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Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail That Summarizes Emails
New Gmail features, powered by the Gemini model, are part of Google’s continued push for users to incorporate AI into their daily life and conversations.
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. Brazilian supercentenarians often remain mentally sharp, survive serious infections, and come from families where multiple members live past 100. Together, they reveal aging not as inevitable decline, but as a form of biological resilience.
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
Trump’s Greenland Talk Brings Opportunity, Unease for Business
Greenland’s business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the Senate
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
Personnel note: LSN Partners announces trio of promotions in Florida, D.C.
The firm said this is the first of as 'two-part series of leadership appointments and role transitions' to start the year.
Mandelson accuses European leaders of ‘histrionic’ reaction to Trump’s Greenland stance
Article by former British ambassador to US is likely to be seen as criticism of Keir Starmer
Hoyer will not seek reelection this fall, ending a six-decade career atop Maryland politics
Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection, capping a 60-year career in state and federal politics that saw him become a legendary figure in Maryland politics and the second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House.
Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party's radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress
The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.
I tried Asus' latest ZenBook Duo, and it's a dual-screen laptop I'd finally use full time
The Asus ZenBook Duo (2026) is everything I wanted from the previous-gen model and looks ready to replace my M4 MacBook Air.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive.
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive. Tech and ...
Tuya Smart COO on Business Strategy, AI, IOT
Alex Yang, Co-founder, COO and CFO at Tuya Smart, discusses the company's business strategy and the integration of AI and IoT technologies. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers on "The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
Ford says making self-driving tech in-house cheaper than licensing
Ford announced plans to deploy eyes-off driving technology on public roads by 2028. The legacy automaker is making the tech in-house to get there.
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
CES 2026: The Tone Outdoors T1 solved the biggest problem with leaf blowers
Whisper Aero's new spinoff used aerospace engineering to reduce the annoyance of cleaning your yard.
House to vote on Democratic effort to reinstate health care subsidies
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to advance Democratic legislation that would reinstate expired health care subsidies.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Trump's 2026 State of the Union address date announced. Here's when.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union address for 2026.
Fayette County man accused of running organized sports memorabilia theft ring
Fayette County man accused of running organized sports memorabilia theft ring
Your AI Girlfriend Has a Body and Memory Now. Meet Emily, CES's Most Intimate Robot
The life-size sex robot uses conversational AI and memory to create a more personalized experience.
Democrats call on Republicans to resist further military action in Venezuela
A dozen Democratic House members who served in the military said taxpayer dollars should not be spent on ground operations in Venezuela
JPMorgan to Take Over Apple Credit-Card Business, Report Says
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. as the partner for Apple Inc.’s credit-card business, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Fentrice Driskell, Bruce Antone call out mid-decade redistricting effort as 'foolish,' 'unconstitutional'
Democrats say the Florida House has stepped up to Gov. DeSantis' overreach before and should check him now.
‘I’m sick of stupid’: GOP senator slams Stephen Miller’s comments on Greenland
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of Greenland, calling the remarks “amateurish” and “absurd,” and urging President Donald Trump to fire people who give that kind of advice.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to connect user medical records, wellness apps
ChatGPT Health is not intended for diagnosis and treatment, OpenAI said.
ASE president outlines need to lead on AI, sustain echo workforce
ASE President David Wiener, MD, discussed his goals for 2026 in a new video interview. "The imager who doesn't use artificial intelligence will be replaced by the imager who does,” he said.
Health officials promote vaccination amid surging flu season
Massachusetts health officials are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot amid a surge in illnesses already linked to the deaths of at least 29 adults and four children.
Who is Jacob Frey? Meet the Dem mayor who told ICE to 'get the f--- out' of his city
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushes back against Trump deportation efforts, calling his city a 'safe haven,' prohibiting city property use for immigration operations and demanding ICE "get the f---" out of the city.
Andy Friendly, First Producer on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and a CNBC Executive, Dies at 74
A son of CBS News legend Fred Friendly, he also was a programming executive at syndication powerhouse King World.
Andy Friendly, First Producer on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and a CNBC Executive, Dies at 74
A son of CBS News legend Fred Friendly, he also was a programming executive at syndication powerhouse King World.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health in a push to become a hub for personal health data
ChatGPT Health allows users to connect medical records, wellness apps, and wearable data to the chatbot, which many already use for health-related advice
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
UMass Amherst granted millions to expand life science research and manufacturing
UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has received two grants that total over $3.5 million from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
Lip-Bu Tan Says They 'Over-Delivered' On 18A Timeline As Intel Shows Off Next Gen Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips At CES 2026
On Monday, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) used the CES 2026 stage to showcase Panther Lake, its next-generation AI laptop processor, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company has not only met but exceeded its long-promised 18A manufacturing milestone. Intel Puts 18A Manufacturing To The Test Intel formally introduced Panther Lake, its latest AI-focused laptop chip family, at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, marking the company's first high-volume product built using its 18A manufacturing process. Tan said th
How Your Small Business Can Use AI for Hiring, According to LinkedIn
The professional network upgraded its hiring tools to let AI help companies sift through applications.
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.
Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 in bonus bets by targeting Celtics-Nuggets, Knicks-Clippers on Wednesday
DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA betting, college basketball betting on Wednesday
Expired certificate completely breaks macOS Logitech apps, user customizations
Even with a fix available, broken apps won't be able to update themselves.
House, Senate lawmakers ignore requested Trump cuts at key science agencies
Congressional appropriators tossed aside the Trump administration’s requested cuts at NOAA, NIST, NSF and NASA in fiscal year 2026 funding bills released Monday.
From Netflix to Uber: How 8 top business leaders used crisis to reinvent their companies
Crisis tests leaders — but top ones use it to reinvent their companies, rebuild trust, and unlock long-term growth across industries.
County Public Health Lab Starts Testing Local Wastewater for Diseases
For the first time, the County’s public health lab today began routine in-house wastewater testing, with the results available on an online public dashboard.
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics Expands Graduate Offerings at Manhattan University
Manhattan University expands offerings with a STEM-designated M.S. in Healthcare Informatics focused on data-driven care, outcomes, and efficiency.
WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features
WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within conversations involving many participants. The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, all of which are designed to give group chats more flexibility and organization.
Wednesday Dots: K-fin Demond Hunter
‘Cause I see your real face, and it’s ugly as sinTime to put you in your place ’cause you’re Dots within
Bay city mayor uses life-size cutout scavenger hunt to promote local businesses
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard is launching a monthly scavenger hunt in 2026 that uses a life-size cardboard cutout of himself to encourage residents to visit local shops.
First-person essay: Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
I opened a fabric store because serving my customers brings me joy. Running a small business was never easy. Tariffs just made it harder.
Art and entertainment in 2025
In 2025, the pages of Compass tracked the steady hum of creativity across the Northwest Corner. Here’s a look at some of the highlights that shaped the year.ARTThe Hotchkiss School marked 50 years of co-education with The Art of Joy Brown, a sweeping retrospective honoring the internationally celebr...
JPMorgan ditches proxy advisors and turns to AI for shareholder votes
The bank is launching an in-house, AI-powered tool called Proxy IQ to support its shareholder voting decisions, leaving human proxy advisors behind.
Is cracking your knuckles really bad for them?
It doesn't actually cause arthritis.
Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using Smart Brick technology to get kids to play together
Lego is harnessing modern technology in its Smart Play system to get kids to play more together.
Climate change doesn’t care about our politics, but we all care about our children (Guest Opinion)
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Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps
Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps. Logitech devices like its MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures.
Hidden in storage, a University of Utah research associate happened upon the only known copy of this ‘revolutionary’ software
It took careful work to recover the UNIX V4 operating system from the 9-track magnetic tape. The software is foundational for most devices used today, including iPhones.
Introducing Listening Activity and Request to Jam in Messages on Spotify
We know people use Spotify not just to listen, but to share the songs, podcasts, and audiobooks they love with their friends and family. When we launched Messages last year, we gave users a place to do that right in the app. Since then, almost 40 million users have sent nearly 340 million messages, showing...
Health Rounds: AI uses sleep study data to accurately predict dozens of health issues
Artificial intelligence can use brain recordings from a single night in a sleep lab to predict a person's risk of developing more than 100 health conditions, researchers say.
Logitech caused its mice to freak out by not renewing a certificate
That’s one heck of an oversight.
Lux Capital Raises $1.5 billion for Fund Focused on New Science, Defense
Venture firm Lux Capital raised $1.5 billion for its ninth fund — the largest in its more than 20-year history — with plans to back more companies that focus on fields like breakthrough science and national security.
Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how
Democrats should go on the offense against Republicans, but they should also lay out a vision for renewing the promise of a middle-class life
Less than a trillionth of a second: Ultrafast UV light could transform communications and imaging
Researchers have built a new platform that produces ultrashort UV-C laser pulses and detects them at room temperature using atom-thin materials. The light flashes last just femtoseconds and can be used to send encoded messages through open space. The system relies on efficient laser generation and highly responsive sensors that scale well for manufacturing. Together, these advances could accelerate the development of next-generation photonic technologies.
Why staying focused is harder than ever and what science can tell us about it
From phone notifications and flashing alerts to crowded screens and busy workspaces, modern life is full of visual distractions competing for our attention. A Rice psychologist is investigating how irrelevant visual information interferes with our ability to stay on task and why certain distractions slow us down more than others.
Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary
After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among the highest-profile horrors, managing the fear of violence has become a central feature of political campaigns. That fear is part of the conversations many Democrats who could be competitors for the White House are having with each other, comparing notes and anxieties, according to several people familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Veeam Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability with CVSS 9.0 in Backup & Replication
Veeam patched four Backup & Replication flaws, including CVE-2025-59470 (CVSS 9.0) enabling RCE; update to version 13.0.1.1071.
Dry January encourages reset on alcohol habits, Lowcountry health experts say
The New Year often brings resolutions focused on health; one of the most popular in recent years is Dry January, a monthlong break from alcohol.
Trump’s EPA Could Limit Its Own Ability to Use New Science to Strengthen Air Pollution Rules
In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.
Google releases January Android Security Bulletin, but Pixel users are still waiting for bug fixes
Especially the ones added after the December update.
Helping close Colorado school childrens’ literacy gaps
By Ellen Gelman Imagine being a high school student sitting in a room where everyone around you seems to understand texts that to you feel like a foreign language. Imagine knowing you’re smart, knowing you have ideas worth sharing, but feeling locked out because the words on the page won’t cooperate. That was Eddy’s daily […]
Small Business Admin. Official Testifies on Regulatory Reform & Small Business Support
Casey Mulligan, chief counsel at the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, testifies on regulatory flexibility and reform before the House Small Business Committee.
Mac users hit with Logi Options+ loading bug, workarounds inside
Logi Options+ not working on Mac. Users report endless loading screens and broken mouse settings. Two temporary fixes available.
Using military in Greenland 'always an option,' White House says
The Trump administration has reignited threats against the Danish territory and refused to rule out military force, according to a White House statement.
Deep Robotics on Business Strategy, US Expansion
Eric Wang, Director for Americas at Deep Robotics, discusses the company's business strategy and its expansion into the US market. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Annabelle Droulers from the sidelines of the CES trade show on "Bloomberg Tech: Asia". (Source: Bloomberg)
Legislative auditor: Minnesota DHS employees backdated, created documentation in behavioral health grant program
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner said the agency is investigating after the legislative auditor found employees in the agency’s Behavioral Health Administration backdated or created documentation during an audit that focused on the management of taxpayer-funded grants.
Motorola Debuts Its First Book-Style Foldable and Wearable AI Concept
Lenovo Group Ltd.‘s Motorola unveiled its first folding phone that opens like a book or passport, a departure from the string of clamshell-style foldables that the brand has released over the last several years.
Lenovo's 14th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with a new Space Frame design
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition come with a new design Lenovo has dubbed “Space Frame.”
$10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencer
A Houston business owner, already facing criminal charges after being accused of impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of her, is now facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
HP EliteBoard G1a is a keyboard with built-in PC powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Krackan APU
Your keyboard IS the PC HP used CES 2026 to show the EliteBoard G1a, a full Windows PC built into what looks like a normal office keyboard. Plug it into a
Some voices conspicuously silent when it comes to Trump’s science ...
Research-intensive universities have been targeted in an unprecedented and unrelenting manner since Donald Trump retook the White House on 20 January. In April, nearly a third of the 6000-plus members of the US National Academies of Sciences, which is a nonpartisan organisation charged with providing evidence-based science and technology advice ...
As the Raiders reboot, it’s GM John Spytek — not Tom Brady or Mark Davis — who should be the focus
KKR to buy sports investor Arctos at $1 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Global investment firm KKR has agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a deal that values the sports-focused private equity firm at about $1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
LSU football adds transfer portal defender from ACC powerhouse
LSU football is beefing up in the trenches, adding a transfer portal defensive tackle from a big-name ACC program.
Leaders of Louisiana legal powerhouse McGlinchey Stafford vote to dissolve firm
The New Orleans-based firm, better known as McGlinchey Stafford, was built more than 50 years ago and grew to be one of the most prestigious and respected in the region with 160 lawyers in 18 states.
We Emit a Visible Light That Vanishes When We Die, Surprising Study Says
Then again, so does your houseplant.
Democrats Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico use national and local TV to press Senate bids
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico use television appearances to sharpen Senate bids.
Five years later: From the Politics Desk
Plus, previewing the year's upcoming special House elections.
Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 let me play 'Battlefield 6' at 190 fps on a Lenovo ultraportable
Intel's Arc graphics has come far enough to let me playing Battlefield 6 at insanely high fps rates.
Physicians Committee Provides Recommendations on Animal-Free Science to White House Office
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently sought input on ways to accelerate the American scientific enterprise.
Exclusive | Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Aims to Buy Greenland, Downplays Military Action
The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations.
White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland and says military use isn’t off the table
The White House said Tuesday that it is “discussing a range of options” to acquire Greenland, noting that using the US military is not off the table.
Trump tells Republicans: ‘You gotta win the midterms’ or ‘I’ll get impeached’
Trump was impeached twice during his first term when Democrats controlled the House.
Dreame's latest robot vacuum concept has slightly terrifying legs that can climb full-size stairs
This year at CES 2026, Dreame is showing off a prototype of the Cyber X robot vacuum that can climb up and down an entire flight of stairs.
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later : The NPR Politics Podcast
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony related to the insurrection. We take a look at the aftermath of the events, including how President Trump and his allies are trying to rewrite the history of what happened.Listen to NPR's investigation into what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and investigative correspondent Tom Dreisbach.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.
Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances
House Republicans crowded into the Kennedy Center on Tuesday to hear President Donald Trump lay out his vision for the consequential midterm year ahead.
Health Department to freeze $10 billion in funding to 5 Democratic states
The pause could jeopardize child care and other programs serving hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.