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By Robert Royal Surveys of young people show that many lose their faith because they believe science has refuted religion. Among many other factors, this error is a major challenge for the Church, one that does not receive nearly the…

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Oct 26 • 12:26 PM EDT • Science • infovaticana.com
After the Earthquakes, Venezuela Faces a Longer Health Emergency

Four months after two powerful earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, aid workers say the country is confronting a deepening health crisis. Chronic illness, disrupted medical care, and psycholo…

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Oct 26 • 12:24 PM EDT • Health • directrelief.org
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Mid-Columbia Ballet prepares for 50th anniversary of "The Nutcracker"

RICHLAND, WA. — For 50 years, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has brought the holiday classic The Nutcracker to audiences in the Tri-Cities. This year, the organization is celebrating that milestone with 144 dancers, new costumes and months of preparation to bring the beloved production to life. The annual performance is a major undertaking for the dancers, instructors and volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the show possible. Rehearsals span 13 weeks, with dancers practicing four days a week for multiple hours at a time.This year’s production will feature new costumes for the Waltz of the Flowers, including a sequence with as many as 25 dancers on stage at once. The show also brings together performers across generations, including adults who have been part of the production for more than 20 years. For Artistic Director Debra Rogo, the preparation begins long before the curtains open.Rogo has been involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet for 40 years and says planning for The Nutcracker takes place throughout the year. While organizing a production of this size requires significant time and effort, she says watching young dancers grow and develop a passion for ballet makes it all worthwhile. “It’s why I do this,” Rogo said. “It is overwhelming ina good way. To be able to share into their lives and watch them develop a love of this art form and the hard work … it makes me very proud.”Rogo’s decades of involvement reflect the lasting impact the production has had on the local dance community. For many performers, The Nutcracker is more than a seasonal performance. It is an opportunity to build skills, create relationships and become part of a tradition that continues year after year.While the dancers spend weeks rehearsing their routines, a large team of volunteers works behind the scenes to support the production.More than 100 volunteers are involved this year, helping make the performance possible. Their contributions reflect the range of people who come together to support the arts in the Tri-Cities.Randy Haven, a longtime volunteer, says the sense of community is one of the things that makes the experience so special.“The people that you hear volunteering, it’s incredible,” Haven said. He described seeing people from different backgrounds working together backstage, from employees at Hanford to parents raising large families.Haven says that shared commitment creates a family-like atmosphere among the people involved in the production. For Rebecca and Torrie, the Mid-Columbia Ballet has been part of their lives since childhood. Both began dancing with the organization at age seven and have since returned as teachers, helping introduce the next generation to the art form.Their connection to the ballet has continued into their adult lives, creating an opportunity to share their love of dance with younger performers.Torrie now has three daughters performing in The Nutcracker, giving her the chance to watch them experience a tradition that was also part of her own childhood.Being able to see her daughters participate in the production has made the experience especially meaningful, she said.Although audiences can see productions of The Nutcracker in major cities such as New York and Seattle, those involved with the Mid-Columbia Ballet say the local performance offers something distinctive.The community atmosphere allows audiences to experience the production while supporting local performers and the people who dedicate their time to the arts.Rebecca says experiencing a live performance alongside other people is particularly meaningful in a world where so much time is spent looking at screens.She believes live art gives people an opportunity to connect with one another through a shared experience.The ballet’s production also gives local dancers the chance to perform for their community while continuing a tradition that has been part of the Tri-Cities for five decades. When to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in RichlandThe Mid-Columbia Ballet will present its 50th-anniversary production of The Nutcracker Dec. 10 through Dec. 13 in Richland.Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Audiences can look forward to seeing 144 dancers, new costumes and the work of more than 100 volunteers come together for the holiday production.​COPYRIGHT 2026 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

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Oct 26 • 12:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • applevalleynewsnow.com
Greenville Country Music Fest reveals 2027 lineup. See the headliners

Greenville Country Music Fest has unveiled its 2027 lineup, featuring Gavin Adcock, Sam Barber and Ty Myers ahead of ticket sales.

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Oct 26 • 12:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • greenvilleonline.com
Greenville Country Music Fest reveals 2027 lineup. See the headliners

Greenville Country Music Fest has unveiled its 2027 lineup, featuring Gavin Adcock, Sam Barber and Ty Myers ahead of ticket sales.

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Oct 26 • 12:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • goupstate.com
Here are 16 businesses listed for sale in Arlington as of October 2026

A longtime Italian restaurant, a rolled ice cream shop and a family-owned auto repair shop are among more than a dozen local businesses that have been recently listed for sale in Arlington. The businesses appeared for sale as blind items on the online marketplace BizBuySell. Here's a look at some notable listings that are active

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Oct 26 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • arlnow.com
Salesforce vs. International Business Machines: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Salesforce trades at a lower forward multiple, while IBM offers cheaper valuation on sales, but their balance sheets tell starkly different stories.

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Oct 26 • 11:50 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Faris Moumbagna relegated to Marseille reserves

Whilst Olympique de Marseille have a paper-thin squad following the summer fire sale, Bruno Genesio has made some strong calls with his squad management in recent weeks. As reported by La Provence, Ke...

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Oct 26 • 10:26 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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INEOS puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale: Are Jim Ratcliffe’s sports investments working?

The Manchester United minority owner's company bought the Swiss club in 2017 — but the INEOS empire is now in retreat.

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Oct 26 • 10:07 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
THE WEEK OF OCT 26, 2026

- FCC to discuss spectrum proposals - NOAA satellites under House Science scrutiny - NASA Science changes mission selection

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Oct 26 • 9:57 AM EDT • Science • aip.org
What audience data says about the 2026 Latin Grammy nominees

Viberate reports on audience data for the 2026 Latin Grammy nominees, highlighting Rosalía's "La Perla" for Record of the Year and Aria Vega for Best New Artist.

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Oct 26 • 9:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • wfmz.com
What audience data says about the 2026 Latin Grammy nominees

Viberate reports on audience data for the 2026 Latin Grammy nominees, highlighting Rosalía's "La Perla" for Record of the Year and Aria Vega for Best New Artist.

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Oct 26 • 9:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • dailygazette.com
A Dead Salmon's Fake Brain Activity Still Haunts Science, and AI Tools Can Fall for the Same Trap

A dead salmon once showed fake brain activity on an fMRI scan. Now AI researchers say tools that explain AI models face the same statistical trap.

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Oct 26 • 8:15 AM EDT • Science • medicaldaily.com
Slotland Entertainment unveils Día de los Muertos Ricos! Mega Matrix slot

Festive skeletons, colossal symbols and mystery prizes bring the Mexican Day of the Dead to life this Halloween season.

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Oct 26 • 8:12 AM EDT • Entertainment • igamingbusiness.com
Richard Hughes' mistake now looks painfully obvious

Last summer saw plenty of turnover at Anfield, with several stars leaving for free at the end of their contracts. Ibrahima Konate, Mohamed Salah and , three of the Reds' most iconic players across the...

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Oct 26 • 8:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Scientists solve mystery of 1,000-mile cloud floating on Mars

Space enthusiasts and astronomers have been tracking one of the Red Planet’s most fascinating atmospheric mysteries for years: a colossal plume officially known as the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC). AMEC was first discovered in 2018 and quickly became one of the most elusive answers for scientists. Researchers have now resolved this mystery using the […] Read the original article here: Scientists solve mystery of 1,000-mile cloud floating on Mars

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Oct 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • tech.yahoo.com
Meta looks to raise up to $95 billion from stock sales for AI build out

Meta is seeking more cash as it spends heavily on AI infrastructure, data centers, and computing power as it develops consumer AI products.

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Oct 26 • 7:51 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Liza Minnelli bombed in many movies. So why do people still love her?

ASK MICK LASALLE: The Chronicle movie critic emeritus answers questions about Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton and his favorite documentaries, with 11 films he says are worth seeking.

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Oct 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sfchronicle.com
Universal Health Services earnings: what to look for from UHS

Hospital management company Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to expect.

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Oct 26 • 6:54 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Top salaries at Endeavor Health Clinical Operations

The nine-hospital system announced plans this month to merge with Rush University System for Health.

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Oct 26 • 6:34 AM EDT • Health • chicagobusiness.com
Top salaries at Endeavor Health Clinical Operations

The nine-hospital system announced plans this month to merge with Rush University System for Health.

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Oct 26 • 6:34 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
Nvidia's AI growth drives leadership shifts in sales and marketing

Nvidia's sales and marketing leadership is changing as veterans retire, outsiders bring new expertise, and Jensen Huang's daughter gains influence.

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Oct 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Business News: Audemars Piguet Unveils 'The Watch Keepers' - A Digital Platform Offering Certified Pre-Owned Watches

The Le Brassus watchmaker will facilitate sales and auctions of brand-certified timepieces on a digital platform launching in Switzerland and Europe, with plans for expansion to other markets, including the U.S.

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Oct 26 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • hodinkee.com
Texas adopts new water disclosure for land sales

Texas now requires many land sellers to disclose groundwater and surface water rights before closing a land sale under Texas Real Estate Commission rules.

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Oct 26 • 2:40 AM EDT • Business • farmprogress.com
Goldwind Science & Technology: 9M26 profit reached RMB2.9 billion as WTG sales rose and backlog hit 57.0 GW

9M26 revenue was RMB52.0 billion and attributable net profit RMB2.9 billion. WTG sales rose 3.02% YoY, while total backlog reached 57.0 GW; operating cash flow was negative RMB30 million.Original document: Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd. Class A [002202] Slides Release — Oct. 26 2026This is…

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Oct 26 • 2:26 AM EDT • Science • tradingview.com
How to Manage Symptoms of Heart Failure

(Feature Impact) Americans are facing a growing health challenge, with 1 in 4 adults at risk of heart failure, according to the Heart Failure Society of America. Additionally, approximately 6.7 million U.S. adults who are 20 years old or older are currently living with heart failure, and that number is projected to reach 8.7 million by 2030. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('JGFI_Article_300x250'); }); Managing heart failure is a significant expense to the U.S. healthcare system, costing the nation approximately $40 billion in 2020 and expected to increase to approximately $142 billion a year by 2050.If you (or a loved one) are living with the condition, consider these tips to help manage it.Adhere to the Treatment and Follow-Up PlanOngoing outpatient care is important when managing heart failure. Understand the treatment plan provided by your healthcare team, make diet and lifestyle changes, take medications as directed and keep recommended follow-up appointments.Pay attention to changes in symptoms and communicate with your healthcare provider if treatment does not seem to be working as expected. If their conditions are left unmanaged, patients can experience a range of heart-failure-related symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, buildup of fluid and more.Understand Challenges with Diuretic TreatmentDiuretics help the body remove excess fluid and are commonly used to treat swelling, or edema, associated with heart failure. Your provider may try different diuretics, sometimes referred to as “water pills,” to manage your heart failure symptoms. However, intravenous (IV) diuretic therapy may be required for some patients if symptoms continue.Ask About Treatment Options Before IV Care Is NeededFor some adults, a healthcare provider may consider recommending an at-home, non-oral diuretic option prior to escalating to IV therapy.For example, ENBUMYST™ (bumetanide nasal spray) is a prescription diuretic used in adults to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure. It’s administered as a nasal spray for short-term use to manage excess fluid with the goal of transitioning to oral diuretic therapy when appropriate.Talk with your healthcare provider to learn more and visit enbumyst.com. Read the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('JGFI_Article2_300x250'); }); Important Safety InformationWhat is ENBUMYST?ENBUMYST is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat swelling caused by excess fluid in the body (edema) from congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.What is the most important information I should know about ENBUMYST?ENBUMYST is a diuretic that helps your body remove fluid. Losing too much fluid can cause dehydration, low blood volume, and increase the risk of blood clots. Blood abnormalities may include decreased salts (electrolytes), and increased nitrogen, glucose and uric acid. The risk of these abnormalities is higher in elderly people, those using higher doses, or those who do not get enough electrolytes by mouth.You should not use ENBUMYST if you have severe electrolyte loss. Tell your healthcare provider if you experience unusual thirst; dizziness or lightheadedness; weakness or tiredness; fast heart rate; dry mouth or tongue; sudden pain; redness or swelling in your joints; pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in your leg; shortness of breath or fast breathing; high blood sugar; dark urine; pale, tight, cool or clammy skin; muscle cramps; confusion.Do not use ENBUMYST if you have low or no urine production or are allergic to bumetanide or to any of the ingredients in ENBUMYST.Before using ENBUMYST, tell your healthcare provider if you have low electrolytes, are on a low-salt diet, have diarrhea, diabetes, nasal problems such as a runny or stuffy nose or polyps, a history of nasal injury or surgery, are or plan to become pregnant, are or plan to breastfeed.Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.ENBUMYST may cause serious side effects, such as worsening kidney function and ringing in the ears or hearing loss.The most common side effects of ENBUMYST include dehydration, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, and abnormal brain functioning with certain liver problems.These are not all the possible side effects of ENBUMYST. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.US-ENBU-2600110 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('JGFI_Article3_300x250'); });

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Oct 26 • 1:00 AM EDT • Health • journalgazette.net
Following the Science

Robert Royal: True science and faith complement each other by recognizing higher orders of reality.

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Oct 26 • 12:02 AM EDT • Science • thecatholicthing.org
Columbiana County Health District approve first reading of food service fees

LISBON — The proposed food service fees for next year through the Columbiana County Health District appear to be staying the same or decreasing from this year’s fees, with two more readings required for passage. The county health district board held first reading on the proposed fees on Wednesday, along with first reading on environmental […]

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Oct 25 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • salemnews.net
Joan Crawford’s biggest rival wasn’t who you think: Inside the ‘Baby Jane’ star’s cattiest feud

Teeth marks, bruised egos, and knitting needles: The new book ‘Jungle Red’ goes inside the catty Joan Crawford movie that makes ‘Baby Jane’ look tame.

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Oct 25 • 5:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Ex-Spur Jeremy Sochan becomes a Legend

The Dallas Legends used the top pick in Saturday's G League draft on Sochan, who will look to salvage an NBA career that has not gone as expected for the former lottery selection.

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Oct 25 • 3:53 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Primark's Business Doesn't Make Sense

In a world where fast fashion giants like Shein, Zara, and H&M drop thousands of new styles every day — and rake in billions through e-commerce — Primark is doing the unthinkable: thriving with zero online shopping. So what gives?*Want to Know the 5 Trends Changing Modern Retail? Find Out Here:* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/d13ac2In this video, we take you inside Primark’s weirdly brilliant business model — a model that’s stuck in the past on purpose. From warehouse optimization and floor-ready freight shipments to why the pandemic didn’t push them online, we unpack how this low-cost retail giant has managed to defy digital norms… and make it work.This isn’t just about one brand. It’s a story about modern retail expectations — and what it actually takes to meet (or reject) them.Subscribe to The Hustle:🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3lGet the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3klnAbout HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers.#TheHustle #HubSpot

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Oct 25 • 3:31 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic to Salute Veterans with Free Dental Services at Annual 'Veterans Smile Day' Event

Credit: Courtesy SANTA YNEZ, CA – October 21, 2026 – The Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic (SYTHC) will salute veterans with free dental services at its

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Oct 25 • 2:51 PM EDT • Health • independent.com
Nico Williams publicly disavows his agent over Barcelona transfer claims

Barcelona’s long and drawn-out pursuit of Nico Williams has become one of the more familiar sagas of recent transfer windows.The Athletic Club winger ultimately opted to stay at San Mames, snubbing ...

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Oct 25 • 1:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Giants at Texans live game discussion for Week 7

We, who are about to watch Texans football, salute you.

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Oct 25 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
2 political experts question Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's tax proposals for 2027 budget
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Oct 25 • 11:55 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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ESMO: Roche touts ‘convincing’ phase 3 KRAS data after win over rivals

Roche has shed more light on its investigational KRAS G12C inhibitor's phase 3 victory over Amgen’s Lumakras and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Krazati. The open-label Krascendo 1 trial enrolled 338 people with previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients who had already received a KRAS G12C inhibitor or pan-KRAS/RAS inhibitor were excluded from the trial. Participants received either divarasib once daily, Lumakras once daily or Krazati twice daily. Roche announced back in July that divarasib had demonstrated statistically significant improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), meeting the trial’s primary and key secondary endpoints. But the Swiss pharma had been holding back the detailed data until now. At the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Madrid, Roche revealed that median OS for the 167 patients who received divarasib was 17.7 months, compared to 12 months for the 171 patients who received Lumakras or Krazati. The benefit was similarly clear when it came to median PFS, which stood at 9.8 months versus 5.7 months, respectively. A total of 44% of patients receiving divarasib were alive without disease progression at one year, compared to 24% of the control group, according to Roche’s presentation. It was a similar story for the objective response rate, which came in at 58% for divarasib versus 32% for the control group, while median duration of response was 11.9 months versus 6.9 months. Stefan Frings, M.D., Ph.D., deputy chief medical officer at Roche Pharma, told Fierce that the data made for a “very comprehensive, strong package, which should be convincing to health authorities.” “It’s an important advance for patients with lung cancer,” Frings said in an interview at a Madrid hotel during the conference. “It's a second-line setting, and patients who receive divarasib benefit compared to the current first-generation KRAS G12C inhibitors by having far longer overall survival,” he continued. “They live longer. They have better progression-free survival, better response rates, and with a safety profile which is—if [anything]—even better,” he said. According to Roche, 4.8% of patients receiving divarasib discontinued treatment due to treatment-related adverse events, compared to 11.7% in the control group. Serious treatment-related adverse events were also less common with divarasib, at 7.8% versus 15.2%. Roche’s confidence in divarasib had been building even before this phase 3 success. The candidate had already shown better potency and selectivity than the incumbent KRAS G12C inhibitors Krazati and Lumakras in preclinical tests. After cross-trial comparisons suggested that the edge translated into better clinical outcomes, Roche axed a study comparing divarasib to the chemotherapy docetaxel and went toe-to-toe with Lumakras and Krazati. “We designed the drug on purpose with higher potency and better selectivity,” Frings explained. “So, based on preclinical models, we clearly knew it would be superior to the first generation.” “It’s honestly not so frequent that pharma companies go head-to-head,” he added. “But if you want to make a point, if you want to convince payers, prescribers and patients … then a head-to-head win is rather rewarding.” While Amgen and BMS reached the regulatory finish line first for KRAS G12C-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in 2021 and 2022, respectively, they have struggled to capitalize on their head start. Krazati brought in $55 million for BMS in the second quarter, while Lumakras delivered $111 million to Amgen. For its part, Roche is aiming for peak divarasib sales of 1 billion to 2 billion Swiss francs ($1.2 billion to $2.5 billion), according to Frings. The Big Pharma is currently recruiting patients into a phase 3 trial comparing divarasib plus Keytruda against Keytruda plus chemotherapy in previously untreated advanced or metastatic nonsquamous KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC. Roche has previously suggested that sales in metastatic disease would account for most of the forecast. Frings was tight-lipped on the exact timeline for a regulatory filing but said the Swiss pharma is “certainly keen to get this to as many patients as possible around the world.” Roche has more RAS drugs coming up behind divarasib. The pharma has already launched phase 1 trials of a pan-RAS inhibitor called RG6505 and a KRAS G12D inhibitor dubbed RG6620 in solid tumors. Roche’s partner Chugai Pharmaceutical is also testing a pan-KRAS inhibitor called AUBE00. Roche has made a “deliberate effort” to test a range of RAS drugs, Frings said. “If you have many rare mutations and you are scrambling to find sufficient patients, a pan-RAS inhibitor makes a lot of sense,” he explained.

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Oct 25 • 11:30 AM EDT • Health • fiercebiotech.com
PS5 Answers 'Bleakest' Month with a 22% Upswing in Sales

How much does the enthusiast discourse matter?

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Oct 25 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Waving White Flag on Season

Following a humbling loss to Virginia Tech, Dabo Swinney is recalibrating expectations as the Tigers abandon playoff dreams and fight to salvage a disappointing, sub-par season.

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Oct 25 • 9:36 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Argument over purchase turns physical; suspect pulls gun at South Side business

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Oct 25 • 9:27 AM EDT • Business • foxsanantonio.com
Argument over purchase turns physical; suspect pulls gun at South Side business

WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.

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Oct 25 • 9:27 AM EDT • Business • news4sanantonio.com
How to build a police state

To understand where Trump is trying to take the US, we should look to the authoritarian playbook of his favorite ally: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele

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Oct 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Tickets on sale now for 49 Winchester's Charlottesville show next year

49 Winchester, a homegrown Virginia country rock band, is the first band announced for Ting Pavilion's 2027 lineup. Tickets are on sale now.

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Oct 25 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • dailyprogress.com
I Tried TikTok’s Viral Pea Salad to ‘Fibermaxx’ My Lunch—and It Didn’t Quite Go According to Plan

There can be too much of a good thing, as my gut found out firsthand.

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Oct 25 • 8:12 AM EDT • Health • prevention.com
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Bernie Sanders backs Amanda Janoo's health plan

Bernie Sanders joined gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo in Winooski to endorse her plan for free universal primary care in Vermont.

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Oct 25 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • vnews.com
This fifth-generation family business in rural Pa. is making 4,500 brooms for Salem

On Etsy, the Meckleys have made close to 20,000 sales.

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Oct 25 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
'Supercharging bras': The story behind Victoria's Secret's $6 billion business turnaround

Victoria's Secret is in the midst of a historic comeback, with sales surging and its stock on track to notch its best-ever year. What gives? https://bit.ly/4BhD84S

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Oct 25 • 5:21 AM EDT • Business • linkedin.com
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Inside Victoria's Secret's $6 billion business turnaround

Victoria's Secret is in the midst of a comeback, with sales surging and its stock on track to notch its best year ever.

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Oct 25 • 5:20 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Peoria businesses face dilemma at plaza owned by healthcare giant

The sale of MidTown Shopping Plaza to OSF HealthCare has left local business owners on edge. It has led to uncertainty, stalled investments and tenants bracing to start over elsewhere.

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Oct 25 • 5:02 AM EDT • Business • bnd.com
Vikings Handed Realistic Trade Idea for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the potential trade destinations in the speculation conversation regarding Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Moreover, the Vikings could push the Colts to become sellers if they defeat them in Week 7.If Minnesota does move to 6-0 and pushes the Colts to put up a “For Sale” sign on […] The post Vikings Handed Realistic Trade Idea for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 25 • 3:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center

Those who know the highly regarded college, which since 1969 has produced religious graduates with degrees in a variety of engineering fields and nursing, were likely surprised. Thousands of drivers a...

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Oct 25 • 3:52 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Salt Lake City Christmas tradition ends after 30 years as owner faces health challenges

Forrest Nunley, the man behind a beloved Christmas house tradition in the Salt Lake Valley, is turning off the lights for good.

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Oct 25 • 12:24 AM EDT • Health • ksl.com
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"Marvel's Wolverine" Topped Game Sales Chart

PlayStation and Insomniac Games’ “Marvel’s Wolverine” debuted as the best-selling game of September in the United States, according to analytics firm Circana. Using the full game sales data of both physical and digital copies, the PlayStation 5 exclusive delivered the highest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since “Helldivers II” in early 2024. That […]

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Oct 24 • 11:26 PM EDT • Technology • darkhorizons.com
Mount Morris residents protest ICE arrest of longtime business owner
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Oct 24 • 11:13 PM EDT • Business • 13wham.com
On the agenda: Chevron health risk findings, gun violence study and 23rd Street safety

The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday, October 27, to hear the Bay Area Air District's health risk assessment of the Chevron refinery, consider competing traffic safety proposals after two pedestrian deaths on 23rd Street, and hear a presentation about the city's Office of Neighborhood Safety. A special meeting

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Has Deion Sanders Started to Feel the Pressure in Colorado?

With a ballooning salary and a losing record, Coach Prime faces a harsh reality in Boulder as the Buffaloes struggle to snap a decades-long postseason drought.

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Marijuana legalization tied to rise in heart hospitalizations, study finds

A study of 50 million hospital records found heart-related admissions rose faster after recreational marijuana sales became legal in 13 Western states.

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Kukakuka with Naka: Hawaii business filings delayed six weeks into DCCA Salesforce backlog

Hawaii businesses face six-to-eight-week DCCA delays amid Salesforce backlog after CNBC ranked state worst for business.

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Dodgers Questions Resurface With Mark Walter Reportedly Seeking Sparks Sale

Dodgers owner Mark Walter is still selling his sports assets and is reportedly shopping the Los Angeles Sparks.

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Proposed Downtown Lodi cocktail bar faces broader police concerns

A new cocktail bar could be coming to Downtown Lodi, bringing another option for people looking to grab a drink. But as city planners weigh the proposal, police have raised

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Proposed Trade Sends Dodgers' Call Back to NL East

With Alex Call facing a potential non-tender, a swap with the Philadelphia Phillies offers the Los Angeles Dodgers a final chance to salvage value.

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Dolly Parton, politics and pop culture inspire pumpkins at San Jose nonprofit event

The Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits saluted community leaders at the 19th annual event Thursday.

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Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the diet had higher levels of two tiny proteins, humanin and SHMOOSE, produced by the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside cells. These proteins have been linked to protection against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related damage.

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Trump proposes eliminating race, ethnicity questions from 2030 census, alarming health, civil rights advocates

A proposal to eliminate races about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation from the U.S. census could hurt efforts to address racial inequities in Chicago and across the nation, health and civil rights advocates warn.

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Girls travelling to Linz

Chance to press on against basement club Four clashes and four wins – the record of our FC Red Bull Salzburg women against FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Kleinmünchen is flawless. Now, we face the Upper Austr...

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Angel Reese gets unexpected proposal during historic Finals run

Reese responded after a fan brought a marriage proposal sign to the WNBA Finals as the Atlanta Dream star continued her historic postseason run.

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Deion Sanders Must Change the Recruiting Strategy at Colorado

Coach Prime’s refusal to visit high schools or homes is backfiring. To survive the post-Shedeur era, Colorado must abandon transfer-portal reliance and rebuild traditional recruiting foundations.

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Bexar County opens facility combining public health, community resources

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Oregon’s famous Carver Cafe, featured in 'Twilight' movie series, listed for sale

Carver Cafe, known for its appearance in “Twilight,” is for sale as its owner prepares to retire, but the business says it remains open.

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Reno Experience District puts 12 acres up for sale as a pickleball facility moves forward
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Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization

The Trump administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City, shutter 23 research stations, and close many regional offices and replace them with state offices.

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Health Brief: Making sense of Treasury’s biotech deal proposal

Pharma sees a potential catch in Washington’s latest effort to curb China’s biotech ambitions

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Beloved, historic WNY business up for sale

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Vidler’s 5 & 10 in East Aurora, both the business and the buildings they call home, are up for sale. “We’re incredibly grateful. We’ve b…

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Beloved, historic WNY business up for sale

Beloved, historic WNY business up for sale

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Does Proposal 2 really get money out of politics? One researcher says ‘not really’

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Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine

The latter part of 2026 has been packed with excellent games, all leading up to GTA 6 on November 19, so it's not surprising that PS5 sales have jumped over last month.

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LANL’s Bradbury Science Museum Expands Annual High-Tech Halloween Event To Adult Crowd

Kids and families enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky science Oct. 30; adults dance the night away after dark Oct. 31. Photo Courtesy LANL Bradbury Science Museum Director Patrick Moore welcomes Hal…

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Shaker Heights lists two century-old train stations for sale after a decade of vacancy

The historic Coventry Station and the Lynnfield Station hit the market on Oct. 9 without an asking price.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 23

Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained No. 1 for a second week on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart, through Oct. 23. The movie currently tops the 2026 global box office with $2.51 billion in ticket sales. At No. 2 was Warner’s Practical Magic 2, which made its retail debut. … Continue reading "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 23"

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 23

Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained No. 1 for a second week on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart, through Oct. 23. The movie currently tops the 2026 global box office with $2.51 billion in ticket sales. At No. 2 was the retail debut of Warner’s Practical Magic 2, the … Continue reading "‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 23"

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Vehicle Crashes Into Visalia Business After Driver's Foot Slips Off Brake

A vehicle crashed into a Visalia business after the driver lost control. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe)

Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick

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Selig Argues for MLB Salary Cap: ‘You Have to Make Adjustments’

Selig unsuccessfully sought a cap while he was the Brewers owner.

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Tejano star Michael Salgado announces return to stage following stroke

The “Cruz de Madera” singer, who fell ill onstage on Oct. 9, will play three shows in the coming week, including one in San Antonio.

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Apple's iPhone Duo hits stores today with limited supplies and long lines

The iPhone Duo goes on sale Friday, but in-store supplies will be limited.

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Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist

Exodus reintroduces Jun following fan feedback

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More Lakeshore employers report rising sales and expansion plans

A Lakeshore Advantage survey finds rising sales and expansion plans among Ottawa and Allegan county employers, despite various challenges.

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Car crashes into business in Visalia

A car crashed into a buissiness on VisaliaAt approximately 5:58 p.m., Visalia Police officers and Visalia firefighters responded to the 3300 block of South Fair

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Pope hope, that’s entertainment, and getting ahead in the CIA

Happy Friday friends, I want to start by just breathing for all of us a big long collective sigh of relief at the news this week that the pope’s doctors have basically blown the all clear for Leo’s health. Going from knowing nothing to him declaring to the world he needed surgery, to a cancer diagnosis, to bouncing out of the hospital in barely even days, to ringing the bell in less than two weeks is whiplash inducing. But in the best possible way. We are living in a world in which the Roman pontiff, by dint of history, biography and circumstance, is once more at the epicenter of global affairs. Not just conversations about religion, or Christian and post-Christian values, but the bleeding edge of the most pressing issues of human affairs. Think I am exaggerating a touch? Consider the images of the crowds who greeted Leo in Paris just weeks ago, and juxtapose them with the absolute photo negative scenes unfolding there recently. Ask yourself how many world leaders are talking about AI right now and directly citing the pope as they do so. Try to name a country who has had as many top-ranked diplomats in and out of both Russia and Ukraine in the last three years as the Vatican has in the last three months. It has been fascinating to watch Leo XIV emerge as not just a kind of pop culture reference point or totem to be cited (Francis was often name-checked this way) but as a kinetic force in global conversation. Given the state of things, we need global figures of gravitas and values, even better if they have real wisdom behind what they are saying. So news of Leo’s illness was, it seemed to me, a tremor with potentially Richter Scale implications. That not only has the worst not come to pass but instead we’ve had the best of outcomes announced is something to really be grateful for. Humanity, it seems to me, is entering one of its irregular but cyclical phases where the pace of change — technological, social, and geopolitical — outstrips the ability of previously settled norms and received wisdom to cope. Such periods – and I think the first decades of the last century were a similar such time – throw into question the viability of all kinds of institutions. And many of ours have been straining to breaking point for a few years now. The papacy has the power and the potential to be a steadying pole in all of this. That’s my hope, anyway. It’s a lot to freight the office with, though it is arguably its ultimate purpose from its founding, to be a steadying rock on which all that matters can be anchored. It’s also, of course, an intolerable weight of responsibility to place on a single man. But I am encouraged to have hope in – and for – Leo. The apostle whom he succeeds, after all, was famously unequal to some moments, failed some tests of faith, and resiled from taking the road which led ultimately to the circus on Vatican hill. Human frailty and limitations, of health, of character, of temper, can open us to Christ, whose strength is greatest in our weakness, so St. Paul learned. That gives me hope, and I am sure it consoles Leo, too. And so I will continue to pray for him. Because we need apostles of rock right now. Here’s the news. Subscribe The News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued yesterday a new document “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” It’s not a short document, and it is at pains to stress this isn’t a doctrinal note from the dicastery, either. Rather, it brings together reflections on an important issue from the Church around the world. Some of it I actually found really rather powerful. It is, however, 25,000, which is a lot for a busy reader to get through on a weekday. So, you can read our busy reader’s summary right here. — News broke yesterday of an Oct. 22 meeting of U.S. bishops with President Donald Trump. The meeting was organized by an official at the Heritage Foundation, according to several sources close to the meeting. Video of several U.S. bishops praying in the Oval Office over President Trump was posted on social media Thursday afternoon, first by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin, and then by the official twitter.com account of the Archdiocese of Denver. The meeting has drawn sharp criticism because of its proximity to the upcoming midterm Congressional elections, in which Democrats are widely expected to win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains closely contested. Sources close to the bishops’ conference told The Pillar that some USCCB senior officials were surprised by the existence of the meeting when video of it first emerged online. And a source close to conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City told The Pillar that the archbishop was “deeply frustrated” by the occasion of the meeting. An official conference spokesperson told The Pillar that the meeting was “not organized with or by the USCCB” and was “not affiliated with the conference.” You can read the whole story here. — The next National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis in 2029, a return to the city that hosted the last gathering in 2024. You read it here first. By here, I don’t mean this newsletter, I mean at The Pillar. We broke the story this week. It’s a big deal, in as much as the last congress was a roaring success and the next installment has the potential to be a real focal point for evangelizing efforts in the coming years. Read all about it here. — As Pope Leo prepares for the longest trip of his pontificate, Church leaders in Uruguay say the pontiff will encounter a highly secularized culture, in a country with a very different Catholic history than many of its South American neighbors. The nation has not had a papal visit since 1988, and leaders who spoke with The Pillar say it has a dire need for evangelization, even amid the prospect of a small revival in faith. This is real reporting on the Church in the country, and frankly a story you simply are not going to be able to read anywhere else. Read the whole thing. — The Archdiocese of Detroit announced this week a plan that would see the vast majority of its parish priests reassigned next summer, amid a restructuring process expected to dramatically shrink the number of parishes in the archdiocese. Archbishop Edward Weisenburger said this week that the plan “asks much of our priests,” but is a “sacrifice they are making as brothers of one, unified presbyterate.” The thing is, as JD pointed out in an analysis yesterday, pastors of parishes have a legal right to stability in office, so the only way this kind of wholesale reassignment goes ahead is if all of the archdiocesan clergy agree to resign. That creates its own kind of legal issues, though, and re-raises longstanding questions about the effectiveness of canonical due process protections for priests when dealing with coercive exercises in authority. Read the whole thing here. — More than three months after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its decree declaring the excommunication of the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X, questions remain about the full effects of the society’s schism. Specifically, the DDF’s July claim that marriages witnessed and confessions heard by SSPX priests are now invalid remains contested — and it emerged this week it appears that the Vatican’s own legal experts don’t agree. You can read my whole analysis of the situation and what it means here. All I would add is that the DDF’s undeveloped, some would say unsubstantiated, claim about the invalidity of some SSPX sacraments came in their July Explanatory Note on the schismatic consecrations by the society that month. It touches directly on both papal acts of governance — indeed it purports to nullify them — and the most intimate pastoral encounters possible in a parish setting. If there is one aspect of the Francis-era style of governance I would like the curia to finally cut out, root and branch, it would be these attempts to try to effect extraordinarily sensitive legislative acts via a note. — At least a dozen French bishops have spoken out following an eruption of violence on the country’s streets Oct. 17. Not surprisingly, they unanimously condemned the violence, but the length and content of their interventions varied significantly. Several sought to distinguish between the actions of rioters and what they suggested were the legitimate concerns of peaceful young protesters. Many also evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, suggesting it offered a powerful counter-image to the scenes of looting and destruction. A number of bishops also stressed their solidarity with law enforcement officials who struggled to contain the disorder, as well as the owners of the roughly 3,000 damaged or looted businesses. What’s the background to the nationwide unrest that the French media calls “les violences du 17 octobre”? And what exactly are the bishops saying? Read all about it here. — A Polish bishop called for the firm defense of unborn children as well as compassion for their mothers this week, as the lower house of Poland’s parliament passed two bills seeking to liberalize the country’s abortion laws. The bill on decriminalizing assistance in an abortion passed by 217 votes to 213, while the abortion in cases of fetal abnormality bill passed by 233 to 203, thanks to the government’s majority in the lower house. Both bills will now move to the Polish Senate, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling coalition has a larger majority. The fetal abnormality bill is symbolically significant because if it became law, it would effectively overturn a 2020 ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that a 1993 law permitting abortion for a severe and irreversible disability or a life-threatening incurable disease was unconstitutional. Read the whole story here. Subscribe **[The St. Paul Center App | Bible Study On-The-Go Read and understand the Bible with St. Paul Center’s new app! With today’s leading Catholic Scripture scholars as your guides, the St. Paul Center app empowers you to read the Bible](https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=pillar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=applaunch)** from the heart of the Church. Download the app for free at either the Apple or the Google app stores. https://stpaulcenter.com/app That’s entertainment I have written before about my deep and sincere reservations about the celebrity exorcist subculture which has taken root in American Catholicism. And, because I am very ill at ease with the entire thing, I try to keep a weather eye on the phenomenon without being drawn into the kind of online back-and-forth which these figures sometimes generate. Earlier this week, JD noted that one such celebrity exorcist type, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has undertaken, on the request of his bishop, a year’s fast from interviews and public speaking. I’m sure that will be salutary for him, if for no other reason than that receiving with docility requests from one’s rightful ecclesiastical superiors always comes with graces. Then a second thing happened this week which caught my eye. Apparently, another fixture in the celebrity exorcist world, Fr. Carlos Martins, has initiated a lawsuit against two lay men — apparently associates of Rippenger, though I am unclear in what way, exactly — for allegedly defaming him and his ministry on a podcast. It seems the suit was initiated nearly a year ago and is now pending. At issue, I read, is that the two men described Martins on a podcast as “not who he says he is” with regard to his exorcism ministry and that he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” These statements Martins considers to be false and defamatory and, his suit claims, “directly affected the sale and reception of [his] The Exorcist Files book that was newly released at the time these episodes aired.” I don’t want to get too into the weeds of the details here, but a couple of things struck me about all this.

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There’s a Reason That Netflix’s Ad Business Has Underwhelmed

Somewhat lost in the company’s slew of firings and engagement warnings over the past few weeks was the fact that Netflix is scaling back its ad forecast for 2026 from $3 billion to $2.7 billion. That’s despite the fact that: CTV is growing by 14-15% this year This year saw a monster upfront Netflix is the biggest streamer out there this side of YouTube, and was the platform that for years brands were supposedly dying to be a part of In other words, that’s an alarming pull-back from Netflix. A Wall Street analyst I spoke with last week was blunt, calling Netflix’s ad business “disappointing.” To me, a red flag on the ad front is that Netflix has never revealed how many ad-supported subscribers it has. Because if I know anything about how big companies work, if they have a positive number that makes them look really good - they tend to share it. (How many subs does go90 have right now? We’re not saying just yet. How are ads going on ChatGPT? Oh, a billion run rate - I see). Yes, to date Netflix has shared some fuzzy ad numbers, such as the idea that the company’s ad tier ‘reaches’ 250 million users globally.’ Here’s why that figure gives me pause: a)they lead with global, and b) they don’t explain how they are calculated. (Are they based on average people in each room? Surveys of some kind?). Regardless, some insiders say that Netflix’s ad tier is scaling nicely - others not so much. Either way, one of Netflix’s biggest challenge on the ad front appears to have been its starting point. Remember, when Netflix launched ads in 2022, it had 73 million subs in the US and Canada. That’s 73 million people who were used to Netflix with zero ads. And when the ad product rolled out, the company clearly was going after new users - a limited pool of potential subscribers by default. That focus seems to have changed over time, as Netflix has tried to convert longtime subscribers to the ad tier. Historically Netflix subscribers are very sticky. But is the company’s low churn a problem? Not necessarily, according to Antenna data. Rather, Netflix’s consumer loyalty is a bit of a double-edged sword. “Netflix is the one streamer which actually has seen substantial “trade downs” but has much lower ‘win backs,’ said Antenna founder Jonathan Carson (win-backs being people who were on the ad-free plan, cancelled, then rejoined on the ad plan). “Netflix has lower churn and so has less opportunity to win back old subs with a lower cost plan option.” This all might explain why Netflix has been so slow to roll out all of these table stakes targeting options until just this week. It likely didn’t have enough users to carve up into various targets. etc. However, what really hit Netflix’s ad business was Amazon’s move a few years ago to turn on advertising for Prime Video by default. Suddenly the market was awash in premium inventory, and Netflix was playing catch-up on multiple fronts. Thus, the streaming giant appears to still be figuring out if if wants lead in ‘programmatic TV,’ or premium ‘upfront’ TV sales. “The CTV market now sorts into three businesses, and Netflix is not the leader of any of them,” wrote analyst Jack Myers. Ouch. So how does Netflix ratchet up its ads business? Get the next NFL package You’re gonna have to wait until 2030 unless one of the bigger media companies like Skydance opts out, but the easiest (not cheapest) way for Netflix to become a huge TV ads contender is to get one of the regular NFL packages, ideally Sunday afternoons. That way it can sell ads to its whole U.S. subs base overnight. Go FAST This one is risky, because to program a compelling FAST channel, you’d likely have to take some older Netflix exclusive shows and make them available for free to non-subscribers. But FASTs, for better or worse, are ad-inventory machines. Go full UGC I’m not sure I see this happening. There is something already off about Netflix carrying podcasts and shows for creators. The experience sticks out in what is such a produced, and generally non-communal environment. But Netflix could open up its platform by allowing creators to upload videos without having to be approved by the service. But that opens a whole other can of worms (policing brand safety, copyright infringement, overall quality). Make a huge RMN Deal I was going to suggest something crazy, such as ‘instead of buying Warner Brothers, Netflix should buy Target. But the company doesn’t want to be in the brick and mortar business. Yet for Netflix’s ad business to compete in an Amazon world, it needs to be able to connect ad exposures to shopping. What if, instead of letting Amazon target Netflix viewers with its DSP, Netflix inked a deal with Target, or even took control of Roundel, and created its version of the Amazon full-funnel for brands? Price us out. I hope they don’t do this, but Netflix’s price increases - while significant - haven’t been enough to push long-term customers out of the ad-free tier. But if they made those prices so prohibitive, it could push large swaths of consumers to trade down. Then again, that could also dent engagement - as binging becomes much less appealing once you bring ads into the equation. Or, they could just launch a bunch of hit shows and maybe everyone will quickly forget all this angst. More from Amazon unBoxed A few weeks ago, I recorded two podcasts live at Amazon’s unBoxed event in San Francisco. I was able to go really deep with several brand partners about how Amazon’s various data and ad products work - particularly the under appreciated Amazon Marketing Cloud. First, I talked with Laura Abadias Velilla, of the Amazon specialty agency Amerge, along with Amazon’s own Charlotte Maines, Vice President, Devices Content & Advertising, about how the two partners helped a very specific printer company Epson launch into a brand new category - high end projectors. It’s a great example of how brands connect audience data across platforms to make budget deployment decisions. Next, I chatted with Monks VP Head of Digital Investment for North America Tom Burchill about how the agency actually brought in data from Linkedin to help target B2B customers across various Amazon properties for the brand Quicken. Check it out: Check these out, or just listen:

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Safran To Divest Cabin Business

Safran launches the sale of its $2.24 billion cabin business as the French aerospace group sheds its aircraft interiors unit.

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What's that 1912 home on Commercial in south Salem turning into?

Crews remodeled an office space and are building a coffee shop on the east side of the property along Commercial Street in south Salem.

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Excited Apple fans camp outside stores ahead of new iPhone Duo release

Apple's first foldable device goes on sale in just hours.

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Kansas manufacturing business responds to candidates’ conflicting accounts of tariff effects

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The two major party candidates for U.S. Senate diverged in a debate Wednesday night on whether tariffs were helping or hurting a Salina manufacturing business they both visited. A spokesperson for the business, however, denied U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s claim that tariffs were contributing to its growth. Tim Henry, chief financial […]

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Eisenkot offers hawkish alternative to Netanyahu for Israeli PM

By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Reserved, media-shy, and a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot presents a clear contrast to

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Global stocks wobble as AI fears grow; retail sales in Great Britain fall in September as shoppers cut back

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Pine and Mingo business owners seek answers from city council over construction impact

Over the past five weeks, several businesses near Pine and Mingo have watched their sales plummet upwards of 75% as a result of nearby road construction.

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Marlins Could Target Veteran Free Agent Due to New CBA

With a salary floor almost certain for next season, Miami should make an offer to Ian Happ

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Packers Express Interest in Another Colts Defensive Tackle

As Indianapolis begins a fire sale, Green Bay is aggressively hunting for veteran interior pressure to bolster its defensive front and solidify a serious Super Bowl push.

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Chicago business leaders push back against mayor's revived head tax proposal

Under the plan, a company with 500 employees would pay $150,000 per year - a cost Johnson described as "a drop in their ocean of resources."

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Refusal of Care Laws: A Threat to Both Patient Health and States’ Protection of Abortion Access

What You Can Do To Put Patients First In Your State Across the country, people are being denied the health care they want or need, not for medical or professional reasons, but because of the personal beliefs of the health care provider or the institution’s affiliation. Denials range from abortion care (including miscarriage care), to […]

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