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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s Walk for Life set for Saturday in Columbia
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s annual Walk for Life & Famously Hot Pink 10k and 5k is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, outside Segra Park in Columbia.
Commentary: Access to rural healthcare is bigger than hospitals – and North Carolina is leading the way
Health begins long before someone steps foot in a doctor's office. Public health experts call these factors the social determinants of health. If you don't have a balanced diet or access to nutritious foods, your health suffers.
Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January
Trump’s reform law that seeks to make coverage harder to get, and to keep, includes working 80 hours per month
Educators Should Embrace the 'Science of Math.' Here's Why (Opinion)
A neuroscientist explains why research is so critical to students’ understanding of numbers.
Islanders Gameday News: Should win but probably won’t
The Islanders continue their mediocrity-destined season with a visit from the sadsack Canucks, who just lost to a “gritty, resilient” Rangers team, so you know we’re screwed. The Canucks are 2-5 and have lost four in a row, so they are due an uplifting win on Long Island. First Islanders Goal picks go here. Islanders […]
Pleasant Grove’s unique business model combining pizza and rural atmosphere stands tall
Emily Knudsen looked out from her barnyard door into the emerald-green clover lawn. Two alpacas laze around near a wooden stage for outdoor performances, and smoke billows from inside the
Belleville developers unveil plans for second half of sports, business complex
“There’s some hotels interested, especially with the playing fields,” he said. “That will draw quite a crowd to Belleville.”
The most prolific goalscoring seasons in Champions League history
There isn't a bigger stage in club football than the UEFA Champions League, an annual extravaganza of Europe's top talents.Throughout the competition's history, some of football’s greatest players h...
Niko Kovač extends contract as Borussia Dortmund coach to 2029
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has handed coach Niko Kovač a contact extension through June 2029 as a reward for stabilizing the team.Dortmund announced the deal on Tuesday before the Champions League match at Bodø/Glimt — itself a measure of the Berlin-born Croatian coach’s success since taking over when Dortmund was 11th in the Bundesliga in January 2025.
CT funeral home owner accused of stalking ex-business partner. He allegedly followed the man’s wife to church
He allegedly was seen driving through the parking lot or nearby on numerous occasions.
Thousands expected downtown for Chilifest this Saturday
Learn about the annual Chilifest event in Huntington, raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House through chili competitions and community support.
With measles spreading in Lancaster County, could mumps and rubella be next?
With the number of measles cases escalating by the day in Pennsylvania, people may wonder will the other two diseases covered by the MMR vaccine – mumps and rubella –
Givaudan bolstered by its fragrance business over nine months
Swiss group Givaudan, which specialises in fragrances and flavours, reported better-than-expected nine-month revenue on Tuesday, driven by its perfumery activities.
Discover the latest science on probiotics for active lifestyles
Sports nutrition is moving beyond elite performance. Discover how science-backed probiotics and postbiotics can support gut health, immunity, mental wellbeing and recovery across active lifestyles
Peoria bagel business one of eight to attend New York Growth Lab
A Peoria bagel business will soon stand alongside other up-and-coming concepts in New York as part of BagelUp's second annual Growth Lab.
James Madison University jumps to a different athletic conference. Here’s the political question that’s not being asked.
The Dukes will move from the Sun Belt Conference to the American Conference by July 1, 2028. That should bring JMU more broadcast revenue, but will it reduce the school’s unusually high depen…
Bipartisan bill aims to close rural NC’s health care workforce gaps
The REACH Act would offer eligible doctors, nurses and other providers a refundable federal tax credit of up to $10,000.
Marseille’s Igor Paixao says January exit unlikely
Igor Paixao (26) has said that a summer exit from Olympique de Marseille is “more likely” than a January exit. The Brazilian has said that, in the meantime, he is also not opposed to taking a pay ...
Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung surgery
Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
Meet Iris Shen, the 17-year-old Texas student who used clams as a model for testing blood-cancer drugs, found a drug combination that slowed tumor growth, and won a $150,000 Regeneron Science Talent Search prize
Iris Shen, a 17-year-old student from The Woodlands, Texas, has earned third place and a $150,000 award in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for an unusually creative approach to blood-cancer research. Instead of relying only on conventional laboratory models, Shen tested a potential cancer drug in clams to determine whether these animals could serve as an animal model for blood-cancer drug discovery.
Cristante’s condition improves
Bryan Cristante was forced to sit out after Roma-Inter (2-2). The Giallorossi number 4 was unable to return to the Italy squad due to lumbago, but in the following days he developed knee inflammation ...
Arkansas football hosts another strong group of visitors
Arkansas football season isn’t going las well as hoped, the Razorbacks continued to host an impressive list of prospects for the Tennessee game on Saturday in Fayetteville.
This 39-year-old quit 80-hour consulting weeks to make underwear for his struggling family business. He credits ‘sweaty feet’ for record profits
"If my sock doesn't fit just right, then when I get back from my hike, I go to the sock department," Minus33 President Lawson Glidden told Fortune.
WesternU College of Health Sciences celebrates 40 years of collaboration, mentorship and humanism
Western University of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring the pioneers who built the college’s foundation and by raising money to benefit students.
WesternU College of Health Sciences celebrates 40 years of collaboration, mentorship and humanism
Western University of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences celebrated its 40th anniversary by honoring the pioneers who built the college’s foundation and by raising money to benefit students.
Photo: Ridgeville Fall Festival
Visitors to the Ridgeville Fall Festival line up at the Old Fashioned Root Beer stand on Saturday evening. The fourth annual iteration of the festival featured a pancake breakfast, activities
Halloween, Día de los Muertos a treat for Santa Fe business owners as sales climb
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey, consumer spending on Halloween this year is projected to reach a record $13.5 billion, and local retailers are noticing.
Outdoor business plans changing as winter weather approaches
With the arrival of fall comes the knowledge that winter will follow shortly after. Business owners in downtown Rochester say that business can continue as normal indoors, but they must plan how to make up for missed revenue from patio patrons.
Jazz Continue Strong Preseason with Win Over Spurs
Rookie Darryn Peterson shined and Ace Bailey’s defensive versatility flashed as Utah’s dominant third-quarter surge dismantled San Antonio, signaling a dangerous new depth in the Western Conference.
Life Science Tools Market Forecast to 2035: Growth Accelerates on Genomics and Biomanufacturing Demand
The global life science tools market is forecast to expand through 2035, supported by rising genomics research, biomanufacturing scale-up, and lab automation adoption.
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming.
Pumpkin festival is Saturday in Pennville
Annual event brings back skillet-throwing and scarecrow contests
Video: California's dream pop maestros Soft Science unveil mesmerising video for the gorgeous dreamy track 'Without' off their recent album 'Sand'.
Californian band Soft Science recently released their fifth album ‘Sand’ through Shelflife Records (USA) and Spinout Nuggets (UK), and have just unveiled the video for the gorgeous track ‘Without’. ‘Without’…
LIXIL Expands Housing Technology Business in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad
/PRNewswire/ -- LIXIL Corporation ("LIXIL"), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint...
Small group health insurance market rates announced
Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34. According to authorities and his representatives,
Googlebook gets a Linux terminal to help users build apps with AI
Googlebooks are getting a Linux terminal, giving users access to a virtual Linux environment for development, scripting, and AI workflows
Ross Matiscik nursing shoulder injury
Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 5 game, although he is not expected to be placed on IR
Kawhi Leonard Available for 2026 Raptors Debut Tuesday Against Knicks
As he continues to get into game shape, it seems his first chance to play with his new teammates is coming tomorrow.
Key business issues are at stake in the outcomes of Colorado legislative races
Six House races and three Senate races likely will determine whether Democrats hold a supermajority in both legislative chambers in 2027.
Lompoc demonstrators call for an end to ICE crackdown
Over 100 people assembled at the intersection of H Street and Central Avenue Friday, where chants and handmade signs marked an “ICE OUT” protest focused on federal immigration enforcement and
What’s the impact of short-term drought on lawns?
Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amy Churchill receives USDA grant to fund project at Nuthatch Hollow
6th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania; health officials say
Pennsylvania is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in decades, and the numbers continue to climb.
Takeaways from probe into Roger Marshall's medical billing
A Kansas City Star analysis found that as a rural Kansas doctor before voters sent him to Washington, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall charged an unusually high interest rate on patients’
Kayla Harrison Shares Health Update Ahead of Return at UFC 334
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison shared a health update ahead of her return to the Octagon at UFC 334.Harrison puts the UFC women’s bantamweight title on the line for the first time when she battles former champion and long-time rival Amanda Nunes in the co-main event of UFC 334.For Harrison, it’s her first fight […] The post Kayla Harrison Shares Health Update Ahead of Return at UFC 334 appeared first on HEAVY.
UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com
Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.
Art of Science 2026: Discovery in full colour
WEHI’s Art of Science exhibition returns in 2026 with a vibrant collection of images and moving works that reveal the beauty, complexity and ingenuity behind medical research.
Access to Genius: 10 Scientists and Thinkers Who Changed What We Know
5 WOMEN Five voices across science and scholarship 5 MEN Five more stories across discovery and innovation 10 FOR OCTOBER Ten people across a two-part October feature October is National Disability Awareness Month, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”...
IM8, co-founded by David Beckham, lands NBA partnership as health brand continues fast growth
IM8 co-founder Danny Yeung revealed how David Beckham's trust helped grow the supplement brand from a $40 million market cap to nearly half a billion with new NBA partnership in hand.
Most traded players in Fantasy Football Week 5
Running backs were involved in the largest number of trades.
Kansas State Arts and Sciences facing $2.6M budget shortfall, raising worries about possible layoffs
The Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences faces a $2.6 million annual budget shortfall in addition to $13.5 million owed for loans from the administration, a situation that may eliminate academic programs and cause faculty layoffs.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
1.1K views · 26 reactions | The top donors in American politics have...
The top donors in American politics have poured in more than $1.7 billion to influence this election cycle so far, and the latest numbers show a last-minute rush of money from benefactors of the GOP,...
New York opting in on Trump administration's education tax credit
The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations in how the credit will be run.
What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home
President Donald Trump's administration has taken the unusual step of searching Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, just three weeks before the midterm election.
Wizards vs. Nets discussion
The Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Watch on Monumental Sports Network. Renzo has the preview here. Go Wizards.
SEC presidents approve uniform NIL, rev-share contract
SEC presidents voted Monday to approve a uniform NIL and revenue-share contract that includes adjustable components, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. The Big Ten is the other power conference to have uniform rev-share contracts. While that vote took place, the presidents also tabled a vote in whether to re-implement its intra-conference transfer policy. On3 previously reported […]
New sensor developed at Oregon State shows promise for fast, low-cost food-quality testing
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have developed a new electrochemical sensor for rapidly and accurately detecting a naturally occurring compound widely used in the food, beverage and fragrance industries.The compound is eugenol, which gives cloves their telltale flavor and smell, and measuring its presence in commercial products is important for manufacturers and regulators.
Who's in Houston Sports Hall of Fame? Here's a look at all 30 inductees through the years.
The plaques of Houston Sports Hall of Famers on the downtown Walk of Fame continue to multiply. Here's all 30 inductees so far since it opened in 2018. Which one is your favorite?
Rasmus Dahlin Injury Update is Bad News for Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have a few players that they can least afford to lose. Rasmus Dahlin is one of those, and the star defenseman was injured on Monday. The Sabres were playing an unusual afternoon game, a 1 p.m. ET start against the Florida Panthers, and Dahlin was involved in a high-scoring start. Dahlin wouldn’t […] The post Rasmus Dahlin Injury Update is Bad News for Sabres appeared first on HEAVY.
Was Delay Of Universal Health Plan Report Unlawful? Does It Matter?
A Republican state representative has been on a crusade alleging lawmakers allowed a major report to be delayed without statutory authority. He may have a point, but Democrats say he’s harping on a technicality.
Badgers get back to back primetime games vs. ranked opponents
The Badgers continue to get big primetime opportunities.
Trump is playing to his base in red-state campaign swing. But he’s often been dismissive of those voters
It’s been more than 10 years since President Donald Trump quipped that, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose voters.”
No, James Talarico was not in a mental health facility in Ohio
When James Talarico took time off the trail with the flu, conservative influencers spread rumors he was being treated at a mental health facility — which he and the center have denied.
VisionQuest’s Biggest Entertainment Factor Remains James Spader’s Ultron
Marvel’s VisionQuest brought back Paul Bettany’s Vision for another chapter as he continues his search for identity The post VisionQuest’s Biggest Entertainment Factor Remains James Spader’s Ultron ap...
VisionQuest’s Biggest Entertainment Factor Remains James Spader’s Ultron
Marvel’s VisionQuest brought back Paul Bettany’s Vision for another chapter as he continues his search for identity
Defense Continues To Win Games For Denver
The Denver Broncos can't generate much offense these days, and it was their defense that won the game against LA.
Knicks Must Give Dadiet Real Minutes, Not Garbage Time
Pacome Dadiet needs a real test against rotation players, not just more minutes against reserves. The Knicks owe their 2024 pick a fair shot to prove his fit.
Brett Fischer, Kelly Jones, Chris Lee, Maruf Rahman, RWJBarnabas Health Leaders, Named Becker’s 2026 Rising Stars
Four rising executives at RWJBarnabas Health have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s Rising Stars: 188 Healthcare Leaders Under 40 list for 2026. They are: Brett Fischer, Senior Vice President of Business Development; Kelly Jones, Director of Revenue Cycle; Christopher Lee, Assistant Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs; and Maruf Rahman, Vice President of Population Health and Community Health.
TAMIU to host free lecture on space science
Texas A&M International University will host physicist Dr. Ralph L. McNutt Jr. for a free public lecture Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
Susan Moore shares lessons from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
Susan Moore shares leadership lessons and practical business advice from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes, hosted live on Sept. 29, 2026, for Central Valley readers.
Business advice from TheeAnna Stevens at 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
TheeAnna Stevens shares leadership lessons and practical business advice from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes, hosted live on Sept. 29, 2026, for Central Valley.
ULM symposium to feature business leaders, student competitions
The University of Louisiana Monroe announced that the College of Business and Social Sciences will host its annual symposium Oct. 12-17.
Show at Union Cemetery highlights seven KC Halloween entertainment offerings
“Electric Poe” has become an annual outdoor production since Coterie created it in 2020 during the pandemic.
Spotlight AZ: Sundt
From transportation and water infrastructure to advanced manufacturing facilities, Sundt Construction has helped build Arizona’s economy since 1929. Headquartered in Tempe, the 100% employee-owned company is investing in new facilities, workforce training and technologies to support the state’s next chapter of growth. In this Chamber Business News Spotlight, Sundt’s Alex Charland discusses the company’s new […]
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
Wilson Sonsini Advises Armada Acquisition Corp. II on Business Combination with Evernorth Holdings
On October 9, 2026, Armada Acquisition Corp. II (Armada II), a special purpose acquisition company, and Evernorth Holdings (Evernorth), a digital asset treasury company building institutional access…
Jon Batiste talks growing up in Kenner, singing in the Subway in new ‘60 Minutes’ profile
Batiste spoke about his childhood in Kenner, where he said he barely spoke until he was about 10.
Penn State Forum Speaker Series hosts AI business strategist Jeff Sundheim Nov. 16
The Penn State Forum Speaker Series 2026 lineup continues with Jeff Sundheim, artificial intelligence business strategist at Tela Strategies and a 1983 Penn State alumnus, on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Penn Stater.
Nearly 60% Arizona Latinos see environmental conditions as major health concern, report shows
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has released its annual Datos report, which looks at the state of Arizona’s Hispanic market. This is the 30th annual report.
Corewell Health Auxiliary creates birthing center fund
The endowed fund will support the Family Birthing Center and local maternal care.
Exclusive: Samsung's Smart Glasses Weigh 41g, Here's Every Frame
See every Gentle Monster and Warby Parker frame for Samsung's smart glasses, plus the 41g weight and key specs ahead of November sales.
NCWV Business Summit to highlight economic trends, growth in West Virginia
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Chambers of Commerce of Marion, Monongalia, Harrison and Preston counties will host their 12th annual NCWV Business Summit at High Tech Foundation in Fairmont next week,
Honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt brings ‘Brother Jukebox’ to Hard Rock Jan. 15
One of country music’s most recognizable voices of the ‘90s, honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt makes his return to the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Alysa Liu honored at Asian Health Service's Annual Gala in Oakland
The Bay Area’s golden girl Alysa Liu was honored at Asian Health Service’s Annual Gala in Oakland Saturday night.
Reinsdorf-backed firm sells Evanston apartments for $32 million
The Jerry Reinsdorf-backed Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group sold the Maeve on Ridge apartments at 1555 Ridge Ave. in Evanston to Arnel for $32 million.
Broadcom Is Building an AI Business Unlike Nvidia’s. Here’s My Price Prediction
Broadcom competes with Nvidia without selling a single GPU to the general market, and that unusual strategy has locked in hyperscaler contracts stretching years into the future. Whether the stock has already priced in that advantage is the question worth answering.
DOH-Orange Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert Update - Florida Department of Health in Orange County
DOH-Orange has confirmed two additional cases of locally-acquired dengue, bringing the total number of cases to five.
Firm Advises Oxford Science Enterprises on IP Matters Related Sensible’s $47 Million Financing
On October 6, 2026, Sensible Biotechnologies (Sensible), a biotechnology company developing a first-of-its-kind platform for naturally modified mRNA medicines, announced that it has secured $47…
The Melton Health And Faith 5k Walk & Fun Run
The Melton Health And Faith 11th Annual Healthy Lifestyle 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run Walk Charity Event is happening Saturday, October 17!
Brooklyn store responds to Kelly Clarkson once again, claims she was in their store for ‘5 minutes’
Clarkson slammed the shop on social media over the weekend, claiming they treated her “like Julia Roberts’ character in ‘Pretty Woman.’”
Brooklyn store responds to Kelly Clarkson once again, claims she was in their store for ‘5 minutes’
The ongoing social media war between Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn store Art of Play continues as they claim she was in their shop for all of ‘5 minutes.’
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy
Rose to the challenge
Bay Area Halloween family events: Trick-or-treats and spooky time fun
A region-by-region guide to Bay Area Halloween events for kids and families, from trick-or-treat trails and costume parades to spooky train rides, pumpkin drops and glowing gardens.
Florida Panthers to Host Fifth Annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ Night Presented by Baptist Health Cancer Care & Promise Fund on Saturday, Oct. 17 - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 12, 2026 – The Florida Panthers announced today the club will hold their fifth annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday, Oct. 17 in conjunction with Baptist Health […]
Banijay Execs Tout Global Entertainment Ambitions Following All3Media Merger
CANNES, France — Banijay Entertainment may be the world’s largest independent television production company, but its top executives say the recently merged entertainment powerhouse has ambitions that extend far beyond making television shows. “We are an entertainment company,” CEO Marco Bassetti said Oct. 12 during a keynote discussion at MIPCOM Cannes. “We aren’t anymore just … Continue reading "Banijay Execs Tout Global Entertainment Ambitions Following All3Media Merger"
Table, brick thrown at windows of San Antonio Deco District shops
When MySA visited the site on Monday, October 12, cardboard and tape were found plastered over broken windows at the Woodlawn Shopping Center.
Particle Engineering Takes Center Stage as Pharma Formulation Science Pushes Toward the Clinic
A forthcoming special issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation will spotlight how particle engineering and formulation science are turning poorly soluble drug candidates into manufacturable medicines.