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How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
5 Reasons To Buy Your Electronics From Costco (Instead Of Amazon)
Stop scrolling Amazon and start shopping Costco. From superior warranties to unbeatable return policies, here are 5 reasons to buy your tech at the warehouse.
Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease
Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.
Opinion | I’m a doctor. I shouldn’t receive better health care than patients.
Transparency in prices for medical treatment should be offered to everyone.
St. Raphael’s Church announces season of dining and entertainment
St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church has announced a full lineup of special events for the 2026 season, marking a joyful return to the church’s parish hall. With a mix of beloved traditions and exciting live entertainment, the season is designed to keep the community well fed and thoroughly entertained. “We are thrilled to be back in […]
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories
Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.
Cicadas, astronauts, measles and jazzy reptiles led 2025 science stories
Woo! Science looks back on a year of science reptiles, including the return of astronauts way too long in space, a ruckus of cicadas, and artistic lizard.
Surging left-wing party challenges politics-as-usual in Germany
The rise of the nationalist far right has alarmed many Germans, but “The Left” party is most popular with young voters, posing a challenge to the centrist establishment.
Clyde Butcher's 'Lifeworks in Photography' showing at Bishop Science
A retrospective curated by the famed photographer is on now. Butcher is scheduled to speak at the museum in early January. You can check their website for details on that.
Deep-pocketed national chains are reshaping Magazine Street's historic shopping corridor
Retail on Magazine Street is evolving. Here's how.
Analysis: Is Gaza a sleeper issue in the Maryland midterms?
The feud between a prominent local Jewish leader and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) over Gaza is a reminder of how volatile the issue has become in American politics and how it is almost certain to factor into the midterms, in Maryland and elsewhere.
'Foul smelling smoke' from a Lancaster county business continues to frustrate residents
Pennsylvania Sen. James Malone, who represents part of Lancaster County, visited the site and said A&M Composting is working with the Department of Environmental Protection.
‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York's new mayor.
Anxiety surrounds health care amid changes, increased cost in new year
According to a recent West Health-Gallup survey, 47% of U.S. residents said they’re worried they won’t be able to afford necessary health care this year.
Year in Review: Arts & Entertainment
From a veteran locals show turning 20, to a new Shepard Fairey mural, the launch of AIR, and the return of native daughter, Maria Semple, Aspen’s arts and culture scene continued to excite and delight...
First Half Open Thread: Sugar Be Sweet
It’s almost time to kick things off in New Orleans. A few pregame notes: Your game captains are: Gunner Stockton, Drew Bobo, Nate Frazier and Christen Miller. Colbie Young and Ethan Barbour are both warming up and moving around looking for all the world as if they are both full-go. That’s certainly not bad news. […]
Zion Williamson peaking in lineup as Pelicans host Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2026 schedule on Friday when they continue a three-game road trip against the slumping New Orleans Pelicans.
Ashville Business Taking Off, Considering Expansions
ASHVILLE – One of the newest businesses in Ashville has seen an incredible amount of success since the initial opening earlier this year. The family duo, inspired by the structure of a relative’s business, has begun expanding into online operations as a result of this success. The duo is hoping to see a continuous growth […]
PSU coaching change among top sports stories
There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]
Calls to San Antonio mental health hotline triple following Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide
Calls to a local NAMI mental health helpline have spiked over the last few days, following 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Jan. 2-8
Shelly Berg & Tierney Sutton ‘By Request Only,’ Jan. 2 Paul JAS Center presents Shelly Berg & Tierny Sutton on Friday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. as part of the winter JAS Café...
‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness
By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though he denies slowing down.
Upstate coffee shop closes location after 20 years, business confirms
The closure was confirmed on Instagram.
Miller, Obermeyer Jr. develop two films in Aspen honoring sports pioneers
Filming recently in Aspen, creators Kurt Miller and Klaus Obermeyer Jr. are in development with two documentaries that trace the DNA of modern winter sports back to two of its boldest pioneers. “Both of these...
Vehicle drives into taekwondo businesses
Authorities responded to Kang’s Taw Kwon Do Academy in South Charleston early Thursday morning after reports of a vehicle driving into the building.
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk : The NPR Politics Podcast
Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year we’ve had, and look forward to the year in politics ahead.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben and Franco Ordoñez, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and political reporter Elena Moore.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Cannabis, data centers and Trump vs. Massie: 3 storylines from 2025 in Kentucky politics
Communities grappled with data center projects, the cannabis industry faced delays and setbacks, and the president battled with a Kentucky congressman throughout 2025.
Trump defends his energy, offers details on health screening
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details
Japan business chiefs hope for stronger yen as import costs rise
Keidanren leader, others anticipate wage hikes, moderate economic growth in 2026
Business offering $500 reward after burglary
The burglary occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. at Parkway Market off KY 638 east of London.
Top Science Stories Of 2025
Written by: Nicola Jones for Knowable Magazine 2025 was a year of turmoil for many scientists — particularly in the United States, where job cuts and budget slashing have left […]
‘Jeopardy!’: Second Chance Finals Set After Amazing Comeback Victory
The last semifinals game of 2025 was one of the most competitive of the year.
‘Jeopardy!’: Second Chance Finals Set After Amazing Comeback Victory
The last semifinals game of 2025 was one of the most competitive of the year.
She provides the raw material to Trump’s influencer machine
Margo Martin, a lesser-known member of the president’s staff, fuels social media with a blitz of Trump content.
Sussex Academy holds science honor society induction
Sussex Academy inducted 12 new members of the Science National Honor Society in a student-led school ceremony Dec. 3. The chapter, which was founded in 2023, is open to juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores who have demonstrated academic...
Mark Pope says Alabama’s ‘reckless abandon’ will challenge Kentucky
Mark Pope previews Kentucky vs. Alabama.
Exercise won’t help you lose much fat. Changing this will | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Groundbreaking research is rewriting the science of how we use energy – and why effort alone won’t shift the scales
The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump's power in 2025, with key exceptions
The justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who blocked Trump's orders from taking effect. But the court also put two important checks on his power.
For this prominent Colorado Democrat, it’s family first — even amid big political disagreements
House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, is surrounded by conservatives at home
Flu cases are rising with a new strain that makes older people sicker
Flu season is ramping up in the U.S., marked by a new strain that could make vaccines less effective. Covid cases remain down.
The 14 movies we’re most looking forward to in 2026
We asked the film staff to name the titles they were most stoked for in 2026. They were happy to see the returning likes of Nolan, Spielberg, Gerwig and Wile E. Coyote.
In Mamdani’s New York, Muslims become a political and demographic force
Muslim New Yorkers formed the backbone of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election victory, ushering in a new era for New York and the city’s changing demographics.
Miller, Obermeyer Jr. develop two films in Aspen honoring sports pioneers
Filming recently in Aspen, creators Kurt Miller and Klaus Obermeyer Jr. are in development with two films that trace the DNA of modern winter sports back to two of its boldest pioneers.
The top Charlotte business stories of 2025
Before we get too far into the new year, let’s take a brief moment to look back — this time at some of the top Charlotte-area business news of 2025. To do that, Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined our Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor with historic Quran
The incoming mayor will use two family Qurans and a historic edition that symbolises New York City history.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City
The Galaxy Next Door
The Large Magellanic Cloud—one of our closest neighboring galaxies—is a hotbed of star formation that is visible to both astronauts and Earth-based stargazers.
High school basketball: Wednesday's scores
CIF Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Wednesday's games.
Khaleda Zia’s death marks key test for Bangladesh’s BNP ahead of elections
It's the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?
Our most memorable business stories of 2025
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ IDAHO FALLS Looking back at some of our favorite business stories this year Jon Cooney, center, with daughter, Ashli, right, and son, Tristan, opened […]
Pickup Lines: Elmer Zubiate working on comeback after business move led him to walk away from his company
The latest episode of Pickup Lines features Zooby CEO and Founder Elmer Zubiate.
How families, friends can help loved ones struggling in a mental health crisis
After the death of a local teenager, families across the community want to prepare for how they could help their own loved ones in a mental health crisis.
Amazon allows visa workers stranded in India to work remotely with restrictions. Here's what they can't do.
Amazon allows India-based employees affected by H-1B visa delays to work remotely until March, with strict restrictions on coding.
What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.
Top 10 people in science for 2025, according to Nature
From a CRISPR baby to a young AI disruptor, 2025 has seen some serious leaps in science and technology. It's also seen some people stand up to the growing pressures facing the science community. Now, the world's leading science journal, Nature, has named 10 prominent figures behind the year's standout moments, which stretch from the darkness of the deep sea to the far corners of the universe.
Matt Szafranski of Western Mass. Politics & Insight on some of the Pioneer Valley's top political stories of 2025
All politics is local, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Western Mass Politics and Insight editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski about some of this year’s top political stories. They include what could be a generational divide taking shape in Springfield and beyond, and political upheaval in Northampton, where a group devoted to securing public school funding took on the city government at the ballot box...
Businesses are leaving Towson Town Center. Who's to blame?
Some shoppers believe crime and the uncertain economy are behind the exodus, and they're right on both counts. Experts say the economy is a factor, and so is crime — or at least the perception of it.
With CIA strike, signs Trump is 'shaping the battlespace' in Venezuela
Trump acknowledged a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory in an interview with a local news outlet on the day after Christmas, setting off a scramble to clarify which target he was talking about.
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.
Ohio health officials report state's first pediatric flu death this season, urge vaccinations
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the season.
Top 10 Sports stories of 2025
From a Big 5 legend retiring, players working through hardships and injuries and Temple Football featured on an ESPN+ show, here are the top Sports stories of 2025.
Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto
The Colorado Republican said she hopes Trump’s action on a water infrastructure bill benefiting her district “has nothing to do with political retaliation.”
Seedy K’s Punditry/ Prognostications: CFP Quarters
The CAS is growing faster than July kudzu in Yoknapatawpha County. Talking about the Cignetti Adoration Society. It’s not just round here. Checking in with my NYC pal Courthouse the other night to preplan for our annual sojourn to New Orleans for JazzFest, he told me to be sure to root for Indiana. His son, […]
Entertainment this week: Alpenglow Speaker Series, Ozomatli, Pickle Barrel and more!
Friday, January 2 Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series x Chris Benchetler – Illuminating the Threads of Connection – 6 p.m., 415 N Lake Blvd.. The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by the North Tahoe...
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza : The NPR Politics Podcast
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
Once a month for 15 years, David Weiner has hosted a jazz party, inviting everyone he knows and many people he’s never met over to his D.C. rowhouse. Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the year and go inside the wildly welcoming ritual to understand how he’s built this community — and kept it going.
KyCIR's top health and environment stories from 2025
Let’s look back on 2025’s big stories on health and the environment from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
A Bunch of Steelbooks Hit Their Lowest Prices Ever on Amazon
From Tommy Boy to Interstellar, these Steelbook deals cover just about every kind of movie night.
Top political figures to watch in 2026
Here’s a look at some of the most important political figures, other than President Donald Trump, to keep an eye on in 2026.
2025 in review: Top high school sports stories of the year
From team state championships to amazing individual performances, it's time to look back at the best high school sports stories of 2025. Perrysburg senior ...
Who's calling foul on sports betting tax?
Plus: A protein powder heist, creative New Year's Eve plans and more
Brookfield to Start Cloud Business to Lower Cost of AI
Private-equity firm Brookfield is starting its own cloud business, going up against tech giants like Amazon by arguing it can bring down the costs of developing AI. The firm, which has long invested in infrastructure and energy, is becoming the first major investment firm to try to lease chips ...
New Year opens signature-collection window for Maine political candidates
Party candidates running for federal, state and county offices will have to obtain a set number of signatures to qualify for the June primary elections. The thresholds vary by office and it will be easier to make the March 16 deadline for those who have built organizational and volunteer networks.
January stargazing: A supermoon, asteroid, and one very large planet
The Wolf Moon rises on January 3.
NW Bexar County business briefly closes after body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos
A northwest Bexar County landscaping company is temporarily closed after a body was discovered on its property during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Science Forum 12/31/25
It is the last Vox Pop of 2025 and we close out the year in style. The experts are holding off on the New Year's Eve celebration long enough to take your science questions! Ray Graf hosts.
Review | 3 utterly brilliant science fiction novels
New books by William Alexander, Claire North and qntm examine new technologies and unexplored worlds with verve.
Welcome to an election year. What to expect from 2026 Arizona politics
Arizona is gearing up for a major midterm season with the governor's and attorney general's offices on the line. Gaggle guests look ahead to 2026.
Commentary: Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year
Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025.
The Envelope's editor picks his top films and TV shows of 2025
As the year comes to an end, Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan runs down his top movies and TV shows of 2025.
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
Commentary: Democrats are on a roll. So why not fight one another?
A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans. The reversal comes amid bright prospects for November's midterm vote.
Overflowing bins at Christmas a 'health hazard'
A council has been criticised after it blamed the residents for overfilling public bins at Christmas.
Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply
Many retailers are extending their typical returns period for products bought during the holiday season. Here are the major policies.
How Trump’s tariffs hit Americans: Rising costs and global backlash
From bourbon-less cocktails to Brazilian coffee, Trump's tariffs stirred tensions among U.S. friends, foes. Is relief coming via $2,000 rebate checks?
Florida bill targets vaccination discrimination by health care providers
The House measure would prevent physicians from refusing to treat patients because of vaccination status and add disclosure requirements for when children get vaccinated.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? 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.
'Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear': Polar Plunges Ring in the New Year With a Splash. But What Actually Happens to Your Body?
Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind
How Pakistan’s Asim Munir became Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’
The army chief, analysts say, has driven Pakistan's geopolitical reemergence over the past year as a soldier-diplomat.
Bibb leaders plan upgrades to Carolyn Crayton Park softball field, increasing sports tourism
Homegrown entertainment catches on across Southeast Asia in 2025
Increase in middle-income earners boosts experimental spending
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD creators announce dark visual novel Sister Other Paranoia for PC
HazeDenki, a team led by the creatives behind NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD including scenario writer nyalra, has announced Sister Other Paranoia, a dark visual novel coming to PC via Steam in August 202…