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AOC tests her progressive message. The results could help shape her future
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing big crowds as she campaigns for progressive Democrats before the Nov. 3 election.
The World Series of the have-nots is here. But baseball’s money problem isn’t going away
Baseball’s two best regular-season teams are also among its lowest spenders. But their unlikely World Series comes with a warning about the sport’s future
Scientists discover Arctic sea ice loss could be far worse than predicted
Arctic winter sea ice could disappear much faster than scientists previously expected, according to new research using climate clues from 6,000 years ago. By comparing ancient ocean sediments with modern climate models, researchers found that future winter ice coverage may be roughly one million square kilometers smaller than earlier predictions suggested.
Week 7 Early Games Open Thread
The only games I’m really keyed in on are the Steelers and Texans both losing to the NFC team and then decided which team between the Bengals and Ravens are the bigger threat to Denver’s future playoff seeding arrangement. Here are the games we have to watch today before the Denver Broncos take on the […]
Toyota Is Testing Its New Inline-Four Engine In The GR86
The experimental race car has a newly developed 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine.
Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again
Time spent testing in 2026 has reminded me just how much I’ve missed the humble disc player
Thunder’s Micah Peavy Signing Reveals Their Real Priority
By passing on shooters for a defensive-minded specialist, Sam Presti is betting that Oklahoma City’s elite development system can unlock a versatile, two-way force for the future.
Phantom Blade Zero review: dark wuxia martial arts masters with an apprentice's execution
S-Game's Unreal Engine 5 'kungfupunk' debut can't help but get tangled in frustrating design choices.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Some publishers are preparing for a future without Google.
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
The Sculptry promotes staff The Sculptry, Southwest Louisiana’s premier medical aesthetics clinic, has expanded its leadership team with the announcement of new positions for key staff members. Amber Pauley, RN, […]
📈 Monday data: The bottleneck isn’t intelligence
In the AI Investment Brief today: CapEx updates and lease commitment breakdowns Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently said in a speech at the IMF that the singularity has begun: For many years, researchers and science fiction authors have forecast a future in which AI systems drastically increase the pace of overall scientific and technical progress, making things move so quickly that it is hard for humans to keep up. They call this the singularity. I believe that this year we have gained convincing evidence that it has now begun. This follows Anthropic’s claim that in August, 26% of its AI R&D was led by Claude, with a human supervising its work. In October, OpenAI posted 719 math manuscripts1 made by its internal model. Math and coding are two fields where a research loop can close without leaving the desk. But can the loop close in the rest of science? Subscribe The loop is real The idea is not new. Mathematician Irving John Good, who had worked with Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, argued that a machine smarter than us “could design even better machines; there would then unquestionably be an ‘intelligence explosion,’ and the intelligence of man would be left far behind.” The Gödel machine, a self-improving computer that can rewrite its own code better than its prior, was first proposed in 2003. In 2025, researchers at Sakana AI and the University of British Columbia set out to show that this was possible. Their agents iteratively improved their own code through a feedback loop, resulting in gains of 30 pp on SWE-bench and more than 15 pp on Polyglot, testing coding skills beyond Python. The idea has since been tested in other labs. A Gemini-powered agent called AlphaEvolve found a faster matrix multiplication kernel used for training Gemini, speeding up the kernel by 23% and cutting Gemini’s training time by 1%. In China, MiniMax reported that its M2.7 model worked on improving its own agent’s harness, skills, sampling and memory. Over 100 rounds of rewriting led to a 30% gain, per its internal evaluations. In each case, what was being rewritten was not the model itself but everything around it. Is it better than human work? In September this year, in what seemed like a milestone, an AI-built agent proved as good at improving other AI agents as a human-built one. It did that in what appeared to be half the steps. But the result was inconclusive: the differences between runs were greater than the difference between the AI- and human-built agent results. Nonetheless, this is increasing the chatter around recursive self-improvement (RSI) in AI. Google’s Sundar Pichai said that “you have RSI loops along with AI researchers in various aspects of model development.” Sakana AI published a paper on RSI through multi-agent collaboration, finding that after two cycles its system scored 1.2–1.6x better per output token than the base model across four research benchmarks. Ramez Naam challenges that view. He splits AI self-improvement into five overlapping types. The first four describe how autonomous the AI is; so far, only types 1 and 2 have been observed. The fifth type describes accelerating returns, and he notes that greater autonomy doesn’t guarantee a takeoff scenario. Instead, each round of self-improvement would need to deliver at least as much as the last. The results from Sakana, AlphaEvolve and MiniMax above might look like type 3 or type 4 autonomy. But in each case, the AI wasn’t updating its own weights directly, only the ancillary parts — the harness, the memory. And where Claude leads its own R&D, for now a human still supervises.
How Alzheimer’s and dementia patients teach Wisconsin’s next generation of health care workers
What can someone living with Alzheimer's teach a future doctor or nurse? Quite a lot, it turns out. A unique Wisconsin program pairs UW-Madison students with people in the early stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, turning everyday conversations and outings into lessons no textbook can teach. The friendships are changing how future health care workers understand dementia, while challenging some deeply held misconceptions about what life after a diagnosis really looks like.
Why were the Nazca Lines built?
The Nazca Lines are sprawling geoglyphs that were constructed on Peru's ground and hillsides around 2,000 years ago. But why were they built?
Hear About Assassin's Creed's Future This Week in Franchise Update
BF Resynced's New Game Plus update out tomorrow
After Fighting in Gaza and Battling PTSD, Shahar Varon Seeks a Voice In Israel's Mental Health Future
Soldiers and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder […]
'More missions, more often': NASA is overhauling how it selects science missions
"This is a moment of real opportunity."
10 Years of GROW: Exploring the Future of Agriculture
Death by Natural Causes is a new special exhibition coming to the Saint Louis Science Center — making its U.S. tour premiere in March 2027 — that explores the surprising science behind nature’s unexpected dangers.
Scientists can now 'watermark' AI-generated proteins to deter bioweapon creation. But will it really work?
A new technology encodes an invisible mark into the structure of AI-generated proteins, but experts said the system's guardrails can still be bypassed.
Has Taylor Moton played final NFL game with Panthers?
Carolina's veteran right guard fractured his fibula on Sunday, leaving his NFL future in doubt.
'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows Israel's election
Israel's upcoming legislative election could reshape the country's political future amid deep divisions over Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Former government spokesperson Eylon Levy tells Euronews w...
What happened when humans encountered Gigantopithecus?
Gigantopithecus was the largest primate that ever lived. What would have happened when human ancestors encountered it?
'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows voting
Israel's upcoming legislative election could reshape the country's political future amid deep divisions over Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Former government spokesperson Eylon Levy tells Euronews what is at stake and why another war with Iran may be imminent.
Three Premier League talking points
Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of the sack by Manchester United's latest debacle on Sunday.AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend's action: Walls closing in on Carrick Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United boss was already hanging by a thread before Bournemouth inflicted what is likely to be a brutal last act for the former England midfielder at Old Trafford.
Cosmic 'seagull' locks eyes with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in long-awaited test image — Space photo of the week
Stare into the transfixing eye of the "Seagull Nebula" in this newly-released test image from the visionary Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
More analysts believe Titans should be sellers at trade deadline
The 1-5 Tennessee Titans face a pivotal trade deadline as experts suggest selling key players to build for the future.
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Stock Trades Near Fair Value Following Its 121% Run
Live Nation Entertainment has rewarded long term holders, and the stock now trades around US$173.44, which puts its cash generation in sharp focus. With that kind of share price level, the question is whether the current market value can be backed up by the cash flows the business is expected to produce. Over the past 3 years the stock has returned 120.7%, so a lot of future cash flow strength is already being reflected in the price. The company leans heavily on converting concert promotion...
Indiana webinar targets small business succession planning
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana small-business owners can learn about ways to plan for the future of their companies during a free webinar Nov. 2, thanks to a partnership between the Indiana Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The one-hour virtual event will examine three exit strategies: family office, employee ownership and […]
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
Young entrepreneurs showcase businesses at Future Makers Youth Market in OKC
Kids in Oklahoma City, from grades 4 through 12, showcased their businesses and learned about entrepreneurship at the Future Makers Youth Market on Saturday.
Preparing for what’s next: Nursing insights on Future Ready Healthcare
New 2026 survey findings reveal how nurses view workforce sustainability, AI adoption, and patient communication, offering practical insights into what it takes to build a future-ready healthcare organization.
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
Bowl Games Face Uncertain Future With a 24-Team CFP
College football bowl game viewership rose 13% year-over-year in 2025.
Southeast High School students conduct real-world research in Bradenton
Southeast High School’s research program gives Bradenton students hands-on science experience and connections that can shape future opportunities.
Catapult Books is being sold and its L.A. authors are mourning
Catapult Books has sold its assets to an undisclosed buyer, leaving the future of 16 scheduled titles uncertain as staff negotiate a severance package.
AMD FSR 4.1 beta drivers for Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X, and Xbox Ally X20 have rolled out and are ready for download
AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for boosting Xbox games' resolution and performance has come to Xbox Ally handhelds, albeit in beta form
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline
The four-day meeting is being watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
Christina Applegate misdiagnosis: Why can MS be difficult to diagnose?
MS advocate Christina Applegate recently announced that her MS diagnosis was incorrect, based on new test results. Why can the disease be difficult to identify?
Public health experts warn lawmakers may politicize spending of opioid settlement funds
Public health experts warn that future opioid-related settlement dollars could go to waste following a decision by West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey in 2026 to give lawmakers the power to distribute most of those funds.
Is Anton Bonke Already Falling Out of Michigan State's Rotation?
After a sudden benching and dwindling minutes in exhibition play, the 7-foot-2 transfer faces an uncertain future as Tom Izzo reshuffles the Spartans’ frontcourt before tip-off.
"It never was entertainment to us, ever. It was always something with a lot more importance and meaning." U2 reveal the unbroken promise that they made to one another as schoolboys in Ireland 50 years ago
"Music is not a matter of life and death, it’s something much more serious than that"
Is the Big 12 a two-bid CFP league? + 2-loss SEC playoff hopes + Lincoln Riley’s future at USC
Petition to "Save Mass Effect" reaches over 170k signatures as fans plan billboard outside EA HQ
The Mass Effect community is not going down without a fight
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on potential Tokyo game: 'It's coming at some point in the near future'
The Future of IBD Treatment: 4 Promising Therapies to Know About
New treatments are in development for inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Find out what experts say you should know.
Reimagining the future: Global experts gather in Beijing to rethink science museums in the age of AI
In today's AI era, where knowledge is easily accessible, the significance of science museums lie in invoking emotions, creating memorable experiences, and providing a space for reflection and meaningful dialogue, experts suggest.
Weaner Pig Breakeven at $18.31, Down $2.09 From Last Week
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2027 using April 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $18.31, down $2.09 for the week, and $4.04 below the average cash price for the week of $22.35.
This Offseason Will Hold Serious Considerations for These Three Yankees
It’s been weeks now since the 2026 New York Yankees season officially ended. This hasn’t stopped analysts from digging deep into what the future holds for the club. This offseason will involve some deep considerations about the structure of this club. Now more than ever, the Yankees and their ownership and front office want to spend …
Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout
In a surprisingly strong performance, the candidate of the pro-Western reformist opposition, Andrey Gyurov, will face the incumbent leftist president, Iliana Yotova, setting clear lines of division regarding the country’s future relationships with other nations.
Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld In-Flight Entertainment from 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, from 2027 onward. The system will be installed on a total of 41 refurbished Airbus A350-900 and A350-900ULR aircraft, as well as on Boeing 777-9 aircraft scheduled for future delivery. It will feature 4K high-resolution touchscreens, spatial audio, noise-canceling headphones, and Bluetooth connectivity for passengers’ personal headphones. More than 2,500 items of content, including movies, television programs, music, and podcasts, will be updated monthly. The system will also include a “Wellness Planner” featuring sleep and meditation tracks, breathing exercises, and stretches that can be done at passengers’ seats. In addition, Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi service will be progressively introduced from […]
UD's business school gets new name, home in 2027
The University of Dubuque has announced an extraordinary investment in the future of business education.
Finding biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer
Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation, and known prostate cancer genes, were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in a new study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health.
Who is DC Universe's ‘Clayface’ even for?
Not even Naomi Ackie can save this gory DC Universe villain origin that is more focused on setting up the future than earning its scares.
Microsoft is testing a cleaner, faster File Explorer context menu for Windows 11
The updated context menu aims to reduce clutter while keeping common actions easy to access.
Robert Pattinson says he's "so happy" Steven Soderbergh will complete filming on The Batman 2: "To have someone who's as talented as Steven doing it is great"
Exclusive: Primetime star Robert Pattinson tells GamesRadar+ about completing filming on The Batman 2 with director Steven Soderbergh
iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best?
Can't decide between iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8? Here's our verdict
12 AI models were asked what they really think about humans — and almost all agreed on one uncomfortable truth
29 of 35 responses shared the same theme
Kids Can’t Even Enjoy the Woods Anymore
Invasive insects are destroying America’s forests, and I don’t like what that means for our future.
Political cartoons for October 25
Sunday's political cartoons include increasing costs, the White House briefing room, and more
Browns sign Maliek Collins to $30 million extension
The Cleveland Browns have secured one of their standout defensive players for the future before their next game against the Tennessee Titans . Cleveland defensive tackle Maliek Collins has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $30 million. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Collins’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the agreement to him […] The post Browns sign Maliek Collins to $30 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
7 Numbers That Explain Anthropic’s Business
We broke down the A.I. company’s key figures, which give insight into the health of its business, its future plans and who’s in charge.
Paying for Clinical AI: Principles for Policymakers
Clinical AI could improve access to care, but today’s payment systems weren’t built for it. Drawing on two 2026 roundtables with BPC’s Future of Health Advisory Board, this brief sets out principles for paying for clinical AI based on evidence of value.
Yankees news: Not buying what the Yanks were selling
The boss’ explanation fell flat; Austin Wells’ future is a linchpin of the offseason; looking at Yankee payroll
The world’s smallest full-frame mirrorless camera is back – and slimmer than ever. Sigma’s new minimalist FP2 packs 6K open gate, faster performance, and a tilt screen
The Sigma FP2 is an ultra-compact full-frame mirrorless body with a new partially stacked sensor and updated autofocus
Far-right politician's historic election raises questions about Germany's future
Earlier this month, a far-right politician was elected speaker of a German regional parliament for the first time since the period of Nazi Germany.
Stifel CEO Kruszewski talks sports and makes pitch for St. Louis’ future
The Stifel Charity Classic returned to Norwood Hills Country Club, with Stifel in its second year as title sponsor. The tournament is the opening playoff event on the PGA Tour Champions.
Austin Hedges’ Future With the Guardians Appears Uncertain
Austin Hedges has been an important piece of the Cleveland Guardians roster for the last half-decade, but there's no guarantee he's back in 2027.
'Most people can't handle driving in 2 dimensions let alone 3': Readers respond to our poll about flying cars
Tesla recently demonstrated its Rocket Roadster "flying car." We asked our readers whether they think flying cars will be widely available in the near future.
Political cartoons for October 24
Saturday's political cartoons include America's reflection, a humanitarian ass, and more
Likelihood Each Cubs Free Agent Starter Returns
From Shota Imanaga’s uncertain future to Clay Holmes’ defensive fit, we breakdown the odds of Chicago’s veteran rotation arms returning to the North Side for 2027.
Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes for the winner are open until October 30
007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and more titles have been revealed as candidates for Golden Joystick's 2026 "Ultimate Game of the Year", and votes for the winner are open
Windows 11 is apparently so bad that XBOX would rather cancel hardware than be forced to use the OS
A reported clash between Microsoft's XBOX and Windows teams suggests Windows 11's desktop may no longer be the foundation for Project Helix.
Brazil's runoff: Lula's legacy vs. Bolsonaro's dynasty
Brazil's tight presidential runoff pits a political giant against a Bolsonaro heir in a battle over the country's political future.
Does Serbia’s student movement win show power of Gen Z?
Turning ‘social revolt’ into ‘electoral legitimacy’ could be blueprint for other youth movements
Opportunity profile: Moving regulatory science forward
Future thinking and collaboration are key in a £20 million call for centres of excellence
Tibetan river hosting world’s biggest dam is facing increasing flood risk: study
Researchers create a hydrological history using tree rings and data to project future run-off and flood risk in the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Utah Jazz Must Let Darryn Peterson Feel the Pressure
Shielding Utah’s prized rookie from high-stakes moments only stunts his growth. To secure their future, the Jazz must force Darryn Peterson to embrace the game-deciding pressure now.
Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million
Netflix reportedly looked to make a deal with Microsoft
Where Does Steven Kwan’s Future With the Guardians Stand?
Steven Kwan could be a trade candidate for the Cleveland Guardians this offseason. However, the team's top executive could have another idea.
Purdue and Accenture: A model for applied partnership
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every industry. Find out how Purdue and Accenture are working together to prepare Indiana’s workforce and students in Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business for an AI-powered future.
Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?
The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more than just sports. For Republicans, and GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey in particular, it represents a political Hail Mary to find a subject that captivates…
The future of women’s health with Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reacts to Trump's new executive order on women's health.
A neglected particle from the dawn of time could explain why everything in the universe exists
A hypothetical particle could have briefly held more energy than everything else in the infant universe combined, which could help explain how matter won out over antimatter.
Former Minecraft lead, Xbox veteran and COO Helen Chiang "fired" for "policy violations"
A new report suggests that Helen Chiang, recently appointed as Xbox Chief Operations Officer, was terminated for "policy violations," although there's no word on exactly what.
Colorectal cancer cases in kids have risen sixfold over past 2 decades — researchers are racing to understand why
While rare, colorectal cancer is becoming more common in kids, teens and young adults, and the disease appears particularly aggressive in this age group.
Iranians pin hopes for political change on Netanyahu's election win
Iranians are looking to Israel's election as a potential turning point in their country's political future, with supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu hoping his victory will bring renewed pressure on the Islamic Republic.
More Than a Charcuterie Board: A Mother and Daughter Build a Business Around Gathering.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Birch Bay Retirement Village. NORTHEAST HARBOR—Food’s ability to be a social cornerstone is one of the founding premises of one of Mount Desert Island’s newest, and perhaps most unique, endeavors in cuisine based catering. From intimate gatherings to large functions, Olive & Pearl creates charcuterie boards that can not only astound the tongue but also the eye. Many would agree that food can bring people together. In fact, culinary delights, and sometimes adventures, have been utilized as the centerpiece for social and business occasions of all kinds for centuries. Often times it even has the ability to start conversation, temper differences, and build new relationships. Settings can vary, from a multi-course sit down meal, a backyard barbecue, or a couple of bowls of chips and dip in front of a television, but the result can be the same. Humans come together, they share food, and the whole process is a catalyst for thought, communication, and a shared experience. Imagined and created by the mother and daughter team of Dr. Susan Scanlan (formerly MacCready) and Kayla Musetti, Olive & Pearl was started in June of this year and has been creating, delighting, and growing since. We gave the two an opportunity to answer some questions about themselves and their new venture. The love, passion, and pride for what they are doing and the fact that they are doing it as a mother and daughter team came through so strongly in their answers that we decided to present the question and answer session in its entirety. The Interview What did you do prior to Olive & Pearl? We’re a mother-daughter team, and food, family, and hospitality have always been a big part of our lives. Susan grew up in a large family in Pennsylvania, where the table was always at the center of everything. There were multiple dishes, little bites, stories, and plenty of conversation. Food was never simply about eating. It was about gathering, celebrating, and spending time together. After living in several Southern states, Susan relocated to Maine more than 20 years ago, and Maine has truly become home. She loves its sense of community, natural beauty, and connection to local food and makers. Professionally, Susan is a registered nurse and holds a doctorate in health administration. She has worked in a variety of clinical, nonclinical, and leadership roles and currently works as a faculty academic director. Building Olive & Pearl has been an exciting creative venture alongside her career. Kayla is also a registered nurse and works in the ambulatory surgery unit at Mount Desert Island Hospital. While healthcare is an important part of both of our professional lives, Olive & Pearl has given us an entirely different way to connect, collaborate, and create something together. Tell us about the business. Olive & Pearl is a mother-daughter charcuterie business centered around beautiful food, thoughtful presentation, and bringing people together. We create curated charcuterie boards designed for everything from intimate gatherings and dinner parties to weddings, showers, corporate events, boat days, and celebrations of all kinds. We think of our boards as more than food. They’re an experience and an invitation to gather, slow down, and enjoy time with the people around you. We’re intentional about quality ingredients, artful presentation, and personalization. Whenever possible, we also incorporate Maine-made and locally sourced products, including cheeses, jams, honey, seasonal produce, and baked goods. What inspired you to start Olive & Pearl? In many ways, Olive & Pearl grew out of something we had been doing our entire lives —bringing people together around food. We’ve always loved creating beautiful spreads for family and friends. There was something special about watching people gather around a table, graze, talk, laugh, and simply enjoy being together. Friends and family began telling us, “You should do this as a business,” and one day, we stopped laughing it off and started mapping it out. We realized we had an opportunity to combine our different strengths and create something that reflected what we both value: hospitality, creativity, quality, and connection. Charcuterie felt like the perfect expression of that. It’s beautiful and creative, but it’s also communal and approachable. At its heart, it brings us right back to where the idea began, a table filled with food and people gathered around it. Do you have a business partner(s)? Our business partner is each other! Olive & Pearl is truly a mother-daughter partnership, and building it together has been incredibly meaningful and sometimes hilarious! We know each other extremely well, which can be both a strength and, occasionally, a challenge. We have different personalities and strengths, but we’ve learned to lean into those differences and use them to our advantage. There’s a lot of trust between us, and we’ve learned how to communicate, collaborate, and occasionally laugh at ourselves along the way. We’re also building Olive & Pearl while continuing our careers in healthcare and education, so we’re taking things thoughtfully and growing the business one step at a time. We all have to start somewhere. One of the most rewarding parts has been having something that belongs to both of us. We get to learn from one another, celebrate the small wins together, and create something that we hope will become part of our family’s story for years to come. When exactly did you launch the business? Recently, in June 2026, we launched Olive & Pearl, turning an idea we had talked about for years into real business. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch something that started around our own family table and begin to find a place within the community. How is it going so far? How do you feel it has been received? It has been going very well, and we’ve been incredibly encouraged by how warmly Olive & Pearl has been received. As more people hear about us, our orders have continued to increase, and we’re seeing growing interest in boards for events and celebrations. It’s exciting to watch something that began as an idea between the two of us start to grow within the community. One of the most rewarding parts is hearing from customers after their events or seeing photos of our boards being enjoyed. Knowing that something we created became part of someone’s celebration is incredibly meaningful to us. Is there a brick-and-mortar location or is it all online? Olive & Pearl is currently an online business. We’re intentionally starting this way so we can build relationships with our customers, learn what they love, and grow thoughtfully. Our long-term dream, if the business continues to grow, is to eventually have a sit-down space where people can experience Olive & Pearl in person. Do you have any future plans if things go well/keep going well? Absolutely. For now, our focus is on continuing to grow Olive & Pearl, getting to know our customers, and becoming part of more celebrations and gatherings throughout the area. Long term, we would love to have our own physical space where people can come together and experience Olive & Pearl beyond the boards themselves. We can imagine a place that combines food, hospitality, creativity, and community. Ultimately, we want to build something that continues to grow while still feeling personal and connected to the people and community around us. Is there an aspect of the business that you really love? There are so many things we love about it, but the people and the connection are probably at the top of the list. We love creating something beautiful, but what really matters to us is what happens after we hand it over to the customer. We picture our boards on kitchen islands, at backyard gatherings, on boats, at weddings, or around a long dinner table—with people laughing, talking, and lingering a little longer. We also love the creative side. Every board is an opportunity to play with color, texture, shape, seasonality, and flavor. We don’t just want to fill a board, we want to curate an experience. And supporting local makers is especially meaningful to us. Whenever possible, we love incorporating Maine-made cheeses, local jams and honey, seasonal produce, and products from nearby bakeries and businesses. It allows us to showcase some of what makes Maine so special. Perhaps most importantly, we love doing this together. Building something as a mother and daughter has given us another way to spend time together, learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and create memories. Is there anything regarding any aspect of Olive & Pearl that you may think is important that is not reflected on the website? One thing that may not always come through online is just how personal this business is to us. Olive & Pearl isn’t something we created simply because charcuterie was popular. It grew very naturally from our family, our traditions, and the way we’ve always enjoyed gathering with people we love. There is a lot of heart behind every board. We think about the people who will be enjoying it, the occasion they’re celebrating, and how we can make the experience feel special. We also want people to know that we care deeply about supporting locals whenever possible. Using Maine products isn’t just about sourcing ingredients, it’s about telling a little story about where we live and the talented people who make and grow wonderful things here. Is there anything that we have not asked that you think is important/relevant that would like readers to know? We hope people see Olive & Pearl as more than just a charcuterie business. At its heart, it’s about gathering. Our goal is to make it easier for people to create those moments when everyone gathers around the table, conversations last a little longer, and people simply enjoy being together. We also hope people see the mother-daughter story behind the business. We’re building Olive & Pearl alongside our careers, one step at a time, and there is something incredibly special about creating a shared family legacy in the process. For us, success isn’t just about how many boards we make. It’s about becoming part of people’s special moments - birthdays, weddings, weekends with friends, quiet evenings at home, or a beautiful day on the Maine coast. If one of our boards helps people put down their phones, linger a little longer, laugh a little more, and enjoy the people around them, then we feel like we’ve done exactly what we set out to do. All photos courtesy of Olive & Pearl. LINKS TO LEARN MORE Olive & Pearl website Olive & Pearl Facebook Olive & Pearl Instagram RECENT PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS To see all the press releases, click here. To see our news, click here. For the full archive, click here. All of these are on our dedicated website. 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