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Sacramento businesses and customers react to cocktails to-go bill
A bill to extend California's cocktails to-go program through 2029 is awaiting the governor's decision, with businesses supporting the measure and customers expressing mixed opinions.
NDSU Boasts Head-Turning Stat Amid FBS Debut
North Dakota State opened the program's FBS era with a splash, and the CBS Sports Network broadcast pointed out a wild fact along the way. The post NDSU Boasts Head-Turning Stat Amid FBS Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
Sacramento business owners rebuild after fire destroys building at local flea market
Several small business owners in Sacramento are trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed their shops at the back of the Folsom Boulevard Flea Market. It wrecked a small building known by customers an...
Milestone Anniversaries: Alston Construction
On Aug. 11, we hosted a dinner at The Jacquelyn social club in in Midtown Sacramento with leaders of local businesses and nonprofits that are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. Alston Construction Company was among the participants.
Jelly Roll Slams Politicians On Both Sides For "Sh*t Job"
After Jelly Roll avoided discussing his politics at the Grammy Awards in February, he peeled off the band-aid this week with a heartfelt speech.
Roseville City Council to look at fee credits for downtown projects
Roseville City Council will vote Sept. 2 on a fee credit program offering up to $50,000 to developers building in the downtown area.
Linn County clinic shows sports are for all abilities
People were able to see what different adaptive programs could offer
Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics
The data centers powering America's artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November's midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats -- and…
Review: OnStage Playhouse’s ‘Mensa’ a smart drama about politics and listening
Salomón Maya’s new play is a cautionary tale about finding common ground before it’s too late
Stream Team Workshop to help educators bring water science into classroom
Educators looking to add hands-on environmental science to their curriculum will have an opportunity to learn about Arkansas’ Stream Team program next month at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center. The Stream Team Professional Development
Healthcare workers call for new labor agreement prior to deadline
13WHAM ABC Rochester provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, health reports, notices of events and items of interest in the community, local sports and entertainment programming for Rochester and nearby towns and communities including Greece, Victor, Pittsford, Penfield, Henrietta, Webster, Irondequoit, Fairport, Chili, Gates, Rush, Wheatland, Canandaigua, Farmington, Spencerport and Hilton.
Cunion Frames Its Wearable Health Ecosystem Around Five Health Benefits
San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2026) - Most health technology can overwhelm users with constant notifications and dashboards, eventually causing them to disengage. In response to this challenge, Cunion is building an ecosystem around the premise that the healthiest device is the one that stays quiet until it has something worth saying. From this approach, Cunion identifies five practical health benefits across its wearable ecosystem.To view an enhanced version of this...
Central Colorado Humanists September 6 Sunday Science Program Focuses on Wolves - by Ark Valley Voice Staff
“The Truth About Wolves” is the title of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science Program for September 6. Rebecca Burkhalter of Colorado Wild will
Mike Judge lets Paramount know he wants the rights to Beavis And Butt-Head back
It's been nearly 35 years since Beavis and Butt-Head made their MTV debut, opening an opportunity for Judge to get the U.S. rights to the characters back.
New philosophical framework reframes moral distress in health care
Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or a detailed conversation about the goals ...
New exhibit to take Sacramento on a trip inside the human body
The traveling exhibition, “Bodies - The Science Within,” features preserved human specimens will arrive in Sacramento this fall.
Tom Cruise Announces “Days of Thunder” Sequel Will Also Star Anne Hathaway, Marking Their First Time Working Together
The new movie will be a follow-up to the 1990 racing drama that first paired Cruise with Nicole Kidman
UNK students ‘find their fit’ in health and physical education program
The program offers strong faculty support and plenty of real-world experiences.
Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server
The optimization work was centered on Big Pineapple, Cloudflare's DNS caching platform behind the popular 1.1.1.1 resolver, DNS Firewall, and several other DNS services they offer. In...
Northeastern introduces artificial intelligence combined majors, renames undergraduate data science programs
This fall, Northeastern will roll out 24 artificial intelligence, or AI, combined majors, which will replace its undergraduate data science majors. The rename of the data science major and its associated combined degrees “more accurately represents the scope and depth of the curriculum,” Christo Wilson, associate dean for academic programs and student experience, wrote in...
UCSB Researchers Unveil 10 Rules for Generative AI in Science
UC Santa Barbara's NCEAS has released a 10-rule framework in PLOS Computational Biology to guide environmental scientists using generative AI for coding.
September At SALA Brings Movies, Community Events, Science, Music And More To Los Alamos
SALA NEWS RELEASE SALA Los Alamos Event Center is welcoming the fall season with a full September lineup featuring family programming, classic films, new releases, special screenings, live performa…
AI-generated videos are already displacing actors and livestreamers across China's entertainment industry
In China, 95 percent of the 128,000 short dramas released in Q1 2026 were AI-generated. Some actors are being forced to hand over their voice and likeness to AI tools before getting fired, the Financial Times reports. AI-related labor disputes are rising fast.
Italian state broadcaster RAI removes veteran journalist, sparking political storm
Italian opposition parties have denounced an attack on press freedom after state broadcaster RAI removed a veteran journalist as presenter of its flagship investigative programme, while government allies have welcomed the move.
Italian State Broadcaster RAI Removes Veteran Journalist, Sparking Political Storm
By Gavin Jones ROME, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Italian opposition parties have denounced an attack on press freedom after state broadcaster RAI removed a veteran journalist as presenter of its flagship investigative programme, while government allies have welcomed the move. The case has reignited a ...
Integrated pollution and carbon mitigation delivers major health and economic cobenefits in China
Synergistic mitigation of air pollutants and greenhouse gases is crucial for achieving clean air and carbon neutrality, but quantitative evidence of sectoral and regional health co-benefits in China remains limited. Authors develop an integrated Energy-Economy-Air Quality-Health framework coupling CEEPA, GAINS, and a province-level health module to simulate fourteen policy scenarios from 2020 to 2050. Coordinated strategies reduce CO2 and pollutants (SO2, NOX, PM2.5) by 75% relative to 2020, avoiding more than 500,000 premature deaths by 2050 and yielding monetized gains of 1.07 trillion CNY. Health benefits concentrate in industrially dense and populous provinces, with near-term PM2.5 reductions driven by pollution control and long-term improvements reliant on decarbonization. The integrated approach achieves a benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.42, lowering abatement costs by 11% relative to pollution-only measures. These findings highlight the value of coordinated, sector- and region-specific strategies for simultaneous climate mitigation, air quality improvement, and public health protection.
Letters: Golden anniversary suits Eric Sondheimer well
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Times prep columnist Eric Sondheimer, the Dodgers, Rams and USC.
LinkedIn Is No Longer a Business Network—It’s a Platform for Influencers Now
The Microsoft-owned platform has changed dramatically over the past few years. LinkedIn in late 2026 just feels different.
Jefferson takes care of business on the road, handily gets by Loyola 48-14
MISSOULA, Mont. - A rematch from week number one from a year ago, that saw the Jefferson Panthers get the best of the Loyola Rams 27-20. Rams looking to avenge
China's CXMT to supply memory chip for Xiaomi's upcoming folding phone
China's top memory chipmaker, CXMT , will supply its latest LPDDR6 DRAM chips for Xiaomi's upcoming flagship folding phone, the companies said on Saturday.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Psychiatrist resigns after testimony
Dr. Avram Mack, a psychiatrist who worked in the behavioral health department with Nemours Children’s Health in Delaware, resigned Monday,
Asheville businesses brace for weekend demonstrations on Merrimon Avenue
Some businesses are giving customers a heads-up about possible traffic.
Jelly Roll Clarifies Political Views, Regrets Grammys Comments
The singer-songwriter opened up about his beliefs during his final night guest hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after a Trump joke he made earlier in the week sparked backlash from conservatives.
Commentary: The MBA Applicants Business Schools Are Losing Before They Apply
Global MBA applications are rising – but U.S. programs are increasingly losing candidates before they even apply.
San Diego ramps up Gaslamp enforcement, but businesses say more must be done
San Diego police are increasing their presence in the Gaslamp Quarter through “Operation Last Call” to combat rising violence and disorderly conduct, though some local business owners a…
NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Here's what to know
NASA plans to soon launch a new space telescope that will survey a billion galaxies to trace how the universe evolved over time, all courtesy of America’s spy program and decades of research into detector technology. Once in position, it will take data that astronomers hope will help answer some of the field’s most puzzling questions.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopens after failing health inspection
New Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Research Program Offers Valuable Lab Experience
The Undergraduate Program for Research Immersion & Scholarly Mentorship will enable undergraduate students in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences to gain meaningful research experiences in the institute’s labs.
Camp Eberhart & Beacon Health Foundation team to help families
The costs of summer camp can put the experience out of reach for some families.However, a new partnership is working to change that.Beacon Health Foundation and
Delaware psychiatrist who testified in Lindsay Clancy case resigns from Nemours, health system says
Avram Mack testified on Friday, Aug. 21, and Monday, Aug. 24, as a prosecution rebuttal witness in the nationally watched case against Clancy.
Purdue expands degree offerings that target Indianapolis’ workforce needs
Purdue marks the start of its third year in Indianapolis with new programs in construction management, athletic training, and hospitality — aligning academics with the city’s booming job market.
Adult congenital heart programs growing more important as time goes on
More than 95% of congenital heart patients now survive into adulthood, leaving clinicians with much more ground to cover than ever before. Providing high-quality care for these patients requires specialty care as well as collaborations with general cardiologists.
Empowering Young Scientists: Caldwell University’s Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program Completes Its Second Year
Caldwell, NJ – Caldwell University’s Biotechnology Research Fellowship Program completed its second year on Friday, August 14, 2026. This dynamic, three-week intensive placed high school fellows directly into the world […]
Small Business Energy Opportunity Hearing Scheduled September 2
SBA announces 90% loan guarantee for small businesses in energy sector. Learn about new funding opportunities and Wednesday committee hearing details.
Garth Brooks’ daughter’s ‘greatest fear’ is people mourning her dad when he dies like they do Dolly Parton
Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen paid tribute to Dolly Parton on Instagram, saying that her ‘greatest fear’ was people mourning her dad when he dies, like fans are mourning Parton, who died on Aug. 25.
ABC Developing Drama Series 'The Undertaker' From Gabriel Garza
ABC is developing The Undertaker, a police procedural based on the Swiss series Der Bestatter, from Gabriel Garza, Hanelle Culpepper, 20th Television.
D.8 Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigations
Habitable Worlds Observatory Precursor Science Investigations (HWO-PSI) program element D.8 of ROSES-25 aims to advance the scientific foundation that would
Survey: NC afterschool STEM grows, computer science lags
Eighty-seven percent of NC parents with a child in an afterschool program say it offers STEM, up from 53% in 2014 but below the 92% national figure, according to a new Afterschool Alliance survey.
Why Whitworth expexts Donald back with the Rams
Everyone wants to know whether Aaron Donald will be coming back to the Los Angeles Rams or not, and Andrew Whitworth feels that it’s only a matter of time. Whitworth explained to Ryan Fitzpatrick on their podcast that Donald has been putting on a football helmet and doing drills, and as far as Whitworth is […]
KPEX: New Korean pop culture expo to bring K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Food and more to NYC
KPEX: Korean Pop Culture Expo will launch May 29-31 at the Javits Center, bringing K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Comics, K-Games, K-Food, K-Beauty, and more under one
Rockstar says GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS, while it's reportedly unsure about a 60 FPS performance mode
The GTA 6 extended look trailer was apparently captured on PS5. Maybe that's why people noticed some frame-rate choppiness. But what FPS will it run at?
Missouri announces jersey patch sponsorship deal with Ambetter Health
Missouri and Learfield have partnered together for a “historic” sponsorship, the school announced on Friday. Along with it comes a new jersey patch for the Tigers after the program came to an agreement with Ambetter Health. This is just the latest college football program to add a patch ahead of the 2026 season. “In less […]
The surprising science behind Japan’s vending machine obsession
The country’s machines can serve hot ramen, spot fake coins, and even withstand earthquakes.
Family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures and live entertainment: Weekend events across mid-Michigan
Whether you're looking for educational programs, outdoor experiences or evening entertainment, communities throughout Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Isabella counties are hosting events throughout the weekend.
Oklahoma officials outline progress on Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives
The update comes as Oklahoma prepares to enter the second budget period of a five-year federal funding opportunity meant to transform rural health.
NYC CLC/NYCOSH 2026 Safety & Health Series: WTC 25th Anniversary: Man-Made Disasters | New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Tuesday, September 8, 11AM-1PM via Zoom: As part of the NYC CLC/NYCOSH 2026 Safety & Health Series, join us for a special training commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The session will cover the World Trade Center Health Program, WTC-related research and findings related to survivors, and lessons from other man-made disasters, including Chernobyl and Deepwater Horizon.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Resolution And Frame Rate For Switch 2 Revealed
Mouse & gyro controls also confirmed
DLSS 5 Gets Modded Into Skyrim With Dramatic Changes to Lighting and Character Faces
NVIDIA announced DLSS 5 back in March to a decidedly mixed reaction, as many gamers did not particularly like the modifications it made to character faces. While it is not officially out yet, an early-access build of NBA 2K27 was found to contain a DLSS Neural Rendering DLL, believed to be a...
The Witcher 3 Remastered details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution, physical release teased, mouse controls supported, mods confirmed
During a live stream event today, CD Projekt Red detailed the frame rate and resolution for The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 and commented on other aspects like a physical release teased, mouse controls, and mods. The game is said to run at 720p in handheld mode while 1080p is the target when docked. For frame rate, it’s...
Music Legend, 82, Makes Bombshell Career Announcement Amid Health Fears
Fans had been concerned about the seven-time Grammy winner.
Rochester to inspect 14,500 homes and business properties
Rochester is launching a five-year property review program. Here is what owners need to know about upcoming inspections.
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Edges Toward Positive Free Cash Flow Is Its Debt Strategy Reframing the Story?
Earlier this week, AMC Entertainment Holdings said it is edging closer to sustained positive free cash flow, estimating it needs an industrywide domestic box office of about US$10.40 billion to reach that goal, helped by record adjusted EBITDA, stronger per-patron profitability, and lower interest costs. An important angle is that AMC’s recent refinancing and debt-repayment efforts are expected to cut annual cash interest expense, meaning the box-office level required to support ongoing...
Sacramento considers expanding entertainment zones to allow public drinking at outdoor events
Sean McVay sheds light on Rams' trade for Tutu Atwell
Sean McVay told reporters that the Tutu Atwell trade is not related to a potential suspension for Puka Nacua.
More places to drink outside? Sacramento weighs expansion of entertainment zones
Rams-Chargers preseason final score: Ty Simpson has career throw
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers by a final score of 20-18 in Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Though the Rams began with the ball on offense, and Ty Simpson perhaps threw the best ball of his career in this contest, the story of the game more or less begins with […]
Rams 2026 roster cut tracker
Tracking the Rams cuts following their final preseason game
Black business owners win funding through Kickstarter Program
Nine local Black business owners in the inaugural class of the collaborative Kickstarter Program to support entrepreneurs were recognized Thursday for
Andrew Whitworth still confident Aaron Donald is coming back
Aaron Donald still hasn't made a decision, but Andrew Whitworth is confident he's coming out of retirement.
Arkansas announces $149.3 million in first-round rural health grants
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Thursday, $149.3 million in awards to recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program grants.
AI spots cardiovascular concerns beyond BACs on mammograms
Breast arterial calcifications are the most common finding associated with cardiovascular diseases on mammograms, but new technology can assess further to predict patients’ CVD risk.
Game Night on the Riverway draws crowds with tabletop games, food and entertainment
Rochester’s Gamenight on the Riverway finally happened after two postponements for bad air and rain, turning the Genesee Riverway into a lively hub of tabletop games, food vendors, and entertainment. Next: Sept. 17.
Rams-Chargers preseason Week 3 discussion
The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers play in their final tune-up contest
Rockin’ for Bay concert benefits sports program
The Rockin’ for Bay Music Festival is a fundraising effort taking place this Saturday in downtown Gladstone for the Bay College athletic department.
New RCC entertainment production degree
The program is launching this fall, starting with an "Intro to podcasting" course.
VIRTUE, V47 Entertainment and COL Group Launch World's First Microdrama Upfront
Little Black Book, 'Inside Microdramas', dedicated to the rapidly-expanding vertical entertainment economy, will be held in Singapore on October 27th
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science
“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Texas Health to launch new maternal health program for continuity of care
Through the program, community health workers provide one-on-one guidance and resources to pregnant women and new mothers.
$160K in designer merchandise stolen from Rochester business, owner says
13WHAM ABC Rochester provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, health reports, notices of events and items of interest in the community, local sports and entertainment programming for Rochester and nearby towns and communities including Greece, Victor, Pittsford, Penfield, Henrietta, Webster, Irondequoit, Fairport, Chili, Gates, Rush, Wheatland, Canandaigua, Farmington, Spencerport and Hilton.
GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch
Higher frame rates could get patched in later
Dolphins trade Tutu Atwell to Rams
The Miami Dolphins are sending Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for a running back.
Arkansas awards nearly $150 million in rural health program funding
Arkansas awarded $149.3 million in federal funding to 50 projects to support rural healthcare efforts statewide, Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday.
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS Nearly $12 Million to Fund 4 Initiatives
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Governor Sanders announces nearly $150 million in rural health grants
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday that Arkansas will award $149.3 million in the first round of grants through the state’s Rural Health Transforma
Sanders Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds - Arkansas Governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $149.3 million in awards to recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, established through President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The initial funding round will award $55.7 million through the Telehealth, Health-Monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion (THRIVE) initiative and […]
Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
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From New Locations to Million-Dollar Grants, Polsky Small Business Growth Program Alumni Continue to Grow - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are marking a series of major milestones, from opening additional locations to securing grants and contracts worth more than $1M.
Lake Lure business given eviction date as legal dispute with town continues
The owners of a Lake Lure business said they have received an eviction date amid an ongoing dispute with the town.
Anthony Dotson creates a foundation for students to soar in imaging sciences
As an associate professor of imaging sciences at Morehead State University, Anthony Dotson provides students with personal instruction that not only helps them become certified medical professionals but also enables them to make an impactful contribution to the field of imaging sciences. Between his teaching and previous work as an imaging sciences technician and hospital administrator, Dotson has gained a great deal of knowledge, experience and passion that he is intent on passing on to every student he teaches. Anthony Dotson can be reached at a.dotson@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2646. For more information about imaging sciences programs at Morehead State, contact the Department of Health, Kinesiology, Imaging & Psychological Sciences, email kh@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2180.
An NYU Drama Therapy Professor Celebrates Surge in Arts-and-Health Research with a Major Publication—and Performance by Jon Batiste
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Gift creates visionary program in the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics
A major gift from the McPartland Family Foundation will drive the creation of a Future Leaders Program through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics.
Why did Austin axe adult indoor sports leagues for such minimal savings?
More than 11,000 people participated in Austin's adult sports programs, so why did Austin cut support for such a small savings?
Students Get Inside Look at Health Care through PCIPs | Pomona College in Claremont, California
Here are four students who benefited from the Pomona College Internship Program (PCIP) this summer and gained hands-on career experience in healthcare-related fields, thanks to generous PCIP stipends for multiweek unpaid or low-paid internships.