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Justin Blandford interview - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
History is more than dates, buildings and plaques. It’s the stories we choose to remember and the ones we’re still learning how to tell. This week, we sit down with Justin Blandford, superintendent of Springfield’s state historic sites, to talk about some of his favorite projects, the challenges of working with history and the unexpected […]
Health champions
Dr. Terri Sabella, the CEO of North Olympic Healthcare Network of Port Angeles, helped award the 24th Legislative District’s state delegation the Community Health Champion awards on Wednesday.
7 a.m. - ArkLaTex Made: State Fair of Louisiana brings vendors, livestock, rodeo, and live entertainment to Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. — Visitors stepping onto the fairgrounds for the State Fair of Louisiana when it officially opens on Thursday will find much more than carnival rides and fair food.
Idaho to receive another $186 million in federal grant to improve rural health access
Idaho is slated to receive another approximately $186 million grant in the second year of the five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The state awarded all of its first $186 million to organizations statewide for projects meant to improve access and services for rural and tribal healthcare systems, according to a press release from Idaho […]
New MEF Report: Bombs Have Weakened the Iranian Regime, but Only Politics Can Replace It
Seth D. Kaplan Maps a Path to Replacing the Islamic Republic with a Stable, Democratic, and Internationally Integrated Iranian State.
English rugby wants U.S. money. Its women’s team are leading the sales pitch
A game against USA Eagles in New Jersey has deeper implications for a sport that wants to capitalise on its Stateside momentum
Malliotakis Announces Federal Funding to Expand Science & Stewardship Program at Freshkills Park
(STATEN ISLAND, NY) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today joined Mark Murphy, President of the Freshkills Park Alliance and Administrator of Freshkills Park, to announce nearly $687,000 in federal funding she secured to expand the Science & Stewardship Program at Freshkills Park. The funding will provide the initial framework, infrastructure and field equipment necessary to establish long-term environmental research at the park and support its continued transformation from a former landfill into a hub for conservation.
It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.
Health directors say region is 'well-protected' from measles, but obstacles remain
As a historic measles outbreak continues to spread across the commonwealth, state and local health officials met in Cranberry Wednesday to discuss vaccination...
Penn State: Matt Campbell Shifts Focus to More Important Goal
Struggling through a winless Big Ten start, Matt Campbell is pivoting from a lost season to the recruiting trail to salvage the program’s future and culture.
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
FRIEDMAN: Not all political scandals are created equal
Should Americans care if their politicians are kinky? That question sits at the heart of a recent controversy surrounding Chris Gallant, the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The New York Post reported on Sept. 13 that Gallant, an openly gay man, had modeled for a...
Outside groups spend millions on Georgia legislative races
Most of the spending is concentrated in suburban districts held by Republican incumbents — the kind of seats Democrats need to flip to win control of the state House.
‘California mourns a giant’: Political leaders react to Dolores Huerta’s death
State leaders described Huerta’s legacy as both ideological and as a mentor to Latino and women leaders. They omitted mention of Cesar Chavez
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States.
Fear Kristaps Porzingis never plays for Warriors again heightens
The Warriors have opened the season with a 1-3 record. Golden State has had an early problem with availability this year, primarily with their bigs. The health issues of Kristaps...
‘That goes beyond party’: Democrat superintendent candidate Jennettie Marshall talks priorities, politics
The Oklahoma general election is days away, and education issues are at the top of voters’ minds. StateImpact’s Beth Wallis sat down with the Democratic nominee for state superintendent, Jennettie Marshall. Marshall is a pastor and former Tulsa Public Schools board member.
Blue states sue to get access to small farm, business data for tax collection purposes
Democratic state attorneys general are suing to resurrect the Corporate Transparency Act, arguing they need a large federal law-enforcement database with the photos, birthdates and addresses of small business owners […]
Global Health & WASH
The US National Institutes of Health reopened its center and program-project machinery in force. NIGMS is funding Collaborative Program Grants for interdisciplinary teams, NIAID opened both its Immune Tolerance Network and a next-generation R&D call, the NCI runs its Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs program, the National Library of Medicine is funding institutional training in biomedical AI and data science, and NIH reopened its Centers for AIDS Research. The tell: these pay for standing centers and multi-year consortia at institutions with an existing funded research base, not one-off projects, so the fit is an established US research institution, not a single investigator. Disease-specific foundations are again funding the researcher, not just the research. The Parkinson’s Foundation opened its Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award and the National Ataxia Foundation its Research Seed Money Grant. The tell, the same one we flagged last cycle, is a named early-career or seed award that builds a pipeline of scientists committed to one condition, so what wins is a researcher willing to specialize. The post-USAID global-health money is routing through a State Department program statement and multilateral innovation funds. The US Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy opened its Advancing Global Health Annual Program Statement, Grand Challenges Canada opened Nexa Lighthouse for climate and health innovation in Asia and the Pacific at USD $250,000 to $2,000,000, and CEPI opened a rolling call on vaccine-manufacturing analytics. The tell: the largest health money this cycle sits in a standing program statement and in staged innovation vehicles, not in a single bilateral grant. Total Estimated Funding Pool: ~$35.4M across discrete grants. (Separately, large national-formula envelopes not counted in this total: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD).) This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. New opportunities: Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award, Parkinson’s Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The Parkinson’s Foundation created the Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award to fund clinicians rethinking how people with Parkinson’s disease receive care. The Foundation is using pilot funding to move promising ideas into testable projects, backing work across four lanes: strengthening community clinician capability, redesigning care models, building patient-centered technologies, and defining the minimum clinical datasets that make better standards possible. It wants hypothesis-driven, clinically grounded projects that can generate evidence strong enough to attract further funding. By opening the door to clinicians at every career stage and strongly preferring projects that involve people with Parkinson’s in their design, the Foundation signals that it values practical, patient-shaped innovation over prestige. The strongest fits are US-licensed clinicians with a focus on Parkinson’s and an institutional home for applied care research. Geographies: united states. Who can apply: Clinicians of all career stages, from fellows to established faculty, who are licensed to care for patients in the United States and have a significant focus on Parkinson’s disease. Physicians must have completed a neurology residency (or justify how their training pathway benefits people with PD); allied health professionals must hold an advanced degree, typically a PhD. Fellows, those in mentored positions, and those within two years of starting an independent position require a mentor and a mentor support letter. The sponsoring institution’s grants office is the authorized recipient and funds are disbursed to the institution. Funding amount: Maximum of $200,000 over two years; up to three awards. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology. Deadline: November 1, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Design and Deliver the Next EIT Health Bootcamps, EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its call for consortia to design and deliver the next generation of its health start-up bootcamps, funding the curriculum, masterclasses, mentoring, and investor engagement that turn early health ventures into fundable companies. The organization is using these learning paths to strengthen Europe’s health innovation pipeline across digital health evidence, deep tech and AI commercialization, cross-border investment, and patient access. What EIT Health wants to back is not a single course but durable delivery capacity built by partners who span industry, education, and research. Requiring multi-country consortia and a revenue-sharing stake in the programs signals that EIT Health expects these bootcamps to outlast the grant. The strongest fits are established training providers, universities, and industry partners with proven reach into health entrepreneurs. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: Consortia only (individuals cannot apply), comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of five independent legal entities. Partners must cover at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, education, research), including at least one industry organisation, and at least two entities must be legally established in different Horizon Europe countries. Funding amount: Foundational Learning Path: up to EUR €112,000; Thematic Learning Paths: up to EUR €124,500 per path (up to four thematic projects); up to EUR €610,000 total EIT Health funding available under the call. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Technology Transfer Offices & Entrepreneurship Support Call (Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its Technology Transfer Offices and Entrepreneurship Support Call to fund consortia that will deliver the Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture program for healthcare researchers. EIT Health is using the grant to build local capacity for turning laboratory science into incorporated start-ups, paying experienced technology transfer offices and entrepreneurship support providers to run masterclasses, structured mentoring, and a closing Pitch Day across two cohorts. It wants to back organizations that can walk researchers from discovery to company formation, not just teach theory. Requiring two transfer offices plus one venture-building provider signals that EIT Health values proven commercialization experience alongside academic reach. The strongest fits are European research-commercialization teams with a track record of moving health innovations toward investable ventures. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: A consortium of two Technology Transfer Offices (representing higher education institutions or research organisations) and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider with demonstrated experience in venture building and start-up support. Applicants may apply for more than one learning path where they can demonstrate the required expertise and capacity for each. Funding amount: Up to EUR €77,000 in 2027 and up to EUR €77,000 in 2028 (up to EUR €154,000 total per consortium over two years). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. EIT Health RIS Country Representatives Call (2027-2028), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is seeking organizations to serve as Country Representatives across eleven Regional Innovation Scheme countries in central and eastern Europe for the 2027 to 2028 period. The money funds a national anchor in each country, an organization that maps the local health innovation ecosystem, connects startups and researchers to EIT Health programs, and builds the stakeholder relationships that let health ventures grow. EIT Health is backing local capacity rather than individual projects, which is why it accepts both single organizations and national consortia that span education, research, and industry. The requirement for co-financing signals that it wants representatives already embedded in their national systems. The strongest fits are established ecosystem builders with deep ties to health innovation stakeholders in one eligible country. Geographies: Croatia; Czech Republic; Estonia; Greece; Hungary; Latvia; Malta; Romania; Serbia; Slovenia; Turkey. Who can apply: Registered legal entities established in one of the eligible EIT RIS countries. Single organisations or national consortia may apply. Consortia must include at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (education, research and industry), and all consortium partners must be established in the same eligible country. Suitable applicants have demonstrated experience in healthcare innovation ecosystem development, innovation support and entrepreneurship, start-up acceleration, technology transfer, research and higher education, business support, and stakeholder engagement, with strong links to national innovation stakeholders. Funding amount: Up to EUR €182,000 per Country Representative (maximum funding per project); total call budget up to EUR €1,274,500; EIT Health funds up to 60% of total eligible project costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Architects of Trust: Community-Driven Demand Creation for New TB Vaccines, Treatment Action Group (TAG). *New!* *Closing soon!* Treatment Action Group, with funding from Wellcome, is opening its Architects of Trust call to help communities prepare for the new tuberculosis vaccines now moving through late-stage trials. The money backs civil society and community-based organizations to raise awareness, surface local questions and concerns, and press policymakers toward equitable national rollout. By pairing each grantee with an advocacy mentor and running a strategy workshop alongside the Global TB Vaccine Forum, Treatment Action Group is building a durable advocacy bench rather than funding one-off outreach. The two-stage design, starting with a short expression of interest, signals that fit and community rootedness matter more than polished proposals. The strongest fits are locally trusted groups with real TB, immunization, or health advocacy experience and a committed project lead. Geographies: Brazil; Ethiopia; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Nigeria; Peru; Philippines; South Africa; Tanzania; Vietnam; Zambia. Who can apply: National, subnational, or regional civil society organizations (CSOs) or community-based organizations based in one of the 14 eligible countries or in Eastern Europe/Central Asia regional networks, with experience in TB, immunization, or other health advocacy and in community engagement or policy advocacy; well integrated into stakeholder networks with membership or affiliation to other CSO or community networks; naming a dedicated project lead (’architect of trust’) who can attend the April 2027 Zaragoza forum in person; and holding (or committing to adopt) organizational policies on safeguarding (bullying, harassment, abuse, and harm), equity, diversity and inclusion, and legal compliance, research practice and governance. Funding amount: Grants of up to US$45,000 will be awarded to 8 CSO partners across 14 high-TB-burden countries plus regional networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; each grant funds 12 months of work. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Governance; Policy & Advocacy. Deadline: November 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
FSU Discovery Days event reveals the beauty of science through crystal photography
Science and art came together at Florida State University's "Glittering Science" event Oct. 21, where photographs of tiny crystals revealed the unexpected
Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vows to repair 'damaged relationship' between City Hall and business
Two days after filing her nomination petitions to join the now fifteen candidate field seeking to deny Mayor Brandon Johnson a second term, the retiring Illinois comptroller portrayed the embattled incumbent as openly hostile to business.
Democrats in striking distance: New CNN polls in four states highlight party’s path to Senate majority
CNN polling across four key Senate races in the final days of the midterm campaign finds Democrats well-positioned in Michigan and Texas, with no clear leader in the races in Maine or Kansas.
MSU football captains visit patients at UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing
Michigan State football captains and Zeke the wonder dog visited patients and their families at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing.
Iraqi court hands down prison terms to 2 politicians and an oil official in graft case
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court sentenced two prominent politicians and the head of a state-run enterprise responsible for distributing oil products to prison sentences in a corruption case, officials announced Thursday.
Northwest, central Arkansas drive statewide job gains in September
The majority of Arkansas job gains continue to come from the central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas metro areas. The two regions were responsible for 85.5% of net job gains statewide...
Some Texas Republicans cross party lines to support Talarico
The GOP defiance is notable in a state dominated by Republicans.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas' Windmill Campus Celebrates Middle School’s Five-Star Rating
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) celebrated Windmill’s Middled School on Tuesday, October 27, for earning a five-star rating in the Nevada Department of Education’s 2025-26 Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), the state’s school
Trump calls for Peltola to be banned from Alaska Senate race
President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola following a report that her allies secretly recruited candidates, to join the state's Senate race.
State Legislative Chambers Could Flip in the Midterms. Here's Where
The race to control Congress in the 2026 midterm elections has dominated the public’s attention. But in many cases, state legislatures may have an even greater impact on Americans’ lives – and there’s a lot of ferment in this year’s contests. With partisan gridlock often hampering lawmaking in ...
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States.
Natalie Lynch to lead Ankeny Art Center
The Ankeny Art Center has appointed Natalie Lynch as its next executive director, effective Nov. 2. Lynch brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, workforce development and strategic partnerships. Most recently, she led statewide workforce development partnerships at Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates and previously helped launch OpportUNITY, a regional…
Tate High FFA Wins Florida Turfgrass Science State Championship, Advances To Nationals : NorthEscambia.com
Local online newspaper for North Escambia County Florida, Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Molino, Century, Cantonment, Atmore, Flomaton, News
Is Montana holding the key to undoing Citizens United?
A measure on Tuesday's ballot aims to stem the flow of dark money spending in the state—and maybe beyond.
Idaho’s health agency director to step down by end of year
The director of Idaho’s largest state agency will step down by the end of the year.
Four-star flip target to visit FSU
2027 four-star cornerback Aidyn Wiggins, who is committed to Auburn, is set to visit Florida State for their season finale against Florida.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities to Sell Fenway Life Science Property at 421 Park Drive in Boston
BOSTON— Alexandria Real Estate Equities has agreed to sell its development property at 421 Park Drive in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood to an institutional buyer, a transaction expected to generate significant […]
South Georgia State Fair returns with rides, food and entertainment
The South Georgia State Fair opens Thursday with rides, fair food and family entertainment, drawing crowds of all ages.
Warriors Share Why Jonathan Kuminga Never Got Yaxel Lendeborg Treatment
The Golden State Warriors are already utilizing Yaxel Lendeborg better than they have for most NBA rookies in recent memory. Jonathan Kuminga is one name who always had to fight to get minutes and never fit into Steve Kerr’s system. Questions were asked to compare the two situations ahead of the Warriors facing Kuminga and […] The post Warriors Share Why Jonathan Kuminga Never Got Yaxel Lendeborg Treatment appeared first on HEAVY.
Direction of Pa. measles outbreak ‘promising,’ health secretary says
Pennsylvania health secretary Dr. Debra Bogen said recent drops in the number of confirmed measles cases in the state are “promising,” but she’s not willing to predict what it could mean for the outbreak that’s so far infected nearly 1,400 people. The health department has so far recorded only 16
Senate Control Could Hinge on Alaska’s Weird Politics
The state’s unique voting system, plus a late-breaking scandal over Democratic sponsorship of a fake candidate, could haunt the midterm results.
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings vintage sounds to Clark State
Modern pop hits are getting a vintage makeover. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings its global "Future is Vintage Tour" to the Clark State Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, blending eras with a dynamic mix of singers, dancers and old-school flair.
Memphis voters cite economy, health care, and local issues as early voting numbers outpace 2022
One day remains to vote early in Tennessee, and state data shows early voting numbers are outpacing 2022.
Florida State Fan Base Staging an Uprising Over Norvell
Florida State fans are fed up with coach Mike Norvell. They are taking matters into their own hands.
Local business, commuters brace for impact as Ogden Canyon narrows to one lane
Drivers heading through Ogden Canyon will be facing some changes next week as construction gets underway on State Route 39.Starting Monday, Utah Department of T
Judge allows discovery in civil suit appeal of $2B state contract awarded to political heavyweights
A Massachusetts judge is allowing discovery in an appeal in a civil suit over a $2 billion state contract for a new Springfield courthouse awarded, in-part, to politically connected bidders.
Professor’s new book examines political tendencies of early Supreme Court
Rachel Shelden, director of Penn State’s George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center and associate professor of history, is the author of the new book, “The Political Supreme Court: A Forgotten History,” published by the University of North Carolina Press’ W. Hodding Carter III Books trade imprint.
County students visit MSU Wood Magic Science Fair
Fourth-grade teachers Edith Wilhite of East Union, Allison Rhea of Ingomar, Lisa Byers of Myrtle and Brandi Cooper of West Union brought their classes to Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic
Commentary: Patients first? Putting the OSMA Ohio governor endorsement in perspective
We should read the Ohio State Medical Association’s Political Action Committee endorsement in the Ohio governor race for what it is: one governing board’s judgment about what serves its profession.
The Medical Minute: Newborn intensive care: What parents need to know
A NICU stay can be scary for parents. A Penn State Health neonatologist explains how specialized care supports babies’ growth and development while helping families through a stressful time.
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
Rethinking the Migration State
This book advances a new research agenda in migration studies by rethinking the ‘migration state’ as a core feature of modern governance. Since Hollifield introduced the concept in 2004, the migration state framework has offered a powerful lens for understanding how states reconcile competing objectives of economic openness, political control, and sovereignty in an era...
Pennsylvania measles cases near 1,400, state health department says
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Measles cases in Pennsylvania have risen to 1,398 as of Wednesday, up 38 from the state health department's last update on Monday, as the state battles its worst measles outbreak in
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Thursday, Oct. 29
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
UTHealth Houston shows off state-of-the-art public health school
The $299 million building includes a two-story auditorium, a teaching kitchen for nutrition and culinary medicine, and research laboratories focused on genetics and infectious diseases.
New Sphere venue at National Harbor secures up to $215M in bond financing
A second Sphere in the United States is closer to fruition.
USC defense gears up for Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
The Trojans will welcome No. 2 Ohio State to town, tasked with trying to limit a Heisman frontrunner.
From Ann Richards to Gina Hinojosa: What has — and hasn’t — changed for women in Texas politics
Only two women have been elected governor of the Lone Star State. Could that be about to change?
Gevorg Tamamyan: Paediatric Oncologist, System Builder, Transregional Nominee - And A Test For Geneva’s Entrenched Machinery?
Dr Gevorg Tamamyan, an Armenian paediatric oncologist and professor at Yerevan State Medical University, has joined the race for WHO Director-General under a unique cross-regional nomination by the Republic of Botswana. Entering a competitive field of seven candidates as a clinician-academic and the youngest contender (born in 1987), his candidacy introduces a distinct frontline perspective to the 2027-2032 election.
Ballotmania: Inside the flurry of measures upending Massachusetts politics
The record-tying number of initiatives on the ballot next week put Beacon Hill on the defensive, and it's resurfaced thorny questions about the powers and pitfalls of lawmaking by statewide vote.
Budget: Chancellor moves on business rates, housebuilding and data centres in 'breathing space' address
Plenty for real estate to reflect on in the first Burnham Budget
Troy University remembers former Trustee, business leader Wallace D. Malone, Jr.
Former Troy University Trustee and business and community leader Wallace D. Malone, Jr. passed away on Oct. 25. He was 90 years old. Malone, the former chairman and chief executive officer of SouthTrust Corporation, served as a member of the board of then-Troy State University from 1975-1995. Two buildings — one on the Dothan...Read More
Palmetto Sports Daily: Gamecocks look to keep focused, Clemson heads into hostile environment
PSD returns with how the Gamecocks and Tigers are preparing for Saturday, plus a preview of South Carolina State’s big Thursday night matchup.
Ria Health Brings 24/7 Peer Support to Virtual Alcohol Treatment Through Partnership with CHESS Health
Patients in all 50 states now have round-the-clock access to peers, community and crisis support through the Connections app, extending care far beyond the scheduled visitSan Francisco, CA, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cravings, stress and isolation don’t keep office hours. Ria Health, the nationwide telehealth provider of alcohol use disorder treatment, is making sure its patients never face those moments alone. Through a new partnership with CHESS Health, every Ria Health patient now has
Federal government takes steps to remove nuclear waste from SONGS
Five states have signed Memorandums of Understanding
Kansas State Football: Depth Chart Review
The Kansas State defense kept the team in the game but faded in the 4th quarter.
Alaska election officials oppose Trump DOJ’s involvement in Senate race
Alaska officials said new revelations in The New York Times about efforts by Democrats to recruit a Senate candidate with the same name as GOP incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan do not change the state’s opposition to a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to potentially delay certification of the election.
NPI awarded National Institutes of Health grant to evaluate implementation of California’s Recess for All law
California law mandates that public elementary and charter schools provide at least 30 minutes of recess time each school day as of school year 2024-25. Implementation was required by California Senate Bill 291, also known as Recess for All, which passed on October 13, 2023 under the leadership of State Senator Josh Newman (D-29). Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Hannah R. Thompson, alongside her colleague Rebecca A.
New Rochelle mayor highlights small business in State of the City Address
“The state of our city is strong and with all of you it’s only getting stronger,” New Rochelle Mayor Yadira
UNM Health Center Reopens to Patients After Cyber Event
After a “cybersecurity event” Monday shuttered the system of the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has resumed operations.
McCullough’s Silence On Norvell Leaves FSU Fans Hanging
Florida State president skips coach Mike Norvell's name in new letter. With a $46.7M buyout and no AD, fans deserve answers now.
KKR invests $475M in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' life science Megacampus
KKR & Co. NYSE:KKR has acquired a 49% noncontrolling equity interest in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' NYSE:ARE Campus Point for $475M.Campus Point is a nearly 2M sq. ft. life science Megacampus in San Diego, California. The Megacampus includes tenants Novartis NYSE:NVS OTC:NVSEF NYSE:NVS, Bristo…
Billionaires Fighting California’s Wealth Tax Have Put $333 Million Into Political Ad Machine Ahead of Elections
California's billionaires are relying on a well-funded PAC to defeat Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax on the state's ultrarich.
Business group pushes to open Oregon land for industry ahead of 2027 session
Oregon should open up a “phantom supply” of land in the state for economic development, a new report from business groups argues.
FIFA politics around Infantino re-election push Japanese official to resign
GENEVA (AP) — Two-time World Cup coach Takeshi Okada resigned as Japanese soccer federation vice president in protest at the politics around FIFA during Gianni Infantino’s campaign to be re-elected. Japan’s soccer body on Wednesday published Okada’s resignation statement dated last Saturday — 24 hours after the Asian Football Confederation had performed a U-turn by
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration’s move to ease peptides access
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Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States
Corning’s American Tradition of Knowledge in Materials Science
Founded in 1851 in upstate New York, where it remains, Corning is a manufacturer of specialized glass that has a market capitalization of over $100 billion as of October 2026 (GLW), annual revenues approaching $20 billion, and nearly 70,000 employees worldwide.1 Corning is the world’s leading manufacturer of touchscreen glass, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of optical fiber for long-distance telecommunication, the leading U.S. manufacturer of polysilicon for solar panels, and one of two suppliers of glass for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photomasks needed to make the world’s most powerful chips with ASML machines. Optical fiber is also increasingly crucial to expand the computational capacity of AI data centers with optical networking. Corning is a rare jewel of the American Industrial Revolution that has not just remained competitive to the present day but repeatedly enabled technological transformations: it developed the glass for Thomas Edison’s first light bulbs in the 1880s, invented optical fiber cable in the 1970s, and developed the “Gorilla Glass” touchscreens for Apple’s iPhones that kicked off the global smartphone revolution in the 2000s. Corning’s leading tradition of knowledge in materials science has allowed it to stave off successive waves of competition over the decades from Europe, Japan, and now China.
Florida State University research shows how political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by Florida State University Herbert Wertheim Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Michael Holmes examines the challenges companies face when they engage in America’s polarized political system and whether that involvement further deepens the divide.
Health officials investigate unusual number of DIPG cases in eastern Kentucky
Families gathered in Corbin Wednesday as state and federal teams look for a cause.
Quantum achievement unlocked: Scientists capture motion of molecules in action
Advancing X-ray science to ever greater heights in the 21st century is why a dedicated group of Arizona State University scientists continue to push and make a series of new firsts at their one-of-a-kind, compact X-ray science facility, called ASU X-Beams. Having solved their first protein structure, the ASU scientific team have been working to produce ever faster X-ray pulses — an achievement needed to successfully capture the motion of molecules of great biomedical, semiconductor, renew
National political action committees pour money into Kansas data center politics
With national focus on the Kansas midterm election, pro-data center political action committees (PAC) are filtering funds and messaging into the Sunflower state.
AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access
A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with its development.
Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears
Kemp has been traveling the state singing the praises of the man he hopes will take over his job after this year, Republican businessman Rick Jackson. Kemp is set to complete his second and final term in January, and Jackson is locked in a tight race with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms to succeed him.
Trump Ties Rural Health Funding to Changes in State Hospital Laws
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DEA Prepares To Release List Of Marijuana Businesses That Applied For Federal Protections Under Trump's Rescheduling Move
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing to release a list of state-licensed medical marijuana business that have applied in a timely fashion for federal protections that come with the Trump administration’s move to partially reschedule cannabis. A agency webpage launched on Wednesday said the forthcoming list—which will detail the states included in applicants’ business […]
FSU physicist awarded collaborative Department of Energy grant to develop models of quantum matter
A Florida State University condensed-matter physicist is part of a team exploring how quantum materials, which are materials that power everything from
Community Clinic CEO talks rural health access, expansion
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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots
Wednesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge David O. Carter comes as more than 3.7 million people have already voted in the state.
Community Clinic CEO talks rural health access, expansion
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Hennepin County Attorney charges political commenters for primary election vouching stunt
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Board hears updates on K-12 science curriculum
STATE COLLEGE — On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the State College Area School Board of Directors heard a review of the district’s K-12 science curriculum. The
EagleCon brings science fiction, fantasy, and career exploration to Cal State LA
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Rural hospital chain Quorum Health nears $1.3B bond sale
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The Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition | Events & Calendars | The Democratic Politics of Prison Abolition
Anna Terwiel (Trinity College) discusses prison abolition. While dismissed as naïve or idealistic—even by "penal minimalists" who defend state punishment—abolition enacts vital democratic citizenship. She highlights abolitionists' vigilance against the carceral state, trust in collective power to build egalitarian justice, and accountability for political imperfections.This event is free and open to the public.
Business Brief: Columbus Realtors recognized at state convention
Two Columbus Realtors were recognized during the Mississippi Realtors Annual Convention and Expo this month.