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A progress report on Aetna's efforts to bridge trust gaps with providers
Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access. | Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access.
New Report Highlights How Private Credit Powers Businesses Across America
Dunham: "Private credit direct lending plays a critical role in our economy, supporting countless small and midsized businesses across the U.S."
Big Sky students get a head start on business through International Baccalaureate Program
Two-year course challenges juniors and seniors to analyze real companies, explore business strategy and develop critical thinking skills By Leslie
Cris Collinsworth Turns Heads With Unusual Praise of Patrick Mahomes
Announcer Cris Collinsworth was criticized after he praised Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for recovering a fumble. The post Cris Collinsworth Turns Heads With Unusual Praise of Patrick Mahomes appeared first on HEAVY.
Case that ‘fundamentally transforms’ business suits hits top NC court
The North Carolina Supreme Court will take a case stemming from a 2024 aircraft accident in Arkansas. Critics argued that a lower court’s decision “fundamentally transforms” rules about which businesses can be sued in this state.
Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite supports life science innovation from laboratory to regulated operations
Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite Vaisala Viewlinc Cloud Suite and Care for Viewlinc enable professional-quality monitoring as critical operations evolve. Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence, introduces Viewlinc Cloud Suite, a cloud-based environmental monitoring offering designed to help organizations establish professional-quality monitoring from day one and build on the same platform as their requirements evolve. The launch is complemented by Vaisala Care for Viewl
How bipartisan politics keeps the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050
In 2023, bipartisan negotiations resulted in a $500 million deal to help repair American Family Field. But critics doubt the Brewers would have left.
Blazers' Portland Future Gets Messy as Arena Deadline Closes In
A billion-dollar maintenance dispute and conflicting lease demands jeopardize a massive Moda Center renovation, leaving the franchise’s long-term stability in doubt as a critical state funding deadline looms.
Postpartum recovery window may play a critical role in maternal aging and long-term health
In many studies, it appears that women who have more children have a higher risk of heart disease and a shorter life span, but this effect is inconsistent across populations and no good explanation for ...
Sixty-nine yards for Rome Odunze on Thursday night
Rome Odunze finished Week 7 with 69 yards on four catches, including a critical reception in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over the Patriots.
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
Trump has been criticized in the past for voting by mail despite his long history of railing against that method of submitting ballots.
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About
In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.From governors’ mansions to statehouses to local ballot initiatives, voters will make their voices heard.We gather a panel of experts and zero in on some midterm races that aren’t necessarily making national headlines.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Raiders entering a critical 2-game swing
Las Vegas has big opportunity in next 2 weeks
Tulane’s Protection Around Trace Johnson Critical for Win Over UTSA
It will be really important for the Tulane Green Wave to give quarterback Trace Johnson some strong pass protection as they get set to take on the American Conference-leading UTSA Roadrunners at Yulman Stadium on Saturday night.
UCLA Health expansion raises costs and concerns
UCLA Health has fast expanded its number of hospitals and number of clinics in recent years. Critics say the expansion is raising healthcare costs and question why it hasn’t included lower-income neighborhoods.
James Talarico rallies young voters in Austin who are critical to his Senate hopes
The Democrat held a Friday-night rally at the University of Texas at Austin, where multiple students told NBC News they had already voted and worry about the cost of living.
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers clash in bitterly personal debate
A debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race was bitterly personal and contentious, while Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat were a bit kinder in Kansas. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down both debates in contests that could be critical to deciding control of the Senate in November.
NFL business partners aren't pulling punches as to the handling of Jalen Hurts
The Eagles' handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts and his blood clot in Week 5 has sparked plenty of criticism of both the team and the league, which has been in lockstep with the team.
Triad Business Bank renews criticism of M&F Bank deal
Greensboro’s Triad Business Bank launched more criticism of the plan by Durham-based M&F Bancorp, to merge into a larger African-American-owned peer, Optus Financial of Columbia, South Carolina. M&F has rebuffed offers since August from Triad, which hopes to derail M&F’s combination with Optus in a transaction valued at about $105 million. M&F plans a Nov. […]
The Violent Cost of Being a Woman in Politics Spans Continents
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world ... with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment. This week: —There is not (yet) the political will in the U.S. to talk about gender quotas ... but 35 nations in Europe have either been mandated or volunteered to implement them. —Weeks after the brutal rape of Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Australian independent member of Parliament Helen Haines is in hospital in a critical condition after she was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said appears to have been "a deliberate act." —"Politicians are no longer treated like we’re human,” says Arizona state legislator Alma Hernandez, who is facing rising harassment and threats. —Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent critic of Republican President Donald Trump. —If elected governor of Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms would become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history. ... and more.
Mateer Manages Himself and Mississippi State in Win
Silencing critics in Starkville, John Mateer delivered a poised, turnover-free performance to ignite the Sooners' offense and justify Brent Venables’ unwavering faith during a high-stakes road victory.
Britain's digital health future depends on more than AI. It depends on trust.
Britain’s digital health future depends on more than AI, with trust emerging as the critical ingredient for successful transformation.
Former FBI director faces new attempt at prosecution from Trump administration
It would be the third criminal case that the Justice Department has brought against the longtime critic and foe of President Donald Trump.
John Mina throws political support to Darren Soto in critical CD 9 race
The Orange County Sheriff won re-election in 2024 without opposition.
He left the CDC to fight RFK Jr. But was it better to fight from within?
Demetre Daskalakis, CDC’s top immunization official, resigned in 2025 to protest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then became one of his loudest critics.
Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Titans Starting to See Big Return on Carnell Tate Pick
After a skeptical draft night, the rookie wideout is silencing critics by forging a dominant connection with Cam Ward and fueling Tennessee’s aerial attack with explosive, game-changing plays.
Santa Fe officials tout behavioral health unit changes; critics say more needed
Changes to the unit will include a new name and career ladder, but its budget and operating hours will be the same.
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Japanese Scientists Find Method to Support Sustainable Polyester Recycling
The process uses a supercritical carbon dioxide treatment.
Tom Skerritt: An appreciation from our arts critic
Though many knew Skerritt, who died last week, through his roles in big Hollywood movies, his long career was filled with a rich mixture of little gems that stuck with
Win Against Crystal Palace Lifts Newcastle Into The Top Eight
Matthias Jaissle’s men silenced critics at Selhurst Park, securing a vital clean sheet and two clinical goals to snap their away-day hoodoo and ignite European ambitions.
From Trauma to Hope: Supporting Mental Health in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, access to mental health care remains critical for people living with the psychological effects of the conflict, including the healthcare workers serving affected co…
Waipahu catering business shut down over food safety violations
The Hawaii Department of Health shut down Adriana’s Kitchen Catering & Services LLC in Waipahu on Wednesday after an inspection found multiple critical food safety violations, including improper refrigeration and eggs left at room temperature.
In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk
On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
Commission announces plan for polar hub to step up research coordination
The European Commission plans to develop an EU polar research hub to strengthen coordination and improve the alignment between science and policy. The objective, according to a Commission official, is to “better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination with stakeholders, including Indigenous people.”Announced in a new EU Arctic strategy on October 20, there is little detail yet on how the hub will be implemented, only that it will “reinforce and expand” the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), which is hosted and managed by the European Polar Board (EPB) at Umeå University in Sweden. EPCO was born from the EU-PolarNet projects funded through Horizon 2020 and currently coordinates the EU Polar Cluster, a network of EU-funded collaborative polar projects.While the practical details remain to be defined, the decision sends “a clear and positive signal,” said Maria Grigoratou, head of EPCO and executive secretary of EPB. “By reinforcing EPCO, the Commission has an opportunity to build on the legacy of EU-PolarNet 2, strengthen European polar research coordination and expand cooperation with a broader range of Arctic stakeholders,” she told Science|Business.The move has been welcomed by the polar research community. “The polar research hub could play an important role in connecting existing research communities, observation systems and infrastructure, and in bringing scientific knowledge closer to policymaking, in cooperation with local communities and Indigenous people,” said Katrine Moland Hansen, director of operations at Norway’s Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center.But money will be an issue. “It is clear that EPCO will need more resources and structure to function well and to make research reach policymakers,” said Kati Lindström, vice-chair of the Polar Research Committee of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. “European polar research is big if we pool the resources, and it should not only be left to enthusiastic scientists to develop networks of strategic importance in their free time.”The Arctic strategy makes a point of saying that local communities should have a greater involvement in Arctic science. “All EU Arctic research consortia are mandated to invite Indigenous people representatives to participate in projects,” it reads. “The EU also supports research that is directly led by Indigenous communities and address their challenges.”It also underlines the importance of reinforcing collaboration with like-minded partners such as Norway, Iceland, Canada, the UK, Japan and South Korea, as well as deepening its engagement with NATO. This includes the US, with which “the EU is committed to continuing a pragmatic transatlantic engagement based on shared interests and values.”Related articlesViewpoint: Does Europe dare to invest in the Arctic?Anchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateFor Moland Hansen, this open and inclusive approach to cooperation is encouraging. “The Arctic is also a strong example of why equal participation of associated countries in EU funding instruments matters.”Overall, she finds the new Arctic strategy to be ambitious, timely and comprehensive. “We particularly welcome the recognition that climate change, environmental protection, security, resilience and competitiveness are closely interconnected,” she said. “Research, observations and forecasting capabilities are essential to understanding the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic and addressing these challenges together.”Security focusWhile the Arctic strategy foregrounds security, with pledges to protect undersea cables, boost satellite monitoring, deploy more icebreakers and improve military mobility, the polar community is satisfied that environmental concerns have not been forgotten.“It is inevitable that there is a strong security angle to the EU Arctic strategy, but the impact of climate change and need for climate mitigation and resilience is also strongly recognised and includes a pledge to stay the course on climate commitments,” said Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, a coalition of campaigning non-profit organisations.“We need to remember that by the time the next Multiannual Financial Framework comes to an end, in 2034, the polar regions, especially the Arctic region, will be living under a new reality when it comes to ecosystem processes, when it comes to the climate,” Grigoratou went on. “And that will affect any ambition that humans may have in the region.”Lindström agreed. “All aspects of European security are dependent on climate change in the Arctic and consequently, on climate science,” she said. “We cannot close our eyes to issues like energy security, critical minerals, northern shipping routes, dual-use technologies and others. However, it remains to be seen how well the promises to protect the environment and Indigenous rights will hold when faced with critical mineral extraction under the Critical Minerals Act.”
Critical 'HTTP2Shell' Brotli vulnerability triggers emergency patches
A critical flaw dubbed 'HTTP2Shell' in Brotli, the C decoder library built into Node.js, could allow attackers to corrupt memory and access sensitive data.
States are forcing hospitals to offer more people financial aid. In Oregon, it’s working.
Four years ago, Oregon hospitals were under fire from state authorities and patient advocates. Hospitals, critics said, had made it too hard for patients to apply for and receive help paying their bills. Within months, the state enacted a sweeping law that required hospitals to proactively screen patients and give financial aid to those who […]
Iowa bishop says White House visit was 'exploited' for politics
Two Catholic bishops criticized how their White House visit was used after being told the gathering would be private.
Marciano Vink Questions Oscar Gloukh After Ajax Beat Atalanta
Marciano Vink has criticised Ajax, and in particular Oscar Gloukh, for one aspect of the team's performance against Atalanta.
U.S. labor secretary praises Kansas manufacturing industry in visit to Topeka business
U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling lauded U.S. job growth and Kansas’ manufacturing industry during a series of visits Friday, assuaging criticisms against the Trump administration for burdensome tariffs.
LaCerte Lauds Southeast, Decries Politics-driven Energy Decisions
FERC Commissioner David LaCerte praised the Southeast for enabling infrastructure and data center buildout while criticizing New England and Texas for making decisions based on politics.
Pope hope, that’s entertainment, and getting ahead in the CIA
Happy Friday friends, I want to start by just breathing for all of us a big long collective sigh of relief at the news this week that the pope’s doctors have basically blown the all clear for Leo’s health. Going from knowing nothing to him declaring to the world he needed surgery, to a cancer diagnosis, to bouncing out of the hospital in barely even days, to ringing the bell in less than two weeks is whiplash inducing. But in the best possible way. We are living in a world in which the Roman pontiff, by dint of history, biography and circumstance, is once more at the epicenter of global affairs. Not just conversations about religion, or Christian and post-Christian values, but the bleeding edge of the most pressing issues of human affairs. Think I am exaggerating a touch? Consider the images of the crowds who greeted Leo in Paris just weeks ago, and juxtapose them with the absolute photo negative scenes unfolding there recently. Ask yourself how many world leaders are talking about AI right now and directly citing the pope as they do so. Try to name a country who has had as many top-ranked diplomats in and out of both Russia and Ukraine in the last three years as the Vatican has in the last three months. It has been fascinating to watch Leo XIV emerge as not just a kind of pop culture reference point or totem to be cited (Francis was often name-checked this way) but as a kinetic force in global conversation. Given the state of things, we need global figures of gravitas and values, even better if they have real wisdom behind what they are saying. So news of Leo’s illness was, it seemed to me, a tremor with potentially Richter Scale implications. That not only has the worst not come to pass but instead we’ve had the best of outcomes announced is something to really be grateful for. Humanity, it seems to me, is entering one of its irregular but cyclical phases where the pace of change — technological, social, and geopolitical — outstrips the ability of previously settled norms and received wisdom to cope. Such periods – and I think the first decades of the last century were a similar such time – throw into question the viability of all kinds of institutions. And many of ours have been straining to breaking point for a few years now. The papacy has the power and the potential to be a steadying pole in all of this. That’s my hope, anyway. It’s a lot to freight the office with, though it is arguably its ultimate purpose from its founding, to be a steadying rock on which all that matters can be anchored. It’s also, of course, an intolerable weight of responsibility to place on a single man. But I am encouraged to have hope in – and for – Leo. The apostle whom he succeeds, after all, was famously unequal to some moments, failed some tests of faith, and resiled from taking the road which led ultimately to the circus on Vatican hill. Human frailty and limitations, of health, of character, of temper, can open us to Christ, whose strength is greatest in our weakness, so St. Paul learned. That gives me hope, and I am sure it consoles Leo, too. And so I will continue to pray for him. Because we need apostles of rock right now. Here’s the news. Subscribe The News The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued yesterday a new document “Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” It’s not a short document, and it is at pains to stress this isn’t a doctrinal note from the dicastery, either. Rather, it brings together reflections on an important issue from the Church around the world. Some of it I actually found really rather powerful. It is, however, 25,000, which is a lot for a busy reader to get through on a weekday. So, you can read our busy reader’s summary right here. — News broke yesterday of an Oct. 22 meeting of U.S. bishops with President Donald Trump. The meeting was organized by an official at the Heritage Foundation, according to several sources close to the meeting. Video of several U.S. bishops praying in the Oval Office over President Trump was posted on social media Thursday afternoon, first by White House Communications Advisor Margo Martin, and then by the official twitter.com account of the Archdiocese of Denver. The meeting has drawn sharp criticism because of its proximity to the upcoming midterm Congressional elections, in which Democrats are widely expected to win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains closely contested. Sources close to the bishops’ conference told The Pillar that some USCCB senior officials were surprised by the existence of the meeting when video of it first emerged online. And a source close to conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City told The Pillar that the archbishop was “deeply frustrated” by the occasion of the meeting. An official conference spokesperson told The Pillar that the meeting was “not organized with or by the USCCB” and was “not affiliated with the conference.” You can read the whole story here. — The next National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Indianapolis in 2029, a return to the city that hosted the last gathering in 2024. You read it here first. By here, I don’t mean this newsletter, I mean at The Pillar. We broke the story this week. It’s a big deal, in as much as the last congress was a roaring success and the next installment has the potential to be a real focal point for evangelizing efforts in the coming years. Read all about it here. — As Pope Leo prepares for the longest trip of his pontificate, Church leaders in Uruguay say the pontiff will encounter a highly secularized culture, in a country with a very different Catholic history than many of its South American neighbors. The nation has not had a papal visit since 1988, and leaders who spoke with The Pillar say it has a dire need for evangelization, even amid the prospect of a small revival in faith. This is real reporting on the Church in the country, and frankly a story you simply are not going to be able to read anywhere else. Read the whole thing. — The Archdiocese of Detroit announced this week a plan that would see the vast majority of its parish priests reassigned next summer, amid a restructuring process expected to dramatically shrink the number of parishes in the archdiocese. Archbishop Edward Weisenburger said this week that the plan “asks much of our priests,” but is a “sacrifice they are making as brothers of one, unified presbyterate.” The thing is, as JD pointed out in an analysis yesterday, pastors of parishes have a legal right to stability in office, so the only way this kind of wholesale reassignment goes ahead is if all of the archdiocesan clergy agree to resign. That creates its own kind of legal issues, though, and re-raises longstanding questions about the effectiveness of canonical due process protections for priests when dealing with coercive exercises in authority. Read the whole thing here. — More than three months after the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its decree declaring the excommunication of the leadership of the Society of St. Pius X, questions remain about the full effects of the society’s schism. Specifically, the DDF’s July claim that marriages witnessed and confessions heard by SSPX priests are now invalid remains contested — and it emerged this week it appears that the Vatican’s own legal experts don’t agree. You can read my whole analysis of the situation and what it means here. All I would add is that the DDF’s undeveloped, some would say unsubstantiated, claim about the invalidity of some SSPX sacraments came in their July Explanatory Note on the schismatic consecrations by the society that month. It touches directly on both papal acts of governance — indeed it purports to nullify them — and the most intimate pastoral encounters possible in a parish setting. If there is one aspect of the Francis-era style of governance I would like the curia to finally cut out, root and branch, it would be these attempts to try to effect extraordinarily sensitive legislative acts via a note. — At least a dozen French bishops have spoken out following an eruption of violence on the country’s streets Oct. 17. Not surprisingly, they unanimously condemned the violence, but the length and content of their interventions varied significantly. Several sought to distinguish between the actions of rioters and what they suggested were the legitimate concerns of peaceful young protesters. Many also evoked Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France, suggesting it offered a powerful counter-image to the scenes of looting and destruction. A number of bishops also stressed their solidarity with law enforcement officials who struggled to contain the disorder, as well as the owners of the roughly 3,000 damaged or looted businesses. What’s the background to the nationwide unrest that the French media calls “les violences du 17 octobre”? And what exactly are the bishops saying? Read all about it here. — A Polish bishop called for the firm defense of unborn children as well as compassion for their mothers this week, as the lower house of Poland’s parliament passed two bills seeking to liberalize the country’s abortion laws. The bill on decriminalizing assistance in an abortion passed by 217 votes to 213, while the abortion in cases of fetal abnormality bill passed by 233 to 203, thanks to the government’s majority in the lower house. Both bills will now move to the Polish Senate, the upper house of parliament, where the ruling coalition has a larger majority. The fetal abnormality bill is symbolically significant because if it became law, it would effectively overturn a 2020 ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that a 1993 law permitting abortion for a severe and irreversible disability or a life-threatening incurable disease was unconstitutional. Read the whole story here. Subscribe **[The St. Paul Center App | Bible Study On-The-Go Read and understand the Bible with St. Paul Center’s new app! With today’s leading Catholic Scripture scholars as your guides, the St. Paul Center app empowers you to read the Bible](https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=pillar&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=applaunch)** from the heart of the Church. Download the app for free at either the Apple or the Google app stores. https://stpaulcenter.com/app That’s entertainment I have written before about my deep and sincere reservations about the celebrity exorcist subculture which has taken root in American Catholicism. And, because I am very ill at ease with the entire thing, I try to keep a weather eye on the phenomenon without being drawn into the kind of online back-and-forth which these figures sometimes generate. Earlier this week, JD noted that one such celebrity exorcist type, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has undertaken, on the request of his bishop, a year’s fast from interviews and public speaking. I’m sure that will be salutary for him, if for no other reason than that receiving with docility requests from one’s rightful ecclesiastical superiors always comes with graces. Then a second thing happened this week which caught my eye. Apparently, another fixture in the celebrity exorcist world, Fr. Carlos Martins, has initiated a lawsuit against two lay men — apparently associates of Rippenger, though I am unclear in what way, exactly — for allegedly defaming him and his ministry on a podcast. It seems the suit was initiated nearly a year ago and is now pending. At issue, I read, is that the two men described Martins on a podcast as “not who he says he is” with regard to his exorcism ministry and that he “doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” These statements Martins considers to be false and defamatory and, his suit claims, “directly affected the sale and reception of [his] The Exorcist Files book that was newly released at the time these episodes aired.” I don’t want to get too into the weeds of the details here, but a couple of things struck me about all this.
West River Mental Health to take over Rapid City youth crisis center
West River Mental Health will take over operations of Rapid City’s 24/7 youth Crisis Care Center on Nov. 1, keeping critical mental health support available.
Southold Wants Feedback from Local Businesses
The Southold Town Economic Development Committee launched its first Annual Business Survey this week, asking all local business owners—from agriculture and marine trades to retail and hospitality—to provide critical feedback that will shape the town's economic policy for years to come. Take the Survey The Economic Development Committee (EDC) was created by the town in
Rep. Haley Stevens sidesteps whether she still supports El-Sayed, criticizes outreach to Black voters
Ex-OpenAI Science Chief Kevin Weil Raises $215M for Drug AI
Former OpenAI science head Kevin Weil launches Warp Sciences with $215 million to use AI and robotics for a critical stage of drug development.
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' ended, but the story didn't. Here's what's happened since.
Warning: Don’t read this article if you haven’t seen Fielder's critically acclaimed film, as it contains plenty of spoilers.
Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags
As Canada’s LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors.
‘They wanted my voice gone’: A swing-seat, pro-Israel Democrat is fending off criticism from both parties
Jared Moskowitz’s race in Florida is a referendum on whether a loudly pro-Israel and adamant denouncer of antisemitism fits anymore in the Democratic Party.
Commentary: New treasurer, same State Health Plan mistakes
I do not doubt that the treasurer’s office is trying to manage costs. However, its current approach appears to replicate the same approach that Briner criticized in his predecessor.
Hans Kluge: 'WHO's Biggest Advocate, Most Candid Critic' - And An Inside Reformer?
Nominated by Belgium, Dr Hans H. Kluge enters the contest for WHO Director-General after a career spanning frontline missions to leading WHO’s 53-nation European region through COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Re-elected as regional director in 2024, the Belgian physician brings a quarter-century of WHO insider experience to an election defined by severe financial contraction and geopolitical strain.
Carney rejects US election interference claims, criticizes Trump\'s ambassador to Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has dismissed U.S. allegations of Canadian interference in the upcoming American midterm elections. Speaking in Istanbul, Carney expressed disappointment with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra over
Critical 'Musk' documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
The film concludes its theatrical run with a $571,902 box-office performance.
Brazilian election sends US progressives into online fever as key irregularity stokes result uncertainty
Lula's Brazil election victory sparked celebration from U.S. progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but a last-minute voting extension drew sharp criticism.
Smart people react to a growing wave of threats to the internet
Execs and analysts are warning that major cybersecurity threats could leave critical systems — from energy and water to healthcare — especially exposed.
Carney Rejects US Election Interference Claims, Criticizes Trump's Ambassador to Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday there is “no merit” to U.S. allegations that Canadian politicians are interfering in next month’s U.S. midterm elections, expressing disappointment with Washington’s ambassador over the accusations. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul,
Social determinants of health may increase kidney failure risk after critical illness
New research indicates that certain individual- and neighborhood-level social determinants of health may increase the risk of developing post-discharge kidney failure in patients who developed acute kidney injury while in intensive care.
Brad Pitt's Underrated Sci-Fi Astronaut Movie Deserved Better At The Box Office
You likely missed this critically acclaimed Brad Pitt sci-fi thriller when it was in theaters, but it's a film that warrants a watch.
NYC business leader blasts Mamdani over alleged ‘army of influencers'
Partnership for the City of New York CEO Steve Fulop criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani's legislative record, allegations that his staff prioritizes social media content and claims of coordinated online attacks against business leaders
Many Medicare Patients Could Lose Access to Remote Monitoring Devices
A proposed federal rule could dramatically reduce access to remote patient monitoring programs for people on Medicare. The services aim to keep patients out of the hospital by giving them devices to monitor their health at home, but critics say there isn’t enough oversight.
Lost to Science for 89 Years, a Venomous Primate Has Been Sneaking Into People’s Homes and Gardens
Scientists working with Indonesia’s Alobi Wildlife Rescue Center have confirmed that the critically endangered Bangka slow loris—while excellent at hiding—is very much not extinct yet.
Firestorm over US political ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, faced a firestorm of criticism Wednesday over an ad featuring Democratic rival Amy Acton's estranged mother, whose husband was charged with...
UCLA Health expansion raises costs and concerns
UCLA Health has fast expanded its number of hospitals and number of clinics in recent years. Critics say the expansion is raising healthcare costs and question why it hasn’t included lower-income neighborhoods.
Liza Minnelli bombed in many movies. So why do people still love her?
ASK MICK LASALLE: The Chronicle movie critic emeritus answers questions about Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton and his favorite documentaries, with 11 films he says are worth seeking.
Child-led citizen science helps Ecuadorian community tackle beach pollution and shape environmental decisions
Pollution from human-generated waste in marine ecosystems has reached critical levels, with cigarette butts (CBs) among the most persistent and harmful pollutants. Globally, an estimated 4.5 trillion ...
Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitch
The former president on Saturday also criticized Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic rival for governor.
Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on Valve Criticism, Says Steam's AI Content Disclosure Is a 'Political Act'
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney spent the weekend doubling down on his severe criticism of Valve, calling Steam’s AI content disclosure a “political act.”
Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir
Six takeaways from a new memoir by Mr. Woodward, the star Washington Post reporter, including his disappointment with the newspaper’s billionaire owner.
Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, has been reelected in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in
Carney rejects US election interference claims, criticizes Trump's ambassador to Canada
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday there is “no merit” to U. allegations that Canadian politicians are interfering in next month’s U.
iPhone Duo’s software restricts an already-small display; Galaxy Z Fold 8 doesn’t
Apple’s take on a wide foldable isn’t being received without some criticism as it makes its way into the hands...
Bronze Siskel & Ebert statue, with their theater seats, coming to Prudential Plaza
The sculpture will invite fans of Chicago's most celebrated film critics to sit in their iconic theater balcony seats.
Chris Finch Addresses One Critical Trait About Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards is stepping up.
A political bogeyman has emerged in L.A.: Ousted D.A. George Gascón
George Gascón has disappeared from public life. But critics are trying to tie the unpopular ex-prosecutor to candidates Nithya Raman and Marissa Roy.
Microsoft releases emergency .NET patches for critical Brotli flaw
Microsoft released emergency .NET security updates to patch a critical vulnerability known as Broccoli2Shell, also tracked as Node2Shell and HTTP2Shell.
Is <i>Klara And The Sun</i> Worth Watching? Our Honest Review Of The Critically Panned Film
One Bad Quarter Hurts Jazz in Season Opener
A dismal second-quarter collapse and Ty Jerome’s 45-point masterclass doomed Utah in Memphis, exposing critical defensive lapses and rebounding woes the Jazz must fix before their home opener.
Kirk Herbstreit's words about Caleb Williams draw fire
Kirk Herbstreit faces criticism over his description of Bears QB Caleb Williams, who threw for 308 yards in Chicago’s win over New England.
Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports
Elon Musk, a critic of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had ordered the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
Macklemore Criticizes ICE As He Launches ‘Free Palestine’ Tour
The concert was Macklemore’s first since he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
Health board still paying for research despite criticism over patient benefit
Betsi Cadwaladr health board was due to pay Bangor University £110,686 for two researchers.
Trump campaigns in Michigan one day after Obama rallied against him
President Donald Trump will campaign for nominee Mike Rogers in Michigan, a day after former President Barack Obama criticized his administration in the state. Follow for live updates.
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Puts Coach on Notice, Offense 'Disturbing'
After a deflating loss to Virginia Tech, Swinney confronts roster gaps and coaching failures as the Tigers' playoff hopes vanish and the offense faces a critical crossroads.
Saints GM Loomis in Paris addresses criticism from team owner amid slow start to season
VERSAILLES, France (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday he understands the recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a “young developing team.”Benson, in comments before the Saints (2-4) beat the New York Giants last Sunday, said Loomis and his staff are responsible for “building a roster capable of sustained success.
Ukraine regains critical Starlink service after restrictions disrupt drone operations
Ukraine says Starlink connections are again stable on fast-moving military equipment after restrictions hindered operations against Russia.
Ilhan Omar campaigns with Hasan Piker despite controversy
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) campaigned in Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump and saying her constituents can distinguish truth from lies. She also campaigned with streamer Hasan Piker, despite recent controversy. CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan reports.
Trump and Vance accelerate downward political spiral
Senior political analyst Juan Williams criticizes several candidates in the 2026 midterm elections for employing increasingly unethical and deceptive political advertising tactics.
Critical GitLab Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Could Allow Unauthenticated RCE Across 12 Years of Releases
GitLab fixes CVE-2026-110264, a critical flaw that could allow unauthenticated code execution on self-managed versions dating back to 7.0.
Rogers, El-Sayed battle over immigration, health care, and Iran in Michigan Senate debate
U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed traded sharp criticism during a debate less than two weeks before Election Day, making their closing pitches to Michigan voters on issues including the cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran.
Report: Silent Hill 1 Remake Targeting 2027 Release, First Cast Details Revealed
Following the critical and commercial success of the Silent Hill 2 remake, fans were left eager for more modern takes on classic entries. Bloober Team answered that call last year…
Some young men are moving away from Trump & Republicans
Polls show a stunning shift happening with young men, who were a key part of President Trump’s coalition in 2024, ahead of the November midterm elections. CNN’s Steve Contorno speaks with young men about the issues driving the shift in Michigan, where a critical Senate race is playing out.
Atlantic Health hosts inaugural symposium on advances in neurological emergency and critical care
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Neuroscience experts from across the region gathered in Morristown earlier this month for Atlantic Health’s inaugural Neurological and Neurosurgical Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, highlighting …
‘Stop whining’: Vance dismisses Republican criticism of Ramaswamy ad
“Politics is a tough business,” the vice president charged on Wednesday.