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Drake Maye's shoulder injury improves ahead of Super Bowl showdown
Drake Maye said the shoulder injury that limited him in practice last week has improved enough that he had a normal workout on his first full day in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl. Maye was unable to practice fully last week for the New England Patriots after injuring his throwing shoulder on a scramble in the AFC championship game win against the Denver Broncos.
Indiana out to gain more Big Ten ground against USC
Indiana tries to close out a perfect Los Angeles road swing Tuesday when it visits Southern California for a Big Ten Conference clash.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
UCLA faces Rutgers after disappointing home loss
After a heartbreaking loss in the middle of what was thought to be a momentum-building stretch, UCLA will try to pick up the pieces Tuesday in Los Angeles with a Big Ten Conference visit from Rutgers.
Family of Colorado man killed by deputy outside Highlands Ranch entertainment venue files wrongful death lawsuit
Attorneys say videos of the shooting contradict statements from the sheriff's office and show that the man's back was to the deputy and his gun was pointed at the ground at the time he was shot.
Hornets' Pat Connaughton finishes last in team fantasy football league, dyes hair blonde
The 33-year-old sported blonde hair on the Hornets bench during their 102-95 Monday win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
California Academy of Sciences team finds ocean warming reaching deeper than expected
Researchers also uncovered evidence of corral damage at lower depths during a survey in the Indian Ocean. The data is helping to drive an initiative at the Academy known as Hope for Reefs - with the goal of reversing the damage in oceans around the world.
PGA Innovation Showcase Immerses Audiences In Entertainment’s Future
The Producers Guild showcased five immersive experiences vying for this year's Innovation Award, led by Sphere's immersive Wizard of Oz, showing where entertainment is headed.
SMU has hands full with surging North Carolina State
After three losses to ranked teams in as many weeks, SMU gets a chance against an unranked team when it squares off with North Carolina State in an Atlantic Coast Conference dustup on Tuesday in Dallas.
Barbecue restaurant hoping to bounce back after winter storm
Lexington restaurant trying to move forward after being sandwiched by winter storms.
Opinion: Small choices, local impact: Showing up for Alaska’s small businesses
What empty tables say about the fragile state of Alaska’s small businesses.
Concord business grateful for customers after snow storm
Nearby businesses remain closed and parking lots still empty. It’s an area usually full of people, but right now it stays quiet.
5 Takeaways from Roger Goodell's Super Bowl Press Conference
Roger Goodell broke news about the NFL's international schedule, where things stand on an 18-game regular season and what he thought about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub.
Republican incumbents maintain fundraising leads in Alaska’s congressional races
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and U.S. Rep. Nick Begich had millions of dollars each in their campaign accounts heading into the election year.
Fuller: The Rule of Law is America’s way out of political violence
The Rule of Law is not an abstraction. It is the guardrail that keeps disagreement from becoming destruction.
Big East What To Watch: Week 14
We’re into February, so the battle in the standings is starting to heat up in America’s favorite basketball conference!
Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference
A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major American Conference.
Naderi wants to 'make most' of Rangers move
Rangers' new signing Ryan Naderi insists he wants to "make the most" of his move to Ibrox from 3. The German striker has scored eight goals this season and signed a "long-term contract" at the club, having previously played in Borussia Moenchengladbach's B team. "I am really pleased that this move has happened," Naderi told club media.
DNI Gabbard put Trump on the phone with FBI agents who searched Fulton County elections office, sources say
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard put President Donald Trump on the phone with some of the FBI agents who had conducted a controversial search of an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, last week, two sources familiar with the call told CNN.
Clintons try to reach agreement for Epstein testimony with contempt of Congress vote looming
Rep. James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight Committee, was advancing criminal contempt of Congress charges against both Clintons Monday evening for defying a congressional subpoena when a spokesman for the Clintons, Angel Ureña, suggested they would testify, posting on social media that the pair “will be there.”
SF small business owners file class action lawsuit against PG&E after December outages
The class action lawsuit filed Monday claims the utility caused Sunset District businesses significant financial harm during a series of outages around the holidays.
Arts & Entertainment News February 2026
• Beaverton Symphony Young Artists Recital • Watercolor Tulips at Leedy Grange • Let’s dance in Oak Hills! • Events at The Reser • Hillsboro Parks & Recreation arts events • Village Gallery of Arts
Lakers wrap up eight-game trek against woeful Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers marked the one-year anniversary of acquiring Luka Doncic by fading in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
Vikings fire GM, Twins executive departs. What's up with Minnesota sports?
To talk about what this means for two of the state’s biggest sports franchises, Ten Thousand Takes host Wally Langfellow joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Monday.
Jeffrey Epstein's ties to politicians, business titans and other figures
The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges, including soliciting an underage girl. Evidence in multiple legal and criminal cases has also shed light on these connections.
Factbox-Jeffrey Epstein's Ties to Politicians, Business Titans and Other Figures
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to ...
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
This month's rash of indictments over alleged point-shaving in college basketball seems unlikely to prompt immediate wholesale changes within the NCAA, with the organization instead looking...
Energy Department Announces Members of the Office of Science Advisory Committee, Strengthening Gold Standard Science in America
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC), a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges across the Department’s Office of Science.
Entertainment in an Easter egg economy
From Taylor Swift to Stranger Things, pop culture fandom now includes sleuthing—for better or...
Dramatic reductions proposed for US science agencies by Trump ...
Final 2026 budget figures, passed by Congress and signed into law, reject significant cuts that the White House had proposed
Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together
Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky Way and eventually planets like Earth.
WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settings
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.
Maryland Companies Celebrate Global Collaborations, Industry Honors and Local Partnerships
The Maryland Marketing Partnership, which helps drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that invest in the partnership. "Maryland's marketing partners are starting the year with major investments in our state's workforce and economy," said Harry Coker Jr., Secretary for the Maryland Department of Commerce. "From clean energy to biopharma to higher education to commercial real estate, these investments are helping us build a stronger and more competitive Maryland economy." BGE , Maryland's largest natural gas and electric utility, along with the Exelon Foundation , announced a $250,000 grant for Civic Works' Baltimore Shines solar initiative to support solar installations for 30 homes in Baltimore. According to Civic Works, homeowners will receive free rooftop solar installations, adding clean energy to the grid and generating more than
New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved manganese catalyst even beat many expensive precious-metal options. The discovery could help turn greenhouse gas into clean energy ingredients.
The summer I became a science journalist
Mason Wakley on being a science writer intern at the Royal Society of Chemistry
A record breaking gravitational wave is helping test Einstein’s theory of general relativity
A newly detected gravitational wave, GW250114, is giving scientists their clearest look yet at a black hole collision—and a powerful way to test Einstein’s theory of gravity. Its clarity allowed scientists to measure multiple “tones” from the collision, all matching Einstein’s predictions. That confirmation is exciting—but so is the possibility that future signals won’t behave so neatly. Any deviation could point to new physics beyond our current understanding of gravity.
Joint statement on the renewed Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation on One Health until 2030
Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on One Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing the implementation of the One Health approach.
Opinion: Jose Aldo is still the featherweight GOAT. For now.
In this week’s mailbag, I got a question that has been a hot topic since Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes on Saturday at UFC 325 to defend his featherweight title: Who is the featherweight GOAT? I started to answer it for the mailbag, but then it spiraled, so I figured I’d address this on its […]
Nancy Meyers' first movie in more than 10 years is finally happening
Here's when Nancy Meyers fans can expect a new movie, her first in 10 years, from the director of romantic comedies such as 'Something's Gotta Give.'
Tester, bipartisan group push plan to block corporate dark money in Montana politics
About 800 people attended an event in Billings to promote the ballot initiative.
Normalizing surveillance under the banner of helping lost pets
Now, surveillance doesn’t arrive announcing itself as surveillance. It shows up wagging its tail, asking for help, and hoping you won’t notice that the cameras never stop looking.
Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features
The Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features that Mozilla has added over the last several months. Here's what can be disabled: Translations, which help you browse the web in your preferred language. Alt text in PDFs, which add accessibility descriptions to images in PDF pages.
Jocelyn Benson leads governor's race in fundraising in new reports
The new reports showed an evolving race for Michigan's top political office with some candidates building financial stockpiles, a sign of strength.
Georgia gets commitment of top-ranked RB Kemon Spell
Elite running back Kemon Spell, who had previously be committed to Penn State, announced he will play for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2027.
San Francisco Small Businesses to Sue PG&E Over Losses From December Power Outages
Business owners and residents say the financial credits offered by the utility don’t reflect true financial damages.
Mamdani’s New Health Commissioner Is an Unexpected Pick
Alister Martin’s appointment comes at pivotal time for the health of millions of New Yorkers, many of whom stand to lose their insurance or Medicaid under looming federal cuts.
Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company before an expected IPO this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year.
Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into a single company before an expected IPO this year
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year.
Driver license offices to return to normal business hours
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) — Due to the exhaustion of federal funding, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles said they will end the extended early-morning hours at 90 driver license offices. Officials said these offices have opened at 7am instead of the standard 8am to provide additional customer service time, but can no longer […]
Amazon's Ring Wants to Wash Away Your Surveillance Concerns With Lost Puppies
Every technology has positives and negatives.
Scientists release a map of the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like
Dark matter makes up most of the universe, yet we have very little understanding of it. Scientists recently released a map that gives the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like.
Streaming service Crunchyroll raises prices weeks after killing its free tier
Sony has made streaming anime pricier since buying Crunchyroll.
AHCCCS Director steps down citing personal health concerns
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Director, Virginia “Ginny" Rountree, has resigned after just months of being appointed to her position by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' state elections
Trump repeated without evidence his long-running claim that U.S. elections are beset by widespread fraud.
Children at gymnastics meet witness double shooting during violent robbery at nearby business
A violent robbery witnessed by multiple children in Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhood sent two men to the hospital and forced nearby businesses — including a kids’ gymnastics meet — to shut down in the middle of the day.
iPhone Fold Could Redefine Battery Life and Shake Up Button Design
Several iPhone Fold leaks have been reported, including a massive battery life, design elements, cameras and more.
25,000+ Votes Fuel Dallas Entertainment Awards Week as City’s Creative Scene Takes Center Stage
Experience the excitement of the Dallas Entertainment Awards Week kickoff event. Join the celebration of North Texas' vibrant creative community.
Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react
The International Court of Justice reiterated in 2025 that the 1.5°C limit is the countries' primary agreed target under the Paris Agreement. With record-high global temperatures in recent years, the ...
Nicki Minaj says Trump bullying pushed her into politics as MAGA supporter
Since aligning herself with the Trump administration, Minaj has garnered blow back from prominent voices in the entertainment industry.
What Causes Thinning Hair In Young Women? Beauty Gurus Share Science & Solutions
Miami, Florida / Syndication Cloud / January 23, 2026 / Trybello LLC Key Takeaways Female pattern hair loss affects about 12% of women by age 29, making it the most common cause of thinning in young women. Hormonal changes linked to PCOS, thyroid disorders, and birth control shifts can trigger sudden shedding episodes. Stress-related conditions, […]
Jeff Landry’s chief of staff is moving on. See what role he’ll now play for the governor
Kyle Ruckert will stay in Landry’s orbit and help his agenda.
Sources: 5 teams to leave Main Street, join MLB
At least five teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local-media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
Chiefs Drive Momentum for Girls Flag Football During Week of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wichita Sports Commission Panel, Super Bowl Week Participation, and Upcoming Kansas Sanctioning Vote Highlight Pivotal Support for the Sport
Cheifs Drive Momentum for Girls Flag Football During Week of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wichita Sports Commission Panel, Super Bowl Week Participation, and Upcoming Kansas Sanctioning Vote Highlight Pivotal Support for the Sport
12 Useful Mini Tools That Every Homeowner Should Have Around The Home
Some solid mini tools for homeowners include the Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set, the Leatherman Bond multitool, and the Kobalt Portable Mini Toolbox.
Opinion | How a Conservative Texas District Rejected the Politics of Division
Many Americans are growing both exhausted and frightened by Trump’s scorched-earth, hyperpartisan, fire-ready-aim approach to the presidency.
RFK Jr. announces new mental health and addiction initiative
Action for Progress seeks to innovate more efficient and affordable mental health care and addiction treatment
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction.
Rosters announced for 2026 McDonald's All-American Game
Christian Collins, Jason Crowe Jr., Maximo Adams, Branadon McCoy made the boys' team for the McDonald's All-American Game scheduled for March 31 in Glendale, Ariz.
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
Google’s new ‘Desktop Camera’ app gives us a new peek at Android on the desktop
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we...
Braves share update on plans for club's future broadcasts
The Atlanta Braves are aware of the reports regarding Main Street Sports Group. While disappointed with this development, we have been actively preparing for this outcome and are well on our way towards launching a new era in Braves broadcasting. Throughout Braves Country and beyond, we have one of the
Russian hackers exploit recently patched Microsoft Office bug in attacks
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) says that Russian hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched vulnerability in multiple versions of Microsoft Office.
The C-Suite Rewrites the Org Chart: How Health Systems Are Elevating Technology Leadership
Artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics are moving beyond pilot projects into core clinical and operational workflows, demanding clearer ownership and tighter alignment with organizational strategy.
Berna Sozen Wins Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
Berna Sozen, PhD, was awarded the prize in recognition of her research, which has enhanced understanding of embryonic development.
Broncos promote Davis Webb to offensive coordinator and Logan Kilgore to QB coach
Broncos promote Davis Webb to offensive coordinator
According to multiple reports, including NFL Network’s insider Tom Pelissero, the Denver Broncos are promoting Davis Webb to offensive coordinator. They’re also reporting that the Broncos are promoting Logan Kilgore to Webb’s previous role as quarterbacks coach. We will have more on this developing story soon…
Health leaders launch ‘Minnesota Revalidate’ to combat Medicaid fraud
State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud involving thousands of providers that’s impacting patient care.
4 Cheap Computer Monitors That Punch Above Their Price Bracket
Samsung, MSI, and a couple other brands sell computer monitors on Amazon for a great price and they have great refresh rates and good color.
Rep. James Talarico mixes faith, family story and Senate pitch in national TV appearance
The Democratic lawmaker defended his record and argued he can flip Texas Senate seat by building a broad coalition.
Expedition 74 Kicks Off Week with Dragon Preps and Science Gear Work
The Expedition 74 crew kicked off the week with SpaceX Dragon spacecraft preparations and science hardware maintenance ensuring research continues providing pristine results aboard the International Space Station.
Proposed hospital bill could send local tax dollars out of county
An effort to increase collaboration and improve health care has some unintended consequences, including more power with less oversight.
Western North Carolina plants new STEM educator research community
Society for Science is expanding access to STEM education in Western North Carolina through a new initiative. Sponsored by Appalachian…
Jersey Shore mayor announces reelection bid despite business collapse and millions in debt
The mayor is running for a fifth term while addressing his Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and the closure of his family's Wonderland Pier.
How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Accel Entertainment announces management changes
Distributed-gaming operator Accel Entertainment announced Monday that founder and CEO Andy Rubenstein has been named chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, while Accel’s President of U.S. Gaming Mark Phelan has been appointed chief operating officer. Phelan will succeed Rubenstein as both
Meet some of the winners of this year’s South Portland business awards
Winners include local restaurants, a farm and a coffee shop.
Sunspot launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest outburst in years
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
February brings live music, wine festivals and casino shows
Discover February concerts, wine events and casino shows across Northern California, from Thunder Valley to Lodi and Livermore.
Another Whataburger: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Business licenses issued Jan. 26-30, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
Scott Drake named CEO of Chuck E. Cheese owner CEC Entertainment
David McKillips, who had led the company for six years, is stepping down. Drake had been the company’s chief financial officer.
International companies cut off business in the U.S. because of ICE
French multinational Capgemini moved to distance itself “immediately” from ICE after criticism from French officials; a Canadian company has also canceled a sale to the agency.
Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android
Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.
Vendor Notebook: Tackling deployment gaps with agentic AI
Epic, Oracle and Humana have all announced new integrated capabilities. Meanwhile, Corti says through its new infrastructure on NVIDIA that healthcare organizations can create artificial intelligence agents and scale without clinical risk.
Walmart has a ton of 65-inch TVs on sale ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: Samsung, TCL, Hisense, more
The Super Bowl is on Sunday, February 8.
Puppy Bowl to take center stage at Liberty Science Center on Super Bowl weekend event
The canine participants will come from The Seeing Eye of Morristown.
Make 2026 the year veterans have more control of their health care
The Veterans’ ACCESS Act would build off the success of the VA MISSION Act, add transparency, put more control in veterans’ hands, and provide accountability for VA staff to ensure vete…