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WA author Emiko Jean continues detective series with new novel

Emiko Jean spoke with The Seattle Times about assimilation, motherhood and writing from the unnerving intimacy of the second person.

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Aug 24 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
West Nile risk 'high' as second human case turns up, health officials say

Two people in Massachusetts have contracted the West Nile virus that's typically spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, according to state public health officials.

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Aug 24 • 3:12 PM EDT • Health • wbur.org
Bessent warns countries to halt business with Iran or face action

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (August 24) announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its 6-month mark.

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Aug 24 • 3:05 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
LMPD looking for PRP business robbery suspect, schools on heightened security

Police are looking for a suspect after a business was robbed in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood on Monday.

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Aug 24 • 3:02 PM EDT • Business • wlky.com
US aims for ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches Operation Economic Outcast, targeting Iran's economy with secondary sanctions to cut off global trade revenue.

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Aug 24 • 2:22 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns

Early testers are raving about what Instinct can do, but some say the AI assistant’s sweeping access, broad terms and ability to act on users’ behalf come with uncomfortable trade-offs

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Aug 24 • 2:03 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Fentanyl investigations and seizures dropped during Trump’s immigration crackdown, federal watchdog says

The Department of Homeland Security’s decision last year to pull additional federal agents for immigration enforcement resulted in a dramatic drop in fentanyl investigations and seizures by the department’s investigations division, according to a federal watchdog report.

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Aug 24 • 1:46 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River cuts

The state of Nevada on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, seeking to block the Colorado River management plan. On Friday, Burgum released a “record of decision” that would reduce water allocations to California, Nevada and Arizona, the Lower Basin states of the Colorado River. The record of […]

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Aug 24 • 1:36 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the seventh betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the sixth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.

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Aug 24 • 1:33 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions

Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.

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Aug 24 • 1:25 PM EDT • Business • nbcnews.com
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Prosecution expert says Lindsay Clancy had limited mental health history before 2022

Forensic psychologist Kirk Heilbrun testified Lindsay Clancy had "a fairly limited mental health history" before September 2022, describing a straight-A student with some anxiety about leaving her kids. "She didn't like to leave them," he said.

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Aug 24 • 1:04 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Kit Harington boards ‘Harry Potter’ season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, replacing Nicholas Hoult

‘Harry Potter’ shake-up: Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in season 2 after Nicholas Hoult’s surprise exit.

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Aug 24 • 12:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe

There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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Aug 24 • 12:02 PM EDT • Politics • channel4news.substack.com
What your calf muscles can reveal about your heart health

A ‘second heart’ is located below your knees, and you need to get it pumping

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Aug 24 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencefocus.com
Ex-Google recruiter: This common mistake makes your resume 'invisible'—you have 'six seconds to prove you can do the work'

Ex-Google recruiter Farah Sharghi says that to succeed in this job market, emphasize proof you can do the job, rather than your potential on your resume.

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Aug 24 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • cnbc.com
HHS Secretary Kennedy touts 'Make America Healthy Again' victories of Trump administration

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the weekend touted some victories from the Trump administration regarding health and wellness.

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Aug 24 • 11:10 AM EDT • Health • komonews.com
THE WEEK OF AUG 24, 2026

- Duration of status lawsuit filed - White House outlines research security policy - Federal job protections to weaken in September

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Aug 24 • 11:08 AM EDT • Science • aip.org
Public-sector purgatory, and a union-hospital fight

Aon, the big consulting and brokerage house, confirms 2027 is going to be brutal for job-based health care premiums. Aon’s chief actuary said in the news

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Aug 24 • 10:23 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Bill Belichick needs some ‘Luck of the Irish’

Bill Belichick can only hope that his second season at UNC is better than the first.

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Aug 24 • 9:21 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Who's Who In Cyberinsurance For Small Businesses

This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine

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Aug 24 • 9:01 AM EDT • Business • cybersecurityventures.com
Proposal to limit 'socioeconomic impact' business density returns to Aurora City Council

The proposal targets vape and smoke shops, pawnshops and second-hand buyers, check-cashing businesses, cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores and extended-occupancy motels.

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Aug 24 • 8:53 AM EDT • Business • sentinelcolorado.com
Fever coach dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom’s women’s sports fight as a 'social media thing'

Natasha Cloud shouted at Enes Kanter Freedom during a third-quarter timeout before security ejected him from Wintrust Arena in the Fever's win.

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Aug 24 • 8:02 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Sudan’s conflict worsening, UN political and peacebuilding chief warns

On 24 August, the Security Council held a briefing on Sudan at the request by Denmark to discuss the protection of civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. “The consequences of this conflict will be long-lasting and should shock us all,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.Civilians face one of the worst humanitarian crises, she said, as they deal with frequent drone attacks against markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure, and the rainy season. Some 13 million people have fled their homes, but access challenges have made it impossible to confirm the true death toll, "it is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands", she said. “Brutal mass killings and atrocities, abductions of women and girls and mass rapes are recurring patterns,” she warned.In North Kordofan, drone attacks continue as both parties compete for control of strategically important towns, she said, reiterating deep concern at the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El abdede. Drone strikes near Tina, on Sudan’s border with Chad, where the refugee influx has intensified pressure on already scarce land, have led to violent disputes over resources. Plus numerous armed movements are pursuing their own territorial and political interests. The UN continues to support efforts of the QUAD - United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates – for a humanitarian truce. And it is working with the Quintet partners, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States, and the European Union to help advance a viable political path. “Our goal is to build confidence in the political path and pave the way for an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue for a shared vision for the country’s future,” she said. Sudanese authorities have also bolstered efforts to support civilian dialogue. “Their desire for an inclusive and durable peace is clear,” she said. Both parties must now make concrete commitments on releasing of prisioners, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children. “The Personal Envoy will travel to Sudan shortly to advance these conversations," she said.

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Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • dppa.un.org
Trump administration live updates: U.S. expected to announce new economic actions against Iran

Live updates and latest news on the Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce new economic actions against Iran.

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Aug 24 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Health systems warn patients of MyChart phishing scam

Scammers are masquerading as MyChart to trick patients into providing personal information. Epic says that the increase in phishing attempts are just cybercriminals taking advantage of the MyChart brand rather than a security concern.

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Aug 24 • 6:44 AM EDT • Health • healthcaredive.com
193,089 Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Bought by OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp

OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 193,089 shares of the company's stock,

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Aug 24 • 6:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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Autonomy and Innovation

Incentives favor offense when it comes to agentic cybersecurity; it’s the same dynamic that will limit incumbents and fuel startups in the long run.

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Aug 24 • 6:00 AM EDT • Technology • stratechery.com
Quantbot Technologies LP Makes New Investment in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 17,799 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3

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Aug 24 • 5:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Quantbot Technologies LP Invests $3.83 Million in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR

Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 127,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approx

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Aug 24 • 5:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Chesapeake Regional may avoid criminal trial, but former OB-GYN Perwaiz's patients are still suing

By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Federal prosecutors said this week they have reached a tentative deferred prosecution agreement with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for charges related to disgraced former OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz. The deal would require the hospital to admit certain facts, accept an independent monitor, repay health care programs and create a $12.8 million fund for Perwaiz’s former […]

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Aug 24 • 5:27 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Türkiye: Health Sector Dashboard - National - July 2026

Infographic in English on Türkiye about Health; published on 24 Aug 2026 by UNHCR

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Aug 24 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • reliefweb.int
'Security by antiquity': Why older tech is sometimes safer from hackers

The fear of hacking has made some people turn to other forms of technology ignored by new generations of cyber criminals.

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Aug 24 • 5:01 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Science, Faith and the Search for Our Origins

Exploring evidence for a Creator in secular culture

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Aug 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • ted.adventist.org
Trump admin celebrated the prosecution of accused MS-13 ringleaders. Then the case fell apart twice

The Trump administration celebrated the arrival of an alleged MS-13 mastermind on American soil in March 2025.

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Aug 24 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
531,508 Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV Bought by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 531,508 shares of the company's stock, val

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Aug 24 • 4:25 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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DLD Asset Management LP Invests $5.12 Million in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR

DLD Asset Management LP acquired a new stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 169,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $

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Aug 24 • 4:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Globeflex Capital L P Acquires Shares of 308,784 Accel Entertainment, Inc. $ACEL

Globeflex Capital L P acquired a new stake in Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:ACEL - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 308,784 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,894,000. Glo

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Aug 24 • 4:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC Purchases New Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 14,457 shares of the company's stock, valued

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Aug 24 • 4:16 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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Barbara Oil Co. Invests $2.42 Million in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Barbara Oil Co. acquired a new stake in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 13,010 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,416,000. Several other institu

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Aug 24 • 3:28 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Buys New Shares in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 769,544 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $140,911,000. Bank of New

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Aug 24 • 3:14 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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Avalanche news: Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update

Colorado Avalanche president and general manager Joe Sakic provided another positive indication Sunday that the team expects to secure a long-term contract extension with defenseman Cale Makar before the start of the 2026-27 season. Makar is entering the final season of his current contract, which carries a $9 million salary-cap hit. He became […] The post Avalanche news: Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 24 • 3:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Athos Capital Ltd Takes Position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR

Athos Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 357,178 shares of the company's stock, valued

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Aug 24 • 3:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Jena Griswold’s record: corruption, incompetence

There is no statewide elected official going back decades who is as breathtakingly corrupt and incompetent as Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who is now running for attorney general of all things. And compliant ruling Democrats know it. Their silence is nothing short of complicity with Griswold’s shameful political grift. CBS Colorado’s political reporter Shaun […]

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Aug 24 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at...

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Aug 24 • 2:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Seahawks news: Bud Clark gets brutal outlook after preason injury

The Seattle Seahawks received a devastating blow to their secondary on Sunday night. Rookie second-round pick Bud Clark broke his ankle during a preseason matchup against the Tennessee Titans and will miss several months, head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters. The injury occurred almost immediately. On the very first defensive play at Nissan […] The post Seahawks news: Bud Clark gets brutal outlook after preason injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aug 24 • 12:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mizzou soccer falls to Missouri State on the road

Mizzou dropped its second game of the year in a 1-0 loss to Missouri State on Sunday.

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Aug 24 • 12:24 AM EDT • Sports • columbiamissourian.com
Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report

‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of access to free school meals

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Aug 24 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Recap: Sporting KC falls 2-1 at Atlanta United

Sporting Kansas City (4-14-3, 15 pts.) fell to a 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United (6-12-3, 21 pts.) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday night. Sporting was undone by two first half goals from Tomas Jacob and Fafa Picault before dominating the second half and cutting the deficit through Stephen Afrifa. Head

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Aug 23 • 9:59 PM EDT • Sports • sportingkc.com
Seahawks second-round S Bud Clark carted off with leg injury

Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark was carted off with a right leg injury in Sunday night's preseason game against the Titans.

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Aug 23 • 9:45 PM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Poll: Hammer has slim lead in Secretary of State's race

Poll numbers from the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll show Republican State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, with a three-point lead over Democratic candidate Kelly Grappe for Secretary of...

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Aug 23 • 8:31 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
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Poll: Hammer has slim lead in Secretary of State's race

Poll numbers from the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll show Republican State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, with a three-point lead over Democratic candidate Kelly Grappe for Secretary of...

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State health officials urge Moke storm safety precautions during Lala recovery

State health officials are reminding the public to prepare for potential health hazards ahead of a second storm just a week after Hurricane Lala.

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Haaland leads Hull in first public poll

By Pat Davis, nm.news — With less than 90 days until New Mexico chooses a new governor, the first public polling of the 2026 gubernatorial race shows that former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is enjoying a commanding 17-percentage-point lead over former Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull in early August. This story was originally […]

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Aug 23 • 4:23 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com
Expert says Illinois politics are to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state
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Aug 23 • 3:54 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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That Weird 'Other' Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products

The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.

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Aug 23 • 3:20 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
When Farm Animals Get Sick, Human Health Is Often Next

New editorial reviews 10 studies on zoonotic pathogens, AMR, and vaccine advances, underscoring One Health surveillance needs for biosecurity professionals.

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Aug 23 • 3:09 PM EDT • Health • globalbiodefense.com
Why Todd Bridges ‘couldn’t wait till’ Nancy Reagan left the ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ set: ‘It was a nightmare’

Todd Bridges details the Secret Service security protocols that made then-First Lady Nancy Reagan’s guest appearance on ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ a ‘nightmare.’

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Aug 23 • 2:28 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
5 takeaways from Bears' flat loss to the Bengals

The Bears fell to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night in their second preseason game. Here are our takeaways from the loss.

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Aug 23 • 2:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Why every French politician is now a Gaullist

The revival of de Gaulle’s legendary role in the second world war coincides with an increasing number of claims to his legacy

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Aug 23 • 1:58 PM EDT • Politics • ft.com
San Diego woman, 41, has arms and legs amputated after routine checkup went horribly wrong

The Spring Valley woman had gone for a routine heart checkup in May this year when doctors found that she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection.

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Aug 23 • 1:42 PM EDT • Health • nypost.com
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DDR5 scalper bots now generate 91% of listing traffic at one retailer

DDR5 scalper bots are now generating roughly ten requests for every legitimate visit at one retailer. DataDome previously recorded stock checks every 6.5 seconds.

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Aug 23 • 1:23 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Eastlake science students make district history

Three Eastlake High School students made Sweetwater Union High School District history this year when they became the first students from the district to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, an international competition that brings together some of the top high school researchers from around the world. Ronald Wyatt, Giles Del Priore and Ihan Sung advanced to the competition after successful runs at regional and state science fairs. Sung went a step further, placing fourth in the chemistry category at ISEF. The students were recognized on Aug. 10 during a Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting at the district office in Chula Vista.For Wyatt and Del Priore, recent Eastlake graduates, the journey began with a shared concern about dementia and the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with memory impairment. Their engineering project, “Design and Evaluation of a Behaviorally Grounded Caregiver-Governed AI Companion for Individuals with Memory Impairment,” earned the Sweepstakes Award at the Sweetwater District STEM Fair and first place in its division at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The project explored whether Artificial Intelligence could provide companionship and support while helping reduce stress for people with dementia and their caregivers. “Our inspiration came from personal experience. Both of us have seen family members and loved ones affected by dementia, and we’ve witnessed how overwhelming the caregiving process can be,” Wyatt said. Del Priore said the students also wanted to address the high cost of third-party health care services while creating something that could potentially help their own families as well as people elsewhere. The students developed an AI system designed with safeguards intended to prevent misinformation reinforcement, emotional escalation and unsafe responses. In 240 controlled trials involving memory, identity, agitation and neutral scenarios, they said the system consistently prevented harmful incorrect reinforcement while using context-aware silence, de-escalation and caregiver verification. The project required the students to combine Artificial Intelligence, psychology, neuroscience and human-computer interaction. For Del Priore, one of the biggest technical challenges was getting the AI companion to communicate verbally with a patient. Hardware limitations required the students to collaborate with multiple Python libraries for speech-to-text and text-to-speech functions while keeping the cost of the companion low. “For us, the biggest challenge was translating complex behavioral and cognitive care principles into a functioning AI system,” Wyatt said.Qualifying for ISEF was a milestone that student expected. The international competition proved to be another milestone. “Competing at ISEF was an incredible experience and unlike anything we’ve ever done before,” Del Priore said. “Being surrounded by some of the most talented young researchers from around the world was both inspiring and motivating.” He said the experience stood out because of the emphasis on collaboration, innovation and scientific discovery. “The most memorable part was seeing how people from completely different backgrounds and disciplines approached solving real-world problems with creativity and passion,” he said. The students also credited teachers and mentors who supported their work. Del Priore said his sophomore-year AP Physics teacher, Dr. Price, was particularly influential. “Through all of my personal and academic struggles, Dr. Price always believed in me,” Del Priore said. “All of his faith in me really molded me into the person I am today and helped create my love for science even through tough times.” Wyatt is continuing his education at UC Santa Cruz, where he plans to study biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, with an interest in research involving Artificial Intelligence, biology and health care. Del Priore plans to double major in chemistry and accounting. Sung, a rising Eastlake senior, qualified for ISEF after winning first place in the Engineering: Energy, Materials & Transport category at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and first place in chemistry at the California Science and Engineering Fair. His project, “Renewable Ammonia Electrochemical Synthesis by Glow Discharge with an Iron-Based Catalyst,” involved a device he designed and engineered to produce renewable ammonia, with potential applications in fertilizer production and energy storage. Sung became interested in the project after considering the relationship between food insecurity and fertilizer costs. His system uses plasma to break apart nitrogen molecules so they can interact with hydrogen and form ammonia. At ISEF, Sung competed against more than 1,700 students from 65 countries and earned fourth place in chemistry. “I am proud to become one of te first students in the district to qualify for ISEF because this milestone can inspire others in the district to attain similar goals,” Sung said.

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Aug 23 • 1:00 PM EDT • Science • thestarnews.com
Pete Buttigieg returns to first-in-the-nation South Carolina with a fresh appeal to Black voters

Pete Buttigieg has been to this small but historic city in South Carolina’s Midlands at least twice before, as an underdog presidential candidate in 2020 and then as the better-known transportation secretary under President Joe Biden in 2023.

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Analysis: Huge relief for Maresca's City

Manchester City showed improvement from the side who were bashed 3-0 by Arsenal in last Sunday's Community Shield - but for most of this game it looked as if Enzo Maresca was going to start with consecutive defeats. Replacing a legend is always difficult - as David Moyes experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson left neighbours Manchester United in 2013 - and the late comeback will come as a major relief in their first Premier League game without Pep Guardiola in a decade. City did not exactly promote from within when hiring Maresca, who quit as Chelsea manager at the start of 2026, but the Italian was Guardiola's City assistant in 2022-23 and would perhaps be seen as something of a continuity candidate.

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Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post

Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.

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Cityblock to Acquire Homeward Health, Secures $116M Series E

Cityblock Health plans to acquire rural healthcare provider Homeward Health and has raised $116 million to expand its value-based care model to rural and Medicare Advantage populations.

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This kind of throw will keep Stetson Bennett employed

A second-quarter corner route was a vital throw for the fourth-year backup QB.

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King County now has the nation’s largest library sorting machine

The nation's second-largest library system just got a colossus of a book sorter, with conveyor belts and robot arms toiling away to bring you the item you want.

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Building the beat: How New Orleans can grow the business behind the music

People dance to the music of the TBC Brass Band Photo by Michael DeMocker / The Times-Picayune This week New Orleans hosts the annual Cutting Edge CE Conference, which brings together members of the music industry, musicians, lawyers and others to learn about and discuss the latest changes in the business of making, producing and selling music. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492300'); }); The conference comes as AI and streaming are causing upheavals in the industry. Meanwhile, we’ve seen at least a partial collapse of the global festival industrial complex which has long been a key financial lifeline for many artists.All of that can feel a bit removed from life in New Orleans. After all, we are a city filled with music. On any given day or night, there are dozens of shows across the city, ranging from jazz and blues to hip-hop, bounce and house. Whereas in other cities kids dream of being the star of their local sports team, in New Orleans more often than not they dream of leading their own band.And music is a huge part of our economy. Before New Orleans was known as a foodie destination, it was already drawing millions of visitors from around the globe to experience our jazz, soul and funk scenes firsthand.But the reality is, if you want to make it big, you’re probably going to end up leaving the city. We’ve seen major performers like Lil Wayne, Master P and Jon Batiste (though he’s back on the Northshore) decamp to Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Likewise, up-and-coming musicians like Greer Grimsely, $leazy EZ and Lucky Daye have also left town in search of more profitable pastures.Meanwhile, our local universities train some of the best producers and engineers in the business — only to see them head to one of the big music industry cities after graduation.It’s not a new phenomenon, though the reasons have changed over the years. Like a lot of early jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong famously left New Orleans, first for Chicago before ultimately settling in New York City. But while those early migrations had more to do with racism, in today’s day and age, musicians end up leaving because New Orleans doesn’t have the industry infrastructure necessary to sustain the kind of growth and, well, success, a lot of folks dream of.It’s a hard, but very real, truth. Artists have to go to Nashville for publishing, Los Angeles for production, Atlanta to join a label or New York for representation. That, in turn, is a drain not only on the city’s talent pool but on money that could be staying here at home.Not being an industry town inevitably makes it that much harder for musicians who don’t leave to get the recognition and success they deserve. It also undoubtedly plays a part in keeping the wages working musicians in New Orleans make at their gigs here lower than in places like Austin or Nashville.That’s not to say we don’t have any of the infrastructure needed to make New Orleans a music industry town. We’ve got live music venues, studios, record labels, management companies, copyright attorneys ... all the various building blocks are there. We just haven’t ever built upon that solid foundation. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1492297'); }); The question is how do we do that in a way that supports our existing industry and artists, respects our cultural traditions and ensures the wealth generated is equitably distributed so it isn’t just C-suite executives who end up reaping the benefits. And the time to start figuring out the answers is now: next year the legislature will focus on taxes and spending, making it vital that New Orleans leaders have a plan to try and secure funding to help grow our industry.So we asked a group of New Orleanians to give us their thoughts, ranging from industry attorneys and venue operators to working musicians and cultural advocates. Their answers point toward turning New Orleans into a music industry city without leaving musicians behind or abandoning what makes us the greatest music city on earth.If a dusty city like Austin can transform itself into a major hub not just for music but the industry behind it, surely the birthplace of jazz — and pretty much all modern music by extension — can figure it out as well. +3 Mailbox Money: The Recording Academy’s Reid Wick on supporting, and growing, New Orleans’ music industry Reid Wick has been a part of the New Orleans music landscape from virtually every angle. He'… California Dreaming: Pell discusses his time in L.A. and how New Orleans can help young musicians In 2015, New Orleans-born rapper Pell decided to make the move to Los Angeles. He was fresh … +2 Up from the street: To build a stronger music industry, support community first. At MaCCNO, most of our team aren’t just advocates, we’re also working musicians. 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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.

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What happened to the cast of ‘Dynasty’? See the stars 45 years after the premiere

Backstabbing, scheming, secret children, brainwashing, amnesia, and shoulder pads… so, so many shoulder pads. Yes, this is ‘Dynasty.’

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Full interview: Sen. Markey on primary, age in politics and more

Here’s the full @Issue interview with Sen. Ed Markey ahead of his primary election against challenger Rep. Seth Moulton. Markey and Matt Prichard discuss his priorities for another term in office, his response to criticism over aging members of Congress staying in power, Republicans’ criticisms of socialism going back to Social Security and Medicare.

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35 Expensive Purchases People Regretted The Second They Bought Them

Ouch. Right in the wallet.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Rochester to announce new autism initiative

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made autism a priority in his agency, but he consistently spreads false information about the condition, including claims that Tylenol causes it. He visited Rochester Friday to share his near autism initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Buttigieg returns to South Carolina to court the Black voters who stalled his first White House run

Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign.

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Encompass Health (EHC) Could Be 19% Undervalued On Its Growth Narrative

Encompass Health (EHC) has put a fresh financing framework in place, filing an omnibus shelf registration that covers potential future offerings of common and preferred stock, warrants and debt securities. See our latest analysis for Encompass Health. Encompass Health shares have eased in the past week following the shelf registration and recent $100 million senior notes issuance, although a 30 day share price return of 6.57% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 77.79% indicate momentum...

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Why is AI going on a hacking spree?

AI models are finding software flaws, carrying out cyberattacks during security tests and reaching systems they weren't supposed to access. But does that mean AI is "going rogue"?

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Pinnbrook Capital Management LP Takes $1.54 Million Position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Pinnbrook Capital Management LP bought a new position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 8,400 shares of the company's stock, valued at approxim

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Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. Purchases Shares of 184,305 Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. $PLAY

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 184,305 shares of th

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Is Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) A Bargain Following Mixed Q2 Earnings?

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) has just reported its second quarter and first half 2026 results, with lower revenue than a year ago but higher net income and earnings per share, drawing renewed attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Melco Resorts & Entertainment. At a share price of US$5.49, Melco Resorts & Entertainment has seen short term share price support, with a 1 day move of 2.62%. However, the year to date share price return is down 26.9% and the 1 year total...

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Findlay Park Partners LLP Takes $195.78 Million Position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

Findlay Park Partners LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 1,069,200 shares of the compa

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Callan Family Office LLC Takes Position in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV

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BlackRock Inc. Buys New Position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 27,501,706 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $830,001,000. Bl

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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations

Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life

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The San Diego Padres lost starting pitcher Casey Mize to injury. The right-hander left his start against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning.The Padres later provided an update on Mize’s status, who left the game with a right ankle sprain. He suffered the injury walking down the dugout steps after the second inning. Update […] The post Padres Announce Concerning Casey Mize Injury Update During Twins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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High school flag football: Friday and Saturday scores

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Instant analysis from Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to Bengals

The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-9, in their second preseason game. We're breaking it down.

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Edmond business celebrates end of 11-month road construction project by holding re-launch

Edmond's Danforth and Kelley intersection reopens, giving businesses a much-needed boost after months of construction.

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Roob's Instant Observations: McKee outplays Dalton in Eagles' preseason loss

The Eagles lost to the Patriots, 24-21, Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in their second of three preseason games.

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WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?

ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)

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Four down territory: Takeaways from Rams blowout win over Saints

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J.J. McCarthy Issues Strong Words After Vikings Lose to Ravens

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 in their second preseason game on Aug. 22 at U.S. Bank Stadium. J.J. McCarthy played the first quarter, and much of the focus from this game is on the third-year quarterback’s performance. During his time on the field, McCarthy went 5-for-10 on his pass attempts for […] The post J.J. McCarthy Issues Strong Words After Vikings Lose to Ravens appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 22 • 9:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Spy Science

Uncover the science behind popular secret agent tricks at Spy Science from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library, 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago. The event is for kids ages 6 to 13, who will [...]

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Aug 22 • 5:44 PM EDT • Science • mckinleypark.news
World Humanoid Robot Games: How to watch

China's second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off Saturday in Beijing. The spectacle comes as China pours money into its humanoid robot industry.

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Aug 22 • 3:30 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
This common mouth bacteria could be linked to Alzheimer’s—here’s what experts have found - Futura-Sciences

Physician Stephen Dominy and microbiologist Jan Potempa led the landmark effort, discovering Porphyromonas gingivalis in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients. Normally confined to the mouth, where it causes chronic gum disease, the pathogen’s presence in brain tissue proved it could breach the blood-brain barrier and take root in central...

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Aug 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Science • futura-sciences.com
Andrew Garfield admits he’s ‘addicted’ to his secret Instagram account: ‘My screen time notifications are horrific’

Andrew Garfield wishes he didn’t spend so much time on his secret Instagram account: ‘My screen time notifications are horrific to me.’

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Aug 22 • 2:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries

The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”

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Aug 22 • 12:50 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Column | Lewis: Science first, politics second

As you can probably tell from these columns, I love a good debate. More importantly, I think it is important to listen to other perspectives. Through those interactions, my views evolve. After writing about housing...

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Aug 22 • 12:44 PM EDT • Science • vaildaily.com
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Column | Lewis: Science first, politics second

As you can probably tell from these columns, I love a good debate. More importantly, I think it is important to listen to other perspectives. Through those interactions, my views evolve. After writing about housing...

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Aug 22 • 12:44 PM EDT • Politics • vaildaily.com
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