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Meta's money trickles into Texas elections
The Menlo Park-headquartered company is spending on Republicans and Democrats.
Country music world facing possibility that 3 iconic performers could retire in 2026
Country fans might only have a handful more chances to see these stars live.
Pitt softball’s Ahmari Braden started her own cosmetics business — and it may be a hit
Ahmari Braden does a little bit of everything for Pitt softball. Last season, she led the team in batting average at a career-best .315, committed only...
Metro district legislation provides pragmatic, meaningful solution
By Sam Nizam Colorado needs more transparency and accountability in government… at all levels. And during the 2025 legislative session, one such bill made it through the process, improving transparency at the closest local level: metro districts. House Bill 25-1219, sponsored by Reps. Jacque Phillips and Carlos Barron and Sens. Kyle Mullica and Lisa Frizell, […]
Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the first time testified in court about accusations that social media, including Instagran, harm children’s mental health.
Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game preview
Since the last time these teams met, the Houston Rockets actually won a couple of games and looked like a real basketball team before the All-Star break came and, well…you know. The Charlotte Hornets finally lost a game while getting into a big fight with the Detroit Pistons. Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate are suspended […]
Meta ‘cannot pretend’ social media is not addictive, political commentator says
L.A. Mom Magazine founder Shirin Yadegar and political commentator Debra Lea discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying in a landmark trial and leadership changes at CBS on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Daniel Miller
Daniel Miller is a reporter at POLITICO covering the intersection of entertainment, media, sports, technology and politics.Part of POLITICO’s California team since 2026, he examines how Hollywood and Southern California function as engines of political power. Daniel also covers the rainmakers, dealmakers and cultural figures who shape policy debates, elections and public life far beyond the state’s borders.Daniel previously spent 13 years at the Los Angeles Times, most recently as an enterprise reporter in the newspaper’s Metro department, where he worked on investigations and features. He wrote about allegations of sexual misconduct at L.A.’s Magic Castle, chronicled the cratering ventures of a celebrity vegan chef and detailed themystery of a missing million-dollar pocket watch once owned by J.P. Morgan. In 2019, he wrote, reported and hosted "Larger Than Life," an award-winning podcast about the life of an enigmatic L.A. street racer.He previously covered the business of entertainment for The Times, examining the fraught political ties between the Walt Disney Co. and the city of Anaheim, probing the world of second-tier talent agents operating on Hollywood’s fringes and uncovering allegations involving several #MeToo figures.Daniel was named Journalist of the Year at the 2015 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards and, a year later, received the L.A. Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year award. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Loeb Awards for "Selling Stardom," a series on unscrupulous Hollywood operators. His narrative reporting has been honored by organizations including the Society for Features Journalism, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Motor Press Guild.Daniel began his career reporting in Southern California, writing for the Ventura County Star, the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Hollywood Reporter. He attended Beverly Hills High School and UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles.
Excess of ultra-processed foods is a ‘public health crisis,’ senior MAHA advisor says
Senior ‘Make America Healthy Again’ advisor Calley Means discusses the Trump administration’s push to combat ultra-processed and unsafe foods on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
Illinois health officials confirm second measles case in Metro East, release exposure locations
Officials warn people may have been exposed to measles in several Metro East communities, including Glen Carbon, Collinsville and Edwardsville.
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a smartwatch this year
Could Meta take on the Apple Watch?
Meta strengthens Nvidia partnership with expansive new deal
Meta is deepening its ties to Nvidia in a move that could further pressure Intel and AMD, even as AI demand remains strong.
Know Your Benefits: Anthem Rewards offers gift cards for completing health milestones
For Metropolitan State University of Denver employees covered under an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield policy, healthy habits and smart choices are good for your wellbeing and your wallet. Anthem Health Rewards offers up to $225 in gift cards for completing eligible health activities. Employees can begin earning by filling out a short health […]
Zuckerberg's courthouse entourage showed up in Meta Ray-Bans
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles about social media's impact on youth. The judge cracked down on smart glasses in court.
Meta Revives Plan for Smart Watch, Targets 2026 Launch
Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch in 2026, according to two people familiar with the matter. Meta’s plans come as other big tech companies, including Apple, OpenAI and Google, are stepping up their plans for new consumer devices. The company has revived a previously shelved ...
Even the best writing about science recalls ancient myths
The essays in a new anthology offer two distinct ways of interpreting the Promethean legacy of scientific progress.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media trial over teen mental health
Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally designed its social media platforms to be addictive
2 arrested after nearly 3 dozen Latino businesses ‘terrorized’ by burglaries: Police
The Commerce City Police Department on Wednesday announced it has arrested two alleged burglars accused of “targeting and terrorizing” Latino-owned businesses across the Denver metro ar…
STAT wins fourth Polk Award for reporting on impact of Trump on health
STAT has won its fourth Polk Award in five years for documenting the Trump administration’s shakeup of the FDA, scientific research, and public health.
UAE president met U.S. senator Lindsay Graham in Abu Dhabi after health concerns
Graham, writing on X, said he met the UAE president for an hour and a half and dismissed those “perpetuating false narratives against the United Arab Emirates and President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.”
Colonists dredged away Sydney's natural oyster reefs. Now, scientists know how best to restore them
New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a detailed understanding of natural oyster reef geometry. Published in the global journal ...
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Gemini can now generate AI music for you, no lyrics required
With a simple prompt, you can generate 30 seconds of something like music.
‘The Golden Girls’ Joins MeTV Lineup
The iconic series returns to broadcast TV.
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.
Don't miss this future basketball legend, right here in Seattle
School sports may not inspire citywide parades like pro games do. But Seattle's high school basketball scene offers something beyond physical pyrotechnics.
Miami is not the next Silicon Valley. It's something much weirder.
Palantir HQ! Zuck mansion! Crypto bros! Miami is back, baby. But is it actually time to build?
Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” There’s something to that, a new study says. People who engage in a lifetime ...
NASA Captures an Extremely Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon Above the Pacific - Futura-Sciences
However, these aren’t actually rainbows but a phenomenon known as “glory.” It’s an optical event often spotted from airplanes, caused by the refraction of sunlight on the water droplets that make up the clouds. In reality, there is a single glory, stretching about 480 kilometers, consisting of two multicolored edges....
Opinion | Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.
OpenAI, Meta, and Apple's latest battle: Breaking your phone addiction
The tech companies that created our phone addiction are trying to cure us with AI wearables.
Blight, affordability, and entertainment topics of conversation for Westside residents at mayor’s town hall
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan met with Westside residents for the second town hall in her ongoing series to hear directly from the community about their concerns. The meeting at Westside High School focused on pressing issues such as trash, homelessness, affordability, and the need for more family-friendly activities.
This sport's athletes may be the fittest of them all, at least by one metric
Scientists have measured all kinds of athletes, and one sport consistently come out on top for maximizing the body's ability to convert oxygen to energy.
Metro Detroit retirees turn Winter Olympics into stop No. 42 on global sports quest
For many retirees, slowing down is part of the plan. For Doug and Carol Hill of Macomb Township, retirement has meant picking up the pace.
Apple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai Pin
And its smart glasses sound exactly like Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses clones.
With health a top priority, Mets to ease Robert into spring games
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- To be clear, Luis Robert Jr. is not hurt. Yet Robert, the Mets’ new center fielder, has been sidelined often in his career -- the casualty of hip, wrist, knee, hip (again), hamstring, hamstring (again) and other injuries over his last five seasons with the
'Something more magical': Pensacola businesses begin transformation for Pensacon weekend
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- This weekend, thousands of fans are expected to flood to pensacola for the annual pensacon--as always, local businesses aren’t just getting r
Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods
Apple’s getting in on AI hardware.
Behind the numbers: BRIT Awards 2026 nominees
Viberate Analytics reports on the 2026 BRIT Awards nominees, analyzing audience engagement through streaming and radio metrics. Olivia Dean and "Man I Need" emerge as standout performers.
Helen Chandler-Wilde: Can any Politician Focus on Core Issues?
I’m currently reading a book called The Revolt of the Public. Written by a former CIA media analyst, Martin Gurri, it traces the effects of the internet on politics, and argues that fragmenting information has broken the communication channels between leaders and voters. Politicians stop delivering what voters want, sometimes because their demands are impossible, and often because they don’t even know what they are.
New on DVD: Prepare for frights when 'Man Finds Tape'
A found footage horror film tops the DVD releases for the week of Feb. 24. "Man Finds Tape": A brother and sister return to their Texas hometown to investigate surveillance
Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ reportedly upgrades face unlock hardware, compares to iPhone Face ID
Biometrics are a core part of any smartphone nowadays, and Google Pixel is one of the few brands that balances...
A Commonsense Critique of A Priori Metaphysics
On the relationship between science and philosophy.
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Water First Thing in the Morning
Drinking water in the morning can help improve alertness and weight management, as well as heart, metabolic, kidney, and skin health.
Do I need glasses? Common signs to watch out for
Clear vision is something most of us take for granted – until it quietly begins to slip.
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Eating Sports Gambling
The Trump administration says prediction markets are something different. Do their users agree?
Rethinking Lent: Here are 5 ways to kickstart health goals in the new season
Many Louisianans tend to bypass the optimism of New Year's resolutions with their sights set on something more true to their roots — Lent.
Business associations and their legislative asks as MN grapples with economic losses following Operation Metro Surge
JIP head Hirofumi Yoshimura refers to possible return to national politics
Osaka’s governor told JIP executives that he might eye national politics if an Osaka metropolis plan for regional administrative reorganization is approved.
Scientists Discover Surprising Quantum Properties in Seemingly Ordinary Element
A well-known magnetic metal has emerged as a surprisingly versatile quantum platform.
Mysterious RNA led scientists to a hidden layer of cancer
A mysterious RNA found in breast cancer led scientists to uncover an entire hidden class of cancer-specific RNAs across dozens of tumor types. These molecules form unique molecular signatures that identify cancer type and subtype with remarkable accuracy. Some even drive tumor growth and metastasis. Because many are released into the bloodstream, a simple blood test can track how patients respond to treatment and predict survival.
Ray J performs with bleeding eyes weeks after revealing he has months to live
Singer Ray J performed a concert on Saturday with what appeared to be bleeding eyes and something taped to his chest, weeks after claiming he only has months to live: 'I'm putting my life on the line for this show!'
Portland metro economy falling behind the rest of the country, business group says
The Portland metropolitan region is facing a “new reality” marked by job losses, a stalled housing market, and slowing population growth, according to a new analysis released by the Portland Metro Chamber.
iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones
Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple implemented Stolen Device Protection back in 2023 after reports about a new iPhone theft method. Thieves would spy on an intended victim to learn their passcode, then steal the target's iPhone. With the passcode, criminals were able to empty bank accounts, access passwords, and turn off Find My.
Al Roker Drops Into 1 of His Favorite Bodyweight Exercises On Air
Wall squats are an isometric exercise that Al incorporates regularly into his at-home strength routine — and they have some impressive health benefits.
20 cities that will be affordable in 2026
Zillow anticipates improved affordability across the board for homebuyers, but especially in these 20 metros.
Forget tennis, here are the other pro sports Mario should be super at
Time for Nintendo's mascot to try something new
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Genesis Minerals, Press Metal Aluminium, aluminum prices and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
Metal Gear's Solid Snake joins the roster of Rainbow Six Siege, finally making a crossover with Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher real
Rainbow Six Siege is getting a new season that focuses on Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake, and a team-up with Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher is on its way.
Welcome to the United States of Side Hustles
Side hustle culture has exploded in America. Entrepreneurs say its never been easier to start something, but succeeding is another story.
As Colorado’s winter dries up, so do revenues for weather dependent businesses
Some metro Denver businesses saw a 70% dip in revenue as residents decline winter services.
Kansas State fires Jerome Tang
Tang, who is owed more than $18 million, has struggled to win despite having a hefty NIL budget in recent years
Scientists confirm one-dimensional electron behavior in phosphorus chains
For the first time, researchers have shown that self-assembled phosphorus chains can host genuinely one-dimensional electron behavior. Using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, they separated the signals from chains aligned in different directions to reveal their true nature. The findings suggest that squeezing the chains closer together could trigger a dramatic shift from semiconductor to metal. That means simply adjusting density could unlock entirely new electronic states.
Building Your Heart Health: Questions and Answers About Cardiac Rehab
If you’ve had a heart attack or other serious heart event, there’s something that could cut your cardiovascular risk by nearly half, says Raquel Nodarse-Lara, RN, at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.
Angela Pitter Takes Care of Business, and Empowers Others To Do the Same
Whether she’s advising businesses on their digital presence or volunteering within the Newton community, entrepreneur and community leader Angela Pitter operates under the same mindset: if something can be made better, she will be the one to get it done.
This Bonobo Just Did Something Scientists Thought Only Humans Could Do
A bonobo demonstrated the ability to track imaginary objects in controlled tests, challenging the belief that imagination is uniquely human and hinting at deep evolutionary roots. In a set of carefully designed experiments modeled on children’s tea parties, researchers at Johns Hopkins University
Why Teyana Taylor told Julia Roberts 'don't come an inch closer' when they first met on Golden Globes red carpet
Teyana Taylor has revealed her surprising first words to Julia Roberts when they met on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet: 'Don't come an inch closer.'
There's Something Workers Prize More Than Money
Workers prioritize flexible schedules and time autonomy the most
Montgomery teen entrepreneur wins major local Small Business Award
A Montgomery teen is proving you’re never too young to turn a dream into something real.
Solid Snake Joins Rainbow Six Siege in Operation Silent Hunt
New Metal Gear Solid crossover season launches March 3; Operator gadget and loadout details inside.
Scientists Have Made Light Speed Visible. The Images Will Break Your Brain.
The method involves stitching together many thin “slices” of light reflecting off an object.
Assessing Suzhou Ribo Life Science’s Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness
Recent share performance and business profile Suzhou Ribo Life Science (SEHK:6938) has drawn attention after a 5.4% one day decline to HK$70.05, extending a one month return of a 7.9% decline and a year to date return of a 14.7% decline. For context, the company focuses on researching and developing small nucleic acid drugs targeting cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, liver and other diseases, with several candidates in Phase I, Phase II and preclinical trials. See our latest analysis for...
Liverpool revelation could transform £35m star in trophy hunt
Liverpool learned something vital on Saturday night. It could transform Ryan Gravenberch.Liverpool saw out a really solid win in the FA Cup against Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls came to Anfield p...
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | A Valentine’s Weekend in Full Voice: What’s Happening in the Twin Cities Music World February 14
Twin Cities Valentine's weekend features Bad Bad Hats at First Avenue, Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall, and Cory Henry at the Dakota. Events range from indie to jazz and metal.
Real-Time 3D Room Mapping With ESP32, VL53L5CX Sensor And IMU
ST’s VL53L5CX is a very small 8×8 grid ranging sensor that can perform distance measurements at a distance of up to 4 meters. In a recent video,[Henrique Ferrolho] demonstrated that this…
Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity
It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabolism than your bathroom scale. New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy weight. Rather than zeroing in on the gut microbiome, the study turns our attention to the mouth as a potential biological signal of metabolic health. It’s a shift that could challenge long-held assumptions about where obesity-related biomarkers can be measured.
Weekend reads: CDC’s ‘unethical’ vaccine trial; The Lancet ‘refuses to retract’ letter; on the methods used to correct science
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: Journal tags ‘impossible’ case report with short erratum Guest post: …
E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO wants to make a beauty empire for Gen Z
Affordable beauty brand e.l.f. has unlocked something that’s mystified many retailers: how to win over the ever-persnickety Gen Z.
Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care.
Winter Olympics 2026: Canada & Sweden in curling row
When the men's rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.
Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan Reveals Early-Season Focus for 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan spoke about his goals for the 2026 season at spring training Friday.
Minneapolis nonprofit creates fund to help businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Nonprofit helping to fund Minneapolis businesses hurt by Operation Metro Surge
North Carolina's tech industry shows staying power in 2026 report
The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)'s newly released 2026 State of the Technology Industry Report (commonly known as NC STIR) highlights a sector that continues to expand its footprint, deepen its impact, and outperform much of the country across key economic metrics.
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Business break-in attempt
The report is from Jen, who says two people tried to break into The Void and Little Shop of Hairdos just south of The Junction early today, and sent images: 5:10 this morning, these two tried to break into The Void and the back door to Little Shop, met with too much resistance and interrupted by a neighbor. Appears to be the same MO and two ...
Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Won't Have MGS4's Metal Gear Online, But Peace Walker Multiplayer Will Return
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will not include the version of Metal Gear Online featured with the original release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Finally Runs At 60FPS On Switch 2
The final update includes one last batch of visual upgrades
Business Lookahead: Giddy Up
STORY: From bellwether Walmart reporting earnings... to new economic data out of the UK... these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week.:: The trillion dollar clubFresh off hitting $1 trillion in market value, Walmart posts quarterly results on Thursday.Walmart's report offers a glimpse into consumer spending after recent data showed December U.S. retail sales were unexpectedly flat.A surprisingly strong employment report for January eased some concerns about economic weakening.Economic reports in the coming week include the advance reading of fourth-quarter GDP, a monthly consumer sentiment survey, and the personal consumption expenditures price index, a key inflation measure.:: Heavy metalsEurope's four largest mining companies report earnings in the coming week.Copper, gold, silver and other precious metals all recently hit records - but the January rally has given way to a sharp February sell-off.Last month's rally boosted the market values of Rio Tinto, Glencore, Anglo American and Antofagasta.Their earnings will test whether the momentum can be sustained.:: UK economic data UK labor market data and inflation readings will provide fresh fodder for markets, even though investors are still digesting the fallout from the recent government instability.Labor market numbers due on Tuesday will show if a gradual cooling of wage growth has continued.Then, January inflation data comes Wednesday.The political turmoil has set a tense backdrop, leaving markets highly sensitive to data swings. Fitch is also due to review its UK rating on Friday.
Is there a new comet? See latest discovery
French scientists discovered comet C/2026 A1 Jan. 13, currently approaching the sun. Here's what to know.
Meta says no new performance-related layoffs planned
Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, says it will not conduct new performance-based layoffs, shifting from last year's 5% workforce reduction.
Scientists Think Asteroids May Have Provided the Ingredients for Life on Earth
A new study analyzes three asteroid and two meteorite samples to see if space rocks smacking into Earth could’ve helped kickstart life.
Gary Marcus skewers viral AI essay as alarmist 'hype'
AI researcher Gary Marcus said Matt Shumer's viral essay, "Something Big Is Happening," oversells the current capabilities of AI models.
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
How Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is saving more lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Timely cardiology care is something 55-year-old Brainerd resident Michele Albright is especially thankful for.
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to broadcast Atlanta Braves spring training games
Gray Media has once again partnered with the Atlanta Braves to expand the broadcasting of spring training games.
How to watch the Atlanta Braves Spring Training on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment
Gray Media is partnering with the Atlanta Braves to air 15 Spring Training games on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment.
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to broadcast Atlanta Braves spring training games
Gray Media has once again partnered with the Atlanta Braves to expand the broadcasting of spring training games.