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Roane State health science campus opens Jan. 20
The first students will attend spring classes at the $75 million Knox Regional Health Science Education Center, and visitor tours are scheduled.
When Texas Republican John Cornyn became a senator, Bush was president. Will he survive Trump's GOP?
Four-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn is in the political fight of his career.
This week in HS Sports: Reclassification is near, what will it look like?
The AHSAA is still set to announce reclassification next week. What will that announcement include?
Stitching together two legacy businesses
When Wilmington landmark Rush Uniform announced in mid-December they were closing after more than 60 years in business, many in the community were surprised and saddened, but in to the
Colorado health leaders encourage parents to stick with full set of childhood vaccines
Colorado medical experts and UCHealth providers continue to recommend the full child vaccine schedule despite recent CDC guideline changes.
Will Google Become Our AI-Powered Central Planner?
Google may monopolize the market for AI consumer services. And now it is now rolling out a service to help businesses set prices, based on what it knows about us. The failure of antitrust was costly.
Dos Equis revives ‘Most Interesting Man’ ads as beer sales struggle
Dos Equis is reviving its famous “The Most Interesting Man” advertising campaign after a decade in an effort to turn around the beleaguered brand.
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino role because she wasn’t pretty enough
Jennifer Lawrence may have starred in box office smashes such as “The Hunger Games” and the “X-Men” franchise, but she has missed out on at least one major movie role — and this, she says, is down to her looks.
Florida Chamber poll shows support for legalizing pot crashing to 4-year low
While a bare majority favors decriminalization, support falls well shy of the needed 60% to amend Florida's Constitution by referendum.
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.
LMPD responds to shooting in Central Business District. What we know
According to MetroSafe, the shooting occurred near the intersection of South Brook and East Gray streets around 6:30 a.m. Jan. 16.
Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Launch Moves Closer With Panel Production
Development of Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Pro took another forward step this month when the next-generation production line responsible for manufacturing its displays commenced operation. Samsung Display is expected to make the panels for Apple's MacBook Pro, and has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line located at its Asan campus in South Korea.
The 33 Most Expensive and Must-Have Cards in Lorwyn Eclipsed
Our first set of 2026 is here, complete with the full collector's experience. Let's see what kind of value you might be opening in the early days of Lorwyn Eclipsed.
Tapping into new 'probabilistic computing' paradigm can make AI chips use much less power, scientists say
A new digital system allows operations on a chip to run in parallel, so an AI program can arrive at the best possible answer more quickly.
Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside his healthcare plan
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to stop protests happening in Minneapolis. And, the president unveils what he calls a new healthcare plan.
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...
When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired
A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, increasingly they are no longer allowed to request people’s credit history.
Trump admin strips key science data from America's national parks
The inventory and monitoring program steers decisions in the national park system.
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A lot of people are less tech-savvy, and AI allows us to meet those people in unique and meaningful ways.
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
Duncan Lutz Named Director Of Sports Performance - University of Georgia Athletics
ATHENS, Ga.------ Duncan Lutz has been named director of sports performance for the Georgia Bulldog baseball program, Ike Cousins head coach Wes Johnson anno...
Scientists found hidden synapse hotspots in the teen brain
Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is disrupted, it could play a role in conditions like schizophrenia.
Family champions business education in Coles College
Driven by the desire to give back, Doug Jones and his wife, Anna, recently established the $100,000 Anna and Doug Jones Master of Business Administration Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an MBA, especially those coming from non-business undergraduate backgrounds.
Controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors'
A controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors' as the actor appears to insinuate Colton Underwood is a good liar because he hid being gay.
NCAA adds flag football to Emerging Sports for Women program
Women's flag football has been added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, effective immediately, creating a pathway toward NCAA championship status as schools work toward the 40-sponsor threshold.
Trump’s Recent Outreach to Democrats Could Be a Big Deal
Plus, the president was warned an attack on Iran might not topple the regime, the race to be Fed chair and RFK Jr. shifts advice on cellphone radiation.
Mid-Michigan entertainment for the weekend of Jan. 16-18 and beyond
Check out what’s going on around the area.
St. Louis Science Center cancels MLK Day showcase, halts YES teen program
One month ago today, the Saint Louis Science Center convened a meeting of staff assigned to its Community Science program—and then informed all of them they were being let go, effective immediately. The staffers supervised the science center’s long-running Youth Exploring Science program, better known as YES, which supports local students from underserved communities with […]
Why Jenrick’s Reform Defection Fractures UK Political Right
The dramatic sacking of a senior Conservative and his defection hours later to Nigel Farage's Reform UK all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right, confirming the next general election as the most widely contested in decades. Some Tories had held out hopes they could forge a pact with the insurgent Reform party that has rapidly eclipsed them in voter affections. The fallout from leader Kemi Badenoch's shock decision to fire her rival Robert Jenrick on Thursday put that further from reach. Our UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joined Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
What the Anti-Trans Movement Doesn’t Understand About Women's Sports
Outside the Supreme Court, a movement claiming to protect women’s sports exposed its own ignorance of them.
What does Israel want in Somaliland?
From proximity to Yemen's Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
The legislative panel proposing to defund the economic development shop wants to shuffle some programs to other state agencies.
Public Statement to Clarify Recent Reports Regarding the ASUS GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and RTX™ 5060 Ti 16 GB
ASUS clarifies reports on GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB: Not discontinued! Supply fluctuations due to memory constraints. ASUS will continue support.
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent
Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.
College football's 10 best transfer classes so far: The rich get richer
While there will be more additions after Friday's deadline to enter, here are the best transfer classes, starting with Indiana, LSU and Texas Tech.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
NFL divisional predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every playoff game
Microsoft Copilot AI was near-perfect predicting the results of the NFL's wild-card weekend. Will it repeat its success in the divisional round?
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years
Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect.
Teasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis.
Josh Price Joins Sports Performance Staff - Boise State University Athletics
Price served as co-associate director of athletic performance at Oregon State.
Why is Sweetgreen's business wilting?
Sweetgreen, the Los Angeles-based salad and lunch bowl chain, reported a same-store sales decline of 9.5% in November.
US politics in 2026: Trump abroad, America turns 250 and the midterm elections
What to look out for in US politics in 2026.
Top two executives at City & Guilds placed on leave
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
Two Cheers for Abundance: Tech Policy and the Politics of Growth
While President Trump has largely failed to fulfill that promise, Abundance can help lay the groundwork for a moderate coalition to remove government barriers to future growth. There’s much that Klein and Thompson get wrong. But they are absolutely correct that we shouldn’t settle for a political class obsessed with fighting over the scraps of a decayed American empire.
2026 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for top picks ahead of divisional round
Just eight teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl 60. The remainder will be looking ahead to the offseason and the 2026 NFL Draft.
Will Bengals cut free-agent addition after just one season?
Will the Bengals see the cap savings possible and cut a recent signing?
JPM26: Chugai chases new science and name recognition from US biopharma industry
The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. | The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, they’re working hard to change that while also seeking out new science to bring into their storied drug discovery operation.
Johnson Named Assistant Sports Performance Coach
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Head Sports Performance Coach Terry O'Neill has announced the hiring of Jeromey Johnson as the next Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Washington University in St. Louis. He comes to WashU with more than 10 years of experience in sports performance and will begin his time on the Danforth Campus is Tuesday, January 20.
I tried Amazon's Zoox. It's unlike any robotaxi out there.
Zoox's robotaxis do not have a steering wheel and are bi-directional. Business Insider's Lloyd Lee described the experience as like a theme park ride.
A growing share of small businesses fail to pay employees on time
Small companies are struggling to manage through economic challenges like high inflation and federal policy changes.
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.
What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?
The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
This engineering firm turned wires and poles into a $500M business: "The grid is transforming."
"When the grid was built and regulations were written, it was to manage power delivery to schools, homes, business and factories. It wasn't shipping solar power across four states. We can be essential because we understand the engineering, labor and capital needs for projects like that."
‘Resetting’ the GOP health care vision
President Donald Trump released his health care affordability plan Thursday — a sweeping blueprint pressuring Congress to cement many of his executive actions into law.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Top Jeff Landry aide who shaped New Orleans policies is leaving to start a consulting firm
The staffer is likely to advise Gov. Jeff Landry in a political capacity on his duties as President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland.
Three takeaways from Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona
Barcelona made it through to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey after securing a hard-fought 2-0 win over Racing Santander away at Estadio El Sardinero.Having had a slow start to the game, the Cata...
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set leaks, and Ganon looks fierce
The recently teased Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set has leaked.
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government
The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power
Andy Thomson crosses $400K mark in Boca Mayor's race following Q4 haul
'This fundraising milestone reflects the deep community support behind our campaign.'
Jamie Carragher makes prediction ahead of Liverpool vs Burnley
Liverpool vs Burnley: Carragher’s Prediction Reflects Expectation More Than InsightLiverpool return to Premier League action this weekend with a familiar weight of assumption pressing down on them. ...
Afghanistan v West Indies (in UAE) 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's "home" Twenty20 international series against West Indies in Sharjah.
Working to Ensure Commercial Health Insurers Do Their Part to Support Patient Care
Every year tens of millions of Americans dig deep into their pocketbooks to pay for health insurance plans that will cover both preventive and necessary care for individuals and families.
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions 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 and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Bon Secours expands East End small-business grant program to Shockoe Bottom
The health system's Supporting East End Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) program, which provides grants to East End-based small businesses, was recently expanded to include the Shockoe Bottom area and also includes the Nine Mile Road and 25th Street corridor in Church Hill and the Fulton area.
Dubai’s DWTC, Informa Said to Eye Listing Joint Events Business
Dubai World Trade Centre and the UK’s Informa Group are exploring a listing of a joint events business that’s expected to combine some of the emirate’s most prominent exhibitions and conferences.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cricket, motor racing and futsal?
High school basketball: Tuesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.
Google’s Nano Banana is actually named after a person!
Google has finally revealed the full story behind the name of its image generator, Nano Banana, and it's as silly as you probably expected.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in Sports and Entertainment District
In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government Jan. 15.
Patrick Mahomes makes feelings about Matt Nagy perfectly clear
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs failed to make the postseason this year, and now they may be losing their offensive coordinator.
Analysis: Minneapolis is becoming a critical testing ground for Trump’s strongman project
Bleak omens point to something horrible building in Minneapolis.
Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the economist Heather Boushey about why a fight with Wall Street might be one the president regrets
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
The biggest myth about aging, according to science
"This will help people take meaningful steps to slow the rate of aging and increase what we call their health span or their kind of time of life expectancy free from disease."
Research in Yale Science Building paused due to ventilation failure
A Wednesday email announced that the building — except for Marsh Lecture Hall and concourse-level physics research labs — would be closed until further notice.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Thursday, January 15, 2026; Friday's schedule
THURSDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 6A Section 1 New Castle 77, North Hills 56 North Hills 7 12 15 22 — 56 New Castle 23 18 19 17...
ChatGPT's AI Health-Care Push Has a Fatal Flaw
OpenAI and Anthropic have both announced big plans to enter healthcare, with a consumer-focused tool called ChatGPT Health and a version of the chatbot Claude that can help clinicians figure out a diagnosis and write medical notes. Notably absent from this flurry of announcements is Google. Its Gemini chatbot is one of the most popular and capable, so why not jump into the lucrative health market too? Perhaps because Google knows from experience that such an effort can backfire spectacularly.
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Fifteen years after laying the groundwork for casting, Netflix has pulled the plug on the technology, but there’s still life left in second-screen playback control.
Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers: Predicting the lineup with Ohtani, Betts and Freeman
Tucker joins an impressive roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman
John Mellencamp says daughter, former 'RHOBH' star Teddi Mellencamp, is 'suffering' amid cancer battle
John Mellencamp says his daughter Teddi Mellencamp, a former 'Real Housewives' star, is 'suffering," following a 2022 brain cancer diagnosis.
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026
As national business leaders gathered in Washinton D.C Thursday for the 2026 State of American Business Address, the message says the future of American business must be growth oriented, market driven and future focused.
Illinois sports betting plummets after tax implementation
Between September 2024 and September 2025, there were five million fewer wagers placed in Illinois, which is a 15% decrease in sports betting statewide.
At rural health convention, Outside companies rush to claim a share of Alaska’s funding
Representatives from 20 health technology companies traveled to Alaska to discuss the state’s $272 million in rural health funding.
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Analyst Jeff Pu has provided a short spec sheet for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold due in September, which corroborates several previous rumors.
Dodgers agree to terms with 22 International amateur free agents
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had themselves a busy first day of the International signing period, as they inked 22 international free agents, including four of the Top 100 international prospects in Baseball America's rankings.
NBC aims to make Sunday nights 'Must See TV' for sports
On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.
Mel Brooks' son says director was 'intolerable' during early years of his career: 'Very volatile'
Mel Brooks' son is shedding light on a different side of the beloved funnyman, saying he 'became a very angry person' as he struggled to succeed in Hollywood, and could be 'intolerable' to live with.
Mark Kastelic with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Seattle Kraken
Kaiser nurses, health workers, deliver second strike notice
More than 31,000 nurses and health professionals at Kaiser Permanente plan to walk off the job — for a second time — at hospitals across California and Hawaii.
Lombardo touted women’s sports measure as ‘vote getter’ that could help his re-election
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo called his newly announced ballot initiative to block transgender women from female sports a part of his “game plan”to win his 2026 gubernatorial re-election bid, according to audio obtained by The Nevada Independent
Outlining objectives for Rochester’s business community
Rochester, N.Y. — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual legislative breakfast.It brings together local lawmakers for a spirited dis