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Converse University Data Science and Cybersecurity Week Begins Sept. 25
Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights in Public Health. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and several...
Converse University Data Science and Cybersecurity Week Begins Sept. 25
Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights in Public Health. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and several...
Do Coventry City 'have enough to stay up' this season?
Coventry City fan Conna Chahal believed his club "might struggle in this league" after their 5-0 defeat by Brighton on 13 September, but Saturday's hard fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest has changed his thinking. It had been 9,287 days since the Sky Blues last tasted victory in the Premier League, so the result had been a long time coming for the club's loyal supporters. "Do not underestimate how big that three points is for Coventry City," said Chahal, who provides analysis and reaction videos as part of BBC Sport's Fan Collective.
Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in Europe
TORONTO (AP) — For nearly four decades, Canada built its economy around closer integration with the United States. President Donald Trump has turned that dependence into leverage, imposing tariffs, threatening Canada’s sovereignty and openly seeking to pull Canadian industrial production south. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved on. Rather than return to trade talks […]
Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms
As Kamala Harris mulls whether to run for president again, she’s throwing herself into the midterms by campaigning with fellow Democrats, starting with a Tuesday trip to Michigan on behalf of Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. It’s an especially notable destination for the former vice president. Michigan was one of seven battlegrounds she lost to Donald […]
Trump decries Democrats as ‘communists,’ even as he looks to impress China’s communist leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Communism, President Donald Trump says, is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. This summer, citing similarly grave concerns, he took the rare step of delivering a primetime address to the nation, accusing China of “sinister election meddling” in 2020 and reviving his yearslong push to dispute his loss in that […]
Jays/Orioles Series Preview
Tonight the Jays start their second-to-last series of the season. Six games remain, with a mathematical chance of making the playoffs, but math occasionally lies. But a series sweep would make things a little more interesting. Anyway, they have three games in Baltimore: Trey’s last rehab start wasn’t exactly something to build our confidence, but […]
Take part in Palmer Group’s 2027 salary survey
Palmer Group is seeking input from Iowa business leaders for its 2027 Annual Salary Guide, which will examine hiring plans, compensation trends and workforce priorities for the coming year. The four-question, multiple-choice survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and will be available to complete through Oct. 2. Responses will be kept confidential and…
Nets Could Land Domantas Sabonis in Proposed 3-Team Trade
The Nets could have an intriguing opportunity to turn Michael Porter Jr. into an established star and two first-round picks. A proposed three-team trade involving Brooklyn, Detroit, and Sacramento would give all three teams plenty to consider.
What States and Territories Have to Say About National Preparedness
Learn about the importance of maintaining public health preparedness at the national scale in this blog post.
CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing Trump over White House ban
Three news organizations are suing President Trump and three of his top advisers in federal court, demanding that access for their reporters be immediately restored.
As Global Pandemic Approach Flounders, Experts Offer Blueprint To Protect All Citizens
It’s been barely three years since the COVID-19 pandemic ended, yet many world leaders appear to have little appetite for pandemic-proofing. Ahead of the UN
Headley's 'Sweet Magnolias' canceled at Netflix
Northrop High School graduate Heather Headley’s Netflix series has "poured it out" for the last time.
Isaiah Marshall’s Development Through the First Part of the Season
Isaiah Marshall’s Development Through the First Part of the Season
Call For Entries! Business Facilities 2026 Deal Of The Year Awards
Business Facilities editors are accepting submissions for Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards through October 19.
This Week: Phone Bank for Transit, SF Politics, Transit Tales
Here is a list of events this week. Monday/today! Phone bank with SFBike to Save Transit. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is phone banking and connecting with voters, explaining how vital it is to pass the Regional Transit Measure this November. Join them to help make sure our regional transit survives and thrives. Monday/today, September 21, 5-7 p.m. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Office, 1720 Market Street, S.F. Tuesday Historic Photo Exhibit Tour. Moving San Francisco is a collaboration between the SFMTA and San Francisco Arts Commission and is on view at City Hall through November 25. During this informal tour, they will take an in-depth look at selected photos from San Francisco transit history and learn more about the stories and people behind them. Tuesday, September 22, 5-7:45 p.m. North Light Court inside City Hall, One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Tuesday San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. SF Bicycle Coalition members are invited to attend all board meetings. Tuesday, September 22, 6-8 p.m. Register for Zoom link. Tuesday SF Politics 101 with Joel Engardio. SF Politics 101 is a look at how local politics work and the history that shaped San Francisco—brought to life with visuals and narrative storytelling. Tuesday, September 22, 6-7:15 p.m. SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, S.F. Register to attend. Wednesday Transit Tales: A Storytelling Night. Join SPUR and Muni Diaries at Local Economy for an evening of true stories inspired by riding transit. From unexpected encounters and meet-cutes to funny mishaps and heartfelt moments, Transit Tales celebrates the experiences that make public transportation unforgettable. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Local Economy, 6028 College Ave, Oakland. Saturday Group Ride: Richmond BART to Point Pinole. Join Bike East Bay for a family-friendly, no-drop group ride to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Saturday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts at Richmond BART Plaza, 1600 Nevin Plaza, Richmond. Saturday Shipwreck Cove Opening. Come see Sunset Dunes’s newest playground. Saturday, September 26, 3 p.m., Sunset Dunes and Kirkham, S.F. Saturday 55 Wine Line Progressive. Ride between Horsies Market & Saloon, Bar Part Time and Ruby Wine on the 55 Dogpatch bus. Saturday, September 26. Three locations in Dogpatch. See SFMTA site for more details on locations and times. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.
Weaving data and computing into a nationwide fabric supporting science
Building on decades of experience advancing research computing, the FabAID project is bringing high-throughput, data-intensive computing — and as many scientists as possible — into the age of AI.
CHD launches primary care services at three western Massachusetts behavioral health clinics
The Center for Human Development (CHD) has launched a primary care service line at its outpatient behavioral health clinics in West Springfield, Easthampton, and Orange.
America’s politics of fear could finally be over
Following three decades of scaring each other to death, Americans are tired and longing for change.
Donna Deegan says political pressure led to JEA CEO Vickie Cavey's exit
'I know that she was very intent on not wanting to drag JEA through another bit of turmoil.'
Three Takeaways From Dodgers Sweep vs. Giants
The San Francisco Giants' late-season collapse deepened as the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the division rivalry.
Three City games switched for TV coverage in November
Three of our November matches have switched for TV coverage.The Premier League have confirmed their broadcast selections today, with our games against Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Arsenal seeing chan...
Women’s Brain Health Is Philanthropy’s Next Big Bet
Maria Shriver, founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, makes the case for treating women’s brain health as a philanthropic investment priority. Shriver argues that targeted investment in women…
Dodgers Sweep Giants, Magic Number Falls to Three
Emmet Sheehan’s dominant outing and late-inning power surged the Los Angeles Dodgers closer to a first-round bye.
Exercise snacks for better heart health
Exercise snacks are short bursts of activity throughout the day that can support heart health and make movement easier to fit in a busy day.
Three Weeks After Health Department Closure, UWS Sweetgreen Permanently Closes
The permanently closed Sweetgreen at 311 Amsterdam Avenue. Photo by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall Sweetgreen, the popular fast-casual salad
Friedrich Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
How will clubs train during three-week international break?
BBC Sport looks at how clubs are planning to deal with the extended three-week international break.
Washington Nationals Stay Hot with Series Win vs. Cardinals
The Washington Nationals handle business on the road, winning two-of-three against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Drake's 'FOMO' Has Arrived: Here's What It Actually Is
With just over three months left in the year, could Drake hit us with even more before 2027?
Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 21, 2026 – Traveling to Mars has been a major human aspiration for the last half century. In the last three decades, aerospace scientists and engineers have taken significant steps in exploring the fourth planet from the sun with several rover landings. So, why is it a must for humans to […]
Prescott throws 4 TD passes as Cowboys beat Commanders
Prescott threw four touchdown passes to break Romo's record of 248, and the Cowboys beat Washington 37-20 on Sunday after the Commanders' Jayden Daniels went down with another gruesome-looking dislocated left elbow.
Kaley Cuoco Just Revealed Her Next Acting Role—and Fans Are Fired Up
Kaley Cuoco will star in the new HBO Max drama 'How to Survive Without Me.' The actress shared the news on Instagram, and fans were thrilled for her.
NFC North standings update: Where do Detroit Lions stand?
How do things stand in the NFC North through Week 2?
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests
So much power, we’re gonna keep cooking on this one.
Column: Three ballot measures on housing, medical research but only one no-brainer
Analyzing three state bond measures that are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
Review: Olive Garden's never-ending pasta deal
I tried Olive Garden's endless pasta deal. I could only get through two bowls before I wanted to tap out.
Premier League Team of the Week
Brighton stunned champions Arsenal this weekend, while Aston Villa produced an impressive away win at Tottenham and Manchester City survived an eight-goal thriller against Sunderland.There were stando...
Angels Issue Injury Updates On Three Players
The Los Angeles Angels are shutting down two players, but one pitcher won't need surgery.
Glacial risk zones identified in Nepal after flood
A flood on the Nepal-Tibet border highlighted glacial disaster risks in the Himalayas, High Mountain Asia and Peru, where expanding glacial lakes threaten nearby communities.
Announcing our new STEP Grant winners: A Solar System shadow-tracker,…
Three groups of scientists will receive crowdfunded support to further the scientific exploration of space.
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
Three experts from Rice will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.
Scientists create a needle-thin brain implant that can do three jobs at once
A new needle-thin brain implant can record neural activity, deliver drugs, and stimulate multiple brain regions using a single flexible fiber. Successful tests in mice suggest it could give scientists a more precise, less invasive way to study the brain and may eventually help treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy.
Business Group on Health taps BioRadar to boost workforce readiness for emerging threats
Biological threat intelligence is increasingly becoming a workforce and business issue, not just a public health concern. | Biological threat intelligence is increasingly becoming a workforce and business issue, not just a public health concern. Emerging threats—infectious disease outbreaks, pandemics and potential bioterrorism events—can cause workforce and operational disruptions.
Business Group on Health taps BioRadar to boost workforce readiness for emerging threats
Biological threat intelligence is increasingly becoming a workforce and business issue, not just a public health concern. | Biological threat intelligence is increasingly becoming a workforce and business issue, not just a public health concern. Emerging threats—infectious disease outbreaks, pandemics and potential bioterrorism events—can cause workforce and operational disruptions.
Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham, once critical of Trump, now says he wants to seek common ground. Trump has called Burnham “a nice guy,” but has also concerned U.K. officials by expressing support for Irish unification and musing about the future of the Falkland Islands.
Trump and Mamdani to meet in New York
The president of the United States and the mayor have met three times so far.
Event supports Walhalla workers, businesses impacted by downtown fire
The City of Walhalla is rallying behind local workers and business owners who lost everything after a devastating fire swept through the downtown business district last week.
CNN, Politico and MS NOW plan to sue the Trump administration over ban on White House coverage
The news outlets said the ban “threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism.”
The Savant: Jessica Chastain’s Shelved Apple TV Thriller Finally Gets a Release Date Window
Jessica Chastain’s The Savant is finally moving again after Apple TV put the thriller on hold. The limited series, which had already reached critics before its planned debut, now has a new window for ...
CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they've notified Trump they're suing over denied White House access
The actions were a clear escalation of President Donald Trump’s long-running efforts — in the courts and through administrative action — to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable, and were the latest test of First Amendment protections in the United States.
Northern Light Health Walk for Hope honors loved ones impacted by cancer
Participants of the fundraiser paid tribute to their loved ones through holding signs and sharing stories.
Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Almost Reunited on Screen After 23 Years
Ben Affleck revealed why Jennifer Garner didn’t end up starring in his new Netflix thriller, Animals. The actor-director explained how a series of unexpected production changes led to Garner’s departu...
Nothing to report about contract
The 35-year-old's deal expires at the end of this season and it remains to be seen whether the centre-back, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018, will be offered an extension or he will choose to move on. Van Dijk has played every minute of Liverpool's Premier League campaign so farand said his side have "not had a bad start" under new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds are unbeaten in seven games this season and go into the international break sixth in the table after two wins and three draws in the league.
The Daily Mauling: 9/21/26
Kansas Jayhawks News Dillon Davis of SI writes about the disappointment in London this weekend The full basketball Big 12 conference schedule is out. What does KU’s slate look like? Through the Phog writes that Tate Nagy could be a bigger contributor to the team than we may have realized Links! A blind loggerhead sea […]
Fort Bliss celebrates Oktoberfest weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Fort Bliss brought a taste of Germany to the Borderland over the weekend with its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Biggs Park. Monica Thomas, marketing manager for Fort Bliss MWR, joined us on the Noon show ahead of the three-day celebration to discuss what visitors could expect. The event featured German
Federal change threatens Medicaid coverage for 25K legal immigrants in NJ
A Medicaid eligibility change could end healthcare coverage for 25K legal immigrants in NJ starting Oct. 1.
Crime writer Kellye Garrett brings latest book to Coe series
Explore “Missing White Woman,” the latest suspense thriller by crime fiction author and former “Cold Case” writer Kellye Garrett, ahead of her talk at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.
15 Movie Stars Shining Bright Before They Ever Made the Big Screen
It’s hard to imagine our favorite movie stars as anything other than, well, movie stars. Their path to the big screen, for many of them at least, ran straight through our living rooms. The small scree...
'A recipe for disaster' - but Tottenham 'will turn it around'
Former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison has backed Tottenham to "still have a good season", despite their poor start in Roberto de Zerbi's first full campaign in charge. Saturday's 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa has left Spurs rooted to the bottom of the Premier League going into the international break, but they did score league goals for the first time in 2026-27. "Spurs were the better team in that first half and [Zion] Suzuki made three or four outstanding saves," Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access
CNN By Katelyn Polantz, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The three national news outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — are filing a critical First Amendment lawsuit to restore their access. The emergency request is set to go before a federal judge in the DC District
Why K-Pop Took Off When C-Pop Didn’t
“For more than a decade, China has looked on with undisguised envy as its Korean neighbor has accumulated soft power through cultural exports,” writes Bobby Ghosh.
Jason Statham, The Making of Hollywood's Ultimate Bad Boy
Jason Statham rose from a sportsman and fashion model to become one of Hollywood's biggest action stars. His breakthrough came through Guy Ritchie's films, followed by iconic roles in The Transporter,...
Health insurance premiums to see 16% spike as PA insurance department release '27 rates
Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will see a noticeable spike in their premiums, according to PID.
15 People Share Which Beloved Celebrities Randomly Give Them the ‘Ick’
Celebrities can become so familiar that audiences develop surprisingly strong reactions to them, even without any obvious reason. A recent Reddit thread asked people which beloved stars give them an i...
KCC Entertainment Design | Mega City shortlisted for award
The large-format social entertainment venue, delivered for developer Wellstone, is one of three KCC-designed projects on the shortlist
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access
The three national news outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — are filing a critical First Amendment lawsuit to restore their access.
The Winners of the 2026 Gizmodo Science Fair
It's time for our annual science awards, honoring the year's biggest discoveries, breakthroughs, and stories.
How violent West Bank settlers are threatening Israel’s alliance with America
It’s so bad now even Mike Huckabee is recoiling.
Johnsonville Sausage Makes Its Case for Dinner Running in Political Parody Twist
Little Black Book, Campaign directed by Jordan Brady through True Gent puts a parody twist on the political ad blitz consuming Americans ahead of the midterms
Wars, AI and climate change top agenda as leaders gather for U.N.
The general debate begins Tuesday and runs through Sept. 26.
AP Top 25: How Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein voted in this week’s poll
The Southeastern Conference has 10 teams in this week’s poll, including three of the top five with No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Ole Miss.
Retiring Lee Health CEO Antonucci looks back on COVID, Ian, growth
Dr. Larry Antonucci retires as Lee Health CEO after leading the system through COVID-19 and Hurricane Ian.
Through the years: Dr. Larry Antonucci, CEO of Lee Health
CEO of Lee Health retires; dealt with COVID, Hurricane Ian, conversion to nonprofit system, AI and growthLiz
One Week Remaining: Where the Postseason Race Stands
We are almost there, 155-156 games in the history books, "six-seven" to go in the marathon that is the Major League Baseball Season. But plenty is still up for grabs in the MLB postseason race. All three National League divisions are officially clinched by the 98-58 Milwaukee Brewers, 96-60 Los Angeles Dodgers, and the 92-64 …
The Joy of Six: epic sporting grudge matches
From F1 feuds to tennis’s soap opera love triangle, we run through half a dozen rivalries that have defined (not so) sporting culture
This USDA lab has studied threats to food and farms for decades. Now its scientists must relocate
Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research will be left behind.
Cole Palmer expected to withdraw from England squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel is set to be without Cole Palmer for the international break.The Three Lions will be in UEFA Nations League action four times in this bumper break including the visit of ...
Scientists claim elastocaloric cooling breakthrough
HONG KONG: Scientists claim to have developed what is said to be the world’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device....Read More...
Iraola makes best league start since Fagan
With nine points from a possible 15 in the Premier League and wins at Anfield in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, Iraola has had a largely positive start to life at Liverpool. The 44-year-old is the first manager to remain unbeaten in his first five league games in charge of the Reds - winning two and drawing three - since Joe Fagan in September 1983.
Hoosiers need easy access to qualified health care providers
While physicians discuss the perceived threat of expanding professional roles, Hoosiers face a greater threat: inaccessible, unaffordable healthcare.
Bundesliga Team of the Week
With Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week.Goalkeeper:Finn Dahmen, AugsburgAugsburg conceded three goals ag...
'The mentality in the dressing room is really good'
Newcastle defender Lewis Hall has said the Magpies are "happy with the three points" from Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City but added that his side "got a bit sloppy". Hall put the hosts 2-0 ahead after just seven minutes but the Tigers came back into the match after that. "We let them get back into the game, which we need to look at," Hall told BBC Radio Newcastle.
UK's JD Sports expands into Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership
British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Monday announced its expansion into Mexico through a long-term franchise partnership with fashion retailer Grupo Axo, betting on strong demand from Mexico's growing young population.
Girona takes the three points from Cádiz
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Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
Michael Carrick must axe Manchester United star after Fulham display
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Today’s Papers – Milan and Juventus are back, shameful Bianconeri ultras
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Kelly McKenna: Managing My Health
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Newcastle United Women Mounting An Early Title Charge In WSL2
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Science Advances celebrates 100 years of electron spin from quantum sensors to dark matter
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Rashee Rice racked up 83 yards on four receptions during KC's Week 2 win over the Colts.
Dutch scientists discover tin-based solar breakthrough that keeps hot electrons 1,000 times longer than current panels, changing the future of solar power
Scientists at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have discovered how tin-based perovskite materials allow hot electrons to retain their excess energy for around 1,000 times longer than expected, a finding that could shape the future of solar power. The researchers found that two physical effects, the hot phonon bottleneck and the Burstein–Moss effect, work together to slow electron cooling from picoseconds to nanoseconds.
Patrick Mahomes displays MVP form on SNF
Coming off a shaky debut, Patrick Mahomes was locked in on Sunday night, passing for 382 yards and three scores.