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Kosair for Kids Awards $2.5M grant to Med Center Health’s newborn safety program
What This Story Is About: Kosair for Kids awarded a $2.5 million grant to Med Center Health to fund its new "Womb to World" infant and child safety program.
Plastic business in Endicott cited for DEC violations, faces thousands in fines
Resident complaints led to a DEC evaluation of the facility and surrounding area
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings reach value of $73B+
As bitcoin broke $86,000 on Monday, the value of Tysons-based Strategy’s holdings rose to more than $73.56 billion as of 4:40 p.m.
September 24 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Faces and Places
he Vallejo Navy League will hold a $75 per person Sunset Cruise Fundraiser on the Angel Island Ferry, Friday at 6:30 p.m.
SpaceX Seems to Expand 'Free' Starlink Mini Perk to All Residential Plans
Starlink quietly tweaks language about the 'Optional Mini Kit' perk, which used to only be for the Residential Max plan.
Jackson County Health Department prepares for flu season with Saturday vaccine clinic
Jackson County health officials are reminding residents to prepare for flu season, with vaccines available during a community disposal event Saturday.
Hammond business damaged after car crashes into building
Hammond Police and Fire departments responded to the True Value building on E. Thomas Street around 1:30 p.m.
M&A INDUSTRY ICON AWARD HONOREE: LAWRENCE M. BRAUN - Sheppard
M&A INDUSTRY ICON AWARD HONOREE: LAWRENCE M. BRAUN Of Counsel Sheppard Lawrence M. Braun is a partner in Sheppard’s Los Angeles office and the former
Gordon Rees, Maynard Nexsen Grow Business Litigation Expertise in the Southeast
Baker Donelson also grew its Birmingham office with a two-attorney equipment finance team.
Maine’s Office of Affordable Health Care seeks public input
Mainers are encouraged to attend the Office of Affordable Health Care’s annual public hearing this week to share their experiences of navigating today’s healthcare system.Surveys show nearly half of Maine households have taken on medical debt in the past two years and the majority point to hospital-based services like surgeries or emergency care as the
Trump shows off new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
President Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm.
Arkansas River tonnage up more than 7% through August
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in August was down more than 2%, but tonnage shipped between January and August is up more than 7%, with a 60.4% gain in...
Most Oklahoma mental health employees affected by privatization have employment offers
As the state’s mental health department works to privatize four mental health clinics, nearly all of the state employees affected have already been offered alternative employment.
Hussein Syed, RWJ Barnabas Health, Chief Information Security Officer, Again Honored as A CISO To Know Nationwide
Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 55 Hospital and Health System CISOs and Chief Privacy Officers to Know, recognized for his work defending the organization against cyberattacks, a critical function for every hospital and health system. Mr. Syed has been included on Becker’s list several times.
City of Brooklyn Park, MN
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the third session of our Civic Engagement Education Series: Health & Well-being! We’re grateful to all of our dedicated staff, guest speakers, youth from...
Does your natural scent repel or attract people? What the science shows. - Futura-Sciences
Despite decades of perfume marketing and pop-science claims, researchers have never confirmed the existence of a human sexual pheromone that triggers attraction. Instead, controlled brain-imaging and behavioral trials reveal a far more subtle reality: human scent acts as a fleeting emotional signal rather than a switch for sexual desire. From...
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Sept. 21-26, 2026
Sporting Kansas City will travel to Texas this weekend to take on Houston Dynamo FC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium. The Western Conference match-up will be available to watch in English and Spanish on Apple TV in addition to local radio coverage on Sports Radio
When will Ben White return from injury?
Ben White was not called up to the England squad for their matches in September and October because of an injury he suffered recently, although Arsenal do not believe it is a serious problem.The Gunne...
What Makes a Trailblazer: TSTC graduate always dreamed of business ownership
What do dyslexia, jewelry and an angry mother all have in common? Give up? They all put Mathew on the path to business ownership. Mathew Joseph is a graduate from Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Electrical Technician (now Advanced Manufacturing – Industrial Maintenance) program. He is also the owner and president of C3 Industrial Technologies…
Minnesota set for 11 a.m. kickoff against Michigan
Will the Big Noon kickoff team be in Minneapolis?
City of Albuquerque, partners to host Small Business Resource Fair
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office, Job Training Albuquerque, and SCORE are teaming up to host a Small Business Resource Fair connecting entrepreneurs with m…
Can Andy Burnham pull a Mamdani on Trump?
As Andy Burnham gets ready to meet Donald Trump face to face for the first time, the Guardian's political editor Pippa Crerar and policy editor Kiran Stacey preview their potential showdown
Raphinha's Great Start To The 2026/27 Season
Every fan who’s been following FC Barcelona during the past few seasons knows how important Raphinha has been to the team. Temporarily losing him due to injuries often meant a decline in the team’s performance, and he became widely respected among the Culers. After the summer break, he has seemingly ascended to another level, exceeding […] The post Raphinha’s Great Start To The 2026/27 Season appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Latino Heritage Art Fest, La Feria, returns to Columbus
Downtown Columbus will come alive with art, music, dance, food, and celebration during the Latino Heritage Art Fest on Oct. 3 at Blockfort Gallery and The Loom.
Political Pulse: Ken Jeakins eyes two open District 35 House seats as Democrat
Air Force veteran Ken Jeakins is running as a Democrat for South Dakota's District 35 House, calling for a culture shift to address veteran and military suicide.
Trump set to press Zelenskyy at UN to agree energy ceasefire with Russia
President to meet Ukrainian counterpart in New York as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian energy sector
Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will bring back vaulted content
Bungie is reversing its controversial content vault that saw Destiny 2 content removed six years ago.
Kazakh scientists develop W Balance functional spread
Scientists of the Kazakh Scientific and Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry of the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Centre created a new technology and recipe for the functional butter-vegetable spread “W Balance,” Qazinform News Agency reports.
Decatur woman sentenced for role in $158,000 email scam targeting agriculture business, AG says
An agricultural company thought it was spending $158,000 to buy strawberry seeds. Instead, Georgia prosecutors say they were the victim of an email scam.
Scientists Release Details About Moon's New Massive Crater
It's easy to think of the Moon as the static constant companion in the night sky. Its face hasn’t visibly changed in millennia, and always faces us with the same side. But looks can be deceiving, as our closest companion is constantly bombarded by asteroids and comets that make small craters across the lunar landscape. While they might not be large enough for us to see with our naked eye, professional Moon watchers can pick up on them. And a recent paper published in Science Advances, describes the largest ever found in modern times.
Albertsons CEO Susan Morris to Keynote 13th Annual Treasure Valley Business Breakfast
The College of Idaho will host the 2026 Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate on Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. in the Langroise Center.
Archaeologists uncover centuries-old mystery of Tampa Bay’s secret community of migrant potters
Key Points Archaeologists have debated for decades over how Mississippian-style pottery ended up in Tampa Bay, an area long left off of maps showing the Mississippian culture stretching across the Southeast and into northern Florida starting a thousand years ago. Trevor Duke, a doctoral stud
What to know for Flyers' first preseason game
The Flyers play the Capitals in preseason action Monday at Giant Center (7 p.m. ET/NBCSP).
This Week: Phone Bank for Transit, SF Politics, Transit Tales
Here is a list of events this week. Monday/today! Phone bank with SFBike to Save Transit. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is phone banking and connecting with voters, explaining how vital it is to pass the Regional Transit Measure this November. Join them to help make sure our regional transit survives and thrives. Monday/today, September 21, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Office, 1720 Market Street, S.F. Tuesday Historic Photo Exhibit Tour. Moving San Francisco is a collaboration between the SFMTA and San Francisco Arts Commission and is on view at City Hall through November 25. During this informal tour, they will take an in-depth look at selected photos from San Francisco transit history and learn more about the stories and people behind them. Tuesday, September 22, 5-7:45 p.m. North Light Court inside City Hall, One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Tuesday San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. SF Bicycle Coalition members are invited to attend all board meetings. Tuesday, September 22, 6-8 p.m. Register for Zoom link. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, September 22, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Wednesday Transit Tales: A Storytelling Night. Join SPUR and Muni Diaries at Local Economy for an evening of true stories inspired by riding transit. From unexpected encounters and meet-cutes to funny mishaps and heartfelt moments, Transit Tales celebrates the experiences that make public transportation unforgettable. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Local Economy, 6028 College Ave, Oakland. Saturday Group Ride: Richmond BART to Point Pinole. Join Bike East Bay for a family-friendly, no-drop group ride to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Saturday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts at Richmond BART Plaza, 1600 Nevin Plaza, Richmond. Saturday Shipwreck Cove Opening. Come see Sunset Dunes’s newest playground. Saturday, September 26, 3 p.m., Sunset Dunes and Kirkham, S.F. Saturday 55 Wine Line Progressive. Ride between Horsies Market & Saloon, Bar Part Time and Ruby Wine on the 55 Dogpatch bus. Saturday, September 26. Three locations in Dogpatch. See SFMTA site for more details on locations and times. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.
Grab an Xbox controller and a $50 Xbox gift card together for just $80
It’s like paying $30 for a $50 gift card.
Dealroom.co | Open science platform ODC-SCI lands $3M to fight research waste
What's the deal? The Open Data Commons for Spinal Cord Injury (O…
Periwinkle and Prose brings romance readers together
By 8 or 9 a.m., a line had formed on Market Street.
VCSU hosting ND Science Teacher Association Fall Conference
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University is hosting the return of the North Dakota Science Teacher Association (NDSTA) Fall Conference in October.
Health, wealth and housing: here’s what forecasters think Australia will look like in 2066
The country will be home to 40 million people, but fewer people will be having even fewer babies
CT Business Blend: Sept. 21, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Editorial: Central Oregon getting needed children's mental health facility
The emergency room at St. Charles hospital Bend is not the ideal place for a child to get mental health care when they are in crisis. But there can be […]
Women's FA Cup Third Round Qualifying opponents revealed
The draw for the Third Round Qualifying of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup has been made, with Leeds United drawn to face Stockton Town Ladies at the Map Group UK Stadium.Our Durham County FA Leagues oppos...
Fan Forum to take place at Elland Road
Leeds United are pleased to announce a fan forum will be held at Elland Road on Tuesday 29th September in the Gary Speed Suite, within the Jack Charlton East Stand from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.The event w...
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms
Mystique’s Lesbian Relationship Reportedly Cut From Middle East Release of ‘Wolverine’
Screenshots and video circulating on social media show that some versions of the game awkwardly cut out any reference to the shapeshifter’s queerness.
Stock up, stock down from Kentucky's win over Texas A&M
The Kentucky Wildcats went on the road and got a big upset over Texas A&M. Here's whose stock is up, and whose is down after the win.
Population Science Fall Seminar Series kicks off
The Population Research Institute and the Collaborative on Population Aging Disparities will host the Population Science Seminar Series this fall, featuring hour-long talks from scholars whose research examines population dynamics and the social forces that shape them. Seminars will take place on select Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, room 314.
iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit
You can receive $25 per eligible device.
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Miami Dolphins Academy Fall Donation Presented by Baptist Health Delivers Equipment to Royal Palm Beach High School Tackle Football Program
This year’s equipment donation included tackle sleds, a tackle wheel, agiles, power drinkers, new cleats, footballs, pads and more to help enhance the tackle football program.
Illinois business highlights boy's stop-motion animation
Click here to view this video from wpsdlocal6.com.
UVA Health first in world to implant new cardiac mitral valve repair device
The new device adheres more readily to the heart and allows quicker recovery after surgery.
These Gen Z-approved investment funds are having a moment—what investors should know
Themed ETFs for industries like AI and energy are coming back into favor and are especially popular with Gen Z investors. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests
So much power, we’re gonna keep cooking on this one.
I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops
Googlebooks are here, starting at $899.
Altru Health System Reports For Decrease In Operating Margins For 2025
(KNOX) -Altru Health System has reported for the 2025 year they had its operating margins decrease by 1.4 perc...
Crain's 40 Under 40 2026
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are reshaping what it means to lead in West Michigan.
Manchester brain health clinic aims to 'transform' dementia care
The Alzheimer's Society says the clinic in Manchester is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms
Kamala Harris is diving into the midterms, campaigning with Democrats like Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
Apple’s clever software solution lets iPhone batteries skirt shipping limits
The limit just removes itself after shipment.
Business Beat : Branch County Fair seeking donations for annual haunted house
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair is seeking dotations help elevate the frights for its upcoming a...
Kyle Tucker rests after fouling ball off right knee
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Tucker didn’t start on Sunday, one day after fouling a ball off his right knee, but the Dodgers right fielder insisted that he felt fine. This was more of a chance to pair a rest day for Tucker with Monday’s scheduled off day for the team. “[The off day] wasn’t planned. […]
Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2026 — A pioneering researcher known for her work to protect the heart and brain during cardiac surgery will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual...
Anti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to 'reverse' an abortion. California wants them to stop
A California judge could decide if so-called 'abortion pill reversal' is free speech — or false advertising.
California is failing on homelessness. This Sacramento woman’s struggles show why
Califia Carlisle almost graduated from college. Now, she lives on the streets. Her plight speaks volumes about the state mental health system.
Listen To Spider Sports Special With John Hardt & Bob Black Wed. Sept. 23 3-4pm On 1061. ESPN
Get caught up on all things Spider Sports and college athletics when Richmond Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt joins Voice of the Spiders ...
HSG taps Crew’s Shepro to lead business operations for Columbus NWSL franchise
Mary Shepro, promoted to president of the Crew last year, will now oversee business operations for both the Crew and the forthcoming NWSL expansion franchise.
Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power
Germany's far right and far left both made big gains in Sunday's state elections, exposing yet again the erosion of the political centre in Europe's largest economy as well as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's weakening hold on power.
CNN, Politico and MS NOW plan to sue the Trump administration over ban on White House coverage
The news outlets said the ban “threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism.”
SalesFocus Solutions Announces Sam Go as Director of Business Development and Strategy
/PRNewswire/ -- SalesFocus Solutions (SFS), provider of the MARS Distribution Intelligence Platform for the asset management industry, today announced that Sam...
Fort Bliss celebrates Oktoberfest weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fort Bliss brought a taste of Germany to the Borderland over the weekend with its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Biggs Park. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, joined us on the Noon show ahead of the three-day celebration to discuss what visitors could expect. The event featured German
Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’
Several workers say they’re opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year
Get a closer look at the iPhone 18 Pro’s mechanical camera
The winking iris is cool, but practically unfixable
Swimnerd Celebrates 10 Years in Business
To say thank you, we’re offering our biggest scoreboard deal ever.
These are the Hubble Space Telescope's most spectacular images of our Solar System | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The Hubble Space Telescope's best images of the planets, moons, comets and other celestial bodies of our Solar System.
The Politics of Depopulation
The demographic crisis calls most of all for a new humanism.
An Indiana psychiatric hospital chain promised reform. Allegations of abuse and neglect continued
A psychiatric hospital chain based in Indiana says a 2022 leadership change brought major improvements. But WFYI found allegations of a patient death, abuse and serious safety violations continued — while state oversight agencies rarely acted.
Suno made a new AI music model with major labels. Here's what it means
Record labels that sued AI music companies are now licensing them. But payouts are undisclosed, lawsuits continue and musicians ask who benefits.
How violent West Bank settlers are threatening Israel’s alliance with America
It’s so bad now even Mike Huckabee is recoiling.
They planned their lives in America. Now, they're looking elsewhere.
Former H-1B hopefuls and international graduates are building new lives abroad, as a stable future in the US increasingly becomes a pipe dream.
Cole Palmer withdraws from England squad after earning Tuchel recall
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming international break as his workload and a muscle problem are managed.The 24-year-old had been recalled by England m...
Vote for the Houma Today/Daily Comet AOTW, sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System
The poll is back open for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote now and vote often!
Vote for the Houma Today/Daily Comet AOTW, sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System
The poll is back open for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote now and vote often!
Baby girls’ greater interest in faces offers clue to nature v nurture debate
Study finds overall differences between groups of newborns by sex that are likely to be determined by biology
The Joy of Six: epic sporting grudge matches
From F1 feuds to tennis’s soap opera love triangle, we run through half a dozen rivalries that have defined (not so) sporting culture
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
Dawid: Another excellent team performance with the goals being shared around and a clean sheet against arguably the best Premier League team. With the international break upon us, we can expect some of our injured players to have recovered.
England latest: Cole Palmer withdraws from Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of long international break
Cole Palmer was recalled to Thomas Tuchels squad after being snubbed for the 2026 World Cup; Palmer has scored four goals in seven games this season for Chelsea; Palmer had previously stated he felt back to his best after an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign
Bruno Genesio denies he will resign as Marseille manager
It has been a historically bad start to the season for Olympique de Marseille. Granted, there is a context around it, with the siphoning off of assets in order to balance the books and keep promises m...
The Recovery House by Derek Owusu review – a uniquely honest view of mental health
Writing from firsthand experience, the author offers an affecting meditation on art, mental fragility and faith
Hear Warner, neighbors, at Dolly’s Coffeehouse
Geoff Warner will be the featured performer at Dolly’s Coffeehouse in Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m.
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
Platinum Exits De Wave Group
Beverly Hills-based buyout shop Platinum Equity has sold a yacht and cruise outfitter to Italian private equity firm Renaissance Partners. Neither
Bringing science plus art to truth-seeking drama
The drama 2026 Attitude Ti62A, jointly produced by the China Science and Technology Museum and the China Coal Mine Art Troupe, will hold 10 performances at the museum from Sept 29. It is another theatrical work created through the deep integration of "science plus art" by the two parties, following the earlier stage play The Glory of China.
Michael Carrick believes Man Utd can still have big season despite equalling club's worst Premier League start- Paper Talk
Latest transfer news and headlines include: JJ Gabriels reason behind wanting to leave Manchester United; Andoni Iraola continuing to want more from Alexander Isak despite his winning goal against Bournemouth; Martin ONeill ponders his future as Celtic boss
Why collaboration is key to outbreak and pandemic response
Fragmented data flows and weak interoperability can hinder outbreak monitoring systems, so greater collaboration is vital to improving pandemic response.
45th annual Health Fair and Expo brings free screenings to Mountain Home on Oct. 7
Twin Lakes area residents can get free health screenings, lab test vouchers and time with local providers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when the Health Fair and Expo returns for its 45th year. Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot present the fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gymnasium
Fire burns several units at Tigard storage business; Hwy 99 South briefly closed at scene
Southbound lanes on Highway 99 were closed for about an hour on Sunday night as crews battled a fire in a Tigard storage center, according to firefighters.
Gaza health officials say 4 killed in Israeli strikes, including child
Four people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, according to local health officials. The attack also claimed the life of a government official’s son.
Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) Shares Advance as Media Stock Draws Attention
Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) Shares Advance as Media Stock Draws Attention