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- 1Dan Saks tours Dutch cycling paths to launch picture book●🚲 ICYMI: To mark the release of his picture book "On Our Bikes," musician and educator Dan Saks traveled across the # Ne
Musician and educator Dan Saks marked the release of his picture book "On Our Bikes" by traveling across the Netherlands with his family to test out the country's famous cycling infrastructure. A music video and vlog show the family riding along countryside routes and crossing the kind of bike-friendly paths the country is known for, tying the trip to the book's themes.
- 2Journalist refuses to rewatch Gaza footage●RE: https:// catodon.rocks/notes/artm1ven90 gb0258 🗨️ No, I don't need to watch it to make the perpetrators famous, as a
A journalist says they will not watch further violent footage to avoid making perpetrators famous, citing three years of watching live-streamed massacres in Gaza and reading reports and books written by Gazan medics. The remarks have drawn attention and engagement on social media, resonating with debate over how journalists should handle graphic conflict content and the ethics of amplifying attackers' notoriety.
- 3Ocean warming accelerating at alarming pace, report warns●⚠️ 'Data gathered by Mercator Ocean International, the nonprofit that produced the report, revealed “an ocean warming at
A new report from Mercator Ocean International warns that the world's oceans are warming at an alarming pace, with consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities worldwide. The nonprofit compiled ocean data for the study and is urging attention to the accelerating heat buildup, as observers share the findings and raise concerns about impacts on ecosystems and coastal populations.
- 4Jen Sorensen praised as a top political cartoonist●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@jensorensen/1 17378265360097516 hands down, Jen Sorensen is one of the best communicators
Cartoonist Jen Sorensen is drawing fresh praise for her four-panel editorial cartoons, with readers calling her one of the sharpest communicators of contemporary American politics, culture and economics. Admirers say her ability to distill complex issues into a handful of panels is what elevates the work to art, and her strips are being widely shared and recommended.
- 5Pima County releases perceived health and wellness indicator●Health Indicator: Perceived health and wellness
Pima County, Arizona has published a public health indicator on perceived health and wellness, part of its ongoing health tracking efforts. The measure reflects how residents rate their own health, a standard gauge used by health departments to assess community wellbeing and guide public health planning and resources.
- 6Halloween 2026 horror writing contest opens for entries●Gran Convocatoria para el Certamen de Halloween 2026. Terror en todas sus formas: cósmico, psicológico, folk, body horro
Fictograma has opened a call for submissions to its Halloween 2026 contest, inviting horror stories of all kinds, including cosmic, psychological, folk and body horror. Entries must be no longer than 3,500 words, with one work per author, and the contest runs from 1 to 31 October. Writers on the platform are sharing the announcement to encourage participation.
- 7Latinoware 2026 free software event set for Iguazu Falls●Discover the power of # freesoftware . 🐧💪 Join students, educators, developers and # opensource professionals at # Latin
Latinoware 2026, a free and open source software conference in Latin America, will take place October 14–16 in Iguazu Falls, Brazil. Organisers are inviting students, educators, developers and open source professionals to explore FOSS innovation in the region. The Linux Professional Institute says it will attend the venue and is offering attendees a 20% discount on its certification exams.
- 8US Economy Growing While Inflation Spreads, Weekly Data Shows▼Weekly Indicators: The Economy Is Growing, As Inflation Is Spreading
Economic commentary on weekly indicators points to an economy that is still growing, but with inflationary pressure broadening across sectors. The analysis suggests growth and price increases are occurring simultaneously, a combination that complicates the outlook for interest rates. Readers following markets and Federal Reserve policy are weighing what spreading inflation means for the trajectory of the recovery.
- 9Halloween 2026 Horror Writing Contest Opens for Entries●Gran Convocatoria para el Certamen de Halloween 2026. Terror en todas sus formas. Máximo 3.500 palabras. Una sola obra p
A horror writing contest for Halloween 2026 has opened its call for submissions, welcoming horror in all its forms. Stories must not exceed 3,500 words, with one work permitted per author. The contest runs from 1 to 31 October, giving writers the full month to submit their entries.
- 10Cato Urges Fed to Make Monetary Report to Congress Worth Reading▼Make the Fed’s Report to Congress Worth Reading
The Cato Institute is pressing the Federal Reserve to produce a monetary policy report to Congress that offers more substance and genuine accountability, arguing the current document fails to give lawmakers or the public a meaningful picture of the central bank's thinking. The libertarian think tank's critique adds to ongoing debate over Fed transparency and its communications with Capitol Hill.
- 11September 2026's top-rated native Linux games on Steam listed●GamingOnLinux ha pubblicato la lista dei giochi Linux nativi più apprezzati su Steam nel mese di settembre 2026. Scopri
GamingOnLinux has published its monthly round-up of the most highly rated native Linux games on Steam for September 2026. The list highlights which titles performed best among Linux players last month, and it is being shared in Linux gaming communities as a snapshot of the platform's current health and the games driving interest.
- 12Northwest Missouri Wind Symphony to perform at state music educators conference▼Wind Symphony to perform at Missouri Music Educators Conference
Northwest Missouri State University's Wind Symphony will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference. The invitation places the university ensemble in front of music educators from across the state, a showcase opportunity for its student musicians and its music program. Details of the performance date and program are available through the university.
- 13Revolve launches magazine as Cato shutters 120 stores▼The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores
Retail news this week includes Revolve debuting a print magazine as a marketing play, while discount fashion chain Cato is closing around 120 stores. The moves highlight diverging strategies in apparel retail: investment in brand media versus retrenchment as physical store footprints shrink.
- 14Black Mica in Marloth and Kruger hints at gold●Short Walks. Marloth/Kruger Black stuff, called Mica I think. What I KNOW is that it is an indicator of the possibility
A hiker walking in the Marloth and Kruger areas describes black mineral deposits, likely mica, found along the trails, noting that the substance can signal the possible presence of gold. They say that when panning for gold near Barberton, this black material leaves a tail in the pan as the last dirt if done correctly, making it a familiar marker for prospectors in the region.
- 15High Point University's Education School Wins $18 Million in Grants●HPU’s Stout School of Education Receives $18 Million in Grants to Prepare Hundreds of Educators
High Point University's Stout School of Education has received $18 million in grants to prepare hundreds of future educators. The funding, announced by the North Carolina university, will support teacher training programs aimed at expanding the pipeline of qualified educators entering classrooms across the region.