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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say
The most prominent son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, has been killed, sources close to the family, his lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi and Libyan media said on Tuesday.
New York Fed EHIs Reveal Small Business Struggles
A look at the New York Fed’s Economic Heterogeneity Indicators (EHIs), which have been expanded to include the performance of small businesses.
Conservatives Boycott All Forms Of Entertainment
WASHINGTON—Decrying the un-American nature of any activity intended to provide amusement or the slightest bit of diversion, conservatives across the country announced an immediate boycott Tuesday of all forms of entertainment. “The insidious liberal bias in music, movies, literature, and television is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Nashville, TN, resident Drew Cardona, one […]
Puppy Bowl to take center stage at Liberty Science Center on Super Bowl weekend event
The canine participants will come from The Seeing Eye of Morristown.
As Bill Cassidy allies attack Julia Letlow in U.S. Senate race, see what polls are showing
A Cassidy-affiliated super PAC launched an add criticizing “liberal Letlow.” She responded with a “mud alert” video.
Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
Carnival and Valentine's make for a creative mashup of upcoming events
Here's a look at what's happening at New Orleans libraries.
The 3 Big Unknowns About the EPA’s Biggest Climate Science Rollback Ever
What to watch for when the agency releases its final decision on the greenhouse gas endangerment finding.
Using generative AI to help scientists synthesize complex materials
Generative AI models have been used to create enormous libraries of theoretical materials that could help solve all kinds of problems. Now, scientists just have to figure out how to make them. In many ...
Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'
Expert Alex de Waal explains how the capture of Maduro, leaving his corrupt regime in place, is a 'crystalline example' of regime change in the new era
Alibaba to spend $431 million for Lunar New Year AI push as chatbot war heats up
Alibaba said on Monday it will spend 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to attract users to its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday, heating up a race between China's largest tech firms.
What Texas Democrats' Shocking Win Means for the 2026 Election
Taylor Rehmet’s victory over Leigh Wambsganss in a state Senate special election was low turnout, but the numbers send a message.
Lord Wallace of Tankerness obituary
Influential Liberal and Lib Dem politician who served as Scotland’s deputy first minister from the outset of devolution
Black women’s health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism — here’s how institutions should move forward
Research reveals that the enduring legacy of racism in medicine contributes to suboptimal communication and poor quality care for women.
Jim Cramer Discuses Halliburton’s (HAL) Infrastructure Business
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Oil and gas exploration equipment provider Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)’s shares, like those of its peer SLB, have also performed well recently. They are up by 28.8% over the past year and by 13% year-to-date. […]
US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
The US will no longer participate in the WHO’s global influenza monitoring system – a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths.
From a recalibration in Minnesota to an Epstein files release: Inside the Trump administration’s chaotic week
For a brief moment following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, President Donald Trump appeared to recalibrate.
Pacers actively seeking starting-caliber center on trade market
Pacers actively seeking starting-caliber center on trade market
Commentary: Catherine O'Hara remembered in 10 indelible roles
The Canadian actor was a versatile performer whose decades-long career took her from a comedy troupe to box office and television hits.
How liberals lost the internet
In the first part of our series on digital politics, we look at how centrists have lost ground fighting disinformation – when the real battle is over emotion and attention, says digital media academic Robert Topinka
Communities unite to address stigma and discrimination affecting people with neglected tropical diseases
Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that millions of people living with NTDs continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated mental health conditions. Under the rallying theme "Unite. Act. Eliminate.", WHO and partners urge governments to integrate mental health care into NTD elimination efforts, ensuring that no one is left behind in pain or isolation.
Hampton Town Meeting preview: Voters to weigh ICE pact, business trash
Should the town budget and proposed money articles gain approval, a homeowner with a $600,000 property will see a $301.24 increase in their tax bill.
Alibaba to merge with China's Zelos on $2 billion robovan business, WSJ reports
Alibaba's logistics arm plans to merge its autonomous-driving unit Cainiao with China's Zelos Technology, forming a new entity valued at approximately $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Alibaba Teams Up With Zelos on $2 Billion Robovan Business
Alibaba’s logistics arm is merging its autonomous-driving unit with Chinese robovan specialist Zelos Technology.
Can We Protect Science?
Can We Protect Science? It was a burning question at the World Economic Forum last week.
‘A sacred space of healing’: Church of Jesus Christ transforms health center in Liberia
A health center in Liberia was in ruins until it was transformed into “a sacred space of healing” through a project funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.
UNC basketball projected a Top-5 Seed in USA TODAY Sports bracketology
UNC is playing NCAA Tournament-caliber basketball right now. USA TODAY Sports gives the Tar Heels a Top 5 Regional seed in its latest bracketology.
Paranoid WhatsApp users rejoice: Encrypted app gets one-click privacy toggle
: Meta also replaces a legacy C++ media-handling security library with Rust
Social media's mental health reckoning
Meta and YouTube face a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm young people.
Congress Should Prioritize Transparency and Accessibility in Live Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2026 The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Hickenlooper Ranking Member Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Membe, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
Launch of the United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)
A new United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) has been officially launched to strengthen coordination and collective voice across global, regional and country levels. Established as a light-touch platform, the Working Group aims to align advocacy efforts, share evidence and political intelligence, and coordinate key messages and moments in support of EWENE-CSA priorities and the broader MNCH agenda.
HDUs help deliver quality and cost improvements, Medicaid leaders say
Melissa Kotrys of the Contexture health information exchange previews her HIMSS26 panel session exploring how health data utility capabilities support Medicaid and public health objectives.
In downtown Wilmington, Live Oak shutting down inclusive small business center
Live Oak Bank is turning Channel off. Described by Live Oak as an inclusive small business center, Channel opened in November 2021 to serve as a free resource for small business owners, helping numerous minority-owned and other small businesses from its headquarters downtown at 106 Market St. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to bring Channel ... to a close at the end of this month. Live Oak determined that the needs of Wilmington’s small business community have evolved. Since Channel opened, the local small business ecosystem has grown significantly, with many strong organizations now offering education, technical assistance and community programming for entrepreneurs," stated Claire Parker, managing director of corporate communications for Live Oak Bank, in an email Monday. "With those resources firmly in place, Live Oak is refocusing on what we do best – providing banking and financing solutions that help small businesses grow and thrive." Channel's demise also resulted in the elimination of two positions – those of Channel's director, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, and Atiba Johnson, the certified professional business advisor (CPBA) at Channel. On Monday, Clinton-Quintana, who was elected to the Wilmington City Council in November, said of her immediate plans after Channel: "I will continue my work serving the public while I look for other full-time opportunities." She said Channel "served over 1,000 small business owners in the greater Wilmington area, as well as some of the surrounding areas, such as Brunswick and Pender. A lot of folks had reached out to us needing those resources because they were free, and we were able to assist them in that capacity." Johnson said he will be devoting his time to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, which is not affiliated with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The minority chamber is celebrating its launch from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilmington Sportsman Club, 1111 Castle St., Wilmington. Johnson, the founder and executive director of the new chamber, said about 50 businesses are on board to join the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the new chamber "was established to foster growth, networking, and advocacy for underrepresented business owners. By providing essential resources and community engagement, the chamber aims to build a more inclusive and prosperous local economy." Johnson said the creation of the new chamber is in response to "lapses in funding, education, advocacy for minority businesses...Some of the things that are going on now just don't reach all the way down to those businesses." For Lynne Jones, owner of LJ Design Studio LLC, the loss of Channel also means a reduction in income. She had contracted with Channel to run the center's social media and to provide some marketing for small business owners. "It's pretty disappointing to hear that it is closing...it was a place to connect with other small business owners and collaborate. It was like a family for those of us who were there. If you had issues or things that you needed to talk through concerning your business, there was always someone there that you could sit down with and talk things through, recalibrate, and they set you off on your way to make that pivot and move in a different direction," Jones said Monday. She said she worked with many Channel participants creating their websites and will miss seeing the joy on their faces when those websites were up and running. Dawn McDowell, owner of Creatively Covered Co. LLC, credits Channel with helping her business grow and regrow after her social media pages were hacked and shut down in 2023. "Channel was a great resource for small businesses, for women-owned businesses, for minority-owned businesses; they provided a lot of assistance, especially when you needed it," McDowell said. "If it wasn't for Channel, I don't know if I'd be where I am now, in my business, and regrowing my business and even finding out about some of the certifications and things that were out there for small businesses that I just didn't know about ... because there was no one really sharing that information for small businesses, for minority- and women-owned businesses in particular." Parker said shutting down Channel was not part of an overall cost-cutting plan. She stated in the email, "Live Oak’s commitment to Wilmington remains strong. We are continuing to support entrepreneurs by focusing our efforts where we deliver the greatest value – through specialized banking and financing solutions aligned with our mission to be America’s small business bank." As for Channel's downtown office, Live Oak had leased the 5,000-square-foot space above Seabird restaurant in 2021. The bank’s lease for the office is up in March, Parker said.
Ron DeSantis predicts Donald Trump impeachment over immigration enforcement if House flips
People wanted aggressive actions against illegal immigrants, the Governor argues. For proof, look at how they voted in 2024.
Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism
Voters in places like Aliquippa and Braddock aren’t becoming more radical; they’re responding to decades of disinvestment and institutional failure.
Books that shaped a universe: Reiff reflects on science, curiosity and imagination
For more than five decades, Patricia Reiff has explored the forces that shape Earth’s place in space. But when the Rice professor of physics and astronomy took the stage Jan. 15 for Friends of Fondren Library’s Books That Shaped My World series, her focus shifted from spacecraft and data to the books and people that have influenced how she thinks, teaches and lives.
A Call to Action: Safeguarding SRHR in the UN80 Reform
As the UN advances discussions on UN80 reform, a proposal endorsed by 525 organizations outlines measures to safeguard sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) within any future UN configuration, reaffirming SRHR as central to gender equality, health, and sustainable development.
Steve Kerr, Breanna Stewart, Tyrese Haliburton, NBPA, Minnesota sports teams speak out after ICE fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti
Rick Scott calls for standing filibuster as fate of SAVE Act hangs in suspense
'We don't get to vote in another country.'
You don’t need to be a liberal to oppose Trump’s ICE
You just need to care about your own constitutional rights.
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
The liberal Western Mass. city where the left is eating its young — and old
The personal has always been political in Northampton, but rarely has local politics seemed so intensely personal.
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New destination in Chile offers a multi-zone fun for the whole family
New ICE warrant policy disregards a fundamental American right, experts say. Here’s what we know
With an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement memo that allows officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant, the Trump administration is seeking to usurp guardrails that are enshrined in the Fourth Amendment and have protected Americans’ civil liberties for centuries, experts in constitutional law and immigration policy told CNN.
Why do onions and chips keep washing up on England’s south coast? Here’s the science
When cargo falls into the sea, it becomes an accidental ocean currents experiment.
Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t
Scientists question whether alarming reports of plastic particles in human organs are accurate or the result of laboratory contamination.
Google's AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses
The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses.
‘Expertise’ shouldn’t be a bad word – expert consensus guides science and society
Expertise comes with training, experience and accreditation. And expert consensus is the best guide modern democracies have for making decisions about complicated challenges.
AFC championship: Sean Payton expects Jarrett Stidham to 'rip it' vs. Patriots, believes Broncos backup is a starting-caliber NFL QB
Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court signaled deep skepticism Wednesday that President Donald Trump had the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, with several conservative justices joining their liberal colleagues in posing pointed questions of the lawyer defending the president.
The Best and Worst States to Start a Business in 2026, Ranked
New data reveals where entrepreneurs have the greatest success and face the biggest challenges when starting a business in 2026.
January Xbox Update: Xbox Expands to Arm-based PCs, Game Save Sync Indicator, and More
Starting the new year, we have some new updates to help expand and improve how you play Xbox games.
The only thing limiting Taylor Swift’s popularity is partisan polarization
Although she’s the world’s reigning pop star, attitudes toward Swift are split markedly along both partisan and gender lines.
Starmer should resist calls to match Trump ‘tweet-for-tweet’, says Miliband
Britain’s position would be ‘much worse’ if PM took stronger line on US threats over Greenland, says energy secretary
Ed Miliband defends Starmer’s ‘calm’ response to Trump as world leaders amp up rhetoric
‘Keir Starmer’s leadership is absolutely right on this and I think at this stage, it’s about de-escalation and finding a way through this tricky situation,’ the energy secretary said
Measles Elimination Is a Public Health Vital Sign: We Are About to Code
Measles elimination status is in jeopardy in the US. Public health as an institution and the peoples’ health as a mission are in trouble.
Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides
A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party lines
The truth about health patches: can they really treat stress, spots and lost libido?
For three weeks, I wore stickers on my skin supposed to address all sorts of conditions. Are they a panacea, problem or performance?
Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?
Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia look stacked for next season, while Indiana will need to reload after winning the title.
What can we expect in American politics in 2026?
A year into Trump administration 2.0, here’s what The Advocate’s team expects for its second year.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of community events for this week. TODAY * Art Exhibit by Savannah Schroll Guz, Parkersburg Art Center * Rinse and Repeat, an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio, Parkersburg Art Center * Homeschooler Music Class, K-2, 10-11 a.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue * Box Frame Craft, ages 13+, 11 a.m., Marietta […]
How two acclaimed US films reveal the failures of leftwing revolutionary politics
It seems apt then that two films concerned with the failures of leftwing revolutionary politics should emerge almost simultaneously with Donald Trump’s resurgence.
AI in Science Research Boosts Speed, Limits Scope
New analysis suggests AI tools narrow the range of ideas explored
A new serif in town: Trump’s font culture war
Is the State Department shift from Calibri to Times New Roman just a ‘typographic dispute’, or the ‘latest battleground’ in the culture war?
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes
Academic publishing system often allows scientific errors to persist because it prioritises profit and prestige over timely correction.
The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 Users
Next gen weight-loss medications are powerful — but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk.
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
How Trump turned a January 6 death into the politics of ‘protecting women’
In the wake of the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump quickly took up the cause of a 35-year-old veteran named Ashli Babbitt.“Who killed Ashli Babbitt?” he asked in a one-sentence statement on July 1, 2021. “An innocent, wonderful, incredible woman, a military wom...
ICE agents detain Mounds View couple en route to ER
An early-morning trip to the ER turned into a nightmare for a Mounds View couple with Liborio Parral Ortiz shipped to Texas and the family blocked from access to the bedside of his wife by ICE agents and hospital staff.
This Clever DIY Gadget Uses Your Laptop's Old SSDs
How to reuse old laptop SSDs with M.2 NVMe enclosures. Reviewing Insignia, Sabrent, and Ugreen cases for 10Gbps external storage and portable game libraries.
After Renee Good’s Killing, Some Conservatives Scorn Liberal Women
Vocal Trump supporters are demonizing Renee Good, her partner and their allies, with some even using an acronym: AWFUL, or Affluent White Female Urban Liberal.
Trump declares 'we got men out of women's sports' as Supreme Court deliberates landmark cases
President Donald Trump highlighted his administration’s efforts to protect women's sports on Friday, saying the "transgender insanity is out of our schools and out of our lives."
Judge orders Anna’s Archive to delete scraped data; no one thinks it will comply
WorldCat operator hopes default judgment will convince web hosts to take action.
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
A left-wing, atheist reality-TV host from Oklahoma is one of the most popular liberal podcasters, channelling outrage with MAGA and with Democrats she views as complacent.
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative
LibreOffice is saving me money on an offline word processor, and it doesn't have Microsoft Copilot either.
Three business leaders to be inducted into Dothan Business Hall of Fame
Pat Thomas, William E. Stickler and Mark Saliba are earning recognition for their positive community impact through their businesses and practices.
The Politics Of Planetary Color
Color once taught us to see and value our planet. It now records how we are altering it.
Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
Fostering a sense of pride in local communities increases citizen participation, including, at a bare minimum, voting in municipal elections.
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
Tories and Lib Dems criticise Starmer’s ‘spinelessness’ after U-turn on digital ID
Ministers have rolled back central element of digital ID plans, possibly allowing people to use other forms of identification to prove their right to work
Trump says JP Morgan boss ‘wrong’ over Fed defence; Miliband hails record windfarm auction
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Pakistan ties up with crypto business of Donald Trump’s family; World Liberty Financial to explore stablecoins use - The Times of India
International Business News: Donald Trump’s family has just upped their stakes in Pakistan! World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s.
Fox News Host Schooled by Dem Rep on Basic Politics
Will Cain used a term that has long been viewed as an epithet for liberals.
What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics
Christian Reconstructionism, a little-known movement to rebuild society on biblical law, can often shape US debates over religion, politics and education.
Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Kidney Health in Obesity
Metabolic and bariatric surgery are associated with a reduced risk for adverse kidney outcomes in patients with obesity, regardless of type 2 diabetes status.
Mobile Health Unit at Forest Public Library
The Mobile Health Unit will be providing services at Forest Public Library. Request an appointment and get more information.
NASA Is Rolling Out Its Massive Moon Rocket This Week – How Do You Move Something That Weighs 80 Blue Whales?
It’s like moving 19 Statues of Liberty 6 kilometers.
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
Childhood Oral Health: An Overlooked Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults
Poor oral health during childhood is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease during adulthood, especially when disease is severe or worsened over time.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge released the following calendar of community events: TODAY * Hygge Club, adults, 11 a.m.-noon, South Parkersburg Public Library * Hyperfixation Book Club, ages 12-19, 4-6 p.m., Parkersburg Library, Emerson Avenue * Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library WEDNESDAY * Walking Through the Books, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library […]
n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
Activists press Georgia lawmakers to defend civil liberties
Liberal demonstrators headed to the Capitol to advocate for policy priorities during the first day of Georgia's 2026 legislative session.
Building Baton Rouge businesses: The library’s role in local growth
Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish Library The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is redefining what a modern public library can offer. Beyond traditional services, it provides an impressive suite of tools, training and resources tailored specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, making it a hub for innovation and local economic growth. “We’re writing […]