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New Jersey company buys four Capital Region health care properties
Essential Properties Realty Trust, a New Jersey-based company, has acquired four health care properties in the Capital Region for a combined $28.9 million. The properties are Carpenter House of… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any […]
Former US Rep. Greg Lopez leaves GOP, will run for governor in Colorado as an independent
Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, a candidate for governor of Colorado, has left the Republican Party and plans to run as an unaffiliated candidate for the office held by term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Lopez, who served six months in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 after winning a special vacancy election, announced Saturday […]
The most useful smart home gadgets I've seen at CES 2026
I'm back on the CES show floor, narrowing down the most compelling smart home devices I've spotted so far.
House GOP summons health insurers to Capitol Hill as Obamacare battle escalates
Health insurance companies face Capitol Hill hearings as Americans struggle with rising healthcare costs.
California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
Doug LaMalfa, a long-time Republican congressman from Northern Califorina, has died, House GOP leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
LaMalfa, a former state lawmaker and rice farmer, was first elected to Congress in 2012.
Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
The Trump administration is slashing $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five Democratic-led states, a Health and Human Services official confirmed to CNN, with the agency suggesting without evidence that the funding has been used fraudulently.
Family Entertainment Group’s Prizes with Purpose delivers over 2,000 holiday gifts to children
ITASCA, Ill. — Family Entertainment Group (FEG) today announced the results of its 2025 Prizes with Purpose campaign, a holiday initiative that empowers guests to give back by donating Prize Ticket…
Aqara's New Home Sensor is Blind but Brilliant: Here's How It Watches You
This all-purpose presence sensor is a master at monitoring indoor activity and linking it to smart home features you already use.
Liberal Arts Teaches The Business Skills AI Can't Replace
The less directly you prepare for business, the better equipped you may be — because empathy, synthesis, and ethical reasoning can't be learned from a spreadsheet.
Company news: Brianna Earl promoted by Oswego Health
She began her career with the organization in 2016.
Razer Dives Into AI for Consumers, Professionals and Gamers
The maker of gaming keyboards and mice is planning a $600 million AI push.
Stats the end of a great regular season
The Denver Broncos tied a franchise record with 14 regular season wins (tied with the 1998 team that won the Super Bowl). The defense set a new franchise record for sacks with 68. They also had the best sack percentage since 1971. Sack rates were much higher back then because there were so many fewer […]
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
Gavin Newsom’s Political Paradoxes
California Governor Gavin Newsom still won’t say for sure whether he plans to run for president in 2028. Nevertheless, he ended 2025 as a frontrunner — if not the frontrunner — in a nascent-but-crowded field of ambitious Democrats eyeing the White House.
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades
Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen. The frog tied to the official species name turned out to be brown, not the colorful animal shown in the original photo. After tracing old records and images, scientists corrected the error and reclassified the frog as part of an already-known species. The case underscores how vital museum collections are—and how even small mistakes can ripple through science for years.
Why Trump’s Greenland play makes no national security sense
CNN’s Jim Sciutto breaks down two treaties that protect Greenland as President Trump is “discussing a range of options” to acquire the island, according to the White House, and making clear that using the US military is not off the table.
University of Iowa to expand materials science study with federal grant funds
The University of Iowa will use grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to buy new equipment to further study quantum systems.
Business listings: See 28 new businesses like a food trailer and reflexology
See a list of filings in Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga counties.
The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee
Ready, aim, fire—the latest health trackers use sensors to check your urine for proper hydration, ketone levels, and possible kidney stones.
The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee
Ready, aim, fire—the latest health trackers use sensors to check your urine for proper hydration, ketone levels, and possible kidney stones.
Walz steps away as state’s health care problems worsen
Prosecutors have exposed a lack of public program oversight. Why aren't insurers facing consequences for the health care harm they've caused?
Grand jury indicts former Duke Health nurse charged with sex crimes
Jomil Tugado is accused of performing sex acts with patients who were incapacitated. Officials said patients who have witnessed or experienced inappropriate conduct at Duke Health can report that to the hospital hotline at 919-385-3575.
IPOs: Serious Business With Some Showbiz
Many stock exchanges pull out the showbiz stops to attract IPOs to their venues, employing lasers, gongs, dancers, confetti and more. It's a good time, but it’s also serious business, as exchanges compete for a dwindling number of listings in recent years. Bloomberg Television Anchor Tom Mackenzie takes a look at some of the entertaining ways initial public offerings are celebrated. (Source: Bloomberg)
VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes
States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged.
George Conway, critical of Trump, enters crowded Democratic House primary
In an interview, the newly registered Democrat emphasized his opposition to the president, as he seeks to stand out in a packed open race in New York.
India’s Modulus Hires UBS Banker to Run Private Credit Business
India’s Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers hired a veteran banker from UBS Group AG to lead its private credit business, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand for talent in the sector heats up.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
NVIDIA announces DLSS 4.5 at CES 2026
Just like last year, NVIDIA has used some of its time on the CES stage to introduce an upgraded version of its real-time image-upscaling technology.
Trump and House Republicans are meeting to talk about their election-year agenda
President Donald Trump is meeting with House Republicans to align on their policy and political agenda at the start of a critical midterm election year
Alienware teases new super-slim and entry-level gaming laptops at CES 2026
Alienware plans to launch both a new ultra-slim laptop and an entry-level laptop later in 2026.
AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES
AMD announced the latest version of its AI-powered PC chips designed for a variety of tasks from gaming to content creation and multitasking.
Vivoo's toilet computer keeps an eye on your hydration
It uses optical sensors to measure the specific gravity of your urine.
Jollibee Foods Plans a US Listing of Its International Business
Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to spin off its international business and list it on a US stock exchange by late 2027 as the Philippine fast-food group accelerates the development of its global brand.
New NHS online hospital to focus on nine health conditions
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
Hitting health goals, including eating healthier with the help of a Massachusetts meal company
Health experts say clear goals — not resolutions — are key to healthier eating. A Massachusetts meal delivery service is helping busy people stick to nutritious habits this New Year.
Milky Way’s Twin Causes Rethink of Galactic Evolution
Discovery of Milky Way’s Twin Causes Rethink of Galactic Evolution: The precocious young galaxy appears to have formed in record time
Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months.
Dell revives its XPS laptops after a boneheaded rebranding
Dell has finally brought back its XPS brand, along with two new redesigned XPS 14 and 16 models.
Harris Health hosts town hall meeting to discuss Ben Taub expansion involving Hermann Park
Harris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
500 Worlds: Titus – C’tan shards and Destroyers flood the field with new Necrons Detachments
Want to use all the C’tan shards at once? Of course you do!
2026 Focused Health 250 - February 28, 2026
View 2026 Focused Health 250 race, qualifier and practice leaderboards, live streams, bonus cameras, videos and odds information.
Hilton distances itself from Minneapolis hotel after ICE agents denied rooms
Hilton investigates Minneapolis hotel after DHS alleges ICE agents were refused service, reigniting heated debate over immigration policies and enforcement.
Dell Brings Back XPS Laptops As Top Executive Says PC Unit Got ‘Off Course’
Dell Technologies Inc. is bringing back its well-regarded XPS laptop brand after discontinuing it last year, as a top executive said the PC business had “gotten a bit off course.”
CES 2026: HP says the HyperX Omen Max 16 is the most powerful 16-inch gaming laptop in the world
At CES 2026, HyperX showcased what its calling the most powerful 16-inch laptop in the world, but only among systems without external cooling.
Engineered for Perfection: Galaxy Book6 Delivers Advanced Performance and Al-Powered Productivity in a Sleek New Design
Featuring Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 processors built on Intel 18A, long-lasting battery life and an ultra-slim profile, Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 series elevates what users can expect from a PC
Space company may buy controversial Bee Cave business park for new HQ
The controversial West Austin Business Park could get a prominent new owner that would use the 23-acre space as its global headquarters.
Science Escapes Largest Cuts in Latest Budget Bills
Today, top appropriators in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives released a three-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) that largely rejects drastic cuts to federal science budgets that President Trump proposed last year.
Google TV's new Gemini features range from useful to unnecessary
I got to see a preview of the Gemini features coming to Google TVs. Deep dive AI answers and Google Photo support were among the notable changes.
Salina Selected For Science on Screen Funding
The Salina Art Center Cinema has been selected as a recipient of the nationally recognized Science on Screen grant program. According to the organization, the Art Center Cinema is one of just 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community organizations nationwide awarded funding this year to present film screenings paired with expert-led discussions exploring science, technology, […]
Mike Tyson accuses ex-cannabis business partners of racketeering in $50M lawsuit
Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has filed a $50 million racketeering lawsuit accusing former partners at a Chicago marijuana branding company of defrauding him through kickback schemes, unauthorized bonuses and lavish personal spending.
3 children have died of the flu in Mass. as health officials track surge in cases
Three children have died of flu-related illness in recent weeks as Massachusetts health officials warn of a spike in cases early in the season.
Betelgeuse: Effect of Companion Star Wake
Scientists used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to look for evidence of a wake being generated by a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse. The team found a noticeable difference in light shown in the lefthand peak when the companion star was at different points in its orbit.
NASA Hubble Helps Detect 'Wake' of Betelgeuse’s Elusive Companion Star
New Hubble and ground-based observations allowed astronomers to track the influence of a recently discovered companion star around Betelgeuse.
TCL unveils its X11L SQD-Mini LED TVs at CES 2026
TCL introduced the next entry in its flagship line of mini LED televisions during CES.
The silence of CMS
Welcome BACK. So glad you’re here. I kicked off my 2026 by running a 5k with a friend, and now I’m wondering whether running continues to be a hobby or an
With Trump’s NIH Cuts, New Efforts Are Pushing States To Fund Science
With major NIH cuts under Trump, here are initiatives in states like New York, California and Massachusetts to get state governments to support more scientific research.
Reigniting Entrepreneurship and Business-friendly Solutions
A recent college graduate working out of her parents’ garage. A husband-and-wife team whose homemade soda was discovered at a farmers market. A Wall Street executive whose real passion is museums. And a future governor with $1000 and a computer. No two American Dream stories are the same. But one truth they all have in common: Big dreams […]
SanDisk says goodbye to WD Blue and Black SSDs, hello to new “Optimus” drives
Optimus SSDs will continue with the same model numbers that the WD SSDs used.
LG Sound Suite hands-on at CES 2026: Home theater powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Inside LG's makeshift living room for a closer listen to the company's new home theater gear.
Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Georgia Tech
Syracuse is the last D1 team to play a true road game
The HP Omnibook Ultra 14 at CES 2026: Super sleek and surprisingly durable
I went hands-on with HP's new flagship consumer laptop, which pairs a superthin design with military-grade toughness.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus chip at CES
CES tends to bring a wave of news from chipmakers, and Qualcomm has used this year's event to announce the Snapdragon X2 Plus laptop processor.
XGIMI, best known for projectors, launches its own smart glasses
XGIMI is launching a whole host of AR glasses.
Appropriations Committee Releases Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior and Environment Funding Package | House Committee on Appropriations
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released text for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment fiscal year 2026 funding package.
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay as punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon is taking administrative action to punish Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, by cutting his retirement pay for participating in a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers reminded US service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders.
The Science of Hope: The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Open House
The 10th annual open house invited people living with paralysis to learn about the Miami Project's spinal cord injury research.
Amazon revamps Fire TV, launches its own 'Artline' televisions with frames at CES
Fire TV's new interface focuses on your content and offers easier, speedier navigation, Amazon says.
Amazon's AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com
Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.
Amazon’s new Fire TV user interface gets you to what you want to watch—even faster
The redesigned Fire TV experience debuts alongside our first-ever lifestyle TV, the Amazon Ember Artline, and a transformed Fire TV mobile app.
Six Flags Qiddiya City, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s first destination outside North America, is now officially open
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, celebrated its grand opening Dec. 31 by welcoming guests from across the Kingdom…
Accesso Buys 76 Acres to Build Orlando Entertainment District
Accesso purchased over 76 acres of land located at the northeast intersection of Interstate 4 and U.S. 192 in Osceola County, within the Orlando MSA, to develop Ovation Orlando, a $1 billion master-planned mixed use entertainment district slated to break ground in Q1 2026. The site was acquired for over $70 million. It’s located about ...
Seedy K’s Postseason Pigskin Punditry & Prognostications: Portal & Picks
Like the whole fraternity house full of signal callers who’ve matriculated through the revolving door of Jeff Brohm’s QB Room at the Schnell Complex then left, two more have bid the Cardinals their fond(?) adieu. Deuce Adams and Brady Allen have gone veni vidi splitski. Sayonara, ye former future Johnny U wannabes. As for who’s […]
TCL upgrades eye-saving NXTPAPER series with a new phone and note-focused tablet
The NXTPAPER lineup from TCL is getting more love, with a new Android phone and tablet with better quality-of-life features...
Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store
Firecracker Fabrics owner Erin Love cuts fabric for a customer on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at her store in Morningside. (Photo by Alex Jurkuta/Pittsburgh’s Public Source) I opened a fabric storefront because serving my customers brings me joy. But running a small business was never easy — and Trump’s tariffs just made it harder. “Pittsburgh’s […]
Oklahoma Health Department Refuses to Share County-Level Measles Data
Oklahoma’s refusal to share county-level measles data during outbreaks has sparked concerns from health experts, including Dr. George Monks, who argues the data is crucial for public safety. The state's stance contrasts with how it handles other diseases like West Nile.
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and energy use together. This insight explains why MCL1-targeting drugs can be effective—but also why they sometimes damage the heart. Researchers have now identified a way to reduce that risk, potentially unlocking safer cancer therapies.
Sandisk retires WD_BLACK and WD Blue branding, launches Optimus SSD tiers for 2026
Sandisk rebrands WD Blue and WD_BLACK SSDs as Optimus, GX, and GX Pro Sandisk used CES 2026 to introduce "Sandisk Optimus" as the new umbrella name for
Universal Music acquires 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing Bollywood production house at $267m
As part of the deal, UMG will roll out a dedicated Excel music label with global distribution capabilities.
Democrats look primed to win the House but a wave may be harder
Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.
Longevity because a business worth billions for Silicon Valley
In the longevity industry, the goal isn't just measuring your body. It's reprogramming it to age more slowly
Health Care Providers Are Dropping a Common Anesthesia Drug That’s Also a Climate Super Pollutant
Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures.
Has Amorim created a 'him or me' situation?
There were some eyebrows raised when Jason Wilcox landed the technical director's job at Manchester United in April 2024, given he had only done the job for a short period at Southampton, having previously been academy director at Manchester City. Wilcox had his role beefed up even more when Dan Ashworth left United just five months after arriving from Newcastle. Wilcox did speak to United's in-house media but perhaps his most revealing comments came at a gala dinner for the Association of Manchester United players in September, which the club did not know was going to be recorded and posted online.
NYU professor uses AI oral exams to outsmart AI-written assignments
When student work looked like McKinsey memos, an NYU business school professor used AI oral exams to test real learning.
Samsung brought an absolute beast of a 130-inch Micro RGB TV to CES 2026
Samsung is taking Micro RGB even bigger with its new concept set.
These new $350 gaming headphones use spacial tech from a $5,000 model
With 80 hours battery and a new comfort band, the Audeze Maxwell 2 sound like endgame audio to me.
Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi
Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
Elon Musk dines with Donald Trump during a packed weekend
Elon Musk joined Donald Trump for dinner during the weekend that the White House announced a US military operation in Venezuela.
Israel to Hold Rates as Regional and Domestic Politics Wobble
Israel’s central bank is set to hold interest rates steady in its first monetary decision of 2026, weighing lowered inflation expectations and a strong shekel against lingering geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.
LG TVs at CES 2026: A stunning Wallpaper set, glorious Micro RGB colors and a better Gallery TV
LG is pushing ahead with a variety of new TV concepts: A super-thin Wallpaper set, Micro RGB evolving Mini LED technology and a better competitor to Samsung's Frame TV.
Samsung Unveils New Supersized, Color-Rich TVs With More AI
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its 2026 home theater lineup, aiming to cement its position as the leading TV maker amid intensifying competition and what it described as a shift toward jumbo televisions.
Sweekar turns the Tamagotchi into a physical AI pocket pet that won't die on you
Sweekar is a palm-sized, egg-shaped device with its own unique personality.
Japanese startup Ludens AI brought two very adorable robots to CES 2026
Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adorable robot companions at CES 2026: Cocomo and Inu.
The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in
Xthings is launching a smart lock that reads your palm and a new camera that works on HaLow Wi-Fi for extended range at CES
SwitchBot turned up to CES with an AI wearable that records everything you say
SwitchBot's AI transcription clip keeps a log of everything you say.
Lockin's everlasting vein-recognizing smart lock doorbell cam combo is peak CES
The Lockin V7 Max smart lock is also a doorbell cam that charges wirelessly via an infrared emitter.
Withings' updated Body Scan scale tracks 60 different biomarkers
Body Scan 2 will keep a better eye on your heart health.