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What's the Point of Philosophy?
Does science really have nothing to say about the nature of consciousness?
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.
Trump meets with Machado, considers next moves in Iran this week in politics
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize when they met on Thursday.
Bills at Broncos: Final injury reports for both teams
Here are the final injury reports for the Bills and Broncos ahead of the AFC divisional round.
Trump’s health care plan excludes those with preexisting conditions
Trump is rolling out what he’s calling the “Great Healthcare Plan,” in efforts to make health care more affordable — but not everyone is included.
NFL.com previews Broncos-Bills (and experts make game picks)
Most pundits have picked the Bills to beat the Broncos in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
What does Israel want in Somaliland?
From proximity to Yemen's Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.
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?
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative
LibreOffice is saving me money on an offline word processor, and it doesn't have Microsoft Copilot either.
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
NFL divisional playoff picks: Broncos defeat Bills; Seahawks advance
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.
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.
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
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.
Goldman's earnings show it's held onto its dominance after ups, downs
Strong earnings, rising shares, and a bet on AI are converging at a pivotal moment for Goldman Sachs after riding out ups and downs.
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.
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.
I'm not sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons' busted megaphone and other Switch 2 bits are worth £4.19, but 3.0's a welcome nudge back into Nintendo's lovely world
I cannot begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to hoisting megaphone and bellowing insults at Chops from hal…
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.
A $5M university expansion, new tropical disease vaccine and more Louisiana health notes
Here's the latest Louisiana health news.
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.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
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...
U.S. Court Order Against Anna's Archive Spells More Trouble for the Site * TorrentFreak
Anna’s Archive is having a rough month. Following mysterious .org and .se domain suspensions, it is now facing a permanent injunction.
Disney stock lags as Bob Iger faces challenges in streaming, parks
Disney's stock is lagging despite CEO Bob Iger's comeback tour. Analysts broke down the reasons and the potential impact his successor could have.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set leaks, and Ganon looks fierce
The recently teased Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set has leaked.
Commanders owner understands his place in Washington
The Commanders' new stadium will honor the city's history.
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
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
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. ...
'There cannot be any consideration' Carrick stays on
Manchester United should not extend caretaker manager Michael Carrick beyond this season, says former United team-mate Gary Neville. "I hope he does really well," Neville told The Overlap. "There cannot be any consideration that Michael takes the job beyond this season, for Michael and for the club.
Afghanistan v West Indies (in UAE) 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's "home" Twenty20 international series against West Indies in Sharjah.
Google is finally copying this Apple Watch feature for its Pixel Watch
An upcoming Android feature may alert you if your Pixel Watch gets left behind, though its real utility will be to alert you if it's stolen.
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.
With Kyle Tucker signing, Dodgers once again flex their financial might in pursuit of a World Series title
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?
NFL analyst applauds Titans 'wide net' approach to coaching search
One NFL analyst believes more teams should follow the Tennessee Titans lead in their process for handling their coaching search.
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.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Jan. 15, 2026
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.
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.
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
Being a Patriots fan can be good for your mental health, expert says
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
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.
Thunder 111, Rockets 91: Defending champs silence Houston’s offense
In a suffocating defensive performance, the Thunder (35-7) held Houston (23-15) to just eight points in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter.
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.
Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises
AppleInsider.com
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.
Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison
A new video comparison has come in for the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its Switch original. Probably the biggest here is load time improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, loading is reduced by about half. Elsewhere, things are mostly the same. Nintendo hasn’t touched up the graphics in any way, and unfortunately, it’s still...
Kyle Tucker signing with Dodgers: Top free agent headed to World Series champions
CBS Sports ranked Tucker the best free agent available this offseason
NFL divisional round preview: 1 key for each matchup, including Drake Maye deep shots and Bears' biggest (literally) advantage
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.
Push to chip food stamp debit cards to reduce fraud eyed in N.Y. budget
It was embedded in the governor's State of the State agenda.
Push to chip food stamp debit cards to reduce fraud eyed in N.Y. budget
It was embedded in the governor's State of the State agenda.
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.
Mark Kastelic with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Seattle Kraken
New York lawmakers react to Hochul's State of the State
Hochul drew attacks from her gubernatorial challengers.
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
Gov. Stein to discuss rural health improvements at virtual town hall
Governor Josh Stein, along with other state officials, will host a virtual town hall on Friday, Jan. 16, to discuss North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation
Sutter Health breaks ground on advanced cancer center and care complex in Modesto
China’s slowing growth, bilateral tensions top US business concerns
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in China finds that expectations for Sino-US ties have ‘improved significantly’.
Defiant Donna Deegan says staffer's ICE warning broke social media policy, but was legal
The Jacksonville mayor was upset that the incident became 'grist for the political mill.'
Chandler Stephenson with a Powerplay Goal vs. Boston Bruins
Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots: Injury Report
The Houston Texans handled business last weekend, dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round and setting up a road matchup against the New England Patriots this Sunday afternoon. C.J. Stroud came out sharp early, but the game started to slip a bit as turnovers crept in — an interception and multiple fumbles that […]
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team
In a lawsuit, the ex-wife of Ms. Sinema’s onetime staff member accused her of showering him with gifts and breaking up their marriage.
Cincinnati museum celebrates the history of small businesses through their signs
Federal mental health funding restored for programs in San Antonio, across US after abrupt reversal
Federal funding for mental health and addiction services will continue after a sudden reversal by the Trump administration — ending a brief but alarming period of uncertainty for nonprofits across the country, including in San Antonio.
Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of 'MST3K'
Radial Entertainment, the entertainment company formed from the merger of Shout! Studios and FilmRise, has obtained full ownership over the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” brand from creator Joel Hodgson’s Alternaversal. “MST3K” had been jointly owned by Alternaversal and Shout! Studios since late 2015. Radial’s purchase includes all brand assets and intellectual property and follows nearly … Continue reading "Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of ‘MST3K’"
Federal funding package includes $17 million for projects on Long Island
The funding reflects the work of Long Island's four House members and New York's two senators, mostly in joint efforts.
Iowa man accused of impersonating health inspector at restaurant
A northwest Iowa man is facing charges for allegedly posing as a health inspector and threatening to close a restaurant in Cherokee.
Pittsburgh working to get businesses into empty storefronts before NFL Draft
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
QB John Mateer returns to Oklahoma next season
Oklahoma Quarterback John Mateer will return to play for the Sooners next season.