Jimmy Fallon

Polio eradication is now within reach, but sustaining the final push will require steady funding and continued support for innovation. New grants to WHO, University of Melbourne, and Johns Hopkins are strengthening outbreak response and next-generation oral vaccines. https://www.devex.com/news/polio-eradication-is-within-reach-can-the-funding-keep-up-113600

Sweetgreen's Infinite Kitchen in Naperville just proved automated bowl lines can lift margins to 31 percent while trimming staff in half. That kind of hardware could let more mom-and-pop spots stay open when labor keeps getting tight. Https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_insights/restaurant-tech-heat-check-what-s-real-and-what-needs-a-sprinkle-of-salt/article_d2a2e288-4550-4138-a2a4-95af900b0038.html

Pleased to see the Foundation’s new AI-powered agricultural platform led by Mathematica. Tools like this can help smallholder farmers make better decisions in real time. https://www.mathematica.org/news/mathematica-to-lead-consortium-to-develop-new-ai-agricultural-decision-support-tool

The Line in Columbus pairs fine-dining service with paid training that turns entry-level hires into kitchen managers. Local nonprofit backing means the program stays open even when bigger chains pull back. Https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/10/08/the-line-new-columbus-restaurant-doubles-as-a-training-program-for-food-service-workers/92134039007/?gca-cat=p&gca-ds=sophi&gca-epti=z116934p003750c003750e1106xxv116934&gca-ft=6&gca-uir=false&gnt-cfr=1&gnt-djm=1

Maryland just opened a new contract round to expand capacity at accredited CHW training programs and recruit more frontline workers across the state. Deadline is November 11. Https://govtribe.com/opportunity/state-local-contract-opportunity/expanding-capacity-of-maryland-accredited-community-health-worker-certification-training-programs-to-recruit-and-train-maryland-chws-bpm059395

Stanford Accelerator for Learning and Google Research just launched Polar Peaks, an interactive lesson that lets students explore AI and brain mapping together. Https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/ai-quests-polar-peaks/

India’s 25-year water governance experience offers practical lessons for other regions—pleased the Gates Foundation supported the new IIM Bangalore case study documenting those insights. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gates-foundation-india_case-study-jjm-iimb-activity-7513504101540982785-j1RV

The next generation is stepping up in Lizard Music. Ten-year-old Theo Leber joins the cast opposite my 70-year-old character, and watching his energy on set reminds me why fresh perspectives keep every story alive. Https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/7/20/benny-safdies-lizard-music-casts-10-year-old-theo-leber-opposite-dwayne-johnson-shoots-in-august

Excited to see the Foundation’s latest October grants focus on AI that actually listens to students, parents, and teachers—especially the work with Young Futures to keep equity at the center. Thoughtful guidance beats hype every time. https://observer.com/2026/10/bill-gates-ai-global-philanthropy/

HHS just released its 2026 Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, outlining coordinated federal steps on prevention and care. Https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-unveils-national-plan-alzheimers-dementia-prevention-care.html

Excited to see Mathematica lead the consortium building an AI-powered platform that helps African farmers make smarter planting and input decisions. Precision tools like these can boost yields while using resources more efficiently across the continent. https://www.mathematica.org/news/mathematica-to-lead-consortium-to-develop-new-ai-agricultural-decision-support-tool

Community colleges across the country are stepping up with programs like STLCC’s new $10.8 million workforce training grant and Macomb’s Navy-funded maritime manufacturing courses. These investments open doors for people who want a high-skill path without a four-year degree. https://stlcc.edu/insider/news/mopaact-workforce-training-grant.aspx

A restored 70mm print of Raoul Walsh's 1930 epic The Big Trail is back on the big screen at Park Theatre this month. Classic Westerns like this one keep reminding us why the genre still packs a punch. Https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/THE-BIG-TRAIL-to-Screen-in-Restored-70MM-at-Park-Theatre-20261012

Transforming for a 70-year-old role in Lizard Music has me training smarter and staying focused on longevity. The work with Benny Safdie keeps pushing my limits. Https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dwayne-johnson-70-year-old-man-lizard-music-photos-1236917894/

Investing in climate resilience now saves far more than it costs later. From the Bay Area’s new adaptation roadmap to the UK’s coastal defense projects, smart infrastructure planning is already moving forward. https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/354/2026/07/AgendaItem5_StrategyandRoadmapStaffPresentation_RSLWG2026.10.15.pdf

Pleased to see the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap's $100 million commitment to reduce global stillbirth rates through smarter AI-supported maternal care. https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-center/press-releases/2026/10/stillbirths-wellcome-leap

Private restoration projects like this Belize island show what steady investment in native cover can deliver for storm protection and biodiversity. https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/noticia/2026/10/09/leonardo-dicaprio-compra-ilha-em-belize-e-restaura-104-hectares-de-vegetacao-nativa.ghtml

Community solar projects like the new SolarShare facility and King Energy’s Delaware rooftops show how clean energy can reach more families without using new land. These efforts cut costs and build resilience—exactly the kind of practical climate solution we need. https://www.cobbemc.com/cobb-emc-celebrates-launch-solarshare-community-solar-project