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Should Bengals worry much about Steelers' odd coaching decision?
The Bengals continue to stand firm while the Steelers and other AFC North teams reset with new coaches.
“Stars like the Sun don’t just stop shining,” but this one did
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized metals, swirling around an unseen companion object. For the first time, scientists directly measured the motion of these metallic winds inside such a disk. The findings suggest that even ancient star systems can still experience catastrophic planetary smashups.
📈 Mbappé eclipses Haaland with opener against Villarreal
In what could be the next great goalscoring rivalry on the continent, Real Madrid and France superstar Kylian Mbappé has just taken the upper hand with his latest goal for Los Blancos. The post-Alons...
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Freeze of public health funds for states, then reversal, sows confusion
A sense of whiplash spread across state public health agencies after the Trump administration paused $5 billion in federal spending, only to quickly say it would lift the pause on Saturday.
DUE DATE EXTENDED: Draft 2026 Delta Science Plan
From the Delta Science Program: The Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Science Program is developing the third iteration of the Delta Science Plan, which outlines the vision, principles, and approaches that guide science in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Updated approximately every five years, the plan incorporates new concepts and actions that reflect current science and management needs and is developed collaboratively and transparently. The draft 2026 Delta Science Plan is available for public review! All members of the Delta science community […]
Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as next head coach, Mike Tomlin's successor
This is a homecoming for McCarthy, who is a Pittsburgh native.
Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? How to watch Jan. 24 show
New faces are slated to grace the "Saturday Night Live" stage this weekend. See the host and musical guests for the Jan. 24 show.
‘Tracker’ Season 3 Casts Erica Durance, Setting Up ‘Smallville’ Reunion
Durance is once again sharing the screen with Justin Hartley, who played Oliver Queen opposite her Lois Lane on ‘Smallville.’
Ubisoft reportedly kills Watch Dogs franchise as insider says IP is “completely dead”
Here’s what we know about Ubisoft reportedly killing the Watch Dogs franchise, after insider Tom Henderson claimed the IP is now “completely dead.”
What Elevance Health (ELV)'s Scale-Driven Efficiency Amid Membership Declines Means For Shareholders
In recent weeks, analysts including RBC Capital and Wolfe Research have reiterated positive views on Elevance Health, citing its scale advantages and strong capital efficiency ahead of its late-January 2026 earnings release. At the same time, Elevance’s shrinking customer base over the past two years raises important questions about how competition and product positioning are affecting long-term demand. We’ll now examine how analyst optimism around Elevance’s scale-driven efficiency shapes...
Science teachers from Queensland Open Brethren schools told to teach students about vegetarian dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark
Teachers who attended ‘compulsory’ creationist conference run by US-based fundamentalist group told radiometric dating techniques were flawed
Artemis II’s Possible Impact on JWST Science Operations
NASA has recently begun preparations for the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon
1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?
One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6% while Colorado ranks most active at just 15.6%.
HHS Pauses Roughly $5 Billion in State Public Health Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services sent notices Saturday to states and partners pausing public health grants, which adds up to an estimated $5 billion in potential losses for health departments.
How the ‘confident authority’ of Google AI Overviews is putting public health at risk
Experts say tool can give ‘completely wrong’ medical advice which could put users at risk of serious harm
Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing
Going outside is good for your mood, your memory and your focus — even when it’s cold.
Samsung Galaxy S26 without 128GB model: EU retailer leaks all 30 colors and storage options in Europe
Thanks to several sources, we already know which colors to expect in February for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but now a European retailer has just revealed all configurations and color options for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra. In addition, there are initial indications of the Enterprise Editions and all model numbers in the EU.
President Donald Trump is acting like the CEO of USA Inc. Is it the strategy America needs?
If you think of the U.S. as a business that needed a financial overhaul, what would a turnaround CEO do?
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China deal
The warning comes days after Mark Carney delivered a speech in Davos, where he opined on the changing face of global politics since Trump's election.
The Politics of Raw Power
On Wednesday a group of Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis pinned a man to the ground and, while he was immobilized, blasted pepper spray into his face
VDH: Winter Storm is a weather event, but also a serious health event
While the time to prepare for the winter storm is behind us, the State Health Commissioner says there are a few things you can do right now.
Outrage at European science center as director fired after study on glyphosate
A leading European chemical safety institute has fired the director of its cancer research center after the director launched an extensive testing program into the safety of the pesticide glyphosate, sparking concerns about chemical industry influence into what has been an independent research institution.
Why employee ownership is good business for California
In Santa Paula, construction workers are building more than infrastructure, they’re building company ownership.
Scientists asked 800 people to compare penis sizes. Here’s what they found | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The study aimed to investigate why humans may have evolved to have larger appendages compared to other primates.
White: UFC to double performance bonuses, add new incentive as Paramount era starts
UFC to double performance bonuses, add new incentive bringing the total bonus pool to at least $400,000 as Paramount era starts, Dana White tells SBJ.
Guardians' Jose Ramirez gets incredible $175 million extension news
Jose Ramirez isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Australian Open recap: Stan Wawrinka waves goodbye with aplomb on scorching Day 7
Wawrinka, 40, may have lost to Taylor Fritz but showed what a Grand Slam farewell can be.
‘Highguard’ Breaks Silence, Will First Discuss The Game On Release Day
For the first time since its reveal at The Game Awards, Highguard has broken its silence and talked about when it is going to talk about the game, finally.
Health groups sue EPA over insecticide that causes testicular damage in rats
Groups say EPA did not adequately consider adverse health effects to children when it approved the pesticide
120,000 Ohio families lost health insurance this month. Here’s who to blame
How Republican lawmakers blocked health insurance subsidies while enjoying taxpayer-funded coverage themselves, leaving working Ohioans to suffer the consequences.
Where are Pirates in MLB power rankings after free agency?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are inching closer to the start of the regular season.
Wondering what to watch/eat/play/read/listen to while you’re hunkering down? The Living Arts staff has ideas.
The Patriots game will take up a few hours. We have some recommendations for how to spend the rest of them.
Feds drop effort to get trans patients' records from LA children's hospital
After families sued, the Justice Department agreed to withdraw its subpoena for personal and medical information of transgender patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Advocates called it a "fishing expedition" without evidence of wrongdoing.
Detroit Lions Seven-Round Mock Draft
With eight picks, the Lions target offensive line upgrades and defensive help. See who they select in this seven-round mock draft.
Here’s What The New Bruce Springsteen Biopic Gets Right — And Where It Falls Short
Jeremy Allen White has a quiet intensity in this Bruce Springsteen biopic — which soars when it actually focuses on the man behind the music.
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.
This AI thinks it’s the 1800s
What happens when you train an LLM only on limited historical data?
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSE) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 78% of the company
Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Inspired Entertainment's stock price is sensitive to...
Warning—48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
Things I never travel without, from woman who's been to all 50 states
As a frequent traveler, noise-canceling headphones, a notebook, electrolyte packets, and a tripod are some of the things I never travel without.
Salem City Council to vote on repealing downtown parking tax
Salem City Council will vote on Jan. 26 on whether to advance a bill repealing the Downtown Parking Tax District.
Brenna Huckaby, Paralympic snowboarder, relies on the power of sports
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to cancer when she was 14 years old. Then she discovered snowboarding, and it opened her entire world.
Stanford Scientists Reveal Oldest Map of the Night Sky, Previously Lost to Time
SLAC researchers used X-ray beams and the particle accelerator to recover the work of an ancient astronomer, who made the earliest known attempt to log the stars.
Stranger Things' Joe Keery says he listens to Donkey Kong music while cooking
Stranger things have happened
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the WHO Executive Board at its regular meeting starting on 2 February and by the World Health Assembly at its annual meeting in May 2026.
The Class Politics of Austerity
A new book by economist Clara Mattei explains why calls for governments to balance budgets and live within their means are often a thinly veiled justification for an assault on the poor.
Four Washington Post-affiliated journalists who have been targeted over their work
Ten years since his release from wrongful detention in Iran, Jason Rezaian highlights four other Washington Post-affiliated journalists who have been targeted over their work.
Letters to Sports: Readers debate whether the Dodgers are ruining baseball
Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts on the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, the Rams, the LeBron James-Jeanie Buss rift and college football.
The biggest accelerant of our political tribalism
In years past, my go-to word in describing our political condition was “polarization.” I used it endlessly and still do on occasion. But as time has moved on, and the divide has only grown in depth and toxicity, polarization no longer seems to fully capture the magnitude of what has overtaken us. In its place, […]
Yes, alcohol is bad for you. But could it make us less lonely?
When the Trump administration changed the dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption, it fueled a debate over whether booze helps Americans connect.
Las Vegas Businesses Ditch Credit Card Fees for Bitcoin Payments
Las Vegas Valley businesses, from restaurant chains to small juice bars, are embracing Bitcoin payments as mainstream adoption accelerates, with companies avoiding credit card processing fees averaging 2.5% to 3.5% while tapping into a growing customer base actively seeking crypto-friendly merchants. The shift follows Square’s November 2025 decision to enable ...
How a fiery Scott Bessent calmed market nerves over Greenland
Scott Bessent was everywhere in Davos.
What’s Working: So many new Colorado businesses filed to start up in 2025, but renewals declined
Fourth-quarter business filings results are in, as are other year-end reports. Plus: apartment rent incentives, municipal budgets and more.
Weekend reads: Why 500 retractions per month matter; another EOC for former Stanford president; and an argument for ‘slow science’
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: Corrections, biases, and humility in science: Q&A with Tuan V. Ng…
Trump’s Exit From the World Health Organization Is Dangerous
Withdrawing the United States from the WHO is "is a dangerous wager that puts American lives at risk."
Egor Chinakhov has been making a difference for the Penguins
Egor Chinakhov has made an instant splash since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year old has been able to unlock his talents, which are readily apparent. Chinakhov has scored five goals and added one assist in his 12-game stint with the Penguins. On the surface that isn’t overwhelming. With more context, it stands out since […]
Justice Department investigating a growing number of Trump political foes
The office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the latest to be added to the lengthy list of Trump critics who are under investigation.
Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why
Millions of Americans got a nasty reminder this month of just how costly health care coverage is.
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.
Youngkin long had ambitions beyond Virginia. What’s next is anyone’s guess.
Republican Glenn Youngkin, freshly out of the Virginia governor’s office, faces uncertain political prospects and tricky dynamics around his path forward.
Blake Dowling: From Fruity Pebbles to Raisin Bran — how music grows up with us
From boardrooms to concerts, music memories shape who we become.
Why don't you usually see your nose?
Our nose is right in front of us. So why don't we normally notice it?
What are Mayor Helena Moreno's top officials getting paid? Some positions see increases.
Mayor Helena Moreno’s top City Hall deputies are raking in larger paychecks than senior officials under former Mayor LaToya Cantrell did – but some high-paid positions have been cut.
Tomas Cvancara delighted to be in running for Hearts test
New signing, Tomas Cvancara gave his first media conference at Lennoxtown on Friday ahead of the weekend’s big game when the Martin O’Neill’s Celtic side travel to take on Hearts at Tynecastle o...
Poll: What were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
We've finally had a look at some of the games coming to Game Pass this year, and for this week's poll, we want to know: what were your favourite reveals at the Xbox Developer Direct 2026?
William & Mary’s New Integrated Science Center Building Opens to Students
WILLIAMSBURG — This week, Williams & Mary officially started holding classes at its Integrated Science Center Building Four, home to the School of Computing, Data Science, and Physics. While the School of Computing, Data Science, and Physics is William & Mary’s first new school in 50 years, the departments are not. The new school began […]
Villarreal vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Villarreal and they’ll be without Aurelien Tchouameni, who is an undisputed starter in the midfield for Los Blancos. Camavinga will be expected to start in that spot with Carreras set to feature in the starting left-back spot. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Güler, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé and […]
Student-loan borrowers facing new debt relief, forgiveness whiplash
Trump gave defaulted student-loan borrowers a major break on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure. Still, thousands are waiting for debt relief.
Dense fog slows Valley businesses and complicates travel
As dense fog blankets the Central Valley, local businesses say fewer customers are venturing out, while drivers and transit operators are adjusting to hazardous conditions.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 24, 2026: Basketball showcases before the snow falls
The final Pittsburgh Basketball Club event this season is set for Saturday.
China Announces Probe Into Vice Military Chair Zhang Youxia
China opened a probe into Zhang Youxia, a Politburo member and vice chairman of the Communist Party’s Central Military Commission over suspected “serious discipline and law violations,” Xinhua News Agency reported.
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s Valuation As Downgrades And UK Regulatory Shifts Weigh On Sentiment
Why Flutter Entertainment’s boardroom and regulatory news matters for shareholders Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) has been under pressure recently, with the stock down about 20% over the past month and roughly 28% over the past 3 months, against a backdrop of changing analyst sentiment. Several banks and brokers have reassessed their views, with a string of downgrades and lower price targets highlighting concerns around short term headwinds. At the same time, UK regulatory developments and a...
2026 NFL draft: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza declares for draft
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2026 draft.
When brand meets blood: inside the business of being a Beckham
Brooklyn’s Instagram bombshell tested decades of image control, revealing how fame, PR and power collide behind the scenes
From Saipan to Take That: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Steve Coogan stars in a loose retelling of an infamous football falling-out, while a new Netflix doc gets nostalgic about the heyday of Gary Barlow and co
Josh Shapiro dishes on Harris VP search, Biden and Trump in new book
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he was offended by questions about his support for Israel that Kamala Harris' team asked while vetting him.
Why Trump’s tariffs are woke
America should check its exorbitant privilege: The president’s levies are overwhelmingly hurting US firms and citizens
Arizona State hosts Cincinnati as both clubs seek better results
While the Big 12 proves to be one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, it's still an entertaining slugfest for teams that find themselves at the bottom of the conference standings.
UCLA, Northwestern clash coming off notable victories
UCLA will look to follow up its biggest win of the season with another victory when it hosts Northwestern in a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Philly health workers urge lawmakers to block Medicaid cuts slated for 2027
PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
Adult contagious with measles was at Ridgefield High, Clark County health says
Officials say the person recently traveled to an area experiencing a measles outbreak and was contagious while at Ridgefield High School on Jan. 14, 15, & 16.
Viewers want faith in films, TV. A new study provides a road map for writers, directors, producers
HarrisX showed more than 100 faith-related scenes to more than 12,000 people. Here’s what viewers said about how they want to see faith portrayed
Patriots Recruit Local Legends For AFC Championship Hype Video
The New England Patriots recruited some local legends for the hype video promoting their matchup with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship. New England shared another hype video to X on Friday, including team legends Ty Law, James White and Willie McGinest, as well as Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, and Boston Bruins […]
Inside Iowa Politics: What Gov. Reynolds said she will do about cancer crisis
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said her $50 million state commitment to cancer will have a "hub and spoke" model.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
California splits with Trump administration over World Health Organization
California is once again breaking ranks with the Trump administration, this time over the World Health Organization.
'Love Boat' star Ted Lange says famous guest star refused to shake his hand: 'Who does that to anybody?'
Bad first impressions last a lifetime — just ask 'The Love Boat' star Ted Lange, who has never forgotten a famous guest star on the show who refused to shake his hand.
Trump endorses Spartz, other Indiana members of Congress for re-election. Here's who else
"Congressman Jim Baird is a Tremendous Champion for the Great People of Indiana’s 4th Congressional District!," Trump wrote.
Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best
In the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
California sticks with WHO as US exits
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California sticks with WHO as US exits Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) affirmed his state’s conti…
VA readies massive contract for veterans’ private sector health care
VA says the contract will increase oversight and competition in the private sector care it pays for, which now makes up more than 40% of all veterans' care.
Hugely popular KC-area doughnut business opens store. ‘Never get used to it’
Here’s when you can secure one of the famed sourdough doughnuts. Just expect to wait in quite the line.
Powdered Whole Milk Could Be a Culprit in the ByHeart Botulism Outbreak, Tests Show
Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday. Testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the type of bacteria that can cause the ...
Saturday Pre-orders – Death strikes from the skies in Kill Team: Shadowhunt
Everything available to pre-order today.