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New study finds astronauts' brains change after space travel
Following spaceflight, the brain shifts "upward and backward within the skull", with sensory and motor regions showing the largest shift, the study found.
How Walmart helped Whole Foods accidentally, John Mackey said
Walmart's entry into groceries, and supermarkets' reaction, sent some shoppers to Whole Foods, co-founder John Mackey said.
Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android
The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead.
Personnel note: Brian Hughes joins Mercury Public Affairs
'Brian’s leadership will immediately translate into wins for our Florida clients.'
After UPS crash, businesses seek 'path forward' as they regain property access
Businesses in the area around the UPS Flight 2976 crash site have endured, and continue to face, challenges to resuming normal operations.
Trump administration ratchets up its use of Justice Department for political leverage
President Donald Trump’s efforts to leverage the Justice Department for political purposes and to exact retribution against his perceived foes haven’t suffered from a series of setbacks.
A $2,500 full body scan said he was healthy. Then he had a catastrophic stroke.
Prenuvo promotes full body MRI scans to detect hazardous conditions early. But medical associations say they may cause unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Has Picked Up Steam in Statehouses. Here’s What To Expect in 2026.
“Make America Healthy Again” policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets. The trend is expected to continue this year.
Congress to reject Trump global health cuts
Trump put foreign-aid cuts at the top of his agenda when he took office.
NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
The Circinus Galaxy, a galaxy about 13 million light-years away, contains an active supermassive black hole that continues to influence its evolution. The
Md. attorney general says state wins most appeals on denied health care claims, too many give up
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said a unit within his office has recovered or saved consumers $2.6 million by challenging denied health care claims.
This Script Lets You Remove Built-In Windows 11's AI Features
Remove Windows AI does exactly what its name suggests.
Mount St. Mary’s Partners with Monumental Sports Network to Broadcast Live Basketball Games on Leading Regional Media Platform
EMMITSBURG, Md. (January 13, 2026) – Mount St. Mary's will broadcast six men's and women's basketball games on the Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) during the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Home Office says illegal-working raids and arrests at record level
Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says
Experts warn of the health consequences of ‘bed rotting’
Videos of bed rotting show people living among mold, bugs and old food and drink containers
The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science : Short Wave
In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.
'My daughters are fans of Venus, so it was tough'
Tatjana Maria beats Venus Williams in straight sets in the first round at the Hobart Internationa.
Did Aaron Rodgers just finish his NFL career with pick 6? He explained how he'll make retirement decision after Steelers' blowout loss
Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
Pazdur warns that politics, ‘chaos’ are damaging FDA
At a STAT event, veteran drug regulator Richard Pazdur, who left the FDA last month after 26 years, said that politics and 'chaos' were damaging the agency.
A Look At Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Valuation After Recent Share Price Moves
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 1.9% over the past week and 4% over the past month, while the past 3 months show a 2.6% decline. See our latest analysis for Live Nation Entertainment. Looking beyond the recent moves, Live Nation Entertainment’s 1-year total shareholder return of 13.97% and 3-year total shareholder return of 99.37% suggest longer term holders have seen stronger gains than the shorter term share...
Sacramento Kings light the beam against Lakers despite 42 from Luka
Sacramento Kings hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in front a sold out Golden 1 Center on Jan. 12. Here's how the game went.
Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence
A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Why Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Is Down 6.8% After Amazon Pharmacy Adds Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
In recent days, Amazon Pharmacy announced it would begin offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy once-daily weight-loss pill through both insurance and cash-pay channels, including future availability via its pharmacy kiosks. This move directly targets the fast-growing weight management segment where Hims & Hers Health participates, raising fresh questions about how differentiated and resilient its broader telehealth platform and recurring-care model really are beyond GLP-1 offerings. We’ll now...
Joe Starkey: For everybody’s sake, the Steelers should move on from Mike Tomlin
It is now nine straight years without a playoff win. Strike that. It’s nine straight years without coming close to a playoff win after a 30-6...
Klarna CEO backs Trump's 10% credit card cap
Even people who don't use credit cards pay more for everyday goods because merchants raise prices to cover card fees, said Klarna's CEO.
How DreamWeek San Antonio promotes mental health, honors MLK legacy
The city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. March is set for Jan. 19, with DreamWeek, a separate series of events, running through Jan. 31.
A Plume of Bright Blue in Melissa’s Wake
The category 5 hurricane stirred up carbonate sediment near Jamaica in what scientists believe is the largest such event in the satellite record.
Iran on the Brink? Why the current protests could mark the beginning of the end for the Islamic Republic
Iranians are once again in the streets. And once again, the regime appears to be responding as it always has — with brutal violence. Might the end result this time be different?
Yen Tumbles Following Report Japan PM Plans Snap Poll
The yen dropped to its weakest level against the dollar since July 2024, as losses accelerated following speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may soon call a snap election.
Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.
Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump, will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, the panel announced Monday.
Telluride is back open for business, and hoping crowds will come to the Colorado ski town
Baidu CFO on Business Strategy, AI Investments
Henry He, CFO at Baidu, discusses the company’s business strategy and its investments in AI. He speaks with Stephen Engle from the sidelines of the UBS Greater China Conference in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)
Cosm Shared Reality immersive entertainment solution venues
With the cost of attending live sporting events being out of reach for a lot of fans, there is a big market for creating a shared immersive experience that makes you feel like you are there. A company called Cosm, who have a ton of experience doing dome installations all around the world, has come … Continued
No. 22 Clemson tests newly ranked status vs. Boston College
Clemson, new to the AP Top 25 at No. 22 this week, will aim to extend its seven-game winning streak on Tuesday when it hosts Boston College.
Oakland community calls on city to prevent illegal dumping, citing health impacts
On the 311 Service Request Hotline, the city of Oakland reported more than 25,000 calls for service at illegal dumping sites in 2025. And so far this year, they received more than 150 calls.
Boulder Highway project raises concerns for local business
A segment of Boulder Highway in the City of Henderson is undergoing a significant transformation as part of the "Reimagine Boulder Highway" project.The $170 mi
This actor just dethroned Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing movie star at the box office
Zoe Saldaña sits atop the list of highest-grossing actors with a massive total of $16,859,193,100 at the worldwide box office. See who else is in the top 10.
Suspected driver who nearly killed cyclist in Sacramento seeks mental health diversion
Sacramento bicyclist says mental health claim is blocking justice in hit-and-run case
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on his unique brand of politics, vaccines and more
Inside the Design Lab at the Museum on Science and Curiosity
Clearwater business says imposter used its information, stole from consumers
American Mobile Home Sales said its business is in the middle of a nightmare after a fake company began posing as them and ripping off customers.
"Entertainment Tonight" hosts discuss big moments from the Golden Globes
Hochul to push back on ICE enforcement in 'sensitive locations'
Hochul has said she backs ICE’s attempts to enforce criminal laws in collaboration with local law enforcement.
This day in history: Before Spokane was an entertainment destination, some blamed union salaries
From 1976: Was the local stagehands union causing entertainment acts to skip Spokane?
This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides
Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently and cheaply, achieving yields far higher than current methods. Tagatose delivers nearly the same sweetness as sugar with significantly fewer calories, minimal impact on blood sugar, and even potential benefits for oral and gut health.
Goldman Sachs partner Amit Sinha new chair of Stanford Health Care’s board of directors
Amit Sinha, chief investment officer and head of life sciences investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, assumed chair of Stanford Health Care’s board of directors Jan. 1.
Cardinal Health Raises Fiscal 2026 Outlook and Highlights Strategic Progress During J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Presentation
Raising Fiscal 2026 Outlook: Cardinal Health is increasing expectations for fiscal year 2026 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS)1 to at least $10.00, from its prior guidance range of $9.65...
Childhood Oral Health: An Overlooked Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults
Poor oral health during childhood is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease during adulthood, especially when disease is severe or worsened over time.
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet
Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can become unusually wet or dangerously dry at the same time. The study also found a global shift about a decade ago, with dry extremes becoming more common than wet ones. Together, the results show that water crises are part of a global pattern, not isolated events.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge released the following calendar of community events: TODAY * Hygge Club, adults, 11 a.m.-noon, South Parkersburg Public Library * Hyperfixation Book Club, ages 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Library, Emerson Avenue * Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library WEDNESDAY * Walking Through the Books, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library […]
Wild Center secures nomination for nation’s ‘best science museum’
TUPPER LAKE — Another year, another nomination of national prestige for The Wild Center. The museum was named on Monday as one of 20 nominees vying for the “Best Science Museum” in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the fourth year in a row that The Wild Center has been nominated, and […]
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
A baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City
Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
Framework increases Desktop prices by up to $460 due to RAM crisis
Computer brand Framework has hiked the prices on RAM for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising costs with its suppliers.
Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN.
Vestavia Hills considers adding another entertainment district with new bill
A proposed bill, House Bill 144, could allow Vestavia Hills to expand its entertainment districts, where people can legally carry and drink alcohol. Currently,
Protesters face off with ICE outside St. Cloud Somali business
50 Cent’s G-Unit finalizes agreement with state for entertainment redevelopment in Shreveport
G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana has now finalized plans to invest more than $124 million in a multi-phase plan to develop three entertainment venues in northwest Louisiana.
NFL head coaching vacancies: Best fits for Ravens, Giants, Raiders and more
How the league's head coach dominoes should fall this hiring cycle.
Trump’s Feel-My-Pain Economic Message
The president appears skeptical about Americans’ concerns. How will voters respond?
You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000
We can't keep everyone living on that first ship that sailed to North America."
Arc Raiders has officially sold 12 million copies, so Embark's giving everyone a free gold hammer: "The way it took off, I think, took all of us by surprise"
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EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations
The EPA weakened emissions standards for new power plants and said it would no longer consider the economic impacts of public health in rule making.
Gabe Davis injury: Bills receiver has torn ACL, adding uncertainty to thin position group
Brandin Cooks, Tyrell Shavers and Keon Coleman will take on bigger roles on Saturday
HTI 5 Proposal Signals Health IT Deregulation and FHIR-first Interoperability and Refines Information Blocking Rule
The new Health Data, Technology and Interoperability proposed rule (known as HTI-5) signals a significant deregulatory shift aimed at...
Detroit Mayor Sheffield announces new city health official
Trump: Any country doing business with Iran to be hit with 25% tariff
President Donald Trump said he'll impose a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately.
Excitement for Bears' playoff run could shift political landscape of push for new stadium
ThrillHouse Family Entertainment Center hosting preview event Jan. 17
A new entertainment hub in Marion, Illinois is getting ready to open its doors in mid-February, but you can get a sneak peek of the fun this weekend.
Trump says 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran ‘effective immediately’
President Donald Trump said a new 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran is “effective immediately.”
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States.
Trump Says Countries Doing Business With Iran Face 25% Tariff
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States. "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic ...
A.J. Brown landing spots: Five teams that make sense for Eagles receiver
If Brown has played his last snap in Philadelphia, where could he be headed?
Longtime UTA Agent Emerson Davis Pivots To Management At Redefine Entertainment
Emerson Davis has joined Redefine Entertainment as a partner after 19 years at UTA, where he was a partner in the Motion Picture Lit department.
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.
Luis Sepúlveda named chair of state Senate Judiciary Committee
Sepúlveda, who represents the 32nd Senate District in the Bronx, becomes the first Latino to hold the position.
OpenAI acquires healthcare startup Torch to build out ChatGPT Health
OpenAI acquired Torch, a healthcare startup that unifies lab results, medications recordings from doctor visits, as the foundation AI model company builds out ChatGPT Health. | OpenAI acquired a healthcare startup that unifies lab results, medications and provider visit recordings as it builds out ChatGPT Health.
OpenAI acquires health-care technology startup Torch
Torch CEO Ilya Abyzov previously co-founded Forward, a direct-to-consumer primary care business that did patient visits with tech-enabled "CarePods."
OpenAI acquires health tech company Torch
Large AI companies are showing more interest in monetizing health care workflows.
JPM26: Bristol Myers CEO to ‘cast a broad net’ as business development remains a top priority
San Francisco—Bristol Myers Squibb is already aiming to launch more than 10 new medicines by 2030. | Bristol Myers Squibb is already aiming to launch more than 10 new medicines by 2030. But to hear CEO Chris Boerner, Ph.D., tell it, “business development remains a top priority” for the company’s capital allocation strategy heading into 2026.
Meta plans layoffs at Reality Labs, impacting VR, Horizon Worlds teams
Meta plans layoffs in its Reality Labs division, impacting VR headset and Horizon Worlds teams, as it shifts focus to AI.
Hargett issues new warning about third-party solicitors targeting business renewals
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning today about unaffiliated mail and email solicitations involving annual business reports on the rise.
NBA power rankings: Time for the Houston Rockets to panic?
Rockets coach Ime Udoka called out his team's effort and mental toughness after three consecutive losses against the Trail Blazers (twice) and Kings.
Ken Welch campaign in turmoil after $200K-plus stolen from PAC, stagnant fundraising
Committee officials plan to have conversations with local and federal law enforcement on next steps.
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make of Trump’s foreign policy agenda. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Local nonprofit health center launches flat-rate membership program
A new direct primary care membership program has launched at Elevated Community Health, adding more options for health care to local mountain communities. This innovative model, called Elevated Essentials, offers the opportunity to pay a...
Best bets for Texans-Steelers and more on Monday, Jan. 12
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
THE WEEK OF JAN 12, 2026
- Fundamental research restrictions at DOD - US withdrawing from climate agreements - Congress holding multiple science hearings
Allegiant to absorb Sun Country’s Amazon cargo business
Amazon will maintain, and grow, its cargo business with Sun Country Airlines even after the airline merges with Allegiant. The post Allegiant to absorb Sun Country’s Amazon cargo business appeared first on FreightWaves.
Next AI/ML STIG Lecture on 12 Jan 2026
The next AI/ML Science and Technology Interest Group (AI/ML STIG) lecture will be on 12 January 2026 at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. The lecture will be given by Dr. John
Zohran Mamdani taps ex-councilman Rafael Espinal as NYC's...
Rafael Espinal, 41, a former Brooklyn city councilmember and state assemblyman, was appointed by the young socialist mayor on Monday to be the next commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and...
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
Anthropic launches Claude Cowork, a version of its coding AI for regular people
Anthropic is billing Cowork as "a simpler way for anyone — not just developers — to work with Claude."