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New Hanover County Government has announced a public input session on mental health and substance use disorder, scheduled for October 12. The session gives residents a chance to share their experiences and priorities directly with county officials as local mental health and substance use services are planned. The announcement was issued as a formal public notice, with details of the venue and sign-up procedures expected through county channels.

Attention is turning to Freddie Freeman's physical condition ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers' postseason run. The veteran first baseman, who has delivered memorable playoff moments for the club, is reportedly managing health questions, and fans and analysts are debating whether he will be fit enough to produce another signature October performance.

Forecasters say typical rainy season weather has returned, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible each day. Residents are being told to expect wet conditions daily rather than one major storm event, the usual summer pattern for the region. Coverage notes the shift back to routine afternoon rain and storm chances through the coming days.

Forecasts for Jacksonville, Florida call for warm conditions on Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. News4JAX reports the storm risk as the main weather story for the area today. Residents are being advised to keep an eye on conditions as the day progresses and plan outdoor activities around the possible afternoon storms.

Colorado attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser appeared at a 9NEWS town hall, where voters pressed him on the cost of living, healthcare access and environmental policy. He answered questions directly from residents ahead of the election, laying out his positions on affordability and the state's energy and environmental priorities. The forum gave voters a chance to compare his record and platform on core campaign issues.

Colorado attorney general Phil Weiser took questions from voters at a 9NEWS town hall, addressing affordability, healthcare costs and environmental policy. The event gave residents a direct chance to press the Democratic official on kitchen-table issues, with his answers likely shaping perceptions ahead of his campaign for governor.

Bloomberg has published a feature examining the hiring process at Elon Musk's SpaceX, detailing what the rocket company looks for in candidates and how applicants can improve their chances of being hired. Interest in working at SpaceX remains high as the company expands its Starlink and launch operations, making insider guidance on recruitment valuable to job seekers.

NASA says weather conditions are 60% favorable for the upcoming launch of the SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The figure means forecasters see a better-than-even chance conditions will allow liftoff on schedule, but the margin is thin enough that a delay remains possible. Updates are expected as the launch window approaches.

Spanish economist José Carlos Díaz said that half of Spain's civil servants will retire over the next decade, arguing the country should bring artificial intelligence into the public administration 'to the max'. His remarks, published by El Confidencial, frame the coming retirement wave as a chance to modernise the state's workforce and digital systems.