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Google finally sets a date for Googlebook pre-orders

Planning on getting a Googlebook? Google has officially revealed when you'll be able to place your pre-order.

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Sep 14 • 4:23 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Health Catalyst Strengthens Its Board with the Appointment of Tami Reller

/PRNewswire/ -- Health Catalyst, Inc. ("Health Catalyst", NASDAQ: HCAT), a healthcare intelligence company designed to accelerate measurable improvement for...

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Sep 14 • 4:19 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk & Wheel Supports Adaptive Sports Athletes at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

/PRNewswire/ -- SuperH™ 5K Run, Walk & Wheel is celebrating its 23rd year raising funds for adaptive sports and fitness programs at MedStar National...

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Sep 14 • 4:16 PM EDT • Sports • prnewswire.com
Phoenix Suns Rival Reportedly Keeping Eye on Devin Booker

Golden State reportedly covets the Phoenix icon, leveraging Steve Kerr’s Olympic connection to monitor his availability as tensions and stakes rise between these two Pacific Division rivals.

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Sep 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
6 great translated books to check out this fall

These recommendations include books translated from Spanish, Danish, Norwegian and more.

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Sep 14 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
Steam Deck 2 plans remain unchanged despite the ongoing memory crisis, Valve confirms

The ongoing memory crisis has forced several companies to increase the prices of existing products or rethink plans for future hardware. However, it seems it hasn't changed Valve's plans for the Steam Deck 2.

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Sep 14 • 2:59 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Please Stop Conflating Sports Betting Handle With Spending On Entertainment

Editor’s note: The Cashout for paid subscribers will publish on Tuesday. Every September there’s a huge uptick in how much people bet on sports with the start of football season. Which means it’s time to get ahead of a ridiculous narrative before it picks up steam on social media or in mainstream media. Subscribe Every few months I see some version of this: [ Charlie Bilello@charliebilello Americans bet over $165 billion on sports last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined. 1:00 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 4.1M Views 258 Replies · 674 Reposts · 4.23K Likes ](https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2071217050328895935?s=20) Fortune published this in July. The headline and start of the story tell the same narrative (emphasis added): Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined: The North American box office totaled $8.87 billion in 2025, which is still 22% below pre-pandemic levels. Recorded music revenue hit a record $11.5 billion. Live music like concerts and festivals brought in $18.51 billion. Meanwhile, book publishers tracked by the Association of American Publishers reported $14.6 billion for the year. And the U.S. museum industry generated an estimated $16.4 billion. Add it up and the total comes to roughly $70 billion, which is less than half what Americans wagered on sports. The story, to its credit, goes on to tell us why sports betting is entirely different, although people who only read headlines will miss that nuance. (The tweet above definitely skips over the nuance.) I will mostly be preaching to the choir here, but it’s worth saying out loud: Wagering money on sports is not the same thing as spending on entertainment from a financial perspective. When you spend money on a movie or concert ticket, that money is gone. You exchanged money for an experience. It’s a good trade! I get to have fun for “x” dollars. (Unless the movie sucks, I guess.) When you bet money on sports, the money is not necessarily gone every time you wager it. It could be gone, but sometimes it’s not and you actually get more money back! That’s not “spending” money or something you should try to compare directly to entertainment spend. A far better comp would be how much people lose at sports betting. That number was more like $17 billion in the US last year, at least for state-regulated sportsbooks. Why are we trying to equate handle and entertainment spending? I dunno. It makes for splashy headlines, I guess. Now, people should be betting for entertainment, and not because they expect to win in the long term; no doubt about it. Anyway, here’s hoping I don’t see people saying Americans “spent” hundreds of millions of dollars on sports betting this fall. Mindway AI and DraftKings Expand Responsible Gaming Drive with Launch of Gamalyze American Football In time for the NFL kickoff, Mindway AI has expanded its partnership with DraftKings to launch Gamalyze American Football the second title in the neuroscience-based Gamalyze Sports collection. Following the success of Gamalyze Football (soccer) during the FIFA World Cup, this gridiron-themed update replaces static questionnaires with immersive, stadium-inspired gameplay. Backed by 10+ years of Aarhus University research, Gamalyze evaluates real-time decision-making to deliver instant, unbiased player risk assessments. Integrated into DraftKings’ platform and nationwide activations, it engages fans when excitement peaks. Ready to upgrade your player protection? Contact Mindway AI to try Gamalyze Sports today. Gambling news roundup 🚨The important stuff 1st NFL Sunday of Season ‘Champagne-Popping Day for Bettors’ (Covers): “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks,” Caesars’ head of football Joey Feazel said prior to the Sunday night game. “Caesars Sportsbook reported that Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson were among the top five most-bet players to reach the end zone, and all of them cashed tickets.” [ Ben Fawkes@BFawkes22 A @CaesarsSports oddsmaker on how Week 1 has gone so far: “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks.” ➡️8 of 10 most popular anytime TD scorers cashed 1:31 AM · Sep 14, 2026 · 276K Views 16 Replies · 16 Reposts · 615 Likes ](https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/2099310001927995849?s=20) 🔍 Are we already getting a “customer-friendly results” narrative in Week 1? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with CNBC about the prediction markets industry: “We think that there needs to be stronger regulations into the predictive markets,” Goodell said. “We want to see that to protect the integrity of our game. We want to make sure we’re protecting the consumers that are on those platforms for the NFL. So, we’re continuing to have conversations with them and talk to them about the things that we think they need to do to strengthen that so that they could be potential partners at some point in the future.” More on the NFL + PMs: [ Straight to the Point Quid Pro Quo The NFL has asked Kalshi and other prediction markets to remove certain easy to manipulate markets. Does a potential partnership hang in the balance… Read more 6 hours ago · 19 likes · Steve Ruddock ](https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/p/quid-pro-quo?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) Kalshi was on my podcast?: Kalshi was on my podcast [ The Event Horizon Episode 32: Talking Prediction Market Enforcement With Kalshi’s Robert DeNault Kalshi? On my podcast? Yep… Listen now 5 hours ago · 6 likes · 1 comment · Dustin Gouker ](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-32-talking-prediction-market-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) DraftKings Enhances Responsible Engagement Efforts With New Customer Initiatives, Tools and Education (press release): DraftKings Inc. today announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that promotes responsible engagement, a PGA TOUR sweepstakes that promotes customer engagement with responsible engagement features, the launch of Gamalyze American Football in collaboration with Mindway AI, and new custom cool-off options that give customers enhanced flexibility when choosing a cool-off period. The initiatives build on DraftKings’ commitment to making responsible engagement an integral part of the customer experience and providing players with accessible tools and resources that help them make informed choices about their gaming experience. “At DraftKings, responsible engagement is embedded in how we operate and is essential to building trust with our customers and our long-term sustainability,” said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings. “We’ve continued to invest in tools and resources that give customers enhanced access to information about their play and more choices for managing how they engage. From My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet to player-set limits and new custom cool-offs, we’re continuing to evolve our approach while promoting awareness and use of the tools and resources available to help customers play responsibly.” … DraftKings is launching a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that continues the pair’s road trip and promotes responsible engagement and awareness of the tools and resources available to help customers make informed choices about their gaming experience and engage responsibly. The campaign was initially launched on Sep. 10th and will reach customers through digital channels, bringing responsible engagement messaging to fans in an engaging way. bet365 Launches “The Matchup,” a New Weekly Video Podcast Hosted by Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders (press release): "bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, today announced the launch of “The Matchup,” a new weekly video podcast hosted by former Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders. Featuring current and former NFL players, the original series marks a significant, intentional investment in football as bet365 works to become a go-to destination for U.S. bettors throughout the season. “The Matchup” premieres September 10, with new episodes released weekly in both video and audio formats. Full episodes will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available, with clips and additional content rolling out across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok. The show is being produced by Last Row Digital Media. Each week, Harris and Sanders will be joined by guests from across the game to break down the biggest NFL matchups, unpack the latest league news and share perspectives that go beyond the box score. By bringing together two former players with distinct perspectives and firsthand experience, “The Matchup” will give audiences timely context and a deeper understanding of the teams, players and storylines shaping the week ahead. “Every great football conversation starts with a matchup—who has the edge, what everyone is overlooking and what could change the game,” said Chris Harris Jr. “Emmanuel and I have experienced the game from different perspectives, and we want the audience to feel like they are part of the conversation and leave every episode knowing more about the week ahead.” Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing strategies. Robert draws on federal clerkship experience and appellate defense work to advise iGaming clients on litigation exposure, white-collar risk, and regulatory defense across multiple jurisdictions. Read More: Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries 🔮 Prediction markets Update on legal action in Connecticut: [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL Connecticut says gaming service license holders which received subpoenas over sports prediction markets “are not under investigation” by the @CTDCP but may possess information that could assist the state “in evaluating the conduct of prediction market platforms.” 2:31 PM · Sep 13, 2026 · 844 Views 5 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2099143914271670576?s=20) American Gaming Association Opposes CFTC Bid to Block New York Prediction-Market Enforcement (DeFi Rate): “The brief points to the Ninth Circuit’s Aug. 28 decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, which the AGA says supports New York’s authority to regulate sports contracts as gambling. It also cites Kalshi advertising, product comparisons and reporting on Kalshi’s sports volume to argue that the economic product resembles a sportsbook wager more than a conventional financial hedge.” [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL AGA intervenes in CFTC v. NY case to oppose CFTC request for preliminary injunction, says the CFTC’s arguments “obfuscate a simple truth: prediction markets offer sports betting.” Highlights CA9 decision, @DustinGouker (6x), and $1.32 billion in OSB taxes for NY (0 from PMs). Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL High stakes hearing on Monday in CFTC v. New York State. If SDNY judge Lorna Schofield denies the CFTC’s motion for preliminary injunction, the New York AG would have a clearer path for securing a state court geofencing order against Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. 2:08 AM · Sep 13, 2026 · 4.78K Views 1 Reply · 2 Reposts · 8 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2098957043474280584?s=20) Gaming Commission remains member of gambling council after questions raised over ties to Kalshi (Mass Live): “The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi.” Sponsor’s messageTrusted Voices: Conversations About Betting is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, including information on warning signs, risks and proxy betting. The program is led by retired professional basketball player Randy Livingston and his wife, basketball agent Anita Smith, who share their personal stories related to problem gambling, with the hope of preventing others from experiencing similar harms. Learn more and join the conversation here. 📣 Industry news Gaming M&A: Latest Mergers, Acquisitions and Deals (SBC Americas): “But what else is happening in the world of gaming mergers, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships? Here, we round up some of the news you might have missed.” BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the Minnesota Vikings in Canada (press release): BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vikings marks across approved sports betting, online casino and marketing activities in Canada. In addition, Vikings Big Kick LuckyTap™, a casino game by Design Works Gaming, is available now exclusively at BetMGM Casino in Alberta and Ontario. “Vikings fans bring a level of passion and loyalty that extends well beyond game day,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer at BetMGM. “As the home of one of the largest collections of sports-themed casino content in North America, BetMGM is uniquely positioned to combine sports fandom with iGaming. We are eager to start football season off strong with another fantastic partnership especially as we expand our reach in Canada to Alberta.” Martin Nance, Minnesota Vikings Chief Marketing Officer, said, “As we continue to deepen our connection with Vikings fans across Canada, we’re proud to welcome BetMGM as the team’s official sports betting and online casino partner in Canada. Their commitment to innovation and fan engagement aligns well with our organization, and we’re excited to create memorable experiences that celebrate Vikings football and connect with Canadian fans in new and meaningful ways.” Caesars Entertainment Launches Ball Rush Jackpots™ in New Jersey,the Latest Proprietary Online Title from Empire Creative™ (press release): Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the launch of Ball Rush Jackpots™, a new ball-and-peg style online casino game developed by Empire Creative™, the Company’s in-house game development studio. Now live in New Jersey across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, Ball Rush Jackpots is expected to become available in additional jurisdictions where Caesars offers online casino gaming following regulatory approval. The title expands Caesars’ growing portfolio of proprietary online casino titles, following the successful launch of Ca$hline™ earlier this year and further diversifying the Company’s lineup beyond traditional slots and table games. Ball Rush Jackpots follows the traditional ball-drop gameplay experience where players drop a ball down a board filled with pegs to land in a prize slot. As balls navigate independently through a field of pegs, every drop creates new opportunities to collect feature symbols, unlock bonuses and pursue jackpots, delivering a different experience with every round. “Ball Rush Jackpots delivers a different kind of casino experience for our players, combining easy-to-understand gameplay with meaningful customization, exciting bonus opportunities and jackpot potential,” said Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital. “As we continue expanding our proprietary content portfolio, we’re focused on creating games that are simple to pick up, rewarding to revisit and designed around the features players enjoy most.” Bally’s Corporation Secures New Financing to Support the Development of the Bally’s Bronx Project (press release): Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) announced today that it secured new financing led by WhiteHawk Capital Partners, LP to fund further development of the Bally’s Bronx project and general corporate purposes. The new financing comprises closing date term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and delayed draw term loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $160 million (together, the “Facilities”). … Bally’s Chairman of the Board, Soo Kim, commented, “This important financing allows us to progress the pre-construction planning process so that we are ready to complete the remainder of the capital raise and remain on schedule. Furthermore, the additional liquidity provides us greater flexibility for other capital opportunities.” WORLD JAI ALAI LEAGUE LAUNCHES CENTENNIAL SEASON AND ENTERS NEXT CHAPTER IN MIAMI (press release): The World Jai Alai League will open its 2026 fall season on Tuesday, September 15 at Miami’s JAM Arena, beginning a milestone season that marks 100 years since professional Jai Alai first arrived in Miami. Season X, the tenth season of the Battle Court team-based competition launched in 2022, will also be the first since entrepreneur and sports asset investor Rob Gough acquired the World Jai Alai League in August 2026. The acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the league. World Jai Alai League will maintain the existing Battle Court competition and operating format, with Chief Operating Officer Scott Savin overseeing Season X. Gough and his team will use the coming months to listen to players and fans, evaluate opportunities across the league, and execute plans for a broader evolution of Jai Alai’s presentation, live experience, media, marketing and commercial strategy beginning in 2027. “This is a really unique moment for Jai Alai,” said Rob Gough, Owner of the World Jai Alai League. “We have a sport with more than 100 years of history in Miami, extraordinary athletes and incredible speed, but I also believe there is enormous untapped potential.” bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August (SBC Americas): “In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game performance in online slots across its North American online casino markets.” The Closing Line is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

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Sep 14 • 2:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • closingline.substack.com
The Latest Sneaker Politics Collab Takes on the Classic Timberland 6-Inch Boot

Sneaker Politics is bringing more southern charm to its collab archive with a pair of black Timberland 6-Inch Boots. Find images and info here.

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Sep 14 • 2:30 PM EDT • Politics • soleretriever.com
Pre-Orders For The Android-Based Googlebook Laptops Open On September 21

Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.

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Sep 14 • 2:28 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Interview: Lee County Library celebrates card sign-up month with local business promotions

The Lee County Library partnered with local businesses for its third annual Bookish Bonanza.

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Sep 14 • 2:23 PM EDT • Business • wtva.com
Interview: Lee County Library celebrates card sign-up month with local business promotions

The Lee County Library partners with local businesses for its third annual Bookish Bonanza.

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Sep 14 • 2:16 PM EDT • Business • wtva.com
Leading Health Organizations Unite in Washington to Celebrate Health Leadership and Launch the National Hispanic Health Foundation Action Fund

/PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and...

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Sep 14 • 1:34 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
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Patriots Receive TreVeyon Henderson Boost Before Steelers Matchup

TreVeyon Henderson returned to Patriots practice Monday as New England also made a notable change to its practice squad.

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Sep 14 • 1:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why Jacob Coxon's viral AI warning could boost his career

Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic to warn that AI could threaten humanity. Recruiters say his viral post may have made him one of tech's hottest hires.

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Sep 14 • 1:17 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Forget AI. Social media already ruined comic book art.

“Bored. Bored. Bored.” This is me, scrolling through Instagram feeds while looking for an artist who breaks the mold. Finding something truly original is like finding a diamond-encrusted unicorn.

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Sep 14 • 1:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • fredericknewspost.com
macOS Golden Gate Now Available With Siri AI, Visual Intelligence and More

Apple today released macOS Golden Gate 27, the latest version of the macOS operating system that runs on the Mac. macOS Golden Gate is a free app that can be downloaded on all compatible Macs. The update requires a Mac with an Apple silicon chip, and it is not available on Intel Macs. Mac users can download the macOS Golden Gate update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. The update introduces Siri AI, a smarter chatbot version of Siri with a dedicated Siri app.

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Sep 14 • 1:07 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Googlebook pre-orders start on September 21

After previously teasing a fall timeframe, Google is set to open pre-orders for Googlebooks on Monday, September 21.

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Sep 14 • 1:07 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Walker Scobell and Levi Chrisopulos tease Percy and Nico are ‘closer’ in ‘Percy Jackson’ season 3 than the books (exclusive)

Walker Scobell and Levi Chrisopulos talk about how Percy and Nico’s connection differs in ‘Percy Jackson’ season 3 from the books.

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Sep 14 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
The Dell XPS 13 is the first real competitor to the MacBook Neo

Call it a comeback.

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Sep 14 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
C9 Entertainment’s NAZE Makes Their Official Japanese Debut with Digital Single, I LIKE IT

C9 Entertainment’s recently debuted boy group, NAZE, has released their first Japanese digital single, I LIKE IT. The release follows their TBS Drama Dream

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Sep 14 • 12:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • einpresswire.com
Match Gallery: Celtic FC Women v Spartans

The last eight of the Sky Sports Cup awaits Celtic FC Women, who booked their place in the quarter-finals on Sunday.Running out 1-0 winners over Spartans, Grant Scott's side maintained their unbeaten ...

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Sep 14 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mental Health for Young Athletes

While youth sports are meant to promote fun, teamwork, and healthy habits, many young athletes find themselves navigating high levels of stress and performance anxiety. On this week's My Mom Club, sponsored by PremierU, Dr. Katherine Caldwell, a WashU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, joined us to share how parents can help their kids manage mental health alongside physical training. My Mom Club is sponsored by PremierU, with locations in St. Louis, Swansea, and Marion. To learn more or book an appointment, visit PremierUMed.com.

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Sep 14 • 12:09 PM EDT • Health • firstalert4.com
AI research to improve K-12 STEM learning gets funding boost - College of Arts and Sciences

The development of AI-powered education tools and their application will continue at Carolina, thanks to renewal of National Science Foundation grant.

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Sep 14 • 11:54 AM EDT • Science • college.unc.edu
Yankees' Cam Schlittler For MVP? Aaron Boone Thinks So

Cam Schlittler deserves to be in MVP discussions

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Sep 14 • 11:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Anonymous Donor Gives $125 Million to Hackensack Meridian Health -- One of the Largest Healthcare Gifts in the U.S.

/PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive health network, today announced a transformational $125 million...

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Sep 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
What we know about Lenovo’s mysterious third Googlebook ahead of tomorrow’s NYC media event

Tomorrow morning in New York City, Google is finally taking the stage to pull back the curtain on Googlebook - well, for invited media, that is. Over the last few weeks, the leaks have been flowing...

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Sep 14 • 10:41 AM EDT • Technology • chromeunboxed.com
Understanding the future of food science with metabolomics

ERA Chair Coordinator Professor Nataša Poklar Ulrih explains about the aims of the Foodonomics project's research into metabolomics

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Sep 14 • 10:04 AM EDT • Science • innovationnewsnetwork.com
Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out

A $1.49 million award from the John Templeton Foundation will enable Cornell researchers Gordon Pennycook and David Rand ’04 to explore whether artificial intelligence can be used to understand and increase open-mindedness.

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Sep 14 • 9:34 AM EDT • Science • news.cornell.edu
PulsePoint Extends Exclusive Programmatic EHR Partnership with Flora Health Advancing In-Workflow Activation for Life Sciences Brands

/PRNewswire/ -- PulsePoint, the leading technology company transforming healthcare marketing, today announced an extension of its exclusive programmatic EHR...

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Sep 14 • 9:01 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Midi Health Makes Retail Debut with Ulta Beauty, Bringing its Supplements to Stores Nationwide

/PRNewswire/ -- Midi Health, the fastest growing women's telehealth company, today announced its official retail expansion into Ulta Beauty, the largest...

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Sep 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
GrayMatters Health Highlights Growing Role of Digital Biomarkers in Advancing Personalized, Objective Psychiatry

/PRNewswire/ -- GrayMatters Health, the pioneers of digital brain biomarkers for mental healthcare, highlight the role biomarkers are playing in expanding...

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Sep 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
AI research to improve K-12 STEM learning gets funding boost

The development of AI-powered education tools and their application will continue at Carolina, thanks to renewal of National Science Foundation grant.

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Sep 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Science • unc.edu
September 14 Playbook: The Races Defining the Midterms

☀️ Good Monday Morning. LFG 🎶 Your Morning Pick Me Up. Wake Me Up. Avicii PA Weather☀️ Ridgway | Mostly Sunny, 67🌤️ Lebanon | Becoming Sunny, 74☀️ Doylestown | Sunny, 73 PA Sports ⚾ Phillies (83-67, +1.5 GB WC) | Atlanta 9-4 | Tue at Washington⚾ Pirates (75-75) | Chicago Cubs…

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Sep 14 • 8:07 AM EDT • Politics • politicspa.com
Chemistry textbooks have been getting this wrong for nearly 100 years

A foundational chemistry concept found in textbooks for almost 100 years may have been taught incorrectly. Researchers say the inductive effect in neutral molecules appears to extend only across one chemical bond, rather than gradually weakening over three or four bonds as traditionally taught. The team argues that updating this explanation could make organic chemistry easier to understand and provide a stronger foundation for future research and innovation.

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Sep 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Your Event Solutions Moves Forward as ALTOUR, Bringing Business Travel Management and Meetings and Events Expertise Under One Global Brand

/PRNewswire/ -- After 25 years building one of the most trusted specialist businesses in meetings and events, Your Event Solutions (YES) is becoming ALTOUR....

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Sep 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death “measles-related.”

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Sep 14 • 7:52 AM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Colts' Jonathan Taylor Continues Making History in Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored twice and had over 120 yards from scrimmage in the team's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, continuing his march through the record books.

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Sep 14 • 7:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Business Beat: Mother, daughter open new downtown Longview stores - Longview News-Journal

Vintage VHS and DVD movies, comic books, used furniture and clothing. A mother-daughter duo have combined many of the things they know and love in two new downtown Longview stores […]

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Sep 14 • 6:45 AM EDT • Business • news-journal.com
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UHart to cut $7M, boost faculty teaching loads as enrollment slides

The University of Hartford is cutting $7 million from its $187 million budget as declining undergraduate enrollment pressures revenue in West Hartford.

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Sep 14 • 6:34 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
Genealogy project reveals a dark side of Iowa history

What would you do if genealogy research revealed an ancestor was a crime boss? Iowa natives David and Rose Donovan turned their family discovery into a book exposing Des Moines' forgotten dark side: “The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa.”

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Sep 14 • 6:26 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

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Sep 14 • 5:44 AM EDT • Science • kgou.org
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

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Sep 14 • 5:44 AM EDT • Science • kosu.org
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

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Sep 14 • 5:44 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Collins leans on familiar playbook in hopes of defying political headwinds

While commending the work of the businesses, organizations and schools she visits, Collins always highlights the federal funding she’s been able to secure — or in some cases claw back from President Donald Trump's administration — to bolster or make it possible.

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Sep 14 • 4:19 AM EDT • Politics • mainemorningstar.com
New survey highlights consumer hesitance with booking travel via social media

Earlier this year, TikTok announced it would begin offering in-app travel booking for users in the United States through a new feature called TikTokGo. The development meant that TikTok’s more

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One year later, students split on how Charlie Kirk’s assassination impacted campus political discourse

Student are mixed on how conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death impacted political discourse at GW, with some saying it fostered more balanced discussions at a predominantly liberal university and others saying it boosted partisan divides.

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Women’s soccer notebook: UMass takes care of business in 3-0 win against Northeastern

UMass women's soccer extended its hot start, beating Northeastern 3-0

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'99 Quna Festival' Wraps Up as Qunabox's Physical AI Entertainment Debut Draws Crowds, Giving Its Second Growth Curve Early Market Validation

/PRNewswire/ -- Qunabox Group's "99 Quna Festival" drew to a close on the evening of Sept. 13, when the last AI interactive terminal in Shanghai shut down its...

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Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia

Expanding deforestation in Indonesia caused by the country’s wood pellet and chip industry is putting further pressure on tropical forests, Key Biodiversity Areas, and Indigenous territories in the archipelago, according

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JJ Watt proves to be a solid replacement for Tony Romo as CBS’s No 1 analyst

With the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback on leave after his arrest in July, CBS brought a dependable presence into the booth with Jim Nantz

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Jaguars vs. Broncos: Week 2 opening odds

Sportsbooks do not like the Jaguars’ odds to beat the Broncos in Week 2.

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Sep 13 • 7:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Former EPA officials: Trump is letting data centers make you sick

“Families shouldn’t have to pay for the AI boom with their health.”

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Pennsylvania officials report state\'s 3rd death involving measles

A Pennsylvania woman's death is the state's third this year involving the measles virus. Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong says on Facebook the 40-year-old woman died Saturday from complications associated

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Fernando’s Notebook from Bills at Texans in Week 1

No film, no problem! These were my notes straight off the broadcast — unfiltered, written down as the game happened.

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Sep 13 • 5:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Engaging with Grandkids Boosts Brain Health: Here's How It Works

Plus, a Cleveland Clinic doctor shares takeaways for brain health.

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Sep 13 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • health.yahoo.com
Barbara Eden gave this teen idol his first kiss that wasn’t from his wife

For the “I Dream of Jeannie” star it was “All Hands on Deck” with Pat Boone.

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Sep 13 • 3:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Casio’s new G-Shock watch with step tracking now available in more markets

Following its Japan launch last year, Casio has now officially listed the G-Shock GBA-950-1A in the UK. Designed for runners, the watch features GPS-linked distance tracking, step counting, Strava compatibility, and 200 m (20 bar) water resistance. Plus, it also supports dual time zones.

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Arizona football opens as five-touchdown favorite vs. Northern Illinois

Arizona football hasn’t covered the spread in its first two games of the season, but that didn’t stop oddsmakers from setting a large spread for the Wildcats’ game against Northern Illinois. Arizona has opened as a 35.5-point favorite over NIU, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 50.5 points. The game kicks off Saturday at […]

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Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to get major display upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly set to receive M16 OLED panels, promising improved brightness, color accuracy, efficiency, durability and new privacy features. The standard S27 models, however, are expected to use older M14 technology.

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Yankees news: Gerrit Cole seeking answers after getting booed during latest start

With the New York Yankees on the verge of clinching a postseason spot , the time has yet to come after the team lost 12-2 to the New York Mets on Saturday, which included another disappointing outing from pitcher Gerrit Cole. As the Yankees and Cole gear up for the playoffs, the star pitcher would get real about his recent outings and what needs to […] The post Yankees news: Gerrit Cole seeking answers after getting booed during latest start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Xbox Series X and S Update Brings New Upgrades to the Consoles

A new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S update has added new upgrades and features to the pair of Microsoft consoles.

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NFL Week 1: What game is Tom Brady calling today?

Fox analyst and future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady returns to the booth on Sunday and is scheduled to call an NFL game.

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What if Rutgers pulls the plug on Schiano? Who’s next?

I know, still ten more games. But, it’s when, not if. Time to start thinking who could we get to replace him? I know more than a few people who start shopping for Christmas in July….well, actually they never stop shopping. They have a notebook (okay, a notes app on their phone) where they list […]

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A visit to LSU's bookstore led me to author Wendell Berry, who refused to be pigeonholed

A happy accident turned into a lifelong appreciation of the writer.

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5 Common Fruits That Can Boost Brain Health

Certain fruits, including berries, citrus, and pomegranates, contain nutrients that improve cognitive health. The darker the fruit, the more brain-healthy nutrients it may have.

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Thornton Boosts Velocity, Changes Pitch Mix To Beat Yankees
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Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn

Experts warn of dangers from fossil fuel expansion and federal carveouts for the AI industry.

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Arsenal analysis: Raya proves worth with crucial contribution

Arsenal's first-half frustration was encapsulated in manager Mikel Arteta being booked shortly before the break for leaving his technical area too many times. Greece winger Christos Tzolis continued his inconsistent start to the season, more reminiscent here of his toothless showing against Aston Villa rather than the productive display at home to Chelsea. Konsa, even before giving away the penalty, struggled to deal with Sunderland's direct attacking approach and the physicality of striker Brian Brobbey.

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Imlay City High School to host third annual Science and Aquarium night

IMLAY CITY — Science will move beyond the pages of textbooks and into the hands of students and families when Imlay City High School opens its doors for the third annual ICHS Community Science and Aquarium Night from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The event is open to students, families and community members. What

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Boom Ball brings unique baseball experience to Niles

Lots of trick plays and entertainment were seen today as the Boom Ball nationwide tour made its way to Niles this evening.

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LIVE! Watch Noche UFC 4 Post-Fight Presser Here

Now that the action is in the books from Noche UFC 4 earlier tonight (Sat., Sept. 12, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, fight fans can check out the post-fight presser for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a night that featured a main event clash […]

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Oklahoma State football fans storm field after Cowboys upset Oregon

Oklahoma State football fans storm the field after beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater for the Cowboys' first win since Aug. 28, 2025.

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After the Women’s First Team beat Inter 1-0 in Biella to book their place in the Serie A Women’s Cup final coach Isaac Guerrero and Cecilia Salvai spoke.Below is the pick of what they had to say.C...

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Is Red Sox’ Roman Anthony trying to ‘overcook it?’ (notebook)

Red Sox' Chad Tracy said about Roman Anthony: "He probably got into some spots where he’s starting to like overdo it, overcook it a little bit.”

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Postgame Quotes: “Pleased with the Team’s Performance”

Ole Book (in the mixed zone): “Coming off the UEFA Champions League match, we struggled to get into the game a bit. Paderborn was very aggressive, especially early on. They had a good plan for how t...

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Reaction: “Satisfied with my team’s display!”

Ole Book (in the mixed zone): “After the Champions League match, we had a few problems getting into the game. Paderborn was very aggressive, especially in the opening phase, and had a good plan for ...

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A rare “boomerang” earthquake shocks scientists with its bizarre U-turn in Burma - Futura-Sciences

A March Morning That Changed Everything On March 28, 2025, a violent earthquake struck Myanmar (formerly Burma) with an estimated magnitude between 7.7 and 7.9. The epicenter was close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The quake’s power rippled far—so much so that tremors were even felt in neighboring Thailand,...

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Those Jacobsons!

A review of a collection of writings by New Politics founders Phyllis and Julius Jacobson.

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Orange County School Board candidate Diana Moore faced parent and colleague complaints, suspensions as teacher

Her co-workers call her confrontational and combative. Moore says she's just asking questions.

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Sep 12 • 12:07 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
ESR's iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple's foldable era

ESR's new lineup covers the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 with a vegan leather Flex Stand case, Armorite screen protection, and CryoBoost charging.

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Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines

An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.

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Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs

State officials are scrambling to find funding to cushion the blow on Marylanders’ pocketbooks from skyrocketing healthcare costs and federal changes to the Medicaid program.

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Ohio candidates seeking to regulate data centers both invest in them

Both frontrunners for Ohio governor are adamant about pausing the data center boom, but each is invested in and financially benefiting from the tech hubs they seek to regulate.

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Sep 12 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • journal-news.com
I quit my $173K tech job even though I wasn't burned out

Heigi Jeong quit a $173,000 tech job with good work-life balance to write a book and create content. She's giving self-employment one year.

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I let my 15-year-old fly home alone from Europe; it didn't go smoothly

I booked an extended family trip to Spain, but my teenage daughter complained it was too long. I reluctantly agreed to let her fly home alone.

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Getting creative with book binding at the Orlando Science Center

The Science of It: How storytelling has evolved and how you can do it at home. This is the perfect rainy-day activity.

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New York Jets Flight Connections 09/12/26

Happy Saturday, Jets fans! Kickoff of the 2026 season is just one day away. Below are your Saturday Jets links to enjoy as we approach the final countdown. Randy Lange – Geno Smith, Jets Players Near Statistical Milestones This Season NY Jets – What’s the Most Important Matchup in the Jets-Titans? Amanda Vogt – Notebook […]

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Colorado Politics Calendar Sept. 14-20

CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]

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Democrats mock midterm convention, but did Trump accomplish his goals?

While the midterms may still go poorly, the unusual convention may help boost his legacy, JD Vance and candidates like Ken Paxton.

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After questions about Black support, Black leaders surge to boost David Jolly

'This team is stacked with talent and wisdom, and it’s connected to every part of Florida.'

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BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say

The ​BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before ‌its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.

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The politics and possibilities of ‘AI could kill us all’

I found myself fielding a lot of questions from folks who don’t usually talk much about AI this week. They were mostly along the lines of “do you think AI is going to kill us all?” or “how worried should I be about this human extinction stuff?” Motivating this wave of existential anxiety was the highly dramatic resignation of now-former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon, who quit his job while publicly sharing his concerns about safety practices at the leading AI companies. More specifically, he declared that almost everyone at OpenAI and Anthropic, the leading AI labs, believes that there’s a decent chance the AI systems they’re producing could “kill us all” by the end of the decade, and the companies aren’t “acting responsibly.” Other AI safety researchers, including those still employed at Anthropic and OpenAI, all confirmed that yes, Coxon is correct, they’re all worried that their company’s products might prove fatal for the entire human race as well. Two more AI employees quit and joined the chorus. Now, the warning shot has been covered everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Fox News to WIRED to the Guardian. I understand why all this sounds scary, but my response to those who have asked, has generally been: No, you don’t need to worry that AI will kill go rogue and kill us all. But that does not mean we shouldn’t worry, period. Far from it. The companies building AI products are now among the wealthiest and most powerful entities in the world. And they very much are building enormous engines of mass surveillance, extraction, and automation. They can and have allowed their AI systems to carry out felony hacks of other companies, provided the government with autonomously generated kill lists, and sold enterprise technology to firms around the world that is explicitly intended to replace jobs. But “AI” has done these things not because they have all-powerful minds of their own but, ultimately, because people have programmed, calibrated, and directed them to. In other words, it’s not AI we need to worry the most about. It’s the people and corporations working to profit from and gain power by deploying it. The technology is sophisticated, sure, and, especially in cybersecurity contexts, potentially disruptive to plenty of existing systems. But if we want to stop this predatory, profiteering, and extractive form of AI—and it’s worth noting that at this point, most people do—we absolutely can. A quick note/plea: I can only do all of this with the support of readers like you, so if you find value in independent, critical tech journalism and analysis, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. I want to keep as much of this un-paywalled as absolutely possible, and I need your support to do so. Many thanks to all who continue to chip in, it’s very much appreciated. Onward. Subscribe First, some context: AI industry folks like Coxon have been discussing the prospect that AI will destroy humanity for years. Even before the beginning of the AI boom, many working in the industry, from the executive staff to the rank and file researchers, have obsessed over ‘x-risk’, or the possibility that AI will become sentient or semi-sentient and move one way or another to exterminate humanity. This is ostensibly why Elon Musk bankrolled OpenAI in the first place, and is the grounds for his lawsuit alleging OpenAI betrayed its charter by abandoning its nonprofit status to become a commercial enterprise. Many AI engineers and startup founders have calculated their own personal p(doom), or the probability that the tech product they are working on will initiate an actual humanity-extinguishing apocalypse. 10-25% p(doom)s are pretty common. (I wrote about a long weekend I spent among these folks at one of their top conferences here, to give you an idea of their ideas and belief systems.) Sam Altman himself drove the narrative of the imminent rise of a super-powerful AI, or artificial general intelligence, to prominence by declaring that the technology he was building posed an existential risk to humanity. This idea is in other words baked into the DNA of modern AI companies and into the products they engineer. It’s also why the industry is routinely accused, by myself and others, of “doom marketing,” ie, using such proclamations and framings to impart the sheer power of the technology behind your product onto investors, partners, consumers, and the state. Some ambient understanding of this tendency may have helped prevent the press from repeating the claim every time one of the x-risk folks made it over the years, including when they quit their jobs at AI companies while doing so. Yet Coxon’s AI x-risk alarm has broken containment, as they say, and has exposed the idea to the mainstream media once again. This has happened, I think, for a number of reasons. First, when AI CEOs were going around saying AI might kill everyone in 2023, their companies were well-capitalized, but not nearly to the extent they are today. They were more easily dismissed as eccentric geeks of the sort that Silicon Valley is supposed to produce. Now, not only do their products have much greater market saturation, but people are more aware of a) the often unethical ways the executives and companies comport themselves b) the other adverse impacts of AI that have already arrived, and c) the physical cost of building these systems, particularly when it comes to data centers. Finally, toss in the constant stream of headlines in 2026 about AI models going rogue or potentially upending the world’s infrastructure. [ ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) [ With the backlash to data centers, Flock and AI glasses, a mass opposition to big tech is underway. Silicon Valley is in denial. ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) Brian Merchant · Aug 27 [ Read full story ](https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers) As a result, general sentiment was already overwhelmingly skeptical of AI and its overlords, so the table was pretty well set for someone to come along and say ‘just a reminder, the companies that are building the product that promises to take your job and leave a data center in your neighborhood also think that it might exterminate the human race’ and get a strong reaction from the media and the public. The question is: Should we understand this stuff as hype, strategically fanned to feed already swelling valuations? Is it doom marketing? Genuine cause for alarm that the infrastructure that undergirds modern life is facing a novel threat vector? Or reason to be sincerely worried that AI companies are amassing too much power, and that their products are genuinely dangerous? The answer, I’m afraid, is “yes.” Let me try to untangle all of this a bit, because arguments over how to navigate this moment are extremely heated right now, as they are essentially arguments over how to approach the politics of AI at a moment where there may be a unique opening for action. Those sympathetic to AI alignment concerns and x risk arguments—which increasingly includes a faction on the left who want to shut down AI over safety concerns—argue that people who dismiss AI as all hype have their heads in the sand. Meanwhile, critics of the x-risk narrative—which I might note includes a cadre of investors and tech folks on the right, too—argue that it is hype and can be used to further inflate valuations or for pursuing regulatory capture. The challenge is that many feel that dismissing AI as just hype or purely marketing also diminishes the urgency of taking on the AI industry as the novel and threat to labor, civil society, and the public sphere it is; others that by accepting the industry’s own terms, we imbue it with undue power and enable it. But let’s be clear: Declarations that AI is so powerful it might end the world are a kind of marketing, and anyone who says otherwise is just as off base as those who say that’s all that it is. If you don’t think that these sub-trillion dollar companies have higher-ups who noticed that when their founders talked about super-powerful dangerous AI they got spikes in media interest and phone calls from investors, or that those founders didn’t notice that themselves, and lean into certain narratives to advantage their products, then I don’t know what to tell you. Not all marketing is a Pepsi ad campaign with a celebrity spokesperson. Yet confronting the AI industry should certainly be considered an urgent project. Do I share the x-riskers’ fear that out-of-control, super-intelligent AI agents might end the world? I do not. I’ve read a good deal of AI extinction literature over the last couple of years and I have not come across a credible, step-by-step documentation of how exactly AI might move from self-recursively improving AI to killing every single human on the planet. Most of what I’ve read seems predicated on a sort of reverse Ian Malcolmian logic: Eventually, it becomes smart enough and AI, uh, finds a way (to exterminate humanity). Are the AI companies also overstating and dramatizing what their products can do? Yes, pretty much all the time. They’re in a knife fight for market share and are trying to win customers and government contracts before their investors come knocking. And yet. They have concentrated enormous amounts of compute, have extensive data collection and surveillance capacities, have inserted themselves into the state in numerous capacities, including military kill chains, and they are being run by egomaniacal billionaires who are rushing to monopolize an entire new market. The way I think about their most recent frightening-seeming exploits is not as a “swarm of rogue AI agents building a new civilization” or whatever, but as corporations with a hitherto-unimaginable amount of compute at their disposal recklessly experimenting with automation programs, completely unafraid of any repercussions because we have been unwilling or unable to impose any on them. So I think we should welcome any newfound imperative to hold them accountable. I also think that ultimately, the AI critics, Pause AI folks, leftists, doomers, effective altruists, and, honestly, most of the public, want a lot of the same things: legitimate checks and limits on AI companies’ power, actual transparency into what the companies are doing, and for more of AI to be under public control. (Ultimately, a lot of what animates the x-risk fears are rooted in just that: a fear of losing control.) How we move towards all this, exactly, is the question of the day, and while there’s much to be argued over in terms of building a viable political platform to challenge the AI industry’s power, I do want to cast a vote against one particular approach. Not to pick on Chris here, as there are a lot of folks out there proposing stuff like this, and the policy ideas actually stem from AI safety groups. But not only would this be challenging to land politically (I can already hear the ‘China will beat us to AGI’ calls) and all but unworkable in practice, this approach is a) far too limiting, b) fails to address the current harms caused by AI and c) would likely only wind up serving Anthropic and OpenAI; it’s what regulatory capture looks like in action. Full model transparency is the floor for what should be on offer here. If these companies believe their products will kill us, the very least we deserve is to know how. It’s in the public interest. I would also argue we might get a lot of the way to stopping any currently envisioned robot apocalypse simply by forcing AI companies to assume liability, and to submit to the full brunt of the law. If Sam Altman were liable to be charged with a felony for approving the hack on Hugging Face1, if Google was forced to pay defamation fines each time it published a false and injurious AI Overviews, these companies might suddenly find cause to restrain their models’ output, and we might hear less about rogue AI. We would need to introduce new frameworks and available tools for tracking automated lawbreaking, to be sure, but I’d wager that little would frighten the AI companies more than actually being held accountable for what their products enable. To that end, Illinois has passed an AI liability law, which the industry fought tooth and nail, and Florida is considering one. The next steps would be towards moving AI under public control; again, it’s only reasonable, since everyone, not just AI insiders, should get a say over how a technology whose developers say might kill us is developed and deployed. Dismantling the whole industrial project as currently structured should be on the table, too, pending democratic input. But that’s for another post. For now, suffice to say that while I won’t be losing any sleep about an AI-enabled extinction event, Mr. Coxon and co. have given us an opportunity to underscore the urgency of the clear and present damage AI companies are doing, the extreme power they wield and the extent to which they hold themselves unaccountable, and the abundance of political capital there is out there for taking them on. Subscribe 1 Purely speculative! I do not know if he did or not.

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Boonville takes down Central in a tight game

EVANSVILLE, In. (WEHT) — The Boonville Pioneers beat the Central Bears 28-22. Boonville will play Castle next week, and the Bears will take on Reitz.

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Officials, advocates seek funds to soften blow of rising healthcare costs

State officials are scrambling to cushion the blow of skyrocketing healthcare costs and federal changes to the Medicaid program on Marylanders' pocketbooks, in hopes that people can still afford coverage.

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Home Team Friday Week 4 games and scores

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Home Team Friday Week 4 is here! Check this page throughout the night for the latest scores and watch highlights during our Home Team Friday show. Here are the games we are covering this week: Games: Scores: Jasper 21 Bosse 0 2Q 7:00 p.m. Harrison 8 Castle 0 2Q 6:30 p.m. Boonville […]

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Skilled Nursing Dealbook: Norbert Health Raises $14M to Scale Robotic Care; Black Pearl Completes Tender Offer for Selectis

Investment group Black Pearl completed a tender offer for Selectis Health. Meanwhile, Norbert Health raised $14M in Series A funding to expand robotic

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Husted ousts his political director over posts with Nazi imagery

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) fired his campaign’s political director, Stephen Woytek, on Friday after learning about social media posts linked to Woytek, including a Facebook profile photo of Naz…

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Lenovo's Googlebook 15 Seems Decidedly Premium Based On A New Leak

The Lenovo Googlebook 15 will reportedly have a high-resolution, high-refresh rate display and an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip.

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Axios Live: Research and manufacturing investments boost Philadelphia's biotech role

Significant investments in biotech research and manufacturing are positioning the Philadelphia region for new jobs and broader economic growth

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