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Here's who's running for Congress in Greater Cincinnati
Here's who plans to run for Congress in Greater Cincinnati.
If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave
Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? 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.
Patriots vs. Ravens: Drake Maye rallies New England from 11-point deficit in fourth quarter to clinch playoff berth
Maye had 380 yards and two touchdowns. Whether or not Maye wins the MVP award this season, it was certainly his MVP moment.
NFL playoff picture: Patriots, Bears, 49ers clinch postseason spots, Panthers take charge of NFC South
San Francisco businesses, families throw out food due to PG&E power outage
Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty
While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing "political games" after disaster request denials
Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, said Trump responds to each request for federal disaster assistance “with great care and consideration, ensuring American tax dollars are used appropriately and efficiently"
Winter Science Series brings hands-on learning to Flossmoor Library
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. The program was created and organized by Youth Services Librarian Krystal Webb who designed the workshop to[Read More...]
Trump says he is naming Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy to Greenland
It wasn’t immediately clear what Landry’s responsibilities with the role would be.
One Protein Is a Better Predictor of Heart Disease Than Cholesterol
It's always more complicated.
Michael Bolton in 'very good health' as daughters share positive update on brain cancer battle
Michael Bolton's daughters share positive health update as singer battles glioblastoma brain cancer with family support and strong recovery progress.
Politics Now: Year in review
Politics Now host John Langeler and a panel of former Democratic Clark County Commissioner Chris Guinchigliani & former Republican Assemblyman Tom Roberts look at the biggest political stories …
Canopy Northwest Arkansas expo in Fayetteville puts focus on immigrants pursuing business dreams
FAYETTEVILLE -- Businesses ranging from makers of homemade jams and jellies to major home renovators lined the walls at Canopy Northwest Arkansas' immigrant-owned business expo.
Choosing a hospital? See which California health facilities have violated the law
If you're struggling to navigate California's health care system, this tool can help. Search for any hospital, nursing home, clinic or other facility to see recent inspection reports, violations and potential references to patient harm.
Cincinnati police investigating after Westwood businesses report string of break-ins
A small business owner in Westwood says that four different local businesses have been broken into over the past week.
Utahns mark winter solstice with reflection, ritual and science
Some mark the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year, but for others — especially those who love a little magic — those longer days mean a chance to reflect.
The Packers’ playoff seeding paths are becoming very clear
There’s a 75 percent chance that the Green Bay Packers will be the 7th seed in the NFC in the playoffs.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: UConn at DePaul
The No. 5 Huskies visit the Blue Demons as UConn looks to maintain its Big East dominance.
2 Steelers injured in win over Lions
Two Steelers were injured in Pittsburgh’s dramatic, down-to-the-wire 29-24 win in Detroit on Sunday. Speaking to the media in his postgame press conference, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said cornerback Brandin Echols suffered a groin injury and wide receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a hamstring injury. Neither were able to return to the game after […]
Maggie Hassan says deal is still possible to avoid health insurance rate hikes
Senator Maggie Hassan discusses how time is running out to make a deal on health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
While we eat crabs and lobsters at Christmas, science issues a warning that could change a tradition that dates back decades
Crab nerve signals fire off in pain tests, reigniting the debate on pain and putting laws banning “boiling them alive” in the spotlight.
Top science stories of 2025
In a year of funding chaos, ongoing climate change and pollution perils, we also saw the most powerful telescope yet, personalized gene therapy, and the next-best-thing to an HIV vaccine — not to mention a brand-new color
This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes
Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light and matter, researchers have built simulations that closely match real astronomical observations. These models reveal how matter forms chaotic, glowing disks and launches powerful outflows as it falls into black holes. It’s a major step toward decoding how these cosmic engines actually work.
Book examines life purpose, from ancient wisdom to emerging science
In a new book, “Purpose in Life as Ancient but Nascent,” psychology professor Anthony Burrow and colleagues explore purpose through the lens of psychology, philosophy and human development to help readers cultivate a sense of purpose.
Mental health conditions are associated with increased risk of subsequent self-harm, assault and unintentional injuries in two nations
Nature Mental Health - In this two-nation administrative register study (~5 million individuals), mental health conditions were linked to subsequent unintentional, self-harm and assault...
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
Why most health resolutions fail—and what science says actually works
As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few popular resolutions you’re better off skipping.
CORSAIR finally ships 0x12F BIOS update for Vengeance i8200 Z790 systems
Corsair finally releases new BIOS for Raptor Lake, half a year late CORSAIR has finally pushed a new BIOS for the Vengeance i8200, and it is the update
MSC joins Science Center for Marine Fisheries
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has joined the industry advisory board of the U.S. Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS)
Subaru Telescope reveals a hidden giant planet
Astronomers have uncovered a massive hidden planet and a rare “failed star” by combining ultra-precise space data with some of the sharpest ground-based images ever taken. Using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaiʻi, the OASIS survey tracked subtle stellar wobbles to pinpoint where unseen worlds were lurking—then captured them directly.
Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine
A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When scientists manipulated dopamine during movement, nothing changed—but restoring baseline dopamine levels made a big difference. The finding could reshape how Parkinson’s disease is treated.
This AI finds simple rules where humans see only chaos
A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact equations that still capture real behavior. The method works across physics, engineering, climate science, and biology. Researchers say it could help scientists understand systems where traditional equations are missing or too complicated to write down.
A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis
A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less swelling, healthier joints, and signs of tissue protection. Just as important, the extract showed a promising safety profile at tested doses. The discovery could pave the way for new plant-based anti-inflammatory treatments.
France's Political Crisis Rattles Trust in Institutions
French confidence in national institutions collapsed in 2025 amid a year of political upheaval.
Bengals take advantage of mistakes in blowout win at Miami
For at least one game, the Cincinnati Bengals looked like the team fans were expecting this season.
Broncos vs. Jags third quarter recap
Here is your third quarter recap from the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars game in Week 16.
Aggies win school's first NCAA volleyball title
Texas A&M won its first NCAA volleyball championship after sweeping Kentucky, one of three No. 1 seeds the Aggies beat in the tournament,.
Motorcycle group delivers holiday cheer to UVA Health Children’s
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The holidays can be especially challenging for children and families spending the season in the hospital, but one motorcycle group is working to ensure no
‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions
Gaza's Health Ministry says the most critical drug shortages are in emergency services.
'Scandalized' podcast argues political scandals are more than gossip
NPR's Miles Parks talks with political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler about their podcast "Scandalized" which unpacks political scandals from American history.
S.F. Power outage: restaurants and cafes open without electricity
Businesses opened their doors Sunday morning in San Francisco despite an ongoing power outage that left thousands of residents without electricity.
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
Business Ins and Outs: Sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' and Tsunami Express opening
Senate stares down fraught health care battle with ObamaCare subsidies set to expire
Senate negotiators are set for a high-wire act on health care in the coming weeks after leaving Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced subsidies, with lawmakers i…
4 Takeaways From the Chargers' Win Over the Cowboys
The Chargers put up their highest point total since October. Here's what that means for both teams.
Broncos vs. Jags first quarter recap
Here is your first quarter recap from the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars game in Week 16.
MIT Scientists Have Discovered a Way To Rejuvenate the Immune System
As the immune system weakens with age, researchers have found a way to temporarily boost its function by reprogramming liver cells to support T-cell development.
Columbus businesses pivot to keep customers home during ICE presence
Some local businesses are pivoting to encourage potentially vulnerable customers to stay home as ICE agents arrested dozens of individuals in Columbus.
Full-length Replay: Oklahoma State at Nebraska
From Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb.
Spotify Music Library Leaked Online by Pirate Activist Group
A pirate activist group has reportedly scraped and released all of Spotify’s music. The breach includes 86 million audio files.
WATCH: Nicki Minaj discusses faith and politics with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA summit
Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role models” for young men.
Turning Point exposed a brewing MAGA civil war. Can JD Vance unite it?
This weekend’s gathering of young Republicans and conservative influencers in the Arizona desert offered a glimpse into the divisions already fraying President Donald Trump’s coalition even before its lame-duck leader is out of the picture.
Concert venue, entertainment district planned for downtown Tampa
The district will be built in a lot across from the Benchmark International Arena.
Sudlersville man arrested for attempted arson of Ridgely business
The Office of the State Fire Marshal announced today they have arrested a 26-year-old Sudlersville man for attempted arson targeting a business in Ridgely.
‘Reason for the Season’ light show this weekend
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — This weekend, Dec. 20 and 21, the Encore Lights Christmas light show located at 806 Hickory Street, (Oak Park) in Vicksburg, will present a new show called “Reason for the Season”. Through the magic of computers, lights, sound, music, and props, you and your family will experience the events that surround […]
Week 16: Broncos vs. Jaguars
Join Mile High Report to discuss the action from this Week 16 game between the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Didn’t stand out at school? You may be destined for greatness
From Nobel laureates to Olympic champions, it is late developers, not child prodigies, who dominate at the highest levels of adult performance
Waymo shut down service during San Francisco's blackout because its driverless taxis got confused
A widespread power outage in San Francisco affected thousands of residents. It also left Waymo robotaxis stalled on city streets.
Monmouth wins 76-62 over Lehigh
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) Justin Ray's 17 points helped Monmouth defeat Lehigh 76-62 on Sunday.
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Female rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona.
Samsung’s True iPhone Fold Competitor Dubbed ‘Wide Fold’ Is Reportedly In Development, Will Feature A ‘Passport’ Type Form Factor, Launch Aimed For Fall 2026
A true iPhone Fold competitor from Samsung could be in the works, with the latest report stating that the device will have a wider aspect ratio
The Blogs: Connecting with Resilience: Supporting Israel’s Small Businesses
From the blog of David Williams at The Times of Israel
Students Compete In Science Poster Contest
NEWPORT CITY- Congratulations are in order for Jase Pion (Lowell), Jaxx Corsano (Newport City) and Alex Bathalon (Troy) for their winning posters at the annual North Country Science and Engineering
Caltech pulls off a trick that scientists thought was impossible
Engineers manage to intertwine several qubits at once, taking the biggest leap yet toward a functional quantum internet.
Hasselblad in 2025: Legendary Company Launches its Best Digital Camera Ever
Quality over quantity.
Close Up: Longtime school superintendents move toward retirement; latest on health insurance
On this week's Close Up, a major health insurance deadline just passed and Congress left town without a deal.
Collaboration drives Telluride Science
Collaboration sits at the heart of Telluride Science’s mission, uniting global thought leaders to solve societal and planetary challenges.
Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? There may be cheaper options, but with trade-offs
Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.
OpenAI Sees Better Margins on Business Sales, Report Says
OpenAI has squeezed better margins out of its enterprise business this year, as it races to maintain its pole position in artificial intelligence, according to a report in The Information.
Clemson has another opportunity to impress outside of the ACC
Clemson has another great opportunity out of conference to make a statement and pick up a big road win against Cincinnati.
Epic Games Store expands mystery free game lineup with an acclaimed hit
A new Epic Games store mystery free game is now live, and it's an acclaimed survival title with arcade-style gameplay. This freebie, Sorry We're Closed, will remain available to claim for a very limited time, expiring in 24 hours.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins Live Thread, Discussion & Game Information
Join us live to follow and discuss this afternoon’s game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals.
When 1 Is Greater Than 11
The manner of Duke’s 1 non-conference loss risks derailing a historically impressive 11-0 start.
‘SNL’: Michael Che Yet Again Has Colin Jost Insult Scarlett Johansson
And this time, Jost also (reluctantly) hit on Jenna Ortega.
These 14 Facebook Moms Take Toxicity, Ignorance, And Inappropriateness To The Next Level
I hadn't heard the term "cupcaked" until today, and I wish I still didn't know about it.
Health insurance costs to double for millions of Americans
Without the enhanced subsidies, many health industry experts believe two to three million Americans will lose their health insurance.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Capitol Annex project, enhanced ACA subsidies expiring
Lawmakers overseeing the construction of California's controversial Capitol Annex project are breaking their years-long silence and promising to be more transparent.
Health insurance costs to double for millions of Americans
Without the enhanced subsidies, many health industry experts believe two to three million Americans will lose their health insurance.
'Reshaped the direction of the city': The history behind San Francisco's MUNI
December 28 marks 113 years since the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) began operating.
Gard: Badgers bench has to meet the standard
Wisconsin’s bench has underwhelmed this year.
Cowboys vs Chargers: Writer predictions for intra-conference clash
Predictions for the Cowboys and Chargers game
Deep sampling recovers a species forgotten by science since 1906
Researchers rediscover tiny tropical land snails, reclassifying lost species and reshaping the tree of life in Central America.
5 Unexpected Uses For Your Old Power Banks
Old power banks can still be used as emergency backups to power phones, flashlights, and in some cases, even car batteries in need of a boost.
Steam’s December update finally brings a fully 64‑bit client to Windows, modernizing the platform after years of partial support
The Steam client finally makes the move to 64 bit on Windows, laying the groundwork for better performance, stability, and future updates across PC gaming’s largest platform.
Wrestling starts to heat up, other high school top performers
Top performances of the week for high school sports in the Battle Creek-area, including boys/girls basketball, wrestling and swimming.
N.J. Chamber: Let’s help small businesses make their goals for the World Cup
Tom Bracken: New Jersey has the talent and infrastructure to deliver an exceptional experience. Local and state government need to engage to support local economies.
Israeli scientist makes ‘Nature’ journal’s top ten list of shapers of science in 2025
‘Peptide detective’ Weizmann immunologist Prof. Yifat Merbl was recognized for a new hidden immune mechanism.
Science Central holiday events & Big Blue Blocks are coming
As kids get off the holiday season, Science Central gives them an reason to learn outside of the classroom.
10 best concerts of 2025, ranked
From Backstreet Boys to Oasis, we saw more than two dozen major shows in 2025. Here are the 10 most remarkable concerts of the year.
Laramie County health and food inspections (12/12/25–12/18/25)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Jake Paul Takes Delivery of a Wild, One-Off Widebody Ferrari Purosangue With a Starry Headliner
Before American influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul stepped into the ring with British heavyweight Anthony Joshua on Friday, he took delivery of a new Ferrari Purosangue. Dubai-based outfit Venuum customized the SUV, and it is arguably one of the flashiest Purosangue builds ...
Readers respond: Get past politics; connect with humans
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before
Science is entering a massive publishing boom, in large part due to artificial intelligence. New research published in the journal Science has revealed that scientists who use large language models (LLMs) ...