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Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
Retiring from Farming

Start now to ensure your farm passes to the next generation Deborah Jeanne Post [caption id=attachment_11062 align=alignright width=405] Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet: “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” he says.[/caption] Roughly 70% of family-owned farms will transfer ownership withing the next two decades, according to data from to the USDA census. Only 30% of those will remain in the family. The number of farms in New York is shrinking as the size of farms increases. In other words, there are fewer farms in the state, but they’re much larger. This is why succession planning is so important for family farms. A farm represents not only a way to make a living but a legacy and family tradition. Many families want to preserve the small farm segment of agriculture and the values it represents. Passing the family farm to the next generation can’t be left to chance. And it shouldn’t be left for “the kids to figure out” after the older generation dies. Succession planning in agriculture isn’t like other types of business retirement planning or personal final planning. “Retirement from farming is atypical planning,” said Adam C. Howell, outreach director at Cornell’s NY FarmNet. “Most farmers, their assets and the way they live and survive in retirement is tied up in the equity in the farm. Those conversations must take place a lot earlier than they think. They’re dealing with something asset-heavy that may require a trust and tax planning.” NY FarmNet offers farmers free, confidential consultation services regarding financial and business management, and family, and mental health support for farmers in New York state. It’s a program of Cornell University in Ithaca. Howell urges farmers to begin the conversation early. Most family farms are run by generations with the oldest generation most involved and typically with fewer of the middle-aged adults and young adults involved. Some of the younger generation may have off-farm jobs and not live on the homestead. “Different people have different expectations on their legacy,” Howell said. “Intergenerational conflict and discussions can be difficult. It may be good to check with NY FarmNet or Ag Mediation to help mediate these conversations with a third party. A lot of farms have broken up because people can’t decide how to divide things.” New York State Agricultural Mediation Program is a USDA‑certified, free or low‑cost service for farmers. Fair is not always equal. A sole owner simply stating that he wants to divide things equally among his children may leave one-quarter of the farm operation to an adult child who moved away and hasn’t sat in a tractor for decades. The three adult children who have toiled on the farm for 30 years may need to buy out the fourth, non-farming sibling but cannot because all of their money is tied up in the equipment, land and stock that supports their livelihood. Their payrate may not allow them to set aside much to buy out the non-farming sibling. As a result, they may need to sell parts of the farm off in order to keep it. However, doing so may limit their ability to sufficiently support their families. The farm owner may need to bequeath more assets to the farming siblings because their efforts have kept the farm going and without those assets and their work, the farm will cease operations. Howell advises seeking professional help on tax and legal issues. Without it, families can be exposed to expensive problems and infighting. A third-party expert can help farm families navigate what is truly fair in the family’s succession plans. Beyond the practical aspects of inheritance, succession also relies upon planning who will operate the farm and how. “I think it’s important that farmers understand the means and methods of farming are always changing,” Howell said. For example, many young adult farmers earn a degree at a school such as Cornell, SUNY Cobleskill or Morrisville, work on a different farm for a while and then return to their family farm with big ideas on how to improve the farm — if only their dad and uncles will agree. Intergenerational conflict is often centered on newer ideas such agritourism, online marketing and shipping goods. “It causes conflict,” Howell said. “A lot of it comes down to communication and respect within the family. If no one in the family wants to take on farming, what we’ll see is older farmers start to help trusted managers buy into the farm.” The middle-aged generation, now in their 40s and 50s, often struggle with wresting the helm from their parents. Howell said that many older farmers don’t discuss with their grown children their vital business information such as vendors, ordering supplies, pricing, recordkeeping and farm planning. They even claim that “the kids” aren’t ready yet. These gaps in cross-training may cause significant problems even before the older generation dies, if there’s an illness or injury. Howell urges farmers to document these processes and cross-train others on the farm how to handle these areas “to make sure if one person is incapacitated, the entire operation is not at risk,” he said. Mark Modzeleski, financial adviser, financial planner and president at Legacy Wealth Advisors of NY in Syracuse, advises families to talk sooner than later about who should be operating the farm. “Someone is driving the farm,” he said. “Have you decided who? Be honest when you have that conversation. Who do they turn to when there’s a question? Or who has the potential to be leaders?” Planning for leadership continuity is vital. Unfortunately, talking like this can become fraught with emotions if it’s only the family involved. Modzeleski advised finding a third party who can help drive the conversation. “Invite the right people to the conversation who can get you from point A to point B,” he said. “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” It may take sitting down a few times with an estate planning attorney who specializes in farm transition, along with a tax professional and others who can help moderate and plan. Family members, owners and possibly, integral farm managers should attend the meetings. “Figure out what you want your legacy to be,” Modzeleski added.

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
HomePod Mini vs. HomePod Mini 2 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared

Apple yesterday announced the HomePod mini 2, introducing the compact smart speaker's first major hardware update in six years. The new model retains the original's spherical design, but adds an S10 chip, faster wireless connectivity, Sound Glow lighting, new Mac and home theater capabilities, and support for Siri AI in a future software update. The HomePod mini 2 costs $149 in the United States, $20 more than its predecessor's last Apple price of $129.

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Oct 14 • 8:14 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Former Buccaneers tight end Devin Culp signs with Browns

Former Buccaneers tight end Devin Culp has signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad after being released by Tampa Bay in September.

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Oct 14 • 8:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Student scientists warm up at home before heading to national science fair

Scientific research can be both time consuming and tedious when designing a project that can achieve meaningful and accurate results. Wrangell High School students were honored for doing just …

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Oct 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • wrangellsentinel.com
A robotics business is set to be bought with shares priced about 50% above the buyer's Oct. 12 close.

The deal also includes up to $10 million in equity financing; both transactions remain subject to closing conditions, with closings expected by October's end.

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Oct 14 • 7:30 AM EDT • Business • stocktitan.net
Canada's Purebread Plans to Acquire Caffè Artigiano's Cafe Business

Purebread Brands signed a letter of intent for a C$7.7 million stock acquisition of Caffè Artigiano’s cafe business and 27-location network.

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Oct 14 • 7:29 AM EDT • Business • dailycoffeenews.com
How to boost a child’s mental health

Experts say warning signs include changes in mood, behavior or physical symptoms.

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Oct 14 • 7:18 AM EDT • Health • wbay.com
Boosting children's mental health

Signs and symptoms of when you should consult your pediatrician or a mental health counselor.

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Oct 14 • 7:18 AM EDT • Health • wbay.com
Donald Menzel: Lying, stealing and cheating in American politics (guest opinion)

Lying, stealing and cheating — LSC — form a grim trio in American politics, with deep historical roots. The Founders spent long hours in Philadelphia debating how to design a government that would restrain ambitious leaders from lying, ste…

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Oct 14 • 7:05 AM EDT • Politics • reporterherald.com
Industry group head says Michigan's small businesses are stagnating

High fuel prices and added costs because of tariffs are making things difficult for a lot of people in Michigan. As Russ McNamara reports, that’s especially true for small businesses.

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Oct 14 • 6:42 AM EDT • Business • wemu.org
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Uber pay varies, falls below minimum wage in some US cities

A study reveals Uber drivers' earnings differ significantly between US cities, with some making less than minimum wage after expenses.

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Oct 14 • 5:53 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Smrithan Ravichandran wins 2026 laser science dissertation award

The University of Maryland graduate was honored for research exploring electron behavior in intense laser fields.

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Oct 14 • 5:29 AM EDT • Science • americanbazaaronline.com
AIPOCH Launches Open-Science, Making Research Easier to Follow, Learn From, and Share with .science Packages

/PRNewswire/ -- AIPOCH today announced the formal public release of AIPOCH Open-Science, an open-source AI research workbench designed to help more people...

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Oct 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • prnewswire.com
Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) Stock Has Average Price Target of $8.39 According to Brokerages

Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Hold" by the thirteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have assigned a hold recommendation

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Oct 14 • 4:29 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
Galderma Is Acquiring ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion

Galderma has signed to acquire ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion in a move that positions it deeper in the burgeoning dermatological skin care space.

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Oct 14 • 3:37 AM EDT • Health • wwd.com
Financial health scores ask nothing of banks. That is why they love them.

Learn about financial health scores and how they impact consumer finance. Are they beneficial or simply a façade for banks?

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Oct 14 • 3:30 AM EDT • Health • cuinsight.com
How Should Local Health Officers Respond to Measles Outbreaks?

A public health expert spoke with Governing about why cases are proliferating and how government officials should be working to address it.

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Oct 14 • 3:05 AM EDT • Health • governing.com
Two toolkits to stay in control of your family business

Discover two practical toolkits to keep your multigenerational family business aligned: governance agreements, councils, and clear exits.

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Oct 14 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • imd.org
Cadillac bets on Ugochukwu: the promise of F3

The American team signs the 19 year old New Yorker as a test driver for 2027, fulfilling its objective of having local talent.

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Oct 14 • 2:05 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Iran: Political infighting deepens as economic woes mount during war

Hardliners are stepping up pressure on Iran's government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal. The oil minister resigned, but that's doing little to ease the pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Oct 14 • 1:30 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
If Yankees don’t re-sign Jazz Chisholm Jr, this would likely be why

Why would the Yankees not re-sign Chisholm?

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Oct 14 • 1:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
He Was Reassigned to Equine Science. Then He Became China’s Only Undergraduate Farrier.

A 522 gaokao score almost left Fu Huadong with no college seat. He picked the one farrier track in his year and turned a cold major into a rare skill.

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Oct 14 • 1:01 AM EDT • Science • vocal.media
Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings

According to NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Chris Johnston, the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of signing forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year extension.Friedman appeared to be the first to break the news, followed just moments later by Johnston.Johnston wrote in a post on X, “Alex DeBrincat scored two goals tonight, and word […] The post Alex DeBrincat Signing Massive Extension With the Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 14 • 12:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Schneck Health Experts to Share Tips for Healthy Aging

The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special event, Live Well, Age Wisely, designed to empower individuals with practical tips and proven strategies for staying healthy, active, and feeling their best as they age. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Jennings County Public Library, located at 2375 IN 3 North Vernon, IN […]

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Oct 14 • 12:02 AM EDT • Health • crothersvilletimes.com
Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News

The waiting game surrounding Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs keeps stretching further, and the latest development doesn’t mark an end in sight.ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department completed its review of records tied to Jacobs’ case and determined that “certain records could be released with appropriate redactions.” An update […] The post Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 11:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bob Mackie's surprising cause of death is revealed

A death certificate reveals fashion icon Bob Mackie’s true cause of death, clarifying initial reports that the designer died of pneumonia.

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Oct 13 • 11:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Chiefs Move Thornton To IR Without Signing Another Receiver
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Oct 13 • 10:26 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
When it comes to France's public finances, the problem is politics

Rising yields signal trouble, but consensus for radical fiscal change remains elusive

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Oct 13 • 9:37 PM EDT • Politics • asia.nikkei.com
Commission approves live entertainment permit for one-man science and music show downtown ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Planning commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a conditional use permit for a building that will house Patrick Olson’s “The Art of Science,” which is expected to open in December or January.

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Oct 13 • 9:35 PM EDT • Science • thepalmspringspost.com
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Former Buccaneers Draft Pick Signs With Browns

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived their former seventh-round pick, Devin Culp, before his third NFL season, he cleared waivers and did not find a new team right out of the gate. However, before the Cleveland Browns‘ Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the team decided to sign the Bucs’ former tight end to their […] The post Former Buccaneers Draft Pick Signs With Browns appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 9:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Former Bengals quarterback Browning has new team

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning reportedly is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Oct 13 • 8:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers Sign Rookie Cornerback After Bears Win

The Green Bay Packers tried out three players on Monday after their Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears. They looked at two defensive backs and one defensive tackle. Their first move is to sign one of the defensive backs to the practice squad. According to the league transaction wire, the Packers signed cornerback Elijah […] The post Packers Sign Rookie Cornerback After Bears Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 8:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
97% of US soldiers complete brain health assessment

Medical professionals use the data to monitor soldiers' cognitive health throughout their military careers, allowing them to spot significant changes.

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Oct 13 • 8:30 PM EDT • Health • militarytimes.com
Emari Demercado signs with the Cowboys

Emari Demercado is on the move after signing with a new team.

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Oct 13 • 8:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Packers Coach Leaves Door Open for More OL Changes

The Green Bay Packers have started to find some continuity on their offensive line in the past couple of weeks, which has turned a 1-2 record into a 3-2 team. However, the team also has the injured Aaron Banks and recently signed Kevin Zeitler as a potential starter down the line. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich […] The post Packers Coach Leaves Door Open for More OL Changes appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 8:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UCF Baseball Only Playing Road Exhibition Games

To conquer the Big 12, Coach Rich Wallace is forcing the Knights out of their comfort zone with a travel-heavy fall slate designed to fix road woes.

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Oct 13 • 8:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Mix your favourite duardin with Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown

New rules from the upcoming Warhammer Age of Sigmar battletome.

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Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • warhammer-community.com
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Reply[EXM, STAR: REY] introduces Symbiosis , anAI-driven operating modeldesigned for enterprises integrating generative AI and agentic systems into their operating processes. Supported by adedicated platform, Symbiosisconnects strategy, portfolio management and execution, helping organisations align priorities...

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Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • afp.com
Wood BOE sets new school boundaries, discusses behavioral health

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education approved new elementary school attendance boundaries Tuesday evening but tabled a proposed $217,693.69 purchase of school signs to seek additional information and pricing. Additionally, they heard a presentation on student behavioral support. The approved boundaries will take effect for the 2027-28 school year at the new Vienna […]

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Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • newsandsentinel.com
Raptors’ Center Depth Gets A Major Boost From Jamarion Sharp

The Toronto Raptors made a roster move on Monday that points straight at where they feel thin. They signed seven-foot-five center Jamarion Sharp to a training camp deal and waived guard Chucky Hepburn in a corresponding move. That puts Raptors center depth back at the front of the conversation, with the Knicks game coming Tuesday …

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Oct 13 • 7:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Does a Russian lab worker’s death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat

Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker’s death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don’t see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic.

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Oct 13 • 7:32 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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Lando Norris makes big business move with investment in £500m hospitality company

The reigning Formula 1 champion has joined a £20million funding round for British hospitality platform Seat Unique

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Oct 13 • 7:19 PM EDT • Business • motorsport.com
Chargers sign former Bengals QB Jake Browning

The Chargers have signed former Bengals and Bucs quarterback Jake Browning.

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Oct 13 • 7:18 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kotek signs executive order to preserve health care access amid Medicaid cuts

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to preserve affordable healthcare access in the state.

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Oct 13 • 7:02 PM EDT • Health • koin.com
Analysing the Role of Summer Signing Dan Neil at Rangers

With Dan Neil making an exceptional start to life at Ibrox since joining Rangers from boyhood club Sunderland of the Premier League in the summer, we analyse his current role in the team.

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Oct 13 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Baldassarri Signs Extension With Team GoEleven For 2027 WSBK Season

Photos by Team GoEleven. Lorenzo Baldassarri has signed on for a second season with Team GoEleven, staying aboard the independent Ducati squad's Panigale V4-R in 2027 and extending a partnership that has quickly rebuilt the Italian's career. [cuttext][/cuttext] Currently sixth in the WorldSBK standings, the #34 has repaid a gamble that looked like a long shot when GoEleven signed him for 2026 to replace Andrea Iannone. “I had come from a difficult period where I lacked both confidence and result

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Oct 13 • 6:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fresno State healthcare grant brings $1.4M to Valley

Fresno State receives $1.4 million to expand healthcare training, digital technology and access to care in four Central Valley counties.

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Oct 13 • 6:47 PM EDT • Health • thebusinessjournal.com
Trump’s ‘golden age’ push hands top science honours to big tech. Will it work?

Top medals for big tech chiefs like Musk and Huang signal shift to market-driven research but Chinese analysts doubt viability of model.

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Oct 13 • 6:00 PM EDT • Science • scmp.com
Future aviators learn aircraft skills during local event

Girl Scouts from across Southwest Florida explored the world of aviation Saturday, climbing into airplane cockpits, learning aircraft marshalling signals and hearing firsthand from female pilots and paramedics during Girls

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Oct 13 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • floridaweekly.com
Famous And Innovative Duke Nukem, Quake Level Designer 'Levelord' Has Died

News of Richard Gray's death was shared online by his wife

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Oct 13 • 5:56 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
UVM Health watchdog turns its sights to Vermont’s broader healthcare system

Regulators can put pressure on a narrow slice of Vermont’s healthcare costs, but in their last report, independent liaisons open a conversation of how Vermont can reduce costs more evenly across the healthcare sector.

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Oct 13 • 5:45 PM EDT • Health • vtdigger.org
Scientists identify clues to making immunotherapy more effective against glioblastoma

Two new studies led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center provide new insight into how the immune system can successfully be activated against glioblastoma while revealing ...

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Oct 13 • 5:40 PM EDT • Science • medicalxpress.com
Chinatown businesses say teen fights, robberies are hurting business as crime rises

D.C. police seek two suspects after a man was robbed of designer shoes and a phone in Chinatown. Nearby workers describe recurring disturbances.

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Oct 13 • 5:20 PM EDT • Business • wjla.com
SBA, DOW Sign Agreement on Small Business Defense Capital

SBA and DOW have signed an agreement to expand defense industrial base small businesses' access to loans and equity investments.

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Oct 13 • 5:16 PM EDT • Business • executivegov.com
The 'Holy Grail' of baseball cards is up for auction

The rare T206 Wagner card could sell for over $3 million on October 25.

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Oct 13 • 5:02 PM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Patriots Sign Former Steelers Defensive Back

A former defensive back of the Pittsburgh Steelers is joining the New England Patriots.

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Oct 13 • 4:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be

President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming.

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Oct 13 • 4:42 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Eagles practice squad news: 2 players signed, 2 players cut

Ch-ch-ch-changes.

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Oct 13 • 4:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Bexar County commissioners back BAMC amid Methodist Healthcare's plans for Level II trauma center

The Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday reaffirming its support for Brooke Army Medical Center’s role in regional trauma care. The vote comes as Methodist Healthcare seeks designation as a Level II trauma facility — a move the court says could affect trauma case distribution and jeopardize BAMC’s mission without coordinated regional assessment.

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Oct 13 • 4:39 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Movers & Shakers: Odyssey Behavioral Health, Centerstone Name Chief Revenue Officers

Merakey names new CSO, CGO In August, national behavioral health and human support services provider Merakey named two new leaders to its

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Oct 13 • 4:28 PM EDT • Health • bhbusiness.com
Sebastian Fundora Aims High

Sebastian Fundora has his sights set on unifying the super welterweight division after taking care of business Saturday.

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Oct 13 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Justin Watson signed to Chiefs practice squad

Justin Watson is signing with the Chiefs' practice squad.

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Oct 13 • 4:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Celtics reportedly sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2 million extension, with a mutual option
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Oct 13 • 4:05 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Westville’s Simmons signs early with TU softball

Westville High School junior Lexi Simmons recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for the University of Tulsa and is the program’s first commitment from the class of

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Oct 13 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • cherokeephoenix.org
Former Raiders highest paid LB signs on with Colts

Last year he was the Raiders highest paid linebacker. And after going unsigned over the offseason, he just landed with the Colts.

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Oct 13 • 3:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Pharaoh Brown signed to roster

The Colts added depth to their tight end room on Tuesday.

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Oct 13 • 3:36 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Blackhawks Assign Lardis To Rockford, Clear Roster Space For Bedard

With Connor Bedard officially making his 2026-27 season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Chicago Blackhawks had to make a […]

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Oct 13 • 3:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece
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Oct 13 • 3:24 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Eric Deters reacts to White House saying it requested Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation as US Ambassador to Greece
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Oct 13 • 3:07 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates

iOS 27.2 beta 4 debuted today for developers, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other design updates.

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Oct 13 • 3:06 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
*POSTPONED* Behind the Science with Paleontologist and Curator of Dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano

***Due to speaker illness, this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in two weeks. If you registered for this program, please check your email for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience.*** Is the 21st Century the real Age of Dinosaurs? Today, more paleontologists are discovering more dinosaur fossils from more places in the world than ever before. Our understanding of these amazing creatures has leapt forward while their popularity has surged. Museums sit at the junction of these phenomena. The Smithsonian has been a center for dinosaur research for more than a century, and its collections include many iconic and scientifically important specimens. Today, Smithsonian researchers continue to discover new dinosaurs, but they are also uncovering more information about the ones we already know and love. New techniques and approaches allow them to investigate aspects of dinosaur biology, ecology, and evolution in ways that would have been inconceivable to early paleontologists. The result is an ever-improving understanding of dinosaurs as living, breathing, and thriving animals. This month, go behind the science with paleontologist Dr. Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the National Museum of Natural History as he discusses new discoveries at home and abroad, in the field and in the museum. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. ---------------- About the Series: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now!

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Oct 13 • 2:32 PM EDT • Science • naturalhistory.si.edu
Microsoft Fixes 1,118 Vulnerabilities in October Patch Tuesday and Introduces New Risk Cohorts

Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday briefing outlines 1,118 vulnerabilities across 15 risk groups, alongside a new approach designed to help security teams review large update releases.

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Oct 13 • 2:19 PM EDT • Technology • cybersecuritynews.com
AI Designs Computer Chips We Can't Understand — But They Seem to Work Really Well

Can we trust systems we don’t fully understand?

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Oct 13 • 1:51 PM EDT • Technology • zmescience.com
Marshall County schools host girls STEM event to spark interest in science

Fifth-grade girls from Marshall County Schools spent Tuesday getting hands-on with science, technology, engineering and math during a STEM day designed to spark

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Oct 13 • 1:33 PM EDT • Science • wtov9.com
LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami

The Miami Heat were hoping to sign LeBron James in the offseason. Instead, he chose Philly. Now, James is praising what the Heat have done. The post LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 13 • 1:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
WATCH: Trump addresses Guilfoyle resignation, intel sharing with Ukraine as he departs for Alaska
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Oct 13 • 1:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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2027 Workforce, Benefits, and Business Strategy Trends

Explore three workplace trends shaping 2027 and why employers are rethinking workforce, benefits, and business strategy.

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Oct 13 • 1:29 PM EDT • Business • cbiz.com
Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’

Independent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled.Kogan insisted the Independent Football Reg...

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Oct 13 • 1:25 PM EDT • Politics • sports.yahoo.com
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White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
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Oct 13 • 1:17 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Business Aviation Comes to Life at NBAA-BACE Through the Creator Studio Powered by Signature Aviation

Following its successful 2025 debut, at NBAA-BACE, the Creator Studio, Powered by Signature Aviation, returns as a central hub for storytelling, connection and conversation at the world’s most powerful business aviation event.

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Oct 13 • 12:57 PM EDT • Business • nbaa.org
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

Guilfoyle insisted she’ll “vigorously defend” herself.

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Oct 13 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Penn State Altoona hosts Smeal College of Business visit Oct. 20

Representatives from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business will visit Penn State Altoona on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.

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Oct 13 • 12:44 PM EDT • Business • psu.edu
Fox Entertainment, Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Sign Vertical Drama Deal

Fox takes a first-look option to develop original vertical series made under the Codeblack, Essence and Revolt brands into future film and television projects.

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Oct 13 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • hollywoodreporter.com
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Albertsons launches business review; seeks over $8B from Kroger

Company withdraws financial guidance as it seeks a “comprehensive turnaround plan”

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Oct 13 • 12:22 PM EDT • Business • supermarketnews.com
English soccer's regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case

The chair of English soccer’s regulatory body has said he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City | Upstate Red

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Oct 13 • 12:16 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
English soccer's regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case

The chair of English soccer’s regulatory body has said he would resign if there were any political interference over potential sanctions for Manchester City | KNSS Radio

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Oct 13 • 12:16 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
State AG Oversight of Health Care Transactions: Key Takeaways From NAAG

Health care market pressures and the evolving role of state enforcement were the focus of a recent National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)

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Oct 13 • 11:31 AM EDT • Health • regulatoryoversight.com
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry begins makeover of historic entrance

The museum is breaking ground on a project to reopen its original entrance, while preservationists raise concerns about changes to the building’s iconic design.

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Oct 13 • 11:23 AM EDT • Science • fox32chicago.com
Jaguars signing S Kaevon Merriweather to 53-man roster
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Oct 13 • 11:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Guilfoyle asked to resign as Greece ambassador amid improper conduct claims

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia made the announcement Tuesday morning

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Oct 13 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Guilfoyle asked to resign as Greece ambassador amid improper conduct claims

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia made the announcement Tuesday morning

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Oct 13 • 11:04 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute

The franchise's famous cover layout was apparently designed in about 48 hours

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Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Trump administration asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as ambassador to Greece

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia made the announcement Tuesday morning

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Oct 13 • 10:59 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
National Compute Grid Launches to Pool Idle AI Capacity Across Providers

For all the talk about a shortage of AI computing power, and the need for more powerful chips and bigger data centers, there’s another side to the story. A significant amount of existing capacity isn’t being used. While tech companies race to build massive new data centers, expensive GPUs in other facilities can sit idle […]

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Oct 13 • 10:47 AM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
'Deceived' Julian Alvarez Splits From Agent After Arsenal Interest

Julian Alvarez has reportedly parted ways with his long-time agent, after Arsenal attempted to sign the striker during the summer.

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Oct 13 • 10:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
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Oct 13 • 10:32 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GC America A Century of Restorative Material Science Now on the Midas Digital Press

SprintRay, the leader in dental 3D printing, and GC, a global R&D and manufacturing leader in dental materials science announced GC's first restorative, GC GRADIA® PREMi, custom designed and engineered for the SprintRay Midas Digital Press. While the partnership was announced earlier this year, the new material was unveiled on Oct. 10 to dental professionals at 3DNext, SprintRay's summit in Miami. This combines GC's 105 years of restorative material science with SprintRay's innovation in dental

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Oct 13 • 10:24 AM EDT • Science • finance.yahoo.com
WATCH: Zacharia says White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
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Oct 13 • 10:16 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign by White House, new press secretary says

Guilfoyle, the ambassador to Greece, has faced allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.

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Oct 13 • 10:14 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com