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Letters to the Editor: Some people will always find a way to downplay the importance of science
'Periodically, I’ve had chats with neighbors about the heat. Most of the talks have been thoughtful, but some have veered into cuckoo territory,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Laughter and heart abound in Lewis and Young Entertainment's latest
Some friends might walk the plank for you. The friends in "Always a Bridesmaid," opening Jan. 23 at the Valerie Theatre, have vowed something nearly as dangerous — they'll walk
Who's raising the most money in the wide open Wisconsin governor race?
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley lead their primaries for governor in fundraising heading into 2026, new reports show.
Lego's new Legend of Zelda set lets you build Ocarina of Time's big battle
Link, Zelda, and Ganon square off in Lego and Nintendo's latest collab
The Eugene Science Center plans to open an outdoor park to expand their exhibit space
The Eugene Science Center has been operating with the same 11,000 square foot space since moving to its current building in 1980. The center is planning to double its capacity with an Outdoor Science Park expansion this summer.
7 products at CES 2026 I'd buy as soon as they'd take my money
With the Las Vegas trade show done and dusted, here are the products that impressed me the most - enough to make me reach for my wallet.
Most hated sports teams: Where do billion-dollar LA Dodgers rank?
Dodgers' signing of another top free agent drives the rest of baseball crazy. But are they the most hated?
Sony, Anker, and other headphones have a serious Google Fast Pair security vulnerability
It’s a good time to make sure your wireless headphones are updated.
Roane State health science campus opens Jan. 20
The first students will attend spring classes at the $75 million Knox Regional Health Science Education Center, and visitor tours are scheduled.
Why Trump’s pitiful new health care ‘plan’ is even worse than it appears
The White House’s health care gambit isn’t just a sham, it also diverts the process from an actually helpful solution.
Stitching together two legacy businesses
When Wilmington landmark Rush Uniform announced in mid-December they were closing after more than 60 years in business, many in the community were surprised and saddened, but in to the
LMPD responds to shooting in Central Business District. What we know
According to MetroSafe, the shooting occurred near the intersection of South Brook and East Gray streets around 6:30 a.m. Jan. 16.
Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside his healthcare plan
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to stop protests happening in Minneapolis. And, the president unveils what he calls a new healthcare plan.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
Asus now claims it’s not dropping the RTX 5070 Ti amid memory shortages
The GPU market is a mess again
Molly Moylan combines service, science and community impact
For Elon University student Molly Moylan '26, service is not just something she does on campus, but it is deeply rooted in the community she calls home. As a full time resident of Alamance County,...
What's the Point of Philosophy?
Does science really have nothing to say about the nature of consciousness?
What the Anti-Trans Movement Doesn’t Understand About Women's Sports
Outside the Supreme Court, a movement claiming to protect women’s sports exposed its own ignorance of them.
College football's 10 best transfer classes so far: The rich get richer
While there will be more additions after Friday's deadline to enter, here are the best transfer classes, starting with Indiana, LSU and Texas Tech.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
NFL divisional predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every playoff game
Microsoft Copilot AI was near-perfect predicting the results of the NFL's wild-card weekend. Will it repeat its success in the divisional round?
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.
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Why is Sweetgreen's business wilting?
Sweetgreen, the Los Angeles-based salad and lunch bowl chain, reported a same-store sales decline of 9.5% in November.
Top two executives at City & Guilds placed on leave
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
2026 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for top picks ahead of divisional round
Just eight teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl 60. The remainder will be looking ahead to the offseason and the 2026 NFL Draft.
I'm not sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons' busted megaphone and other Switch 2 bits are worth £4.19, but 3.0's a welcome nudge back into Nintendo's lovely world
I cannot begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to hoisting megaphone and bellowing insults at Chops from hal…
This engineering firm turned wires and poles into a $500M business: "The grid is transforming."
"When the grid was built and regulations were written, it was to manage power delivery to schools, homes, business and factories. It wasn't shipping solar power across four states. We can be essential because we understand the engineering, labor and capital needs for projects like that."
A $5M university expansion, new tropical disease vaccine and more Louisiana health notes
Here's the latest Louisiana health news.
Top Jeff Landry aide who shaped New Orleans policies is leaving to start a consulting firm
The staffer is likely to advise Gov. Jeff Landry in a political capacity on his duties as President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
VT veterans with disabilities join 28th annual winter sports clinic
Here are the Vermont vets who took part in this year's event — and a bit about how the winter sports can help veterans with disabilities.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set leaks, and Ganon looks fierce
The recently teased Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set has leaked.
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government
The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cricket, motor racing and futsal?
High school basketball: Tuesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
The 4 most stunning things about Kyle Tucker's Dodgers deal
Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers is a deal that should reverberate for years. What's the most shocking part?
Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the economist Heather Boushey about why a fight with Wall Street might be one the president regrets
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Fifteen years after laying the groundwork for casting, Netflix has pulled the plug on the technology, but there’s still life left in second-screen playback control.
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
The Science Center of Iowa is launching a new interactive exhibit on artificial intelligence, opening to the public on January 16.
Illinois sports betting plummets after tax implementation
Between September 2024 and September 2025, there were five million fewer wagers placed in Illinois, which is a 15% decrease in sports betting statewide.
Kyle Tucker to sign with Dodgers as MLB's greatest team strikes again
Dodgers supercharge three-peat quest by signing Kyle Tucker to enormous contract.
NBC aims to make Sunday nights 'Must See TV' for sports
On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.
Riney: Better health should be Michigan’s next big investment
Did you know life expectancy in Detroit is lower than in parts of Mexico — even though the U.S. spends more than twice as much per person on healthcare?
Iowa man accused of impersonating health inspector at restaurant
A northwest Iowa man is facing charges for allegedly posing as a health inspector and threatening to close a restaurant in Cherokee.
Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
The White House said President Trump met with María Corina Machado to have 'frank and positive discussion about what’s taking place in Venezuela.'
Nick Reiner Was in a Yearlong Mental Health Conservatorship in 2020: Report
Nick Reiner reportedly was under a mental health conservatorship in 2020 and recently underwent a change in his medication due to side effects.
Kentucky health officials report first case of measles in 2026
Kentucky health officials have reported the first case of the measles in 2026.
Legendary Sells $150 Million Stake to Japanese Broadcast Giant TBS in Strategic Tie-Up
The broadcaster and 'Alice in Borderland' producer has ambitions to adapt Japanese IP for global audiences.
Kentucky health officials report state’s first measles case of 2026
Kentucky health officials have reported the state's first measles case of 2026.
Sports fans, shop these 10 must-have hardcover collector's books
Whether you're a fan of the NFL, NHL, NBA or other sports, the USA TODAY Store features photo book keepsakes for everyone. Shop the latest now.
Asus says it’s dropping the RTX 5070 Ti as the memory shortage squeezes supply
RAM shortages strike again
The 5 CES Products Everyone Won't Stop Talking About on CNET
We saw it all at CES, from laundry-folding robots to sex bots. These are the five products that topped our headlines.
Venezuelan opposition leader visits White House. Here's how it went.
Maria Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela's opposition, has said she should lead the country. The White House doesn't seem to agree.
Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal during their Jan. 15 meeting.
What's in the Trump health care plan? White House releases blueprint.
Trump called on Congress to pass a series of measures aimed at lowering drug prices and health insurance costs in his long-awaited health care plan.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 16 #480
Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
Here's who Gov.-elect Sherrill picked to head NJ Health Department
Raynard Washington will take over a state Health Department that faces federal budget cuts that will affect health care and public health resources.
The long wait to change your Gmail address is now over
The green light we've been waiting for
Big problems in a big world : The NPR Politics Podcast
Between pledging support for protesters in Iran, calling once again for the U.S. annexation of Greenland, and meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, it's been a busy week for President Trump on the global stage. We look at why the White House wants to be involved in so many geopolitical issues despite the president's campaign pledges to be less invested in global affairs, and what outcomes the Trump administration wants in each location.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. 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 health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.
Opinion | Fear is bad for business. Minnesota leaders can’t stay silent.
"When a 17-year-old U.S. citizen is reportedly removed from his job because of the color of his skin and a major employer offers no response, people notice," the authors write.
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Months after Trump boasted of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in Congress
Will Democrats win the House in 2026? Analysis shows a strong chance.
The Cook Political Report shifted 18 races in Democrats' direction.
Kelly Oubre Jr. talks health, playing with brace in return to Sixers
Kelly Oubre Jr. discusses his health and playing with a brace on his knee in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Corewell Health launches donor registration tool; over 2,300 have signed up
Corewell Health patients can register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart, their online patient portal.
New bill aims to safeguard health care licensing in Delaware
A bill introduced in Delaware in early January aims to prevent nonhuman entities from receiving health care licenses. What this means
Comedian Joel Kim Booster marries video game producer Michael Sudsina: 'Never felt so certain'
'Fire Island' star Joel Kim Booster ties the knot with Riot Games producer Michael Sudsina. 'My wedding was the best day of my life, no contest,' the comedian says.
This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout
First look at Intrusion Logging
Florida State to host Next Level Youth Football League for first time
Florida State will host the Next Level Youth Football League for the first time, bringing flag football to Tallahassee.
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum
Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.
Dems demand DHS stop deporting visa applicants claiming to be crime victims
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers from DHS about protections for certain visa holders detained by ICE
GOP congressman splits with Trump over Greenland 'buffoonery'
In an interview, GOP Rep. Don Bacon slammed the president's efforts to take over Greenland, warning it could lead to his impeachment.
Latest sports gambling scandal involves Kent State 2024 home game
A 2024 men's basketball game between Kent State and Buffalo is included in the latest sports point-shaving scandal.
IndyCar's Long Beach race lifer transitioning to new role with Penske Entertainment
Jim Michaelian has been a part of the Grand Prix of Long Beach since its inception in 1975 and, after 51 years, will pass leadership to embark on a new journey.
UNH, Dartmouth hockey teams brace for big weekends
The nonconference games are over. For the UNH and Dartmouth men’s hockey teams, the regular-season schedule brings nothing but league contests the rest of the way, beginning with important ones
AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for
It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risks
Most Americans do not want US to acquire Greenland, polling says
As President Donald Trump ratchets up threats to take Greenland from Denmark, a series of polls say most Americans are not supportive of his efforts.
Pitbull will perform in Hershey with Lil Jon this summer
Mr. Worldwide will make his way to the countryside this summer.
Back in the saddle: Nathan Fletcher returns to politics as a statehouse lobbyist
The organization advocates for access to psychedelic-assisted therapies. Fletcher is a Marine Corps veteran who has discussed his struggles with PTSD — and the benefits he experienced from psychedelic treatments.
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
The open enrollment window ends Thursday in most states for plans that start in February.
See Sophie Turner transform into Lara Croft in new 'Tomb Raider' pic
Sophie Turner is stepping into the iconic role of Lara Croft in the first look at Phoebe Waller-Bridge's "Tomb Raider" TV series coming to Prime Video.
My 2026 Headphones Forecast Might Surprise You, but It's an Open Secret
CES 2026 was a little light on new headphones, but several open earbuds were announced, as companies bet that more people will transition away from noise-isolating buds to open designs.
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
Americans’ views on the impact of science on society
Democrats continue to be more likely than Republicans to say science has had a mostly positive effect on society.
Americans’ confidence in scientists
Most Americans say they trust scientists to act in the public’s best interests, though confidence is lower than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?
Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S. is faring.
24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored
For 24 hours, it was unclear which mental health and addiction programs would survive and who would still have jobs when the dust settled.
Gap Names Former Paramount Exec Pam Kaufman Entertainment Chief Amid “Fashiontainment” Push
The retailer will also open an L.A. office: "Fashion is entertainment, and today’s customers aren’t just buying apparel, they’re buying into brands that tell compelling stories and drive cultural conversations."
US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision