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Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor

Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.

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Jan 16 • 9:22 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Trump Announces Members for Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Including Rubio and Kushner

The president also tapped a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force that will be deployed to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza.

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Jan 16 • 8:06 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Marana voters seek to decide on entertainment district tax breaks

MARANA, Ariz. (KVOA) – A community discussion is unfolding in Marana as residents rally to determine the future of corporate tax incentives in their town. According to a press release,

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Jan 16 • 7:07 PM EST • Entertainment • kvoa.com
How ICE Tensions and Immigration Politics Could Shape 2026 Midterm Elections

Three reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms.

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Jan 16 • 7:01 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
WATCH: Trump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions

“Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”

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Jan 16 • 6:32 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission

After 167 days in space, the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will hold a news conference at 2:15 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the agency’s

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Jan 16 • 6:18 PM EST • Science • nasa.gov
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week

More than 500 people are in a 21-day quarantine and about 200 are "actively infected." The largest current outbreak in the U.S. has spread to at least three other states.

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Jan 16 • 5:33 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Funding cut reversal leaves Metro Detroit mental health and addiction treatment programs in flux
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Jan 16 • 5:06 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go : The NPR Politics Podcast

There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump administration is using social media content to sway public opinion & influence governance, and what our panelists can't stop thinking about this week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and political reporters Stephen Fowler & Jude Joffe-Block.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.

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Jan 16 • 4:52 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Alaska kicks off billion-dollar effort to ‘transform’ rural health care

Alaska is set to receive $273 million per year for five years from the program, created as part of President Trump's spending- and tax-cut law passed this summer.

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Jan 16 • 4:50 PM EST • Health • alaskapublic.org
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Florida House passes bill requiring all employers to use E-Verify

The bill marks an expansion of current state law, which only applies to private employers with 25 or more employees.

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Jan 16 • 4:45 PM EST • Politics • mynews13.com
Ralph Fiennes in the “28 Years Later” sequel, “Riot Women”, and David Byrne's cover of 'Drivers License' top this week's Must List

"Dandelion Is Dead" and "Masquerade" round out our picks for the weekend of Jan. 16.

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Jan 16 • 4:44 PM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
Feds cut, then reinstated, mental health grants. What's left? Anxiety.

Lawmakers working on 2026 bills had recently increased dollars to mental health and addiction recovery programs.

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Jan 16 • 4:38 PM EST • Health • jsonline.com
GW reveals a whole plastic Adeptus Custodes army for Horus Heresy that makes the 40k minis look like trash

The new Horus Heresy Adeptus Custodes miniatures are so far ahead of the Warhammer 40,000 models they've completely replaced them.

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Jan 16 • 4:15 PM EST • Technology • wargamer.com
LGBTQ bills fly under the radar amid Legislative focus on taxes, immigration and (eventually) redistricting

The result is a collection of proposals sitting quietly outside the Session’s brightest spotlight.

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Jan 16 • 4:13 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment Adds Bryan Oh As EVP, Announces Expansion With Opening Of New York Office

Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment is expanding its presence on the East Coast, opening a New York office and adding two key executives to its team.

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Jan 16 • 3:55 PM EST • Entertainment • deadline.com
Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Could Complicate Prosecution

Considering Reiner's extensive history of mental health disorders, his lawyers could look to a not guilty by reason of insanity defense or argue that he's guilty of a lesser crime.

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Jan 16 • 3:48 PM EST • Health • hollywoodreporter.com
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Trump set to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor after ‘political prosecution’

Wanda Vázquez Garced, who accepted plea deal over campaign finance violation, endorsed Trump in 2020

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Jan 16 • 3:48 PM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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GovTony Evers signs executive order to alleviate Wisconsin energy shortage

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he signed an executive order to extend the energy emergency in Wisconsin.

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Jan 16 • 3:40 PM EST • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Broncos Can Exploit Three Bills Weaknesses in the Divisional Round

The Bills move forward once more. Escaping Jacksonville with a thrilling 27-24 victory and giving fans heart palpitations, Josh Allen aims to do it again in Mile High. However, is his magic enough to overcome the fiery Denver defense that leads the NFL in sacks? If the Broncos want to beat the reigning MVP, they must exploit […] The post Broncos Can Exploit Three Bills Weaknesses in the Divisional Round appeared first on The Lead.

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Jan 16 • 3:39 PM EST • Sports • theleadsm.com
Downtown Peoria business needs 'your help more than ever' to stay open

The downtown business said without the support of customers "our doors will permanently close."

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Jan 16 • 3:24 PM EST • Business • pjstar.com
Homeland Security audits Hennepin Healthcare employee records

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is auditing Hennepin Healthcare’s employment records, causing fear among employees that the agency is looking for undocumented workers.

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Jan 16 • 3:10 PM EST • Health • sahanjournal.com
Trump pushes for emergency electricity auction, underlining the difficult politics of rising utility prices and AI

The White House is reportedly set to announce a new action today that will attempt to make Big Tech companies "pay their own way" — as President Trump put it earlier this week — when it comes to energy consumption in the years ahead.

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Jan 16 • 3:10 PM EST • Politics • finance.yahoo.com
A Look At Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

Recent share performance and context Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) has recently drawn investor attention after a 1 day return of 1.4%, capping a month gain of 17.7% and a past 3 months decline of 13.3%. Those short term moves sit against a year total return of 41.3% decline and a 5 year total return of 91.9% decline, raising questions about how current pricing lines up with the company’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ubisoft Entertainment. At a share price of €6.89, Ubisoft...

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Jan 16 • 3:08 PM EST • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
A "Space Marine-Killer," Custodes, pirates, and everything else revealed at the New Year Warhammer Preview 2026

Chaos Space Marines take on Prince Yriel's Aeldari, and more

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Jan 16 • 2:51 PM EST • Technology • gamesradar.com
Ford announces Mustang Dark Horse SC to compete in 2027 - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

%%title%% %%sep%% %%title%% The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Ford Racing announced in a Thursday livestream.

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Jan 16 • 2:49 PM EST • Technology • jayski.com
Becker’s Hospital Review Recognizes Three NYC Health + Hospitals Nursing Leaders on 2025 “CNOS To Know” List - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Nursing Executive Natalia Cineas, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County Chief

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Jan 16 • 2:38 PM EST • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Women accused of running prostitution business at Chandler massage parlor
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Jan 16 • 2:34 PM EST • Business • fox10phoenix.com
The two things AMD subtly revealed at CES that actually excite me

Socketed laptop chips and Strix Halo affordability!

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Jan 16 • 2:25 PM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Why Trump accepting Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize is no laughing matter

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s presentation Thursday of her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump was instant fodder for ridicule among Trump’s opponents.

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Jan 16 • 2:24 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Gov. Stein, health leaders host town hall on new rural health program

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, alongside state health leaders, will hold a virtual town hall Friday to discuss the new Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Jan 16 • 2:10 PM EST • Health • wlos.com
Trump thanks Iran for not following through on executions of political prisoners

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.

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Jan 16 • 2:03 PM EST • Politics • wral.com
How Betting Took Over Sports

The reporter Danny Funt discusses his new book, “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.”

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Jan 16 • 2:00 PM EST • Sports • newyorker.com
Mental health grant cuts—and prompt reversal—sow confusion in Alabama

Alabama's mental health care network was thrown into confusion as federal grants were canceled and then restored in a period of 24 hours.

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Jan 16 • 1:59 PM EST • Health • al.com
Lina Teixeira won’t seek re-election, Sam Wilson expected to file to replace her

Wilson is currently a staffer for U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.

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Jan 16 • 1:55 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
I built a Steve Jobs custom GPT to help make my business decisions

Solopreneur Yesim Saydan shares how she trained over 17 custom GPT workers and a Steve Jobs—inspired custom GPT to work for her consultancy agency.

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Jan 16 • 1:50 PM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Gold Medal Dreams? Learn Olympic Sports in Greater Boston

Check out these local (and not so local) venues where adults can try Winter Olympics sports such as skating, curling, snowboarding, and more.

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Jan 16 • 1:45 PM EST • Sports • wgbh.org
2026 All-Army Sports

Think you can MAKE THE CUT? Soldier-Athletes and Coaches - Apply for the All-Army Sports Program and compete in a sport against the other services!

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Jan 16 • 1:33 PM EST • Sports • armymwr.com
Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners

President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for canceling the executions of more than 800 political prisoners.

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Jan 16 • 1:24 PM EST • Politics • news4jax.com
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New public health facility opens in Wake County with modern features, expanded services

The new facility on Swinburn Street has a design focused on improving efficiency and enhancing the patient experience.

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Jan 16 • 12:35 PM EST • Health • abc11.com
Newsom, Lurie to discuss homelessness and mental health crisis in San Francisco

Gov. Gavin Newsom will join San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and other officials to discuss the homelessness and mental health crisis.

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Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Valuation After Live Event Momentum And New Technology Leadership

Event snapshot and why Sphere Entertainment is on investors’ radar Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is in focus after strong live event momentum around its Wizard of Oz production, fresh sponsorship deals, and the appointment of Felicia Yue as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the Sphere division. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. Sphere Entertainment’s share price has been volatile, with a 10.22% 1 month share price return and a 64.29% 3 month share price...

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Jan 16 • 12:30 PM EST • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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‘Today’ Hosts Crack Up Over Question John Mellencamp Asked Al Roker

Craig Melvin's jaw dropped at what rocker said.

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Jan 16 • 12:26 PM EST • Entertainment • cbs19news.com
Louisiana takes affirmative action statement out of hiring policy after Trump executive order

Responding to an executive order by President Donald Trump, Louisiana has removed affirmative action programs from its hiring policy.

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Jan 16 • 12:10 PM EST • Politics • nola.com
College Football Playoff Predictions: Indiana's X-Factor Is Curt Cignetti

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his analysis and prediction ahead of Monday night's CFP national title game.

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Jan 16 • 12:08 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
JPMorgan's Newest Division Wants to Help Your Small Business Raise Money

The investment bank is assembling a new team focused on equity raises and M&A.

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Jan 16 • 11:44 AM EST • Business • inc.com
Why a 5G Network Is Mission Critical for Every Business

Experts from T-Mobile share how fast, dependable networks can power new high-tech solutions, enhance security, and keep growing companies competitive.

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Jan 16 • 11:41 AM EST • Business • inc.com
Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.

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Jan 16 • 11:11 AM EST • Health • news.ohio.edu
Trump Threatens to Hit Countries that Oppose His Greenland Takeover With Tariffs

The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security.

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Jan 16 • 11:06 AM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now

In this month’s picks, hijacked bullet trains, comet creatures and time loops in the British countryside.

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Jan 16 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • nytimes.com
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.

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Jan 16 • 11:00 AM EST • Science • latimes.com
Ford Racing announces Mustang Dark Horse SC will make NASCAR debut in 2027

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will make its debut in the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2027 season, Ford Racing announced Thursday.

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Jan 16 • 10:56 AM EST • Technology • nascar.com
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.

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Jan 16 • 10:55 AM EST • Politics • jsonline.com
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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.

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Jan 16 • 10:14 AM EST • Science • klcc.org
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Trump economist Kevin Hassett: 'We're looking at one of the best years we've ever seen'

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to outline President Donald Trump’s sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting credit card interest and boosting economic growth.

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Jan 16 • 9:33 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Trump, advisers to hold roundtable on rural health care

Rural communities have feared the impact Medicaid cuts will have on health care.

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Jan 16 • 9:29 AM EST • Health • newsnationnow.com
QubicaAMF expands OneSource Partner Network with ARCO/Murray National Construction’s sports & entertainment team

RICHMOND, Va. — QubicaAMF today announced that ARCO/Murray National Construction, a national design-builder with a dedicated sports and entertainment group, has joined QubicaAMF OneSource™, a curat…

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Jan 16 • 9:24 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
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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.

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Jan 16 • 9:13 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
How I built a $1 million a year business - and helped my parents retire

When he was 15 years old, Tuan Le, vowed he would help his parents retire after his family emigrated from Vietnam to Toronto, Canada in 2015. 10 years later, his social video production company, ShortsCut is bringing in over $1 million USD a year in sales. Tuan kept his word and now pays for his parents' rent and living expenses so that they no long have to work full time.

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Jan 16 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • cnbc.com
Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts

The proposed ballot measure would fund research grants as federal grant freezes threaten California labs and universities.

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Jan 16 • 9:00 AM EST • Science • sfstandard.com
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon

The Hill’s SVP of Editorial, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in Whole Hog Politics. Sign up for the Whole Hog Politics w…

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Jan 16 • 8:21 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
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.

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Jan 16 • 8:15 AM EST • Business • courier-journal.com
Scouting the Enemy: Buffalo Bills

The Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round. Here is a deeper look at Denver’s postseason opponent.

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Jan 16 • 8:00 AM EST • Sports • milehighreport.com
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science

Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.

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Jan 16 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
Controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors'

A controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors' as the actor appears to insinuate Colton Underwood is a good liar because he hid being gay.

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Jan 16 • 7:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ew.com
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Why Jenrick’s Reform Defection Fractures UK Political Right

The dramatic sacking of a senior Conservative and his defection hours later to Nigel Farage's Reform UK all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right, confirming the next general election as the most widely contested in decades. Some Tories had held out hopes they could forge a pact with the insurgent Reform party that has rapidly eclipsed them in voter affections. The fallout from leader Kemi Badenoch's shock decision to fire her rival Robert Jenrick on Thursday put that further from reach. Our UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joined Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Jan 16 • 6:39 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent

Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.

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Jan 16 • 6:07 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
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.

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Jan 16 • 6:03 AM EST • Health • jsonline.com
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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

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Jan 16 • 5:46 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Will Bengals cut free-agent addition after just one season?

Will the Bengals see the cap savings possible and cut a recent signing?

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Jan 16 • 5:31 AM EST • Sports • bengalswire.usatoday.com
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities

Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.

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Jan 16 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
‘Resetting’ the GOP health care vision

President Donald Trump released his health care affordability plan Thursday — a sweeping blueprint pressuring Congress to cement many of his executive actions into law.

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Jan 16 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • politico.com
Three takeaways from Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona

Barcelona made it through to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey after securing a hard-fought 2-0 win over Racing Santander away at Estadio El Sardinero.Having had a slow start to the game, the Cata...

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Jan 16 • 4:49 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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.

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Jan 16 • 3:00 AM EST • Technology • npr.org
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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

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Jan 16 • 1:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in Sports and Entertainment District

In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government Jan. 15.

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Jan 16 • 1:00 AM EST • Entertainment • communityimpact.com
ChatGPT's AI Health-Care Push Has a Fatal Flaw

OpenAI and Anthropic have both announced big plans to enter healthcare, with a consumer-focused tool called ChatGPT Health and a version of the chatbot Claude that can help clinicians figure out a diagnosis and write medical notes. Notably absent from this flurry of announcements is Google. Its Gemini chatbot is one of the most popular and capable, so why not jump into the lucrative health market too? Perhaps because Google knows from experience that such an effort can backfire spectacularly.

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Jan 15 • 11:30 PM EST • Health • bloomberg.com
Rockford small business owners weigh in as U.S. Chamber outlines economic outlook for 2026

As national business leaders gathered in Washinton D.C Thursday for the 2026 State of American Business Address, the message says the future of American business must be growth oriented, market driven and future focused.

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Jan 15 • 11:21 PM EST • Business • wifr.com
At rural health convention, Outside companies rush to claim a share of Alaska’s funding

Representatives from 20 health technology companies traveled to Alaska to discuss the state’s $272 million in rural health funding.

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Jan 15 • 10:36 PM EST • Health • adn.com
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Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises
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Jan 15 • 10:29 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Gov. Stein to discuss rural health improvements at virtual town hall

Governor Josh Stein, along with other state officials, will host a virtual town hall on Friday, Jan. 16, to discuss North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation

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Jan 15 • 8:57 PM EST • Health • wlos.com
110-year-old Portland grocer struggles to stay in business: 'We want to give our customers everything that we used to'
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Jan 15 • 8:38 PM EST • Business • kgw.com
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team

In a lawsuit, the ex-wife of Ms. Sinema’s onetime staff member accused her of showering him with gifts and breaking up their marriage.

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Jan 15 • 8:12 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
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?

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Jan 15 • 8:00 PM EST • Health • detroitnews.com
Lurie upbeat in first State of City

Mayor says focus on SF problems key to trajectory.

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Jan 15 • 7:57 PM EST • Politics • sfexaminer.com
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.

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Jan 15 • 7:37 PM EST • Health • kcci.com
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Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises
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Jan 15 • 7:17 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts

The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.

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Jan 15 • 7:12 PM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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A deadly chemical frozen in ice may have sparked life on Earth

Hydrogen cyanide, a toxic chemical, may have helped spark the chemistry that led to life. When frozen, it forms crystals with highly reactive surfaces that can drive unusual chemical reactions, even in extreme cold. These reactions could produce more reactive molecules that pave the way for life’s basic ingredients. The findings suggest frozen worlds may be more chemically active than once thought.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
The New Year Preview – All-new Legio Custodes Revealed

The Emperor unsheathes his talons.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Technology • warhammer-community.com
Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science

The transfer student is among the first graduates from VCU’s accelerated master’s program, and she is heading way out west to work as a DNA analyst.

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • news.vcu.edu
Kirk Nahra Authors an Article on "Privacy and Security Law for Business Lawyers"

WilmerHale Partner Kirk Nahra examines the expanding and increasingly complex patchwork of U.S. privacy and security regulations in his recently published article, “Privacy and Security Law for Business Lawyers.”

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Jan 15 • 7:00 PM EST • Business • wilmerhale.com
Trump’s health plan puts the blame on industry for high costs

The president is jettisoning the GOP’s corporate allies in a bid to inoculate his party from voters stressed by the cost of living.

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Jan 15 • 6:48 PM EST • Health • politico.com
Patrick Mahomes hopes to be ready for Week 1 after torn ACL, wants Chiefs to get back to 'winning culture'
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Jan 15 • 6:38 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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.'

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Jan 15 • 6:31 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Beloved Gino's Pizza closes after nearly 40 years serving Downtown Brooklyn community

After 40 years of service, the institution known as Gino's Pizza has closed, and long-time customers are devastated.

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Jan 15 • 6:31 PM EST • Business • abc7ny.com
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US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.

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Jan 15 • 6:17 PM EST • Science • reuters.com
Let's Debate: What to Keep and Change in the College Football Playoff Format

FOX Sports' college football writers discuss what to keep and what to change after two years of the current College Football Playoff layout.

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Jan 15 • 6:16 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government

Ukrainian authorities seized stacks of U.S. dollars during raids targeting former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who allegedly planned to bribe lawmakers

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Jan 15 • 6:02 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan

Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.

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Jan 15 • 5:56 PM EST • Health • ctmirror.org