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A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.
Can Stanford's Freshmen Handle the Jump to ACC Basketball?
Julius Price and Aziz Olajuwon have already shown flashes of their potential. The other three freshmen are still working to establish their roles
What’s in Your Vape Cart in 2026?
Recent studies showing heavy metal contamination in cannabis vape carts illustrate the need for additional testing and regulatory guidelines.
Trump adds weekend rallies back after canceling a day earlier
The president will travel to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after spending Friday and Saturday in Florida.
Indiana basketball adding court sponsor at Assembly Hall
Indiana basketball is partnering with Lilly for a "significant" multiyear court advertising partnership.
Sutter Health cancels plans for a new $1 billion East Bay hospital
The healthcare giant is scrapping plans for a new East Bay flagship campus announced last year..
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.
Is AI cannibalizing Google's search business?
In the Loop, Host Ejaaz Ahamadeen breaks down the market reaction to Alphabet's (GOOGL, GOOG) latest earnings and the growing concerns surrounding its core search business. Ahamadeen examines signs of slowing search revenue growth and how AI-powered search tools could be disrupting Google's traditional advertising model.
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by Vatican
Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot from Vatican City to vote in Illinois' midterm elections, potentially the first pope to vote in a U.S. election.
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
How the Vikings Can Neutralize Jahmyr Gibbs and Upset Detroit
Vikings plan to exploit Jahmyr Gibbs, trade deadline buzz, and Flores' defensive "opus"—all on The Real Forno Show.
Federal financial assistance now available to businesses impacted by BWCAW closures and wildfires
Several months after closures in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding wildfire impacts disrupted businesses across northeastern Minnesota, some are still dealing with the summer’s financial fallout. This week, Cook County officials announced that small businesses and nonprofit organizations that experienced financial impacts can now access federal financial assistance through the U.S. Small...
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Is Meta’s Muse the Start of the Business-to-Agent Era?
Consumer AI agents are here, and they carry an understanding of the user that no brand app can match. Businesses need to be ready to serve agents as customers.
APEC Business Travel Card Validity Extended
To facilitate business travel within the Asia-Pacific region, China has extended the maximum permitted stay for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders in China from 60 days to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026. The ABTC provides significant advantages for business travelers from participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. With the ABTC, cardholders can travel freely between member countries without the need to obtain individual business visas for each trip, which greatly reduces the time, cost and administrative burden associated with frequent cross-border travel. Additionally, they benefit from expedited immigration processing, including access to special lanes at airports, although the level of convenience and border clearance infrastructure may differ depending on the country. The card is typically valid for five years, minimizing the need for frequent visa renewals. Furthermore, business travelers are vetted and pre-approved before the card is issued, ensuring smoother entry procedures upon arrival.
How Election Day can affect your heart
Political campaigns can do more than raise your blood pressure. Studies link election stress to irregular heartbeats and an increase in heart attacks.
Why scary movies, haunted houses scare some people more than others
Factors like upbringing and exposure to stress can contribute to whether people enjoy scary experiences.
Trump will rally in Kansas and Iowa after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms
President Donald Trump has rescheduled campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled.
Kansas City has multiple marquee concerts in November. Here are 6 you can attend
Country and rock highlight Kansas City’s November concerts.
It’s Time For Ohio State To Hit Its Stride
The bye week for Ohio State is finally over as it prepares to win at USC for the first time in 80 years. Can the Buckeyes do it without Julian Sayin?
How Jewish teens in Colorado are finding their political voices before they can vote
Whether volunteering for candidates or speaking up about antisemitism, students say they don’t need a vote to make a difference.
LSU Football Week 9 College Football Playoff Rooting Guide
LSU football has a bye this week, but games around the sport can impact the playoff race. Here's who LSU should be rooting for.
Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Nintendo Cancels Kirby Air Riders Halloween Event Following Performance Woes
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania on Election Day
In Pennsylvania, three races for U.S. House seats currently held by Republicans are being closely watched for their potential to turn blue. In those three key races, President Donald Trump
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By the time you kindly readers get to partake of this column, the 2026 midterm election will have happened. As per usual, the campaigning by the candidates of both political parties, and their partisan supporters,...
St. Pete businesses cash in on World Series crowds
Milwaukee Brewers supporters filled bars and restaurants, many arriving hours before the first pitch.
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Can the Cardinals take advantage of a bad Cowboys defense to earn their third win?
Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling
Bayer won a trial on Thursday over claims by three women that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, while awaiting a broader ruling from a separate court on the company’s $7.25…
SLOPAGANDA! How to combat MAGA’s AI manipulation POISONING politics
Slopaganda has spread far and wide in the midterm elections, and there’s only one question: Can it be stopped? Brandy Zadrozny, a senior enterprise reporter for MS NOW, provides answers in the latest episode of The Deep End, a digital video series about how disinformation is changing your world — from politics to health to culture. Her investigation covers the rise of AI-generated propaganda and President Trump’s enthusiastic embrace of it, the shadowy operatives who used it to swing an election in Florida, and Brandy’s own slopaganda experiment that shows why AI technology is in desperate need of guardrails that protect voters and democracy itself.
The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and Fold just hit an all-time low price weeks ahead of Black Friday
This Pixel 11 sale puts the entire Google Pixel 11 family on sale, taking up to $350 off unlocked models at several retailers.
Brewers blow away business projections with World Series title
Milwaukee established an MLB record for retail revenue during the postseason. Meanwhile, the team averaged 42,692 fans over eight home playoff dates at American Family Field, with ticket prices skyrocketing on the secondary market (which the Brewers don’t control).
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is surging ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, particularly in states with competitive Senate races.
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? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment
Why your favorite candy tastes different now
Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen explains why it's true.
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.
A Plan To Provide Americans With Healthy and Safe Food, Drinking Water, and Consumer Products
The Trump administration has not held corporations accountable for exposing consumers to harms such as toxic chemicals and ultra-processed foods, nor has it worked toward building a healthy food system for everyone. This report provides specific recommendations for improving the safety of food, drinking water, and everyday products to reduce harm and improve health and […]
Wilton Simpson has a clear path to re-election — and perhaps some paths after it
Joey Mendoza Atkins can make a case for the office. Simpson’s experience and political machinery make the result feel ceremonial.
Georgia Farmers Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Rates Increase
“Growing up on a farm, you know, we were kind of taught to mind our own business … We might talk about somebody who’s got cancer down the road, but they wouldn’t talk about somebody that’s had mental health issues. You just didn’t talk about that,” said the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance Director John McElveen. …
Heated Tobacco: A New Trend That Is Raising Heart Health Concerns
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding that just one session can affect cardiovascular function. These ...
Covenant Health reaches settlement in data breach lawsuit
Eligible patients can be paid up to $5,000 to cover documented losses related to the data breach.
Canelo vs Mbili is a Hard One to Predict
Will Canelo deliver a vintage performace on Saturday? Or will age catch up to him against the relentless Mbili?
The Latest: Peltola denies knowing of effort to put another Sullivan on Senate ballot
President Donald Trump has canceled weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to support Republican candidates with telerallies that his party says could reach more voters in nearly two dozen states in the final days of an election that could cost the GOP control of Congress.
Did Farmers Change RFK Jr.'s Mind, or Did Politics Force MAHA to Retreat?
The MAHA movement is reshaping its relationship with American agriculture, but tensions over pesticides, glyphosate and modern farming practices remain. The post MAHA’s evolving relationship with mode...
Clemson Basketball Season Preview: Getting to Know This Year’s Tigers
It has been a while since I was this excited for a Clemson basketball season. It’s not that I expect this team to be significantly better than the last few, I just trust the staff to maximize their resources and deliver the best possible product for us to enjoy. After two years of completely unenjoyable […]
Democrats have long known heartbreak in Texas. Could this finally be their year?
Most polls show James Talarico, a state representative, seminarian and former schoolteacher, narrowly ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
America's Enduring Strength is Bigger Than Politics
On Election Day on Tuesday, Americans will cast their final ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. Regardless of who wins, free enterprise is what will keep America moving forward.
These Utah congressional candidates know they probably won’t win. Here’s why they’re running anyway.
“I’m not delusional. If I were a politically ambitious person in Utah, I would have been a Republican a long time ago,” unaffiliated candidate Steven Burt said.
How Can Science Better Support Interdisciplinary Researchers?
Academics and industry experts discuss how science can better support interdisciplinary researchers through reforming funding applications, collaboration, and traditional career advancement.
Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Hospital Network in the Northeast to Administer Pixclara®, the Only FDA-Approved PET Imaging Drug for Brain Cancer
New advanced imaging technology provides greater clarity, helping physicians distinguish between tumor growth and post-treatment scarring in adult and pediatric glioma patients.
Jeff Raikes: the midterms’ real business risk are not which party wins, but whether the rules hold
Companies can plan around either party’s agenda. What they can’t plan around is rules that might change overnight, or don’t get enforced fairly.
Candidates are giving lowkey instructions on how to attack their opponents. Here’s how it works
Two legislative campaigns deleted their suspected red boxes after CalMatters asked questions about them for this story
Street Medicine at Ohio State works to expand health care access for Columbus’ unhoused population
Without stable housing, accessing health care can become a challenge for people experiencing homelessness. Ohio State Street Medicine, a student-led nonprofit organization, works to close that gap by providing medical care directly to unhoused individuals in Columbus. The organization holds six outreach events a month, offering services such as wound care and addiction medicine treatment. […]
ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7
ESPN identified DJ Moore as the Buffalo Bills’ most significant offseason addition after Week 7, highlighting the wide receiver’s expected impact on the team’s passing game. Although Buffalo was on its bye, Moore’s role remained central to the discussion of the club’s offensive outlook. Moore joined Buffalo after being acquired from the Chicago Bears in […] The post ESPN Names Buffalo Bills’ Best Offseason Addition After Week 7 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Picking Week 9 of college football in the Big Ten
Who can we expect to see win in the Big Ten this week?
Ana Tsereteli: Four Days of Science, Friendship and Unforgettable Moments at ESMO 2026
Ana Tsereteli: Four Days of Science, Friendship and Unforgettable Moments at ESMO 2026 / Ana Tsereteli, cancer, ESMO, esmo 2026, ESMO Congress, ESMO Congress
Can creatine help your mental health? Here’s what the latest evidence says
The brain needs a lot of energy. Without a sufficient supply, mood and mental health may be affected.
Science Says Halloween Candy Doesn't Make Kids Hyper. But This Does
If your kids are fired up after trick-or-treating, it's not the sugar.
Arsenal push to extend 27yo’s contract amid Bayern reports
Arsenal are pushing to extend Martin Odegaard’s contract, with Bayern Munich sources playing down their transfer interest in him.Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty ImagesSky Sports in Germany report ...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day
The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas in decades. Voters in the Lone Star state will cast ballots in a hotly contested
Europe needs to measure research infrastructure by the science people can use
Explore how brighter beams and major upgrades unlock scientific discoveries, while budgets, specialist support and scheduling shape access
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona is seeking a second term on Election Day, but faces a challenge from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Voters in Arizona will also be deciding
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska on Election Day
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races. Losing a Nebraska
Open enrollment season: How Texans can navigate health insurance
From Medicare to Medicaid and Marketplace to employer plans, here's where to start when picking the best health plan for you and your family
Opinion: We can keep the Bears in Chicago. Here’s how.
This is Skidmore Owings & Merrill's proposal for a home for the Chicago Bears that is not only in but for the city of Chicago.
Employers urged to rethink hiring practices
Iowa employers facing a shrinking pool of available workers will need to look beyond traditional recruiting practices, invest more heavily in developing talent and find new ways to retain experienced employees as retirements accelerate in the coming years, workforce experts said during the Business Record’s recent Jobs Outlook panel discussion. The challenges are significant. U.S.…
What opened the door to billions in political spending?
Why can corporations and wealthy donors spend millions on U.S. election campaigns? In the second episode of Follow the Money, we break down the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, explain how super PACs operate and hear from U.S. senators and political experts about the impact of unlimited independent political spending.
The 5 Scariest Uses of AI in N.C. Politics This Election
Now anyone can create campaign materials with the help of artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean they should.
DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health-Remarks by ADCM Steve Bremner
DataFi Donation Ceremony at the Ministry of Health Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission a.i. Steve Bremner (…) I’m pleased to join the Ministry of Public Health and our implementer, Palladium, today to hand over IT equipment including 80 laptops, 300 tablets, and Monitoring and Evaluation reporting tools for CSBII. Good health decisions start with good data. When a health worker in a remote commune notices unusual fever cases, that information must reach district and national teams fast. Every hour counts. Fast, reliable data helps the Ministry detect an outbreak early, send teams where they’re needed, and stop a disease before it spreads. These laptops and tablets will help do exactly that. They’ll strengthen Madagascar’s health information system and disease surveillance so health workers can collect, report, and use data faster and more accurately. This support reflects the America First Global Health Strategy. Under this strategy, the United States works directly with partner governments based on country ownership, shared investment, and accountability for results. Together, we’re strengthening Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks quickly though the MOU signed in December 2025. This work protects Malagasy families and the American people. Today also marks a transition. The Data.FI project is ending, but the work will continue. Palladium will continue to carry these same activities forward through a new project, AFGHS Palladium, under the State Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy. The new project will put an even stronger focus on results. Mister SG, your ministry’s close collaboration with Data.FI made today possible. I hope you will bring the same commitment to this new project. Together, we can deliver even greater results and speed up the transfer of skills to Ministry teams. Our shared goal is to build the ministry’s capacity to lead, manage, and sustain these systems on its own. That is Madagascar’s path to self-reliance. Equipment alone doesn’t stop an outbreak. People do. To the health workers and data managers who will use these tools: thank you for your dedication. To the Ministry: we count on you to put these devices to work quickly, keep them in good condition, and protect the data they hold. That’s how this investment will deliver results for years to come. The United States stands with the Government of Madagascar. We commend the Ministry of Public Health for its leadership. We look forward to continuing our collaboration through AFGHS Palladium and beyond. Thank you. Misaotra betsaka.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock update: the Nintendo Store remains your best bet
🎮 The Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 was released on October 29 and flashed in and out of stock at the Nintendo Store 🚨 Our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X will send out an alert as soon as stock appears 👀 Walmart was our top pick to have a restock, but a supply chain delay has pushed the date back ⌚ In-store midnight launches are being held at GameStop, Best Buy, and Nintendo New York/San Francisco Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 launched yesterday, and it was the Nintendo Store that held the most restocks. The console flashed in and out of stock repeatedly throughout the day as limited units were sold and quickly snapped up. 🚨 Want the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Drop your email for restock alerts before it sells out. ⤵️ Subscribe Many were met with error messages, “sold out” signs, or “couldn’t add the required amount” to their baskets. However, with a little persistence and luck, others were more successful. As it stands, it’s the best place to try to get the Zelda Switch 2, even if the experience can be a little frustrating. We’re expecting a similar situation today as our tracker continues to receive restock alerts. However, we’re reluctant to share them all as many have been false flags, but we immediately notified The Shortcut followers once the first restock went live. [ The Shortcut@theshortcut Zelda Switch 2 is back in stock at the Nintendo Store: nintendo.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 – The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition - Nintendo Official Site 4:18 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 2.09K Views 2 Replies · 2 Likes ](https://x.com/theshortcut/status/2115840807773299128?a=b6yhtCFmoswv5lWWvEs&s=20) Amazon was the only other retailer to hold an online restock, though it sold out almost instantly. No more restocks took place, and sadly, the major Walmart restock of the Zelda Switch 2, which we were confident would take place, did not happen because of a supply chain issue. [ Matt Swider (The Shortcut)@mattswider ](https://x.com/mattswider/status/2115824408938111299?a=quc3qYd6I_Qe5wag2lU&s=20) 🚨 Zelda Switch 2 console at Amazon right now amazon.com/dp/B0HJ6F8L6V?… amazon.com Nintendo Switch™ 2 –The Legend of Zelda™ – 40th Anniversary Edition 3:13 PM · Oct 29, 2026 · 76.7K Views 32 Replies · 4 Reposts · 57 Likes The console will now be available to order online at Walmart on November 6, with Target also offering the same date. Some lucky shoppers could also get the Zelda Switch 2 in-store, with The Shortcut readers sharing their personal accounts of getting the console at Walmart and helping each other out. If you’re willing to travel to your local store, Best Buy and Nintendo are holding in-store events on November 5 (though you’ll need a Warp Pipe Pass for Nintendo’s event). GameStop is also letting customers pre-order in-store.. We’ll still be tracking every retailer with our exclusive Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock tracker, which provides up-to-the-second information when the Zelda Switch 2 is in stock. If the console appears – which it might – our followers will still be the first to know. Up next: PS5 Pro restock: it’s available again, but you’re paying more than you should Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
The dashboard misses the mark against Genoa
Juventus controlled the ball on paper, but a complete lack of urgency proved numbers can't measure heart.
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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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