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Experts warn Minnesota school closures after ICE shooting will harm kids for 'political points'
Minnesota schools close after ICE shooting sparks protests. Experts say political decision will harm students like COVID did. Remote learning returns.
Praise Hashut and earn a new Daemonsmith by shopping in Warhammer stores soon
Spend in-store to get a new Zharrdron miniature.
Scientists trace fertilizer microplastics from fields to beaches
Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found that only a tiny fraction reaches beaches through rivers, while direct drainage from fields to the sea sends far more plastic back onto shore. Once there, waves and tides briefly trap the particles on beaches before many vanish again. This helps explain why so much plastic pollution seems to disappear after reaching the ocean.
How AI Is Reshaping Science’s Most Trusted Tool
Systematic reviews take a long time, but are the gold standard in evaluating evidence and producing medical recommendations. AI could speed that up—in theory.
The role of the lymphatic system in musculoskeletal system health and disease: research progress and future directions
Bone Research - The role of the lymphatic system in musculoskeletal system health and disease: research progress and future directions
Parkersburg joining other W.Va. cities in effort to remove business barriers
PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg is joining West Virginia’s other largest cities in an effort aimed at making it easier for people to start businesses. The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm, recently announced plans to partner with the Mountain State’s five largest cities – Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg and Wheeling – for West […]
Decades of suffering: Long-term mental health outcomes of Kurdish chemical gas attacks
Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma, somatic symptoms, and psychopathology in conflict-affected populations. He has worked for over a decade with survivors of massacres in the Kurdistan Region, integrating clinical practice with research. He is also a lecturer at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology at the University of Duhok. His current research focuses on validating psychological instruments for Kurdish communities and exploring genetic and phenomic factors related to trauma-related disorders. In a new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry, he and colleagues showed exceptionally high levels of trauma among survivors of a notorious atrocity: the 1988 chemical attack on Halabja in Kurdistan. In this editorial, he summarizes their findings.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Members of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, will receive a permanent seat if they pay $1 billion, according to a US official.
Gemini app rolls out ‘Answer now’ to skip ‘in-depth thinking’
Besides Personal Intelligence, Google this week rolled out an “Answer now” button in the Gemini app on Android, iOS, and web...
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
"The Bone Temple," directed by Nia DaCosta, landed in second place with $13 million through Sunday
Duval Delegation members receive bomb threat with ransom demand
A chilling warning was sent to lawmakers on a holiday weekend.
Textbooks Were Wrong: Human Hair Doesn’t Grow the Way Scientists Thought
A new imaging study challenges long-standing ideas about how hair grows and could lead to new treatments for hair loss. Scientists have discovered that human hair does not emerge because it is pushed upward from the root. Instead, it is pulled along by forces generated by a previously unseen netw
Vose Farm Residences opens in Peterborough
Vose Farm Residences, an affordable workforce housing community developed by Catholic Charities NH, officially opened Jan. 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Applications are now being accepted, with the first tenants
Broncos bring back familiar quarterback after Bo Nix injury
The Broncos are signing Ben DiNucci to give them more quarterback depth following the Bo Nix injury.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Trump vows executive order to protect Army-Navy game from competing football broadcasts
The announcement Saturday night signaled an unusually direct effort by the White House to influence college football scheduling and television programming.
Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge’s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.
3 Health Lessons Hidden In JPMorgan’s Billionaires Report
JPMorgan’s latest Principal Discussions report reveals capital management lessons with direct relevance to leaders’ health and long-term executive performance.
Small Business of the Month: Bridgeway Academy and Therapy Center
Each month throughout the season, one local company will be recognized by the Blue Jackets and First Merchants Bank
Games Workshop Is Finally Making Female Custodes Models
The new models mark the first time tabletop players will be given the option to build their Custodes units with unhelmeted female heads.
OBSERVER CORPS: Marblehead LWV reports on Board of Health meeting
BOARD OF HEALTH – 1-13-26Hybrid Meeting, RecordedLWVM Observer: Tom KruegerMembers in Attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro,Amanda RitvoChair’s reportExpanded BOH -Dr. Massaro opened the meeting by saying he hadreceived a letter from state representative, Jenny Armeni, that the MAhouse had signed a bill on 12/15 and the MA senate on 12/18 permittingthe BOH to
Oregon man buys four ‘refurbished’ video game consoles from Temu and opens them up to see if they’re legit
This Oregon man got his hands on four refurbished video game consoles from Temu to have a closer look at whether or not they were worth the investment
Scientists found the perfect temperature for baking cookies. It could be surprisingly important.
The results could lead to far greater things than just yummier cookies.
Microsoft issues emergency fix afer a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down
The latest patch targets issues related to some users not being able to shut down or log in remotely to their Windows devices.
Republicans, Democrats try to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression
Republican lawmakers' opposition to the plan is perhaps their strongest pushback yet against the president.
A Look At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Its $1b Senior Notes Refinancing
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has just closed a private offering of US$1b in 8.625% senior notes due 2032, and is using the proceeds to fully redeem its outstanding 2027 senior notes. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news has arrived alongside a sharp 17.68% 1 month share price return and a 3.95% 7 day share price gain. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 62.66% and 3 year total shareholder return of 58.63% indicate that longer term momentum has...
Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards
Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds.
Confirmed measles case on Clemson University's main campus amidst outbreak in South Carolina
In a press release published Saturday, Clemson officials were informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health that an individual affiliated with the university was confirmed to have measles.
Jim Cramer on International Business Machines: “It’s Inexpensive Relative to Its Growth Rate”
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his thoughts on. Cramer praised the company’s CEO, as he said: “Let’s take them one by one, starting with IBM, which has become an incredibly strong performer with a stock that’s nearly tripled since late 2022 when it broke free from its… […]
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, topping charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales.
New class of strong magnets uses earth-abundant elements, avoids rare-earth metals
Georgetown University researchers have discovered a new class of strong magnets that do not rely on rare-earth or precious metals—a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean energy technologies ...
Shrimp with a side of cancer? Radioactive contamination is real.
The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can mak…
Sky Sports: Crystal Palace stance clear on Glasner after weekend outburst
Glasner’s Outburst Lays Bare a Club Under StrainCrystal Palace find themselves at a crossroads, and Sky Sports’ reporting laid bare just how exposed that junction has become. Despite Oliver Glasne...
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shuting down
Microsoft was forced to release an emergency update after the first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down or hibernating.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Arknights: Endfield, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2, more
Arknights: Endfield for PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series and Switch 2 are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game release…
UK politics ‘constantly suffering’ from online disinformation, says Labour MP
Emily Thornberry says risk posed to British democracy by bot farms and biased algorithms requires action
Patriots, Texans Defenders Both Fined Before Divisional Round Matchup
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans had some administrative situations to deal with before their divisional round matchup on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss was fined $17,389 for a facemask penalty in the second quarter of last Sunday’s wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, as shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. […]
5 Clever Uses For Your Old PlayStation 3
Even though the PlayStation 3 is going on 20 years old, turning it into an emulator or media server can breathe new life into that old console.
Germany: A push to reduce the number of federal states
Bavaria's State Premier Markus Söder wants to change Germany's political map, but his proposal to merge federal states is meeting with resistance.
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, whose execution did not take place on Wednesday as some had feared, is in good physical health and has been able to meet with his family, according to a family member and a human rights group.
Here’s Brunch, a pop-up, weekend email about the 2026 Legislative Session
Your Sunday buffet of Florida politics, food, culture & more.
Rockstar gives terminally ill fan early access to GTA 6
Rockstar has helped a terminally ill fan play GTA 6 ahead of its November release date.
Female mice often have multiple sexual partners—for survival
Birthing a litter with several fathers may help when food is scarce.
Northampton bar faces restricted entertainment license due to noise and safety issues
NORTHAMPTON — Noise complaints and safety concerns at a downtown bar regularly featuring live music and DJs is prompting the License Commission to temporarily restrict the days the business can have entertainment. The commission at its Jan. 7 meeting voted 3-0 to limit the entertainment license for Haze, 24 Main St., to Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays […]
Here’s how AI data centers affect the electrical grid
Tech giants are in a heated race to build data centers and dominate the AI landscape. But America might not be ready for the energy demand.
Vail Health senior director of emergency and trauma services receives Elevate Award for exceptional care
Sarah Drew, senior director of emergency and trauma services at Vail Health, has been named recipient of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Vail Health created the Elevate Award in June 2022 to give patients and...
Terminally ill GTA 6 fan with 6-12 months to live has seemingly been put in touch with Rockstar about playing the game early
After the studio did the same with Red Dead Redemption 2
Democrats claim path to retake Senate after landing major recruits
Lutheran Health explains how to brace your body for the cold weather
Lutheran Health Network provided a handful of tips and and trick to brace you and your loved ones for the winter elements.
Arkansas Research Alliance adds 3 to academy - Talk Business & Politics
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) has added three new members to the ARA Academy, strengthening the state’s growing momentum as a center for world-class research and discovery. Inducted as ARA...
Why am I a vegan? I do it for my mental health
Vegan restaurants are closing, RFK Jr is sounding the drum for carnivores, and the protein cult is bigger than ever. But eschewing animal products helps me ward off a sense of impotence – and despair, writes Emma Beddington
Bo Nix met the moment in Broncos’ win over Bills
With just over four minutes left in Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos, the moment man wondered about had arrived. Could young quarterback Bo Nix deliver in a big game when his team needed him most? Nix did, and the Broncos are on their way to the AFC […]
Ketsu Battler adds Narmaya from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Ketsu Battler, the one-on-one butt shaking fighting game, has added Narmaya from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as a free guest character today alongside the previously announced Beelzebub via its…
Green Day to open Super Bowl with ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
The NFL has announced that Green Day will kick off the 60th Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Voices: When religion and sexism collide, women’s health suffers
“Inclusion is more than a title or a sentiment,” writes Susan R. Madsen in an op-ed. “Multiple studies show that ‘inclusive’ does not mean offering warm statements about valuing women while upholding teachings that reinforce benevolent sexism.”
Joy Awards Spotlights Saudi’s USD 3B Entertainment Market
Events like the Joy Awards drive the entertainment sector, attracting tourism, revenue, and premium experiences.
Benjamin Logan Elementary seeks volunteers for Science Fair
Benjamin Logan Elementary School is preparing to host its annual Science Fair on Thursday, February 19, and is inviting community members to volunteer as judges […]
Nintendo reveals Japan's best-selling digital games for December 2025 - Metroid Prime 4 in top 10 for Switch 2, but absent on Switch 1
Nintendo recently shared new data revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025. December brought along a couple of notable games, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – it hits #8 on Nintendo Switch 2, but isn’t in the top 20 on Switch. Metroid hasn’t been a particularly popular franchise in Japan and Beyond...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising DLC character Ilsa launches February 10
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Character Pass Season 2 downloadable content character Ilsa will launch on February 10 for $7.99 / 880 yen alongside the game’s version 2.50 update, publisher …
Raducanu overcomes slow start to sail into second round
British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.
7th Day Of NYC Nurses Strike Highlights Ongoing Healthcare Problems
On January 12, around 15,000 nurses walked off their Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian health system jobs in the largest nurses strike in NYC history.
Emma Raducanu: British No 1 makes winning start at Australian Open against world No 195 Mananchaya Sawangkaew
Emma Raducanu records just her second win since September by winning her opening match at the Australian Open in straight sets; Watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app
Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about tau’s necessity and highlight a promising new path for fighting Alzheimer’s and brain aging. Scientists now believe OTULIN may act as a master switch for inflammation and age-related brain decline.
The Brain Health Wake-Up Call
Brain health is built daily. Science, lifestyle, and nutrition can shape focus, memory, and resilience at every age.
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.
Twin Cities small business owners say Amazon’s AI lists their products without consent
Minnesota jewelry designer Emily Johnson is among those upset with Amazon over its new AI feature, which uses product images and descriptions from their websites.
The Ring Nebula is hiding a giant structure made of iron
A huge bar of iron has been discovered lurking inside the iconic Ring Nebula. The structure is enormous, spanning hundreds of times the size of Pluto’s orbit and containing a Mars-sized amount of iron. It was detected using a new instrument that allowed astronomers to map the nebula in far greater detail than ever before. The origin of the iron bar is still a mystery, with one theory suggesting it could be the remains of a vaporized planet.
Patriots vs. Texans prediction, pick, odds, where to watch, live stream, kickoff time
Key questions, X-factors and more about Sunday night's NFL divisional round matchup
Strange discovery offers 'missing link' in planet formation: 'This fundamentally changes how we think about planetary systems'
A decade of observations of four planets around the young planetary system V1298 Tau revealed a rare, long-sought missing link in planet formation.
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy. "Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others from birth," said
Conservatives Cheered When Elon Took Over X. Now It’s Tearing Them Apart.
MAGA has a major social media problem.
AI answering systems are ‘saving the day’ for New England pizzerias. Customers aren’t so sure.
The artificial receptionists, being used to take orders and field calls, have been met with resistance from some customers who said they can’t get the service they are used to.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement becomes wild card for GOP in 2026
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year’s midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his …
Ex-McKinsey consultant and wellness founder: Hustle culture is a liability
Cesar Carvalho founded Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform. This is how he thinks companies should approach employee wellbeing.
Date set for FA Cup fourth round clash at Villa
The Magpies saw off AFC Bournemouth to set up the clash with Villa, beating the Cherries 7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the third round at St. James' Park.Their reward was a trip to Villa Park, ...
These 5 health conditions cause the most deaths
Three out of four deaths worldwide are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and 80% of those deaths are caused by just five conditions. Heart disease is the biggest killer, followed by cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Not only do these conditions cause tens of millions of deaths a year, they also carry a staggering economic cost. The good news is they are largely avoidable. Five major risk factors significantly ramp up your chances of contracting an NCD, from air pollution to a poor diet, and 80% of NCDs could be prevented with the right interventions. A new paper from the World Economic Forum and the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR) sets out recommendations for policy-makers to help boost their NCD prevention efforts.
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics
The House is starting Session fast, Florida has a new Supreme Court Justice, and GOP candidates for Governor continue to falter.
Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's headed to Davos this week to "draw a clear line between democratic capitalism and crony capitalism."
Editorial: More scrutiny for HMSA-HPH health care tie-up
Is it a good idea for Hawaii’s largest health insurer, the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), to partner up in business with one of Hawaii’s larger health care systems, Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH)? State senators and representatives had plenty of questions and concerns to express at a Tuesday briefing on the issue — and Hawaii residents who depend on private insurance should, too.
Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push
The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.
Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation
The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.
Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents
As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.
3 Tesla owners react to Elon Musk's FSD change
Tesla owners' reactions to Elon Musk's announcement that FSD would only be available for $99 a month ranged from frustration to enthusiasm.
Immigrants power US homebuilding. These cities rely on them most.
American cities that build and remodel the most homes are also the most reliant on immigrant labor, new research found.
WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly
Tax docs: Kettering Health execs, church leaders got $3.2M in improper benefits
A number of former Kettering Health executives and board members, along with their family members, received more than $3.2 million in improper “excess benefits” from the hospital from 2016 through 2022, according to hospital tax records recently obtained by the Dayton Daily News.
Trump vows to ‘take out’ Indiana GOP leader over redistricting fight
President Trump said he is working with a conservative ally to oust Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray after the chamber blocked a congressional redistricting plan.
Two presidential elections, two seismic shifts... (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Don Gonyea (national political correspondent) and Deepa Shivaram (White House correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Don talks about a moment in the 2016 presidential election when he started seeing a key voting group for Democrats shift to then-candidate Donald Trump. Deepa recalls the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and her experience covering Kamala Harris' first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Will the Supreme Court let Trump take control of the Fed?
Days after the revelation that the Justice Department is investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the Supreme Court will debate President Trump’s ability to remove the Fed’s board members.
India shows health and digital health is the best investment
Examples from India present a growing body of evidence that investing in interoperable systems, preventive care and digital health yields rising returns.
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
The science of the slush: How temperature profiles dictate precipitation
If you’ve lived in the csra for long, you know our winter weather is rarely simple. We often get stuck with a messy mix instead of a winter wonderland, and i built this graphic to show you exactly …
Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs
Windows users warned new security update causes multiple failures — fixes are now here.