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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.
Georgia diner serves up breakfast with a side of politics
Steve Doocy joins 'Fox & Friends' from a diner in Hiram, Georgia, to discuss voter concerns.
Developers plan 99-room hotel in Henry County
A 99-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel is planned in Henry County, with construction expected to begin by year-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
Match Preview | Royals Head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to Battle League-Leading Gotham FC in a Decision Day Matchup
HERRIMAN, Utah (Friday, October 30, 2026) – Utah Royals FC (14-5-10, 47 pts) now head to Sports Illustrated Stadium to battle against Gotham FC (17-7-5, 58 pts) on Decision Day Sunday, November 1st, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. MT. Last weekend, the Royals clinched a playoff berth with a
What First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
First Business Financial Services (NASDAQ:FBIZ) reported record third-quarter 2026 pre-tax, pre-provision and bottom-line earnings, supported by loan and deposit growth, an expanded net interest margin and lower expenses. President and CEO Dave Seiler said earnings per share increased 6% from the s
Dear Dylan Larkin: Thanks for everything (NOTHING!)
Dylan Larkin wanted out of Detroit. Now he's refusing to play, and his decision could permanently change how Red Wings fans remember their former captain.
Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings For All Positions: Rashee Rice And Lamar Jackson Rise As They Overcome Injury
Our final fantasy football rankings for all positions for Week 8.
Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Hit With Massive Price Cuts
You know that we have officially entered the holiday shopping season when Google slashes the prices of its brand new Pixel 11 series with the largest discounts to date. You may not even need a trade-in at this point, thanks to these wild price cuts. The Pixel 11 Pro has been given a $300 discount,...
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark stepping down after college football season ends
Big 12 Conference commissioner Brett Yormark is stepping down from his role at the conclusion of the college football season, according to two sources briefed on Yormark’s decision. One of those sources told The Athletic that Yormark’s next steps will be outside of college sports. “When I accepted this job, my goal was to put this conference on an upward trajectory and truly believe the future of the conference could not be in better shape,” Yormark said in a release Friday. “The next commission
Gen Z doesn’t think their degrees will land them work anymore, so they’re becoming their own bosses instead—and these college towns are thriving
As AI upends the job market, exclusive GoDaddy data finds a new wave of entrepreneurial activity taking root in some lesser-known college towns.
Nearly 30% of US adults admit to lying about or exaggerating their symptoms to get antibiotics from doctors, survey finds
In two new surveys, U.S. adults report lying to their doctors and their children's doctors about symptoms in hopes of being prescribed antibiotics.
Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation
A key Democrat is looking into a massive amount of money that was appropriated to the National Science Foundation (NSF) but reportedly not spent. In a letter first shared with The Hill, House Commi…
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..
Red Wings Could Trade Two Stars Without Starting Another Rebuild
The Detroit Red Wings could reshape their roster by trading Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson without beginning another lengthy rebuild.
Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms
(CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote
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.
Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms
(CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote
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.
Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Clash Revealed: ‘Never Thought You’d Do It to Me’
A bitter dispute between longtime NFL broadcasting partners Troy Aikman and Joe Buck has spilled into the open, raising questions about whether the pair will remain together after this season. New details about their heated confrontation before an October 12 Monday Night Football game emerged, The Athletic reported on Friday, October 30. Sources familiar with […]
NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA issued a Request for Information Oct. 29 to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Political analysts shift Spartz-Ford race to the left ahead of Election Day
The change is the latest sign that U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, who won reelection by 18 points last cycle, may not have as swift a route to victory.
Two Xbox games look set to be delisted in December 2026
Both Street Outlaws: The List and Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All look set to be delisted from the Xbox store at the end of December 2026.
8 protein-rich food groups and 2 intake rules from Harvard Health
Harvard Health names eight food groups that supply protein and explains how much to eat each day and where the limits sit.
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.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air MSU Hockey game Saturday
No. 4 Michigan State will play No. 8 North Dakota on Saturday night in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas, and there’s a new way to watch.
Home health aide arrested for allegedly killing elderly Queens woman, police sources say
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 […]
New movies to watch this weekend: See 'The Mongoose' and 'Everest: The Other Side' in theaters, rent or buy 'Verity,' stream 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' on Prime Video
"The Mongoose" is a Liam Neeson vehicle about Liam Neeson in a vehicle. But I was wowed by one chilling new release.
Netanyahu loses majority as Israel's political parties seek path to new government
With final election results leaving both major blocs short of a majority, Fox News Digital reporter Efrat Lachter reports from Israel on the negotiations that could determine the country's next government.
Ireland 'have it in us' to claim Springboks series win
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.
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...
Commissioner Brett Yormark leaving Big 12 after January
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference, a decision he made as he prepares to take another job outside of college sports.
Ohio Casino Control raids business in Highland County in illegal gambling probe
Dozens of illegal slot machines were seized during an illegal gambling probe at a business in Highland County, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Ian McKellen remembers Patrick Stewart, teases final 'Avengers: Doomsday' role
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen speak at John L. Tishman Auditorium at University Center on January 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for SAG
Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double
Legendary Motown group to play at Sunday's Lions game
The Lions battle the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Broncos Listed As Trade Option For Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
ESPN insiders link Denver to the Indianapolis superstar as the trade deadline nears, potentially providing the offensive spark needed to secure a postseason run and transform their backfield.
iOS 27.2 adds new Find My feature at just the right time
iOS 27.2 is officially here, and it includes a welcome addition for the Find My app: support for finding a lost Apple TV 4K remote.
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Spring meteorite part of new Houston Museum of Natural Science exhibit
A mysterious explosion in Spring is now an exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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.
Rangers Prospects Have Big Day in Fall League Action
It was a day to remember for the Texas Rangers prospects who took the field in the Arizona Fall League for another Surprise Saguaros victory.
UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward
| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…
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.
Goodwill Seemingly Has No Clue It's Selling a Previously Unknown Leica Prototype Lens
What a crazy thing to have at Goodwill.
QB Ty Dieffenbach explains 'biggest differences' that set UCLA apart
"I think that is one of the biggest differences on this team, and why we’re so close with each other. We aren’t just isolated within position groups."
Kansas City has multiple marquee concerts in November. Here are 6 you can attend
Country and rock highlight Kansas City’s November concerts.
Syracuse AD: 24-Team College Football Playoff Is Like ‘Dangling a Carrot’
The Orange have never made it to the CFP.
Hemp businesses ahead of elections
Hemp business owners in Texas say they are struggling to keep their doors open.
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.
Why Glenville Was Disqualified From OHSAA Football Playoffs
When the Ohio high school football playoffs begin on Friday, Glenville won’t be a part of the action. One of the state’s powerhouses, the Tarblooders out of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have been disqualified by a ruling from the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). The announcement came on Thursday and sent shockwaves through […] The post Why Glenville Was Disqualified From OHSAA Football Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists Are Helping Blind People See Again by Turning Other Eye Cells Into Light Sensors
Nobel-winning science is helping people see again, and it started with algae.
Look: Sombr, Raye, Megan Moroney among stars at TIME100 Next gala
Sombr, Raye, Megan Moroney, Alex Warren and other rising stars in entertainment, sports, politics and more attended the TIME100 Next gala.
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
Ad featuring Democrat’s estranged mother is off the air in Ohio
Ramaswamy said during a campaign appearance in Vandalia, Ohio, on Thursday that the ad’s planned run was over.
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.
Giants' Potential Grover Stewart Trade Faces Major Snag
The New York Giants could target defensive tackle Grover Stewart at the NFL trade deadline, but they face a major snag in trade talks.
Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date
Had someone told New York Giants fans that the team would be leading the division entering Week 8 of the NFL season, the logical assumption a fan might have had is that quarterback Jaxson Dart had taken the next step in his development and cemented himself as the future of the franchise.Instead, it’s been a […] The post Giants Reveal Potential Jaxson Dart Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Motorola is officially launching its Signature 27 flagship next week
Motorola has officially confirmed that it will spill all of the details on its flagship Signature 27 phone next week....
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,...
Clemson animal health officials: keep domestic birds away from wild waterfowl and their waters
The call comes as waterfowl take wing along the Atlantic Flyway and migrate south to overwinter, carrying with them diseases such as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
NHL Rumours: Maple Leafs Looking to Move Veteran Forward
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We're officially one month into the regular season, and teams are settling in, understanding how they match up against the rest of the league and where improvements are needed. One of those teams is the Toronto Maple Leafs. In …
Political Patronage Is a Public Administration Problem
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Jan Manuel Cubero JiménezOctober 30, 2026 Political patronage is often discussed as a hiring problem. It is also a public administration problem. The question is not only who gets a government job. It is […]
Northside ISD employees face higher health premiums as voters weigh tax increase
Stevens High School teachers said they plan to hold a peaceful protest in front of the school Monday after classes
Apple AirTag Sale
Apple’s AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhone owners with a large network and precise finding. Pick up a four-pack at an all-time low price.
Data: Leadership and revenue of the top women led business in MA
These top companies represent total revenue and operation budget of $164 billion. Take a closer look at their leadership.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
Minnesota voters will elect a new governor and new senator Tuesday after retirement announcements by two prominent Democrats caused a reshuffling throughout the ballot. Voters will also decide races for
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 Result of Dissatisfaction Is Endless Political Deadlock
From France to Brazil, voters are railing against the status quo, even as the politics of disenchantment make lasting change nearly impossible.
James Gunn would ‘bend over backwards’ to bring Margot Robbie back as Harley Quinn
The DC Studios co-head, who was Robbie’s director on “The Suicide Squad,” fears the actress may have moved onto other things.
Minnesota Carlson Moments: Why Mental Health Matters in College
A senior shares how she overcame stress and doubt as a transfer student
Health dept issues violation for broken elevator at Indy apartment complex
INDIANAPOLIS– The Marion County Health Department has issued a violation notice to an Indianapolis landlord after residents complained their only elevator has been broken for several weeks. Tenants at the Commodore Apartments, located at 30th and N Pennsylvania St, are having a hard time getting groceries up and down the stairs. Anthony Foreman is in […]
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? 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Hyatt Announces Redesign of Hyatt Leverage Business Travel Platform
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it has redesigned its Hyatt Leverage business travel program, along with enhancements to the booking and administration
Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
Harris Health is converting the former Dillard’s at Pasadena Town Square Mall into a $75 million, 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center to consolidate three existing clinics and improve healthcare access.
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 […]
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. …
India’s most expensive movie ever opens in Bay Area for Diwali
The $420 million “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,” based on an epic poem nearly as old as “The Odyssey,” opens in English and Hindi, IMAX and 3D.
Roma make first approach for Frosinone’s Kvernadze
Massimiliano Alvini’s Frosinone never ceases to amaze, and they’re the great revelation of this Serie A season. The Gialloblu crushed Lecce 5-1 yesterday and continue to occupy the top spots of th...
LSU Football’s NFL Draft Stock: Entering Week 9
Injuries begin to hurt NFL Draft stocks, but a return could change that.
Voters weigh in as early turnout builds in WA’s tight swing district
As Election Day approaches, voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District discuss their hopes, concerns and choices in a closely watched tight race.
Opentrons Announces $40M Series E Round to Standardize AI-Driven Science on Its Robots
Opentrons has raised $40 million in Series E funding to expand its laboratory robotics, software and data infrastructure as it develops systems that use AI to help design and run experiments.
The False Dichotomy of Abolishing Business Schools
The fix is more pluralism, not less. We should open doors, not close them.
Molloy, YouthBuild Long Island launch workforce program
Molloy University and YouthBuild Long Island have partnered to create a funded workforce development program offering certificate training in healthcare and skilled trades for young adults in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The program aims to address local healthcare staffing shortages and provide career pathways including for those not seeking a four-year degree.