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Polish president discusses Constitutional Court row with politicians
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Saturday began consultations with political representatives amid a dispute over the country's Constitutional Court that erupted following moves by the government to ...
Kerrigan in the DC Journal: America's Innovation Economy Runs on Small Business - Why Protecting Bayh-Dole Matters - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
In an Op-Ed published in the DC Journal this week and now appearing in local newspapers across the country, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan highlights the indispensable role of small businesses and startups in driving American innovation, technological advancement, and economic growth. Kerrigan points to the extraordinary success of the bipartisan Bayh-Dole Act, […]
Judi Dench reveals how vision loss has forced her to change her life, acting career
From the highs of her acclaimed Hollywood career to the lows (see "Cats"), Judi Dench is telling all in a new memoir.
8 Tennis Statistics That Sound Completely Made Up But Are Somehow True
You could almost say that tennis is a perfectly sensible sport until you start looking at the statistics. Spend enough time examining its history, and you will discover that some of the greatest players ever were apparently incapable of winning a match at certain tournaments, that two famous rivals somehow avoided each other on an …
Scientists discover metals that defy the deep freeze at -424°F
Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism that allows certain metals to resist cracking at temperatures as low as -253°C (-424°F), when similar materials typically become dangerously brittle. Instead of breaking, two experimental alloys reorganize their internal structures, creating new ways to absorb stress and remain flexible.
‘Don’t be afraid of pumpkins’: SLO County health official gives E. coli update
"We can’t pinpoint the pumpkins as the source of the outbreak right now,” public health officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin said.
Scaling the Rocks: Brennan Bernardino cruising to Motown?
Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 31, 2026
Villa to take legal action against Carragher over podcast comments
Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters. Carragher told Villa fans to “shut the f*** up” after facing criticism for suggesting Unai Emery should consider taking the Manchester United job.
Carles Martínez Opens Up On His Happiness At Bayer Leverkusen
The Spaniard highlights the profound internal unity and vital connections fueling his long-term vision, despite tactical inconsistencies and a demanding schedule testing the club's recent momentum.
Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.
Singapore-Based OPH Health Founder Leona Tong Selected for the 2026 Forbes China 100 Most Influential Chinese Selection
Singapore company combines medical devices, clinical software and AI to support primary care across international markets
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
How to watch Oregon State men's, women's basketball in 2026-27
Here's how to watch the Oregon State Beavers men's and women's basketball teams during the 2026-27 NCAA season.
Delivering deliciousness: DONOS Mini Donuts is a dream turned into reality
After years of offering business advice to others, John-Michael Marlin is turning a dream to reality by opening DONOS Mini Donuts.
Milwaukee Brewers World Series win highlight of baseball life
The Milwaukee Brewers championship came at time of darkness and division that brought fans together to see team win and enjoy experiencing it together
🚨 Breaking: medical update on Valencia's goalkeepers
Valencia CF goalkeeper Kayne Van Oevelen suffered a sprain in his right knee during Friday's training session at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna, Valencia have confirmed. "The Valencia goalkeeper w...
The real problem with Britain’s Political Traitors show is that no one is very faithful to anything for long
For Westminster’s special budget edition of the series, politicians have played to their strengths. Bombast, duplicity, distrust: it’s all second nature, says journalist and author Robert Hutton
CanopyNation expands employee benefits solutions after combining with ICG
MEMPHIS - Memphis-based insurance and employee benefits firm CanopyNation has combined operations with Insurance Consulting Group Inc., a leading Memphis employee benefits agency.
Chiefs announce partnership with major Kansas City-based company
The team and the Kansas City-based company announced that H&R Block will be the official tax preparation partner with the team through 2030.
In Miami-Dade court, health insurer fights an order to cover $48,500 cancer drug
Oscar Health asked the judge to void her order requiring it to pay for medication meant to treat a Miami patient’s pancreatic cancer.
This new Texas theme park has record-breaking roller coasters
Theme parks come in all shapes, sizes, and locations. One of the newest to open in the United States is tucked away in a corner of the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) campus in Austin, Texas. Dubbed COTALAND, the park is themed around the thrilling world of high-speed car racing, which seems fitting since COTA is the country's only purpose-built Formula 1 track.
Roma eyeing Kevin Santos, Nusa and Kvernadze for January
Roma is working to strengthen its attack ahead of the winter transfer window. According to Calciomercato.it, the Giallorossi management has identified three players to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini�...
Why Business Valuation Matters More for an S Corporation When Considering QSBS Tax Benefits
Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code offers business owners, including potentially S corporation owners, an extraordinary opportunity: the ability to Learn why an independent business valuation matters when restructuring an S corporation for QSBS tax benefits, including eligibility and potential tax savings.
Reagan bounces back from disappointing loss with rout of Roosevelt
Ayden Fernandez and Jericko Espinosa had strong performances on the ground, and the Rattlers put on a clinic on special teams in the win over the Rough Riders.
Steve Kornacki reunited with teacher through horse racing
Steve Kornacki played a candidate in a mock election in the sixth grade, which helped inspire his passion for politics.
Analysis: Catholic Memorial hangs on to beat New Berlin West
Journal Sentinel sports reporter Michael Whitlow breaks down Catholic Memorial's victory over New Berlin West on Friday, Oct. 30, in New Berlin.
Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 winners, 'Kelly Clarkson,' 'General Hospital'
The biggest night of daytime television has arrived. The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards, which took place Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
High School Scoreboard: Scores, recaps and more from Friday night
Here's the volleyball and soccer scores from Friday night games across RI, plus Saturday's schedule.
Watch: Mark Banks intercepts a pass for Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay's Mark Banks intercepts a pass against Wisconsin Lutheran on Friday, Oct. 30, in Whitefish Bay.
Kelly Clarkson wins big at Daytime Emmys, best daytime talk series
Kelly Clarkson's talk show is adding a few more Daytime Emmys to its trophy closet on Oct. 30.
Kerzner CEO on luxury hospitality, crisis and global expansion
Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber discusses how the luxury hospitality group navigated the disruption to Dubai’s tourism market in 2026 while protecting its brands and pursuing global growth. He explores the business behind Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO and Rare Finds, how the definition of luxury is changing, and why international expansion and branded residences are central to the company’s next phase.
Health of Wisconsin S Marvin Burks, DL Nolan Vils continues to improve
The Big Ten released its second update to the availablity report in advance of the Wisconsin-Iowa football game Oct. 31 at Kinnick Stadium.
High school sports roundup for Oct. 29, 2026
Girls Soccer District Tournament elimination play-in round (Winners advance to double-elimination eight-team tournament, losing teams eliminated) Meadowdale defeated Oak Harbor 4-1 Saylor Echelbarger scored all four of the Meadowdale Mavericks […]
Republican comptroller, AG candidates take aim at Democratic incumbents
Both candidates argued that the state needs a change in leadership.
Stacy Garrity visits Mechanicsburg, highlights support for small businesses and veterans
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity visited Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, to connect with Pennsylvanians, discuss her plans for small businesses, and emphasize the importance of skill games for community support.
Apple Stores reportedly got a memo about iPhone Duo screen cracks.
MacRumors says that the instructions for technicians are straightforward, but “the fact that Apple issued an internal memo suggests the issue is widespread enough to warrant official guidance.” Apple confirmed this week there is an “issue” affecting a “small number” of iPhone Duo units. iFixit told The Verge that cracks might be happening due to the flexible screen pushing up against a part of the hinge. [Link: Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue | https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/30/apple-alerts-stores-to-iphone-duo-display-cracking/ | MacRumors]
Sleep expert explains the science behind the fall time change
When clocks fall back, we’ll gain an hour — but does that necessarily mean better sleep? Hannah Peach, a sleep health expert at UNC Charlotte, explains how the time change affects our internal body clocks and how shorter days can affect our well-being. She also explains why permanent standard time may be the healthier option, particularly for children and adolescents.
Salem-Keizer social studies teachers focus on political education ahead of 2026 election
As part of a mock gubernatorial election, secondary students across Salem-Keizer were given lessons to help them analyze and connect with current politics.
Famed group’s music coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. When the stage will heat up
The group keeps alive the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club.
Brewers’ World Series parade gets a dose of Wisconsin politics
A plane flying above Milwaukee carried a message about Tuesday’s gubernatorial race.
New Harris Poll Findings Highlight Persistent Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care - Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
New national survey findings reveal that maternal mental health challenges are common, yet many mothers receive inadequate support, information, and access to care. From gaps in postpartum follow-up to limited provider conversations and barriers to treatment, the findings underscore the need for a healthcare system that recognizes and responds to mothers’ mental health needs throughout pregnancy and beyond.
People on the Move: Central Valley leaders recognized, appointed and awarded
Fresno and Central Valley People on the Move news includes leadership appointments, health care recognition, community grants and business updates.
Hackers just stole $6 billion in crypto. It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last
For years, the crypto industry has tried to shed its affiliation with crime while marketing itself as a safe alternative to traditional banking and investing. But once again, a record-shattering heist is deepening concerns about crypto’s vulnerabilities.
West Bank introduces rooftop greeting for airport passengers
West Bank has unveiled a 37-foot-wide happy face, pictured above, on the roof of its West Des Moines headquarters to greet passengers arriving at Des Moines International Airport. The display, called “The West Des Moines Welcome,” features the city’s name and is designed to be visible to passengers on aircraft approaching the airport from the…
Local business confidence concerns have eased compared with 2025, index shows
Southern Nevada business leaders are still feeling uncertain about the economy’s future, but fears have eased when it comes to hiring, sales and profits, according to a new report.
Flick convinced Barcelona will bounce back from successive defeats
Hansi Flick is convinced Barcelona will rebound from the painful back-to-back defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and bitter rivals Real Madrid. Barça welcome Alaves to the Nou Camp in LaLiga on Saturday looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home El Clásico setback that followed a 4-2 loss at the Champions League holders in France.
2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science
Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.
How Huntsville Small Businesses Can Partner With NASA To Land Humans On The Moon In 2028
In 2027, NASA plans to send four astronauts aboard its Orion spacecraft on a 14-day mission in low Earth orbit to test systems needed to return humans to the
Norvell Sees Long-Term Potential in International Recruiting
Mike Norvell sees long-term potential in Florida State’s international recruiting efforts as Luke Francis Jr. and Nikau Hepi continue to develop.
Central Valley political views and affordability concerns
Central Valley residents differ on Trump, immigration and housing costs. Explore new PPIC findings on politics and affordability across the region.
Central Valley golf cart business lands among nation's top 10 small businesses
Discover how Resort Life Carts grew from six used golf carts into a nationally recognized Central Valley business. Read about its rise to the top 10.
AIG to purchase Everest Chile unit, completes Colombia buy
American International Group on Friday said it has agreed to buy Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Chile S.A., or Everest Chile, the Everest Group’s insurance subsidiary in Chile.
Declaring A Health Emergency Is A ‘Signal Of Failure, Not A Starting Point’
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), its highest alarm level, twice within two years,
QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will return for his final season of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday.Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading the Cornhuskers this season.
Mapping birth control access: Dataset captures 12-year state policy trends
Explore how state laws on birth control mandates, 12-month prescription refills and pharmacist prescribing vary across the U.S. in a post-Dobbs landscape.
OU Health earns investment-grade bond rating from Moody’s
Moody’s upgraded OU Health to investment grade, citing stronger finances, state partnerships and specialized care services.
Study links Chicago school closures to rise in neighborhood shootings
A study found a 10.2% increase in shootings near 50 Chicago schools closed in 2013. Reusing vacant school buildings appeared to mitigate the increase.
Darren Paltrowitz brings entertainment experience to Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Long Beach resident Darren Paltrowitz is using his entertainment journalism and podcasting experience to develop creative programming for young adults at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, connecting local communities with new ideas, cultural experiences and unexpected topics.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving on Jan. 31
Brett Yormark is stepping down as commissioner of the Big 12, effective on Jan.31, 2027, the conference announced on Friday.Yormark, who became the league's fifth commissioner in 2022, plans to take another job outside of college sports, per multiple reports.
Gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett unveils plan to end dark money in politics
Bennett said that as governor, he would require full disclosure of political funding to end anonymous spending.
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…
Kansas City has multiple marquee concerts in November. Here are 6 you can attend
Country and rock highlight Kansas City’s November concerts.
General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings
Oct 30 (Reuters) - General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on strong bookings in its Gulfstream business jet and shipbuilding units, sending the defense contractor's shares up about 4% before the bell.
Brewers World Series championship parade, rally live coverage
We have live coverage of the parade and rally in Milwaukee to celebrate the Brewers' World Series championship.
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? 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Wall Street Journal columnist visits FSU, talks post-midterm politics
As parties keep a close eye on the 2026 midterm, conservative columnist Kimberley Strassel addressed the future of American politics after November.
Survivor Sweat marketplace offers Circa contestants life after elimination
Survivor Sweat is an online marketplace where participants in Circa football contests can list all or a portion of their entries for sale, and where buyers can purchase them.
Heated Tobacco: A New Trend That Is Raising Heart Health Concerns
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Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russia teams must be allowed to play International Ice Hockey Federation events such as the world championships
Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russia teams must be allowed to play International Ice Hockey Federation events such as the world championships.
Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russia teams must be allowed to play International Ice Hockey Federation events such as the world championships.
The politics of war
Israel went to the polls last Tuesday and it is the turn of the United States next Tuesday. The differences in the two elections are self-evident. Compared with the US, which has favourable geography and does everything at scale, Israel is tiny and part of an unstable region. For its elections, it has adopted an almost pure form of proportional representation based on lists. This encourages multiple parties and can make it almost impossible to form a government, as we can now see. The US system is complex in its own way but discourages third parties. Yet for all the differences in size, geography, and political systems, the fates of the two countries are closely connected. Israel has come to depend on the US to sustain its military strength, and over the past few tumultuous years that dependence has created resentment in the United States. The Biden administration was punished for appearing to give Netanyahu a blank check after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and not holding Israel back as it employed ruthless tactics in Gaza. Because of the treatment of Palestinians, American views of Israel have grown progressively more negative over the past few years. Only a third now support the Israeli government. While on the left, this is largely because of how Israeli forces have operated in Gaza and, more recently, how the settler movement has behaved in the West Bank, for the American right the issue has been about how Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to forget his wariness about more Middle Eastern wars and agree to a joint attack on Iran, which has gone badly wrong. The Palestine question was not a big issue for the two large Jewish blocs in last Tuesday’s election. Both supported a tough response to Hamas after October 2023 and neither accepts a two-state solution. It was, however, the threat posed by the ethno-nationalist policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the two extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition, and their tolerance, even encouragement, of settler violence, that brought out the Arab voters. (In principle this should strengthen their position though to turn into real power would require the ‘Change Bloc’ overcoming their opposition to involving Arab parties. The alternatives are a National Unity government, defection from the Change Bloc to Netanyahu, or deadlock and another round of elections in the new year.) There was also broad support for the war against Iran among the Jewish parties. The difficulty here is that the objectives behind the war have yet to be met, and that continuing with military operations depends on the United States. In this way the two elections have come together at a crucial moment. If Netanyahu hoped that a victory over Iran would help him retain his majority, cementing his legacy as an Israeli war leader, it did not work out that way. Trump also expected a great victory about which he could boast. He promised at most the end of a hateful and aggressive regime, with a record of hostility to both the United States and Israel, or at least the elimination of Iran’s military capabilities and the end of its nuclear programme. Eight months on, there is not much to boast about; vital objectives remain elusive: the Iranian regime is even more hardline than before; the international economy is barely coping with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and Saudi Arabia is struggling with an unwanted conflict with the Yemeni Houthis. For all these reasons, the Iran War has been a dark cloud hanging over both elections. Yet the issue has been approached in different ways. Netanyahu sought to push the issue before the election while Trump has been more cautious. Trump’s essential claim is that there is nothing to worry about and he’s still working out what final steps need to be taken to provide a definitive conclusion to the conflict. Netanyahu’s final pitch was that there was lots to worry about. He focused on Israel’s dire security situation, with the Iran War unfinished and the prospect of imminent economic isolation because of international sanctions. For him it is imperative to defeat Iran decisively, and without delay. Why this different response to the same war? Part of the answer lies in how public opinion in the two countries responded to the war. In this post, I show how this came about. We await the outcome of the US midterms but know the result, at least in terms of the share of the vote if not yet the shape of the new government, of the Israeli election. With the elections out of the way Netanyahu is pressing for another round in the war. Trump is less sure. I conclude with thoughts on the importance of how he decides.
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