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Hollywood and Washington converge as celebrities, lawmakers speak out on grievances
This last week has demonstrated, once again, that politics and pop culture are deeply intertwined.
Jeanine Pirro faces pushback over comment about guns in DC
Comments from top officials in the Trump administration and Trump himself about guns similarly angered such groups last month
It’s Time to Pay Our Last Respects to The Washington Post
Democracy, the Post says, dies in darkness. Nowadays, newspapers are murdered in broad daylight.
Whistleblower complaint centers on sharing of classified intelligence and reporting of a potential crime, watchdog says
A complaint filed last year by a US intelligence community whistleblower that is now being scrutinized by lawmakers includes claims that the distribution of a highly classified intelligence report had been “restricted for political purposes” and that an intelligence agency lawyer had failed to report a potential crime to the Justice Department, a government watchdog told lawmakers earlier this week.
New York health staff blast 'pile of poop' air quality meeting
At an aging Albany facility, NY Health Dept leaders met staff over air quality complaints, outlining a move to Latham by year’s end with no lease signed.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration
Supreme Court allows California to use new congressional map, giving Democrats a boost
The map, which voters approved last year, could allow Democrats to gain up to five House seats in this year’s midterm elections.
Families leave lasting contribution to medical science with body donations
Augusta University receives between 70 to 80 body donations every year and provides support for educational activities and interdisciplinary research throughout its colleges.
Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Paul Blackburn
After joining New York late last year, the veteran should get the chance to fill an early role
Last Night in College Basketball: UConn is Finally Looking Dominant
UConn might have turned a corner, Miami (OH) win another close one, Tulsa and Boise State win key conference games, 30 3-point attempts (?!) and more from Tuesday's college basketball action.
EU sports chief slams call by football boss to lift Russia ban
Glenn Micallef said Russia poses “real security risks” in a statement blasting FIFA.
Maine GOP calls for tax cuts, not checks
Last week in her final State of the State Address, Mills, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, laid out what she called her “affordability agenda.” That includes $300 checks to about 725,000 Mainers who make less than $75,000 a year.
iOS 26.2.1 causing crashes, freezes, and more for some users
iOS 26.2.1 was released last week, adding support for AirTag 2, alongside bug fixes. However, a small minority of users...
AMD Says Valve Is 'On Track' to Ship Steam Machine Early This Year, but We Still Don't Know the Price
What’s going on with Steam Machine? Valve has been relatively quiet on the upcoming hardware since announcing it last year, and it remains without a release date or a price. But AMD, which powers Steam Machine itself so you’d like to think it’s in the know, has said Valve is “on track” to begin shipping early this year.
These Central Florida restaurants were closed down last week over health concerns
Last week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Editorial: Pa. politicians must not let national politics delay the state's budget
Fewer than three months after last year’s Pennsylvania state budget negotiations ended, this year’s budget process began yesterday with Gov....
CA Democrats blast spending plan without health insurance subsidies as Trump pushes alternative
The spending package approved this week keeps the federal government funded, but it does not address the expiration of key Affordable Care Act health care subsidies.
Draymond Green after what might have been his last Warriors game: If it ends, 'what a f***ing run it's been'
Grizzlies, Kings battle as potential deadline moves still loom
Sacramento Kings fans might get one last chance to say goodbye to Domantas Sabonis as the upcoming trade deadline looms over the Memphis Grizzlies' visit to California's capital on Wednesday night.
Bonta: California will 'remain resolute' in pushing back on Trump administration
Over the last year, California has sued the Trump administration 55 times – an average of more than one case a week.
Patriots' rookies ready to take on sport's biggest stage as they prepare for Super Bowl
More than half of New England's players had never played in a postseason game before last month, and they now find themselves on the biggest stage in sports.
ICE in Maine is bad for business
Operations in the state may have ended, but not without leaving a lasting mark on local retailers.
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden
The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.
Queens police shooting of man in mental health crisis shows need for ‘Community Safety’ reform, Mamdani says
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that a 22-year-old Bangladeshi man shot multiple times by NYPD officers in Queens last week during a mental health crisis needs
Bellevue University Online Data Science Ranked #3
Bellevue University earned the No. 3 spot for its online Bachelor of Science in Data Science program in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s in Data Science Programs rankings.The ranking marks a significant rise from last year, when the program placed No. 11. The move reflects continued development of the program and sustained academic pe...
Samsung goes back to its old charging case design for Galaxy Buds 4 in new leak [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds lineup has changed a lot over the years, with the last generation having ditched a long-time charging...
At science fair, UC Berkeley researchers lobby for $23B bond to offset Trump’s cuts
California scientists left their labs last week to defend their work studying disease treatments, resilience to extreme heat and more
Patriots Legend Shockingly Snubbed From Controversial Super Bowl Rankings
Pro Football Focus, aka PFF, kicked off Super Bowl week by releasing a list of its eight highest-graded quarterback performances in the Super Bowl since 2006. Shockingly, Tom Brady was nowhere to be found. Brady played in seven Super Bowls over the last 20 years, winning four. He had multiple iconic performances during that time, […]
Post-mortem on the 2025-26 Houston Texans
Season’s Over. One last look back before the Houston Texans move forward.
French prosecutors raid Paris office of Elon Musk’s X
Paris prosecutors said their cybercrime unit, with Europol support, searched the French office of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation opened last month.
The last US-Russia nuclear treaty is about to expire. What happens now?
Is an arms race inevitable in the post-New START world.
Stardew Valley Turns 10: The Big ConcernedApe Interview
We sat down with Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone for a lengthy interview not about the game's beginnings, but about its journey over the last 10 years, and its future.
Radiology among the 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says
Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall.
Euro zone banks tightening access to business credit, ECB survey shows
Euro zone banks tightened access to corporate credit last quarter and expect to see further tightening ahead due to widespread economic uncertainty, partly related to trade policies, the European Central Bank's quarterly Bank Lending Survey showed on Tuesday.
Willey retains Northants T20 captaincy
Former England all-rounder David Willey will remain Northants Steelbacks captain for this summer's T20 Blast with Justin Broad as his new deputy.
Autism: myth-busting and what scientists still don't know : Short Wave
Autism has a long history of misinformation that continues to today. The Trump administration has perpetuated some of this misinformation in the last year. Among other things, officials have claimed certain groups of people don’t get the condition and that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism to later develop in children. Today, NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton sets the record straight with host Emily Kwong on what scientists do and don’t know about autism. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes on an Autism researcher’s take on Trump’s claims about Tylenol and a Fragile X treatment that may be on the horizon.Interested in more science in the news? 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.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Damian Herring.
Measles confirmed in recent Disneyland visitor, OC health officials say
Health officials in Orange County are sounding the alarm after confirming a recent measles case involving a child who visited Disneyland last week.
The Vogue Business Fall/Winter 2026 Menswear Size Inclusivity Report
Following last season’s sharp decline, FW26 confirmed that the rollback in size inclusivity is not a blip, but an accelerating trend.
Underwhelming 49ers offensive weapon named their worst signing of 2025
The San Francisco 49ers added plenty of players last offseason who helped out, but one of them struggled to make much of a positive impact in 2025.
Drake Maye's shoulder injury improves ahead of Super Bowl showdown
Drake Maye said the shoulder injury that limited him in practice last week has improved enough that he had a normal workout on his first full day in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl. Maye was unable to practice fully last week for the New England Patriots after injuring his throwing shoulder on a scramble in the AFC championship game win against the Denver Broncos.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
LSU will not be disciplined after investigation into its NIL reporting
The first publicly known inquiry by the College Sports Commission, which did not involve football, lasted just two and a half weeks.
Hornets' Pat Connaughton finishes last in team fantasy football league, dyes hair blonde
The 33-year-old sported blonde hair on the Hornets bench during their 102-95 Monday win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Rot-Weiss Essen set to sign striker and goalkeeper
Rot-Weiss Essen have quietly strengthened their squad at the last minute, with Dickson Abiama arriving from 1.FC Kaiserslautern.The strike is on the verge of joining the club at the Hafenstraße stadi...
DNI Gabbard put Trump on the phone with FBI agents who searched Fulton County elections office, sources say
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard put President Donald Trump on the phone with some of the FBI agents who had conducted a controversial search of an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, last week, two sources familiar with the call told CNN.
New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved manganese catalyst even beat many expensive precious-metal options. The discovery could help turn greenhouse gas into clean energy ingredients.
Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features
The Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features that Mozilla has added over the last several months. Here's what can be disabled: Translations, which help you browse the web in your preferred language. Alt text in PDFs, which add accessibility descriptions to images in PDF pages.
WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related to addiction.
Another Whataburger: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Business licenses issued Jan. 26-30, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
Milwaukee County HR director fired following lapse in health insurance contract
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an "employee" who let the county's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.
Lou Holtz's son speaks out on Notre Dame coaching legend's health...
News emerged late last week the 89-year-old coach legend had entered hospice care.
Jelly Roll Says He’s ‘Disconnected’ From Politics, But Will Be Ready to Speak Out ‘Soon’
Jelly Roll said he was largely 'disconnected' from what's going on in America, but planned to speak out 'soon,' after winning a Grammy last night.
UIL Realignment 2026: Here are the biggest moves for Texas high school sports
Monday was Realignment Day for high school sports in Texas as the University Interscholastic League released its list of division compositions that will govern matchups for the next two years.
Broncos officially interviewed Davis Webb for their offensive coordinator position
According to the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson, the Denver Broncos officially interviewed pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Tomasson adds that sources have told him that Webb is the leading candidate for the job. The Broncos surprisingly fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi last week after head coach Sean Payton […]
PLAC Announces Entertainment Line Up
(Okoboji)– The Pearson Lakes Art Center has released their 2026 season lineup. Bob Kirschbaum, Executive Director of the Pearson Lakes Art Center, says they are looking forward to the upcoming season… “We are really excited again about a fabulous summer coming up. Last summer we sold out every show and can’t believe we won’t do […]
Tear gas and pepper spray can have lasting health effects
The chemicals are widely used for crowd control, but their long-term health risks are poorly understood.
Trump’s America and the Coming Reckoning in Global Sports
The specter of a Donald Trump-led America hangs over the upcoming Olympics and World Cup as the U.S. has changed in the eyes of the world since these sports festivals were last staged.
Toy Association Advocates for Science-Based Approach to California Microplastics Review
On January 30, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding consumer products that contain or generate microplastics, including c
Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation
MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect ended more than two decades ago, and MACE plans to leap far beyond it using cutting-edge beams, targets, and detectors. A discovery would point to entirely new forces or particles operating at extreme energy scales.
DOE scientists blasted climate report ordered up by boss
Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five climate contrarians to write about global warming. Department experts pushed back on the findings.
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Jan. 26-30
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest from the Iowa Legislature.
AI is coming for rodeo, the last major U.S. sport untouched by analytics
Rodeo's AI Moneyball era is here
AI is coming for rodeo, the last major U.S. sport untouched by analytics
Rodeo's AI Moneyball era is here
'They've probably been untouched for 49 million years': The New Mexico cave expanding our search for alien life
In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light.
West Hartford Business Buzz: February 2, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Today is Groundhog Day, and although it already seems (to me) like winter has lasted way too long, I'm sure that Punxsutawney
Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's Lakers
The New York Knicks spoiled what might have been LeBron James's last game at Madison Square Garden, stretching their win streak to six games with a 112-100 victory.Washington rookie Will Riley scored 18 points off the bench to lead the host Wizards over Sacramento 116-112, stretching the Kings' losing streak to six games.
Daiwa Profit Beats Estimates on Equity Trading, Wealth Business
Daiwa Securities Group Inc.’s profit beat estimates last quarter, as Japan’s stock market boom bolstered its equity trading and wealth management businesses.
Bengals' Joe Burrow gets last-second Pro Bowl nod
The Bengals now have...two QBs at the Pro Bowl.
Health care workers hold vigil to honor and remember Alex Pretti
Hundreds of health care professionals, their families and other supporters gathered Sunday to remember and honor Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents last week. WeCare organized the event and said it was to offer a space to grieve, show solidarity and remember.
Cardinals hire new coach: Former Rams OC Mike LaFleur heading to Arizona
Arizona is the last team this offseason to decide on a coach
E is for Entertainment
Want to hear from the biggest stars in Hollywood? You're in the right place! This week, Paul Milliken catches up with Emmy-winning actress Claire Foy, director Philippa Lowthorpe, and author Helen Macdonald for a first look at the soaring drama "H is for Hawk." Next up, we celebrate recent Oscar nominee Elle Fanning with a look back at last year's critical and commercial hit "Predator: Badlands." And finally, we're backstage at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where "The Play That Goes Wrong" is sending audiences into hysterics.
‘SNL’ Satirizes a Politically Divided Family Trying to Talk
Last night’s standout performance was about a mom who was reconsidering her beliefs.
Speaker Mike Johnson says he's 'confident' shutdown will end by Tuesday
Despite his one-vote majority in the House and weather-related challenges, the GOP speaker said the partial shutdown won't last long.
UFC 325 Bonuses! Ruffy Banks $100K For Nasty TKO
Alexander Volkanovski added another UFC featherweight title defense to his record last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) at UFC 325 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, outworking Diego Lopes in a rematch from their first meeting back in April 2025. In co-main event action, lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis put […]
Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-Man: Mason Fluharty
Sorry about the lack of content the last couple of days. It has been busy. It should ease off soon. Mason Fluharty is a 24-year-old left-handed pitcher. The Jays picked him in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. He was #40 on our 40-man prospect list in 2022. Matt said: Listed at 6’2” and […]
Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle — Match Report: Mid-Table Nightmare
Newcastle United’s return to Premier League action ended in frustration as Liverpool stormed back to earn a 4–1 comeback win at Anfield. The Magpies have now dropped 16 points from winning positions in the league, keeping just two clean sheets in their last 17 games. Eddie Howe’s boys made a promising start but left Merseyside […]
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in World Baseball Classic
The last time Shohei Ohtani was in the World Baseball Classic, he struck out his then-Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Team Japan their third title in tournament history. Three years later, fans from around the world will only get to see half of the Ohtani experience. After a 22 month absence from pitching on […]
Florida’s silent storm: Inside new science exposing how humidity can escalate a heat wave
A UF team has developed a measure of heat waves that considers how long the heat lasts and how far it spreads.
Meet Dispatch trending business, real estate reporter Emma Wozniak
Get to know Emma Wozniak, who joined The Columbus Dispatch as a reporter last year.
A spider's web reminds me that wonder endures
Last December, in the quiet week between Christmas and January, I walked a few blocks to my office and put away the holiday decorations for another year. I knew the
BKB 50 results, video highlights from ‘Evolution’ in Miami
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing celebrated its 50th event last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) with BKB: “Evolution” from inside James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. BKB 50 was headlined by the super featherweight title fight pitting undefeated 130-pound phenom Alberto “El Indio” Blas opposite five-fight BKB veteran Harold “Lightning” McQueen, widely-regarded as one of […]
Three takeaways from Elche 1-3 Barcelona
Barcelona dominated, but did not demolish Elche last night at Estadio Martinez Valero last night when they faced off on Matchday 22 of La Liga.For the dominance Barcelona had and the chances they crea...
Politics: Bill restricting eminent domain undergoes changes in Iowa Senate
After similar legislation passed through the Iowa House of Representatives with relative ease last week, the Senate is considering a bill to distinctly limit the government’s authority to issue eminent
AND NEW! Stevenson Dominates Lopez To Become Four-Division Champion
If there was ever any doubt as to how good Shaker Stevenson really is he put it all to rest last night (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) in New York City against Teofimo Lopez, dominating “The Takeover” for pretty much the whole fight inside Madison Square Garden. From the jump Stevenson made it clear to Lopez […]
Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday.
How viewers around the world responded to Melania Trump’s documentary
Marla Ailor attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year with her family, and remembered thinking it was a long day.
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
Garmin Enduro 3 review: The longest-lasting sports watch series gets a price cut
If you’re after a high-end sports watch, minus the upkeep and attention-grabbing smartwatch tech, this one is for you.
Healing Childhood Trauma: What Science Says About Breaking the Cycle
Decades after a landmark study showed the lasting health effects of such trauma, researchers are finding ways to guard against enduring harm.
What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.
More than 840 measles infections have been reported in South Carolina, surpassing the tally in Texas last year. Public health experts say it shows the risks when vaccination coverage falls.
What's the point of going back to the moon?
Artemis II is set to blast off to the moon in early February with four astronauts, including the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But we've already been to the moon, so why are we going back? Do we get any benefits here on Earth?
Response to Melania Trump documentary reflects America’s political division
CARMEL, Ind. — Marla Ailor attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration last year with her family, and remembered thinking it was a long day. So she ...
Funding deadline passes, triggering partial government shutdown
Just a few months after the last government shutdown, another partial one began after Congress failed to pass a funding package by a Jan. 30 deadline.
Analysis: 5 early takeaways from the DOJ’s big Epstein files drop
The Justice Department on Friday announced the long-awaited release of an enormous tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, spanning more than 3 million pages, which it said fufilled its obligations under transparency legislation passed last year.
Edward Teach Brewing to close permanently after 8 years of business
The brewery announced February 15 will be a celebration with specials and encouraged customers to “come raise a glass with us one last time.”
Owner of Wichita accounting business charged with 50 counts in federal court
She is accused of using client money for personal expenses, including more than $11,000 to the Plastic Surgery Center, court documents say.
‘Highguard’ Maker Talks About the Game’s Dramatic Launch
The former Respawn developers have dealt with a lot of drama since announcing their new game last month
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 58 to 847, state health department says
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Senior Bowl Day 3 Risers
The Senior Bowl practices have concluded and the final day ended with a triumphant and chaotic finale. Who rose their stock in their last chance to perform in front of scouts before the Saturday game and the Combine?
Businesses in Maine, across New England closed today for national ICE protest
Dozens of businesses in Maine and across New England will be closed on Friday as part of a national protest against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere. ICE was in Maine as recently as last week, and many Portland businesses have shut down for the day as a way of showing their solidarity with immigrant…