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40 years on, did Proposition 48 protect US college sports – or punish Black athletes?
When the NCAA tied eligibility to standardized test scores in 1986, hundreds of recruits were barred from competition. But its legacy is still a subject of debate
Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States.
Trump Says Countries Doing Business With Iran Face 25% Tariff
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States. "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic ...
Hargett issues new warning about third-party solicitors targeting business renewals
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett issued a new warning today about unaffiliated mail and email solicitations involving annual business reports on the rise.
2026 Best of Business
WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one concept: referrals. Businesses will attract and retain new customers in all sorts of ways, but most will tell you the best way is to get your existing clients to do it for you. A recommendation from a trusted source goes a long way whenever a company leader is looking for a lawyer, an accountant, a place for lunch, a venue for a large event, or a fun place to take employees as a reward for all their hard work. Now in its 13th year, WBJ’s Best of Business awards are essentially recommendations from trusted sources for the organizations to best help your companies succeed. As we do every year, WBJ compiled this list of winners by asking our readers to vote in the various categories. From Nov. 1-28, more than 2,160 votes were cast. The top votegetters are the winners of this year’s 54 categories. To celebrate these winners and to meet the best of the best, I invite you to attend WBJ’s Best of Business awards event at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Part celebration and part hyperactive networking event, the Best of Business awards is a unique experience in the local economic scene. Always a good time, the room is full of potential contacts, who can all help your business achieve that next level of excellence. You can register here. – Brad Kane, editor
More Americans identify as political independents, a new poll shows
New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties
Hubble Spies Stellar Blast Setting Clouds Ablaze
This Hubble image captures a jet of gas from a forming star. The bright pink and green patches are HH 80/81, a pair of Herbig-Haro (HH) objects.
Why the best way to understand the self is to build a robot one
In order to better understand our human nature, we must attempt to build a robot capable of robust subjective experiences
FIRAS BIN FATIK SPC and MAADFAM Entertainment Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Projects Aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and CEPA Objectives
/PRNewswire/ -- FIRAS BIN FATIK SPC, in partnership with MAADFAM Entertainment Private Limited (MEPL), has announced plans for two large-scale development...
Cardiff fans warn WRU against Ospreys takeover deal
Cardiff supporters tell the Welsh Rugby Union they do not favour their side being bought by owners of rivals Ospreys.
HSBC launches UAE asset management business to tap into wealth influx
HSBC is opening an asset management business in the UAE and launching 10 onshore funds, it said on Monday, as the bank deepens its investment in the region and taps into an influx of wealth into the Gulf country.
Mid-infrared InAs/InP quantum-dot lasers
Light: Science & Applications - Mid-infrared 2 μm InAs/InP quantum-dot lasers is first demonstrated, with a low threshold current density of 118 A cm−2 per layer...
A ‘ticklish subject’: Trump’s words on immigration often collide and contradict
His dueling messages could in part be rooted in his awareness that supporters were infuriated by his comments last year embracing foreign students and labor.
IDEAYA Biosciences Provides a Business Update and Outlines 2026 Corporate Objectives at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
/PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDYA), a leading precision medicine oncology company, provided a business update including an overview of key...
What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
Since early December the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned, all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since President Donald Trump began a pressure campaign against the leadership of the country during his first term.
Advancing Claude in healthcare and the life sciences
Introducing Claude for Healthcare with HIPAA-ready infrastructure, plus expanded Life Sciences tools for clinical trials and regulatory submissions. New connectors to CMS, Medidata, and ClinicalTrials.gov.
Advancing Claude in healthcare and the life sciences
Introducing Claude for Healthcare with HIPAA-ready infrastructure, plus expanded Life Sciences tools for clinical trials and regulatory submissions. New connectors to CMS, Medidata, and ClinicalTrials.gov.
RAF 5 live blog: Kyle Dake vs. Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov
Check out the live blog for Kyle Dake vs. Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov on Saturday at RAF 5.
Owners of Laurel business damaged in tornado hope to reopen soon
Owners of a Laurel business heavily damaged in Friday's tornado were assessing that damage and counting their lucky stars Saturday.
Key to near-Earth object science now being created for for NASA telescope on Big Island
Spectre, an integral field spectrograph named as a nod to a connection with Olympic weightlifter and actor Harold Sakata of Kona, who played OddJob in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger,’ after first light in 2028 will also deepen mankind’s understanding of explosive phenomena beyond our solar system.
Students gather at Linn-Mar High School for business leadership conference
The students will be competing in presentations about specific subjects.
Trump faces headwinds on Venezuela, health care as some Republicans break rank
A White House official said Republicans breaking with the president represent a "tiny fraction" of the congressional GOP.
Kevin Rennie: A CT town with fractious politics like no other
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though recently all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
5 plays that defined Indiana's blowout Peach Bowl win over Oregon
The Hoosiers put Oregon away early in their 56-22 win.
Mass. Senate advances bill enabling businesses to shift credit card fees to customers
Customers could get hit with new costs as businesses seek relief.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “History That Doesn’t Suck”
As our nation prepares to turn 250 this year, there's a unique show dedicated to portraying the birth of our country.
Al Michaels to return to Prime Video for 2026
Prime Video management confirmed to SBJ late Thursday night that Al Michaels will return to call games for Prime Video for the 2026 NFL season.
Evan Bouchard with a Powerplay Goal vs. Winnipeg Jets
500 Worlds: Titus – Will you brave a deadly campaign on the war-torn Vespator Front?
New rules for running large-scale narrative campaigns.
Blacksburg High School student’s bird research ranks him semifinalist in prestigious science contest
A Blacksburg High School student was recently placed as one of the top 300 science students in the country, his award-winning research fueled by a longtime hobby turned career passion.
Kate Hudson reacts to 'Song Sung Blue' musician's son calling out her and the film
Kate Hudson is responding to criticism levied against her and her new biopic 'Song Sung Blue' by the son of one its subjects.
Dave Walls introduced as WDBJ7 sports director
Southwest Virginia TV veteran Dave Walls is WDBJ7’s new sports director, making his debut Thursday, January 8, 2026.
IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses
IXI’s autofocusing glasses are designed for age-related farsightedness, a condition that affects many. They combine cameraless eye tracking with liquid crystal lenses that automatically activate when the glasses detect a shift in the user’s focus.
Over Republican objections, US House poised to pass health subsidy renewal
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday was poised to pass Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired healthcare subsidies, as millions of Americans face significant price hikes for coverage.
Science Lesson on a Study About Reading for Fun
Fewer people are reading for fun, a recent study finds.
Alabama faces major political fight after state’s larger cities sue over online sales tax
Sen. Greg Albritton said the tax is "working great" and cities are jeopardizing a critical revenue source.
Key Jaguars DB misses practice before Bills playoff game
Fans are keeping an eye on the injury report after a key defender missed practice ahead of the Jaguars' Wild Card clash with the Bills.
Butler to host conference on entrepreneurship through acquisition
The practice of buying a business is nothing new, but entrepreneurship through acquisition—or ETA as it is often called—has caught on in recent years among both mid-career individuals and recent college graduates who want to become business owners but don’t want to start a company from scratch.
Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds
When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations
The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor constraints. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.
Broncos' (projected) depth chart going into NFL playoffs
Here's a look at the Broncos' (projected) depth chart going into the NFL playoffs.
The soaring price of youth sports: $50 to try out, $3,000 to play
Parents are struggling to keep up as costs and luxury options rise. Investors see an opportunity.
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.”
US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.
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.
Scientists Discover Impossible Object in Deep Space
"In fact, at first I was skeptical about the signal as it was too strong to be real."
$4.5M alumni gift establishes major science scholarship at St. John Fisher
St. John Fisher University receives a $4.5 million alumni gift—the largest in its history—establishing the Christopher G. ’72 and Betsy C. Ullrich Endowed Scholarship for science students with financial need.
Mysterious space object is full of dark matter
The failed star factory is nicknamed ‘Cloud-9.’
Hornets torch Thunder in OKC, bring talk of historic season to screeching halt
Talk of OKC passing Golden State's record of 73 wins should be officially put to bed after Monday night.
Chris Hemsworth had to be told to stop defending his villainous character
Chris Hemsworth knows that a good actor has to empathize with his character — no matter how wicked. But one supervillain proved a bridge too far when he began to defend him during the press tour.
When science meets violence
Nature Medicine - Women scientists deserve safety — not silence.
Analysis: Trump’s stunning shift on ‘America First’
Critics of the US ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this weekend have regularly invoked President Donald Trump’s comments during the 2016 campaign.
NASA's Hubble Examines Cloud-9, First of New Type of Object
A team using Hubble uncovered a new type of astronomical object — a starless, gas-rich, dark-matter cloud, a remnant of early galaxy formation.
Impossibly Hot Object Discovered 1.4 Billion Years After The Big Bang
Defying all expectations.
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..
9 Documentaries to Improve Your Health and Wellness in the New Year
Gut checks, visualization tools, meditation guides, and more.
Quick-hit thoughts on Patriots vs. Chargers wild card matchup
The Patriots will host the AFC West team at Gillette Stadium next week.
UH earns top global rankings in oceanography, atmospheric science
The University of Hawaii at Manoa earned high marks across nearly 20 disciplines in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, with oceanography, atmospheric science and hospitality and tourism management emerging as its highest-ranked programs, according to a news release.
What Ravens vs. Steelers means for Detroit Lions draft order
Here’s what SNF between the Steelers and Ravens means for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft order.
Trump political base sets aside isolationism to cheer Maduro capture
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have largely praised the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as a swift, painless win, though political analysts warn support could wane if the operation drags on and echoes past foreign interventions.
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems
Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...
Bringing marine microbiome research into the classroom is an essential step toward a climate literate society
npj Climate Action - Recognizing the ecological roles of microorganisms as drivers of marine biogeochemical cycles and how they are influenced by seawater pollution, warming, and acidification is...
Research on Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering - Sang Il Seok talks to Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering about research and education at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National...
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
Science Sunday: Slllllither into spring break camp
The camp will give kids an insight into subjects like LEGO robots, geology, astronomy, forensics and more.
Prof. Siying Peng: caterpillars to butterflies, chasing light in photonics
Light: Science & Applications - Prof. Siying Peng: caterpillars to butterflies, chasing light in photonics
Tim Walz was a Democratic hopeful. Now, he’s a Republican punching bag.
The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
5 little habits to try every day for a healthier year
Your ears. Your feet. Your teeth. How you take care of them matters. Try these small daily habits to improve your health this year.
High-efficiency broadband active metasurfaces via reversible metal electrodeposition
Light: Science & Applications - This work presents active metasurfaces enabled by reversible metal electrodeposition with exceptional optical tunability, spanning from visible to near- and...
Dynamic tuning of Bloch modes in anisotropic phonon polaritonic crystals
Light: Science & Applications - This work demonstrates actively controlled, low-loss phonon-polaritonic Bloch modes in a graphene-gated α-MoO3 polaritonic crystal, which enables enhanced...
Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines
Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines. According to multiple reports on Reddit, the Duolingo app has been displaying an ad for a "Super offer," which is Duolingo's paid subscription option. Apple's guidelines for Live Activity state that the feature cannot be used to display ads or promotions.
Trump claims he’s in ‘perfect health’ after interview on aspirin regimen, compression socks
Trump boasted Friday that he "aced" his cognitive exam for the "third straight time."
5 for Good: Suffolk SEED program helps local small businesses
When Manny Gonzalez and Alvis Objio opened Crown Legends in Boston’s South End in 2022, it was a dream come true.
A One Health trial design to accelerate Lassa fever vaccines
Nature Medicine - We propose an interdisciplinary framework to address the considerable challenges that are restricting the development of vaccines for zoonotic diseases with epidemic potential.
The Many-Sprites Interpretation Of Amiga Mechanics
The invention of sprites triggered a major shift in video game design, enabling games with independent moving objects and richer graphics despite the limitations of early video gaming hardware. As …
Women Who Live Alone Are Sharing The Things They Do To Help Them Feel Safer In Their Home
"If someone were dumb enough to break in, they would be leaving in a body bag."
Topological photonics for single-photon sources
Light: Science & Applications - Topological photonics for single-photon sources
‘Rot in hell’: Trump post reignites feud with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters
Heading into the New Year, President Donald Trump said he would like Gov. Jared Polis and others in Colorado to “rot in hell.” The object of the president’s ire is Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk convicted of state crimes for a data breach at his office. Polis, along with other Colorado officials, has defended […]
Bringing a local community approach to Colorado health policy
Health policy is not always a straightforward topic of discussion. There are many aspects to the complex health care system we’re used to. When issues arise at the national level, disagreement and dueling press conferences can slow progress and constructive results that build a better future. When you bring these subjects into communities you’ll find […]
Digital twins for self-driving chemistry laboratories
Nature Computational Science - Digital twins of self-driving chemistry laboratories may help reduce reliance on costly real-world experimentation and enable the testing of hypothetical automated...
Jack White slams Republican congressman for sharing A.I. video and 'bullying'
Jack White has condemned Republican congressman Tim Burchett for sharing an A.I. video of the musician calling Trump supporters fascists, as well as 'grade school bullying' about his physical appearance: 'Embarrassing.'
Denver Broncos power rankings around the web for Week 18
Here is how the number one-seeded Denver Broncos are positioned in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 18.
Inside the rise, fall, and resurrection of Toys R Us, the chain that once commanded a quarter of the toy market
Toys R Us has been the subject of multiple revival efforts since it ended operations in 2018.
Physicists stirred up controversy with scientific cooking tips in 2025
Cacio e pepe pasta and boiled eggs were the subjects of meticulous studies aiming to help cooks achieve perfection, but the reimagined recipes weren't always well-received
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.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.
Sports make up 96 of top 100 telecasts in 2025, tying an all-time record
Sports will account for 96 of the 100 most-watched shows of 2025, which is tied with 2023 for a record number and up from 87 during an Olympic and election year in 2024.
Entertainment and media industries shed a whopping 17K jobs in 2025
US-based media companies spanning television, film, digital publishing and broadcast announced 17,163 job cuts through November, up 18% from 2024.
An open science resource for accelerating scalable digital health research in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions
Nature Neuroscience - This paper describes the Simons Sleep Project, an open resource designed to accelerate research into the sleep and daily behaviors of autistic children using synchronized...
Trump says he might sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for ‘gross incompetence’
It isn’t clear what specific claims could be brought against Powell or when.
Where Alabama sits in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after holiday break
Nate Oats' Alabama Crimson Tide will start SEC play against the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Here's wher the Tide are ranked.
Citrus Burn Cited in Scientific Discussion of Metabolic Health and Dietary Support
Citrus Burn is discussed in the context of consumer and scientific discourses with wider discussions on the topic of metabolic health, dietary supplements, and wellness decision-making Citrus Burn Citrus Burn New York City, NY, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dietary supplements positioning, understanding, and appraisal by the general population have become a subject of consumer reporting and scientific debate as interest in metabolic health and weight-related wellness and in the role dietary
The healing power of music
A musical team at Michigan Medicine debuts a musical album they produced to help bring comfort to patients in the hospital.
Politics were predictably unpredictable
We asked a handful of geopolitical questions last year. It wasn’t your strongest subject.
Week 17 Booms and Busts: Star RBs showcase intense highs and brutal lows that fantasy championship matchups can bring
Jean-Gabriel Pageau with a Goal vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
ACC Roundup – One More Day Of Non-Conference Action
Three lame games before conference play begins in earnest.