15 hours ago
Bestselling British author and scandal-plagued Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.
Archer died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home yesterday, a day before the global release of his final novel, "Adam and Eve," publisher HarperCollins said.
The new book out today, like his bestselling novel "Kane and Abel," follows a pair of biblically named characters born on the same day to different social classes. "Kane and Abel", released in 1979, remains one of the best-selling novels in the world, with an estimated 34 million copies sold globally.
Kate Elton, HarperCollins UK CEO and Archer's editor, said: "It has been one of the great privileges of my publishing life to have been Jeffrey Archer's editor. He was the master storyteller and an editor's dream - phenomenally hard-working, utterly committed to completing draft after draft to get every word as perfect as possible, and a true champion of the 'team' nature of great publishing."
Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, including "Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less", the William Warwick series, and the Clifton Chronicles, which started with 2011's "Only Time Will Tell" and spanned seven novels up until 2016's "This Was A Man".
#archer #died
Archer died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home yesterday, a day before the global release of his final novel, "Adam and Eve," publisher HarperCollins said.
The new book out today, like his bestselling novel "Kane and Abel," follows a pair of biblically named characters born on the same day to different social classes. "Kane and Abel", released in 1979, remains one of the best-selling novels in the world, with an estimated 34 million copies sold globally.
Kate Elton, HarperCollins UK CEO and Archer's editor, said: "It has been one of the great privileges of my publishing life to have been Jeffrey Archer's editor. He was the master storyteller and an editor's dream - phenomenally hard-working, utterly committed to completing draft after draft to get every word as perfect as possible, and a true champion of the 'team' nature of great publishing."
Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, including "Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less", the William Warwick series, and the Clifton Chronicles, which started with 2011's "Only Time Will Tell" and spanned seven novels up until 2016's "This Was A Man".
#archer #died
22 hours ago
Blake Shelton is making sure Gwen Stefani knows just how loved she is on her birthday.
The country star celebrated his wife's 57th birthday over the weekend, taking to Instagram on Saturday with a collection of photos chronicling some of their sweetest times together.
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#stefani #birthday #Instagram #saturday
The country star celebrated his wife's 57th birthday over the weekend, taking to Instagram on Saturday with a collection of photos chronicling some of their sweetest times together.
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#stefani #birthday #Instagram #saturday
1 day ago
Marc Summers has lived with chronic lymphocytic leukemia for 15 years and takes daily medication after chemotherapy stopped working
The 75-year-old still enjoys long walks and recently logged 13 miles in one day
Summers is celebrating Double Dare's 40th anniversary and says he's lucky to do what he loves, and to be alive and healthy
Former Double Dare and Unwrapped host Marc Summers says he's more than lucky to be alive after cheating death not once, but twice.
In 2010, Summers was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which he tells PEOPLE he's managed for 15 years.
#chronic
The 75-year-old still enjoys long walks and recently logged 13 miles in one day
Summers is celebrating Double Dare's 40th anniversary and says he's lucky to do what he loves, and to be alive and healthy
Former Double Dare and Unwrapped host Marc Summers says he's more than lucky to be alive after cheating death not once, but twice.
In 2010, Summers was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which he tells PEOPLE he's managed for 15 years.
#chronic
3 days ago
Democratic donors are pouring money into Senate races as Republicans build an advantage in gubernatorial contests that could shape the party’s future.
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly speaks in front of supporters during a primary election night watch party Aug. 18, 2026, in Miami Lakes, Florida. | Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Jonathan Martin is POLITICO’s senior political columnist and politics bureau chief. He’s covered elections in every corner of America and co-authored a best-selling book about Donald Trump and Joe Biden. His reported column chronicles the inside conversations and major trends shaping U.S. politics.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Perhaps emboldened by the rush of sweet tea he was sipping at The Floridian, an Old Florida institution here, David Jolly told me he “can get outspent by $100 million and win this race.”
#democratic #gubernatorial
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly speaks in front of supporters during a primary election night watch party Aug. 18, 2026, in Miami Lakes, Florida. | Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Jonathan Martin is POLITICO’s senior political columnist and politics bureau chief. He’s covered elections in every corner of America and co-authored a best-selling book about Donald Trump and Joe Biden. His reported column chronicles the inside conversations and major trends shaping U.S. politics.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Perhaps emboldened by the rush of sweet tea he was sipping at The Floridian, an Old Florida institution here, David Jolly told me he “can get outspent by $100 million and win this race.”
#democratic #gubernatorial
4 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau's history "where this institution fell short," according to an internal message obtained Friday by The ***** ociated Press.
It was unclear what episodes from the FBI's past are chronicled in the new "Patel Report." But the document's existence is in keeping with Director Kash Patel's frequent criticism of the leaders who preceded him as well as with his determination to rid the FBI of agents and other employees he contends have politicized the bureau in the past. Patel's critics, however, accuse him of politicizing the FBI.
Though Patel pledged at his confirmation hearing last year that he would not look "backward," he has encouraged investigation of former senior officials and has presided over waves of terminations, including of employees who participated in years-old investigations of President Donald Trump, were photographed taking a knee during a 2020 racial justice protest and contributed to a disputed ***** ytical memo about Catholic extremism.
"The Patel Report looks backward because accountability demands it," says a memo to the workforce signed by the FBI's co-deputy directors, Christopher Raia and Andrew Bailey, that describes the document as marking the "closing of one chapter in our history and the beginning of another complete with a brighter future ahead."
Bailey announced his resignation earlier this week, and his last day is Friday. The FBI declined to comment on the report.
#Friday #workforce #employees #backward
It was unclear what episodes from the FBI's past are chronicled in the new "Patel Report." But the document's existence is in keeping with Director Kash Patel's frequent criticism of the leaders who preceded him as well as with his determination to rid the FBI of agents and other employees he contends have politicized the bureau in the past. Patel's critics, however, accuse him of politicizing the FBI.
Though Patel pledged at his confirmation hearing last year that he would not look "backward," he has encouraged investigation of former senior officials and has presided over waves of terminations, including of employees who participated in years-old investigations of President Donald Trump, were photographed taking a knee during a 2020 racial justice protest and contributed to a disputed ***** ytical memo about Catholic extremism.
"The Patel Report looks backward because accountability demands it," says a memo to the workforce signed by the FBI's co-deputy directors, Christopher Raia and Andrew Bailey, that describes the document as marking the "closing of one chapter in our history and the beginning of another complete with a brighter future ahead."
Bailey announced his resignation earlier this week, and his last day is Friday. The FBI declined to comment on the report.
#Friday #workforce #employees #backward
4 days ago
Kay Dudley tells POEPLE her mother's lupus experience helped her advocate for her own diagnosis after years of being dismissed
The content creator and husband, Tay Dudley, raises awareness through Lupus Foundation of America events and campaigns
Kay relies on pacing herself and accepting Tay's support while parenting their three daughters
Internet personality Kay Dudley has been incredibly open about what life has looked like while navigating her lupus diagnosis.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Kay, who boasts over 18 million followers across the Instagram and TikTok pages she shares with her husband, Tay Dudley, touches on one of the more specific side effects that she has dealt with as a result of learning to navigate the diagnosis — specifically how it shapes the way she shows up for her three daughters daily.
The pair has made it part of their mission online to spread awareness of the disease, a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation and pain throughout the body. The two frequently partner with the Lupus Foundation of America to help support the organization by promoting donations and leading walks, including this weekend's Walk to End Lupus Now in New York City, which will take place on Oct. 3.
Kay Dudley.
Credit: Bails Shoots
#foundation
The content creator and husband, Tay Dudley, raises awareness through Lupus Foundation of America events and campaigns
Kay relies on pacing herself and accepting Tay's support while parenting their three daughters
Internet personality Kay Dudley has been incredibly open about what life has looked like while navigating her lupus diagnosis.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Kay, who boasts over 18 million followers across the Instagram and TikTok pages she shares with her husband, Tay Dudley, touches on one of the more specific side effects that she has dealt with as a result of learning to navigate the diagnosis — specifically how it shapes the way she shows up for her three daughters daily.
The pair has made it part of their mission online to spread awareness of the disease, a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation and pain throughout the body. The two frequently partner with the Lupus Foundation of America to help support the organization by promoting donations and leading walks, including this weekend's Walk to End Lupus Now in New York City, which will take place on Oct. 3.
Kay Dudley.
Credit: Bails Shoots
#foundation
16 days ago
LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD) announced an exclusive healthcare collaboration on September 15 that initially makes virtual-health membership benefits available to approximately 29 million eligible AT&T wireless and fiber customers across 11 states. Customers must be 18 or older, and some services have additional eligibility and state restrictions. A nationwide expansion planned for January 2027 would extend eligibility beyond 100 million customers.
The $19 monthly membership fee is waived, but customers must enroll. Visits, prescriptions, and other services remain separately payable. For LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD), the opportunity is converting access to a large audience into recurring demand for paid care.
The partnership gives LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD) a distribution channel through the website, mobile app and customer-benefits program of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). Reaching customers through an established relationship could reduce reliance on advertising and lower acquisition costs per paying patient.
Removing the membership charge also reduces the financial commitment required to try the service. Announced visit prices start at $29 for message-based care, $49 for urgent and primary care video visits, and $79 for specialty care. Customers may use insurance, Medicare, or discounted cash-pay rates for visits and prescriptions.
LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD) could benefit from repeat consultations and prescription fulfillment when clinically appropriate. Primary care, chronic-condition management and other services create opportunities for continuing patient relationships. If satisfied patients return, the revenue earned over those relationships could exceed the cost of acquiring and serving them.
#Services
The $19 monthly membership fee is waived, but customers must enroll. Visits, prescriptions, and other services remain separately payable. For LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD), the opportunity is converting access to a large audience into recurring demand for paid care.
The partnership gives LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD) a distribution channel through the website, mobile app and customer-benefits program of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). Reaching customers through an established relationship could reduce reliance on advertising and lower acquisition costs per paying patient.
Removing the membership charge also reduces the financial commitment required to try the service. Announced visit prices start at $29 for message-based care, $49 for urgent and primary care video visits, and $79 for specialty care. Customers may use insurance, Medicare, or discounted cash-pay rates for visits and prescriptions.
LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFMD) could benefit from repeat consultations and prescription fulfillment when clinically appropriate. Primary care, chronic-condition management and other services create opportunities for continuing patient relationships. If satisfied patients return, the revenue earned over those relationships could exceed the cost of acquiring and serving them.
#Services
17 days ago
Merck (MRK) stock returned about 87% over the past twelve months, climbing from roughly $79 to about $147. Nothing in the year's results looks like that. The medicines Merck sells today grew at their usual pace. Investors spent the year repricing what comes next.
Revenue over the trailing twelve months was $66.6 billion, up 4.6% and in line with its own three-year pace. Profitability did not follow. Its operating margin over the same twelve months was 10.5%, versus a three-year average of 22.4%.
Most of that gap is one purchase. Merck took a $5.7 billion charge in the second quarter of 2026, about 9% of a year's sales. It bought Terns Pharmaceuticals, and with it MK-4208, a candidate for chronic myeloid leukemia. The bill hits earnings now and the medicine arrives later.
The proof matters because of the risk hanging over this stock. The KEYTRUDA family was just over half of Merck's revenue in the second quarter of 2026. The company is openly planning for the end of that exclusivity when Keytruda loses primary U.S. patent protection in 2028. Management describes the stretch as more of a hill than a cliff, with a shallow dip and a fast return to growth.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) returned 56% over the same twelve months and Pfizer (PFE) 23%, so a good year for pharmaceuticals explains some of this but not Merck's lead. What separated Merck was evidence. The FDA approved LIPFENDRA, the first and only oral PCSK9 inhibitor. In the CORALreef Lipids trial it lowered LDL cholesterol by up to 60% when added to a statin.
#year #johnson
Revenue over the trailing twelve months was $66.6 billion, up 4.6% and in line with its own three-year pace. Profitability did not follow. Its operating margin over the same twelve months was 10.5%, versus a three-year average of 22.4%.
Most of that gap is one purchase. Merck took a $5.7 billion charge in the second quarter of 2026, about 9% of a year's sales. It bought Terns Pharmaceuticals, and with it MK-4208, a candidate for chronic myeloid leukemia. The bill hits earnings now and the medicine arrives later.
The proof matters because of the risk hanging over this stock. The KEYTRUDA family was just over half of Merck's revenue in the second quarter of 2026. The company is openly planning for the end of that exclusivity when Keytruda loses primary U.S. patent protection in 2028. Management describes the stretch as more of a hill than a cliff, with a shallow dip and a fast return to growth.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) returned 56% over the same twelve months and Pfizer (PFE) 23%, so a good year for pharmaceuticals explains some of this but not Merck's lead. What separated Merck was evidence. The FDA approved LIPFENDRA, the first and only oral PCSK9 inhibitor. In the CORALreef Lipids trial it lowered LDL cholesterol by up to 60% when added to a statin.
#year #johnson
17 days ago
Millions in Cuba were left without power on Friday as the country was plunged into yet another major blackout.
The country's entire electricity grid suffered "total disconnection" that triggered a nationwide outage, Cuba's energy ministry said.
Power was restored to some priority areas by late evening, including those near hospitals and water pumping stations in the capital Havana, grid operator UNE said.
It is at least the sixth partial or total blackout to hit Cuba this year, where ageing electricity infrastructure and chronic fuel shortages have been placed under further strain by a US blockade on oil shipments to the communist-run nation.
UNE said the outage started just before 14:00 local time on Friday (18:00 GMT) due to a transmission fault coupled with poor weather conditions in central Cuba.
#grid
The country's entire electricity grid suffered "total disconnection" that triggered a nationwide outage, Cuba's energy ministry said.
Power was restored to some priority areas by late evening, including those near hospitals and water pumping stations in the capital Havana, grid operator UNE said.
It is at least the sixth partial or total blackout to hit Cuba this year, where ageing electricity infrastructure and chronic fuel shortages have been placed under further strain by a US blockade on oil shipments to the communist-run nation.
UNE said the outage started just before 14:00 local time on Friday (18:00 GMT) due to a transmission fault coupled with poor weather conditions in central Cuba.
#grid
19 days ago
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) announced on September 8 that EVO756 missed its primary endpoint in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b trial involving 121 adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The primary measure was the percentage change from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index, or EASI, at week 12. No tested dose met the primary or secondary endpoints, and development in that indication will stop.
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) had already discontinued EVO756 for chronic spontaneous urticaria following a June trial failure. Development continues in migraine prevention. The setbacks place greater weight on EVO301, which has positive Phase 2a eczema data and a Phase 2b study planned for mid-2027.
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) has clinical evidence supporting its next eczema program. In February, the company reported that EVO301 met the primary endpoint in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2a trial involving 70 adults. Participants received two intravenous doses or placebo over a 12-week study.
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) reported a 55% EASI reduction with EVO301 versus 22% with placebo at week 12, a difference of 33 percentage points. The study met its prespecified Bayesian success criterion, and a separate conventional ****** ysis showed statistical significance at p
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) had already discontinued EVO756 for chronic spontaneous urticaria following a June trial failure. Development continues in migraine prevention. The setbacks place greater weight on EVO301, which has positive Phase 2a eczema data and a Phase 2b study planned for mid-2027.
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) has clinical evidence supporting its next eczema program. In February, the company reported that EVO301 met the primary endpoint in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2a trial involving 70 adults. Participants received two intravenous doses or placebo over a 12-week study.
Evommune, Inc. (NYSE:EVMN) reported a 55% EASI reduction with EVO301 versus 22% with placebo at week 12, a difference of 33 percentage points. The study met its prespecified Bayesian success criterion, and a separate conventional ****** ysis showed statistical significance at p
19 days ago
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) has teamed up with artificial intelligence (AI) leader Anthropic to leverage frontier AI models, including Claude Science, to supercharge its drug discovery and research and development (R&D) operations.
The collaboration aims to address complex biological challenges, streamline software engineering, and compress the timelines required to bring treatments for chronic diseases to market.
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#Stock #danish #science
The collaboration aims to address complex biological challenges, streamline software engineering, and compress the timelines required to bring treatments for chronic diseases to market.
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#Stock #danish #science
20 days ago
Oregon billionaires Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and the Providence Heart Institute to build Oregon's first hospital dedicated to women's health, the medical center announced Tuesday.
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, and his wife, have supported the institute for more than a decade, previously giving it more than $200 million, including a $75 million gift earlier this year. Along with creating the new women's hospital, their new donation will help the medical center expand cardiovascular care and clinical research and training programs for the heart institute's medical personnel. It will also make it easier to integrate patient care across the medical center.
"Women's health needs change throughout life, and too often patients are asked to navigate multiple specialties and care settings on their own," Ray Moreno, the medical center's CEO, said in a statement. "The Knights' gift is an opportunity to bring these resources together, expanding access for women across Oregon and creating a strong foundation to bridge care gaps in women's health."
The donation is particularly significant because it comes at a moment when U.S. hospitals are seeing far more pregnant patients who are also managing chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, addiction, and behavioral and mental health issues. It also lands at the same time healthcare organizations are struggling with the impact of government funding cuts.
"Resources are scarce, and healthcare is increasingly looking to philanthropy to fill in the gaps," Dan Oseran, the heart institute's executive medical director, told the Chronicle. "A gift like this reduces that friction a little bit and provides the ability to do things we wouldn't otherwise be able to do."
#center #oregon #knight #providence
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, and his wife, have supported the institute for more than a decade, previously giving it more than $200 million, including a $75 million gift earlier this year. Along with creating the new women's hospital, their new donation will help the medical center expand cardiovascular care and clinical research and training programs for the heart institute's medical personnel. It will also make it easier to integrate patient care across the medical center.
"Women's health needs change throughout life, and too often patients are asked to navigate multiple specialties and care settings on their own," Ray Moreno, the medical center's CEO, said in a statement. "The Knights' gift is an opportunity to bring these resources together, expanding access for women across Oregon and creating a strong foundation to bridge care gaps in women's health."
The donation is particularly significant because it comes at a moment when U.S. hospitals are seeing far more pregnant patients who are also managing chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, addiction, and behavioral and mental health issues. It also lands at the same time healthcare organizations are struggling with the impact of government funding cuts.
"Resources are scarce, and healthcare is increasingly looking to philanthropy to fill in the gaps," Dan Oseran, the heart institute's executive medical director, told the Chronicle. "A gift like this reduces that friction a little bit and provides the ability to do things we wouldn't otherwise be able to do."
#center #oregon #knight #providence
24 days ago
A goal midway through the second half wound up the night's only offense as the Utah Royals beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium.
Utah's Mina Tanaka notched the game's only tally at the 69-minute mark, sending the Dash (7-5-12, 26 points) to their fourth consecutive loss. Three of those defeats have been by 1-0 margins.
The Dash failed to register a shot on goal against the Royals, who had six and controlled possession for 55 percent of the match.
Houston next plays Sunday, Sept. 20 against Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is 1 p.m. CT. The Dash's next home game is Oct. 4 against Washington.
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#dash #Royals #goal #only
Utah's Mina Tanaka notched the game's only tally at the 69-minute mark, sending the Dash (7-5-12, 26 points) to their fourth consecutive loss. Three of those defeats have been by 1-0 margins.
The Dash failed to register a shot on goal against the Royals, who had six and controlled possession for 55 percent of the match.
Houston next plays Sunday, Sept. 20 against Boston Legacy FC at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Kickoff is 1 p.m. CT. The Dash's next home game is Oct. 4 against Washington.
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#dash #Royals #goal #only
24 days ago
With **** ignments that include calling three of tennis' four major tournaments and ESPN's top college football game weekly through the playoffs, Chris Fowler readily admits he's living the dream.
His weekend travel itinerary, however, hardly seemed the stuff of dreams.
After calling Friday's second U.S. Open semifinal, he was on a private flight that landed in Austin around 3 a.m. Saturday. Following a scant amount of sleep, there was a late-morning production meeting before calling Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas on ABC, arguably the top non-conference matchup in college football this season.
Once Saturday's game ends, it's back on a plane to New York for Sunday's 1 p.m. CT men's final on ABC between Alexander Zverez and Blake Shelton, with the latter trying to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S, Open.
"They are my two favorite sports and I get to call the championship events in them," Fowler told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday afternoon during a brief respite in Austin. "So that's a dream job. I live in the dream I had since I'm 10 years old."
#saturday #open #austin
His weekend travel itinerary, however, hardly seemed the stuff of dreams.
After calling Friday's second U.S. Open semifinal, he was on a private flight that landed in Austin around 3 a.m. Saturday. Following a scant amount of sleep, there was a late-morning production meeting before calling Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas on ABC, arguably the top non-conference matchup in college football this season.
Once Saturday's game ends, it's back on a plane to New York for Sunday's 1 p.m. CT men's final on ABC between Alexander Zverez and Blake Shelton, with the latter trying to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S, Open.
"They are my two favorite sports and I get to call the championship events in them," Fowler told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday afternoon during a brief respite in Austin. "So that's a dream job. I live in the dream I had since I'm 10 years old."
#saturday #open #austin
24 days ago
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz joined the set of ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday morning in Austin to push landmark legislation to regulate college sports ahead of the Texas Longhorns' highly anticipated matchup with the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
He did not receive a warm welcome.
Cruz, clad in a burnt orange blazer, was consistently booed by the raucous crowd of Longhorns faithful throughout his nine-minute interview, with fans breaking into chants of "Ted, you suck" and "Get him off."
He did not acknowledge the jeers, which came on a campus that gave the senator less than 20% of the vote in his 2024 re-election. The Chronicle has reached out to Cruz's office.
Cruz was in attendance to push the Protect College Sports Act, a bill he co-authored with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. The legislation is scheduled for a vote in the Senate next week.
#longhorns #sports
25 days ago
On the eve of their regular season debut, the Houston Texans have announced another significant injury. Rookie DT Kayden McDonald is apparently suffering from an ankle injury and will begin the regular season on injured reserve. Battle Red Blog's Nickschwager noted McDonald's appearance on the injury report yesterday, but a placement on IR is a new and rather sudden development.
The Texans have placed Kayden McDonald on IR & signed Jaden Crumedy to the 53 man roster in a corresponding move. pic.twitter.com/JoE7xhOz1y
McDonald will now be inactive for the first four games of the 2026 regular season: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, @ Indianapolis Colts, and vs. Dallas Cowboys. He will be eligible to return for Houston's match against the Tennessee ***** ans on October 11th. In the meantime, the Texans are signing DT Jaden Crumedy from the Green Bay Packers practice squad.
Panthers draft Miss St DL Jaden Crumedy
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Houston Chronicle reporter Jonathan M. Alexander stated following the announcement, "McDonald suffered the injury in practice Wednesday, a league source said. He did not practice Thursday or Friday and wore a protective boot over his foot in the locker room"
#injury #jaden #kayden
The Texans have placed Kayden McDonald on IR & signed Jaden Crumedy to the 53 man roster in a corresponding move. pic.twitter.com/JoE7xhOz1y
McDonald will now be inactive for the first four games of the 2026 regular season: vs. Buffalo Bills, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, @ Indianapolis Colts, and vs. Dallas Cowboys. He will be eligible to return for Houston's match against the Tennessee ***** ans on October 11th. In the meantime, the Texans are signing DT Jaden Crumedy from the Green Bay Packers practice squad.
Panthers draft Miss St DL Jaden Crumedy
pic.twitter.com/YbiRio1op0
Houston Chronicle reporter Jonathan M. Alexander stated following the announcement, "McDonald suffered the injury in practice Wednesday, a league source said. He did not practice Thursday or Friday and wore a protective boot over his foot in the locker room"
#injury #jaden #kayden
26 days ago
The property slated to become the headquarters of Warriors star Stephen Curry's off-court business collective, Thirty Ink, has been sold, scrapping plans for the buzzy new office in San Francisco.
The company was set to relocate its headquarters from the SoMa district to the Dogpatch in the city's evolving Central Waterfront, after Curry purchased the property in 2024. The original half-century-old building at the site would've been replaced with a five-story, 24,691-square-foot structure.
But Curry sold the two-story building to Dane Reinsurance Inc. on Aug. 31, according to documents from the San Francisco **** sor-Recorder office. Dane Reinsurance is a corporation linked to Corgi, an AI startup with an all-night cafe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The property sold for $11 million, according to the Chronicle, a profit for Curry, given the original purchase price of $8.5 million. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Erika Lee, a spokesperson for Corgi, told SFGATE "that's our building" by email Thursday and provided a link to an ominous video as Corgi's "public 'statement'" as of Thursday afternoon. Lee said the company will share more at a later time. The video, posted Tuesday morning on X and captioned, "Our side of the story with Steph Curry," features several news headlines about the sale and unidentified female narrator dressed in black who says, "We're building something bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine."
Thirty Ink did not respond to SFGATE's request for comment; however, according to the San Francisco Business Times, the plan for the Dogpatch headquarters was scrapped in April 2025 after a union dispute.
#francisco #headquarters
The company was set to relocate its headquarters from the SoMa district to the Dogpatch in the city's evolving Central Waterfront, after Curry purchased the property in 2024. The original half-century-old building at the site would've been replaced with a five-story, 24,691-square-foot structure.
But Curry sold the two-story building to Dane Reinsurance Inc. on Aug. 31, according to documents from the San Francisco **** sor-Recorder office. Dane Reinsurance is a corporation linked to Corgi, an AI startup with an all-night cafe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The property sold for $11 million, according to the Chronicle, a profit for Curry, given the original purchase price of $8.5 million. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Erika Lee, a spokesperson for Corgi, told SFGATE "that's our building" by email Thursday and provided a link to an ominous video as Corgi's "public 'statement'" as of Thursday afternoon. Lee said the company will share more at a later time. The video, posted Tuesday morning on X and captioned, "Our side of the story with Steph Curry," features several news headlines about the sale and unidentified female narrator dressed in black who says, "We're building something bigger and better than anyone could ever imagine."
Thirty Ink did not respond to SFGATE's request for comment; however, according to the San Francisco Business Times, the plan for the Dogpatch headquarters was scrapped in April 2025 after a union dispute.
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26 days ago
Unpaid carers have received gift boxes in recognition of support they provide to other people.
The boxes hold a range of items intended to remind carers to take some time for themselves, including teabags, biscuits and mugs.
Suzie Walters-Jeffries from Devon Carers at Westbank said the project was designed to thank 100 of the 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon who look after people with dementia, mental health issues, chronic illness and other health challenges.
The project has been coordinated by Devon Carers at Westbank, the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and mental health charity Open Up.
The gift boxes have been given to unpaid carers across the county [BBC]
#unpaid #Health #gift #people
The boxes hold a range of items intended to remind carers to take some time for themselves, including teabags, biscuits and mugs.
Suzie Walters-Jeffries from Devon Carers at Westbank said the project was designed to thank 100 of the 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon who look after people with dementia, mental health issues, chronic illness and other health challenges.
The project has been coordinated by Devon Carers at Westbank, the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and mental health charity Open Up.
The gift boxes have been given to unpaid carers across the county [BBC]
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Last week, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden joined sports columnists from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News to discuss who has the best shot at winning the Heisman. This week, they want your hot takes on stadium mayhem.
Consider the noise, crowd intensity, traditions, setting and home-field advantage - which Which Texas college stadium is the toughest to play a road game? Sound off below.
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28 days ago
We'll keep track of every time a Dodgers player is optioned to the minor leagues during the 2026 season.
Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB.
Major League rule 7(d) states that a player cannot be optioned to the minors more than five times during a single season. If a player who has been optioned five times is called back to the majors, they cannot be sent back down to the minors without being placed on waivers first.
For purposes of this rule, only options after opening day count. So anyone sent down during spring training won't have that count against the limit of five.
In 2025, as one example, reliever Will Klein was optioned to the minors five times during the regular season, first with the Seattle Mariners and then with the Dodgers.
#five #times
Details on these transactions can also be found on our 40-man roster tracker, but here we will chronicle every specific time a player gets sent down, relative to the limits set by MLB.
Major League rule 7(d) states that a player cannot be optioned to the minors more than five times during a single season. If a player who has been optioned five times is called back to the majors, they cannot be sent back down to the minors without being placed on waivers first.
For purposes of this rule, only options after opening day count. So anyone sent down during spring training won't have that count against the limit of five.
In 2025, as one example, reliever Will Klein was optioned to the minors five times during the regular season, first with the Seattle Mariners and then with the Dodgers.
#five #times
28 days ago
Yes, it's that time of the year again.
Each year, I make 10 bold predictions for how the Houston Texans' upcoming season will go. And not to toot my own horn, but I correctly predicted seven out of 10 last year.
The Texans begin their 2026 season at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at noon.
Here are my 10 predictions for this season:
Texans safety Calen Bullock has what it takes to lead the league in interceptions. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)
#year #season #houston #bills
Each year, I make 10 bold predictions for how the Houston Texans' upcoming season will go. And not to toot my own horn, but I correctly predicted seven out of 10 last year.
The Texans begin their 2026 season at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at noon.
Here are my 10 predictions for this season:
Texans safety Calen Bullock has what it takes to lead the league in interceptions. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle)
#year #season #houston #bills
28 days ago
Below are the stat leaders from across the Houston high school football scene, compiled through MaxPreps and coach submissions. ***** ulative season stats and any updates, corrections or additions can be sent to jpoormanhoustonchronicle.com.
Note: Players whose stats are not updated through the current week are not included.
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This article originally published at Texas high school football: Houston-area stat leaders after Week 2.
#week #stat #Football
Note: Players whose stats are not updated through the current week are not included.
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This article originally published at Texas high school football: Houston-area stat leaders after Week 2.
#week #stat #Football
28 days ago
It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V.
Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for August 31 - September 6. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Friday.
The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. All athletes who play on Section V girls teams are eligible to be nominated.
Now, let's meet the candidates.
LeRoy girls soccer player picked up three goals and one ****** ist in the Oatkan Knights' shutout win against Dansville on Thursday.
#sports #masters #september
Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for August 31 - September 6. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Friday.
The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. All athletes who play on Section V girls teams are eligible to be nominated.
Now, let's meet the candidates.
LeRoy girls soccer player picked up three goals and one ****** ist in the Oatkan Knights' shutout win against Dansville on Thursday.
#sports #masters #september
29 days ago
Shohei Ohtani has made a decision about his two-way status for the remainder of the 2026 MLB season, putting an end to all the speculation.
Shohei Ohtani's Cy Young campaign ended much earlier in the season than many expected. During his first year as a two-way star since the 2023 season, the MVP has been bothered by escalating injuries.
Ohtani hasn't pitched for over two months now, he's been dealing with chronic inflammation in his left knee. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has also suffered through bicep, hip, and knee issues.
Dave Roberts' recent words had made it seem fairly clear that Ohtani would likely not be pitching anymore this season. And now the man himself has announced it.
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#ohtani #star #angeles
Shohei Ohtani's Cy Young campaign ended much earlier in the season than many expected. During his first year as a two-way star since the 2023 season, the MVP has been bothered by escalating injuries.
Ohtani hasn't pitched for over two months now, he's been dealing with chronic inflammation in his left knee. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has also suffered through bicep, hip, and knee issues.
Dave Roberts' recent words had made it seem fairly clear that Ohtani would likely not be pitching anymore this season. And now the man himself has announced it.
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#ohtani #star #angeles
1 month ago
Over the past five years, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock managed a total return of 376%. If the stock managed a repeat over the next five years, share prices would top $5,500. Much of its current performance boost is thanks to enthusiasm over its GLP-1 offerings.
Are the same factors that led to the healthcare company's sharp rise likely to recur? The simple answer is no. While its metabolic GLP-1 weight-loss therapies helped spike revenue, it's not likely to happen again. Still, there are reasons to believe the pharmaceutical stock could double in value over the next five years, making a $5,000 investment in Eli Lilly stock worth more than $10,000 in five years. Here's why.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Eli Lilly, through tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for chronic weight management, is still a leader in the GLP-1 **** e. Tirzepatide is showing to be an incredibly versatile incretin-based peptide drug.
Excess weight is tied to many health problems, and tirzepatide could expand to adjacent indications. It has already been approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea, and on Aug. 28, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events, including cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk.
#Stock #signal #weight #total
Are the same factors that led to the healthcare company's sharp rise likely to recur? The simple answer is no. While its metabolic GLP-1 weight-loss therapies helped spike revenue, it's not likely to happen again. Still, there are reasons to believe the pharmaceutical stock could double in value over the next five years, making a $5,000 investment in Eli Lilly stock worth more than $10,000 in five years. Here's why.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Eli Lilly, through tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for chronic weight management, is still a leader in the GLP-1 **** e. Tirzepatide is showing to be an incredibly versatile incretin-based peptide drug.
Excess weight is tied to many health problems, and tirzepatide could expand to adjacent indications. It has already been approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea, and on Aug. 28, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events, including cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk.
#Stock #signal #weight #total
1 month ago
In just over a week, former staffers for John Fetterman, D-Pa., are planning to go public with inside details after expressing what they called disgust at his work as a legislator.
"We're a group of former campaign & Senate staffers for John Fetterman who are disgusted with what he's become. If you were troubled by yesterday's Wall Street Journal story... trust us, that's just the tip of the iceberg," the group wrote in a post to X.
"It's even worse than you thought."
The new social media account, which is calling itself "Former Fetterman Staffers" (FFS) alleges it will reveal additional unflattering details of the embattled senator's office as he also faces blowback over Wall Street Journal reporting chronicling his reluctance to engage in the basic duties of his office.
Fetterman Faces Dem Revolt As Bombshell Report Fuels Push To Oust Him: 'Disgrace'
#faces
"We're a group of former campaign & Senate staffers for John Fetterman who are disgusted with what he's become. If you were troubled by yesterday's Wall Street Journal story... trust us, that's just the tip of the iceberg," the group wrote in a post to X.
"It's even worse than you thought."
The new social media account, which is calling itself "Former Fetterman Staffers" (FFS) alleges it will reveal additional unflattering details of the embattled senator's office as he also faces blowback over Wall Street Journal reporting chronicling his reluctance to engage in the basic duties of his office.
Fetterman Faces Dem Revolt As Bombshell Report Fuels Push To Oust Him: 'Disgrace'
#faces
1 month ago
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) has no major concerns about its HIV franchise until the next decade. That hasn't kept the pharmaceutical company from preparing for the loss of exclusivity for its legacy HIV therapies. Gilead has spent heavily on its pipeline, and that's paying off.
The company has received three Food and Drug (FDA) approvals over the past four months, and not coincidentally, its shares are up more than 21% so far this year, nearly doubling the S&P 500 index's rise. The most recent approval was on Aug. 27 for Bixlenvo as a daily pill to treat virologically suppressed adults with HIV.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Prior to that, on June 24, Trodelvy received two new approvals to treat triple-negative breast cancer. On May 22, the FDA granted Hepcludex accelerated approval to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.
Despite the stock's rise and all the good news on the pipeline front, Gilead may be underrated. There are three reasons why I feel that is the case.
#gilead #NVIDIA #three
The company has received three Food and Drug (FDA) approvals over the past four months, and not coincidentally, its shares are up more than 21% so far this year, nearly doubling the S&P 500 index's rise. The most recent approval was on Aug. 27 for Bixlenvo as a daily pill to treat virologically suppressed adults with HIV.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Prior to that, on June 24, Trodelvy received two new approvals to treat triple-negative breast cancer. On May 22, the FDA granted Hepcludex accelerated approval to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis.
Despite the stock's rise and all the good news on the pipeline front, Gilead may be underrated. There are three reasons why I feel that is the case.
#gilead #NVIDIA #three
1 month ago
Report: Nearly 10-year age fraud uncovered as Bengal cricket bans 65 players including an India U-19 World Cup winner originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal banned 65 players over age fraud and documentation issues.
2022 U-19 World Cup winner Ravi ***** ar was flagged with a 45-month age discrepancy spanning five domestic seasons.
India U-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav received an immediate 2-year BCCI ban following the discovery of a 27-month birth record irregularity.
Indian domestic cricket's chronic struggle with age manipulation has hit a massive administrative wall in Kolkata. According to a report from RevSportz, the Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal (CAB) has unleashed a sweeping crackdown, barring 65 players from registration and transfers across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 domestic seasons due to severe documentation flaws and systemic date-of-birth discrepancies.
#players #India #fraud
The Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal banned 65 players over age fraud and documentation issues.
2022 U-19 World Cup winner Ravi ***** ar was flagged with a 45-month age discrepancy spanning five domestic seasons.
India U-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav received an immediate 2-year BCCI ban following the discovery of a 27-month birth record irregularity.
Indian domestic cricket's chronic struggle with age manipulation has hit a massive administrative wall in Kolkata. According to a report from RevSportz, the Cricket ***** ociation of Bengal (CAB) has unleashed a sweeping crackdown, barring 65 players from registration and transfers across the 2026–27 and 2027–28 domestic seasons due to severe documentation flaws and systemic date-of-birth discrepancies.
#players #India #fraud
1 month ago
Last week, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden joined sports columnists from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News to discuss which Texas players made ESPN's top 100 - and who was snubbed. You can watch the full episode here.
This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
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This article originally published at Which Texas college has the best tailgate atmosphere? Sound off!.
#cedric
This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
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1 month ago
To report Section V girls tennis results scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V girls tennis results as soon as possible after competitions by emailing sportsdemocratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number.
The results for 2026 girls tennis will be listed below by date.
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The results for 2026 girls tennis will be listed below by date.
On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram
Bookmark this page for easy access to updated results.
Other Section V scores: football | boys soccer | girls soccer | girls volleyball | boys volleyball | field hockey | boys cross country | girls cross country | girls swimming | girls golf | boys golf
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