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Castaño stands firm as Real Madrid video escalates row

Juanma Castaño responded on air after Real Madrid published a social-media video attacking him and his work on El Partidazo de COPE over the past decade, accusing club president Florentino Pérez of ...

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Sep 25 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
‘Worth the wait’: Social science faculty members describe move to newly renovated 2001 Sheridan Road

For decades, much of Northwestern’s anthropology department had been working out of a two-story house at 1810 Hinman Ave., an Evanston landmark which has faced maintenance issues and is nearly as old as the university. But starting in the 2026-27 academic year, anthropology is one of multiple social science departments moving into one of the...

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Sep 25 • 4:31 AM EDT • Science • dailynorthwestern.com
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Euro zone business lending slows slightly

FRANKFURT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Lending growth to euro zone businesses slowed slightly from relatively high levels in August and held steady in the case of household loans, data from the European

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Sep 25 • 4:12 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software

James C. Williams, also known as 'Archbox,' ordered to disable access to online shops offering pirated Switch games and social media accounts linked to piracy

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Sep 25 • 4:04 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Announces Heartbreaking Family News

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell announced on social media that his father, Jim O'Connell, has passed away. The post Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Announces Heartbreaking Family News appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 25 • 2:47 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Georgia Institute of Technology professor Munmun De Choudhury discusses AI, mental health and humanity

On Wednesday evening, students, faculty and community members gathered in Mills Hall to hear Munmun De Choudhury, a computer scientist, social scientist and professor of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, speak as part of the Hastings Initiative lecture series. De Choudhury’s research focuses on digital mental health and the effects of emerging […]

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Sep 25 • 2:32 AM EDT • Health • bowdoinorient.com
‘Glee’ sucks but is a perfect analogy for American politics

What “Glee” lacks in good writing, it more than makes up for in its reflections onto our own world.

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Sep 24 • 4:54 PM EDT • Politics • michigandaily.com
Triad Math & Science Academy vs Carter G Woodson School Inc - Invalid DateTime

Watch the Triad Math & Science Academy vs Carter G Woodson School Inc - Invalid DateTime live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

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Sep 24 • 4:13 PM EDT • Science • nfhsnetwork.com
FSU HEALTH COMMUNICATION EXPERT FINDS GLP-1 USERS FACE STIGMA WITHIN THEIR SOCIAL CIRCLES

Sept 24 2026 – People taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may face stigma from those closest to them, according to a new study by a Florida State University professor. Braidyn Lazenby, an assistant professor at FSU’s College of Communication & Information, led the study “‘They Call Us Cheaters:” Exploring Stigma […]

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Sep 24 • 2:08 PM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

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Sep 24 • 2:06 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Fleets urged to build AI strategy around data, business value

Fleets looking to deploy AI should focus on clean, accessible data and defined business problems, not the latest technology pitch, panelists said at The AI Summit.

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Sep 24 • 1:30 PM EDT • Business • ttnews.com
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones

Call for Me—a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series—gives robocalls a new meaning.

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Sep 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • wired.com
Local Mexican restaurant, Azul, closes after 19 years in business

(FOX40.COM) — Beloved Mexican restaurant Azul is closing its doors after 19 years in business, according to a social media post. The owner posted on the restaurants Instagram on Wednesday thanking …

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Sep 24 • 11:39 AM EDT • Business • fox40.com
Burgers Have Meat and Vegetables. Why Aren’t They Considered Healthy? A Dietitian Explains

Registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade reveals the ingredients and cooking styles that give this beloved dish such a bad rap.

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Sep 24 • 11:37 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Is It Healthy to Eat Avocado Every Day? This Is the No. 1 Thing to Keep in Mind, Dietitian Says

Avocado is full of healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

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Sep 24 • 11:31 AM EDT • Health • today.com
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Three Smart Plays To Grow a Midsized Business

How ambitious scale-ups are pulling ahead right now.

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Sep 24 • 11:09 AM EDT • Business • wired.com
Paid influencers quietly push political messaging on social media

Paid content creators are quietly pushing political messaging on social media platforms like TikTok to shape public opinion. Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell reacts to the trend and a new California law requiring political ad disclosure.

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Sep 24 • 10:42 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Trump praises Xi as 'strong, vibrant, and fit' amid health questions

"I met President Xi at the plane (Airport!) yesterday and he looks strong, vibrant, and fit - Better than ever," Trump said on social media.

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Sep 24 • 10:21 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
MLB's CC Sabathia Shares Health Message, Talks Hall of Fame

MLB star CC Sabathia joins TODAY to share a message about the importance of understanding your cholesterol numbers and shares his own health scare. “I was pitching in the big leagues and had no idea I had this blockage and just got lucky enough to be able to catch it,” he says. He also opens up about being inducted into the Monument Park Hall of Fame at Yankee Stadium. “It means more than going into the Hall of Fame…To be able to come to the Bronx, put on the pinstripes and succeed here…feels great.”

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Sep 24 • 9:45 AM EDT • Health • today.com
The Best Brighton XI of the last 11 seasons

A recent social media trend has seen fans pick out one player from each of the last eleven seasons to build an ultimate starting lineup for their club. Today we attempt this trend for Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Sep 24 • 9:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Opinion: Social media & local politics: The death of citizen discourse?

Acrimonious social-media pile-ons can do much more than cause hurt feelings. On a personal level, at their worst, they result in court cases alleging slander and defamation. They contribute little of a positive nature to public discourse. Even more significantly, something larger is at play that threatens our very system of government and citizen involvement

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Sep 24 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • mainstreetmediatn.com
Is this really the Premier League's 'Bermuda Triangle'?

Do the stats back the social media meme that Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford form a Premier League 'Bermuda Triangle' where teams lose points?

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Sep 24 • 9:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Shaping society, inspiring change: The future of arts and social science

Study arts and social sciences at three universities where interdisciplinary learning and hands-on experiences prepare you for the modern workplace.

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Sep 24 • 8:35 AM EDT • Science • studyinternational.com
FSU Health Communication expert finds GLP-1 users face stigma within their social circles

People taking popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may face stigma from those closest to them, according to a new study by a

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Sep 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.fsu.edu
Walking This Many Steps Extra Each Day Could Reduce Heart Disease Risk

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why you don’t need to aim for 10,000 steps a day to have a healthier heart and her advice to patients.

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Sep 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Mental and Behavioral Health Profiles – Memorial Regional Hospital

Growing up in the Caribbean, Jenny Boodlal-Sookraj, MSW, witnessed firsthand how stigma often prevented people from seeking mental health support. That experience inspired her to pursue a career in social work, where she is committed to reducing stigma, promoting awareness and empowering individuals to seek the support they need. As a social worker and case […]

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Sep 24 • 7:42 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Mental and Behavioral Health Profiles – Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Growing up in New York City, Rafael Guzman, LCSW, developed an early appreciation for the resilience people show in the face of adversity. Witnessing the effects of poverty, homelessness, addiction and trauma inspired a career in social work – one he says ultimately chose him. During his 17 years with Memorial Healthcare System, Guzman has […]

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Sep 24 • 7:38 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Mental and Behavioral Health Profiles – Memorial Regional Hospital’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Center

Encouraged by growing awareness of mental health and continued progress in reducing stigma, Laura Pawlicki, LCSW, believes compassionate care begins with building trust. As a social worker at Memorial Regional Hospital’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Center, she is committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and improve their well-being and quality of life. “Mental […]

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Sep 24 • 7:31 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com
Australia Says Rogue OpenAI Agent Hacked Health Service Website

Australia said an OpenAI agent hacked a data portal for its public health insurance system, in what’s thought to be the first known instance of an AI agent infiltrating a government website. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said the agent had accessed public and non-public information relating to health care spending, but personal information is not believed to have been part of the breach. Albanese, speaking on Wednesday at a media briefing in New York where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, said that the incident took place in June. OpenAI learned of the hack in August, but only emailed a general inbox of an Australian government agency on September 10, and it wasn’t until this week that OpenAI and the Australian government spoke directly about the issue. “It took the company way too long to inform the government what had occurred,” Albanese said, “and the nature of the way that that notification occurred as well was unacceptable.”

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Sep 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • wired.com
An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia's Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later.

The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.

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Sep 24 • 6:46 AM EDT • Health • wired.com
Calling all current and future scientists: Kiel is the place to be this week

This week, Kiel has become a meeting place for science in Europe. Researchers, school pupils, young scientists and members of the public are coming together through a series of major events led or co-organised by Kiel University.At the centre of it all are around 150 of Europe’s most talented young researchers, aged 14 to 20, who have travelled to Kiel from nearly 40 countries for the 37th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). Running from 22 to 27 September, the European Union’s flagship competition for young scientists brings together winners of national science competitions to present around 100 original research projects across fields ranging from engineering and computer science to medicine, environmental research and the social sciences. The winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Saturday.For Kiel University, hosting EUCYS is both an honour and a natural extension of a much longer story. Germany’s northernmost comprehensive university has invested for many years in supporting young scientific talent and bringing research into dialogue with society. The Kiel Science Factory gives school pupils opportunities to experience research first-hand, while programmes such as Rent-a-Scientist send researchers directly into local classrooms. Major annual public events including Kiel Week and the European Researchers’ Night take science beyond the campus through talks, exhibitions and hands-on activities.That long-standing commitment has increasingly taken on a European dimension – and this week, many of those efforts are coming together.One of the foundations for this success is the European Researchers’ Night (ERN), which celebrates its tenth edition in the Kiel region this year. The initiative is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, with Kiel University developing the successful EU proposals and securing the funding, while regional partner KielRegion coordinates the many activities on the ground. Together with research institutions, schools, companies, local authorities and civil society, they have built ERN into a major platform for public engagement.Over the years, Kiel’s ERN programme has grown far beyond a single evening into a whole “Science Summer”, beginning with “Science Shopping” in spring and culminating tomorrow, 25 September, in Science Day.“We have developed a wide range of public engagement formats, often together with the other research institutions in the region, the city and regional authorities, schools, companies and civil society,” says Eckhard Quandt, Kiel University’s vice president for research, academic infrastructure and transfer. “Over the past decade, we have increasingly taken this commitment to the European level.”That combination of European funding expertise and strong regional partnerships also helped Kiel University take the next step. Drawing on its experience with ERN and its European networks, including the SEA-EU University Alliance, the university brought together Brest in France and Split in Croatia for a successful bid to the EU’s new Science Comes to Town initiative. Throughout 2026, the three cities are serving as Europe’s first Science Ambassadors, with more than one thousand activities bringing science into schools, public spaces, cultural venues and everyday life.EUCYS is perhaps the clearest example of how Kiel University is using Science Comes to Town to create new connections between major European initiatives. From the outset, the university deliberately planned the contest for the week of European Researchers’ Night and opened the EUCYS exhibition to the wider Science Day audience. Tomorrow, that means thousands of visitors can encounter the next generation of scientific talent first-hand, while the young researchers themselves gain a much bigger public stage.“Because we opened EUCYS up for European Researchers’ Night, there will be a lot of people actually visiting the exhibition,” says organiser Stefanie Altemark of Kiel University.“We wanted Europe’s most talented young scientists not only to compete with one another, but also to become visible to the wider public. At the same time, people in Kiel will have the opportunity to see what the next generation of scientists are already capable of,” says Quandt.“We’ve shown over the last years that science is a big part of Kiel, and it’s always been the goal to not only show that to people in Germany, but also to show it to people all over Europe. Thanks to Kiel University’s expertise in European funding programmes, we have been able to turn that ambition into reality,” says Sünje Fock, who is coordinating the Science Summer at KielRegion.The model is characteristic of Kiel University’s approach: combining European funding expertise and international networks with strong regional partnerships to give major initiatives greater reach and visibility.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, giving Kiel University the special opportunity to welcome Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Department for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions at the European Research Executive Agency, to Kiel tomorrow. Her visit brings together two priorities that have shaped Kiel University’s work over the past decade: supporting researchers and bringing science closer to society. Debiais-Sainton emphasises how closely the two are connected: "For thirty years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have given more than 150,000 researchers the chance to pursue their dreams and open up new fields. Doctoral Networks and Postdoctoral Fellowships give them the freedom to move, to connect, to train and to follow their curiosity across borders, sectors and disciplines. But excellence cannot live only in laboratories. Researchers’ Night takes science out of the lab and into the city, to the families, the schoolchildren and the curious minds who will become the next generation. Kiel shows what that looks like at its best. That is the MSCA promise: open science, open borders, open doors."For Kiel University, these activities are not separate endeavours. They are part of a broader understanding of academic excellence in which outstanding research, talent development, international cooperation, knowledge transfer and engagement with society strengthen one another.“For me, one of the most important lessons from the past decade is that scientific excellence, knowledge transfer, talent development and engagement with society cannot be treated as separate tasks,” stresses vice president Quandt. “They reinforce one another.”That philosophy is also reflected in Kiel University’s current bid for Germany’s Excellence University status. The designation is part of Germany’s national Excellence Strategy, which provides substantial long-term funding to selected universities to strengthen internationally competitive research and their overall institutional development. A successful outcome would provide new opportunities to build on what has already been created: deepening international cooperation, creating more opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement, and extending the university’s reach across the region and beyond. “If we are successful, it would allow us to take what we have built in Kiel considerably further – including expanding our networks and transfer activities beyond the region and increasingly across the Baltic area,” says Quandt.This week’s events offer a glimpse of what that could mean in practice: a university using its research strength, European expertise and regional partnerships to create opportunities for scientists at every stage of their careers while making science more visible, accessible and exciting to the wider public.

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Sep 24 • 5:37 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Poll: Voters grow more concerned about capitalism, but they’re still wary of socialism and the DSA

More young voters have positive views of socialism than of capitalism for the first time in NBC News polling.

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Sep 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Tucker Carlson has a new enemy: the politics he helped build

Tucker Carlson is talking about what happened behind closed doors in his very public break with President Trump over the war with Iran.He recounts an Oval Office meeting, before the conflict began, when Carlson says he warned Trump that he was allowing the U.S. to be led to war by Israel. “Yes, you’re right,” Carlson claims Trump admitted. “But in the end we all die anyway, so it doesn’t matter.” "And I was shocked by that, because it's nihilism,” he says. “That's the last thing any leader should display.”In response to a request for comment from NPR, the White House did not address that point specifically, instead sending along a social media post by the president that describes Carlson and others as “stupid people” who want Iran to have a nuclear weapon.In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Carlson and host Steve Inskeep unpack the conservative commentator’s split with Trump and the MAGA movement. They also get into faith, money, political power, and why Carlson believes both major parties have failed Americans.Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.

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Sep 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Social media influencers shape memorable health messages for young adults

Emily Pfender, assistant professor in the department of communications at the University of Delaware, is a researcher on a new study in Health Communication.

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Sep 24 • 12:02 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
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Political yard signs still play a role in a digital campaign era

Political yard signs remain part of local and statewide elections even as campaigns increasingly use social media to spread their messages quickly and cheaply.

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Sep 23 • 11:01 PM EDT • Politics • kcrg.com
South Korea’s weight-loss obsession and the health risks it brings

South Korean women face higher underweight rates than men, with experts warning that social pressure to be thin and weight-loss drugs may pose health risks.

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Sep 23 • 7:45 PM EDT • Health • globalnation.inquirer.net
New York City creator turns healthy food swaps into viral mission

He is seen all over social media paying for the meals of New Yorkers -- but there's a catch and it's all to benefit others.

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Sep 23 • 6:24 PM EDT • Health • abc7ny.com
Trump SBA to Extend Comment Period After Ranking Member Markey Leads Effort to Rescind SBA Policy that Reclassifies Billion-Dollar Businesses as “Small Businesses”

Trump admin policy would reclassify 114,000 larger businesses as “small” to access small business resources and win federal contracts meant for small businesses Letter (PDF) (Washington, September 23) – This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its plans to extend the deadline to submit comments on its controversial proposed rule regarding small business size standards until November 20. The Trump SBA’s announcement came shortly after Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside 12 of his Senate colleagues, sent a letter to Administrator Kelly Loeffler demanding that the Trump SBA rescind a harmful policy that would dramatically redefine what a small business is. The Administration’s proposed policy would change the small business size standard to designate 114,000 larger companies some with annual revenue above $1 billion—as small businesses, giving these businesses access to small business resources and federal contracts typically set aside for actual small businesses. In the letter, Ranking Member Markey and the lawmakers emphasized that small businesses will be shut out of the federal contracting space as government agencies award contracts to larger businesses, causing small businesses to lose revenue, lay off workers, or close their businesses entirely. “For more than 70 years, SBA’s mission has been clear: promote and protect the interests and viability of small businesses. By proceeding with this proposed methodology and rule, SBA moves further away from its mission of facilitating healthy small business participation in the U.S. economy. We urge SBA to rescind these proposals, meet in earnest with small businesses across the country, and discuss the proposal and methodology with congressional committees of jurisdiction. SBA must be committed to developing measured increases to the size standards that do not reward large, billion-dollar companies but instead helps our small businesses survive, grow, and thrive.” The lawmakers highlighted the following points in their letter: Under the Trump SBA’s new size standards, the highest receipts-based standard would exceed $1 billion in annual revenue—more than 20 times the current $47 million maximum—and the highest employee-based standard would reach 3,600 employees—more than twice the current 1,500 employee maximum. Specific increases include an increase in size of nearly 492% for banks, 1,500% for law firms, and more than 2,051% for private equity firms. Of the 114,000 businesses that would be newly classified as small, more than 37,000 of these businesses have collectively won more than 100,000 federal contracts worth approximately $71 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 alone without a small business designation. If SBA included the awards won by these 37,000 businesses in its Fiscal Year 2025 analysis, small business contracts would have accounted for 38% of all federal contracts, instead of the 27% that SBA announced this summer. The letter was co-signed by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Christopher Coons (D-Dela.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect small businesses in Massachusetts and across the country from the Trump SBA’s harmful policies that put big businesses and billionaires over American small businesses, workers, and families. In August, Ranking Member Markey slammed the Trump SBA’s proposal to overhaul its small business size standards to benefit big businesses over small businesses. In July, Ranking Member Markey and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses. Also in July, Ranking Member Markey and Senator Hirono submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses. ###

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Sep 23 • 6:23 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
Pat McAfee stopped his show after seeing a troubling message

Pat McAfee addressed a troubling online message during his ESPN show, sparking fresh debate about threats, social media and sports media.

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Sep 23 • 4:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of First Lien Notes and New 1L Term Loan Facility

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (the “Company,” or “AMC”), announced today that it has…...

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Sep 23 • 2:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • investor.amctheatres.com
Zuckerberg to unveil new AI products as Meta’s Muse app tops charts

Social media group’s personal AI ‘agent’ that can shop and schedule has become most downloaded app in US

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Sep 23 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • ft.com
Environmental Justice Index: Find communities facing cumulative health effects of place and space

The Environmental Justice Index offers reporters a way to find communities where environmental hazards, social and health risks overlap.

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Sep 23 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • healthjournalism.org
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NH Libertarian Party endorses ‘assassination’ of elected Democrats

The state Libertarian Party has issued repeated calls for political violence in social media posts.

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Sep 23 • 12:30 PM EDT • Politics • nhpr.org
Faculty Spotlight: How a Florida State University professor is advancing music therapy in healthcare

Although music has been used as a form of healing for centuries, music therapy is still considered an emerging healthcare practice. At the Florida State

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Sep 23 • 12:22 PM EDT • Health • news.fsu.edu
Firefighters group launches online library of health and safety resources

Included: guides, webinars, trainings, safety advisories, checklists and social media graphics.

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Sep 23 • 12:05 PM EDT • Health • safetyandhealthmagazine.com
Colts’ Major Problem is ‘Real’

There’s a stat going around on social media that says the Indianapolis Colts have allowed the most yards through two games of an NFL season in 50 years. That’s not actually true, but it does make a valid point: The Colts are getting gashed. Whether the opposition decides to run the ball or throw it, […] The post Colts’ Major Problem is ‘Real’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 23 • 11:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Christina Applegate is blond and back online after lengthy hospital stay

LOS ANGELES — Christina Applegate has resurfaced on social media after a lengthy hospital stay to show off her lovely locks. In a reel posted to Instagram, The Emmy-winning actor,

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Sep 23 • 11:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Stellar Blade will let players turn off frame generation on Nintendo Switch 2

According to Shift Up, when Stellar Blade launches on Nintendo Switch 2, the full game will include a toggle for frame generation, allowing players to turn it on and off at will. News about the planned functionality was shared on social media. A few days ago, the game received a demo on Nintendo Switch 2. Shift Up has been monitoring...

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Sep 23 • 9:32 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Lonely? Socially isolated? It may cost you 6 healthy years of life

The numbers paint a grim picture. Roughly half of all U.S. adults are lonely, according to a 2023 report, and nearly as many feel socially isolated. Though just as serious as other health risks, loneliness ...

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Sep 23 • 8:40 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
At Rutgers, Talking Across Difference Aims for Civil Dialogue in a Divisive Political Climate

An initiative at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is helping students develop the skills and confidence to engage in meaningful conversations during an era marked by political polarization, social division and declining trust in democratic institutions. Through Talking Across Difference, a program developed within the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics during the 2024-2025 academic year, students, faculty and staff are learning how to engage in productive conversations

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Sep 23 • 8:35 AM EDT • Politics • newswise.com
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🔬 Know a scientist whose sustained service to ASBMB and professional accomplishments have advanced the molecular biosciences? Consider nominating them as an ASBMB Fellow.

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Sep 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • asbmb.org
The Federal Agency That’s Supposed to Protect Consumers Just Made Another Business-Friendly Move

Debt collection. Credit reporting. Payday loans. Consumer complaints to a federal database used to help reveal issues and bring accountability. Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stopped publishing the narratives.

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Sep 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • propublica.org
Opinion | Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan

Universities and academics can contribute the evidence needed to turn these commitments into better decisions.

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Sep 23 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
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Stanford researchers weigh AI applications in education, science

As AI becomes increasingly capable, Stanford researchers explore how it can extend human capabilities in education, science and the social sciences.

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Sep 23 • 2:25 AM EDT • Science • stanforddaily.com
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Gal Gadot's $3m. Genesis Prize initiative funds 24 Israeli mental health and trauma care NGOs

Recipients include Make-A-Wish Israel, United Hatzalah, and CareGivers Israel. The grants will support treatment, trauma counseling, caregiver training, and social work services.

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Sep 23 • 1:56 AM EDT • Health • jpost.com
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New Adtech From Microsoft Would Interrupt Your Game at 'Promoted Content Trigger Events'

Fantastic news for everyone who loves ads in their video games.

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Sep 22 • 10:19 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Romania’s political deadlock risks handing power to far right, PM nominee warns

A partnership between the socialists and the far right would set a dangerous precedent for the EU, Siegfried Mureșan told POLITICO.

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Sep 22 • 10:02 PM EDT • Politics • politico.eu
Study finds health warnings may discourage young people from using social media
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Sep 22 • 6:13 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: North Lumber & Home Center of Decatur County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. “North Lumber & Home Center has truly gotten to the root of what it means to be a hardworking, dedicated small business” said Chair Ernst. “For more than four decades, this family-owned and operated business has continued to branch out by providing quality services and staying actively engaged in its community.” In 1980, current owner Sally Dykes and her family purchased North Lumber. As the family continued to expand their inventory and operations to better serve its customers, they renamed the business to North Lumber & Home Center. In 2002, they opened a second store in Lamoni, Iowa. Today, Sally continues to run the lumberyard and building materials supplier business alongside her son, Tony Dykes. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###

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How Index Switches Will Impact Tencent Music Stock Investors

Tencent Music Entertainment Group was removed from the FTSE All-World Index on its NYSE listing and added on its SEHK listing in September 2026, while fresh research updates highlighted mixed views on its core music operations and broader platform trajectory. The index switch concentrates liquidity closer to Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s onshore business footprint. This may sharpen investor focus on how its streaming, social entertainment, and offline initiatives line up with...

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Sep 22 • 5:24 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Trump attacks WA 'millionaires tax' as he endorses GOP candidate

President Donald Trump reiterated his "complete and total endorsement" for U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner in a video posted on Truth Social.

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APSA Joint Statement on the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program -

The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the undersigned organizations are writing to express disappointment in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) removal of STEM education and several major social science disciplines from eligibility for the [...]

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The Inverted Circuit: Attribution, Answerability, and Accountability in Canadian Health Governance

Canada and the United States have pursued health-system accountability for decades through inquiries, commissions, and public reporting, yet the same governance failures recur.

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Sep 22 • 1:45 PM EDT • Health • milbank.org
Clavicular charged with rape, drugging in Massachusetts

Clavicular, the social media influencer known for his looksmaxxing content, faces two felony charges for drugging and rape.

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What Hayden Panettiere Shared About Her Health Prior to Her Death at 36

From alcohol and drug use to back pain, Panettiere spoke openly about her health challenges in an effort to encourage others to seek help.

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Sep 22 • 1:33 PM EDT • Health • today.com
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From paleo to intermittent fasting: are any diets actually good for us?

As diet trends proliferate on social media, it can be hard to work out which are backed by science and which should be ignored. From paleo to keto, raw food to intermittent fasting, each attracts a tribe of ardent followers. Now Daniel Lieberman, professor of biological sciences at Harvard University, has written a book to try to cut through the noise. In Fed Up, he uses his background as an evolutionary anthropologist to scrutinise the evidence, turning himself into a guinea pig in the process and trying various diets. In this podcast, he tells Ian Sample which one has remained part of his routine

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Sep 22 • 12:29 PM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App

Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.

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Peptides Are Spreading on Social Media. Here’s How Platforms Can Better Protect Public Health

For starters, they need to take the same approach they did to vaping

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Sep 22 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • nautil.us
Business Tenancies—Two Problems

The Law Commission proposes reforms to business tenancy laws, addressing pre-emption rights and intra-group lease assignments.

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Jewel on Emotional Inheritance, Mental Health, Motherhood, More

Singer-songwriter Jewel sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her nonprofit, Inspiring Children Foundation, and the #NotAloneChallenge. She opens up about growing up in Alaska and overcoming challenges from her childhood. Jewel also talks about motherhood: “I really love being a mom. I wanted to be a mom, and I was in a really privileged position that I could change a lot of my life to make sure my son was the center,” she shares.

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Why young Berliners vote overwhelmingly for the socialist Left Party

Berlin's young voters overwhelmingly supported the victorious socialist Left Party. Are the young more radical? Or is that just a reflection of current German politics?

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New Digital Maternal Health Hub Aims to Close Critical Gaps in Maternal Health Care Across Pennsylvania

AUDUBON, Pa., September 22, 2026--The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit leader in community-based mental health services, has partnered with Greenspace Health to develop Bloom, a centralized digital platform designed to streamline access to maternal health care and social determinants of health (SDoH) resources and services for underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

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Zack Polanski’s Eco-Populism Could Do With More Socialism

A year since the Green Party of England and Wales elected Zack Polanski as leader, its membership has nearly quadrupled. His rise speaks to dissatisfaction with Labour but also the difficulty building...

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AI is generating a mental health crisis, warns Divine Mercy University president

"Who are we? What does it mean to be human? What understanding of the person should guide technological and social development?"

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Business Culture Podcaster Sammi Cohen Is Launching Social Commerce Network (SCN), a Livestreamed News Show Inspired by TBPN and Aimed at Being a Next-Gen CNBC

Sammi Cohen has hundreds of thousands of followers who tune in to her podcast focused on the intersection of business, tech and culture — and she thinks they’re hungry for a live dose of her brand of ...

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Business Podcaster Sammi Cohen to Launch Social Commerce Network (SCN) Live Broadcasts

Business podcaster and creator Sammi Cohen is launching Social Commerce Network (SCN), a live show broadcast three times per week featuring news and interviews with CEOs.

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I quit my job and became a travel 'micro influencer.' Now I make money online and see the world for free.

Rhiannon Wood quit her minimum-wage job and learned to monetize her travels by leading tours all over the world and posting on social media.

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Senator Rick Scott Says Zohran Mamdani Is Right About American Political System’s Failures — But ‘Dead Wrong’ on Socialism

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is right that Washington has failed Americans but argued socialism is not the answer, calling instead for spending cuts, deregulation a...

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Everything You Know About Political Violence Is Probably Wrong

Public disagreement about whether political violence is rising and who is responsible for it stems not from ideology alone but from competing definitions about what should be counted.

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Is 50 the new 60?

Subscribe TL;DR: Younger generations are showing signs of worse health compared to earlier-born cohorts at the same age This backward “drift” is showing up both in mortality risk and chronic disease Worsening trends in obesity and diabetes are the most consistent signals Taking the long view, we’ve made astonishing gains in health and life expectancy in the last century. Global average life expectancy has more than doubled from 32 years in 1900 to 73 years in 2024. (But don’t forget, there were still old people when life expectancy was 32). As people lived longer, they also generally lived healthier along the way. It turns out that avoiding things that can kill you early, like malnutrition and lots of childhood infections, also keeps you healthier later in life. In a classic 2004 paper, Finch and Crimmins proposed that cohorts of children who benefited from fewer early life infections had less lifetime exposure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease later in life, accelerating mortality improvements at older ages. Poor nutrition in the womb has also been linked to a higher risk of later chronic disease. The upshot is that improvements in childhood health can pay dividends many decades later. The combination of better living conditions (nutrition, sanitation) and medical advances (antibiotics, vaccines, blood pressure meds, etc) meant that people’s healthy lifespan generally expanded, even as they lived longer. Aging researchers call this best-case scenario “compression of morbidity”—meaning we delay the onset of disease and disability even faster than the years of life we are adding. During my 20+ year research career, we could generally bank on the idea that younger generations would not only live longer but also keep getting healthier along the way. “60 is the new 50” as they say… Enter “Generational Health Drift” Sadly, this expectation of steady progress may be changing. You’ve probably heard that US life expectancy gains have slowed to a crawl in the past couple of decades. Mortality improvements are also slowing (though less dramatically) in many other high-income countries (you can read more about that in a review paper I wrote here). Mortality is a very blunt health measure, but it is often a good barometer for the broader population health trends happening underneath. And we are now seeing that younger generations may be in worse health at similar ages compared to earlier born cohorts. My collaborator Prof. George Ploubidis at University College London coined this worsening health in more recently born cohorts “generational health drift.” “Generational health drift” is bad news on multiple fronts. Most obviously, we don’t want our health progress to go backward. But the timing is also bad, since our populations are aging. In demographic terms, “population aging” means that the proportion of the population at older ages (i.e >65 years) is increasing. Fun demography fact: Current population aging is not due to the recent declines in the birth rates making the news, but declines in fertility decades ago, after the “baby boom.” As baby boomers reach older ages, the smaller cohorts behind them mean the percentage of older adults will increase. For example, the share of the population age 65 and older in the US increased from 12.4% in 2004 to 18.0% in 2024. This story of population aging was written long ago. Many worry that population aging will put pressure on health care and pension systems. But if people reach older ages in better health than in years past, those fiscal pressures would be less dire than projected. Healthy older people can also continue to contribute to society in many valuable ways, including paid work, caregiving, community service….even high political office 🤷. On the flip side, if younger generations reach retirement age in worse health and with more disabling conditions, this could magnify the societal challenge of population aging. Evidence for worsening generational health A recent paper that I LOVED in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Dr. Leah Abrams and colleagues examined which birth cohorts (aka generations) were behind worsening US mortality. Behold the Lexis diagram (cue swooning demographers). Calendar time is on the x-axis, age on the y-axis. Birth cohorts can be followed over time as they age on the diagonal lines moving up and to the right. This figure plots the year-on-year % change in all-cause mortality at a given age. Green shading indicates mortality improvements over time, white is stagnation, and gray shading indicates worsening mortality. Following the diagonal line for those born in 1950, you can see a noticeable shift from green to gray that follows this cohort for most of their lives. This gray shading shows generally worsening mortality for the 1950 to 1959 birth cohorts compared to their predecessors across all ages. Concerningly for my GenX and elder millennial peeps, there was also a deterioration in mortality for birth cohorts born in the 1970s and 1980s, visible as dark gray areas at ages 30 to 45 during the 2010s. While some of these mortality changes reflect specific shocks such as the opioid epidemic, most deaths still occur from major causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. For cancer, the gray in the top left corner of the figure below reflects the legacies of smoking for older cohorts, followed by a period of green with improvements in cancer mortality as smoking rates declined. But the white/gray shading in the bottom right corner highlights a stagnation and reversal of the cancer trends, with cohorts born around 1970 to 1985 experiencing worsening cancer mortality. This deterioration was most noticeable for colon cancer mortality, possibly linked to obesity or dietary factors. Not just dying more, but less healthy along the way. A recent paper by Dr. Laura Gimeno of University College London (of which I am a co-author), found evidence that more recently born cohorts in Great Britain have stagnating or worsening health. A stylized picture of what“generational health drift” might look like: The review paper found: Rates of childhood overweight and obesity were highest among Gen Z. Rates of diabetes in the 40s almost doubled from 3.1% among the Baby Boomers to 5.9% in Generation X. Gen Z reported higher rates of poor mental health in adolescence compared to earlier-born groups. These UK results are consistent with studies showing worsening health across generations in the US as well. A 2021 US study found that more recently born cohorts had worse biological markers (like blood pressure and blood sugar) than earlier generations at the same age. A separate 2022 study of Americans aged 50 and over found that more recently born generations had a higher number of chronic diseases, with younger age of disease onset. A 2024 Lancet paper found that in the US, women born in 1945 had 33% obesity prevalence at age 50, rising to 48.2% for women born in 1970 turning 50. So what’s going on, and can we turn it around? We don’t have a definitive answer for what’s causing the deteriorating health of younger cohorts, but circumstantial evidence points to worsening trends in obesity and diabetes in both the US and UK. Remember that cohort trends reflect lagged effects of early environments, and younger generations have faced both earlier onset and more severe obesity across their lifetimes. Despite these very concerning trends, the future is not set in stone. We’ve reversed poor generational health trends before: drops in smoking are a major reason cancer and heart disease deaths fell so dramatically in recent decades. GLP-1 drugs may finally turn the tide against rising rates of obesity and diabetes, though it is still early days. But things could also get worse…for example from a return to higher levels of childhood infectious diseases that can have a lasting impact on health. See for example: [ ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) [ Don’t You Forget About Me(asles): The Virus That Erases Immune Memory ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Jenn Dowd, PhD · March 24, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Even as an optimist, emerging data on the “generational health drift” has my full attention. For most of my research career, we took it for granted that each generation would be healthier than the last. But if present trends continue, **50 could be the new 60….**and Gen Z celebrities will soon look older than Paul Rudd :). Stay well, Jenn Share the Health! If you found this post useful, please share it with a friend. Share

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Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor. Its Jewish community is conflicted.

The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.

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Stonepeak Announces Investment in AMPYR Distributed Energy

Equity investment to accelerate ADE’s growth across the UK and Europe

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Sunda Energy, Meridian Mining, Quantum Helium, Light Science Technologies, Foresight Solar, hVIVO

Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA, FRA:GHA0) has raised £5.25 million to fund completion of its New Zealand acquisition. It's also launching a retail offer for a further £525,000. Meridian Mining Plc (LSE:MNO, TSX:MNO, OTCQX:MRRDF) has delivered a net present value of $2.09 billion for its Cabaçal project in Brazil. The CEO says the economics could make it the next major near-term gold-copper mine. Quantum Helium Ltd (AIM:QHE) is targeting Q4 2026 for a larger fracture stimulation programme at Sagebrush-1 in Colorado. It's also taking a 9% stake in Herencia Resources. Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has secured a repeat order from a healthcare devices customer, pushing that contract past £500,000. It's building out higher-margin work in defence and medical sectors. Foresight Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:FSFL, FRA:1F5) says it's considering all strategic options to lift a share price stuck below the value of its assets. The board says it needs to "act decisively" to close that gap. hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) has appointed Caroline Shaw as an independent non-executive director. She brings more than 30 years of senior healthcare leadership to the board. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

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Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics

A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. Subscribe [ Pekingnology China’s Germany watchers take stock of Berlin’s uneasy turn On 7 December 2025, nearly 50 Chinese scholars and policy researchers gathered in Beijing for the 2025年德国形势年终研讨会 “2025 Year-End Seminar on the Situation in Germany… Read more 9 months ago · 31 likes · 1 comment · YIRUI LI and Yuxuan JIA ](https://www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-germany-watchers-take-stock?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1151841) [ Jiang Feng on Germany's 2025 and beyond: no easy exit ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond) Yirui LI and Yuxuan JIA · Jan 24 The following is an op-ed by Jiang Feng, published on 29 December 2025 at Shanghai Observer 上观新闻, the digital platform of Jiefang Daily, the official newspaper of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). [ Read full story ](https://www.eastisread.com/p/jiang-feng-on-germanys-2025-and-beyond)

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Mamdani: Democratic socialist policies may boost turnout
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Voters cite political climate, economy and homelessness as Oregon governor race nears

With Oregon’s governor race 43 days away, voters tell KATU they’re uneasy about the political climate. Fears about inflation, Social Security, homelessness and vote-by-mail shape the debate.

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Vikings Hot Start Earns Major Recognition From FOX Sports

The Minnesota Vikings came in at the third spot on Fox’s NFL Power Rankings on Monday afternoon. The outlet put the rankings on social media.The Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks were the two teams ahead of the Vikings. In the meantime, the team has a ton of momentum after beating the Chicago Bears by a […] The post Vikings Hot Start Earns Major Recognition From FOX Sports appeared first on HEAVY.

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PUBLIC COMMENT — Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes

This proposed rule represents one of the most economically significant and socially beneficial deregulatory actions in HHS’s history.

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Friedrich Merz fights for political survival after CDU debacle: 'Federal politics played a major role, and so did I'

Refusing to take sole responsibility for his party's defeats in the regional elections of September 6 and 20, the German chancellor has insisted he will not step down and has promised to reopen talks on reforms with his coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

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Live Whole Health #335: The Power of Connection

Strong relationships boost longevity; social connection reduces early death risk and supports lasting health and well-being.

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Atlético Madrid take aim at José Mourinho and Real Madrid

The social media team at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have on Monday clapped back at those in a position of power at arch rivals Real Madrid.This comes in response to the latter’s furious respon...

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Private, public universities develop medical science doctoral programs

Des Moines University has launched a doctor of medical science program, with the University of Iowa set to do the same next year.

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Photo Album: Mental Health Mile 2026

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Dyson Won't Say What's Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush

Despite admitting to a “component issue,” the company refuses to say what went wrong, how many units are affected in how many countries, and why it won't recall its $500 AI toothbrush.

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Rob Sand wants to ban social media for Iowa kids under 16. What about parental permission?

Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand details his proposed social media ban for kids under 16.

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Presley Gerber Shared Mental Health, Addiction Struggles Before Death: ‘I’ve Had a Lot of Time to Look Into Myself’

The son of model Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, who has died at 27, said dealing with mental health issues was a “24/7 job.”

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Sep 21 • 10:49 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Florida State University brings trauma science, resilience research into Florida courtrooms

The Lindsay Clancy trial was the latest high-profile case that affected defendants, families, jurors, judges and the professionals charged with

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Sep 21 • 10:44 AM EDT • Science • news.fsu.edu
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Adidas to release final Germany kit on November 3

In a promotional video featuring prominent football figures, Germany's equipment supplier Adidas announced that they will release one more football kit on November 3 to mark the end of its partnership with the German Football Federation (DFB). In the video published on social media on Monday, Joachim Löw, Jürgen Klinsmann, Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer and Florian Wirtz, among others, debate on which Germany jersey is the most beautiful one in history.

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Sep 21 • 10:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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.

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Sep 21 • 9:53 AM EDT • Entertainment • them.us
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.

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Sep 21 • 9:43 AM EDT • Science • psu.edu