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Iowa Clinic relocates plastic surgery departments in West Des Moines

The Iowa Clinic has relocated its Plastic Surgery and Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery departments to 1121 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 180, in West Des Moines. The move follows growth in both specialties, including the July launch of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the addition of Drs. Audrey Ko and Douglas Casady. The new…

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Sep 18 • 4:26 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
United Bank hires Phil Poliquin to lead government contracting business

Phil PoliquinUnited Bank, a subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), has announced that Phil Poliquin has joined the Bank as senior vice president and managing director of Government Contracting (GovCon), leading the next phase of growth for United’s GovCon business across the Bank’s footprint.United has a longstanding history of serving government contractors and meeting the dynamic banking needs of companies supporting federal, state and commercial markets. Building on that foundation, the Bank is establishing a dedicated GovCon team led by Poliquin. The new team will bring together bankers from across United's footprint under a focused strategy designed to deepen industry expertise, strengthen client relationships and expand the Bank's presence in this important market.“Government contractors operate in a complex and highly specialized environment, and Phil understands that environment from multiple perspectives,” said United Bank Chief Commercial Lending Officer Mike Proctor in a press release. “His extensive commercial banking experience, combined with more than two decades of military and government service, brings tremendous depth and expertise to our team. We’re excited to have his leadership and insight as we continue strengthening how United serves our GovCon clients across the nation’s capital and beyond.”In his new role, Poliquin will lead United’s GovCon lending strategy and a team of specialists, with a focus on deepening client relationships and expanding the Bank’s presence in the government contracting and defense sectors. He will also serve as a subject matter expert across the organization, partnering with bankers across United’s footprint to support GovCon clients and opportunities.“Government contracting has long been an important part of the economy across the Washington region, and we believe it remains an attractive sector for growth,” said United Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Adams, Jr. in a press release “As the needs of these companies continue to evolve, investing in specialized leadership strengthens our ability to build on our established presence, expand how we serve this market, and pursue new opportunities.”Poliquin has a decade of experience in commercial banking, most recently serving as executive director of Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADG) commercial banking at JPMorgan Chase. In this role, he led a team responsible for providing specialized financing and treasury advice to federal government contractor companies across the nation. Previously, he also held senior leadership positions at Bank of America.Prior to his banking career, Poliquin served 24 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Captain in 2013. A Naval aviator, he flew more than 100 combat missions in operations around the world and served in senior leadership positions, including as commanding officer of an F/A-18 Super Hornet squadron, leading more than 250 personnel during two combat deployments. He later joined the Intelligence Community as a program manager at the National Reconnaissance Office and contributed to the development of the Navy’s unmanned aircraft system strategy.“United has a strong foundation in government contracting, and I’m excited about the opportunity to build on that foundation by expanding our industry presence, deepening relationships, and developing a team with specialized expertise focused on serving government contractors,” said Poliquin in the release. “The goal is to be a trusted resource for growth-oriented companies that need a banking partner who understands what they do, where they’re headed and can help them navigate the opportunities and complexities of this market.”Poliquin holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree in national security strategy from the U.S. Naval War College, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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Sep 18 • 4:12 PM EDT • Business • bizfayetteville.com
Brock Bowers doubtful for Week 2

Michael Mayer could be the Raiders starter at tight end in Week 2.

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Sep 18 • 3:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Zay Flowers unlikely to play in Week 2

Ravens WR Zay Flowers was upgraded to limited but listed as doubtful for Week 2

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Sep 18 • 3:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
To read 2,000-year-old burned scrolls, scientists burn their own

Douglas Seiler painstakingly sourced papyrus and reed pens from Egypt and traditional lampblack ink from Japan, then paid some high school students to inscribe the papyrus with lines from Star Wars and ...

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Sep 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • phys.org
Raiders call Brock Bowers doubtful to play in Week 2
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Sep 18 • 2:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Barcelona star confirms plans to retire at the club

All of a Barcelona persuasion will no doubt be delighted to learn of the latest comments laid out by Raphinha regarding his future with the club.This comes after the Brazilian revealed his intention t...

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Sep 18 • 2:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Novant Health drives $4.33B in regional economic impact, study says

Novant Health Coastal Region generates an annual overall economic impact of $4.33 billion in the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), according to a new report. Commissioned by Novant Health and conducted by Mouhcine Guettabi, associate professor of economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the area’s regional economist, the report evaluates population growth in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties and whether the area’s healthcare infrastructure is positioned to meet the region’s demand. According to the study, while healthcare employment has kept pace with population growth in New Hanover and Pender counties, it has not kept up with the rapid population growth in Brunswick County, which is skewed toward an older population. “It points very clearly to Brunswick County being the bottleneck, or being the place where investment is most needed,” Guettabi said to the Business Journal Friday, “because the growth is the fastest, the composition of the growth is older (adults) and demand for healthcare is much higher for the subpopulation.” The Novant Health Coastal Region employs 8,295 full-time equivalent workers, according to the report, and is the region’s largest employer. Overall, through direct, indirect and induced impacts, the Novant Health Coastal Region supports 19,573 jobs, the report said. Using data collected from internal payroll, financial and capital reports, the report estimates that Novant Health Coastal Region pays approximately $1.15 billion in total compensation to its employees. According to the study, the provider’s annual operating expenditures, or direct economic impact, total $2.36 billion. That direct impact ripples through the regional economy through spending at its suppliers, or indirect impact, and household spending by staff and its suppliers’ workers, or induced impact. The report estimates the Novant Health Coastal Region’s indirect economic impact is $786 million, reflecting the multiplying effect of the provider’s operating expenses on expenditures like medical supplies, facilities, food, IT and professional services. Because 86.9% of Novant Health Coastal Region employees live within the tri-county region, the report estimates that wages paid by Novant circulate into the regional economy, creating an induced economic impact of $1.17 billion. “That money just doesn’t go into thin air,” Guettabi said of the wages paid to Novant Health Coastal Region employees. “Some of that money is being re-spent, and therefore it’s supporting grocery stores, hiring, restaurants and bars, and there are a lot of other companies or organizations whose employment, whose activity partially depends on that.” The combination of direct ($2.36 billion), indirect ($786 million), and induced ($1.17 billion) impacts totals an estimated $4.33 billion, according to the report. A study commissioned by Novant Health in 2024 and conducted by FTI Consulting’s Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy found that Novant Health generated nearly $2 billion of direct impact, with $628 million in indirect impact and $857 million in induced impact. Healthcare investments in the pipeline for Brunswick County Additionally, the study found that while healthcare employment has kept pace with population growth in New Hanover and Pender counties, it lags in Brunswick County. “Once you go below the metro level and you decompose the three counties that make up the Wilmington Metro,” Guettabi said, “it becomes fairly clear that Brunswick is the standout. And not only that, but clearly the growth there is fully domestic migration and largely retiree-driven migrants.” Using data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on per-capita healthcare spending among age groups, Guettabi estimates that adults aged 65 and older demand 2.44 times the healthcare of working-age adults. “The share of the population in Brunswick County that’s over the age of 65 is 33%,” Guettabi said, “which is so much higher than the average share of people over the age of 65 within the state or within the country.” The report emphasizes that Brunswick County is the “strongest candidate” for new healthcare investment, adding that patient discharge records show Brunswick residents rely heavily on facilities in New Hanover County for inpatient care. “Investments in Brunswick County would not only meet the demand for those residents, but it would also relieve pressure for New Hanover County residents,” Guettabi said. Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, told the Business Journal Friday that the provider plans to expand services at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, in addition to other investments in the area. In April, the state granted conditional approval to both Novant Health and Columbus Regional Healthcare System to build new hospitals, just miles apart, on either side of the Columbus County and Brunswick County borders. Columbus Regional’s $214 million 30-bed hospital would be located at the former Acme-Delco Middle School in Delco, according to the application. The project’s approved timetable has construction slated to finish in May 2029, with the hospital open for service by October 2029. The Whiteville-based provider, which Atrium Health manages, broke ground on an Advanced Care facility in December 2025 and operates four specialty clinics in Leland. Meanwhile, Novant Health’s proposed $251 million 20-bed hospital would be built just miles from Columbus Regional’s proposed hospital, near the Compass Pointe community in Leland. The provider estimates the hospital will open by 2030. State officials also approved Novant Health in March to build a freestanding emergency department in Carolina Shores, near U.S. 17. The project is estimated to cost $24 million, according to the application, and will operate under the Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center license. Additionally, Novant Health’s 16,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center is slated to open in Leland by year’s end, officials said.

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Sep 18 • 2:16 PM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
Tua Tagovailoa listed as doubtful for Week 2

Tua Tagovailoa is not likely to play in Week 2 for the Falcons.

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Sep 18 • 1:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCF Basketball Hosting 4-Star F K’Nard Callendar

Johnny Dawkins targets a versatile Overtime Elite standout to anchor the Knights' future, eyeing the high-scoring hybrid forward as a potential cornerstone for the 2027 recruiting class.

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Sep 18 • 1:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much

President Donald Trump came to battleground North Carolina doubling down on a tantalizing and implausible midterm promise. “If we win,” he said, “we’re going to get you $5,000. So that’s it. Very simple.” The Republican candidates who spoke at the rally had nothing to say about it. Their silence reflects a broader pattern. About a […]

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Sep 18 • 12:59 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Dolphins coordinator has no excuses for poor special teams play

The Miami Dolphins were horrendous on special teams last week, and coordinator Chris Tabor knows there's a lot of work to be done.

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Sep 18 • 12:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Clancy Holdout Juror: Politics Fuel Backlash

Clancy Holdout Juror: Politics Fuel Backlash

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Sep 18 • 12:54 PM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
'DWTS' Season 35 Viral Hits Songs and Dances Revealed Before Week 2

Dancing With the Stars is gearing up for Viral Hits Night following the season 35 premiere's double elimination.

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Sep 18 • 12:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • kansas.com
Gleyber Torres’ Tigers Future Just Got Complicated

Gleyber Torres grounded into a game-ending double play, and Detroit already has a cheaper option waiting. #Tigers

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Sep 18 • 12:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why the Miami Heat Should Retire Jimmy Butler's Jersey

From dragging an eighth seed to the Finals to legendary triple-doubles, Jimmy Butler revitalized a directionless franchise and cemented a remarkable legacy among the Miami Heat's all-time greats.

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Sep 18 • 12:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Angels Top Prospect Powers Double-A Club into Championship Series

Top Angels prospect Arjun Nimmala homered for the third straight game as Double-A Rocket City clinched its first trip to the Southern League Championship Series.

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Sep 18 • 10:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Emery on team news, performances and facing Spurs

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 12:30 BST). Marco Asensio, Amadou Onana, Modou Cisse, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo are all out through injury and will not feature against Tottenham.

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Sep 18 • 10:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage on latest models

iOS 27 launched this week with a major overhaul to Apple Intelligence, here are the iPhone storage requirements for the latest features.

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Sep 18 • 10:52 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Melinda French Gates Shares the State of Women’s Health

Melinda French Gates joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about new surveys from her organization, Pivotal, which found that one in four women are living in fair or poor health. “Women have been telling us this for years, and yet we’re not making changes to really support them in their health,” she says, adding, "I want to make sure that women can get the care they deserve at the right time in life." Melinda also talks about doubling donations at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival and opens up about being a grandmother. "They are just the light of my life," she says of her two grandchildren.

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Sep 18 • 9:36 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Brad Rateike: The rising anxiety from an annual physical exam

Many of us have those moments regretting the blueberry cake doughnut at the office.

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Sep 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • ibj.com
Asbestos health effects: Future research and education needs

Asbestos contamination across public spaces in Austria and Hungary has raised concerns about how hazardous materials can spread undetected

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Sep 18 • 7:48 AM EDT • Health • openaccessgovernment.org
Happonen and Orsolini back with the group

With two days to go until the match against Torino, Raffaele Palladino’s Rossoblù went through a double training session. The morning was dedicated to activation work and small-sided technical dril...

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Sep 18 • 7:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Désiré Doué handed PSG contract extension offer

Paris Saint-Germain are in the process of tying down their key players to new contracts, and Désiré Doué is the latest to receive an extension proposal from the European champions, as per a report ...

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Sep 18 • 5:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Standout Stats

The Men's First Team beat NEC Nijmegen 5-0 to begin their UEFA Europa League campaign.Let’s reflect on the standout stats from the game.JUVENTUS-NEC STANDOUT STATSJuventus have won their opening mat...

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Sep 18 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
The Erie SeaWolves Have Built a Double-A Winning Tradition

While Detroit stumbles, their Double-A affiliate secures a fifth straight championship berth. A dramatic three-run blast fueled the comeback, proving the Tigers’ winning culture thrives in Erie.

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Sep 17 • 11:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Drew Doughty fulfilling longtime desire as new Kings captain

One day after being announced as Kings captain, Drew Doughty got to reflect on his new role at an introductory press conference.

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Sep 17 • 9:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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‘It was shocking’: NOTO business owner sees financial impact after double fatal shooting

Tina Meier, who is the owner of Wheat Pennies, never imagined an act violence happening in a place many go for entertainment.

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Sep 17 • 7:41 PM EDT • Business • wibw.com
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Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.

A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is doubling down on a different approach: offering enticements to Russia.

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Sep 17 • 6:45 PM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Continental Resources to develop massive oil region in Venezuela
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Sep 17 • 6:38 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
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Democrats warn OPM’s health data collection plan goes too far

Democrats doubled down on concerns that the administration’s plan to collect detailed federal employee health data poses security risks and legal questions.

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Sep 17 • 6:28 PM EDT • Health • federalnewsnetwork.com
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LSU Gets New Sam Leavitt Practice Update Before Ole Miss

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt took an encouraging step toward potentially playing against Ole Miss after being listed as doubtful. The post LSU Gets New Sam Leavitt Practice Update Before Ole Miss appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 17 • 6:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Romeo Doubs ready to move past rough Patriots debut

The offseason signing finished Week 1 without any catches.

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Sep 17 • 5:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Disney doubles down on tech, naming former YouTube executive as head of entertainment streaming

Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named the head of Disney's entertainment streaming business, highlighting the company's focus on tech under Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro.

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Sep 17 • 5:13 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Disney doubles down on tech, naming former YouTube executive as head of entertainment streaming

Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named the head of Disney's entertainment streaming business, highlighting the company's focus on tech under Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro.

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Sep 17 • 5:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Faculty Considering Revisions to Bachelor of Science Requirements and Engineering Double Majors

Faculty gathered for their first monthly meeting of the year on Sept. 9. Discussion primarily featured proposed changes to the Bachelor of Science Requirements and Engineering Double Majors. The Academic Affairs Council proposed changes to the requirements to complete the Bachelor of Science (BS). Currently, any student at Bates can elect to get a BS ...

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Sep 17 • 5:12 PM EDT • Science • thebatesstudent.com
Brighton's Unbelievable Cup Draws Keep Getting Worse

Fabian Hürzeler’s side faces a grueling ten-day road trip, culminating in a daunting double-header against the Premier League champions amid a relentless run of difficult cup draws.

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Sep 17 • 5:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Monroe County Public Health reports potential measles exposure at Rochester Airport

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Monroe County Department of Public Health says two people who traveled through the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport have tested positive for measles. The county says the two traveled through the airport on Sept. 8 and Sept. 13, and may have exposed others to the disease. The two don’t live […]

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Sep 17 • 4:48 PM EDT • Health • whec.com
Ratepayer bill aimed at data center buildout blocked in Senate

WASHINGTON — High-profile legislation amounting to lawmakers’ first real stab at addressing voter anger over data centers stalled in the Senate on Thursday after securing overwhelming support in the House

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Sep 17 • 4:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Health: State Abortion Bans And Ectopic Pregnancies

Between 2020 and 2025, nearly 200 women have died from ectopic pregnancies. That’s almost double the number of deaths in the previous six years.Ectopic pregnancies happen when an embryo implants outside the uterus and can’t develop properly. If left untreated, the embryo can rupture, causing deadly bleeding. The treatment for ectopic pregnancies – which are almost never viable – is termination. But since the reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022, terminating a pregnancy has become more complicated in states with abortion restrictions.We sit down to talk about a new investigation from ProPublica that explores the role these state abortion bans could be playing in the rise in deaths related to ectopic pregnancies.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Sep 17 • 2:44 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Netflix exec Bela Bajaria punts on streamer’s future NFL ambitions

Netflix more than doubled its NFL footprint this season compared to last. The streamer is scheduled to exclusively broadcast five games as opposed to just two last year. It’s all part of the company’s broader live events strategy. Week 1 from Melbourne, Thanksgiving Eve, a Christmas doubleheader, and a Week 18 matchup with playoff implications…

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Sep 17 • 2:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Carly Rae Jepsen's dreamy double album, 'Day and Night,' out tomorrow, proves she's right where she wants to be

Jepsen was catapulted to fame with "Call Me Maybe." Nearly 15 years later, she's taking things at her own pace.

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Sep 17 • 2:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Bucs HC Bowles Assesses Week 1 Defensive Line Play

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to pressure Joe Burrow at a high rate, but the defensive line still had some standouts. Which players did head coach Todd Bowles praise following Week 1?

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Sep 17 • 2:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar

Drew Doughty is the 15th captain in team history. He served as an alternate captain since 2016-17, when Anze Kopitar replaced Dustin Brown as captain.

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Sep 17 • 12:24 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rangers reach .500 again and tie for AL West lead with 7-3 victory over Red Sox

Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning before Ezequiel Duran added a two-run single, and the surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.

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Sep 17 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Jakirovic on team news, expectations and international break

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Nobel Mendy will not feature because of concussion protocols, but "everything is fine" and he is "good". Matt Targett is a doubt after twisting his ankle.

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Sep 17 • 9:19 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Open AI and the million dollar maths problem

In early September, OpenAI announced it had solved a major mathematics problem that has stumped humans for nearly a century. The news left mathematicians reeling, and many expressed concern over what will be left for humans as AI becomes ever more adept at unravelling complex problems. Now 25 recipients of the Fields medal – often called the Nobel prize for maths – have signed an open letter expressing their fears of a ‘severe misalignment’ between AI companies and their field. To find out how AI is likely to upend maths – and how mathematicians might respond – Ian Sample speaks to Colva Roney-Dougal, professor of pure mathematics at the University of St Andrews

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Sep 17 • 9:01 AM EDT • Science • theguardian.com
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business boosts The Edit credits

Chase is doubling the Sapphire Reserve for Business's annual The Edit credits to $1,000 in 2027, while adding a $1 million cap on some bonus categories.

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Sep 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • thepointsguy.com
Nexus Engineering set to double its footprint and increase local hiring

Nexus is the latest firm to say it needs more space and people to keep up with strong demand.

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Sep 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com
A (brief) history of American Public Health

Life expectancy in the United States has doubled since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Surprising, right? It shouldn’t be, because the America we have today would not be the sam…

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Sep 17 • 8:39 AM EDT • Health • easttennessean.com
Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt

NC certificate-of-need law governs building healthcare facilities. Research and recent outcomes suggest it may do more harm than good.

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Sep 17 • 8:24 AM EDT • Health • wunc.org
This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body

A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice, the probiotic more than doubled the amount of nanoplastics detected in feces, pointing to a surprising potential use for microbes from fermented foods.

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Sep 17 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
What eyewitness accounts tell us about the science of memory

The malleability of memory once cast doubt on eyewitness identification in criminal cases, but new research reveals how eyewitness memory can be used accurately

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Sep 17 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

Ukrainian and Western defense officials told Reuters that developments on ‌the battlefield are moving so quickly that some NATO weapons and tactics risk becoming outdated.

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Sep 17 • 6:07 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
The Strange New Politics of AI. Plus. . .

It’s Thursday, September 17. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Douglas Murray asks, why do we allow terrorists to die of old age? The American nonprofits backing Hamas. A conversation with Dara Horn and Coleman Hughes. And much more. But first: inside the unlikely coalition warning that AI may kill us all. Last week, an AI researcher named Jacob Coxon made headlines around the world after saying that he had resigned from Anthropic because he believes AI might cause human extinction—and his co-workers do, too. Unlike the rest of us, potentially, the story just won’t die. The Pro-Human Assembly, a conference held Tuesday in Washington, D.C., about the existential dangers of artificial intelligence, couldn’t have come at a better time—or with a more eclectic coalition. The Archbishop of San Francisco was there. So was Steve Bannon, screaming about the Chinese. Bernie Sanders did a quasi-dramatic reading of messages posted to an online forum by rogue AI agents. Ashley Judd paraphrased a graphic Andrea Dworkin quote for reasons that remain a mystery to me still. It was odd. People in the AI industry have talked openly about the possibility of this technology causing human extinction for years, but it hits differently in the wake of the Hugging Face incident. If you don’t know what that is, all the more reason to read my dispatch today. As the doomers see it, the best-case scenario is a future in which humans are basically kept as pets: well cared for, but with zero autonomy. The worst-case scenario, obviously, is the everyone dies thing. What should be done? I heard lots of ideas but no easy answers. There are currently zero federal regulations on AI, which is sort of strange even to think about. After all, we regulate microwaves, and the people running the microwave industry have never once refused to rule out the possibility that their products will end all human life on Earth. What I saw in D.C. left me even more convinced that you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who believes nothing should be done. You know, except for President Trump. — River Page River Page • Tech and Business [ The AI Doomers Have a Plan to Save Us. I Went to Find Out What It Is. ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-ai-doomers-have-plan-save-bernie-sanders-bannon) Read story How Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr—and How to Better Fight Antisemitism On Monday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and a group of other NFL owners banned Macklemore from performing at their stadiums after the rapper delivered a “Free Palestine” speech while opening for Ed Sheeran. Kraft cited the rapper’s “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.” Once multiple venues refused to host shows with Macklemore on the lineup, the tour’s promoter officially dropped him. Today, Josh Kaplan says that the move was counterproductive, arguing that though well-intentioned, Kraft’s decision turned an irrelevant footnote into a martyr. “You cannot cancel people into liking you,” Josh writes. Read his column on what a better response to Macklemore would have looked like. Read [ Robert Kraft Made Macklemore a Martyr ](https://www.thefp.com/p/robert-kraft-made-macklemore-martyr-antisemitism-palestine) This raises the question: What actually works against antisemitism? On the latest episode of Conversations with Coleman, recorded in front of a live audience in New York, Dara Horn joins Coleman Hughes to talk about her new book The Final Solution to the Jewish Question. She argues that antisemitism is a script that has repeated itself across countries and ideologies, and that most people don’t understand that well enough to fight it. Don’t miss their conversation. Watch [ The Lie at the Center of Antisemitism, with Dara Horn ](https://www.thefp.com/p/the-lie-at-the-center-of-antisemitism-coleman-hughes-dana-horn) Listen now Douglas Murray • U.S. Politics [ Douglas Murray: The 9/11 Failure That Still Haunts America ](https://www.thefp.com/p/douglas-murray-911-failure-justice-terrorist-guantanamo-bay) Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the men who planned them have still not faced trial. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and most of the accused have been locked up in Guantanamo Bay since 2002. Judges have retired, and plea deals have collapsed. Today, Douglas Murray examines how this happened and argues that a justice system that allows terrorists to die of old age in an interminable pretrial process is one that has failed. Read his latest column on what that failure says about our unpreparedness for the era we are now living in. Read story The Editors • U.S. Politics [ When Nonprofits Support Terrorists ](https://www.thefp.com/p/when-nonprofits-support-terrorists) A newly declassified CIA brief from 1998 found that Osama bin Laden used nonprofit shell organizations—including U.S.-based Islamic groups—to fund his terror plots. Today, a similar story is unfolding as multiple organizations on American soil present themselves as nonprofits, taking advantage of tax-exempt status while seeking to advance the ideological mission of terrorist groups like Hamas. Read our editorial on the latest evidence of this dangerous trend—and why there’s no excuse for making the same mistake the CIA revealed 28 years ago. Read story Simon Sebag Montefiore and Bari Weiss Live in New York For decades, the Middle East has shaped American foreign policy and loomed large in the public consciousness. Few understand its influence on our politics better than Simon Sebag Montefiore, who argues that America’s quagmires in the Middle East stem from a deep misunderstanding of the region—on both the left and the right. Join him October 1 as he sits down with Bari Weiss live in New York City to kick off his U.S. book tour for The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. Get Tickets Now MORE FROM THE FREE PRESS [ Sydney Sweeney’s Naked Truth ](https://www.thefp.com/p/sydney-sweeneys-naked-truth-caitlin-flanagan) Caitlin Flanagan Read story [ I Thought Ukraine Was Losing. 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The Houthis fired drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, including a major oil port on the Red Sea, and Saudi jets struck back with air strikes across Yemen in an escalating front of the Middle East war. (For more on the Houthis, read Zineb Riboua’s column from earlier this week.) A sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions bill passed the House in a 262–159 vote and is now heading to Trump for his signature. Named after the late senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation would hit countries that purchase large volumes of Russian oil and gas with tariffs of up to 100 percent, and is aimed at cutting off revenue that funds Russia’s war in Ukraine. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first-ever “associate member,” drawing a standing ovation from European lawmakers. The proposal, framed as a response to a world grown more hostile, faces an uncertain path as EU member states would have to approve it, and one diplomat said that “nobody really ​knows what it means.” The House voted unanimously to send billionaire Leon Black a criminal contempt referral after he defied a congressional subpoena to testify and hand over documents related to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Black chose to fight the subpoena in court rather than comply. Charlie Kirk’s family filed a wrongful death notice Wednesday against Utah Valley University, alleging that a series of security failures left him exposed to a rooftop sniper. The notice is a required legal step before the family can sue. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, vibe coding, and cuffing season. The publisher said the new entries offer “a window into the world today.” The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article.

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FEATURE | Bundesliga Matchday 5: The Top 5 Standout Performers

2. Bundesliga’s Matchday 5 wasn’t about high-scoring chaos, but direct, punishment-heavy transition football. Clean sheets, lethal counter-attacks, and absolute tactical control from deep defined ...

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PSA: watchOS 27 Removes This Useful Feature From Your Apple Watch

Apple released watchOS 27 on September 14, bringing a new Audio Intelligence feature set to its latest Apple Watch models, but as a result, owners of previous models are set to lose out doubly in the process. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models later this year will get Live Rewind, a feature that provides a transcript of any spoken audio that was picked up by the device in the last 15 seconds. To activate the feature, users need to double-click the Digital Crown.

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Sep 17 • 4:34 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Phony online car dealership uses real Douglas County business address

When scammers steal an identity, it’s not always personal information. They often post a phony business online but use a real address.

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Minor League Recap: Ralphy Returns

Saints 3, Clippers 2 Guardians top prospect Ralphy Velazquez returned from injury today after dealing with lower body soreness since September 6th. Despite the loss he went 1-4 with an RBI ground rule double. Kody Huff went 1-2 with a double and two BBs. We also saw hits from Kyle Manzardo, Blake Perkins, Dayan Frias, […]

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Brian Dean appointed to Purcellville Town Council

After nearly two hours of questioning candidates for an open Purcellville Town Council seat on Sept. 16, the council voted to appoint Brian Dean as the new council member.

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Sep 16 • 9:45 PM EDT • Politics • loudountimes.com
Kings name Drew Doughty as next captain

The Los Angeles Kings announced on Wednesday that 18-year veteran defenseman Drew Doughty will be the next captain following the retirement of Anze Kopitar.

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Sep 16 • 9:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar

Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar's retirement. The 36-year-old Doughty is the franchise leader among defensemen in numerous categories, including goals, assists, points and games played and was a key piece in their Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014. “Being named captain of an NHL team is something I’m truly honored by, and it’s something I take great pride in,” Doughty said in a statement released by the team.

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Sep 16 • 9:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former UCF Standout F Keyshawn Hall Remains Ineligible

Legal setbacks stall the versatile "Big Guard" from joining Rick Pitino at St. John's, leaving the former Knights star’s professional aspirations and collegiate return in limbo.

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Sep 16 • 7:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Paramount's California future in doubt amid escalating legal fight

Paramount declined to comment on reports it may leave California, prompting responses from state officials as the company battles a lawsuit over its Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

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Sep 16 • 6:26 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: VFLs make impact in NFL debuts

A trio of former Tennessee standouts made notable contributions during the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, highlighted by Josh Palmer's game-winning touchdown catch for Buffalo, while several other Vols made their NFL debuts.

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Sep 16 • 6:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Google doubles down on today's preview builds with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5

Android 17 QPR1 just had its stable release earlier this week, but development continues on QPR2, with Beta 5 now landing.

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What Does the Science of Climate Change Really Look Like?

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series on how the Right should think about environmental and climate policy. Read Chris Barnard on Reclaiming Environmental Policy from the Left. More than a decade ago, the world’s governments negotiated and signed the Paris Climate Agreement, committing to hold global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius. In the following years, climate had immense cultural power. Greta Thunberg emerged. Fortune 500 companies established net-zero plans. The U.S. got the Inflation Reduction Act. Then the pendulum swung back. President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, speaking of green energy as a “scam” and carbon footprints as a “hoax” and on all matters of international policy emphasizing bilateral engagement and power over globalism and cooperation. The technology companies that had been at the forefront of net-zero pledges and green leadership discovered the importance of all-of-the-above power to their visions for artificial intelligence and began quietly postponing or removing their targets. On the left side of the political spectrum, rising concerns about inflation and cost pushed climate lower down in the stated priorities of voters and stump speeches of politicians. The moment is ripe for a reset on the politics of climate change and for conservatives especially to chart a course that acknowledges and addresses the real challenges in plausible ways. So what should we think about climate change as we enter a post-peak climate era? If it is neither an apocalypse nor a hoax, what will hold up as a durable view of climate change? And how does it project onto the concerns and priorities of the right-of-center’s emerging coalition? New to Commonplace_? Subscribe below to get the magazine in your inbox._ Subscribe A Solid Foundation As the politics and economics of climate careened over the past ten years, the physics carried on regardless. In 2015, the year the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted, the world emitted 41.2 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide. By 2025, emissions had risen only 2.4%, to 42.2 gigatonnes, because falling emissions from land use offset increasing emissions from fossil fuels. But slow growth in annual emissions is not rapid decline, let alone net-zero, so carbon dioxide kept accumulating in the atmosphere, going from 399 to 426 parts per million. Global temperature kept rising too, from about 1.1 degrees Celsius above the 1850–1900 average in 2015, to 1.4 degrees above it in 2025. None of this should surprise anyone. Even most prominent skeptics, like the authors of the 2025 report commissioned by the Trump administration’s Department of Energy, accept the basic physics. Carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere at industrial volumes accumulates and traps heat that would otherwise escape to space. That heat warms the upper ocean and increases temperatures at the surface. Increased ocean heat and melting of land ice cause sea levels to rise. Changes in the climate become noticeable to us as subtle shifts in temperature and precipitation, seasons arriving early or late, changes in the surrounding ecosystem, and weather extremes. The much more meaningful debate is not about whether these things are happening, but about what it all means for human societies. (While it is a proxy measure of overall risk, no one experiences global surface temperature.) This debate invokes at least three interesting questions: how much today’s warming is showing up in regional climate trends, how much more warming we should anticipate, and how extreme weather events can be understood in the context of climate change. Recent scientific advances give us new insights into each of these, but there is still much to learn. This is the context in which the next generation of conservative leaders will be the first to deal with significant climate change as a fact, not a forecast. It will be with them for their entire careers. Our evolving scientific picture of climate change will come from weather and climate records stretching further into the past, new kinds of observations in the present, better modeling tools for the future, and simply more time to observe the emergence of climate signals and their tangible effects on ecosystems and communities in the United States and around the world. The policy landscape will be shaped by not only the impacts of changes in the climate, but also by the ways in which societies respond and by the emergence of new technologies for both altering the trajectory of emissions and adapting to new climate realities. Global climate records now show the fingerprints of warming in different phenomena around much of the world. The IPCC, in its most recent assessment report, documents warming trends over all land regions, even as natural variability adds substantial variance to local trends. And the highest temperature extremes have become more intense and frequent, almost everywhere, since the 1950s. Scientists are highly confident that these changes are attributable to human influence. But confidence in detecting trends and attributing them to human influence degrades across heavy precipitation events; drought trends are heterogeneous and not attributable to human activity with great confidence. For hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe storms there is even less confidence in trends or their relationship to climate change. In general, a fair summary of the evidence is that for well-observed phenomena, like surface temperature or heavy rainfall, with a clear relationship to warming, our multidecadal observations are consistent with human influence overcoming natural variability over long time periods and extremes increasing. For regions that are sampled more sparsely, or phenomena with a higher noise-to-signal ratio, we will need to observe them longer to understand the magnitude of the climate signal or improve dynamical understanding using models and observations together. But for Climate For those who can’t wait, we also have new techniques that attempt to understand the role climate change has in influencing particular extreme events. When the climate is changing and disaster strikes, it is natural to ask whether that disaster was somehow “caused” by climate change. For scientists and policymakers acting in good faith, answering that question helps develop a more accurate picture of the problem, how it may be getting worse, and what preparations we should be making to respond to it. It may, at some point, give some weight to how liability is assigned by courts or adaptation funding is distributed by society. But how we ask this question is extremely important. It is easy to get the analysis wrong by discounting the role that meteorology plays. As meteorologist Theodore Shepherd explained in a clear 2016 review of climate attribution methods, “if a weather or climate event is truly extreme in the present climate, then perforce it requires unusual meteorological conditions, which means that climate change is at most a contributing factor.” Share Scientists have two ways to probe climate as a contributing factor, both of which have entered media coverage of extreme weather events. One asks a probabilistic question: How much more likely is a particular event (e.g., a temperature record over a particular area) amid global warming? The answer involves using historical records and computer simulations to estimate the likelihood of such an event in both a changed and a preindustrial climate. The findings are less about the specific event, and more about events of that nature. The other question is: How has the changed climate affected the specific event in question? Here, scientists try to understand what a similar event would have looked like in the preindustrial climate. This is sometimes called the storyline approach, where the story is the specific meteorological details of the event. These methods offer ways to test the intuition of scientists about real weather extremes. In late June and early July of 2021, a persistent high-pressure ridge, or heat dome, set up over the Pacific Northwest and an extraordinary heat wave affected the area from Oregon to British Columbia. For six days, it shattered temperature records across the region and hundreds died from heat-related causes, in an area where such high, and persistently high, temperatures were well outside of experience and many live without air conditioning. Scientists have studied its connection to climate change using multiple approaches. This specific event was created by a rare combination of meteorological factors, a strong high-pressure ridge created the conditions for extreme heat, which occurred on top of higher average temperatures in the region from global warming. Probabilistic analyses showed that climate change increased the likelihood of such an event by at least 8-fold to more than 100-fold. One standout example found that such an event had effectively zero probability of occurring in the preindustrial climate. The enormous range in these assessments reflects how hard it is to estimate probabilities of events at the tail of the historical record. Estimates of the effect on the temperature of the event are more clustered. A recent review paper documents how multiple methodologies have found a positive influence, roughly 1-2 degrees Celsius of an anomaly that exceeded 15 degrees, of climate change on the temperature magnitude of the event. Multiple studies have investigated and found some positive influence of climate change in other extreme events. Attribution studies found climate likely increased the heavy rainfall that accompanied Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and surrounding regions in 2024. The extensive fires that struck Los Angeles in 2025 illustrate how the causal chain can become messy, though. Studies do detect a positive influence of climate on the event’s likelihood, but while climate change likely contributed to underlying aridity, it would not have played a role in the heavy winds or land practices that preceded disaster. These event attribution studies will become more common for extreme, or damaging, weather events. They can be produced quickly, and often are reported before peer review. As the Pacific Northwest heatwave example shows, when multiple methods converge on a positive attribution, the finding should probably carry some weight even if you have to be careful about accepting the results from a single study. I expect that as climate change proceeds and the climate thus departs further from a preindustrial counterfactual, the influence will become more detectable across a variety of extreme events and more easily identified. This will be used to cast blame, but can also be used to inform how communities and society adapt to ongoing change. We May Still Be Surprised One positive development, insofar as less climate change is better, has been that our central estimates for future climate change should probably be revised downward. Mostly, that is because the high-end warmings that scientists regularly analyzed about ten to 20 years ago, driven by high emissions throughout the twenty-first century, now appear to be somewhere between unlikely and impossible. At one time, the upper end of mainstream climate projections extended well into 4 to 6 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of this century, which, models suggest, would have wrought enormous real-world damage. Current energy and policy trends now point toward 2.5 or 3 degrees. Damages and risks are commonly modeled as increasing steeply with more warming, so this is already a better-than-previously-expected outcome for the climate (which is independent of the physical response to emissions). But we should maintain a wide range for plausible outcomes and prepare for the possibility of being surprised. Emissions trajectories are subject to deep uncertainty, the physical climate response is still developing, and whatever change occurs in the climate will then be mediated through unpredictable economic, social, and political institutions. Over the past decade, the pace of warming surprised some keen observers and appeared to accelerate, though not yet outside the range of expectation provided by climate models. The reasons for that apparent acceleration are being actively studied (as was the apparent pause in warming from 1998 to 2012), but no single driver has emerged. Some blame it on the El Niño, variability which would have no bearing on climate. Some think it is a result of factories in East Asia and global shipping fleets cutting aerosol emissions, which in the strongest version of the argument would indicate higher climate sensitivity to carbon-dioxide emissions. Others are more measured, not yet ready to draw solid conclusions as to whether climate projections require revision. We will have to see. Long-Term Thinking Climate change asks us to think over long time scales. But the pace of human-driven warming is compressing a large global change into a century. Changing weather patterns and extreme events are already causing adjustment costs and damages and will do more. Adaptation will help, but it is not free. For some communities, these costs will erode livelihoods and well-being, and may force migration. Are we prepared for large-scale managed retreats in the United States? Thankfully, American wealth, geographical diversity, and moderate climates may leave us better prepared than many around the world. But wealthy countries can still suffer serious disruption from narrowly concentrated costs, even if they appear entirely manageable in aggregate. Readers of Commonplace are familiar with the challenges of rapidly adapting to economic forces. The displacement that came from the China Shock is barely perceptible in aggregate GDP and employment data, but it affected millions of people and those people were far less mobile than economic models tended to assume. Deindustrialization rippled through the nation with enormous effects for not only our economic vitality, but also our national security. The forces surrounding climate change may not be so different; the world gets richer and must accept some diffuse costs. Those may be modest overall, but cause all manner of unpredictable effects with which policymakers must cope. In the case of the China Shock, our faith in a growing pie served us poorly. We’ll need to do better on climate. Leave a comment

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Sep 16 • 4:30 PM EDT • Science • commonplace.org
Is Pfizer's New Business Big Enough To Carry The Old One?

Pfizer (PFE) trades at about 95% of its 52-week high. The business that has to justify that price, the medicines it has launched and acquired, is still only about a fifth of the company. The stock returned roughly 24% over the past year against about 17% for the S&P 500, so investors have so far given the handoff the benefit of the doubt. It is a large bet on a small slice.

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Sep 16 • 4:12 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Ladd McConkey’s concerning injury update could cost Chargers

Ladd McConkey’s rib injury puts his Week 2 status in doubt as the Chargers prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

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Sep 16 • 3:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Roma Business Named a Finalist in 13th Annual Quest for Texas Best Competition

H-E-B’s search for the next great Texas-made product has narrowed from hundreds of hopefuls to 10 standout small businesses.

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Sep 16 • 3:24 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com
Greenville rehab hospital doubles capacity after $40M expansion

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville has seen extreme demand since opening in 2021, leading to $40M expansion.

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Sep 16 • 2:41 PM EDT • Health • greenvilleonline.com
Healthcare affordability is shaping competitive races ahead of the midterm elections

Healthcare costs are rising at their fastest pace in decades, just as early voting begins in Virginia. KFF Health News' Julie Rovner says the moment echoes the run-up to the Affordable Care Act — and voters are taking notice.

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Sep 16 • 2:19 PM EDT • Health • wamu.org
Utah investor doubles down on Chicago apartments with $23.7M Streeterville deal

The deal comes about two months after Highland Real Estate Partners’ largest-ever acquisition in Chicago, when the firm paid $119 million for a River North high-rise in July.

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Sep 16 • 1:25 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
IMAGine That!: Celebrating National Play-Doh Day

IMAG History and Science Center is honoring National Play-Doh Day with a look at its origins and the science behind the iconic dough.

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Sep 16 • 1:21 PM EDT • Science • gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Metropolitan Museum of Art breaks ground on new wing to double contemporary art space

The Metropolitan Museum of Art officially launched construction of its latest wing, which will house its most modern—as well as contemporary—art pieces.

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Sep 16 • 1:15 PM EDT • Entertainment • amny.com
WHO sees ‘encouraging signs’ in Congo Ebola fight but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

The number of weekly cases has nearly doubled over the past two weeks in North Kivu.

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Sep 16 • 10:53 AM EDT • Health • bostonherald.com
3 Wide Receivers Poised to Bounce Back in Week 2

Three wide receivers are poised to bounce back in Week 2: DK Metcalf, Ja’Marr Chase, and Romeo Doubs, after disappointing season openers.

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Sep 16 • 10:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
MindsEye Developers Say They've Been Laid Off Amid Questions Over Build a Rocket Boy's Future

Multiple developers of the disastrous MindsEye have said they’ve been laid off, casting doubt over the future of its controversial developer, Build A Rocket Boy.

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Sep 16 • 10:20 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Like to drink outdoors? Where Sacramento will put new ‘entertainment zones’

Sacramento doubles entertainment zones, allowing public drinking at events in areas like K Street, Oak Park Triangle and the Arena to boost local business sales.

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Sep 16 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sacbee.com
Survey: 54% of Small- to Mid-Sized Businesses Report Double-Digit Health Plan Premium Increases for 2027

/PRNewswire/ -- eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today published new original research showing that over half of...

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Sep 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
New mental health center in Richmond will be first in county

While the Brookside Mental Health Rehabilitation Center will offer much-needed care for severely ill patients closer to home, some question whether an institution is the best solution.

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Sep 16 • 8:30 AM EDT • Health • richmondside.org
EU membership bid gives boost to Moldova’s fledgling R&D landscape

Moldova’s push to join the EU is having the spillover effect of helping to improve the country’s R&D landscape, which in recent years has suffered from fragmentation, decreasing personnel and a lack of research infrastructure.The country became an EU candidate country in 2022, alongside Ukraine, and officially began accession negotiations in 2024. With a pro-EU government, Moldova has been actively carrying out reforms to align with EU standards. This has helped accelerate the development of R&D, said Igor Chiosa, acting head of the Research and Innovation Policy Directorate at Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research. “Our R&D landscape is moving up, and we are more and more involved in the European Research Area,” he said. “The support we receive from the EU is very important, not only financially, but also because of incentives, consultation and capacity building.”The R&D landscape in the former Soviet republic is still relatively underdeveloped, despite attempts at improvement going back to a 2004 law on science and innovation and later reforms in 2017 and 2018. But the system remains in a “precarious situation” and “in the process of contraction,” according to an assessment carried out by the government for the current National Programme for Research and Innovation, which runs from 2024 to 2027. The analysis highlights in particular the declining number of researchers and PhDs, which has been continuously falling, as well as limited research funding. This is around 10 times lower than the EU average and “insufficient to maintain a level of research activity that supports higher education and meets the needs of the economy.” The mechanisms for allocating research funds are also described as inefficient, as well as the general fragmentation of the landscape, with research and innovation activities being carried out in 67 different places. The lack of strategic vision for research infrastructure is also noted. The strategy sets out to address these issues and is being fuelled by reforms linked to EU accession. Moldova now has a regulation on open science and gender equality. There is also a new support mechanism for technology transfer offices and a business-academia roadmap. In 2025, the country also became the first Eastern Partnership country to approve a Smart Specialisation strategy, which will coordinate its R&D efforts to focus on strengths, within a European context. “We’ve done a lot in terms of normative acts,” Chiosa said. Horizon Europe successMoldova is also seeing more success in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, Horizon Europe. The country has now won nearly €15 million in funding, already double the amount won under the previous programme, Horizon 2020, and more than the €10 million target set by the government. Chiosa said the priority has shifted now to winning more research-centred projects, rather than those related to support and capacity. Moldova is also targeting further involvement in large European projects. Last year, it joined the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking giving Moldovans access to Europe's supercomputing network. The country is also a member of Danubius-RI, a European research infrastructure focused on river and sea research. Despite these efforts, Moldova’s research capacity is still shackled by its limited R&D budget, which equates to 0.23% of its GDP. This is around half of what its neighbour Romania spends, which is the lowest in the EU. According to Chiosa, the research budget is increasing year-on-year, jumping by €6.34 million between 2024 and 2025. But this doesn’t show up when looking at it as a proportion of GDP. “Of course, it’s difficult,” he said. “That is why we are putting more emphasis on collaboration between business and academia, as well as participation in Horizon Europe, to try to diversify our sources of funding.”A World Bank loan of €30 million, plus a grant of €7.8 million, was agreed in 2025 to support the modernisation of Moldova’s universities. As part of this, a call was launched this year to provide universities grants of up to €900,000 to develop their research infrastructure. Moldova is also collaborating closely with Romania, with which it shares a common language, funding 100 joint projects in 2023 and 2024. This support has been instrumental. “They are helping with sharing their expertise, inviting us into consortia, and lots more,” Chiosa said. Looking forward, Moldova is eagerly anticipating joining the EU. “We are looking closely at what the EU is doing and will shape our future national programme in research innovation accordingly.”EU accession “blocked at a technical level”Moldova is aiming to join the EU by 2028, but despite its swift and eager efforts to meet the accession criteria, there remain obstacles outside of the country’s control. For a country to join the EU, it must have certain legislation in place and meet specific standards in various areas. This is categorised into six thematic clusters containing 33 chapters. Moldova and the EU have so far opened two of the clusters, numbers one and six. The first covers fundamental laws, such as the judiciary, security and financial legislation. The sixth covers external relations. The remaining four clusters are still unopened. This includes the third cluster, on competitiveness and growth, which contains the chapter on science and research.Related articlesQ&A: Albania’s ambition to become a ‘moderate innovator’Data corner: Horizon success rates are droppingThe European Commission has confirmed that these clusters are ready to be opened, with an official saying that the Commission is encouraging EU governments, who have the final say, to move forward on the matter. However, both clusters two and three remain blocked by the EU Council’s working party on enlargement and countries negotiating accession to the EU, a different official, representing the Council, confirmed.This working party is set to meet several times in the coming weeks, with a Council meeting scheduled for mid-October in which enlargement, and Moldova’s bid, will be discussed. But there is no certainty that these talks will lead to progress. According to the Council source, it is “completely impossible to foresee if and when the file will be unblocked,” citing the sensitivity of the matter. Moldova’s situation is particularly complicated. One factor is that it borders Ukraine and is increasingly embroiled in Russia’s war, with drone incursions occurring more often on its territory. Another is Transnistria, a Russian-backed breakaway state that lies within the territory of Moldova. It is unclear how the EU would be able to accept Moldova into the bloc while this situation remains unchanged. While there is no direct reason to delay opening cluster three with Moldova, as it covers matters unrelated to security, it could be that the EU is reluctant to speed through accession negotiations without first resolving broader, geopolitical issues.Chiosa is confident that, if and when the chapter on science and research is opened, Moldova will be able to finalise it quickly. It doesn’t require any legislative changes and is only a matter of proving certain standards, which Chiosa believes Moldova is well prepared to do. “We hope that chapter 25 on science and research will be one of the first chapters opened and closed,” he said.

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Sep 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Reading 1-2 Brentord

Ian: The Bees seem to be scraping results at the moment (three Premier League leads ending in draws and a 2-1 win over Reading), however, it is easy to be critical. Douglas: Every Brentford supporter expects them to win by a hatful of goals, but that can't always happen. A professional performance which shows their class.

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UM’s Bryce Fitzgerald: ‘I’m an Unfinished Product’

Versatile standout Bryce Fitzgerald embraces a new role at cornerback, leveraging his ball-hawking instincts and physical growth to anchor a depleted Miami Hurricanes secondary against Wake Forest.

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Sep 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Dowman double sees Arsenal teenager match Wayne Rooney record

Max Dowman starred as Arsenal booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-2 win at Ipswich Town.The teenager scored twice on his first start of the season as the Gunners eased t...

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Sep 16 • 6:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Germany: Chancellor Merz tries to rally his troops

Following the CDU's crushing defeat in the Saxony-Anhalt election, many are expressing doubts about Chancellor and party leader Friedrich Merz. But they don't appear to have any viable alternative.

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Sep 16 • 6:49 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Schmear We Go Again, as New York BagelFest Rolls Out Its 2026 Judges, Industry Talks and Entertainment

/PRNewswire/ -- The dough is rising, and so is demand for New York BagelFest, Presented by King Arthur Baking Company. The ultimate celebration of bagel...

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Sep 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Ruiz Comes Through For Marlins in Extra-Inning Win

Esteury Ruiz’s clutch three-run double fuels a dramatic extra-inning surge in Phoenix, lifting Miami over the Diamondbacks as the Marlins embrace their role as late-season playoff spoilers.

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Sep 16 • 1:56 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
ROUNDUP: Science Hill, D-B volleyball remain 1-2 in district after wins

BRISTOL, Tenn. — No individual standouts when it comes to statistics, just another straight-set win for the District 1-AAA leading Science Hill volleyball team.

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Sep 15 • 10:46 PM EDT • Science • timesnews.net
Pena, Yordan Power Astros Past Royals 4-2

It was a Pena-Palooza. Astros 4 Royals 2. Fans were barely in their seats when Jeremy Pena started the night with a lead off smash, clearing the train tracks and putting the Astros on the board 1-0. For Pena, it was his 5th leadoff home run of the season. Pena would double down and […]

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Sep 15 • 10:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Air Force hockey doubles down on traditional business model as new season approaches

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Heading into his 30th season at the helm of the Air Force hockey program, Frank Serratore may be looking at the best incoming class of his lengthy tenure. “We’ve got more good players, more guys that we are reasonably sure are going to be at […]

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Sep 15 • 6:50 PM EDT • Business • gazette.com
Air Force hockey doubles down on traditional business model as new season approaches

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Heading into his 30th season at the helm of the Air Force hockey program, Frank Serratore may be looking at the best incoming class of his lengthy tenure. “We’ve got more good players, more guys that we are reasonably sure are going to be at […]

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Sep 15 • 6:50 PM EDT • Business • denvergazette.com
Chatagnier Market, Wild Rise scale up together

Chatagnier Community Market is already preparing to more than double its retail space less than three months after opening, while partnering with Wild Rise Sourdough Co. to add a commercial kitchen that could help other local food vendors bring their products to market. Lexus Chatagnier, one of the owners of Chatagnier Community Market, says the […]

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Sep 15 • 5:35 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
22 years of science! NASA's Roman Space Telescope doubles its lifetime with super-precise engine burn

Originally planned to have a primary five-year mission followed by a five-year extended mission, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will now operate for over two decades.

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Sep 15 • 5:24 PM EDT • Science • space.com
Downtown’s Project Scarlet taps chef Doug Katz for new Italian restaurant

The famous local chef will develop a Northern-Italian-themed restaurant and menu for the large project.

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Sep 15 • 2:12 PM EDT • Business • crainscleveland.com
Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for renovations

The board made the move after finding the center is “unsafe” and “hazardous”

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Sep 15 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Zyhir Hope Is Now the Tigers’ No. 1 Prospect

Zyhir Hope's Double-A numbers explain why he just became the Tigers' No. 1 prospect. #Tigers

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Sep 15 • 11:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
“No demotion” – Luis Enrique’s changing preferences in attack

Desire Doue has been benched for two games in a row as the competition in PSG’s attack hots up – but nobody is worried.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a prefer...

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Sep 15 • 10:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ask Pete Dougherty your questions about the Green Bay Packers

Pete Dougherty is taking questions as the Green Bay Packers head into a Week 2 road matchup against the New York Jets.

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Sep 15 • 9:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ask Pete Dougherty your questions about the Green Bay Packers

Pete Dougherty is taking questions as the Green Bay Packers head into a Week 2 road matchup against the New York Jets.

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Sep 15 • 9:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com