's Xbox Helix, although they were promptly shot down by industry insiders and frequent leakers who said that Sony was dead-set on killing its physical media production—despite data...
Northwestern Wildcats Fall Just Short Against No. 5 Indiana
The Wildcats fought until the end against the Hoosiers in Bloomington.
Jays Edge Reds 6-5
For most of the night, this looked like a typically frustrating 2026 Blue Jays loss. The starting pitching wasn’t very good, the bullpen did enough to keep them in range, and while the offence produce traffic on the bases it failed to turn that into runs. Luckily, things flipped late. The offence woke up and […]
Greektown businesses look to rebound as $20M redesign nears completion
A portion of Brush Street that runs through the neighborhood reopened to traffic Friday, marking a major milestone in a project that has been years in the making.
Trump Proposes $810 Million in Education and Health Cuts, Defying Congress
The attempted clawback represents the second time in as many years that the White House has sought to cancel funding approved by lawmakers.
Montrose Regional Health adds local artwork throughout hospital
New art committee selects pieces from local artists for hospital walls
Good Sports: Porterville freshman honors late uncle through racing, volleyball
Porterville High School freshman Kamber Hobson is carrying on a family racing tradition while competing in two sports and honoring her late uncle's memory.
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...
New Business: Lithermans Limited Brewery adds pinball; NH Doughnuts coming to Londonderry
A brewery in Concord has a new offering for those of all ages: pinball machines. For those 21-plus, the machines are equipped with cup holders for a pint of favorites
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.
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 […]
A grand display for Xi reveals the limits of Trump’s summitry
WASHINGTON — Expectations were low entering President Donald Trump’s meetings with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, this week, after officials on both sides tempered hopes for a breakthrough. Yet the summit’s
Jon Gruden Questions Steelers’ Offensive Line Chaos Amid Struggles: ‘Why?’
Jon Gruden has seen plenty of offensive lines during his coaching career; however, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ current setup has left him genuinely puzzled. The former head coach watched the unit shuffle players between positions through the offseason and into the regular season, and now the results are becoming harder to ignore. The Steelers entered the […] The post Jon Gruden Questions Steelers’ Offensive Line Chaos Amid Struggles: ‘Why?’ appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
‘When’s it going to stop?’ Owner speaks out about the cost of owning a business amid rising fuel prices
Fuel prices are creating tough times for many privately owned businesses across the state, forcing some of them to make what one owner describes as “painful decisions.”
Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Before Marlins Series
The Atlanta Braves will be the No. 3 seed in the National League playoffs this year, locking in their seeding on Thursday night.Atlanta is coming off a tough series against the Cincinnati Reds that saw them drop two of three games, resulting in their playoff positioning. But the Braves aren’t going to let this get […] The post Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Before Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Open Notebook: The intersection of mental health and criminal justice
Our Open Notebook series offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how our journalists work. In this notebook entry, reporter Madison Holcomb shares insights into the considerations she makes as she reports on criminal justice stories, especially where mental health plays a major role.
MTV used to rule pop culture. Now it mostly breaks through once a year.
Gen X-ers and millennials remember MTV's former life fondly, but it hasn't been the same in years.
ProTributeBands.com Clarifies Direct Booking Model for Corporate Event Entertainment Planners
SAN RAMON, CA - September 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE -ProTributeBands.com, the curated booking and lead generation platform for high-end tribute bands, has outlined how its direct-booking structure works for event planners seeking corporate event entertainment. Under the model, bands featured on the platform negotiate terms and close each booking directly with the client, while ProTributeBands follows up to keep the transaction moving smoothly.The structure separates ProTributeBands.com from traditional booking agencies that insert themselves into every contract. Rather than acting as an intermediary that controls the final agreement, the platform connects event planners, performing arts centers, festivals, wedding clients, and private party hosts with pre-screened, national-act-caliber tribute acts, then steps back so the parties can settle details themselves. The platform maintains contact with both sides to ensure momentum is not lost during the process.Founded by David Victor, former guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the multiplatinum band BOSTON, ProTributeBands.com features tribute acts covering artists such as Queen, The Beatles, ABBA, Journey, The Eagles, and Pink Floyd. Selected bands receive optimized profile pages and booking leads generated through the platform."Event planners often assume a booking platform means another layer of negotiation and markup," said David Victor, Founder of ProTributeBands.com. "The approach here is different. The bands negotiate terms and close each booking directly, which keeps the conversation honest and the details accurate. The platform stays involved by following up so nothing stalls between the first inquiry and the signed agreement."The direct-booking method reflects how corporate and private event planning typically operates. Planners frequently need to confirm technical requirements, stage dimensions, scheduling, and performance specifics with the people who will actually be on stage. By allowing those conversations to happen between the client and the band, the model aims to reduce miscommunication that can occur when information passes through a third party.ProTributeBands.com applies a screening process before an act appears on the platform, focusing on production quality, musicianship, and readiness for larger venues. The company ranks tribute bands across categories including Queen, The Beatles, The Eagles, Journey, Pink Floyd, and BOSTON tributes, drawing on performance quality and audience response.The ProTributeBands guide to hiring a tribute band offers additional context for planners weighing these decisions, covering topics such as understanding the audience and event, assessing entertainment value, viewing an act in person before hiring, and reviewing rider and insurance requirements. The guide addresses the practical considerations planners face when selecting an act for a corporate function, festival, or private celebration."A tribute production for a corporate audience has to hold the room the same way a headline act would," Victor said. "The vetting exists so planners can trust that the act they see listed can deliver at that level, and the direct-booking structure lets them confirm every detail with the band before committing."ProTributeBands.com serves clients across the United States and abroad, working with tribute acts that perform at performing arts centers, summer concert series, product launches, corporate parties, private parties, and wedding receptions. The platform also accepts artist submissions from tribute bands seeking consideration for inclusion. The company operates online at protributebands.com.###For more information about ProTributeBands.com, contact the company here:ProTributeBands.comDavid Victor(925) 236-0217hello@protributebands.com11040 Bollinger Canyon Road Suite E-938, San Ramon, CA 94582
Partisan Politics Should Stay out of America’s Cultural Institutions
During his second presidential term, President Donald Trump and his administration have initiated countless attacks on free speech. Virtually every entity involved in the public dissemination of information has been impacted by the Trump administration’s censorship campaign. Responses to these attacks have been wide-ranging: while many organizations and institutions have fought back against the administration,...
ASU participates in world record-breaking AI hackathon
What happens when thousands of students and young professionals come together from around the world to tackle a shared challenge using one of the world’s fastest-evolving technologies? The HackAlem AI hackathon, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, put that question into practice, bringing participants together to learn, build and collaborate through artificial intelligence.
Massachusetts State Police Celebrate National Forensic Science Week
September 25, 2026MARLBOROUGH – Today, at the conclusion of National Forensic Science Week, the Massachusetts State Police celebrated the “topping off” of its new four-story Crime Lab. The event included state officials from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), as well as members of the project team from Greatland Realty Partners, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Ci Design, Inc. With the final structu
IowaWORKS offers weekly hiring opportunities for Des Moines employers
IowaWORKS is offering employers an opportunity to connect with job seekers through its Grab-A-Job Tuesdays weekly hiring series at the Des Moines IowaWORKS office at 200 Army Post Road. The program allows employers to promote open positions, conduct on-the-spot interviews and screenings, and collect candidate information for follow-up. According to IowaWORKS, 50 to 150 job…
From fertility to menopause: Women's health workshop in Miami aims to empower women through education
Biohack-It is hosting a women’s health workshop and panel in Miami on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford and OB-GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd.
What to watch for when Arizona football visits Washington State
Though Arizona has already played a conference game, Saturday’s trip to Washington State feels like the end of the warmup portion of the 2026 season. Starting next week the rest of the opponents are in Big 12 play. The Wildcats (2-1) are seeking their fourth consecutive 3-1 start, which last happened during Rich Rodriguez’s first […]
Google ads caught delivering convincing scareware ads to unsuspecting users
Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.
The problem with drive-through halftime and postgame interviews
Has anyone anywhere ever seen an on-field interview with a coach and wished it had been longer?
Beyond Big Ten sports, the conference plans ‘what’s next’
The Big Ten’s Community & Impact team is helping student-athletes prepare for life beyond sports through career development, leadership retreats and immersive cultural experiences, reinforcing the conference’s commitment to holistic success on and off the field.
Wici Wireless eGPU Promises RTX 5060 Ti and 5090 Performance Over Wi-Fi 7
There has been a lot of development in the eGPU scene lately, with Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink, and MCIO 8i providing serious gains in bandwidth and throughput for eGPU use cases. However, Wici has just launched the Wici One, a new wireless eGPU solution that relies on Wi-Fi 7 for data transfer...
D.C. INsider Takes Business Leaders to Capital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLaK6iH5oEo Our president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders explains last week's 2026 D.C. INsider brought Indiana Chamber members and partners together for insightful discussions highlighting Indiana’s leadership opportunities in many areas to support growth and prosperity across the state. Participants heard from Indiana’s congressional delegation, national security experts, business and agriculture leaders, international trade experts and
Pocognoli 'very curious' to Scotland carry out plan
The time for talk is over for Sebastien Pocognoli. Well, not so much him, but his team, as Scotland take to the field for their Nations League opener against Slovenia on Saturday, guided by the Belgian for the first time. With that, though, Pocognoli says comes a "mental aspect" as the players listen and adapt to his instructions on the touchline.
Rob Gronkowski thought media criticism of his partying was ‘ridiculous’
Rob Gronkowski liked to party and have fun when he was an NFL player, but he still showed up ready to go on Sunday. Gronkowski joined The Dan Patrick Show Friday morning, where the NFL on Fox analyst was asked about the media criticism he endured because of his off-field antics as a player. Patrick…
Photos: Fall semester, soap carving and business built by grads
Happy Friday, Huskies! This week, students in Oakland held a new kind of student government election. Over in Boston, dive inside the Soap Carving Club’s growing popularity. And, graduates share the businesses they build through entreprenuership.
Murray, Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Demanding Vought Abandon Any and All Plans to Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
Lawmakers emphasize need for Republicans to join Democrats and support new guardrails in law to protect the integrity of NIH’s grantmaking process following long line of politically motivated attacks on NIH ICYMI: Senator Murray on Trump’s Latest Plan to Politicize Lifesaving NIH Research ICYMI: Murray on Trump Admin Scrapping Plans for Executive Order to Empower […]
East Texas mother, daughter share bond through business, community giving on National Daughters Day
In honor of National Daughters Day, a Smith County mother and daughter are sharing how their relationship extends beyond family to small business ownership and community philanthropy.
Stunned scientists discover new wild cat species after a century—see the photos - Futura-Sciences
A Mysterious Cat in the Clouds High in the Andean forests—almost always wrapped in mist—a pint-sized cat was living its life unnoticed by the scientific community, although locals might have crossed its path many times. The story kicked off in 2016, when a Bolivian animal shelter contacted biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz...
For Trump and Xi, a warm farewell and unfinished business
The presidents praised their relationship over tea and viewed America’s founding documents, with few apparent breakthroughs on the issues dividing their countries.
Judge Judy’s ‘selfishness’ slammed by“ The View” cohosts after TV icon told unhappy Americans to ‘go somewhere else’
Judy Sheindlin raised eyebrows at the Hot Topics table — particularly as Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin criticized her, though Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin came to her defense.
Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable
Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business.The September RoundTable, “The Funding Toolbox,” will be held Monday, Sept.28, from 5:30–7 p.m. in Building 14, Room 135, at Bladen Community College.Sponsored by the Bladen Community College Small Business Center (SBC) and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will bring together experts familiar with the Small Business Center and SSBCI programs to help participants better understand the funding resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses.Rather than focusing on one type of financing, “The Funding Toolbox” will explore a variety of funding tools and resources that may be available depending on a business's stage, needs and goals. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about available programs, how they work, what lenders and funding organizations look for, and how business owners can prepare to seek financing.Topics will include:Funding options for startups and existing businessesLoans and other financing resourcesSSBCI-supported funding opportunitiesHow to determine which funding option may fit your businessWhat lenders and funding organizations look forPreparing financial information and documentationResources available to help businesses become funding-ready“The Funding Toolbox” is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and established small business owners who are considering starting, expanding or investing in their businesses.The Small Business RoundTable provides an informal setting where local entrepreneurs can learn, ask questions, share experiences and connect with business-resource partners. The program is part of the ongoing efforts of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center and the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to strengthen and support small businesses throughout the community.The September RoundTable is free and open to the public.For more information or to register, contact the Bladen Community College Small Business Center at 910-879-5572.Event DetailsWhat: Small Business RoundTable – The Funding ToolboxWhen: Monday, Sept.28, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.Where: Bladen Community College, Building 14, Room 135Cost: FreeSponsors: Bladen Community College Small Business Center and Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Protests against war crimes verdicts add pressure on Kosovo's government
Daily protests in Kosovo against war crimes convictions for former rebel commanders have spread throughout the small Balkan country | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Heather Matarazzo Says She May Lose Health Insurance Through SAG-AFTRA
Heather Matarazzo revealed she may not qualify for health insurance through the Screen Actors Guild if she doesn't find work soon.
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.
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
After Tough Primaries, Democrats in Key States Feel Unified, New Polls Find
A majority of Democrats in Maine and Michigan said the primary process strengthened their party heading into November.
Birmingham Barons 2026 Season Review
After a rough first half, Birmingham rallied and nearly stumbled into the playoffs
How the Illinois Offense Can Give Ohio State Problems
Quarterback Katin Houser leads a ball-control strategy designed to neutralize the Buckeyes' pass rush and keep their explosive offense anchored to the sideline through sustained drives.
How to help Katmai’s brown bears this Fat Bear Week
Donations to the Otis Fund will be matched up to $350,000 through October 3.
Join us for community science power hours this fall
With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, it’s a great time of year to get out and explore nature! As we move through fall, we can watch many seasonal changes unfold. Earlier in the season, you can still find many flowers blooming and attracting pollinators. But as the weeks go by, many of these birds […]
Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior following first loss
Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com Deion Sanders addresses Colorado player behavior Deion Sanders addressed Colorado players after the Buffaloes lost 41–7 at Northwestern on September 19, 2026. The defeat ended Colorado’s 2–0 start and dropped the team to 2–1 ahead of Big 12 play. Sanders said he confronted players he saw laughing after the 34-point loss. His criticism…
2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey This Month
The LaSalle County Health Department has extended the deadline for residents to complete its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey through Sept. 30. The anonymous survey takes about 10 to
Entertainment News: September 25, 2026
Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX 17 Morning Mix's Entertainment News.
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.
Taylor Swift releases 4 new songs for 'Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.' What do critics say?
Swift's songwriting has been called "captivating" and "shockingly tender," though one critic dismissed the new tracks as "derivative and flat."
‘Those interactions won’t always happen through a screen’: Qualcomm
Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 puts Wi-Fi 6E and twice the AI power in earbuds. Qualcomm also showed 1-bit AI glasses platforms and a health alliance.
Atlético-MG defender comments on relationship with Domínguez
Having come through Atlético-MG’s youth academy since the age of 12, center-back Vitão reached the peak of his transition to professional football by scoring his first goal for the senior team at ...
Dodgers could be foiled by familiar foe
Seeing the booze-drenched celebration around him through the tinted lenses of his eyewear, Manny Machado suddenly recalled he’d done this before.
iPad Mini 8 Leaked: A20 Pro Chip, Landscape Camera, and More
Apple's next-generation iPad mini will feature the A20 Pro chip, a rearranged front-facing camera, and a new speaker system, leaked code reveals. The information originates from Apple's own code (spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris) and also shows clear product images of the new iPad mini. Although images of the device only show the front, leaving any design changes of the rear or side profile unknown, there are still visible changes.
What a Documentary About Cats Taught Me About Private Equity
CBHR’s Michael Goldhaber, featured in the new documentary New York Cat Crisis, explains how private equity’s roll-up of veterinary clinics is driving up pet care costs and leaving struggling New Yorkers to abandon pets they can no longer afford to treat.
Decoding Earth's magnetic field may help scientists treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Here's how
"It passes through our bodies, our cells and every living organism on the planet, yet we know surprisingly little about whether and how this invisible force affects the way our cells work."
'Everything we know about space travel is going to change within a decade': The fusion breakthrough that could unlock a path to the stars
Several companies have made significant headway toward nuclear fusion propulsion drives. Is humanity on the brink of a revolution in spaceflight?
How Ben Affleck’s Kids Have Turned His Hollywood Dating History Into Family Entertainment
Ben Affleck‘s kids are having good laughs from his past romances. The three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, whom the […]
In tight R.I. lieutenant governor’s race, Matos, Loughlin to face off in first debate
Republican John Loughlin is seen as having the best chance to win a statewide election for his party since 2006. But incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos has an advantage, she doesn’t approach politics as a my-way-or-the-highway proposition.
Maggie Voisin Breaks Down the Science of Skiing
Maggie Voisin has spent her career learning how to break skiing down into its smallest details; speed, trajectory, timing, rotation, terrain. Years of competition taught her how to calculate a…
The Reality of Human Sex Differences: Why It Matters for Science, Medicine, and Policy, and Why We Need to Talk About It
This lecture is part of the NIH Scientific Freedom Lecture Series, which is designed to promote the principles of gold standard science by providing a formal venue for thoughtful discussion of complex scientific topics. Each...
Alex DeBrincat’s Fight Earns Strong Response From Todd McLellan
Todd McLellan called Alex DeBrincat’s fight against Buffalo a sign of leadership as Detroit pushes for a tougher team identity.
Yankees’ Anthony Volpe decision got tougher after one huge swing
For six innings Thursday, the Yankees trailed Tampa Bay 4-0. By the end of the eighth, George Lombard Jr. had […]
A 60-beam ultraviolet laser flash-vaporized the surface of tiny diamonds so the blast would kick a shock wave through them, melting the hardest material on Earth at 12,680 degrees and 145 million psi, and solid diamond turned out to float on its own melt like ice on water
The experiments ran on the OMEGA laser at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics, which fires 60 ultraviolet beams into a target
LIVE: Six years on from COVID-19, is the world ready for the next pandemic?
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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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