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Budget cut fallout: After Idaho cut a critical Medicaid mental health service, two patients died
Idaho Medicaid contractor Magellan cut the service in December, after Gov. Brad Little ordered state agencies to cut spending.
Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin seeks nonprofits for key program
The deadline is February 28 for the program titled “Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management."
From Hempstead Lights to Ocean Nights: A Hofstra Pride Entertainment Playbook
From Hempstead Lights to Ocean Nights: A Hofstra Pride Entertainment Playbook
Republican-led US House panel issues subpoenas to eight health insurers, Axios reports
House Judiciary Committee Republicans have subpoenaed eight Affordable Care Act health insurers for documents as part of a widening investigation of potential fraud surrounding the use of premium subsidies, Axios reported on Tuesday.
Democrats reject White House ICE offer as partial shutdown looms
Schumer and Jeffries says White House proposal is ‘incomplete and insufficient’ as prospect of deal recedes
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
Republican politicians and strategists in Texas are amping up anti-Muslim rhetoric as a way to energize Republican voters after several elections when the border was the animating force.
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes rates
'We feel it in our bones': Can a machine ever love you?
Artificial intelligence can write you a passable love poem and some people even have romantic feelings towards it. But is the feeling mutual?
'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
The Biggest Reason to Travel This Year? Sports
With more and more interest from fans in catching tournaments, matches, and races all over the world, sports is the biggest motivator for travel right now.
Inside Las Vegas's Electric Reinvention Into a Sports Capital
Long the world’s entertainment capital, this desert playground has now become the epicenter of sports tourism.
Hospitals are posting prices for patients. It's mostly industry using the data
The Trump administration pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it's mostly health systems and insurers using the information for negotiations.
A Democrat’s victory in a Louisiana legislative race got national attention. Here’s why.
Democrats weren’t sure if they could hold onto state House District 60, an Iberville Parish-based seat long represented by their party.
IRS updates Tax Pro Account with new digital tools for business tax practices
The new tools create a digital foundation for future enhancements aimed at tax professionals.
Riot Games downsizes 2XKO team, about 80 employees affected
Free-to-play fighting title "hasn't reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term," says executive producer
Insurance companies should pay patients when they make cost-effective health care choices
When patients pay the same no matter the health care option they choose, there’s no incentive for them to make judicious choices.
Winter Olympics: Team USA curling fighting for one of nine golds up for grabs in a busy Day 4
New food science center to get $30M | Pine Bluff Commercial News
Federal funding legislation signed into law the week of Feb. 6 included $30 million to support the construction of a new Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation in Fayetteville as part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
Remedy revenues continue to rise for 2025, reaching €59.5m
Fourth quarter results spike 46.3% to €17 million following increase in royalties and sales of Alan Wake 2 and Control
Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization? : Life Kit
Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insurance company, meaning you'll need pre-approval before you can receive care. This episode, health care reporter Sarah Boden shares tips on making the prior authorization process as smooth as possible — so you can save yourself frustration and get medical support sooner.Follow 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 physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!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.
Report: Liverpool to move ‘immediately’ to sign Premier League star
Liverpool Plot Next Defensive Move with Micky van de Ven on RadarLiverpool’s long term planning at centre back continues to gather pace, with Micky van de Ven emerging as a name that refuses to fade...
'It kind of spiralled' - four ejected after mass brawl
Four players are ejected after a mass brawl as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 in a bad-tempered NBA fixture.
Lakers vs. Spurs Preview: Right back at it again
The Lakers will have a daunting task ahead of them on Tuesday in the second night of a back-to-back against the Spurs.
BP reports fourth-quarter 2025 profits in line with expectations
BP posted a fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit, or adjusted net income, of $1.54 billion on Tuesday, compared with expectations of $1.55 billion in a company-provided poll of analysts and $1.17 billion a year ago.
2027 Super Bowl Best Bet: Back Chargers to Have Seahawks-Like Season
Will Hill sees Justin Herbert following in the footsteps of Sam Darnold next season, overcoming his big-game demons and winning it all.
Scientists Close In on Breakthrough Vaccine for a Global Health Threat
A new vaccine approach could offer protection against chikungunya by safely mimicking the virus and activating the immune system.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman after agency CEO named in Epstein files
The Grammy winner said in a statement on Feb. 9 that "artists deserve representation that aligns with their values."
The OM System OM-3 Astro Makes Nebulae Look Incredible
The OM System OM-3 Astro shoots for the stars.
OM System Launches New TG-7 Kit Made for Microscopes
OM System's new TG-7 camera gets super close to your subject.
LA County report: ICE raids result in $3.7 million in business losses
Approximately $3.7 million in business losses occurred between July to September 2025 due to federal immigration raids in Los Angeles County.
Starmer Has an Epstein, Not Truss, Moment
Personal probity is the very least of the British prime minister’s problems, and markets are in for a period of uncertainty.
Large fire breaks out at Jackson Ave business
Memphis fire crews are battling a fire at a business on Jackson Avenue on Monday night.
South Minneapolis businesses bounce back after ICE protests
Businesses near where Alex Pretti was killed continue to see community support more than two weeks after his death.
Young Americans express deep dissatisfaction with how the political system works
Johns Hopkins research examining generational divides in democratic institutions finds younger respondents have the least amount of trust in political parties and elected officials to reflect their views
Trump administration to cut $600 million in health funding from 4 states
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,. according to documents.
Federal court blocks California’s law enforcement mask ban
A federal judge in California on Monday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations.
Monster Hunter Wilds large-scale expansion in development; version 1.041 update launches February 18
A large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, and the game’s version 1.041 update will launch on February 18, Capcom announced. Details on the expansion will be announce…
US to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democratic-led states, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado because they do not align with the White House's priorities, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Political Philology: J. R. R. Tolkien Against the Leftists
If I may be permitted to so step beyond my bounds and attempt to speak for what Tolkien’s advice might be, I believe his recommendation would be this: teach, read, and write poetry, for that is the first step toward viewing language as not merely a tool for communication, but a science, an art, a he
Ricky Martin's Face During Super Bowl Cameo Stuns Fans, As Experts Address Possible Cosmetic Enhancements
Dueling AIs Reconstruct Rules of Mysterious Roman-Era Board Game
Seems like Europeans were playing blocking games centuries earlier than previously thought.
One of Dubai’s Most Powerful Executives Discussed Sex, Business With Epstein
Emails show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem corresponded with the disgraced financier for more than a decade after Epstein was first jailed in 2008 for procuring a minor for prostitution
A simple discovery is shaking the foundations of spintronics
A long-standing mystery in spintronics has just been shaken up. A strange electrical effect called unusual magnetoresistance shows up almost everywhere scientists look—even in systems where the leading explanation, spin Hall magnetoresistance, shouldn’t work at all. Now, new experiments reveal a far simpler origin: the way electrons scatter at material interfaces under the combined influence of magnetization and an electric field.
Young scientists from across the UK shortlisted for largest unrestricted science prize
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists today announced the Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom. The Awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. Now in its ninth year, each Blavatnik Awards Laureate will receive an unrestricted £100,000 (US$135,000) prize, while the remaining six Finalists will be awarded £30,000 (US$40,400) each. This year’s Finalists include: Chemical Sciences Finalists Michael J. Booth, PhD – University College London (UCL) Mathew H. Horrocks, PhD – The University of Edinburgh Maxie M. Roessler, DPhil – Imperial College London Life Sciences Finalists Nicholas R. Casewell, PhD – Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Thi Hoang Duong (Kelly) Nguyen, PhD – MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Pontus Skoglund, PhD – The Francis Crick Institute Physical Sciences & Engineering Finalists Radha Boya, PhD – The University of Manchester Paola Pinilla, PhD – University College London (UCL) Iestyn Woolway, PhD – Bangor University
Life science research in extreme environments: a conversation with astronaut Jessica Meir
Communications Biology - Jessica Meir is a NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist. She flew for the first time to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2019 where she served as a...
Wyoming Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
Right to Repair, stiffer penalties on theft, and eminent domain reform are among the top priorities for Wyoming small business owners
Watch Brands Increasingly Turn to Sports for Spark
In a cooling market, makers have been putting more emphasis on sponsorships and famous athletic ambassadors, especially in the United States.
One In Five Pennie Customers Drop Health Care Coverage After ACA Tax Credits Expire
One in five customers of Pennsylvania's Affordable Care Marketplace dropped coverage because the expiration of tax credits caused premiums to rise.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls to launch with 20 playable characters
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature a roster of 20 playable characters at launch, according to the game’s updated Steam page.
Catherine O'Hara’s cause of death confirmed by medical examiner
Catherine O’Hara, the comic actor known for “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office and shared by TMZ on Monday.
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.
Backed by NFL, Flag Football Gains Momentum In NCAA Emerging Sports Program
Backed by the NFL and the Olympics, flag football is gaining momentum in the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.
Rivian launching Apple Watch app with remote controls and Gen 1 digital key feature
Back in December, Rivian released support for using an Apple Watch as a digital key. Next, the EV maker is...
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Analysis: Democrats wade into ‘Epstein class’ warfare
Sen. Jon Ossoff injected the Epstein files into a potent new political argument during a rally in Atlanta over the weekend.
RWJBarnabas Health Opens New Food Farmacy at RWJUH Hamilton
RWJBarnabas Health celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community health outcomes across New Jersey.
Players Era NIL Payments Stalled in College Sports Commission Review
What remains unclear is the extent to which these delays are attributable to Players Era, the CSC, or the schools themselves.
Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial
Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."
RealClimate: The Climate Science reference they don’t want Judges to read
RealClimate: For the first time, the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) commissioned a chapter on climate science for the manual they put out (with the NASEM) for judges, the Reference on Scientific Evidence (4th Edition). This week, a month after it was published, they pulled the chapter out after being pressured by 27 Republican Attorneys General. You
Gemini on Android desktop will have persistent icon, keyboard shortcut
When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more...
Soybeans Correct with Corn and Wheat Awaiting WASDE, More China Business
Risk off in the outside markets also played a role in the selling pressure according to Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer. However, he doesn't think all the China demand is priced into the soybean market.
US Medicare Agency Proposes Regulation to Reduce Fraud Across Health Insurance Programs
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday proposed regulations to crack down on fraud and misleading practices by health insurance agents and brokers to lower health care costs. (Reporting by Sneha S K in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona) Copyright 2026 ...
Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause
Rectal cancer was the long-term cause
A moment of truth for Democrats ahead of this week's DHS shutdown deadline: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a preview of this year's big secretary of state races.
Samsung almost confirms when it's unveiling the Galaxy S26 family
February 25 seems like a given at this point. Samsung has long been rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February...
GOP, Dems agree prices are higher over past year
Bringing down costs for middle-class Americans was a core tenet of President Donald Trump’s reelection bid in 2024. Since returning to office last January, the president has repeatedly insisted that he’s righted the economy and driven down inflation.
PSRC Multilingual Learner Program to host 2026 NC Science Festival
LUMBERTON — The Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) Multilingual Learner (ML) Program has been officially recognized as an event host for the 2026 North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), marking a significant milestone for the district and its commitment to inclusive, high-quality science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education.
Understanding the physics at the anode of sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are gaining traction as a next-generation technology to complement the widely used lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). NIBs offer clear advantages versus LIBs in terms of sustainability ...
SIUH receives $10.5M in state funds to improve mental health care access
The funding will help prevent crises, emergency department visits and disruptions in care, the hospital has announced.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta crowd, putting health care at the center of Democrats' 2026 fight
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff from Georgia energized Atlanta supporters, spotlighting health care as a defining issue for Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.
After Moltbook, AI agents can now hang out in their own space-faring MMO
SpaceMolt envisions a world where AI plays with itself and the humans just watch.
WHO Didn’t Recommend Lockdowns, Contrary to Health Officials' Suggestions
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, Trump administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said it recognized that the measures might be needed in some cases.
Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
Google locks YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall
After a lengthy test, YouTube Music is making lyrics a premium feature.
What is a pulmonary embolism? Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained
"Home Alone" actress Catherine O'Hara's died from a pulmonary embolism. Here's what to know.
Science has just discovered “oases” of clams and tube worms at a depth of 9,533 meters, where sunlight does not exist and yet life thrives in abundance
Scientists uncover thriving clam and tube worm ecosystems nearly 10,000 meters deep, revealing how life survives without sunlight.
Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team
Riot Games has laid off approximately half of the employees working on its League of Legends-themed fighting game 2XKO.
Chicago business activity growing for first time since November 2023
Chicago employment situation improves after hitting lowest level since 2009 in December 2025.
5 Super Bowl ads that packed a political punch
While Bad Bunny largely avoided controversy in his Super Bowl halftime show, some of the game’s high-priced advertisements packed an overtly political punch. Interest groups often turn to th…
Nancy Bostock lands colleague, former member support in bid for Pinellas School Board
'She is committed to high academic standards, fiscal responsibility and protecting our children from the intrusion of politics into our classrooms.'
Justice Department seeks to dismiss Steve Bannon’s Capitol riot contempt case
Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to drop a criminal case brought during the Biden administration against Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump who was convicted years ago for thumbing his nose at lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Easter Eggs From Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance, Explained
From a light blue Puerto Rican flag to a young boy resembling a young Bad Bunny — here are some of the Easter eggs from his historic halftime show.
PODCAST: How a proposed natural gas pipeline in CT cuts across typical partisan politics
WSHU's Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror's John Moritz discussed his article about a natural gas pipeline project that seems to buck partisan trends.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show: All the details and Easter eggs you may have missed
The Puerto Rican superstar's powerful performance was packed with nods to Latino culture.
Dem lawmaker slams Ilhan Omar probe as 'playing politics'
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the probe into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's personal wealth on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 4, including a child, Lebanese health ministry says
Israeli forces killed four people, including a child, in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, citing the health ministry, in two separate strikes that the Israeli military said targeted members of the Shi'ite Muslim armed group Hezbollah.
Embark Studios Is Encouraging Cooperation in ARC Raiders With New Shared Watch Event
Embark Studios launches ARC Raiders’ Shared Watch Event, rewarding players for cooperating against the ARC with cosmetics, tokens, and event progression.
PS5 Remake of Beloved PS3 Action Game Gets Divisive Reviews
A new PS5 remake of a beloved PS3 action game is out, and has debuted to some relatively divisive reviews upon its launch.
Champions League Power Rankings: Inter surge into playoffs
The Champions League playoffs will be back next week around Europe
NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES COMMENTATORS FOR NBA ALL-STAR 2026 IN LOS ANGELES, FEB. 13-15, ACROSS NBC, PEACOCK, NBCSN AND TELEMUNDO
Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford and Noah Eagle to Call All-Star Events Friday – Sunday, Including Rising Stars, All-Star Saturday and NBA All-Star Game; Zora Stephenson and Ashley ShahAhmadi to Serve as Courtside Reporters
An Olympian Made One Small Comment About the State of the Country, and MAGA Lost Its Mind
The president and his sycophants really do have paper-thin skin.
Q&A: Jake Lasceski, Business Professionals of America
Jake Lasceski, a senior majoring in Business Leadership Management with a political science minor, has found hands-on business experience and personal growth through Business Professionals of America (BPA). We spoke
NASCAR emerges from federal antitrust lawsuit bruised but ready for 78th season
The Michael Jordan-led federal antitrust lawsuit last year against NASCAR and its owners took a toll on the France family.
Essentia Health, Southern Valley Fire and Rescue celebrate partnership to improve advanced emergency medical care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
You'll Now Need to Pay for This YouTube Music Feature
Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music — the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you haven’t used it before, has the lyrics scroll... #Android #Google
Baton Rouge Rep. Dixon McMakin exits race for Julia Letlow’s House seat
A crowded field of potential candidates remains, however.
Is the PPPLF Still Encouraging Small Business Lending?
The Federal Reserve designed its Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to ease liquidity issues and support small business lending during the pandemic. The liquidity facility allowed banks to pledge Paycheck Protection Program loans as risk-free collateral during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis shows that, although the program has essentially ended, the positive effects on small business lending have persisted, particularly among small banks with lower liquidity, in keeping with the intent of the program.