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Walmart’s New Better Care Digital Health Push Could Be A Game Changer For Walmart (WMT)
Earlier this month, Walmart launched Better Care Services, a digital health platform connecting customers to third-party urgent and behavioral care providers, nutrition tools, and discounted telehealth, while also expanding wellness assortments and hosting nationwide wellness events across nearly 4,600 pharmacies. At the same time, Walmart strengthened its technology focus by adding longtime tech leader Shishir Mehrotra to its board and broadening AI-powered, wellness-linked offerings that...
Accel Entertainment Evaluates Chicago Market Opportunities Following City’s VGT Announcement
CHICAGO, January 08, 2026--Accel Entertainment, (NYSE: ACEL) ("Accel" or "the Company"), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, is evaluating the potential to bring its distributed gaming and local entertainment model to the city of Chicago following recent public announcements regarding the possible introduction of Video Gaming Terminals ("VGT
5 years later, political divide still wide over Jan. 6
Siena University political science professor Leonard Cutler and New York law professor Jeffrey Wice discussed what it will take to bridge that divide.
The problem with blaming everything on inflammation
What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.
Trump’s controversial ballroom could actually solve a decades-long problem— and takes first formal steps for construction
President Donald Trump’s sprawling new East Wing ballroom project has attracted widespread controversy — but promises to solve a problem identified by first families and their social secretaries on both sides of the aisle for decades.
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
Samsung's low-cost Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G are finally starting their US rollouts
Despite their tardy releases, these new Galaxy A-series mid-rangers look pretty compelling.
Super Bowl 2026 survivor: Which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy based on five title trends?
Which team will win the most wide-open Super Bowl race ever?
Gigabyte Announce New OLED Monitors at CES 2026 Including a Glossy Tandem WOLED
Share this contentAlong with their MO34WQC36 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED monitor that we’ve covered separately, Gigabyte have also announced 3 other new OLED monitors at CES 2026. This includes a new 4th....[click link for more]
The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
On the heels of the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nícolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric around his desire to acquire Greenland, once again raising the prospect of military intervention, sparking fears across Europe and widespread condemnation.
I Just Saw the Wireless Body-Transmitting Network My Future Wearables Need
Ixana's Wi-R network could be a way to help smart glasses stream more reliably to a wide range of connected wearables, and after seeing a few demos, I'm eager to learn more.
This is (almost) definitely Samsung's Galaxy S26 announcement date
All the confusion surrounding the next Unpacked event may have been cleared by the world's most reliable leaker.
Calendar Pick: Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
Composed of veteran musicians Rob Keller (The Welfare Liners), Ben Reynolds (Chickasaw Mudd Puppies), Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz (Widespread Panic) and William Tonks (MrJordanMrTonks), Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry is an Athens-based band inspired by the sounds of acoustic rock, traditional folk, country and blues. As of late, the band has played several shows and is working on its album. In a bill presented by local promoter Aubrey Entertainment, the quartet will be performing alongside Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon. Seen sharing stages with artists like Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton and Shovels & Rope, Low is a folk musician whose sound has been compared to Americana acts like Jamey Johnson and Ryan Bingham, but the influence of artists like Tom […]
Audit of Minnesota DHS grant programs finds "widespread failures in oversight"
Ohio State WR Carnell Tate declares for 2026 NFL Draft
Another elite Ohio State wide receiver is headed to the NFL Draft.
You Love Your Ultrawide Gaming Monitor. What About an Ultrawide Gaming Laptop?
Lenovo brought a Legion gaming laptop to CES this year with a rollable OLED display that expands horizontally by six inches.
Audit finds widespread problems in DHS oversight of behavioral health grants
It comes as Minnesota is under scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.
Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term
In a major political shakeup, Gov. Tim Walz took himself out of the running for a third term as governor. The next day, a fiery Walz took questions about his final year in office.
The Capital Region’s startup support squad
Every startup needs a hype crew—and the Capital Region has a bench that’s building momentum. From investor matchmakers and campus-based incubators to statewide initiatives designed to keep good ideas from leaving Louisiana, this is the support squad helping founders turn big ideas into real companies. NexusLA A statewide initiative aimed at bolstering Louisiana’s technology and […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Strikes Development Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
The Black-ish star has struck a wide-ranging deal with the studio via her Joy Mill banner. Ross previously had a scripted overall deal with ABC Signature.
Trump freezes child care funding for Colorado, 3 other states
Colorado was swept up in a $10 billion federal child care funding freeze announced on Monday by the Trump administration, a move state officials said they learned about through media reports. The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funding for four states, including Colorado, citing reports of widespread fraud at child care centers […]
Trump stresses importance of midterms in speech to House GOP
In a wide-ranging speech over nearly 90 minutes, the president touted what he views as some of his biggest wins in office
Trump stresses importance of midterms in speech to House GOP
In a wide-ranging speech over nearly 90 minutes, the president touted what he views as some of his biggest wins in office
Marjorie Taylor Greene's puzzling political transformation, explained
Once a fierce advocate for Trump and his MAGA base, Greene has broken with the president and resigned from Congress. New Yorker writer Charles Bethea discusses Greene's past — and what may lie ahead.
Don't regulate modern small business tools out of reach
OPINION - Unnecessary regulations threaten the very systems that help small businesses weather seasonal economic swings. State leaders must work with small businesses and protect access to low-cost financial tools that fuel local economies statewide.
Dell unveils a massive 52-inch 6K ultrawide monitor at CES 2026
Dell unveils two worlds-first monitors at CES 2026.
First-Year Rural Health Fund Awards Range From Less Than $100 Per Rural Resident in Ten States to More Than $500 in Eight
This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states but wide variation in how much states will receive per rural resident.
Trump Family Businesses Rake in $4 Billion After His Reelection with Focus on AI, Crypto & Nuclear
Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump’s reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are “increasingly integrating their business empire” into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family’s self-enrichment for The Wall Street Journal. The coupling of Trump’s economic and political influence is raising major questions about conflicts of interest. “You have all of these different business interests in different areas in which the government regulates,” and this “proximity to power may help along some of these deals and the valuations at which they’re made.” We look at the Trumps’ cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial and the Trump Organization’s planned $6 billion merger with a firm hoping to build a nuclear fusion plant to power AI data centers with Uberti, who says such “very speculative, highly risky corners of financial markets” are key to the family’s investment strategy.
U.S. health officials reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children
U.S. health officials have announced major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases children are routinely protected against from 17 to 11.
Are 8(a) Small Business Preferences in Government Contracting at Risk? Increased Oversight Is Here
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently increased its oversight and enforcement of its 8(a) Business Development Program, including a program-wide audit requiring participating firms...
How the Increasingly Wide World of Sports Became the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of International Relations
More than 80 percent of sports diplomacy today is undertaken by non-government-credentialed “diplomats.” Ahead of the Olympics, SPS’s Lindsay Krasnoff explains what that means.
Salina Selected For Science on Screen Funding
The Salina Art Center Cinema has been selected as a recipient of the nationally recognized Science on Screen grant program. According to the organization, the Art Center Cinema is one of just 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community organizations nationwide awarded funding this year to present film screenings paired with expert-led discussions exploring science, technology, […]
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..
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS® Launches Streaming TV Solution For Small Businesses
/PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS® today announced the nationwide launch of its new streaming TV solution for small businesses, with plans to expand the...
Protecting Our Kids: Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Proposals to Protect Kids Online, Restrict AI Chatbots and Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Governor Hochul unveiled her first State of the State proposals, which will continue to build on her progress to keep New York’s kids safe online and combat the youth mental health crisis statewide.
Universal Music acquires 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing Bollywood production house at $267m
As part of the deal, UMG will roll out a dedicated Excel music label with global distribution capabilities.
Roy Glapion on work, roots, leaving the corporate world and what comes next for New Orleans
Roy Glapion, a lifelong New Orleanian and former engineering executive, talks about family roots, building Citywide Testing & Inspections, stepping away from corporate life, and why mentorship and civic investment now matter more than ever for the city’s future.
NFL wild-card preview: Which 6 teams have the most juice heading into their Round 1 matchup?
As the wild-card round unfolds, you'll notice that the bracket is wide open for a team to exert their dominance or pull off an upset.
Everyday chemicals are quietly damaging beneficial gut bacteria
A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, found in pesticides and everyday industrial products, were never thought to affect living organisms at all. When gut bacteria are stressed by these chemicals, some may also become resistant to antibiotics. The research raises new questions about how chemical exposure could be influencing human health behind the scenes.
Tricorder Tech For Everyone: NASA's STELLA Open Science Instrument
Keith’s note: NASA has just authored a paper on a new way for people with a wide variety of interests to use – and build – sensor technology that is a preview of the devices we will use to explore other planets. How will we develop these instruments – sensors, tricorders, scanners, smartphones – call them what you will is now underway at NASA. There is a vibrant citizen science […]
Tricorder Tech For Everyone: NASA's STELLA Open Science Instrument
NASA has just authored apaper on a new way for people with a wide variety of interests to use - and build - sensor technology that is a preview of the devices we will use to explore other planets.
Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics
Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.
Island sports took center stage - The Martha's Vineyard Times
This article is a part of 12-piece series for The Times’ 2025 “Year in Review.” We upped our Island-wide and high school sports coverage at The Times this year with a new monthly newsletter, the MV Sportsletter, and there was no shortage of players and teams to write about. The highlight of our coverage was […]
The Galaxy S26 Ultra might be the only affordable flagship of 2026
With Apple's prices possibly climbing, Samsung's stagnation is actually a strategy.
Politics chat: How Trump's MAGA supporters see the operation in Venezuela
We have analysis on President Trump's decision to topple Venezuela's leader, and how it will be viewed by his MAGA supporters.
Damage at Venezuelan military sites after US strikes: satellite images
New imagery obtained by Business Insider shows widespread damage at a military complex in the southern part of Caracas.
New York reports record-high number of flu hospitalizations
Over 4,546 people were hospitalized with the flu statewide during the week ending on Dec. 27, the State Department of Health reported.
"Microslop" trends — backlash to Microsoft's on-going AI obsession continues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella penned an AI-heavy blog post to close out 2025, leading to widespread mockery and a brand new moniker for the big M.
Week in politics: Putting the Venezuela attack in historical context
The attack is part of a long history of U.S. intervention in the region. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss.
Saturday sports: Winter Olympics preview; NFL wraps up regular season
The new year brings
Week 18 fantasy WR rankings: Best starts at wide receiver
Shrewsbury woman's six-figure business started from doing nails at home
Becci Hollis started off teaching people from her bedroom, now she sells products worldwide.
Packers-Vikings Preview
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Justin Jefferson has hardly been admired more by the Minnesota Vikings than during this season of frustration for their once-potent offense, despite production by the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver that has lagged well behind his remarkable standard.
Alger County snowmobile stops say business was ‘slow’ in December
Grand Marais Tavern owner Jessica Flynn thinks a more widespread snow across the region led to a slower December.
Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit
Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not improve insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular markers. What did change was the body’s internal clock, which shifted based on meal timing and altered sleep patterns. The results suggest calorie reduction, not the eating window itself, may be the real driver of health benefits.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected COVID relief loan fraud
Federal officials say nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers are suspended from Small Business Administration programs over suspected COVID relief loan fraud tied to PPP and EIDL loans.
A look ahead at politics in 2026
We discuss the big political questions heading into the new year, including who will control Congress.
Key Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra strengths have leaked—and it looks like Samsung is slacking
Key Galaxy S26 upgrades appear to be underwhelming.
Supporting Keiki Health With a $50 Wellness Incentive
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging families statewide to participate in the Hawai‘i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), a pilot initiative designed to support regular well-child checkups and […]
Michigan football must attack these three positions in transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal opens nationwide on Friday, Jan. 2. These are the three units new coach Michigan football must try to replenish first.
Small business owner shares how Trump's tariffs affected sales
President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs on Chinese imports affected many U.S. businesses last year. We check in with one small business owner to ask what the year and holiday season were like.
Trump says water pipeline veto was because of cost, but critics say it's retribution
President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it's about "fiscal sanity." Critics say the president's veto is a form of political retaliation.
Sony faces an unfixable PS5 vulnerability as BootROM keys are dumped and shared publicly
A leaked set of PlayStation 5 BootROM keys, published online at the end of 2025, has exposed core hardware-level security secrets that researchers say Sony cannot simply patch on existing consoles. While the breach does not enable an immediate jailbreak, experts warn it significantly lowers the bar for future exploits, potentially paving the way for permanent hacks, homebrew software, and widespread piracy risks.
Tipster reveals 10 spectacular upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be much improved over last year's model.
Luxury automaker recalls more than 173,000 vehicles in the US over rearview camera issue
Porsche recalled over 173,000 vehicles due to faulty rearview cameras that may fail while reversing, creating potential crash risks for drivers nationwide.
Bonkers rumor puts the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at an impossible 150g, Z Fold 8 at 200g
Pass the salt – yeah, the big bucket full of salt – for this leak right here.
A Mayor’s Health Journey Sparks a Townwide Awakening as Irvington Enters 2026!
A Mayor’s Health Journey Sparks a Townwide Awakening as Irvington Enters 2026! As Irvington prepares to turn the calendar from 2025 to 2026, something extraordinary has taken place — not through a ribbon cutting or a campaign slogan, but through example. This holiday season, Mayor Tony Vauss did something rare in public life: he made[...]
Galaxy S26 pricing news everyone was waiting for is here
The Galaxy S26 series is expected to cost the same as the Galaxy S25.
Recap: Blues embarrassed by Colorado’s dominance
The cage was wide open for the Avalanche all night.
Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation
Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]
Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation
Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]
Innovation & Tech Today Releases Volume 9, Issue 5: Gaming, Entertainment, and Global Innovation
Innovation & Tech Today releases Volume 9, Issue 5 exploring gaming, entertainment and global innovation shaping culture, industry, and future technology. Volume 9, Issue 5 highlights the breakthroughs shaping gaming, entertainment, and global innovation. This issue showcases how technology is driving progress across industries worldwide.” — Jon Stone, Managing Editor at I&T Today DENVER, CO, […]
Sprinkles Cupcakes permanently closing all stores after 20 years in operation, founder says
Sprinkles Cupcakes, famous for its cupcake ATMs, is permanently closing all locations after 20 years in business, shocking customers and employees nationwide.
Cattle futures end final session of year higher ahead of direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle closed higher ahead of the start of widespread direct cash business. February live was up $1.12 at $231.60 and April was $1.22 higher at $232.20. January feeders were $.70 higher at $350.25 and March was up $.75 at $345.32. Direct cattle markets were quiet. Asking prices were $232 […]
What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
A conservative influencer’s viral video alleging widespread fraud at taxpayer-funded child care centers in Minnesota’s Somali community kicked off a political firestorm that was years in the making.
Vaccination rates plummet nationwide. See how your county compares
These plunging vaccination rates helped ignite the rise of measles cases.
Iran: Economic crisis, political discontent threaten regime
Protests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Will Iran's deep economic woes lead to regime change?
A look back at the biggest political stories in Michigan in 2025
2025 was a big year for politics nationwide, and Michigan was no exception.
Attacks against Hortmans, Hoffmans continue to weigh on Minnesota politics
Minnesota is still grappling with the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June 2025. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to talk about the tragedy and its lasting mark on the legislature.
Hollywood's script for 2026: Media mergers, Disney leadership change, AI fights and more
As the year comes to a close, we look at the biggest storylines coming up for Hollywood -- and make a few predictions.
Microsoft’s WebTV Is Being Revived By Fans
During the 1990s, everyone wanted to surf the information super-highway — also known as the World Wide Web or just ‘Internet’ — but not everyone was interested in getting on…
Time runs faster on Mars and scientists just proved it
Thanks to Einstein’s relativity, time flows differently on Mars than on Earth. NIST scientists have now nailed down the difference, showing that Mars clocks tick slightly faster—and fluctuate over the Martian year. These microsecond shifts could play a big role in future Mars navigation, communications, and even a solar-system-wide internet. It’s a small time gap with big consequences for space exploration.
From gridlock to grief, 2025 brought unrelenting developments in Minnesota politics
The historic split in the Minnesota Legislature opened a year that also saw immense tragedy in state politics.
Sabres beat Blues for ninth straight win
Benson scored his fourth goal of the season when he batted a shot from Jack Quinn that was heading wide into the net 1:46 into the third period to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead. Tuch tied it 2 with his 12th goal of the season. His wrist shot evaded Hofer's blocker with 4:43 remaining in the second period.
Photography powerhouse Xiaomi 17 Ultra is confirmed for a global release sooner than expected
After a China debut, this powerhouse is finally making its way to international markets.
Alicia Johnson to become first Black woman elected to Georgia's Public Service Commission
Alicia Johnson will become the first Black woman elected to a statewide post in Georgia that isn’t a judgeship
LSWA Class 4A all-state team released with St. Charles linebacker earning top defensive honor
See who made the Class 4A all-state team, as chosen by a statewide panel of sports reporters.
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
Research expenditures ranking underscores ASU’s dramatic growth in high-impact science
Arizona State University has surpassed $1 billion in annual research funding for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide, according to the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development, or HERD, survey.The milestone is a testament to ASU’s success at transforming research dollars into tangible benefits for people — from improved health care to safer communities to more powerful computer chips and more.
ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and health outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities over the next five years.
The 'actually premium' Motorola Signature phone is coming on January 7, 2026
Motorola's first true non-foldable flagship in nearly two years has an official launch date, at least in India.
President Trump’s damage to American science is incalculable
A STAT series highlights the wide-ranging impact of the president’s hacksaw approach.
Kratom and 7-OH products are widely available. They’re also at the heart of a public health debate. : Short Wave
Kratom and 7-OH products are available in many smoke shops. But earlier this year, the FDA recommended certain 7-OH products be scheduled alongside opioids. This isn’t the first time kratom has come under scrutiny. Nearly a decade ago, the DEA wanted to make certain active ingredients in kratom controlled substances. Meaning products would go from being widely available to highly restricted. After a massive wave of protest, the DEA decided not to move forward. Producer Rachel Carlson joins host Emily Kwong to talk about what could happen this time around, and what scientists know – and don’t know – about kratom and 7-OH. Interested in more of the science behind drugs and supplements? Email us your question 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.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect disliked both political parties and felt violence would be justified, prosecutors say
Brian Cole is accused of planting the bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on Jan. 5, 2021. The bombs failed to go off before they were discovered.
The growing role of sports in President Trump's political brand
President Trump is increasingly embedding himself in sports culture. Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, weighs in on the depths of Trump's ties to sports and what that will look like in the coming year.
With Galaxy S26, Samsung may have initiated efforts to lean less on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips
An analyst doubt Samsung is investing so heavily in Exynos chips just to be content with a 25% share of the Galaxy S26 lineup.