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Saturday Pre-orders: Era of Ruin special edition guaranteed stock
This week’s new releases are live.
College basketball picks: Kentucky vs. Indiana tops loaded Saturday schedule
Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games on the college hardwood
Washington State to hire Missouri OC Kirby Moore as next coach
Moore has been one of the SEC's top offensive assistants in recent seasons
NASA’s TRACERS Spacecraft Begin Preliminary Science Data Collection
NASA’s TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission has started collecting preliminary science data,
Female athletes protesting transgender competition in sports drop lawsuit against OSAA
Two female athletes dropped a lawsuit they had filed alleging that the OSAA discriminated against them for protesting transgender competition in women's sports.
NASA Satellite Images Could Soon Lead to Safer Bridges Worldwide
Researchers are turning to satellite data to monitor the world’s longest bridges. Due to high costs and logistical challenges, fewer than 1 in 5 bridges
What ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in court at arraignment
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was ordered to continue mental health treatment as a condition of his bond on Dec. 12.
Mohamed Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match on Saturday
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.
Google Translate now lets you hear real-time translations in your headphones
The real-time headphone translations experience keeps each speaker’s tone, emphasis, and cadence intact, so it’s easier to follow the conversation and tell who’s saying what.
Stephen Colbert questions Paramount's Warner Bros. bid
Stephen Colbert, whose show was canceled by Paramount, wondered about the company's finances amid a $108 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
Gift-worthy USA TODAY Sports books capture legendary eras for fans
Celebrate the biggest wins in sports history with USA TODAY books—Dodgers’ dynasty, Lambeau legends, the Big Red Machine and more.
Gift-worthy USA TODAY Sports books capture legendary eras for fans
Celebrate the biggest wins in sports history with USA TODAY books—Dodgers’ dynasty, Lambeau legends, the Big Red Machine and more.
'There's a fear': How Bills fans are reacting to Patriots' resurgence with Maye
Has the AFC East's balance of power already shifted back to the Patriots? NFL insider Tyler Dunne explains how Bills fans are feeling about New England's rise.
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Hollywood has seen this movie before.
Prep talk: Santa Margarita's Isaia Vandermade has become sack machine in playoffs
Isaia Vandermade and Santa Margarita will face De La Salle on Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship football game.
Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center celebrates 50 years of curiosity
The building now hosts exhibits ranging from space satellites to great white sharks.
What makes the Eagles optimistic about offense after a 3rd straight loss?
The crazy thing about the Eagles’ offensive performance Monday night is that they actually did some good things.
What's on the agenda for Toure today?
Yes, that's right - Manchester City assistant Kolo Toure will be facing the cameras this lunchtime to preview Sunday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. Boss Pep Guardiola has a "personal matter" to deal with so is not around today but is expected to return to work on Saturday and will be in the dugout at Selhurst Park. Toure is likely to field questions about City's magnificent win at Real Madrid during the week and the title race as it reaches an important juncture.
Which blockbuster movies defined 2025's year in film?
A year of daring originals and audience-favorite franchises top the list of 2025's most memorable films of the year.
Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder
With science increasingly coming under attack, using humor as a way to get people interested in scientific research is more important than ever, the founder of the satirical Ig Nobel prizes said.
Theater Review: "Stereophonic" Tour Offers Sharp Music, Uneven Storytelling
Kevin Taft reviews the theatrical production of the Tony-nominated Stereophonic, which he nevertheless feels never comes together in a dramatically satisfying way.
Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center celebrates 50 years of curiosity
The building now hosts exhibits ranging from space satellites to great white sharks.
Trump targets Indiana GOP Senate leader after defeat of redistricting plan
President Trump said he hopes the top Republican in the Indiana state Senate loses his next primary after Indiana rejected a redistricting plan.
YouTube TV to offer new plans, including Sports package with ESPN
YouTube TV will expand its subscription options in 2026 with more than '10 genre-specific packages' including a Sports Plan with ESPN.
FBI official says antifa is top domestic concern. He couldn’t say why.
Michael Glasheen, operations director of the National Security Branch at the FBI, called antifa the agency’s 'primary concern right now.'
2 snow plows stolen from Troy business parking lot
Police are investigating after two snow plows were stolen from a Troy business on Saturday, Nov. 29
It abandoned DEI but it's still accused of being 'woke.' Here's why.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is accused of protecting “woke political goals" because of its support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Stand up and take a stand, ACC. Call Notre Dame's bluff after CFP brouhaha
After brouhaha with the College Football Playoff selection of Miami, the ACC must play hardball with Notre Dame and regain respectability.
Health care costs are set to rise for millions as Senate rejects bill
The Senate shot also shot down advancing a bill that would've deposited $1,000 to $1,500 into health savings accounts, or HSAs, for eligible consumers
Indiana, Ohio State headlines USA TODAY Sports college football All-America team
There were standout players from across the country this college football season that comprised the USA TODAY Sports All-America team.
Entertainment: Holiday Drone Show Saturday Night
Plus: Plenty of indoor events to celebrate the holidays.
Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 12/11/25
Who: Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3, 33 points, 4th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-7, 35 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The long homestand rolls on with matinee games at PPG Paints this weekend against San Jose (3pm on Saturday) and Utah […]
NFL Week 15 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game
Microsoft Copilot AI is coming off another respectable week predicting the results of NFL games. Here are its NFL Week 15 picks.
Small businesses worry of 'insane' costs once this key tax credit expires
Half of ACA tax credit users are small business owners, employees. The credits are about to expire.
Monster Hunter Wilds finally gets PC optimisation roadmap to coincide with Title Update 4, but players still aren't really happy
"They’re even drip feeding optimization lmao," says one player.
Poll paints dire picture on affordability as Trump touts economy
As President Trump mocks the term "affordability," a new poll found Americans are making major sacrifices to keep up with the cost of living.
Turning Passion Into Purpose Through Science and Resilience
A first-generation college student and parent, Tearica Moore is graduating Saturday with a bachelor's degree in biology.
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
NFL Week 17 schedule: Texans-Chargers, Ravens-Packers chosen for Saturday doubleheader
Week 17 will feature a pair of compelling Saturday games
Michigan replaced one cheater with another, shredding its once impeccable reputation
Sherrone Moore has proven, beyond the shadow of a doubt, he can't cheat without getting caught. At anything.
Costco stayed out of politics. Then it sued Donald Trump.
Costco's lawsuit against the president's signature economic policy has sowed discord among its unusually loyal membership. Will shoppers defect?
Gift top-selling books for the holidays from USA TODAY
From iconic moments in sports history to the unforgettable careers, these photo books are as much memorabilia as they are conversation starters.
GLOBE Expands with Landsat Land Cover Comparisons
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program has launched a new feature that connects citizen scientists directly to Landsat observations.
Live: UFC Vegas 112 media day video
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is holding a special pre-fight media day this afternoon (Weds., Dec. 10, 2025) for the upcoming UFC Vegas 112: “Royval vs. Kape” mixed martial arts (MMA) event on ESPN2 and ESPN+, scheduled for this Sat. night (Dec. 13) inside the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The LIVE video stream […]
Some Americans might get $1,500 to cover health bills. Who qualifies?
Senate Republicans want to give Americans up to $1,500 to cover health expenses rather than extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies
CBA Shares Stories, Insights, and More From Member Banks Supporting Small Businesses
Last month, the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) celebrated Small Business Saturday with a countdown sharing the important work our member banks do to support Main Streets across America. This blog provides a look back on small business stories, insights, and more from our members. From jewelers and manufacturers to home…
Danforth Plant Science Center to Lead Multi-Disciplinary Research to Enhance Stress Resilience in Bioenergy Sorghum
ST. LOUIS, MO., December 10, 2025 – Andrea Eveland, Ph.D., Principal Investigator and member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, will lead a multi-institutional project to deepen the understanding of sorghum, a versatile bioenergy crop, and its response to environmental challenges. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program supports the three-year $2.
Who is Eileen Higgins? What to know about Miami's mayor-elect
Eileen Higgins coasted to victory in Miami's mayoral election, defeating Trump's preferred candidate. Here's what to know about her.
2026 NFL mock draft roundup: Expert predictions for Round 1
Who will each NFL team target in the 2026 draft? Here's how four experts project the first round to go, and where Fernando Mendoza could land.
Iowa, Ohio latest states to flip negative on Trump approval ratings
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to negative in two states: Iowa and Ohio. See his popularity in other states where he backs elections.
Mini brains, big questions: science is racing ahead of ethics
Brain organoids are revolutionising research, but their growing complexity raises unsettling ethical questions.
5 of Indy's top women sports execs open up: 'You have to be better'
This story is part of IndyStar's project "Only woman in the room:" How Indy became top city in nation for women sports execs
A 5-month-old's shocking death and the dangers of extreme diets, medical misinformation
The alkaline diet in particular has become a dangerous, yet widespread, piece of misinformation.
Is history repeating itself or will Emery 'seize the moment'?
"Arsenal's normally regimented defence had gone missing; Villa's title prospects were soaring," he wrote. Reading back that old report on the train to Villa Park on Saturday refreshed the memory of Gregory's gamble: early in the second half, trailing to two Dennis Bergkamp goals, he replaced Gareth Barry with Stan Collymore and sent Villa charging forward.
Matthew Stafford re-captures lead in NFL QB power rankings for Week 15
NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 15 include some big changes, including another change at No. 1 with four weeks to play.
Team USA's flag football talent search for 2028 Olympics is on. Here's how
NFL players and current U.S. flag national team members aren't guaranteed to make the Olympic rosters. USA Football is casting a wide net.
Notre Dame to join a conference after CFP rejection? That's a joke
When the airing of grievances finally concludes, Notre Dame will do what it always does. The Irish will stay independent.
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 10
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 10, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
Adobe Makes Creativity Accessible for Everyone with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat in ChatGPT
Adobe brings Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat to ChatGPT, making creativity accessible to 800 million ChatGPT users through a conversational interface
'Civil war': Utah, PA governors call out political violence in bipartisan panel
Republican Governor of Utah Spencer Cox and Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania called on Americans to stop using violence against political opponents.
Senate Democrats call Kelly investigation 'brazen abuse of power'
The letter says an investigation into Mark Kelly following a Nov. 18 video telling military members to refuse illegal orders is 'patently political.'
Big 12 commissioner says Notre Dame AD's behavior toward ACC is 'egregious'
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark slammed Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, saying his comments criticizing the ACC are 'egregious'
Govs. Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro to discuss political violence in a bipartisan conversation
The Republican and Democratic governors will sit down Tuesday night with "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie to talk about political extremism and the current state of politics.
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Dec. 11 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club Dec. 13 - Optimist Free Movie for kids at The Cosmo Theatre at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 - Merry Merrill Market (downtown Merrill) 5-9 p.m. Dec. …
I Tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at a Dubai Store and Its Design Made Me a Fan
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold impressed me with its smart design choices despite being a less versatile folding phone than the Huawei Mate XT.
Lawmakers ramp up pressure to see unedited footage of boat strikes
The 'Gang of Eight' met with top brass on Dec. 9 to discuss much-scrutinized September boat strikes.
Miami election updates: Trump, GOP face major test in mayoral runoff
Democrat Eileen Higgins holds a slight lead over Republican Emilio González to become Miami's next mayor.
FIFA accused of breaking ethics rules after giving Peace Prize to Trump
FIFA's ethics committee has been asked to investigate Gianni Infantino, claiming he broke the governing body's rules on political neutrality.
EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs
The US "course correction" for Europe alarms experts. EU politicians stand by the transatlantic partnership despite many accusations, but emphasize the bloc's sovereignty. Reactions from Brussels.
GOP floats Obamacare alternatives as insurance costs are about to soar
GOP senators want to fund health savings accounts instead of extending COVID-19-era subsidies that made Obamacare less expensive for millions.
Supreme Court may scrap campaign finance limit challenged by Trump, GOP
The Republican Party wants the Supreme Court to overturn a 2001 decision aimed at preventing donors from bypassing limits on what they can give candidates.
Serena Williams on how she pursues longevity – and how you can too
Serena Williams has been a health extremist all her life. She's now partnered with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar levels.
Trump's approval sees slight bump in poll amid focus on affordability
In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the president had a small overall approval rating bump, while Republicans' views on one key issue jumped.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
NBC's Maria Taylor to be honored at 2026 Sports Power Brunch awards
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, NBC's Maria Taylor dished on the Sports Power Brunch and how women now hold the power in sports.
Trust in science is low among minorities for a reason, research finds
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a nationwide conversation in the U.S. about how much people trust scientists and trained medical professionals. But for some communities, distrust has been the norm.
RFK Jr. succeeds in changing hepatitis B recommendation
A vaccine panel led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to end the recommendation for hepatitis B shots for all newborns.
Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story
Long ago, people identified fossils in their environment and explained them within their own cultural framework. This was early citizen science.
The Most Influential Man in Europe Thinks Europe is Full of Losers
The most important European policymaker for the first time in a decade is not a European and, increasingly, doesn’t even much like the place anymore.
GLP-1s may weaken the pelvic floor, impacting women's health –– and their sex lives
GLP-1 side effects like constipation and muscle mass loss can lead to uncomfortable pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leakage and painful sex.
Fantasy football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: 16 players to start or sit in Week 15
The fantasy football playoffs are here and fantasy managers will be looking for streamers to trust. Here's a look at who to start and sit in Week 15.
Full transcript: POLITICO's interview with President Donald Trump
The president sat for an in-depth interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns.
NBA power rankings: Boston Celtics make big jump amid winning streak
The Boston Celtics, still without Jayson Tatum, are lurking in the Eastern Conference and have won five in a row and 10 of their last 12 games.
Trump, GOP face test in Miami mayor runoff: Meet the candidates
The fight to fill Miami’s mayoral office comes to a head on Tuesday evening during a special runoff election that has high stakes for national politics
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 9
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 9, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
NFL power rankings Week 15: How far do Eagles tumble after latest loss?
Philadelphia has lost three in a row. The skid hasn't cost the Eagles first place in the NFC East, but they dropped in our power poll.
Iowa basketball climbs in newest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
After an impressive bounce-back win over Maryland, Iowa basketball rose in the newest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings.
Striking Legacy Health Workers Make (Slight) Headway
After saying it would only meet again with the union when the strike ended, Legacy agreed to mediation. But the conversation left the union underwhelmed.
Marjorie Taylor Greene highlights Trump’s cavalier attitude toward political threats
One of the most striking comments from the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot came from Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska. Citing private conversations with senior White House officials, the then-senator said President Donald Trump was confused as the riot was touching off.
Walmart’s $230 2-In-1 Laptop Tablet Is Now Just $99 — 57% Off for the Holidays
Walmart’s $230 2-in-1 laptop tablet is now just $99 — 57% off for the holidays. Portable, versatile, and perfect for work or school.
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
Actress Kristen Stewart says entertainment industry is 'capitalist hell'
Actress Kristen Stewart called the entertainment industry a "capitalist hell" that creates barriers for people during an interview with The New York Times on Saturday (12/6/25)
Liberty Science Center is letting kids meet Santa in their pajamas during the 2025 holiday season
The Santa’s Pajama Party runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays now until Dec. 24.
Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 15 game Monday
NFL Week 15 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Monday Night Football game between Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL, CFB Weekend Betting Recap: 'We Survived a Bad Day'
Houston upsetting Kansas City helped the books survive on Sunday, while Indiana bolstered the house on Saturday. Patrick Everson breaks it all down.
Where Wisconsin falls in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll after 2-0 week
The Wisconsin Badgers still sit outside the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll despite a strong week of results.
Mike Vrabel’s big-picture injury update as the Patriots come out of the bye week
Mike Vrabel shared an update on the New England Patriots’ current injury situation ahead of the team’s first practice of the week on Monday.
Supreme Court seems likely to give Trump more power over agencies
President Trump wants the Supreme Court to overturn a 90-year-old precedent limiting his ability to remove leaders of independent agencies.
Small Business Amicus Brief Questions Tax Foreclosure Procedures
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Michael Pung v. Isabella County at the U.S. Supreme Court concerning tax debt, just compensation, and property rights.