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Scientists discover real “dragon” lizard
In the mountainous evergreen forests of the Tak-Kamphaeng Phet Province, Thailand, scientists discovered a new species of lizard. Researchers named the species Acanthosaura syrax, commonly called the Syrax mountain horned dragon, in reference to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen’s dragon Syrax in the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” A research team led by...
The Matt LaFleur discourse has only just begun
It feels like “same old, same old” for the Packers, though Sunday’s was a different type of collapse.
Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The Xbox Series S?
The 1650 SUPER from Nvidia's now discontinued GTX graphics card line comes closest to the GPU inside the Xbox Series S in terms of direct comparison.
UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative | Institute for Applied Life Sciences
UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. The initiative will include a new 36,000 square foot research facility, a multidisciplinary collaborative research center, an endowed chair in food science and three endowed faculty positions who will examine crucial questions about the future of our global food system.
Aberdeen may be disciplined over fan behaviour
Aberdeen could face disciplinary action after some supporters invaded the Rugby Park pitch following their cup win over Kilmarnock.
The Colts shouldn’t panic…just yet
The season is too young for the Colts to be discouraged.
Top AI companies have discussed creating their own standards body
Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have discussed creating an AI industry standards body, people familiar with the situation told CNN.
'To Invention & Adventure Together' - Xbox Boss Visits Kojima Productions To Mark New Era
Discussing future plans
Selling/Rotating Is An Art, Not A Science
A disciplined value investing approach is advocated, emphasizing active rotation when future returns no longer justify holding a position. Read what investors need to know.
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.”
Korea seeks expanded AI and science partnerships with Central Asia
Bae Kyung-hoon met with fellow science ministers visiting from Central Asia to discuss expanding AI, science and climate technology partnerships.
iPhone Duo Has a Hidden Display Setting for Case Compatibility
Apple's new iPhone Duo has a special option in its display settings that adds a narrow black border to the left side of the screen. Blogger Nicolas Lellouche discovered the setting in the Display & Brightness menu during his hands-on time with the device shortly after Apple's iPhone event stream last week.
Harvard Business Review Rediscovered the Viduy Confession
A Harvard study on why corporate apologies fail matches the formula for teshuva Maimonides codified centuries ago.
First Adult T. Rex trackway discovered: Scientists reveal dinosaur’s walking speed - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
Scientists from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Liverpool John Moores University in England have discovered the first adult T. rex trackway
6,089 Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Acquired by WINTON GROUP Ltd
WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 6,089 shares of the company's stock, value
Discover the exclusive world of intricate hand-made watches in Geneva
GENEVA — Cédric Johner is at home in the middle of what looks a lot like organized chaos. His two rooms in a commercial building in Carouge near Lake Geneva
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.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 14, 2026, puzzle No. 721
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Özgür Tuncer: Health and vaccine equity
Cold-chain dependence is not just a logistical burden, it is a primary driver of global health inequality. Following promising Phase 1 results for SPVX02, StablePharma’s chief executive discusses how thermostabilisation technology can redefine global health equity.
No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say
The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon's poles has sparked a "moon rush" to establish bases there, followed by villages, cities and heavy industry. How sustainable is this rush?
Instant Takeaways from the Vikings' comeback win in Week 1
The Vikings exploded in the fourth quarter to secure a comeback win over the Packers and we have some instant takeaways to discuss.
What Charles Huff said after the loss to Boise State
Following Memphis’ 38-20 loss against Boise State, Charles Huff met with the media to discuss what happened in the loss. He spoke about the issues on both sides of the ball, but he did add that the team would be able to learn things from the loss.
Inside California Politics
Rep. Kevin Kiley joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his race against Dr. Richard Pan for California's 6th Congressional seat.
Accepting political violence as a form of expression is ‘dangerous,’ Jonathan Turley warns
Fox News contributor and constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley discusses what he calls a rising trend of political violence on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’
Decorated researcher combines neuroscience and engineering at Yale
Dani Bassett, who arrived at Yale’s Wu Tsai Institute this summer, brings network science to the University’s study of human cognition. Bassett’s lab embraces interdisciplinary methods that span neuroscience, psychology and engineering.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) Sept. 13, 2026
This episode of Politics Unplugged features an interview with treasurer candidate Nick Mansour on ESA oversight, followed by a panel discussion on Trumpapalooza, a fake AI endorsement photo, and Arizona's governor's race and data center debate.
Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Help Older Adults Stay Safe and Independent
For older adults, a bad fall’s effects can last for months and even permanently change their ability to live independently. Specialists with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care discuss the risks and how to prevent falls.
Public health event to continue discussion of racial disparities in Douglas County birth outcomes
The health department is inviting the Douglas County community to continue an April conversation focused on racial disparities in local birth outcomes.
Wins and Losses Ep: 44
Amber, Titus, Jackson and Jeff are back to discuss college football, Arch Manning and Dante Moore and Oregon. Plus, who are this week's winners and losers?
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur discoveries leading to new treatment
Jade Warshaw breaks down record-high 401(k) balances
"The Ramsey Show" co-host Jade Warshaw discusses why Americans' 401(k) balances have reached record highs and shares her advice for building long-term wealth.
UK PM Burnham to meet business leaders to discuss growth
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet the bosses of several major companies on Monday to discuss his plans to generate economic growth, his office said.
Scientists Discovered a Bizarre 'Devil Flower' That Doesn't Need Sunlight
It looks like it escaped from a horror movie.
Scientists Discovered a Bizarre 'Devil Flower' That Doesn't Need Sunlight
It looks like it escaped from a horror movie.
Packers vs. Vikings Week 1 Game Discussion
Join us for the Packers’ opening game of the season!
Clapp, Williams to discuss featured exhibitions at TAG
TAG/The Artists Gallery’s September featured exhibitions pair Colleen Clapp’s atmospheric paintings with Joe Williams’ exploration of the artistic possibilities of figure photography.
Eagles vs. Commanders Week 1: Scores, updates, and discussion
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season is finally here and it’s time for the Eagles to take the field in Philly.
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Chris Rock explains why he was ‘not great’ on “Saturday Night Live”
“I don’t believe SNL was perfect for my skillset at the time,” the “Misty Green” actor-director said during a panel discussion at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Political analyst talks influence of data centers on upcoming election
Gov. Tina Kotek announced a moratorium on data centers on Oregon state land. Political analyst Rick Metsger discusses its election impact.
NFL Sunday Ticket Price 2026: YouTube TV Cost, Student Discount and Free Trial
NFL Sunday Ticket price in 2026: Find out how much Sunday Ticket costs on YouTube TV, the student discount, YouTube TV price and free-trial details.
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.Some Democratic lawmakers last week pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately to work on AI regulation, citing what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.” But the Louisiana Republican on Sunday resisted those calls, instead saying industry leaders should meet with lawmakers to find “balance” in any potential guardrails.“If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American,” Johnson said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama told Democrats to make artificial intelligence regulation a central part of their agenda during a private fundraiser Thursday, warning that the technology could be dangerous “if we don’t get on top of it.”In a fireside chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Obama said whoever runs in the 2028 presidential election should have a “very clear plan” on AI, adding that he saw the need for a “blueprint” on AI guardrails even at the end of his presidency a decade ago.“Certainly, if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, ‘Here’s our plan for safety, here’s our plan for making sure our kids are not corrupted by this,’” he said, per excerpts of the remarks provided to CNN by his office. Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist
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Georgia Southern and Shimadzu to host second annual forensic science symposium
Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics is partnering with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for the second annual Forensic Science Symposium on Sept. 30. The event will bring together students, law enforcement, and experts to discuss the multi-disciplinary field of forensics.
Clarksville Conversations: Public health educator on efforts to improve community wellness
This episode of Clarksville Conversations features Renee Bruens, a public health educator, discussing her efforts to improve community wellness and connection in Clarksville.
BlizzCon 2026: Entertainment Icon Khleo Thomas Discusses Video Game Nostalgia, AI, and more.
Khleo Thomas, best known for his role in ‘Holes’ as a child, reveals his most anticipated games, thoughts on nostalgia in video games, and more.
Former NBA Champion Discredits New Miami Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo Skills
Channing Frye sparks debate by labeling the multi-time MVP a physical "running back" lacking technical finesse, reigniting the rivalry between pure athleticism and versatile shot-making dominance.
Iran meeting with Gulf countries to discuss Strait of Hormuz deal without the US
Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials will meet without US involvement to discuss an Omani plan for re-opening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic.
Bills at Texans live game discussion for Week 1
We, who are about to watch Texans football, salute you.
Partner and I live in US and Canada, don't want to choose one place
My partner is in Canada, and I live in the US. Neither of us is in a rush to move, and we've discussed splitting our time between both countries.
Movies & Series Launches Expanded Arabic-First Entertainment Discovery Platform for Egypt and MENA
Movies & Series has launched an expanded Arabic-first entertainment discovery experience that brings films, television, cinema releases, str...
Penn State Battles Past Temple: Post-Game Link Dump
Penn State had to deal with adversity after several missed opportunities lead to a slow start. The Nittany Lions defense continues to dominate with another tenacious performance. Matt Campbell discussed the time management situation at the end of the first half. The are concerns about Penn State’s rushing attack after the run game failed again […]
Letter: Larger discussion needed on WNC health services
“Until and unless Dogwood Health Trust revisits its oversight of Mission Hospital at the direction of the state, the status quo will prevail.”
Marian U. President discusses Crossroads Academic Medical Institute
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Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS beta code that indicated Apple is designing its own game...
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
The State of Wisconsin sports will be going for a rare weekend sweep, and it’ll begin with the Brewers taking on the Reds. With the Brewers soundly taking care of games one and two, and the Badger football team winning their first of the season, the Brewers and Packers will be up next to finish […]
Inside California Politics
(Inside California Politics) — Rep. Kevin Kiley joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his race against Dr. Richard Pan for California’s 6th Congressional seat. Kiley previous…
'All INdiana Politics': Indiana Supreme Court reverses recount, restores Deery to ballot
The Indiana Supreme Court reinstated Senator Spencer Deery as the winner of the May 5 Republican primary, while Senator Todd Young discussed economic proposals and national security concerns during a midweek update.
Jaguars vs. Browns: Week 1 Live Blog and Open Thread
The Jaguars and Browns kick off at 1:00 p.m. — join our live game discussion!
Can robots beat treasure hunters to keep Seattle-area Goodwill afloat?
Evergreen Goodwill, the Seattle-area branch of the major nonprofit discount store, is hoping for a turnaround after multi-year losses.
Calhanoglu Next as Inter Weigh Three Contract Renewals
Inter are set to open contract discussions with Hakan Calhanoglu, with the club due to meet the Turkey midfielder’s representatives in the coming days to establish whether there is scope to continue...
Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee's win at Georgia Tech
Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee's win at Georgia Tech in Week 2.
Scientists find a new layer of Alzheimer’s hidden in the genome
Scientists found that the 3D organization of DNA is disrupted in several types of brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s disease, altering how important genes are switched on and off. The discovery reveals a previously underexplored layer of the disease that could open new paths for understanding and eventually treating Alzheimer’s.
HRC 63 | From resolution to reality: Ending harmful health care practices against intersex persons
Join us on 15 September for a Human Rights Council (HRC63) side event to discuss how to move from commitments on paper to changes that intersex people can experience in their lives
Dave Toub discusses Brashard Smith's development on special teams
During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Dave Toub discussed Brashard Smith's development on special teams | @EdEastonJr
Nanny Begins Babysitting Kids Who Never Watch Screens—Then Makes Discovery
A childcare worker's experience with one family has reignited the debate over young children and screens.
Wildfires support: BBC Politics Midlands asks what should the government's priority be?
BBC Politics Midlands hosts a discussion on how we can better prepare for future wildfires.
Bengals vs. Buccaneers gameday news and pregame discussion
Cincinnati kicks off against the Buccaneers at 1 pm ET.
How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns
Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR Position Increased by Tidal Investments LLC
Tidal Investments LLC increased its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) by 198.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 292,248 shares of the company's sto
An Election in Sweden Shows Shifting Priorities
Sweden votes on Sunday. With various crises easing, center-left politics seem in vogue again, but the far right cannot be discounted.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 13, 2026, puzzle No. 720
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Bone Health Without the Hype
I am at the Australasian Menopause Society meeting and we had a fantastic lecture on Bone Health on Day 2, called, “Everything you need to know about bones - except the boring bits!” Spoiler alert, there were no boring bits. The lecture was given by Dr. Amanda Beech, who is a senior staff specialist in Obstetric Medicine and Endocrinology at the Royal Hospital for Women, where she is director of the Bone Density Unit. I want to summarize my top 10 take-aways for you. Share Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass, disruption of bone microarchitecture, and fragility of the skeleton. It is a silent disease…until someone develops a fracture. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on either fragility/minimal trauma fractures or a T-score of less than -2.5 on a DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) or bone scan. It is important to recognize that about 50% of minimal trauma fractures occur when women have low bone mass (often referred to as osteopenia), but not osteoporosis. This tells us that bone strength is more complicated than a number on a DXA report. I am going to add a little here that wasn’t in the talk (one can only include so much in 25 minutes), as many women might read the above paragraph and think, “Shouldn’t we be treating everyone with low bone mass if this is when 50% of the fractures occur?” Many fractures happen for women with low bone mass because there are so many women with low bone mass –it is a statement about the population on a whole, not about the fracture risk of low bone mass. For you as an individual, bone density is only one component of fracture risk and many women with lower bone mass will not have a significantly elevated fracture risk. This is why individualized risk assessment matters. Subscribe We build bone in our teens and twenties, and by the time we are about thirty we have reached peak bone mass. This is why, when we discuss risk factors for osteoporosis, it is important to consider factors that might have affected us in our teens and twenties when we were actively building bone, such as nutritional restriction/energy imbalance. It is important to ask women about a history of eating disorders, and for those with such a history, getting a bone scan in perimenopause or at age 50 is likely warranted. (This image below isn’t from the talk, but is similar to one that was). Bone mass is relatively stable until about two years before the final menstrual period, and perimenopause marks a time of rapid bone loss for women. Using urinary markers of bone loss we know that the time of significantly accelerated bone loss starts about 1 year before the final period and ends about 2 years after the final period. The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that over the menopause transition women lose an average of 10.6% of the bone at their lumbar spine and 9.1% at the femoral neck While this wasn’t covered in the lecture, I want to add that the rapid bone loss during perimenopause is clearly related to more than estradiol, because during this time estradiol levels can be erratic and not uniformly low. Bone loss during perimenopause is likely a multi-hormone event. For example, rising FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) tracks with bone loss better than estradiol, and there is evidence that FSH may act directly on bone. While decreased estrogen matters, there is clearly more going on. FSH and bone is an active area of research. Subscribe Screening for osteoporosis was recommended fairly broadly before age 65, and was taken from the “Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause,” from Monash University. Here is a screenshot from the toolkit that was used as a slide: I am going to add a little bit more about body weight here for clarification. Low body mass (typically 152.1 lb): 0 points (risk neutral) 60–69 kg (132.3–152.1 lb): 3 points (adds some risk)
Science Snapshots: September 13, 2026
Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human drug use, sleep regulation, and the surprising effects of charged water on Teflon.
Eating alone may be quietly hurting mental health and social connection, expert says
Regularly splitting apart for meals may contribute to isolation and disconnection, according to dietitian Tanya Freirich. Sharing flexible, modular meals can make it easier for people with different needs or schedules to eat together.
Researchers Discover a Green Hydrogen 'Goldmine' Beneath Australia's Red Dirt
"Could be transformative for our energy future."
Biologists drove 19 burrowing owls evicted by a Phoenix housing project 50 miles into a 10,000-acre solar complex and lowered them into 40 plastic burrows — every female laid eggs within a month, and 29 chicks fledged the first summer, because open ground under panels hides no predator from an owl
A solar farm designed to fight climate change became an unexpected refuge for an endangered owl when scientists discovered that panels cast the perfect shadow for ground-nesting predators to hunt.
Physicists discover a hidden “curveball” in quantum light
Researchers have experimentally demonstrated the optical Magnus effect for the first time, revealing that a tightly focused laser interacts most strongly with an atom slightly away from the beam’s center. The unexpected shift is similar to the physics that makes a spinning table tennis ball curve through the air. Because lasers are used to control qubits, the effect could create errors in quantum computers, but it might also provide a new way to couple qubits together.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox Game Discussion Saturday
After a rousing St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame ceremony where Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Bill Sherdel were immortalized, the team will take the field and do battle with the Chicago White Sox Saturday night. Kyle Leahy will get the start (for a couple innings at least) while Chicago sends Luis Castillo to the […]
World’s largest shark discovered: what scientists found left them speechless
Off the Atlantic coast, a great white shark pulled onto a research vessel stopped scientists cold and forced them to rethink what they thought they knew about the species. What Ocearch's team measured...
Braves vs Phillies Game Thread: 9/12/2026
Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below, as the Braves look to put another nail in Philly’s NL East coffin. Game Info Game Time: Saturday, September 12, 7:15 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Watch: BravesVision Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
Ferris Showing Signs of a Late-Season Breakthrough With Dodgers
Jackson Ferris has started to rediscover his form late in the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Husted Senate campaign fires political director after Nazi photo surfaces
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks to the media following a roundtable discussion with local representatives from defense firms, educational programs and other organizations on Friday, March 6, 2026. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF
Arizona football at BYU fan discussion
It’s Game Day! And the debut of Monster Energy Big 12 football! The Arizona Wildcats begin conference play with a big one, opening at No. 15 BYU. The UA has not won in Provo since 1975 and has lost the last five games against the Cougars. Here’s everything you need to know to watch or […]
Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion
Birthday boy Kyle Bradish looks to pitch the Orioles to a series win in Toronto.
Left-handed Apple users cry discrimination as new foldable iPhone Duo designed for right-handers
Tucker Kraft signs extension on day before Packers' season opener
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft will be making his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament with a contract extension. The Packers announced Saturday that Kraft had signed a contract extension. The team didn’t disclose terms, but a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that it’s a four-year, $75 million deal with a maximum value of $92 million that includes a $26.5 million signing bonus. Kraft could have become a free agent at the end of the season if the two sides hadn’t agreed to terms on an extension, though he consistently expressed throughout the offseason his desire to stay in Green Bay.
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Germany’s Political Tailspin: Your Weekly SPIEGEL Recap
It might be tempting to dismiss the results of last Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party raked in 43.8 percent of the vote, as a rather unimportant extremist blip in a state that hardly anyone can find on the map. And you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong to do so. The state’s population – around 2.1 million – is a mere 2.5 percent of the German total. And while the state capital of Magdeburg was once the political heart of the Holy Roman Empire back when Otto the Great used to hang out there (more than a millenium … no … milennium … nope … millennium ago), it is today something of a backwater, albeit one with a ginormous cathedral in its center. We wanted to briefly interrupt this week’s newsletter to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our subscribers, both new and old. And to remind you all that a free subscription gets you access to this newsletter every Saturday. A paid subscription, by contrast, gets you one DER SPIEGEL article every weekday, delivered to your inbox. We strive to select pieces that both demonstrate what Europe’s leading newsmagazine has to offer and provide an international audience – namely, you – with an insight into how Germany and Europe view the world. If you haven’t already signed up for a paid subscription, please consider doing so if you can. Our Substack channel relies entirely on reader support and we are excited to continue offering you the best of DER SPIEGEL. Subscribe But even beyond the fact that a huge percentage of the voters in the state decided to place an X next to a party with an ideological lineage that runs rather directly back to the right-wing extremist soup out of which the Nazi Party was born, the results are a perfect example of a phenomenon that has been plaguing German elections in recent years: the lack of an obvious path to a majority. Call it the Balkanization of German politics. There are a number of developments driving the phenomenon, but for the purposes of this newsletter, here are two of the most salient: Persistent voter frustration with the country’s two (former) big-tent parties – the Christian Democrats (CDU) on the center-right (17.2 percent in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday) and the Social Democrats (SPD) on the center-left (9.3 percent). The presence of parties on the far left (Left Party), the populist left (the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – BSW) and the far right (AfD) with which mainstream parties are reluctant to form coalitions. So what happens now? Stories of the Week A Lack of Leadership The answer for many people in the country, and particularly within the CDU, is clear: pin (some of) the blame on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. According to a survey taken directly after the election in Saxony-Anhalt, 88 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that if the federal government in Berlin were doing a better job, the AfD wouldn’t be as strong. And it is true that the predominant impression of the federal government ever since Merz was sworn in on May 6, 2025, is one of ineffectiveness and bickering. His rather unique combination of bumbling-plus-bravado has also not exactly endeared him to the German public. Indeed, his standing in the country is so shaky that his popularity – according to recent polls – has now dropped even below the historic lows associated with his predecessor Olaf Scholz. The situation is such that the CDU even opted to keep him largely out of the campaign ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt vote. And since then, dissatisfied rumblings within the CDU have grown louder. DER SPIEGEL’s Swantje Karich notes that the problems with the CDU go much deeper than Merz. “The center-right has a trust problem. At a press appearance following the devastating election result in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz said that the party wanted to ‘reach people more effectively’ through ‘emotional engagement.’ It sounded as though he were announcing a political program. On the basis of that statement, it is difficult to take his empathy seriously.” “The Chancellor’s chastened appearance did, at least, reveal where he stands: with his back to the wall. Elections will be held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania next week, and the CDU could fare even worse there. The party is polling at between 8 and 10 percent in the state.” “What is at stake is the political tradition that has lent stability to the Federal Republic since 1945: a democratic conservatism that understands what must be preserved, but also how to embrace progress and openness to the world. If the Union continues along its current path, it risks becoming politically irrelevant after the 2029 federal election – and Germany could soon find itself with a government of the far right.” The Trumpification of Political Debate? It is often said in Germany that to understand the political and social trends that will soon be dominant in Europe, one need only look across the Atlantic to the United States. When it comes to political debate, that has certainly proven true. Donald Trump understood early on that triggering mouth-foaming outrage among Democrats is an ideal way to both generate headlines and to secure loyalty among supporters. And he realized that far more quickly than the left side of the political spectrum understood that simply ignoring the old man might be the best recipe. To be sure, there have been signs recently that the US president may be over-relying on the strategy. Earlier this week, in an apparent grandpa-discovers-AI moment, Trump sent out 60 posts in the space of 10 hours, many of them AI-assisted images portraying him as a hero – or showing Iceland as part of the US (outrageous!!!). It was also during that slew of schlock that he explicitly backed the AfD with an “MGGA” post. In Germany, though, the outrage cycle remains in full swing, with much of the focus on those who would dare to vote for the AfD. They are alternately portrayed as being dim-witted, ungrateful, backward, racist or all of the above. That, argues DER SPIEGEL columnist Sabine Rennefanz, is not particularly helpful. “Everywhere on election night, people spoke of a watershed moment, a rupture, a turning point. But what is that supposed to mean in concrete terms? A watershed would imply an interruption, a moment of pause – perhaps even a willingness to rethink and learn. At first, there was little sign of that in the main television panels. Instead, the familiar rituals that had already shaped the election campaign continued: outrage, lecturing and abuse.” “That’s just the tone, one might object. They’re only talk shows. Given that the party’s state branch has been classified by domestic intelligence officials as confirmed right-wing extremist, there are more important problems than hurt feelings on television. Yet although the condescending tone is not the cause of the AfD’s success, it is an expression of the broader mood within the so-called political center – a kind of institutional blindness that too often treats material concerns as a communications problem.” “People have a pretty good sense of whether you like them – whether you approach them with curiosity or merely study, lecture and manage them as a problem group. They notice whether you genuinely want to understand their fears and pain, or whether you are simply waiting for the chance to correct them. They can also tell whether someone still has the energy to change things, or whether they have barricaded themselves behind platitudes and empty phrases.” “Anyone who wants an egalitarian democratic society cannot promise equality only to those whose language, tastes and moral convictions they share. They must also acknowledge the wounds, resentments and fears of those whose political conclusions they consider wrong. Acknowledging them does not mean agreeing with them. But a democracy that communicates with almost half its citizens only through warnings and labels gives up on political debate before it has even begun. An atmosphere must be created in which people can express their opinions without fearing that they will be canceled. We are currently a long way from that.” East-West? One of the clear undercurrents in the election last Sunday was, of course, Germany’s ongoing east-west divide, particularly as it pertains to the success of the AfD. Historically, the party has been far stronger in the former East German states than in former West German states. The fact that this generalization no longer reliably holds is certainly one of the primary concerns that many have about the party’s growth. And yet, there is still a distinct flavor of “stupid easterners, they don’t understand democracy” to the coverage. In the weeks before the vote, there was even a rather interesting back-and-forth in Germany’s culture pages about how ungrateful eastern Germans allegedly are for being pulled out of their pre-reunification backwardness and into the light of the West. DER SPIEGEL’s Jochen-Martin Gutsch has had enough. “Ten years ago, in 2016, elections were also held in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won more than 20 percent, which at the time rightly provoked outrage and incomprehension in western Germany. Today, in 2026, the AfD is also polling at around 20 percent in western German states, but this no longer provokes outrage and incomprehension. Instead, it is now regarded as proof of democratic conviction and civilizational resistance. After all, in the east, it’s 40 percent!” “This allows people to continue feeling morally superior to the East, but the wiser course would be to admit: if something doesn’t happen soon, the West will turn AfD-blue too. Or bluish.” “But will anything happen? The truly depressing thing about election night was not so much the AfD leaders intoxicated by their own success. It was the representatives of the other parties, who once again said that they were utterly shocked, needed some time to digest the result and would, of course, not simply return to business as usual. The SPD, a former big-tent party, celebrated its ‘stable’ result of 9.3 percent. Congratulations!” “For 10 years, the AfD has gone from one electoral success to the next. And still, the established parties remain ‘shocked’ and scratch their heads in astonishment. How long can they keep being shocked? Friedrich Merz says he may need to communicate his reform ideas in a more ‘emotional’ way. So the CDU’s political professionals sit down together after the election, mull over a strategy, and in the end come up with this: Fritz, try to be a little more relaxed, charismatic and emotional – or something. Beyond that: no political plan, no defiance, no promise of a future. That is frightening.” What was good, what was bad for democracy? Good: Voter turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was 77.8 percent, the highest ever recorded in the state. Whatever one thinks of the result, that figure is encouraging. Democracy needs citizens to take an interest. Bad: Although a strong AfD result had been expected in Saxony-Anhalt, many politicians from the mainstream parties – including in Berlin – appeared confused, helpless and overwhelmed in their initial reactions. That is not how they will win back voters’ trust. Last Week’s Highlights: 🗳️ Meet the Germans Who Voted for the AfD: Why would voters in a country like Germany, with its Nazi past, vote for a right-wing party? It’s a question only an editor in Berlin could come up with. On the ground, the view is different. 🟦 How the AfD Wants to Expand Its Power Across Germany: The far-right AfD is planning to decimate public broadcasting in Saxony-Anhalt, revamp education and install extremists in positions of power. And it is eyeing victory on the national stage as well. 🕯️ The Continuing Reverberations of September 11: It was a generational shock, and the consequences can still be felt today - from massive surveillance and significant increases in presidential power to violent excesses at ICE. 🤝 “For Europe, Canada Is the Preferred Partner in Trans-Atlantic Relations”: In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses his country’s failed trade deal with the US and why Canada is looking to Europe. 🏛️ The True Historical Roots of the AfD: During the Weimar Republic in the 1920s, there were numerous parties on the extreme right espousing “Germany first” nationalism. The Nazis may not be the best comparison for today’s AfD. 🌊 AfD in a Landslide: Merz Is the Wrong Leader for Germany: The right-wing Alternative for Germany won in a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. What does that mean for the country at large? Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful week! Subscribe Share Leave a comment Your SPIEGEL Substack Team Compiled and edited by Charles Hawley
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