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Seeing the challenges a loved one faced in dealing with bipolar disorder inspired Postdoctoral Fellow Maria Carolina Bittencourt Gonçalves to work towards understanding and finding better treatments for psychiatric disorders By Jessica Leff Maria Carolina Bittencourt Gonçalves was always fascinated by the brain, but then a long-term relationship with a partner with bipolar disorder solidified her desire to better understand and treat the disease, and advocate for mental health. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Looking for the most recent NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle answers? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might not be as popular as the regular Connections puzzle, but it’s a fun game that challenges sports fans since the categories are all over the map. You’re as likely to find an Olympics category as you are to find one on the NFL, the WNBA or Premier League soccer. Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle is a fun one, especially if, like me, you’re a fan of college rivalries and their often-unusual trophies. If you’re struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

A Russian drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person, in the latest daytime attack on Ukraine’s capital. Flames tore through the historic building as people clambered out of first- and second-floor windows to escape, in dramatic scenes increasingly familiar in the heavily bombarded city. At least one person was killed and three others were wounded, according to Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who said the injured had been taken to hospital. The 19th-century building stands close to the German embassy, the National Opera, St Volodymyr’s Cathedral and several government buildings. Anatoliy Zagorodny, the president of the national academy, said the blast struck while many staff members were inside. Standing outside the burning building, he said he did not know why Russia had targeted a leading centre of scientific research. “We are not connected with the military. This is an attack on science. It is terrorism,” he said. He feared some of his colleagues could still be trapped inside the academy. While the sciences building is a civilian scientific institution, it has longstanding ties to Ukraine’s defence sector.

Published: September 28, 2026 at 9:59p.m. EDTPope Leo addresses a crowd on the growth of AI during his four-day trip to France. ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously, insisting that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted on. Leo, who dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity in its wake, was asked during a press conference about what the United States and China especially should be doing to prevent AI from posing catastrophic risks to humanity. U. S. President Donald Trump has called concerns about AI going rogue a “hoax.”“This is a problem that, I think, we need to sit down and talk about,” the American pope told reporters returning home from France. “We can’t just sit back and pretend nothing is going to happen.”Trump has been a champion of AI, often warning that the United States must remain ahead of China in the technological arms race. He has said efforts to limit the technology were part of a “conspiracy” by his political opponents.

Is AI making you a "frontrunner" or are you working in the "engine room? " Is AI turning you into a "frontrunner" or are you working in the "engine room? "A huge survey carried out by consulting giant PwC found that AI is allowing a small group of workers to pull away from the rest of the workforce and dividing employees into four distinct categories. The Big Four firm published its "2026 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey" on Tuesday. It surveyed almost 50,000 workers across 48 countries and 29 sectors between May and June 2026. AI use is rising, the survey found. 64% of workers said they had used AI at work in the past 12 months, up 10 percentage points from a year earlier, and the share using generative AI every day rose from 14% to 22%. But the survey revealed a widening divide in how workers are getting the tools and opportunities to benefit from AI. Based on the responses, PwC identified a group it called "front-runners," which make up 14% of those surveyed. The front-runners have in-demand skills and reported getting strong benefits from AI in their work.

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaVideoCBC Sports host Andi Petrillo | CBC.ca LoadedCBC Sports host Andi PetrilloSeptember 28|Duration 3:08September 28NewsDuration 3:08closed captionGet the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis. More from NewsVideoDuration 1:29Here's your N. L. weather for Tuesday, Oct. 201 minute agoVideoDuration 3:41New Cowichan documents warn of far-reaching impacts of landmark court caseCBC News BC 2 hours agoVideoDuration 2:36Hear how leaders for and against Alberta separatism reacted to early results2 hours agoVideoDuration 0:53Alberta referendum night in less than 60 seconds2 hours agoVideoDuration 0:39Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, Oct.

CalgaryOntario Premier Doug Ford, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at his side, told a Calgary audience Monday that Albertans need to stay in the Confederation fold. Former UK PM David Cameron, at separate conference, said Brexit and Alberta debate not comparableThe Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 29Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at a fireside chat hosted by oil and gas industry group Enserva in Calgary on Sept. 28, 2026. (Zazak Bouarab/Radio-Canada)Ontario Premier Doug Ford, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at his side, told a Calgary audience Monday that Albertans need to stay in the Confederation fold. "I'm going to keep this real, real short," Ford said when asked about the consequences of separation issue in Canada. "Folks, united we stand, divided we fall. We need to be a united country. We need to stand together. "I love all Albertans," he added.

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaVideoKyiv science academy hit by Russian jet-drone strike | CBC.ca LoadedKyiv science academy hit by Russian jet-drone strikeSeptember 28|Duration 2:14September 28NewsDuration 2:14closed captionRussian drones struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities as Moscow continued its sustained aerial attacks. Ukraine says it is intercepting just over half of Russia’s new jet-powered drones, which are too fast for many of its defences. Related StoriesUkraine hit with deadly wave of Russian drone strikes in Kyiv and across the countryWhy is it so difficult for Ukraine to take down Russia's jet-powered drones? St.

Key PointsPrimetime, inspired by the NBC series To Catch a Predator, features a talented ensemble headlined by Robert Pattinson as host Chris Hansen. The most surprising face in the new A24 thriller is former child star Jonathan Lipnicki. Best known for Jerry Maguire, Lipnicki has continued acting, though he's been open about the challenges of finding good roles as an adult. A24's Primetime has our undivided attention. The new thriller is earning critical acclaim for its compelling depiction of the controversial NBC series To Catch a Predator, as well as Robert Pattinson's riveting portrayal of host Chris Hansen. (For the record, Hansen would like it known that he doesn't approve). But Pattinson's great performance is one of several in Primetime, which features an excellent ensemble cast including Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers. But one cast member in particular is catching audiences off guard with his surprising turn as one of the men targeted by To Catch a Predator's decoys: former child star Jonathan Lipnicki. Lipnicki is so unrecognizable in Primetime that many viewers may not even realize it's him until the credits roll.

What is driving Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLUT)’s stock price down today? Flutter Entertainment experienced severe downward pressure and significant intraday volatility following an abrupt regulatory blow in one of its key international growth markets. The company disclosed that it was forced to halt its online sports betting and iGaming operations in Brazil after the Brazilian government enacted a provisional executive measure banning online betting and gaming nationwide. This sudden operational suspension rattled investor confidence and raised broader concerns over the trajectory of the firm's global expansion strategy. In its official disclosure, management outlined the financial fallout from the stoppage, noting that an extended shutdown through the end of the year would cut revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company is also assessing potential non-cash accounting impacts on goodwill and intangible assets associated with its Brazilian operations. This regulatory update compounds existing market skepticism surrounding Flutter's recent financial performance, following previous guidance cuts and profitability challenges that have weighed on overall investor sentiment.

NorthFor the bulk of this government’s term, Lesa Semmler was the territory’s health minister. In September, she resigned suddenly. That leaves Lucy Kuptana to fill in for the time being. Kuptana is also the minister of Housing N. W. T. She says the added portfolio has made the number of emails coming into her inbox double. Fiscal responsibility is one of Lucy Kuptana's priorities for the healthcare portfolioDevon Tredinnick · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 28Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Interim N. W. T. Health Minister Lucy Kuptana spoke to the CBC about her new portfolio, changes she's noticed in health care in the territory in recent years and how the government had addressed one of its four top priorities. Kuptana is seen here in a file photo from June, 2026. (Sarah St-Pierre/CBC)Ahead of its next sitting in October, and with about one year left in the 20th Legislative Assembly's term, CBC News is checking in on its four top priorities.

EdmontonThe Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says the next city budget should be fiscally responsible and focused on core services while also investing in initiatives that will grow the economy. City councillor, construction group push back on suggestion to limit neighbourhood renewalMadeleine Cummings · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 28Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Doug Griffiths, the president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, presents the organization’s city budget priorities on Sept. 28, 2026. (Nicole Healey/CBC)The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says the next city budget should be fiscally responsible and focused on core services while also investing in initiatives that will grow the economy. The business advocacy group has released a 56-page document with recommendations for city council ahead of discussions coming later this year on Edmonton’s next four-year budget.

Members of the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay will have Services and Masses said for the homeless on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at a variety of local churches According to worldhomelessday.org World Homeless Day is commemorated annually on October 10th, the international day that serves as a platform to celebrate good works, benchmark progress, and advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness.

Above left, Michelle Shouse of the USGS nominates Dr. Janet K. Thompson-McHendrie for the Brown-Nichols Science Award with co-nominator Karen Gehrts, of the California Department of Water Resources, looking on. Right, Dr. Thompson-McHendrie accepts the award. Since the year 2000, the Bay-Delta Science Conference, held every two years in Northern California, has been co-hosted by the Delta Stewardship...

The health authority in P. E. I. says someone has gained unauthorized access to a file containing personal information belonging to as many as 234,000 people. Health PEI says in a statement that the cybersecurity incident was reported Sept. 7 and involves a company providing services to the authority.

It may have taken a little less than a decade for the Northern Golf Association and Golf Ontario to work through the tedious process of mending fences and restoring trust, a journey that would lead to a critical partnership forged through a memorandum of understanding in 2018 to ensure the growth and prosperity of the sport in Northern Ontario. At the end of the day, that still allowed for the celebration of 90-plus very good years for the NGA — along with a challenging decade or so — in Sudbury last week. One hundred years were feted by many of the greatest names in Northern Ontario golf and their families, one and all gathering at the Idylwylde Golf and Country Club this past Thursday, on hand for the inaugural class of the Northern Ontario Golf Hall of Fame as part of the NGA centennial celebration.