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A NASA telescope will likely plummet to Earth on Friday
The decommissioned Swift Observatory turned a two-year mission into more than two decades of science.
Live 2026 midterm election coverage in Washington
Election Day is here in Washington and the nation. Numerous pivotal races will be decided. There are three conservative-backed initiatives, on the state’s new income tax for high earners, the participation of transgender girls in girls’ school sports and parental rights of public school students. There’s a momentous election for the state Supreme Court, with […]
Democrats highlight healthcare affordability on campaign trail
Consumers seeing private insurance plans are finding higher rates and fewer federal subsidies. Democrats say the GOP is to blame.
Ex-FanDuel executive to lead Empire State Building’s observatory business
Tourist attraction sees third-quarter attendance drop 26% as income falls 41%
Santa Monica Charts Its Future: Housing, AI, and Innovation
Santa Monica business leaders and Congressman Ted Lieu discussed housing approvals, AI regulation, and economic growth at the Chamber's 2026 Policy Conference.
Power Players: Innovators in Women’s Sports — Dr. Kate Ackerman, Women’s Health, Sports and Performance Institute
Power Players: Innovators in Women’s Sports — Dr. Kate Ackerman, Women’s Health Sports and Performance Institute
D-38 business officer receives prestigious innovation award
Brett Ridgway, Lewis-Palmer School District 38's chief business officer, was honored with the Pinnacle of Achievement Award.
Amid private equity slowdown, Vistria’s capital returns are surging
Vistria founder Kip Kirkpatrick credited the firm’s robust activity to its focus on the healthcare, education and financial services sectors.
Thermo Fisher JIC finalists explore coastal science at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) brought together 30 of the nation’s brightest young scientists…
NASA’s Swift Observatory to Re-Enter Atmosphere
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4, almost 22 years after launch. At launch, Swift was a
Duly’s private equity backer looks for an exit: report
Ares Management is seeking a buyer for its stake in Illinois’ largest independent physician group after almost a decade.
Kansas has not elected a Democrat since 1932. Now the Senate race is being declared a ‘toss-up.’
The race has spotlighted some of the political complexities in a state that has long been solidly conservative at the national level.
Private jet crashes near Palm Beach, authorities say
The private jet had departed Austin and was on its way to the Bahamas, authorities said.
Where Life Science Scales in Basel
The Basel region is one of the world’s leading life-science clusters. Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms and research institutions benefit from a unique combination of talent, infrastructure and international collaboration. As the industry continues to grow, the demand for scalable laboratory and office environments within this innovation ecosystem is increasing.
PAHO expands partnerships with Barcelona institutions to drive innovation and strengthen health systems in the Americas
Barcelona, Spain, November 2, 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) strengthened its cooperation with institutions in Catalonia during a visit to Barcelona by its Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, from October 30 to November 2.
How Old Is Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS? Scientists Think They Finally Might Know the Answer.
New James Webb observations suggest interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains ancient ice that may have formed up to 12 billion years ago.
David Alan Grier on Ron’s Health Scare in St. Denis Medical Season 3: “I’m Right Back. No, You’re Not, Brother”
David Alan Grier knows exactly who Ron is. He knows how to relate to men like him because he grew up around them. In a private conversation with Where Is… The post David Alan Grier on Ron’s Health Sca...
Conservative Judge O’Connor Laments Lack of ‘Reason’ in Politics
A prominent conservative federal trial judge in Texas bemoaned the lack of “reason” in civil institutions, according to a newly published speech.
Local Law Firm Lands Private Equity Backing
Santa Monica-based Wood Smith Henning & Berman has become one of the largest national law firms to score private equity backing through an
AFT Expands National Soil Health Demonstration Trial Network with nearly $5 Million from USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding American Farmland Trust (AFT) nearly $5 million over five years through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program to help expand AFT’s national network into a coordinated Soil Health Management Systems (SHMS) Network. Working with 35 trial host farms across 14
OpenAI: ChatGPT Search Is About 20% of Google’s, 250 Million People Speak With ChatGPT, and Chat Is Merging With Work
OpenAI says ChatGPT growth is accelerating. The company added 200 million users over just the past two months, jumping from 1 billion to 1.2 billion weekly active users in 60 days. Its search volume, it says, is approximately 20% of Google’s. Its users create 1.5 billion images with it per week. And its voice mode, between dictation and speaking with ChatGPT, now has 250 million combined weekly active users. ChatGPT consumer product lead Adam Fry told me this during a brief fireside chat at an OpenAI-hosted dinner in New York City on Monday night. “The growth is just going big,” he said. During our conversation, Fry also revealed plans to merge ChatGPT’s Chat and Work modes (so that confusing toggle up top will soon go away), agreed with feedback that ChatGPT-created restaurant signage looks too uniform, and addressed the cost to serve its personal assistant Dots. Here’s a look at our full conversation, lightly edited for clarity and length. We also cover image generation, interactive interfaces, advertising, education, and public unease about AI: Alex Kantrowitz: OpenAI has analyzed ChatGPT’s search volume and compared it with Google’s. What did you find? Adam Fry: ChatGPT has been growing quite quickly. ChatGPT’s volume of search-like queries is now roughly one-fifth the volume of queries of Google. It’s a pretty amazing statistic when you think about it, mainly because we started just about a year and a half ago. It’s hard to remember this, but ChatGPT at a time didn’t have any up-to-date information. You’d ask a question, it would say something like, “It’s past my training date,” and nobody had any idea what that meant. You’re saying ChatGPT’s search volume is one-fifth of Google’s. Bing’s share of the search market is around 5%. Does that make you multiple times larger than Bing? To say that more directly, ChatGPT has gone from one billion to 1.2 in just the last two months. That’s roughly 100 million users in 30 days, and another 100 million in another 30 days. The growth is just going big, and we’re staying very focused on how fast ChatGPT is growing. What counts as a search? I might have 20 prompts back and forth in a ChatGPT conversation. Does each one count as a query? Story continues below… A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Move upmarket without a rebuild Moving upmarket means saying yes to what enterprise buyers ask for first: SSO, directory sync, and audit logs. WorkOS gives you all three, so your team keeps building the product instead of the checklist. Get enterprise-ready. Continued from above…. Adam Fry: What people came to ChatGPT for to start, if you go back about two years, is really writing help and coding help. Those wouldn’t be things that you really search for. What we’ve seen over the last year is people have grown into all these other topics. Things like you’re looking up a person or people or a place or a thing, and it requires up-to-date information. That’s a key element. Another big part is finance questions or health questions, where you really want to make sure it’s up-to-date information that’s quite factual, and we’ll do a web search for those questions. It’s basically anything that a user would have traditionally gone to a traditional search engine for, but is now deciding to go to ChatGPT for. Does each conversation with a search embedded count as one search, or does every question that requires a web search count? Every time you ask a question and go search the web, that’s a search. You used to work at Google. How would you say the nature of search is changing? One of the things that people really love about ChatGPT is this personalization and this understanding of the broader journey. If you look in the past, people would go for a Q&A box, and you’d ask a one-off question, like how tall is the Eiffel Tower. But there’s so much context in our lives around, “Maybe I’m taking a trip to Paris.” It’s actually helpful for ChatGPT to respond, “Here’s how tall the Eiffel Tower is, but I know you’re going on a trip to Paris.” It’s that ability for people to actually maintain context over time that has led them to start using ChatGPT in this way. You’ve also announced 250 million weekly active users of voice input, including dictation and conversations with voice mode. We are at 250 million weekly active users. What’s amazing about this is, if you look at those 250 million, what we’re seeing is it’s actually also incremental to the product. It’s no longer just a novelty. People aren’t just trying out voice. We’re seeing them use voice input day to day in their daily life, and it’s grown so quickly. Those 250 million users are using voice input, and that could just be a quick question or a long conversation. We’re seeing both behaviors. We’re seeing people just not want to type. You just hold it and start talking to it, or it turns into a longer conversation where people just sit with it. The big reason for this is the frontier capabilities of our models that we’ve shipped. We shipped what we call GPT Live 1, and then we shipped GPT Live 1.1. The big change with this is that it’s much more natural to speak with. It’s something we call backchanneling and interruptibility. Mhhhm… What you just did there is what the model does, because it’s really good at having a bidirectional conversation. That push to the frontier—we were the first to really release this at scale—has made it so much more natural for people to chat. That’s still only about 20% of the user base. From the outside, that looks small. Why is it exciting from the inside? It’s very exciting for a few reasons. We see from the data that when people start using voice, they stay around using voice. One of the things, transparently, we can do a better job of is bringing more people into discovering it. We see that the number of people who discover it could be a lot higher. But once they do, it’s a really new way for people to interact with AI. We’ve made a lot of improvements to it too, where we’re just going to see the number go up. You have background mode, so now by default, if you close the app, it’ll show, “Hey, the conversation’s still going.” If you want to walk around the house or you’re putting away the groceries, you can still have a chat. That kind of continuity has also changed how much people use it. Dots launched on September 29 and is about a month old. How’s it doing? It’s doing great. We talk to people about their Dot, and the first thing that everyone says is, “I love my Dot.” One of the reasons we’re seeing this is the proactivity, its ability to reach out to you and figure out things. The biggest use case I see all the time is, “Did I forget something today that I was supposed to do?” You can just say to your Dot, “Remind me of things at the end of the day that I may have forgotten. Somebody emailed me or messaged me,” and it’ll do that. This Dot changes the paradigm of the relationship with AI, where it’s actually helping you and giving you time back. You’re more conservative with permissions than some competitors. I tried to give my Dot my credit card, and it wouldn’t take it. With the creator of OpenClaw in-house, why are Dots’ permissions more limited? This is a space where we want to be very thoughtful and conservative because it’s a new space where you’re entrusting your Dot to take care of things on behalf of you that matter and are meaningful. We’ve just talked about how you go to this 1.2 billion user growth and asking questions. Now we’re asking people, “Can you ask ChatGPT or your Dot to help get things done?” But when you ask it to help get things done, it’s a whole new level of trust. We’ve built up a tremendous amount of trust in giving the right answers to your questions, and we want to make sure that when we build this new product, it has a high degree of trust. It’s a long game. We think this is going to be a new market for a very long time, and we want to make sure that we’re being this trusted player in the market to start. I initially thought Dots would be available on my $20 plan, then realized I had to spend $100 a month to get it. I upgraded, but I’d like to downgrade at some point…. We hope to keep earning your business and make the value good enough. It’s a really good point. ChatGPT’s goal more broadly, which I think is unique for us in the market, is we are focused on bringing intelligence to everyone safely across the entire world. For Dots in particular, there’s no difference. We don’t have anything to share tonight about the date of when Dots will go to a broader set of users. But you can rest assured we’re working very hard, and there are a couple things we have to get right. Over time we’re going to work on more efficient, agentic models that are able and capable of doing things for you. The first one is, right now we wanted to make sure that your Dot is actually really helpful. We started with some of our best models, but over time we’re going to work on more efficient, agentic models that are able and capable of doing things for you. The second thing is around proactivity. We’re still dialing in: How much do I message you to help you get things done? We can always play around with that to understand how much usage should a user use to have a successful Dot. We’re going to work on both, and our goal and ambition is to bring it out to all users. How much background computing does a Dot require? I’ve read estimates that serving a $100 subscriber might cost OpenAI $3,000 in compute, and mine seems to read every email that arrives. How often is it checking connected data sources? Right now, Dots are on the compute-heavier side, and this is one of the things we want to make sure that we can dial back over time. But the goal is to give you the best product. This is our premium, always-on personal assistant. Once we nail that, we’ll figure out how to dial back the compute needs. The thing we’re seeing also from our models, as we train frontier models, is just how—I can’t even keep up with how quickly we have a new model, and each new model is more efficient. If you looked at 6.1 Sol when it came out relative to Astra, much more efficient. I’m very excited about the next set of models we have coming too that’ll be even more efficient that we can use. Elon Musk said the cost of serving Grok Bot was unsustainably high relative to revenue. Is efficiency the key to winning against competitors, or is there more to it? There are a couple of factors that go into it. One is the cost side, but the other is the revenue side. On ChatGPT and on our consumer business, we’ve been extremely proud of our ability to diversify different revenue streams in a way that’s growing really fast. To give you another stat, we announced several months back that we had passed 50 million subscriptions, and the number has grown considerably since then. On ads, within 200 days, we reached more than a billion in ARR, and that business is growing extremely quickly. We also have credits. Rather than paying for subscriptions, users can buy more credits. Between credits, subscriptions, and ads, I’m confident that the value of a Dot is going to be able to pay for itself. Elon has subscriptions too. This is clearly an expensive product to serve. One thing we continue to bet on at OpenAI and ChatGPT more broadly is that the models will continue to get much better and much cheaper, way faster than any of us think. If you look back at the historicals on it, it continues to be true. From what I’ve seen, I see no slowing down of that. What is Meta doing right with Muse? It has spent a lot of time atop the App Store charts. There are a couple of things they’ve done well. The first is people have been craving simplicity in their products. One of the things we have stated publicly as well is, at times AI products can be too complex. We’ve announced we’re merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work. We’re making it much more simple in the products. You don’t have as many toggles or sliders between efforts and different model pickers. One of the things they’ve done well is this simplicity. You just go in and you can ask a question. You don’t have to think too much about what you’re doing. That’s one thing that seems to have resonated with users, which we also believe in. Second, there’s something really nice about being able to access your agent across many different channels. We just announced and launched Dots on iMessage. Whether you talk to your Dot on email or iMessage or within the ChatGPT app, the ubiquity in getting your assistant out there is going to be key. Those are two things that, if I had to be nice to our competitors, I would say were two big ones. So Alexandr Wang’s meme-tweeting strategy isn’t something you’re going to emulate? I have a different tweeting style. ChatGPT still asks me to choose between Chat and Work, even though some people call this technology AGI. Will that distinction go away? Couldn’t agree more. We have to solve this. Asking users to choose — we’ve heard repeatedly from all of our users it’s too much to understand. When should you go to Chat? When should you go to Work? It’s solvable. There’s real research to solve to make sure the models can understand what your intent is. Are you asking for a fast, quick reply? Are you asking me to go do a long agentic task? We’re going to solve it, and the plan is to bring Chat and Work together. So one interface will work out whether I’m asking for a conversation or a task. When? Coming soon. You told me the majority of ChatGPT’s 1.2 billion users are using image functionality. What are they doing? Today, 1.5 billion images are created per week. It’s hard to even wrap my head around that number. They’re doing a wide range of things. One of the most interesting things they’ve started to do is really use it for productivity use cases. The first thing it started with—I don’t know if you saw the ’80s trend, but it was quite fun. You could take a photo of yourself and say, “Put me and my family in ’80s outfits.” I did this for my family, and it was a really fun poster. But what we’re also seeing is businesses for their menus, or posters for birthdays. People are using it almost in a productivity-like fashion to create visual diagrams of what they would like to see. We’ve actually brought the latency down on images as well, so it’s gotten a lot faster. It went from a very high number of seconds to getting much faster. As it comes down even further, the number of images people are creating and the number of use cases is going to grow a lot. My feature request: When a restaurant makes a menu or sign, prompt it for more specificity so it doesn’t look like every other AI-generated restaurant sign. Or offer a shuffle button for a different style. I agree with the feedback, and we’ll take it to the team. I’m seeing ChatGPT generate little interactive interfaces within its answers. What’s the direction for Intelligent UI, and how are people using it? I am extremely excited about Intelligent UI. If you go back a couple years, these chat apps were all text, and now that’s changing. They’re going to be visuals. Intelligent UI and our first attempt at this with GPT-6 Intelligent UI is really just the beginning. As you go to the extreme, what you can imagine is, let’s say you’re using voice mode, and you just say, “Show me how offside works.” Immediately it should show you a visual diagram, and you say, “No, I don’t quite understand it.” It should just repopulate. That’s where the future of this technology goes. It’s almost like you’re talking to a canvas that will update and change. People are finding it helpful for a lot of things. My favorite one is—it’s hard to admit that I had no idea how hearts work. The last biology course I took was in high school. I just asked it, “How does the heart work?” and it instantly gave me a beautiful interactive diagram of where blood flows and how it goes through. I’m really, really bullish on this for learning in particular. You’ve described useful applications in finance, health, and learning, and ChatGPT has 1.2 billion users. If people are getting so much value, why is public polling on AI so negative? The reality with AI is it is going to change the nature of how work gets done. For a lot of people, that is something that can feel scary at times, and we’ve all felt that. But I remain confident that when people actually use the product and they use AI, it very quickly changes how they perceive it. We’re at 1.2 billion, but there are still a lot of people who haven’t used it. The more people use it, get familiar with it, how it can actually help you in your life, it’s going to feel a lot less scary. Big Technology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Thanks!! Subscribe
Fifa to share confidential sell-off plan documents
Fifa has informed members of its Council that they will be granted access to view some documents related to president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Team USA Seeks Private Investment for New Commercial Venture
Team USA is seeking outside financing for a new commercial rights vehicle it is calling U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Ventures, chief executive Sarah Hirshland said Tuesday, as the sports governing body plans for two domestic Olympics and hopes to better monetize fan engagement. “Sports entities are all focused on building their direct-to-consumer value proposition,” Hirshland …
Power Players: Innovators in Women’s Sports — Laura Correnti, Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment
Power Players: Innovators in Women’s Sports — Laura Correnti, Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment
Service, strength and connection: Two Navy veterans find support in Penn State Health pulmonary rehab program
Two Navy veterans find friendship, motivation and renewed strength at Penn State Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Holy Spirit Medical Center, helping them breathe easier and regain independence.
NASA's 3,200-pound Swift telescope could fall to Earth as soon as tonight, agency says
NASA's Swift Observatory is about to make a fiery reentry through Earth's atmosphere after a private mission to save it failed. Most of the spacecraft will burn up in orbit.
University of Toledo to launch online master’s degree in data science and AI in spring 2027
According to UToledo, graduates will be prepared for jobs that use advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to drive better decisions, inform strategy and advance innovation.
App makes doing business with Clerk’s Office easier
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As part of my continued commitment to innovation and customer service, I am excited to share the launch of the new online Recording Application that makes doing business with my office faster and more convenient than ever. Customers can now securely record their Notice of Commencement or Declaration of […]
Trump Returns to Reflecting Pool, Now Refilled After Botched Renovation
The president will make his closing arguments before the midterm elections at a landmark that came to symbolize his administration’s dysfunction.
Competition returns, driving up value for quality assets
Meta description: What business owners need to know about M&A in 2027, from private equity investment and deal valuations to industries poised for growth.
U.S. Small Business Administration offers disaster loans for drought-impacted Alabama small businesses
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by a drought that began April 21
SBA Disaster Assistance available for Oregon businesses, private nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Oregon impacted by drought occurring Aug. 4 and
Myrtle Beach City Council discusses renovated theater name
Much of the discussion during the workshop centered on what to name the former Broadway Theater, with suggestions that included The Downtown Theatre, The Strand Theatre and The Theatre on
Vandal Science Day features hands-on workshops and more for young students
Vandal Science Day is a free, open-to-the-public event hosted annually by UI’s College of Science. On Monday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. the event will take place at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC). The event will feature hands-on workshops, presentations and interactive learning experiences led by…
Experts warn of long-term health risks as Indonesia’s wildfire haze takes a growing toll
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How Philadelphia-area businesses pay their salespeople — and keep them motivated
Local employers shared how they compensate salespeople to incentivize great performance.
Is Brazil the exception? Inside Latin America’s rightward political shift
Experts say recent conservative shift may not reflect ideological conversions but could instead stem from frustration with left-wing governments that may not have addressed persistent problems.
Real-World Weight Journeys: Exploring Health Experiences to Improve Care
(Feature Impact) A number on a scale tells only part of the story. Living well is also about having energy, feeling your best and enjoying a good quality of life. Yet each person’s path is different, and lifestyle changes, medicines and other approaches to managing weight can affect health in different ways. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); No two weight-management journeys look the same. Some people are taking their first steps toward healthier habits. Others are balancing health conditions, caring for family members, coping with stress or exploring new treatment options. Along the way, they may find support that helps them succeed or encounter obstacles that make progress more difficult.These stories provide valuable insights into what it takes to improve health in everyday life.That’s the idea behind the American Heart Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study. By learning directly from adults across the country, researchers aim to better understand the challenges, motivations and factors that shape weight and health outcomes over time. The goal is to generate insights that can help improve support, inform care and empower more people to live healthier lives.What Factors Influence WeightNearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults are overweight and 2 in 5 are obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. Weight is shaped by many factors, including:Genetics and hormonesAccess to healthy food, safe places to exercise and healthcareChronic stress and mental healthMedications and metabolismCommunity conditions, as where you live can influence your ability to live a healthy lifeHow Joining a Study Can Make a Difference Led by the American Heart Association, the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is open to U.S. adults with a BMI of 25 or higher, including those who have tried lifestyle changes, weight-management medicines or weight-loss surgery. By sharing information about their health and daily lives, participants can help researchers better understand how to improve care.Interest in newer weight-loss medicines, such as GLP-1s, has grown rapidly. While these treatments are helping many people, researchers are still learning about their long-term effects and how they fit into everyday life. People who currently use or previously used a GLP-1 may be eligible to participate and help generate insights that could improve care for others.Reasons to Join This StudyBy joining this study, participants can help researchers better understand the long-term impact of treatments, identify what helps people succeed and uncover the challenges they face along the way. The information they share can help fill important gaps in research, shape better and more compassionate care and guide future health recommendations.According to the Pew Research Center, 31% of U.S. adults report they’re online “almost constantly.” The study is conducted entirely online, making participation convenient and easy. It can be completed from home on a schedule that works best for each participant.Consider these reasons to participate:Your story matters. By participating, you may help build knowledge that can improve care, guide health recommendations and help people live healthier lives.It’s easy. The study is conducted entirely online, making it simple to join and stay involved at your own pace.It’s safe and respectful. All data is collected with your informed consent, protected by privacy safeguards and handled according to rigorous ethical and scientific standards.You won’t be alone. Millions of people are navigating weight and health challenges. By sharing your journey, you can help researchers better understand what works, what support is needed and how to shape better and more compassionate care for others.Learn more and consider signing up at Heart.org/GoBeyond.Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
She Took Over a Failing Business in 1908 and Tripled Its Revenue in Four Years
Rose Knox transformed her struggling Gelatin company into a powerhouse through discipline, customer-focused marketing, and innovation.
Meet the Notable Leaders in Communications for 2026
These professionals excel at connecting organizations to audiences, at crafting messages that strike the right tone and at elevating their brands in the midst of complex challenges.
Kennedy Center names the 2026 honorees as Trump renovation battle moves the show offsite
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Strengthening Japan–India partnership for science and innovation
A recent international conference at Hokkaido University brought together researchers from Japan, India, and beyond to explore collaborations that can help tackle challenges in food, health, and materials science.
Rancho Cordova approves plans for downtown entertainment complex
Rancho Cordova has finalized plans for a downtown entertainment complex featuring an arena, hotels, retail spaces, and housing, with funding from private capital and city contributions.
Missouri State celebrates grand opening of Roy Blunt Hall - News
Event marks completion of Phase II, a preservation-minded renovation of the original Temple Hall.
Canada-India $5.5 billion bank takeover attracts opposition from workers, politicians
IDBI workers demand the government "cancel the privatization process" and work to strengthen the bank while protecting public investment and staff interests.
Novel e-skin advances personal health monitoring
Innovative nano-engineering uses biocompatible materials to simultaneously monitor cardiac signals and measure sweat metabolites.
Cognitive Health Technologies Data Breach Affects 49,500 Individuals
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In the Heart of National Politics, GU Students Face Barriers to Mail-In Voting
As polling for the tightly contested 2026 midterm election closes Nov. 3, Georgetown University students remain motivated to vote amid federal attacks on mail-in voting across the country. Tuesday’s elections will determine control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate as Democrats fight to break a Republican trifecta in the federal...
Jadarian Price activated from Injured Reserve
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Before the Gender Gap Had a Name, Ms. Saw Women’s Political Power Coming: Six Stories From the Archives on the Power of Women Voters
A record 590 women filed to run for the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle. Women candidates are also poised to make history in gubernatorial races across the country: Deb Haaland could become the nation's first Native American woman governor in New Mexico, while Keisha Lance Bottoms could become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history if elected in Georgia. Yet women still hold only about 28 percent of seats in Congress. And the stakes of this election—from reproductive freedom and immigration enforcement, to voting rights and the future of constitutional equality—extend far beyond the number of women elected. For more than five decades, Ms. has documented the growing power of women voters, candidates and elected officials. We've tracked the gender gap, challenged the barriers facing women in politics and explored what it would mean to build a democracy that represents all of us. These six selections from the Ms. Archive trace that history—from the earliest predictions of women's political power, to today's calls to fundamentally remake American democracy. (Full access to these selections and the entirety of 50+ years of issues of Ms. is available via the Ms. Magazine Archive on ProQuest, from Clarivate.)
Allergy & Asthma Network to Highlight Digital Health Innovation and Patient-Centered Communication at APHA 2026
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ASGA's Attack on Menhaden Science Exposes Its Own Double Standard
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RETROFIT Platform to Present AI-Powered Immunotherapy Innovations at Science for Health 2026
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Need healthcare, but worried about the cost? These free health clinics are happening monthly in Fluvanna
The clinics offer health screenings, private doctor visits, Medicaid assistance, food and other resources on the first Thursday of each month. The next clinic is on Nov. 5.
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Returns
The Salvation Army invites the community to Give With Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion and generosity—supporting vital programs that serve thousands of individuals and families in need throughout the year.
How Troy Jackson’s campaign has been reaching voters beyond traditional political ads
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is turning to Maine social media creators to reach voters beyond traditional political advertisements. His campaign has been partnering with influencers whose audiences were built around everything from motherhood and mental health to gardening and everyday life. The campaign has cultivated relationships with creators who aren't primarily known for
High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense
From industry stalwarts to small startups, defense tech creators are looking to provide solutions as conflict morphs on a monthly basis. See some of what they had to offer at AUSA 2026.
Two-thirds of 2026 Taste of Chicago food vendors were flagged with health code violations
A WBEZ/Sun-Times analysis of health department inspections revealed dozens of violations for food at improper temperatures. We also discovered little evidence that private events, like Lollapalooza, are inspected at all.
NASA Swift Reentry: Science Ends Below 171 Miles [2026]
NASA Swift reentry is expected within weeks after the telescope dropped below 171 miles and made its last observation on Oct. 20, 2026.
Kennedy Center names 2026 honorees as Trump renovation battle moves show offsite
The Kennedy Center said Monday that Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell would be recognized
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers last pitch before midterms at Reflecting Pool, site of botched renovation
Vantage Launches Facultative Reinsurance Business, Names Pickard as President
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based re/insurer, announced the launch of its Facultative Reinsurance line of business, led by industry executive
Diagnosis for 11.2.26: Checking the pulse of Florida healthcare news and policy
Florida healthcare reforms, Medicaid oversight, AI innovations and insurance regulation.
Prophage Activation Turns Bacterial Biofilms into Programmable DNA Factories
Hidden mechanisms in extracellular DNA spotted by researchers at Aarhus University enable dormant viruses to become superstructure architects.
A NASA Telescope Is Predicted to Crash Back to Earth Within Hours
The space agency estimates that there is a one-in-2,100 chance that debris from the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory could injure someone on the ground.
Jülich Hosts EVE Language Model for Earth Observation and Earth Science
Nov. 3, 2026 — The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) has started a new collaboration with Pi School, an international centre of excellence for AI headquartered in Rome that brings together innovators, thinkers and entrepreneurs. As a result, JSC’s Helmholtz Blablador infrastructure now hosts the EVE-Instruct model, a large language model (LLM) for Earth observation (EO) and […]
Starman thriving while juggling Rangers broadcasts, family business
Living busy life as radio analyst, COO of beverage company
Democrats highlight healthcare affordability on campaign trail
Consumers seeing private insurance plans are finding higher rates and fewer federal subsidies. Democrats say the GOP is to blame.
Private equity-backed equipment rental business opens seventh New England location
The sales and service center in Bourne on Cape Cod is aimed at landscapers, arborists and homeowners.
Jenn Sutton wins N.H. elementary science teacher of the year - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Jenn Sutton won the NHSTA Elementary Science Educator of the Year Award for her innovative teaching at South Meadow School.
Protalix BioTherapeutics to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update on November 10, 2026
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for rare diseases with significant unmet needs, today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and provide a business update on November 10, 2026.
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Nov. 3-7, 2026
Sporting Kansas City will conclude the 2026 season on the road against San Diego FC at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The Western Conference match-up will be broadcast live on Apple TV in English and Spanish in addition to local radio coverage on Sports Radio 810 WHB
Detroit Pistons ‘Salivating’ Over Kyrie Irving Amid Trade Rumors
The 2026-27 NBA season is still in its infancy, but Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks has already been the subject of trade rumors.Irving has played in five of the first six games of the season, averaging 21.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals. He’s also shooting 52.7 percent from the field and […] The post Detroit Pistons ‘Salivating’ Over Kyrie Irving Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
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Howard Brown Health Plans $5 Million Rogers Park Clinic Expansion
A $3 million state grant will help fund renovations at the health center's Rogers Park location.
Inaugural ROC Startup Week celebrates Rochester's entrepreneurs and small businesses
Rochester's startup community came together Monday night to kick off the inaugural ROC Startup Week, a six-day celebration of local entrepreneurs, small businesses and innovation.
Launch, grow, retain: Strengthening Urbana-to-Chicago corridor to foster lasting entrepreneurship
The Landuyt Center is strengthening the Urbana-to-Chicago innovation corridor, helping university startups access capital, mentors and customers.
NH is destination for space sector
The two-day Space, Technology, Trade and Research expo on Oct. 28-29 in Durham convened innovators, producers, scientists, engineers, investors, bankers, students and representatives of the U.S. Space Force and Department of War. The goal: Increase networking, collaboration and awareness of what’s happening here, including on the campus of UNH, which provides tools, expertise and facilities for product development and testing.
More Than 1,000 Gather at Booth–Kellogg ETA Conference to Explore Buying and Building Businesses - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
More than 1,000 people attended the 13th Annual Booth–Kellogg Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Conference last week, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, and faculty from around the world to explore what it takes to find, acquire, and grow a business. Hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the ETA Group at Chicago Booth,
In California governor’s race, voters choose between experienced liberal and upstart conservative
California voters are choosing a new governor with Democrat Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom
Speech Delivered at the 8th Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology (GLAST 2026) Theme: Shaping Future Agriculture with Science & Innovation; How can technology and global partnerships enable future agriculture, By H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD Permanent Representative of the AU to the People's Republic of China, Sanya— 2 November 2026-African Union
Distinguished President Huang Sanwen, President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; My Brother Professor Felix Dapare Dakora, Excellencies, Distinguished Heads of Agricultural Academies and Research Institutions, Representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, the CGIAR and IAEA Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning. It is my great honour to be with you in this majestic city of Sanya, in Hainan Province to participate in the 8th Global Forum of Leaders for Agricultural Science and Technology, hosted by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. I thank the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences for the invitation, and for having kept this forum going since 2006. Few gatherings bring together so many agricultural institutions from so many regions like GLAST. Let me, from the outset, on behalf of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, commend H.E. President Xi Jinping for his strong and clear leadership, which continues to deepen China-Africa relations. As we meet here today, China, under the able leadership of President Xi, is celebrating its two miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability.
Two-thirds of 2026 Taste of Chicago food vendors were flagged with health code violations
A WBEZ/Sun-Times analysis of health department inspections revealed dozens of violations for food at improper temperatures. We also discovered little evidence that private events, like Lollapalooza, are inspected at all.
IceCube detects ghost particles with 10 billion times the energy of solar neutrinos
Mysterious particles called neutrinos constantly stream through our bodies, and scientists are now detecting incredibly powerful versions arriving from distant cosmic sources using a massive observatory buried in Antarctic ice. These elusive “ghost particles” could hold extraordinary clues about the Big Bang, extreme cosmic events, and some of the universe’s greatest mysteries.
Don Jr's Investor Business Partner Abruptly Resigns from Fannie Mae Board
Conservative businessman and Donald Trump Jr. business partner Omeed Malik has stepped down from the board of Fannie Mae.
High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense
From industry stalwarts to small startups, defense tech creators are looking to provide solutions as conflict morphs on a monthly basis. See some of what they had to offer at AUSA 2026.
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Open Enrollment begins as Oregon launches Explore Health, new marketplace for private health insurance
People can now shop, compare plans, find savings, and enroll in 2027 health coverage at ExploreHealthOR.gov (SALEM, OR) — Open Enrollment for 2027 health coverage is now underway, and people…
NASA's Swift Observatory Is About to Die. It's Not the First Time NASA Has Said Goodbye to a Robot.
NASA's Swift Observatory will burn up this week. And while the agency has a lot of experience losing beloved hardware, it never gets easier.
IIPR: AFFO rose 7% sequentially as life science investment and portfolio leasing accelerated
Q3 AFFO per share rose 7% sequentially to $1.96, supported by rent recoveries and new leasing. Life science commitments expanded to approximately $545M, while 874,000 sq ft was leased since July.Based on Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. [IIPR] Q3 2026 Audio Transcript — Nov. 3 2026This is an…
AEYE Health and Dr. Zack Dvey-Aharon Win Prestigious 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Groundbreaking AI Technology Preventing Blindness
AEYE Health, a leader in autonomous artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics, today announced that its FDA-cleared technology AEYE-DS has won the 2026 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Digital Health Solution, one of the most prestigious distinctions in healthcare innovation worldwide.
Debra Lienhardt Honored by New Jersey Legal Awards as In-House Impact Winner
Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, has been named by American Lawyer Media’s New Jersey Law Journal the recipient of the In-House Impact award from the New Jersey Legal Awards, which celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and dedicated professionals who have made a lasting impact on both their organization’s and the State’s legal landscape.
Guaranteed pension income ‘resurrected’ for 17m private sector workers
Ministers propose new guided retirement scheme to help give savers protection for life
Zanzibar’s seaweed farmers see better future through science and partnership (commentary)
Along Zanzibar’s coastline, thousands of women rise with the tides to cultivate one of our islands’ most important natural resources. Day after day, they wade into the ocean, tending lines of seaweed that support households, strengthen communities, and contribute to a sector that has long been a source of livelihoods and opportunity. Their work reflects […]
Novel e-skin advances personal health monitoring
Innovative nano-engineering uses biocompatible materials to simultaneously monitor cardiac signals and measure sweat metabolites.
Origins Foundation Names Shawn Battison Chief Business Development Officer
Shawn Battison, a 19-year Ducks Unlimited veteran, joins Origins Foundation to champion hunting and sustainable use in global wildlife conservation.
Enter Business Facilities 2026 economic development Deal Of The Year Awards
Business Facilities' annual award recognizes innovative, impactful corporate relocation and expansion projects. Extended deadline - Enter by November 12, 2026.
GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More
Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 brings private Dynamax Battles, profile backgrounds, Steel and Dragon medal bonuses, new avatar items, and more.
VADiversary celebrates heart failure patients’ “second life,” providers commitment to innovative cardiovascular care
Patients in ECU Health’s Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) program come from many walks of life, but shared common ground during a recent event.
DisruptHR Naples 5.0 on the future of work highlights
Business leaders, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking innovators participated in an evening of challenging conventional thinking about leadership, workplace culture, talent, and the evolving world of work.
UAE Royal and Government Delegation Visits The Pinkfong Company to Explore Innovation in Kids & Family Entertainment
– The Pinkfong Company, the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark, welcomed a high-level United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal and