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Ofcom: Sports 'geo-blocking' can't be stopped says regulator
The UK media regulator has said the geo-blocking of Irish sporting events in Northern Ireland could get worse.
Intermountain Health Groundbreaking on a New Era of Children’s Health for Nevada
Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital groundbreaking marks the community-wide effort to build a stronger pediatric health system. Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital Model presented at groundbreaking for the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Media Use, use the following link for photos/videos: https://securedrop.intermountain.net/securedrop/public.php?service=files&t=010f47fe8a
Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO 2 Announced – the X100 of the Instax World
Fujifilm has just announced the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO 2 hybrid Instant camera, a camera definitely inspired by the X100 design with some neat features like a print lever, film filter and more. In my eyes, this makes it the aesthetically best looking camera in the Instax World. You can check out specs and price…
Seminoles Roundup: Kickoff Time Announced for FSU at BC
The Seminoles head to Chestnut Hill seeking a fourth straight road win against the Eagles, while volleyball dominates Notre Dame and women's golf secures a top-five finish.
Apple responds to early screen flaws on $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo faces early screen issues near the hinge.
Tech Tuesday: Deepfake images increasing in politics with rise of AI
AI is making an impact in many sections of life including politics.
Week 9 Nebraska volleyball grades
Nebraska volleyball is still undefeated after taking down USC and No. 18 UCLA. Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Virginia Adriano each put up impressive performances for the Huskers. Sports reporter Danny Berg grades the performance of each position group in those victories.
A-State researcher lands NSF award
Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Dr. Chiqian Zhang,...
Scientists looking at how imperfections in produce impact safety
In the past, physical damage or defects — such as those caused by machines, freezes or pests — were typically viewed separately from food safety risks.
New Australian Platform Aims to Simplify Celebrity and Entertainment Bookings
Booking Australian musicians, comedians, celebrities and other entertainers could be about to get easier, with the launch of an expanded talent directory
Scientists video REM-like sleep in Australian jumping spider species
The most comprehensive study of its kind confirms that jumping spiders go through two phases of sleep, including a REM-like state that is associated with human dreaming.
Skydance offers voluntary buyouts, mandates five-day office week after $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal
The media giant is looking to rein in costs and manage an estimated $80 billion debt burden as it integrates Warner Bros Discovery and prepares to outline its strategy to investors.
Cam Grandy headed back to Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing tight end Cam Grandy off the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings
Wallace Community Center Dothan gets full accreditation for science simulator center
Dothan, Ala. (WDHN)– Wallace Community College in Dothan is defining itself as a learning institution by breaking barriers for its health studies curriculum. In their simulation center, stude…
Jay-Z Bravely Chooses Himself To Headline The 2027 Super Bowl LXI Half-Time Show
In an act of supreme nobility and humility, rap mogul Jay-Z has been selected to perform at the 2027 Super Bowl LXI Half-Time show, marking his first time headlining the ...
Opinion | Everything is political, even if you aren’t
It is easy to feel disconnected from politics. Most of us will never set foot behind the closed doors in Washington D.C., so from a distance, politics seems like something irrelevant to ordinary citizens. That distance can make disengagement seem appealing. With another candidate, election, or bill constantly dominating the news, taking an apolitical stance...
Oct. 26 "Colorado Chamber Office Hours": Pushing back on Colorado's sinking business reputation
The latest "Colorado Chamber Office Hours" features two economic-development leaders discussing how national rankings affect their work.
Judge imposes new limits on Trump’s golf course renovation
A federal judge extended an order blocking tree removal from a Washington, DC golf course President Donald Trump is seeking to renovate, while imposing new notice requirements on any other major changes the administration seeks to make on the golf course grounds.
Riff Raff: A Fort Smith government ‘we deserve’
A frequent question from Kind Readers and Readers of Another Kind is about this Fort Smith change of government thing. They inquire: Will the city and its residents be better...
Riff Raff: A Fort Smith government ‘we deserve’
A frequent question from Kind Readers and Readers of Another Kind is about this Fort Smith change of government thing. They inquire: Will the city and its residents be better...
New McKinleyville BMX track opens, aiming to boost tourism and local business
A new BMX racing facility in McKinleyville is giving local riders a dedicated place to compete, while community leaders hope it will also draw visitors...
New York’s minor parties fight to maintain ballot access
As early voting gets underway in New York, the race for governor is also testing the political strength of two of the state’s most influential minor parties.
LaCerte Lauds Southeast, Decries Politics-driven Energy Decisions
FERC Commissioner David LaCerte praised the Southeast for enabling infrastructure and data center buildout while criticizing New England and Texas for making decisions based on politics.
Smithsonian scientists just recreated the first 2 billion years of the Universe
Scientists have created one of the largest and most detailed simulations of the early universe ever made, offering an extraordinary new glimpse into the cosmos shortly after the Big Bang. Called Lumina, the groundbreaking simulation recreates the universe’s first 2 billion years, showing how dark matter, gas, and radiation interacted to give rise to the earliest stars, galaxies, and black holes.
Clarivate's Web of Science Research Intelligence Is Now in Use by 100 Institutions
Clarivate reached a milestone of more than 100 institutions across 25 countries and regions adopting Web of Science Research Intelligence, an AI-native research intelligence platform designed to support institutional decision-making across funding, strategy and impact.
Creepy, cannibalistic and cool: Exploring why black widows thrive in metro Phoenix
It’s easy to lump black widow spiders into the cast of creepy characters that crawl out of the woodwork for Halloween.They have glossy black bodies marked by a distinct blood-red hourglass. They have been known to make a meal out of their mates. And they have the potential to paralyze their prey with neurotoxic venom.But unlike ghosts, goblins or other Halloween monsters, a black widow could actually be lurking in your backyard.
Health officials find cluster of Tuberculosis cases impacting unhoused community
Maricopa County health officials are working with nonprofits that serve the unhoused after identifying a cluster of tuberculosis cases.
Revealed: Full Men's Ballon d'Or top 10 rankings
Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane was crowned the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London on Monday night.The full top 10 has now been announced, showing that the 33-year-old England captain finis...
Eagles upgrade Saquon Barkley's status vs Cowboys
It's looking like Saquon Barkley could return to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
[Hands-On] Comfort, Convenience, and More: A Day With Galaxy Buds On
Earbuds have become an everyday essential for listening to music, taking calls, exercising
Ballon d'Or 2026: the full rankings ✨
The top 30 club.It's official: Harry Kane was crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner on Monday evening, October 26.The Englishman finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, who rounded out the po...
Amid her reelection bid, Hochul aims at retaking Congress
Hochul spoke exclusively with NY1.
Stanford's Starting Five Is Taking Shape
Despite an 0-2 exhibition record, Kyle Smith's lineup is coming into focus ahead of the regular-season opener against Eastern Washington.
Appeals court rejects Trump DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s unprecedented attempt to force California to set aside votes from 20,000 people it claims are noncitizens.
Pumpkins with Purpose brighten Palm Beach for a cause
There were pumpkins, philanthropy and plenty of Palm Beach charm for four festive days as Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and The Royal Poinciana Plaza celebrated the ninth annual
St. Joseph County shops warn of fake $50s after business owner loses money on deposit
Businesses in St. Joseph County are reporting counterfeit $50 bills, with one local business owner speaking out to warn others after discovering a bill she rece
JMU breaks ground on healthcare education building
James Madison University is breaking ground on a new building designed to expand health care education, research and clinical services.
Firefox brings back internet icons for new anti-tracking, anti-AI campaign
Numa Numa Guy, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Annoying Orange — they're all here.
Inside Mike McCarthy's high praise for OL Coach James Campen
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy calls James Campen the best offensive line coach in the NFL while praising young blocking talent.
Packers Urged to Consider Surprising Wide Receiver Move
The Green Bay Packers are fresh off of a heartbreaking and controversial loss in Week 7 on the road against the Detroit Lions. Following the NFL, the officials have received a lot of heat, but kicker Trey Smack has also shouldered a large portion of the blame. Matt LaFleur and the Packers were called for […] The post Packers Urged to Consider Surprising Wide Receiver Move appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
The Science Behind Your Reaction to Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is showing how art can influence thinking, perspective and mood, in an exhibition that is part of a trend by museums to mix science and art.
What Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment?
[Cross-posted from The Tattooed Historian’s Dispatch] What exactly are we doing when we communicate history to the public? Most of us would agree that accuracy matters, evidence matters, context matters, historical rigor matters. But we also live in a world where attention matters (and attention spans are dropping at an alarming rate). Subscribe Whether we’re posting on social media, producing videos, hosting podcasts, giving public talks, or designing museum programs, we’re all competing with countless other demands on people’s time. The public doesn’t simply stumble into history anymore. Now, good history has to find people where they already are. This raises a difficult question: Is making history entertaining part of good historical practice, or is it simply what we must do to remain relevant? “Entertainment” is often treated as the opposite of seriousness. But what do we mean when we use the term itself? Does entertainment mean simplifying the historical record? Does it mean telling compelling stories in a lively manner? Is there a difference between being engaging and being entertaining? And who gets to decide where that line is? Share These questions become even more complicated online. Social media platforms reward attention. Algorithms reward engagement (the positive and the negative). Visibility often depends on producing content that people are willing to click, watch, share, and discuss. What happens when those incentives shape the way history is presented? Can historians work within those systems without letting those systems define the work? Are public audiences being served better than ever before, or are platform incentives changing what kinds of history rise to the surface? These are just a few of the issues that I discuss with John R. Heckman in our latest installment of “Historians Off the Cuff.” Feel free to suggest future topics for us to discuss in the comments section below. Hope you are entertained. LOL Civil War Memory is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
GWBCC Reception Promotes Unity in 'Fight' Against Threats to Black Ownership
The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce held its Art of Black Business reception to celebrate local entrepreneurs and foster networking.
New Jersey Cannot Prescribe Better Health Without Making Healthy Food Accessible
By Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart We tell people with diabetes to watch their blood sugar. We tell people with hypertension to reduce their sodium. We tell families to eat more fruits and vegetables to prevent chronic disease. But what happens when the food we recommend is beyond their budget or unavailable in their neighborhood? That is[...]
Trump has made transactional promises in roughly half of states holding key Senate contests
President Donald Trump kicked off his general election push by making voters a highly controversial offer. Now he’s gone quite a bit further — and more localized — with his quid pro quos.
Fayetteville-based developer shifts strategy in smaller market
Fayetteville-based Kevin Gerlt Construction Inc. is taking a different homebuilding approach in smaller, outlying communities amid the arrival of large national homebuilders. The company’s newest development is a $20 million...
8 Companies to Watch for a Potential Sale in 2027
Dealmaking across the behavioral health industry continues to face challenges. However, no single thing explains the relative disquiet in behavioral
Why Trump can’t stop talking about the ‘ass’ of a male senator
It’s not that interesting that President Donald Trump told a story about a male senator’s “ass.”
Utah Royals FC and Sportsish Celebrate Women in Sports at “Gameday for the Girls”
SANDY, Utah (Monday, October 26, 2026) — Ahead of Utah Royals FC’s matchup against the Kansas City Current on October 17, the Royals teamed up with Sportsish, a sports brand built for the female audience, to host “Gameday for the Girls,” a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the women shaping sports today
JMU breaks ground on new health building, discusses urgent healthcare needs
JMU broke ground on a new Health and Behavioral Studies building after holding a forum to discuss strategies for addressing urgent healthcare needs across Virginia.
Pennsylvania House passes bill requiring AI disclosure in healthcare
If enacted, the legislation would require healthcare facilities, including imaging centers, to disclose their use of AI in clinical decision-making through website postings and written patient notifications, among other things.
Chris Brown's prison sentence suspended in bottle attack case
Chris Brown avoids prison time, as a London judge suspends the Grammy winner's prison sentence for a year. The R&B star pleaded guilty to attacking a music producer at a nightclub in 2023.
Lionsgate, Steven Paul's SP Media Form New Business, Film Joint Venture
Lionsgate and Steven Paul's SP Media are launching a new joint venture which will have the latter making a capital investment that will allow the former to continue its diversification of 3 Arts and other businesses.
The unlikely fellowship of Madison’s political reporters
Despite working for competing outlets, these journalists are bonded together by long election nights and legislative marathons at the Wisconsin Capitol.
A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day
When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.
Scientists produce less disruptive research as they age, but their breakthroughs are more likely to last
Science often advances in small steps, with researchers gradually building on previous discoveries. But every now and then, a breakthrough comes along that challenges conventional thinking and changes ...
Denver Health Medical Plan Discloses Vendor Breach Affecting 238K Members
Denver Health Medical Plan has notified more than 238,000 individuals about a vendor-related data incident. Data breaches have also been announced by Denver Health Medical Plan has notified more than 238,000 individuals about a vendor-related data incident. Data breaches have also been announced by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and BASS Medical Group.
Kevin O’Connell Addresses Running Back Health, Areas of Focus on Offense
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Eight Ends Now in Euro, World Junior Curling
After 25+ years, is World Curling finally making the move?
Liberty Cinema brings live entertainment back to stage after 45 years
The Liberty Cinema has spent decades making room for stories on the big screen. Now, the historic theater is ready to bring stories, laughs and music back to the stage.
New IU medical campus enters final stretch of construction
Four years after breaking ground, the $4.74 billion Indiana University Health Medical Center campus in downtown Indianapolis has entered its last stages of construction.
Jon Husted to hold small business roundtable in Guernsey Co. today
Sen. Jon Husted is scheduled to hold a small business roundtable at The Bear's Den Steakhouse today, according to a release. He will be accompanied by U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler and will speak to employees and local leaders about the Working Families Tax Cut Act and the benefits for small businesses and owners in southeastern Ohio. The time of the roundtable was not included in the release.
Essentia Health breaks ground on new family medicine clinic in Horace
Today, Essentia Health broke ground on a new family medicine clinic in Horace, North Dakota. Located at 7735 Jacks Way, the new clinic will provide convenient access to care for the Horace community.
4 haunted houses to visit in Kingwood, East Montgomery County
Explore spooky haunts in the Lake Houston area and East Montgomery County, including Haunted Drive, Purgatory Scream Park, Voodoo Bayou and Woods of Kaos.
Breaking down the 2026 Section 2 Class B football playoffs
Glens Falls (North), Averill Park (South) earn division No. 1 seeds
Opinion: City Hall keeps asking small businesses for more. Enough is enough.
And as City Hall debates how to close another budget deficit, I hope we remember that the small businesses we’re asking to pay more are the very ones we depend on to grow our economy.
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Brandi Carlile adds 4 Seattle shows to her Burn the Setlist Tour
How's that for an encore? The Washington folk-rock star announced an intimate run of one-of-a-kind shows in her hometown to cap her Burn the Setlist Tour.
Science on the Square kicks off 16th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival
The 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival ran from October 15 to 25, with Science on the Square kicking off on opening day. The Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates science by offering hands-on learning opportunities. The Science on the Square event featured activity-based tents lining State Street, leading to Capital Square. These tents featured numerous educationally guided activities, from...
Simple Town Sketch Group Secures North American Deal For Debut Feature ‘Big Break’
EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Big Break, a comedic thriller marking the debut feature of New York-based sketch comedy group Simple Town. They’ll release the ...
Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center provides prenatal care
Dr. Tonya Hawkins, a new provider with Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, visited Today at 11 with information about what Jackson Hinds provides, which is comprehensive care, including prenatal and gynecologic services for women, with multiple locations in the metro area.
Elvis has entered the courtroom
The owners of Elvis Presley’s music are suing Anthropic, alleging it helped itself to the King’s songs to train its AI — and sending a $41 million reminder, according to the New York Times.
Kingston South celebrates launch with community gathering
The Kingston South Grand Opening took place Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event marks another step in Cameratta Companies’ vision of an over 7,700-acre conservation
Guide to the classics: Machiavelli’s ‘audaciously honest’ The Prince reveals how politics works
In an era when political campaigns are a mix of strategy, spectacle and survival, Machiavelli’s The Prince is a straight-talking classic.
Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
Over the weekend, a handful of iPhone Duo users reported that their inner display had cracked along the hinge. In...
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking
The iPhone Duo, one of Apple Inc.’s biggest new products in years, is drawing a growing number of complaints from customers who say the foldable display cracked after just hours or days of use.
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
Referee Defends Controversial Decision After Badé Head Injury
Robert Hartmann justifies his choice to ignore a severe collision that left Loïc Badé unconscious, sparking fierce debate over official protocols versus player safety during Leverkusen's defeat.
UAlbany football breaks into FCS Top 25 national rankings
The Great Danes will face No. 15 Campbell (7-1, 4-0), led by quarterback Kamden Sixkiller, in a CAA showdown at noon Saturday in Casey Stadium.
Leverkusen's Winning Streak Ends In Hoffenheim Nightmare
A late-game collapse and Andrej Kramarić’s historic penalty snapped Carles Martínez’s record-breaking scoring run, leaving the toothless Werkself stunned by three goals in a frantic final ten minutes.
High school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 15 East Region rankings, Week 11
After an upset loss to St. Peter's Prep, Don Bosco relinquishes their New Jersey crown this week.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers
🎮 Nintendo will release a Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller on October 29 💰 It costs $99.99, the same as other limited editions 📅 A restock could occur on launch day at Walmart and Best Buy 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert when stock appears Walmart: Zelda Pro Controller Best Buy: Zelda Pro Controller Amazon: Zelda Pro Controller Target: Zelda Pro Controller GameStop: Zelda Pro Controller Nintendo is releasing a special limited edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series. It releases on October 29, 2026, which is when we expect to see a long-awaited restock of the hard-to-find controller. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Switch 2 Pro Controller features the same striking gold and royal emerald color scheme of the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary edition, and also includes a fun little easter egg on the back: an 8-Bit Link. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe This is the same Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller we’re used to, aside from the intricate design, but it means you’ll have to pay more as a result. It costs $99.99 instead of the standard $89.99. However, the Pro Controller is the easiest way to play the best Switch 2 games in TV mode. If you’ve been searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock, here’s everything you need to know. Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller should restock at these retailers We’ve seen retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy restock items on release day, even when pre-orders have sold out. It’s likely that the Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller will be up for grabs on October 29, 2026, when the controller and console launches. Demand will be high, and stock could sell out fast. However, we’ll be keeping a close eye on every major retailer, including Target, Amazon, GameStop, and the Nintendo Store and will alert our followers as soon as stock goes live. Why you can trust our Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker We’ve already helped over 400,000 people buy a PS5 when it was in and out of stock during Covid, and we’ve helped our subscribers continue to secure hard-to-find items. The Shortcut followers were some of the first to secure the Switch 2 when it went on sale, and we’ve also helped countless others snag limited edition consoles like the PS5 30th anniversary edition. The Shortcut and Matt Swider on X offer exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock updates with up-to-the-second US store inventory checks at the biggest retailers. You’ll receive an instant notification on X (if set to on) as soon as new stock arrives. Up next: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review roundup: ‘a strong return to form’ Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Oregon Receives Shocking Outlook For Week 9 Matchup vs Northwestern
Despite a midseason collapse and a coordinator firing, the struggling Ducks open as betting favorites against a surging, ranked Northwestern squad led by an explosive Chip Kelly offense.
Is the U.S. Bank Business Essentials Visa worth it for your small business?
The U.S. Bank Business Essentials Visa offers unlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases — and up to 2.5% back with an eligible U.S. Bank business checking account.
Spooky Science Carnival Ticket Giveaway
Win a Family (4) Four Pack of Tickets to the Spooky Science Carnival at the Science Spectrum. This “spooky, not scary event” will be held on Friday, October 30th, from 5:00pm-9:00pm all throughout the museum. This event is perfect for those looking for a safe Halloween alternative and a fun, educational party all rolled into one!
Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want
Our tech writer has long recommended the Kindle Paperwhite, but he’s starting to think the regular Kindle might be the best option for the new lineup.
New Scrooge takes over in ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ revival
The Muppets have revived ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ with Walton Goggins taking over as Scrooge in a new Walmart commercial starring Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo, and more.
Aaron Jones day to day
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) is considered day-to-day after suffering a knee injury in Week 7.
Build-a-manager: LL staff edition
Sweet Lou aside, making a list of some qualities that are the most important to the LL staff in a manager
Christian County Health Department Seeks Tobacco Enforcement Volunteers
The Christian County Health Department is looking for more volunteers to assist with their tobacco enforcement efforts. The agency works with law enforcement to ensure local businesses that sell tobacco products ask customers to show their ID when needed. Speaking on the WTIM Morning Show, […]
Perot Museum plans major expansion to bring science education outdoors in Dallas
The four-acre expansion will transform an existing parking lot next to the museum into an outdoor space.
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
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