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On the Record: Council member Sheneika Smith on her reelection bid, faith and the Clark Sisters
Asheville City Council member Sheneika Smith has run and won in her last two bids for Council. This time around, she faces five other candidates, the majority of whom have served in elected government positions.
Spooky Mad Science Expo Returns to Alexandria Oct. 17
Alexandria, VA - Alexandria will officially celebrate a little spooky science this fall. Mayor and City Council are expected to join Chrysalis Development
Pam Burka resigns from Charleston City Council, citing health concerns
Charleston City Council is looking to replace a member who announced her resignation earlier this week.Pam Burka - who represented Ward 18 which encompasses Kan
Penn Entertainment breaks ground on Iowa casino
Penn Entertainment will break ground on Monday for a new land-based Hollywood-branded casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, as it replaces its adjacent Ameristar Coun
Canada's major General Contractors unite to raise awareness about mental health problems and illnesses and prevent suicide across the construction industry
This September, during National Suicide Prevention Month, the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC) is launching an industry-wide suicide prevention campaign Looking Out For Each Other to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help construction workers, supervisors and leaders recognize that mental health is essential to a safer industry.
Diesel prices near $6 push timber industry to brink
American Loggers Council Executive Director Scott Dane discusses how soaring diesel prices are impacting the timber industry, raising operating costs to unsustainable levels.
Small Business Opportunity Week Returns September 21-25
Read Small Business Opportunity Week Returns September 21-25 by Georgia Business Council for SaportaReport here.
The Legal and Political Impact of Iran’s UN Nuclear Referral
For the first time in 20 years, Iran’s nuclear file has been officially referred back to the United Nations Security Council.On Wednesd ...
Willy Street businesses warn recovery far from over after Madison council rejects relief
Williamson Street business leaders say reopening the street has not meant a return to normal, one day after the Madison Common Council rejected $75,000 in proposed relief for businesses impacted by this summer’s two-week encampment.
O’Gorman motivated for 48th Dakota Bowl
SIOUX FALLS (KELO) – The Dakota Bowl is one of the biggest football games of the year for O’Gorman High School, which is something future Knights are taught from a young age. “I think our players, starting with all six of the guys that we had here today, that started our council, were kindergartners that […]
Willy Street businesses warn recovery far from over after Madison council rejects relief
The proposed Williamson Street Business Stabilization Support Program would have made money available to as many as 30 businesses directly impacted by the encampment near Williamson and Baldwin streets.
Prop 40 is dividing CA labor unions and experts argue the fight goes well beyond a billionaire tax
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West is spearheading Proposition 40, arguing the tax is necessary to offset major federal health care cuts. But the opposition includes groups that have often found themselves politically aligned with organized labor, including the California Teachers Association, California Professional Firefighters and the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California.
Madison council rejects Willy Street business relief proposal
The proposal was tied to businesses still dealing with the aftermath of the Ruiz shooting.
How 9/11 changed NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin's life and set her on a path to politics
Tyler reduces NET Health funding to $50K, citing agency’s reserves
The Tyler City Council approved a $287 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year in a 4-2 vote, cementing a 75% funding cut to the region’s local public health department.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math … STEM in action at next Placer County Navy League meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League is meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Journey tribute band at Blackmon on Saturday
Area residents wanting some high-powered musical entertainment should journey to the Blackmon Amphitheatre for the latest Surry Arts Council Summer Concert Series show.
Jacksonville council shuts door on neighborhood storage locker proposal
Citizens speak out, and unanimous council cites city’s historic charm and community backlash in voting to quash business plan that also included retail The Jacksonville City Council said no to […]
Mayor Helena Moreno wants S&WB merged with City Hall by 2028. See details.
Moreno on Wednesday led the first meeting of a newly reconstituted S&WB governing board, which serves at her pleasure and will be expected to carry out the priorities of the mayor and City Council.
Allina Health doctors file 10-day strike notice
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dr. Saul Singh, bargaining team member for the Doctors Council SEIU, about the strike notice.
Community members raise concerns about Flock cameras, New Chauncey
The addition of Flock cameras and updates to the New Chauncey neighborhood plan led to community concerns being voiced at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
UN hails Libya election deal as Security Council urges Libyans to seize the moment
The UN Security Council has welcomed a breakthrough agreement between Libya's rival political blocs, calling it "an important step" towards the country's first national elections in over a decade – while pressing all sides to move quickly from paper to practice.
Walton: Mental health resources are economic infrastructure
Melissa Walton of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council examines how behavioral health investments can support Oklahoma County's growth and workforce.
Tarrant passes 1-year moratorium on data center business licenses
At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Tarrant city leaders passed a temporary moratorium against approving business licenses for data centers.
Can Your Business Afford a Cyberattack? - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Rieva Lesonsky – Most small business owners know a cyberattack could disrupt their operations. But they may not realize just how expensive that disruption could be. Verizon Business’s 2026 Breach Impact Study (BIS) looked at about 70,000 cyber insurance claims, of which more than half (38,000) were paid to policyholders to cover insurable cyber incidents from January […]
Your Holiday Shopping Season Playbook: What to Do Now - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Barbara Weltman – The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season runs from November 1 through December 31. Last year, an NRF survey found that 42% of consumers planned to begin holiday shopping before November. Will this year be different? And what will consumers on average spend? Last year, sales were strong, surpassing the prior […]
Mental health survey finds Yampa Valley residents struggle with loneliness, substance use disorders
The Steamboat Springs City Council heard a sobering assessment of behavioral health in the Yampa Valley on Tuesday: Despite strong awareness of local resources and a reputation for community support, many residents still face loneliness,...
Council leans toward denying Springfield behavioral health campus annexation
Councillors did not vote on the annexation at the meeting but considered whether the planned crisis stabilization center and behavioral health hospital are consistent with the city’s plans for the area, which is designated for light industrial uses.
Madison Common Council rejects business stabilization program for Williamson Street businesses
MADISON (WKOW) — The Madison Common Council rejected a business stabilization program that would have provided money to customer-facing businesses in the Williamson Street area.
Madison council rejects funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Madison council votes on funding tied to police oversight and business recovery after deadly shooting
The Madison Common Council is deciding Tuesday night on two money requests tied to the deadly police shooting on Williamson Street this summer and its aftermath.
Allegheny County Council proposes bill that could regulate AI use in political campaign materials
Members of Allegheny County Council on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require political candidates to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in campaign materials, an effort aimed at preventing voters from being misled by AI-generative content. If passed, the ordinance would establish disclosure requirements for AI-generated campaign content used
Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thous...
Dripping Springs business owners advocate for wayfinding signs
New wayfinding signs and gateway monuments may soon be installed along Hwy. 290 following a 3-2 vote by the Dripping Springs City Council at a Sep. 1 meeting.
Creators Mean Business: Why This Growing Buyer Community Matters and What Exhibitors Need to Know
In this Exhibitor Town Hall, members of the NAB Show Creator Council share firsthand insights into how creators discover and evaluate technology.
As measles cases rise, Lancaster County officials point to information gap
Communication and information-sharing among agencies could be better with regard to Lancaster County’s measles outbreak, officials said during a recent Lancaster County Health Advisory Council meeting.
There is room for improvement in information-sharing about measles outbreak, officials say
Communication and information-sharing among agencies could be better with regard to Lancaster County’s measles outbreak, officials said during a recent Lancaster County Health Advisory Council meeting.
Florida IAM Members Focus on Political Mobilization at Fall Conference
The IAM's Florida State Council recently held its fall conference, bringing together union leaders and delegates to focus on political education, voter mobilization, and strengthening the voice of working families across the state. Led by President Mike Phillips, the conference emphasized the importance of supporting pro-labor candidates and increasing member participation in the political process.
Six decades of politics (but little government)
The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share
Publish council changes legal advice, Surrey politicians say
The government says Surrey will not be affected by a review of plans to merge councils in England.
Two well-known local political figures join the 2027 race for Knoxville mayor
The candidacies of Beau Hawk and Amelia Parker introduce an interesting dynamic to the race because both have emphasized progressive priorities.
Lawmaker wrongly blamed for name-twin politician's hospital outburst
A Kaohsiung-based legislator spoke out late Monday to quell a wave of internet wrath, after netizens apparently confused him with a Taipei City councilor of the same name who was accused of an angry outburst at a hospital.
Polanski faces Green rival in his pursuit of Keir Starmer’s old seat
Hamza Chowdhury says most of his fellow Green Camden councillors back him to contest 8 October byelection
Iran Dismisses Push to Refer Nuclear File to UNSC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned US and Israeli attempts to pressure the UN nuclear chief and pave the way for referring Iran’s nuclear file to the UN Security Council, warning that Tehran will take necessary measures in response to any such move.
How to vote absentee ahead of November election; MATA board overhauled
This week, the Memphis City Council appointed new members to MATA's board of directors, new Shelby County officials were sworn in and more.
Cincinnati Council returns from recess. Here's what's on the agenda
From surveillance technology to nuisance bars to parking lot security, here are a few of the ordinances, motions and discussions to expect at City Hall over the next few weeks.
Sophia Klein withdraws from North Platte City Council race, citing hostile political environment
Citing an increasingly hostile local political climate, Ward 1 candidate Sophia Klein has withdrawn her challenge against longtime incumbent Jim Nisley.
Armed man attacks Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, several injured
An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
Armed man attempts to attack Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton
An armed individual attacked Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton injuring multiple people at the Canfield Fair.
Business Notes: Norfolk honored for financial reporting; 6 appointed to Hampton Roads GO Virginia council
View business milestones in Hampton Roads.
National report shows Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers reach 40% of U.S. counties
Centerstone is the largest nonprofit behavioral health care system in the United States. The National Council's report shows mental health care is more easily accessible and is resulting in
New Hampshire Sept. 8 primary: Full list of candidates on the Seacoast
New Hampshire's primary election will include contested battles for U.S. Senate and House, governor, executive council and state lawmakers.
Pete Buttigieg talks unions, Brent Spence Bridge at Labor Day picnic
Buttigieg, a potential presidential candidate in 2028, spoke about affordability, gerrymandering and the Brent Spence Bridge at the Labor Day picnic.
Greek PM pledges tax cuts as Athens eyes spring election
Vote would come just weeks before Athens assumes the rotating presidency of the EU Council
Colorado Politics Calendar Sept. 7-13
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Politics Unusual: NYC Council Education Chair Eric Dinowitz, NY State Courts Officer Bobby Keane
In this episode of Politics Unusual, Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.
Frederick Health gets $150,000 to offer free newborn visitations
Frederick Heath will receive $150,000 from the Frederick City Council to offer free in-home nurse visits for families with newborns.
‘Tailgater of the Game’ returns to K-State football
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A local non-profit is bringing back its annual “Tailgater of the Game” program for the 2026 K-State football season. The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) is giving tailgaters the chance to win prizes and get special recognition. The program will return at the Wildcats home opener against Nicholls State University. Staff with the […]
CM Thomas-Henry, SBS promote city’s updated Business Owner Bill of Rights in Corona
Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry joined SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya in Corona to promote SBS's updated Business Owner Bill of Rights.
Directors Council names Marvin DeJear interim executive director
The Directors Council has named board chair Marvin DeJear interim executive director as Jerrica Marshall has stepped down from the role after three years to pursue a new professional opportunity in Omaha. The Directors Council, formed in 2004, is a coalition of local diverse senior-level organizational leaders who collaborate to serve Central Iowa with an emphasis…
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has been endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the IAM Union’s Michigan Machinists Council. EMILYs List endorsed Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks for Michigan lieutenant governor. Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has endorsed Rebecca Amidon, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s open 32nd […]
Law and Justice Is Weak... But the Right Can Rule in Poland
‘Law and Justice has always been a centre-right party, a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists…a pro-American group supporting the Republican Party…and situated within the spectrum of the “traditional” political divide. In recent years, movements have emerged in Polish politics that have challenged Law and Justice’s hegemony on the right.’
Alabama STEM Council Launches Improved Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard
The Alabama STEM Council of the Alabama Department of Workforce has launched a new and improved Alabama Math and Science Proficiency Data Dashboard, providing parents, educators and workforce partners with a clearer view of how Alabama students are performing in key STEM subject areas. The dashboard presents the most recent Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) […]
Women on parole face higher rates of mental health, housing challenges
Women on parole report higher rates of housing instability, poor health and serious mental health and substance use disorders than men on parole and than women who weren’t on parole, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice.
Smart Glasses, Smarter Small Businesses: AI Wearables Are Becoming an Entrepreneurial Tool - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For entrepreneurs and small businesses, valuable technologies eliminate friction. Various digital tools are helping small businesses eliminate steps, and accomplish a task or project more efficiently, in less time, and at lower cost. AI-powered smart glasses are helping small business owners eliminate operational downtime, automate content creation, and improve workplace accessibility, […]
ICYMI: AFP-NH, NFIB Host Business Roundtable
Manchester, NH — In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted a discussion with New Hampshire businesses to discuss the state’s business environment and the challenges they face. Participants included: John Stephen, Stephen Group in Manchester and NH Executive Councilor Gino Baroni, Trident Group in Salem […]
Division II equipping coaches, athletic trainers with Mental Health First Aid training
Division II governance and membership services has officially announced its collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to better support the mental well-being of student-athletes by offering Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education training to members across the division.
PARCA to host Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter for speaker series
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama is hosting Cook Political Report's Amy Walter as part of its 2026 speaker series
A CT community transformed a once barren wasteland. How it became a food, entertainment and housing mecca.
A City Council member who lives in the area said the work has greatly improved the quality of life for residents; others say it’s now a destination for visitors from three states.
City council approves new lakefront entertainment district
The Lake Charles City Council unanimously approved a new entertainment district for the city’s lakefront that will include 10 restaurants, a mini amphitheater and outdoor recreation space near North Beach.
NYC health commissioner grilled over city's response to Legionnaires' disease outbreak
Local residents and local leaders came to City Council chambers to push for answers about the source of the outbreak and how well cooling towers were inspected.
City health chief defends agency, mayor over Legionnaires'
The outbreak sickened 94 people and 11 people died.
City health chief defends agency, mayor over Legionnaires'
The outbreak sickened 94 people and 11 people died.
Repression of political opposition surges in post-election Zambia
Following Zambia’s contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country, according to a UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
County Launches Grant to Help East County Small Businesses
The Board of Supervisors has approved a new $300,000 one-time County grant to boost East County small businesses through the East County Economic Development Council’s Empower East County Business Fund Revolving Loan Fund.
Current LSU football stars embrace NFL players returning to college
LSU football's leadership council gave head coach Lane Kiffin the thumbs up to add former NFL signees.
New literacy law brings science-of-reading training to hundreds of…
Oklahoma is beginning to implement a major overhaul of its approach to reading instruction after years of dismal literacy outcomes, with hundreds of…
OPELIKA REVOKES TOP SHELF’S BUSINESS LICENSE
Owner closes store ahead of decision BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget and revoked the business license of Top Shelf Alternatives during its Sept. 1 meeting. Top Shelf license revokedThe council held a public due process hearing on the revocation of Top Shelf Alternative’s business […]
Poland Council recognizes two business owners for beautification efforts
On Tuesday, September 1, Poland Village Council’s Town One Range One Committee recognized two business owners for their efforts in beautification, specifically related to America 250 celebrations.
Soho Business Alliance opposes Tampa’s flood relief project, proposes alternative
The City of Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project is scheduled to go before city council again later this week.
Business Council applauds, State looking at appeal, after Climate Superfund Act ruling
A U.S. District Court Judge blocked New York's 2024 Climate Change Superfund Act this week, saying the State could not impose financial penalties to fossil fue
SGC starts year without VP of business and finance
The Ithaca College Student Governance Council is starting the 2026-27 academic year without a vice president of business and finance. The vice president of business and finance is responsible for distributing funds to student organizations.
Watch CNBC's full interview with President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology's Sacks
David Sacks, President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology co-chair, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss AI regulation and growth.
LZ Sees Surprising Result in Search for Dark Matter
Key Takeaways Dark matter is the mysterious substance that accounts for the vast majority of matter in our universe. LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) is a world-leading dark matter detector and specializes in searching for WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles. A new LZ study found one particle interaction that is difficult to explain with known background processes and could potentially have been caused by a WIMP. LZ continues to run to see if additional data strengthens or weakens the hint of a dark matter interaction. For the better part of a century, people have been trying to understand dark matter. This invisible substance makes up roughly 85% of the mass in the universe but has never been directly detected. Determining exactly what it is remains one of the biggest questions about our world. Now, a new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has recorded a single particle interaction that researchers have great difficulty explaining with known background signals from normal matter. The result does not yet meet the statistical threshold required to claim a discovery, but is the most compelling hint of dark matter reported by the experiment to date. LZ is an international collaboration of 250 scientists and engineers from 39 institutions. The detector is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and operates nearly one mile below ground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. The experiment uses 10 tonnes of ultrapure liquid xenon to search for dark matter and is optimized to look for WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles. The results were presented in a scientific talk at the 2026 TeV Particle Astrophysics conference in Japan. The paper will be released on the online repository arXiv and submitted to the journal Physical Review Letters. “We’re very intrigued to see this event in the data, in the region where we expect dark matter to show up and the competing backgrounds are very low,” said Rick Gaitskell, a professor at Brown University and the spokesperson for LZ. “With only one event, we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. We are not claiming to have seen dark matter. But we have seen something interesting that we want to share with the scientific community for their input.” The LZ collaboration studies experimental data in batches. In the new result, researchers analyzed 220 live days of data collected between March 2023 and April 2024. The collaboration had previously searched this dataset for faint signals from the simplest kinds of WIMP interactions. The new analysis searched for a broader range of possible WIMP interactions that could deposit more energy in the detector. LZ is particularly sensitive to such signals while also minimizing false positives. “This was a detailed study in a region we hadn’t explored within this dataset, and we spent months of additional effort to understand all the possible causes of background events,” said Sam Eriksen, a senior research associate at the University of Bristol in the U.K. and lead author of the study. “We understand our detector and the backgrounds so well that even a single outstanding event, like the one we found, is important. We expect dark matter events to be extremely rare, so only a handful could mark the first detection of WIMP dark matter.” If the anomalous event was caused by dark matter, the WIMP that generated it would likely have a mass of at least 200 GeV/c2 (gigaelectronvolts), or more than 200 times the mass of a proton. It would also suggest a specific type of interaction between WIMPs and ordinary matter beyond the simplest model. The LZ results have not reached “5-sigma” significance, the statistical threshold considered a discovery in physics. The new analysis is 2.6 sigma, meaning there is approximately a 0.5% chance that the event could be explained by known backgrounds. With additional data, researchers can test whether the finding continues to grow in significance or fades away. LZ has already accumulated the world’s largest dark matter dataset and will continue to accrue WIMP search data at SURF, substantially improving their search statistics. LZ searches for dark matter by looking for signature flashes of light from energy deposited in the detector. The collaboration leverages multiple methods to prevent or account for particle interactions caused by normal matter. This includes the mile of rock that shields the detector from cosmic rays from space, a water tank and outer detectors that protect the central detector from background neutrons, and a suite of computational tools that disentangle particle interactions and reject dark matter mimics. “Outlier events in the data are not unexpected, but they usually stand out as a background of some kind when you look at them deeper,” said Aaron Manalaysay, a physicist at Berkeley Lab and the chair of LZ’s Institutional Board. “This is the first example in any experiment I’ve worked on of an outlier that appears valid in every way. Of course, we’re still twisting our brains trying to think if there’s a rare background mechanism we could’ve missed, but it’s thrilling to wonder if this could be the first hint of a dark-matter observation.” LZ is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of High Energy and Nuclear Physics, and the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science user facility. LZ is also supported by the Science & Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom; the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology; the Swiss National Science Foundation; the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics; and the Institute for Basic Science, Korea. Thirty-nine institutions of higher education and advanced research provided support to LZ. The LZ collaboration acknowledges the assistance of the Sanford Underground Research Facility. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.