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Audeze Reveals Its New Maxwell 2 Gaming Headset For PCs And Consoles
Audeze Maxwell 2 is a major upgrade over the Maxwell gaming headset which garnered serious praise from gamers. Maxwell 2 has been re-engineered for better audio fidelity
Is Starmer’s silence on Venezuela worth it?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about the UK’s response to Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Plus, the key political moments to look out for in the next few months
NFL playoffs: How one team's seeding proposal changes wild‑card hosts
Under a proposed rule, better records would outrank division titles for home field. Here's how this postseason's AFC and NFC seeding -- and matchups -- would change
NFL playoff bracket explained, seeding, potential divisional round games for AFC, NFC
The NFL playoff bracket has a wrinkle other tournaments don't have. How does that impact the NFC and AFC postseason divisional round games this week?
Why Do I Keep Zapping My Cat? The Strange Science Of Cats And Static Electricity
“For the first time, we are able to explain a mystery that nobody could before: why rubbing matters.”
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals
Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus
The science of losing weight : Life Kit
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The chatbot will see you now: how AI is being trained to spot mental health issues in any language
Calls to a clinic in Uganda are helping create a therapy algorithm that works in local languages, as specialists look to technology to address the global mental health crisis
Sights of the Game: Week 18 Gameday Entertainment vs. Chiefs
Get an exclusive look at the gameday entertainment from the Raiders' Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
UI wins $1.5 million to accelerate materials science research
The University of Iowa has been awarded $1.5 million to advance materials science research by leveraging various materials’ features for quantum technologies. The award also will position the university’s MATFab facility as a regional innovator.
New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in while staying breathable enough to let out sweat. Read
Leveraging magnons to advance quantum information science
Yi Li, Argonne physicist and 2025 Physical Sciences and Engineering Early Investigator Named Award recipient, seeks to harness magnetic excitations — or magnons — for applications in quantum and beyond.
Six Trends Reshaping Women’s Health Investing
Six trends are reshaping women’s health investing—from new funds and capital vehicles to rising demand and platform constraints shaping which innovations scale.
Robin Vos forecasts prospects for online sports getting bill in 2026
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses the prospects for an online sports betting bill to get a vote in 2026.
January concerts and shows across Northern California
Explore January concerts and shows across six Northern California counties featuring pop icons, Elvis tributes, and brunch beats.
Ohio high school sports dates to remember for winter, spring 2026
Here are dates to remember for the rest of the OHSAA winter sports season and spring 2026.
CT entrepreneurs were promised business grants. Why they’ve been waiting for them for years.
Amid an ongoing federal probe, state officials confirmed they are analyzing information.
On deck for 2026, 11 Northeast Florida sports storylines to watch
From the Jaguars' coming playoff run to The Players Championship, here are stories to watch for Northeast Florida sports in 2026.
This week's Palm Beach County high school sports schedule (Jan. 5-10)
Here's a look at the upcoming schedule for boys and girls basketball as well as boys and girls soccer for the week of Jan. 5-10.
From tourism to wine, Syrian businesses flounder in post-Assad cultural flux
Shop owners report fewer travellers while bars and wineries hope for legal clarity on alcohol sale
Marine Corps recruiting fraud: Pressure fueled forgeries, fake records
Current and former Marine recruiters describe immense pressure to find enlistees. Amid the desperation, a culture of fraud bloomed in the Rust Belt.
In the U.S., hunger is often hidden. But it can still leave scars on body and mind
In the U.S., hunger is often hidden away. It looks nothing like the stereotype of a famine happening overseas. But the physical impacts on health and the psychological scars can last a lifetime.
One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they're not ready to stop using drugs.
Quick-hit thoughts on Patriots vs. Chargers wild card matchup
The Patriots will host the AFC West team at Gillette Stadium next week.
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.
Longevity because a business worth billions for Silicon Valley
In the longevity industry, the goal isn't just measuring your body. It's reprogramming it to age more slowly
7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela
President Trump says the U.S. will now "run" Venezuela after capturing its leader. Here's how the politics could play out at home.
Minister rejects claims government refusing to call Maduro extradition illegal to placate Trump
Mike Tapp says No 10 is talking to US and close allies about legal aspect after Starmer declines to criticise Venezuela operation
Health Care Providers Are Dropping a Common Anesthesia Drug That’s Also a Climate Super Pollutant
Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures.
Seeing blue snow in your yard? Here’s the science behind it
Here's why the snow you're seeing may look blue.
In effort to remain open, downtown business transitioning to nonprofit
A small business in downtown Springfield is struggling to remain open but hopes by changing its structure it can do just that.
Need an MRI? Want vintage clothing? Try these new NJ businesses
Brokedown Palace is a gastropub in Wayne. Vintage Queens NYC in Englewood has women's fashion back to the 1890s.
Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism
Trump is having the government buy stakes directly in companies — and it's going to change the way we all do business and reshape the economy.
Trump's health issue is growing. Maybe it's JD Vance time.
Nothing snuffs out questions about a near-octogenarian president’s health quite like that president repeatedly bragging about passing a dementia test.
Gold price and defence company shares rise after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro, but oil drops
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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.
NYU professor uses AI oral exams to outsmart AI-written assignments
When student work looked like McKinsey memos, an NYU business school professor used AI oral exams to test real learning.
Matchday Musings: Sunderland’s Gritty Point at Spurs
I for one will continue to embrace self-congratulation. Sitting on 30 points, on the cusp of the European spots with just shy of half the season remaining, is nothing short of remarkable.
Ranking NFL wild card matchups, including Packers-Bears Round 3
How to watch every single playoff matchup next weekend, plus a watchability ranking for all six showdowns.
Elon Musk dines with Donald Trump during a packed weekend
Elon Musk joined Donald Trump for dinner during the weekend that the White House announced a US military operation in Venezuela.
Texans vs Steelers odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting
NFL playoff odds for Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans AFC wild-card game Monday, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.
Ravens vs. Steelers: Pittsburgh rallies past Baltimore to seize AFC North title on dramatic last-second missed kick
Aaron Rodgers threw the winning touchdown pass in the final minute to send the Steelers to the playoffs.
NFL playoff field, wild-card weekend schedule: Full postseason matchups set as Steelers win AFC North
Sorry Tamagotchi Fans, It's AI Time
It was only a matter of time before someone took a Tamagotchi-like toy and crammed AI into it.
Arizona Cardinals 2026 opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed
We know who the Arizona Cardinals opponents for 2026 will be.
Trump’s actions are not reckless, they’re resolute — ‘not political, but necessary’: Brian Kilmeade
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade praises the Trump administration’s efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and criticizes the negative reaction to the move on ‘One Nation.’
Roundtable Reactions: Ravens lead Steelers at halftime
Baltimore Beatdown’s staff reacts to the first half of the Ravens’ win-or-go-home matchup with the Steelers.
Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars playoff odds, spread, betting info
The Buffalo Bills will head back to Duval Country for a playoff rematch with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Full-length Replay: Indiana at Maryland
No. 7 Maryland (14-0, 2-0) host Indiana (11-3, 0-2) at the XFINITY Center for Big Ten matchup.
Lee: Junk science in courts hurts everyone
Junk science admitted during trial continues to undermine our judicial system.
Levin: Science endures at Israel’s missile-damaged Weizmann Research Institute
Fortunately, no one at Weizmann was killed or wounded.
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.
Full-length Replay: Penn State at Wisconsin
The Penn State Lady Lions visit the Wisconsin Badgers for a Big Ten conference matchup.
I joined my father in the food business, and we fight every day
Ethan Tan joined his dad in the hawker business and learned how to maintain a father-son relationship outside work — after many fights.
Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026
Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution Foundation
Ex-McKinsey consultant had to unlearn habits to build his startup
A former McKinsey consultant shares what he had to unlearn from consulting to succeed in startup life.
Delta Air Lines Named Official Airline Partner of Sphere
Delta Air Lines Will Entitle Sphere’s First Branded Hospitality Space – The Delta SKY360° Club At Sphere Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ) today announced Delta Air Lines as the Official Airline of Sphere. As part of a multi-faceted partnership, the Delta SKY360° Club also becomes the first branded hospitality space in the immersive entertainment venue. “Delta and Sphere share a commitment to innovation, technology and connecting people through world-class experiences,” said Marcus Ellington, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales and Sponsorships, Sphere. “We are proud to welcome Delta as our partner on two firsts for Sphere – our first official airline and first branded hospitality space – and we look forward to building on this collaboration, offering guests an elevated experience, and showcasing the best of each of our brands.” “At Delta, our mission is to make every journey matter, and that extends beyond the flight,” said Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer at Delta Air
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems
Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...
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.