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Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions
Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the system is, but LHC data tell a different story. A newly improved collision model matches experiments better than older ones and reveals that the “entropy” remains unchanged throughout the process. This unexpected result turns out to be a direct fingerprint of quantum mechanics at work.
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins
One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t truly match any known Australopithecus species. Instead, researchers say its unique mix of features points to a previously unidentified human relative, reshaping ideas about early human diversity.
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret
Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids. When they mixed nearly identical chemicals, one combination behaved strangely—producing less light and erasing a single harmonic signal altogether. Simulations revealed that a subtle molecular “handshake” was interfering with electron motion. The discovery shows that liquids can briefly organize in ways that dramatically change how electrons behave.
Maldives Health Financing Progress Matrix Assessment Report
The WHO Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) is the standardized qualitative assessment of the health financing system of a country. The assessment builds on an extensive body of conceptual and empirical work, and summarizes “what matters in health financing for universal health coverage (UHC)” into a set of desirable attributes, which form the basis of the assessment. By identifying areas of strength and weakness in the current health financing system, along with priority policy directions, HFPM assessments complement monitoring of key quantitative indicators on service coverage and financial protection, now enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. HFPM assessments can be implemented within a short period and provide close-to-real-time information for policy-makers. Findings support the development of health financing strategies and technical alignment across government and external technical assistance agencies, while also providing the basis for monitoring progress over time. This allows for systematic tracking of the development and implementation of health financing policies that matter for UHC. HFPM assessments have been conducted in several countries, including in the South-East (SE) Asia Region; some have been published (Bangladesh and the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India) while others have remained unpublished (Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka)
Bringing marine microbiome research into the classroom is an essential step toward a climate literate society
npj Climate Action - Recognizing the ecological roles of microorganisms as drivers of marine biogeochemical cycles and how they are influenced by seawater pollution, warming, and acidification is...
Game Thread: Suns and Thunder meet again with different stakes
It’s their first non-NBA Cup matchup of the season.
Myles Garrett shows that records don't change, but the games do
A proper accounting doesn't take away from Garrett's greatness, but it's increasingly needed in our conversation about sports records.
BOOK REVIEW: Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez
By Jim Heffernan Michael E. Mann, a distinguished climate scientist professor, and Peter J Hotez, a noted scientist and pediatrician, got together to produce a very good book about anti-science, which threatens…
Sam Groth to quit Victorian politics after defamation battle with News Corp and internal party divisions
Deputy Liberal leader and former tennis player announces he will not contest this year’s state election
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.
Marco Rubio, who dreamed of ousting Venezuela's Maduro, takes charge
As who is in charge of Venezuela question looms, Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to work with Delcy Rodriguez, sworn in after Maduro capture.
The Legal Fallout From Trump’s Venezuela Gambit
The episode represents a new moment in presidential power and the law.
Cleveland Browns 2026 opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed
The Cleveland Browns 2026 schedule has officially set the list of opponents, home and road, after Week 18’s game
NFL fans accuse 49ers' George Kittle of ducking Eagles matchup
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle stated the obvious, but it led to accusations of ducking from the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL fans.
Trump renews push to annex Greenland after Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about annexing Greenland. He reupped those calls hours after the U.S. captured Venezuela's leader.
'Very good man,' versatile Detroit News sports writer Dave Goricki dies at 64
Covering prep sports is a job as demanding as high school life can be for a coach, or for a player.
Fire destroys Jackson Township business building, official says
Fire swept through a business building along Freedom Avenue NW near Interstate 77 on the morning of Jan. 4, an official said.
What is Delta Force? An elite special operations unit
The US's highly elite but secretive Delta Force captures and eliminates high-value targets. They reportedly helped capture Venezuela's Maduro.
Yes, aggression-matchmaking is now a thing in Arc Raiders
If you've found you've been coming up against tougher players in Arc Raiders just recently, that could well be because …
Honoring Service to Palmetto Bay, Not Politics
After the November 2026 election, three familiar faces will be leaving the Palmetto Bay Village Council: Marsha Matson, Patrick Fiore, and Mayor Karyn Cunningham. Love them, loathe them, or argue...
'Sick and tired.' MTG calls Venezuela strike betrayal of MAGA
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments reflect a growing chasm in Congress over the president’s actions in Venezuela.
A picture is emerging of how US sees its role ‘running’ Venezuela
President Donald Trump’s administration is working quickly to establish a pliant interim government in Venezuela following the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to US officials, prioritizing administrative stability and repairing the country’s oil infrastructure over an immediate turn to democracy.
What To Expect From Nintendo in 2026
With a new Mario movie and Pokemon's 30th anniversary on the way, 2026 will be a big year for Nintendo fans - here's what to expect across the next 12 months.
You can unlock SwitchBot’s first deadbolt smart lock with your face
The new Lock Vision series features an emergency backup battery and Matter-over-Wi-Fi support.
Computer model locks in Rams vs. Cardinals picks, score prediction
How to bet Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 18
Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 3
High school basketball, swimming and wrestling teams were in action.
Sports calendar for Monday, Jan. 5
There is plenty of basketball and other action as York-Adams League teams return from the holiday break.
2026 NFL mock draft: Projecting first round as order is set in Week 18
Our latest 2026 NFL mock draft reflects the emerging early first-round order, which will be set Sunday at the completion of Week 18.
Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Could Change the World. Here’s How.
13 experts on what comes next in Latin America and beyond.
Eddie Murphy denies storming out of Oscars after loss, reveals truth
Eddie Murphy has revealed the real reason he left the 2007 Oscars early, denying he stormed out because he was upset about losing.
Oklahoma lawmakers eye $223M federal funding to reshape rural health care
The one-time investment comes as state leaders warn of shrinking revenues, Medicaid pressures and rising insurance costs.
MeatEater founder links wild game to exercise and better health: 'High-protein diet'
MeatEater's Steven Rinella of Montana reveals why he believes wild game is the "healthiest food," arguing that the physical effort of harvesting it and avoiding processed ingredients delivers benefits beyond what Americans typically consider.
The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2026 — Everything You Need To Know
From a star-studded Michael Jackson biopic to the latest cinematic MCU events, this calendar year is full of exciting releases.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Saturday, Jan. 3
West De Pere ends De Pere's 61-game FRCC winning streak, plus other high school results from Jan. 3.
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Climbs 30% on Business Transformation
We recently published 10 Stocks Already Shocking 2026 With Massive Gains. Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) was one of the top performers last week. Ondas Holdings soared by 29.95 percent week-on-week as investors took its recent corporate rebranding as cue for a broader business transformation. Effective in the first quarter of the year, Ondas Holdings Inc. […]
Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations
CES 2026: Govee Announces New Matter-Connected Ceiling and Floor Lights
Govee today introduced three new HomeKit-compatible lighting products, including the Govee Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the successor to the Floor Lamp 2, and it offers Matter integration with the option to connect to HomeKit. The Floor Lamp 3 offers an upgraded LuminBlend+ lighting system that can reproduce 281 trillion colors, and it supports 1000K to 10000K light temperature range.
T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh refuse to travel to India and request matches be moved amid political tensions
Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month "under current conditions" and request their matches be moved elsewhere.
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears preview: 3 key stats
A data-driven preview of Lions at Bears focusing on key stats and matchups
Beyond the Super Bowl and the semiquincentennial: Your big sneak peek at 2026 entertainment events to come
You made it through a harrowing 2025 and a half-decade of challenge. Now, put aside your fears of catastrophic climate change, the collapse of American democracy, and AI data centers stretching from sea to shining sea — for just a moment — and plan some fun in the year ahead.
AI’s reckoning with reality represents a growing economic risk for 2026
Revenues may be rising rapidly, but not by nearly enough to cover the wild levels of investment under way
AI may not need massive training data after all
New research shows that AI doesn’t need endless training data to start acting more like a human brain. When researchers redesigned AI systems to better resemble biological brains, some models produced brain-like activity without any training at all. This challenges today’s data-hungry approach to AI development. The work suggests smarter design could dramatically speed up learning while slashing costs and energy use.
Small Business Technology News: WordPress Launches Plugin To Help Improve SEO For AI Searching
Also: AI and ecommerce predictions and how to free up 15 gigabytes in Gmail
A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science
Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.
Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't)
We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype.
When they go low, we go viral
Millennial and Gen Z Democrats are running on something their predecessors can’t quite figure out — the social media algorithm.
Donald Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
“The estimate is that in order for Venezuela to increase from one million barrels per day — that is what it produces today — to four million barrels, it will take about a decade and about a hundred billion dollars of investment,” an energy expert said.
Belgian PM’s cat Maximus is social media star with ‘subliminal political message’
Maximus Textoris Pulcher, an official resident at Rue de la Loi 16, shows a warmer side of Bart De Wever
Tech, Work, Markets, Style — Charged Up at Business Insider
From AI to workplace changes to side hustles, Business Insider is diving in on the topics you care about.
The ultimate price Ford is paying to overhaul its business strategy
Ford and other carmakers must shift gears in their business plans away from EVs, a costly endeavor. Here is what it could mean for the industry.
Excited about 2026. Lainey Wilson, Mötley Crüe, water park, HOF art
Entertainment writer Ed Balint anticipates 2026. Lainey Wilson at the Concert for Legends, wiener dog races at the fair, and Mötley Crüe at Blossom.
Borreca’s final column reflects on Hawaii’s major politicos — and political promises made
Never let anyone tell you politics doesn’t matter.
Pensacola things to do: Beach Run Half Marathon; Mardi Gras Coachella
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Will health savings accounts replace ACA subsidies for some Americans?
Health savings accounts are popular among U.S. workers. Will these accounts take on larger role in how U.S. consumers pay for and get health care?
BizTips from SCORE: Setting goals for the New Year
Goal setting is a strategic practice that shapes the year ahead. Take time to think about your business and personal goals.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
I've successfully changed careers 5 times across 3 industries
Ryan Edwards was a drummer for an indie band, worked at VISA Europe, and now runs Audoo, a music tech startup. Here's his advice on career pivots.
Microsoft Excel World Champ's top advice for office workers
Diarmuid Early won first place in the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship. He has some pointers for using Excel at work.
NY touts new mandates for health insurers. Here's what they must cover
New York laws that took effect Jan. 1 require health insurers to cover breast cancer screening, EpiPens and scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients.
Asus Unveil the ROG Swift PG27UCWM with a 27" 4K Tandem WOLED Panel and RGB-stripe Pixel Layout
Share this contentAsus teased the arrival of this screen recently on their social media channels and we can now unveil official information about this exciting new OLED monitor that will....[click link for more]
Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking to move their Twenty20 World Cup matches out of India after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions between the countries, ESPNCricinfo reported.
Economists and foreign policy experts react to Trump's Venezuela raid
Financial firms are planning trips to Venezuela to scout out new investment opportunities. Bill Ackman praised the move as "good for America."
‘This is business as usual’: boss of bombed Ukrainian vodka maker seeks to expand exports
Nemiroff says products still reaching UK chains such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco despite production difficulties
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Seattle dominates San Francisco 13-3, clinches No. 1 seed in NFC and NFC West title
The 49ers were the NFL’s hottest offense, and they got almost nothing against the Seahawks in a massive regular-season matchup. Now the 49ers have to go on the road next week while the Seahawks rest up.
UFC On Paramount+ Launch ‘Already Better Than ESPN’
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officially launched its new interface and library on Paramount+ this weekend and fight fans are having a field day. In case you didn’t know, UFC on ESPN is no longer a thing. The premier MMA organization struck a massive $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+ last year to begin streaming fights, live […]
Foreign funds will be central to Venezuela's recovery, investor says
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.
Trump calls Monroe Doctrine the 'Donroe Doctrine' after Venezuela raid
In remarks following the early morning capture of Venezuela's leader and his wife, Trump referred to a nearly 200-year-old foreign policy doctrine.
Buccaneers hold off Panthers in rain, will win NFC South if Falcons lose Sunday
Tampa Bay halted its tailspin over the second half of the season when it mattered most, but the NFC South and No. 4 seed won't be decided until Sunday's Falcons-Saints game.
Ethiopia advances youth-led food systems transformation through new science-policy-society interface workshop
Ethiopia has taken an important step toward strengthening evidence-informed, inclusive, and youth-driven food systems transformation. With the workshop “Building the Next Generation of Ethiopia’s Food Systems Leaders”, the country launched a promising national Science-Policy-Society Interface...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date
New details confirm Samsung's updated Galaxy S26 release date and reveal a decision on Galaxy S26 pricing.
Steelers elevate DB for Week 18
D’Shawn Jamison gets promoted ahead of a big matchup against the Ravens.
Steelers make roster move ahead of Week 18 vs. Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers elevated a cornerback from their practice squad ahead of the Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Browns vs. Bengals: Five matchups to watch in season finale
The Browns' 2025 season will end on Sunday with a division game against the Bengals. Here are five key matchups to watch:
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.
SC health officials report measles exposure at 3 new locations
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, 185 cases of the measles have now been confirmed across the Upstate.
Analysis: Entertainers again but no win
Bournemouth's slide down the table is continuing. The 3-2 loss to Arsenal makes it 11 games without a win - their worst run in a top-flight season. In December they drew with Chelsea and had a remarkable 4-4 match at Manchester United.
Computer model locks in Rams vs. Cardinals picks, score prediction
How to bet Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 18
Gov. Jared Polis celebrates U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
Colorado leaders lambaste, criticize military operation Colorado Gov. Jared Polis celebrated the military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday, even as his party mates lambasted America’s action and expressed wariness about the U.S. embarking on “nation building.” Republicans, meanwhile, said President Donald Trump is keeping Americans […]
Lake Chelan Health Hospital Welcomes First Baby of the New Year - Lake Chelan News and Information
Taylor Owyn Denney was born on New Year's Day information released, pictured are Kaitlynn and Daytin Denney with baby Taylor alongside Juliana England, OB Labor and Delivery nurse and manager While many in the community were still sleeping in after ringing in the New Year, the Labor and Delivery team at Lake Chelan Health Hospital was already
Top general details US military raid that captured Venezuela's Maduro
The operation involved more than 150 military aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and bomber planes.
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
Congress has a legal, constitutional and even moral responsibility to assert itself as a branch when it comes to military actions by the US, says an expert on war powers.
LG's 2026 Gram laptops look to dethrone the MacBook Air with this new build material
LG previewed its next-gen Gram models, combining updated hardware and vivid screens with a newly developed lightweight material.
Brain Game: Triangle Math & Science Academy vs. Lee Early College
Academic teams from Triangle Math & Science Academy and Lee Early College face off in the Jan. 3, 2026, edition of Brain Game.
Trump releases first picture of Nicolás Maduro in US custody
Trump shared the picture of Maduro in U.S. custody in a social media post on Jan. 3.
Trump to speak after capture of Venezuela's Maduro. How to watch
Trump is expected to give more details about an overnight operation in Venezuela.