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‘SNL’ recap: ‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts Halloween episode
‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the first time on Halloween, with musical guest Gracie Abrams. Read EW’s recap.
‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure.
No. 7 UCLA turns Rose Bowl into House of Horrors in monstrous win over Nevada
Halloween is the one time of year when everyone’s worst nightmares are laid bare. For Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan, that nightmare took the form of the No. 7 UCLA Bruins’ defense, which terrorized the senior caller all afternoon — picking him off three times in a dominant 27-0 victory at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' gives voice to Black arts pioneers
William Greaves' long-lost documentary about a 1972 meeting among surviving members of the Harlem Renaissance is a fascinating slice of American history.
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 35
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Faried wore only jersey No. 35 and put up 12.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
Indy’s first designated outdoor refreshment area debuts at Irvington Halloween Festival
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time, people attending the Irvington Halloween Festival can buy a drink at a bar and enjoy it outdoors, thanks to Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area. The city approved the DORA, which launched in October. The program gives festivalgoers another way to enjoy the event and creates more opportunities for […]
How Daylight Saving Time affects your health
The New York Times
This ultrasimple bean soup has been on the menu at the U.S. Senate Dining Room and served to senators and their staff for more than 100 years. Even as politics have changed, this soup has remained...
Businesses in North Carolina say robocalls won’t stop
One business owner in Raleigh says he sometimes get 40-50 calls a day.
Curt Cignetti reacts to Indiana football overtime win vs Minnesota: 'This is entertainment'
On Halloween, IU coach Curt Cignetti received a gift, which will taste sweeter after his Hoosiers pulled out a comeback win.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
The Best Time to Fix Your Business Is When Things Are Going Well by Nathan Tayloe
There's a pattern I've noticed working with growing businesses over the years. Conversations about what needs to change rarely happen when things are going well. They tend to happen when growth slows, a competitor starts winning business, or something that used to work stops producing the same results. By then, the decisions are often harder, more expensive, and more urgent than they needed to be. It's understandable. When revenue is growing, customers are coming in, and employees are busy, there's little incentive to question what's working. Leaders have plenty to manage without creating new challenges for themselves. Running my own business has taught me that it's easy to get caught up in what's happening today and put off improvements you know will matter tomorrow. Those periods of success may actually be the best opportunity a business has to make meaningful improvements. When Success Makes Change Less Urgent Most businesses have things they know could be better. The challenge is finding a compelling reason to address them when everything appears to be working. Maybe the company has outgrown its original positioning. Perhaps internal processes haven't kept pace with growth, or the customer experience has become inconsistent as the organization has expanded. These issues don't necessarily prevent a business from growing. Strong demand can make them easier to overlook, especially when teams are focused on keeping up with the work already coming in. Over time, small inefficiencies become accepted ways of operating. Outdated processes remain in place because they've always worked well enough, and opportunities to improve get pushed aside in favor of more immediate demands. The business continues moving forward, but some of the things supporting that growth aren't getting stronger along with it. The Advantage of Acting Early When a business is performing well, leadership has something valuable: options. There's more flexibility to invest, experiment, develop people, and make thoughtful decisions without the pressure of an immediate problem that needs solving. Compare that with trying to make the same changes when revenue is declining, or the market has shifted. Investments become harder to justify, timelines get compressed, and decisions that could have been made strategically become urgent responses to circumstances. I've seen businesses postpone improvements for years because there was never a particularly good time to address them. Eventually, circumstances decide for them, often when they have fewer resources and less flexibility to respond. Growth Changes What a Business Needs This is especially relevant in a growing market like Wilmington, where new businesses, new residents, and continued investment are creating opportunities across the region. As organizations grow, the expectations placed on them change. Customers expect greater consistency, employees need clearer processes and opportunities, and leadership has to make decisions that support a larger, more complex business. What worked when a company was smaller may still work today, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will support where the organization wants to go next. Sometimes the most valuable improvements are the ones that prepare a business for demands it hasn't experienced yet. That might mean: Strengthening internal processes before they become bottlenecks Developing leaders before the organization depends on them Improving the customer experience before inconsistencies affect retention Revisiting positioning before the market outgrows the company's story None of these changes requires a crisis. They require recognizing that a growing business needs to keep evolving, even when current performance gives leadership little reason to worry. Use the Good Years Wisely Successful businesses don't need to constantly reinvent themselves. There's value in knowing what works and having the discipline to build on it. There's also value in occasionally asking whether the business is as strong as its current performance suggests. Are there problems we've learned to work around instead of solving? Are we still operating the way we did several years ago, even though the business has changed? What would we improve today if we weren't waiting for something to go wrong? Success creates the freedom to ask those questions and act on the answers. The businesses that make the most of that opportunity are often better prepared for whatever comes next. The strongest businesses don't need a crisis to recognize an opportunity to improve. They use the good years to prepare for the years ahead. — Learn more about how we help organizations strengthen their positioning, align their strategy, and prepare for what's next at tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Paddy McAteer’s 60-Yard Kick Gives Indiana a Second Chance
After special teams blunders nearly cost the game, McAteer’s miraculous boot erased a late deficit, salvaging the Hoosiers’ season and forcing a triumphant overtime surge at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado breaks losing streak with OT win over Kansas State
Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes pulled off a resounding 27-24 overtime win against Kansas State on Saturday. The win snapped a five-game losing streak and gave Colorado their first win in the Big 12 this season. They won in a thriller as Isaac Wilson found Charlie Williams for an 11-yard touchdown pass in overtime. That was Williams’ only […] The post Colorado breaks losing streak with OT win over Kansas State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Screenwriter sues director Alexander Payne, claiming ‘The Holdovers’ was stolen from his script
David Hemingson, the creator of ABC's "Whiskey Cavalier" and a veteran television writer for shows including "Kitchen Confidential" and "How I Met Your Mother," was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Galaxy rout Austin FC to keep alive playoff hopes
Joao Klauss scores his 10th goal of the season early to help L.A. take control and Marco Reus contributes three assists in the victory.
Moore wins Breeders' Cup Turf for record sixth time
Jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Aidan O'Brien both made history as they won the Breeders' Cup Turf with Benvenuto Cellini.
6th annual Science Spooktacular brings free hands-on STEM fun to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
E3 Robotics Center offered free admission for the first time, featuring flight simulators, live animals, and robotics demonstrations.
6th annual Science Spooktacular brings free hands-on STEM fun to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
E3 Robotics Center offered free admission for the first time, featuring flight simulators, live animals, and robotics demonstrations.
High school flag football: City Section playoff pairings
Division-by-division list of the CIF Los Angeles City Section girls' flag football playoff pairings.
A Costly Win for the Irish
Notre Dame overcame a sluggish first half and dominated after intermission in a 35-13 victory on Saturday. Despite Navy’s early success, the Irish nudged ahead by 14-13 just before halftime.
Looking for bats after dark can help science—and change how we see them
What's that chirping sound coming through the detector? Did you feel something whiz past? Those are just some ways people react when they encounter microbats for the first time. Microbats are small, mostly ...
Republicans are about to find out whether their gerrymanders backfired
As analysts forecast a possible 'blue wave' of support for Democrats, election experts are watching whether Republicans’ gerrymandering efforts could backfire, turning out to be a 'dummymander.'
High school football: City Section playoff pairings
Division-by-division list of the CIF City Section high school football playoffs that begin Friday, except for Open Division, which begins Nov. 13.
Bruins vs. Blackhawks Takeaways: Pastrnak Makes History in OT Win
David Pastrnak reached another franchise milestone as Boston erased a two-goal deficit to defeat Chicago in overtime.
Paul Reed channels Dan Orlovsky in incredible interview
In-game interviews aren’t traditionally a time when viewers get treated to anything memorable. Enter Paul Reed of the Detroit Pistons. With his refreshing honesty, he treated NBA fans to a viral interview during Friday’s NBA Cup game at the Brooklyn Nets. Usually these in-game interviews with players and coaches are filled with empty platitudes about…
Approach made, massive transfer is on the horizon for Liverpool
Liverpool could be on the brink of completing a massive transfer. It's an exciting time around Anfield again. Last season was full of doom and gloom for Liverpool fans as the club stuck with Arne Slot...
Phoebe Bridgers' phone-free Lost Tour lets an arena hear her think
The singer's first of three hometown shows at Inglewood's Intuit Dome was an intimate emotional spectacle.
Miami vs North Carolina live updates, start time, predictions, TV
The Miami Hurricanes play the UNC Tar Heels in a Week 9 college football game. Follow for live score updates, injury news and instant analysis.
The dachshund is the muse in an exhibition showcasing the sausage dog’s history in art
Museum director Christoph Grunenberg believes it's the world's first exhibition dedicated to the dachshund in art, rather than dogs in general.
Trump administration sued over federal efforts to set aside WA ballots
Three organizations have sued after federal officials ordered Washington state to set aside 400 ballots the U.S. government claims went to ineligible voters.
Phillies Named Fit for 3-Time All-Star Outfielder
The Philadelphia Phillies could be in the mix to add an All-Star to their lineup.
Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the disease spreads relentlessly.
Peek inside the mind and body of an athlete with ‘Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits’ at Orlando Science Center
It’s time to jump, fly, dive and climb at Orlando Science Center. "Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits," presented by Nemours Children’s Health, is an exhilarating new exhibit that invites adults and children alike to explore some of the most extreme sports in the world. Featuring five dedicated zones with different environments, visitors will find thrills
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris pips Kimi Antonelli in final practice to set up thrilling Mexico qualifying
Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli were separated by just 0.001s at the top of the timesheet in final practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix; watch qualifying later at 9pm with Sundays race at 8pm (build-up from 6.30pm), live on Sky Sports F1
Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts
Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.
🚨 Another blow for Bayern: Second star forced off injured
Things are going from bad to worse for Bayern. After Saibari had already gone off injured, another star has now been sidelined. This time it was Serge Gnabry. Around 30 minutes in, the Germany intern...
Mental health fair supports community, offers activities
Participants in the mental health-themed 5K held at Nay Aug Park on Saturday were up for the challenge—not simply to finish well, but to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. Lisa Evanofski of Wilkes-Barre came in last in her c…
3 things you might not know about daylight saving time
Don't blame Benjamin Franklin for daylight savings.
Why we like Halloween scares: The science of fear
Here's a look at how and why your brain processes fear — and why it can be enjoyable sometimes.
When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal
In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that “late night” arrivals of “ballot dumps” or “suitcases” of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes.
Smooth Transition Underway at Franklin Street Partners
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• Franklin Street Partners (FSP), one of the leading investment management firms in North Carolina and the Southeast, has named Paul Bode president effective January 1, 2027. Bode will succeed Bob Newell, becoming only the third president in the firm’s 36-year history. Newell will remain with the firm full-time, shifting his focus […]
Colin Egglesfield Shares Health Update After Beating Cancer 3 Times
The actor is running the New York City Marathon to support a special cause.
New Crossroads Health Building brings wellness providers together under one roof
The project is a partnership between longtime local businessman Fritz Schierl and Erica Ciulla, owner of Health and Wellness Connection.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Faces An Earnings Test, Is A 35% Discount Enough?
Wall Street is looking for higher earnings and revenue when PENN Entertainment (PENN) posts September quarter results on November 5, even as a negative Earnings ESP hints at softening sentiment around the upcoming report. PENN Entertainment has seen a quick rebound in recent weeks, with a 7-day share price return of 9.66% and a 30-day gain of 8.53%, following a 90-day share price decline of 22.55% and a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 3.40%. Spot fresh momentum ideas around PENN...
Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C.
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation.
Selma Blair apologizes for Delta flight incident amid assault charges
Selma Blair issued an apology following an alleged violent medical episode aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hits All-Time Low Price With Amazon's $99 Discount
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
MN Wild Recall Familiar Forward Ahead of Road Trip
The Minnesota Wild made a roster move before heading east, recalling familiar forward Mason Shaw from Iowa for the second time this month.
Pitt vs Georgia Tech: Watch Time, Channel, and Key Players
Catch the Pitt vs Georgia Tech clash Saturday. Get the start time, TV channel, and live stream details. See which Yellow Jackets to watch.
Tamara Tunie, Roger Howarth, and Beth Maitland set records at 2026 Daytime Emmys
General Hospital and Entertainment Tonight also achieved significant milestones in their respective categories.
Gamethread: Boston College vs Duke
Happy Halloween folks. We’re down in the Blue Devil’s den. The Eagles are riding a two-game win streak are itching to keep the good times rolling. The big news of the week of course was that star tight end Kaelen Chudzinski would be available and considered a ‘game-time decision’ from O’Brien earlier.It’s unreal. Sounds like […]
Michigan football has big injury questions heading into Rutgers game
It's a bit of a spooky health report for Michigan football on Halloween with a trio of starting defensive linemen listed as game-time decisions.
Tennessee football all-time results on Halloween
Tennessee football all-time results on October 31.
Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score
The long-serving senator has delivered millions of dollars to every corner of her state. But in Maine, people say, it’s best to avoid getting on her bad side.
Twin study links artistic, but not scientific, creativity to poorer mental health
The relationship between creativity and mental health has attracted the interest of many psychologists over the past decades. Some past studies have found that creativity is sometimes linked to mental ...
Second alarm fire destroys Old Forge dry cleaning business
OLD FORGE – A second alarm fire leveled a commercial building on Oak Street early Saturday morning, following a collapse of part of what was a dry cleaning business. Firefighters called to the business at 307 Oak Street just after 1…
Tamara Tunie wins first Emmy after nearly 40 years in television, dedicates award to her 92-year-old mother
The “Beyond the Gates” star celebrated her return to daytime television while honoring the Black actresses who paved the way.
Health Literacy Is An Overlooked Healthcare Crisis
Health education from hospital systems and insurance companies is outdated and ignores patient preferences for consuming health information. It is time for innovation.
Who are the high-profile names making their way into politics for the first time?
Alongside veteran politicians, several high-profile figures with notable personal and political stories will enter parliament. These are the names to know.
Who really wants a salary cap?
No one really asked me, but MLB allegedly polled baseball fans about a salary cap. They were apparently all for it. I’m gonna need to see their voting sample, but in the meantime I’m curious about who on the owners’ side is supporting this. The players, of course, don’t want this. But since it’s the […]
Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities.
8 Tennis Statistics That Sound Completely Made Up But Are Somehow True
You could almost say that tennis is a perfectly sensible sport until you start looking at the statistics. Spend enough time examining its history, and you will discover that some of the greatest players ever were apparently incapable of winning a match at certain tournaments, that two famous rivals somehow avoided each other on an …
The New Hot Job in Law Doesn’t Require a J.D.
Big law firms, legal tech vendors, and in-house legal departments at companies like Microsoft and Nvidia are all hiring legal engineers, a new position for lawyers with A.I. skills.
Scientists Confirm "Spiders Do Sleep" For The First Time, Ancient Egypt’s First Female King Finally Recognized, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
How to watch Oregon vs. Northwestern: Time, TV channel, streaming
Looking to watch Oregon vs. Northwestern in Week 9? We've got all the streaming, betting and game information you need.
Illinois QB Katin Houser a Gametime Decision for Maryland Game
Illinois' starting quarterback could take the field against the Terrapins in College Park, Maryland.
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
The best family-friendly Halloween TV specials and movies to watch
Halloween this year is a time for tricks, treats and filling the long hours before all that trick-or-treating can start.
How does daylight saving time impact your health?
Sleep is impacted, as well as metabolism, mental health and vascular health.
Letters to Sports: The Lincoln Riley debate and hate continues
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the USC and UCLA football teams, the Brewers winning the World Series and more.
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. 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Why daylight saving time should be eliminated entirely
Here is why sleep experts, doctors and scientists endorse ending Daylight Saving Time
Trump is setting the stage to contest the midterms. Here’s how
With days to Election Day, time is running out for some of the more extreme pre-election doomsday scenarios that have percolated as a result of President Donald Trump’s chronic and unfounded rhetoric about widespread fraudulent voting.
When does “The” “Rings of Power” season 3 premiere? All about the war for Middle-earth — and the “Stranger Things” star joining the cast
The Amazon Prime series’ third season features a major time jump.
The world of shame-free money in politics
The outrageous, big bucks, negative crap-ads inundating us now make 1996 look like baby-cakes. What’s changed?
In Wisconsin farm country, burden of high prices transcends politics
Wisconsin farmers are feeling the squeeze — and it could shake up one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races. With diesel topping $6 a gallon, fertilizer costs soaring and profits shrinking, even longtime Republican voters are questioning the direction of the country. Could frustration on the farm change the outcome in November?
Milwaukee Brewers World Series win highlight of baseball life
The Milwaukee Brewers championship came at time of darkness and division that brought fans together to see team win and enjoy experiencing it together
Utopian Skin owner grows medical aesthetics business in Green Bay area
Utopian Skin owner Jenny Hermsen explains how she grew her aesthetics business one step at a time.
Utopian Skin owner grows medical aesthetics business in Green Bay area
Utopian Skin owner Jenny Hermsen explains how she grew her aesthetics business one step at a time.
Grammy-winning singer stops show, calls out booing audience member
After the exchange, she apologized to the audience, “I’m sorry. Sometimes I have to go in.”
Where to watch Man City vs. Brighton live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match
Premier League leaders Man City take on surprise Champions League candidates Brighton for the second time this week as the two clash at the Etihad on Saturday.
A historically paralyzed Congress faces its voters
The current Congress has passed fewer bills and conducted less oversight than any of its predecessors in modern history, according to congressional scholars.
How to watch Nebraska football vs. Washington: Time, TV channel
It's Nebraska vs. Washington in Big Ten football action. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ is getting a schedule shakeup this week — see when the next episode airs
'Dancing With the Stars' won't air at its usual time this week
As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines
None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.
I’m a skeletal biology researcher. Here’s what you need to know about bone loss.
The quiet nature of bone loss makes menopause an important time to bring skeletal health into the conversation.
Video: Nintendo Highlights Eight New Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2)
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Cleetus McFarland to run 2027 ARCA schedule with Richard Childress
Cleetus McFarland will drive the No. 33 car full-time for Richard Childress Racing during the 2027 ARCA Menards Series season.