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Opinion | When Conservative Politics Hit Cash-Starved Universities

If college education is merely a transaction, educators — and facts — are vulnerable.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Linux Performance Review

Ahead of tomorrow's official availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at $499 USD, today the review embargo lifted.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • phoronix.com
Snap is spinning off its AR glasses into a separate business

Snap’s augmented reality glasses business will now be its own entity, with the company establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Business • engadget.com
Send Help is an ode to every worker who has had a bad boss

The scariest thing about Sam Raimi’s latest is how relatable it can feel.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Entertainment • theverge.com
Obituary: Ajit Pawar, the mercurial leader who stepped out of his uncle's shadow

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways.

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Jan 28 • 8:38 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
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California mental health hospitals warn over cuts after state hands down staffing rules

Psychiatric hospitals could close beds under proposed state rules if regulators don’t allow implementation time, facilities warn.

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Jan 28 • 8:30 AM EST • Health • calmatters.org
The week in politics (Jan. 28, 2026)

On Wednesday's show: From special election runoffs to the fallout from shootings in Minneapolis, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Jan 28 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
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The US in brief: DHS’s first report on Pretti

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.

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Jan 28 • 7:42 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
How to Communicate About Quantum Technology — Science-Backed Tips For Talking Quantum

Research shows that most people know little about quantum technology, making clear, balanced communication essential.

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Jan 28 • 7:39 AM EST • Science • thequantuminsider.com
General Dynamics fourth-quarter revenue rises on strong defense business

General Dynamics posted a rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by growth in its combat and marine systems segments.

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Jan 28 • 7:18 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges

Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.

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Jan 28 • 7:17 AM EST • Politics • americasquarterly.org
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The White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis

Never forget how this administration misled you.

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Jan 28 • 7:15 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
‘I don’t let bullies win’ Ilhan Omar says after attack, as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’ in Minneapolis

President had mocked congresswoman hours before she was sprayed with unknown substance during a town hall event

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Jan 28 • 7:07 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health

A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters

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Jan 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • theguardian.com
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‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health

A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters

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‘Rodent droppings, live roach’: Jefferson County’s worst January 2026 restaurant health ratings

In January, 11 restaurants, convenience stores and other food establishments received scores of 84 or below.

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Jan 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • al.com
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Event Colleagues Enjoy Special Celebration at Little Caesars Arena

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Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto lens

A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in...

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Jan 28 • 6:56 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following?

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Jan 28 • 6:47 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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5 things to know for Jan. 28: Minnesota ICE crackdown, Political violence, Severe weather, Social media trial, Epstein files

CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.

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Jan 28 • 6:46 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch

Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’

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Jan 28 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, Study Finds

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you prefer to stay up late, living it up through the night while everyone else is snoozing away? You might be doing your heart health a disservice, a new study says. Middle-aged and older night owls appear to have ...

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Jan 28 • 6:35 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
UCA to launch Innovation Campus - Talk Business & Politics

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (Jan. 27) to move forward with the development of a new “Innovation Campus,” an interdisciplinary initiative designed to strengthen workforce...

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Jan 28 • 6:29 AM EST • Business • talkbusiness.net
UCA to launch Innovation Campus - Talk Business & Politics

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (Jan. 27) to move forward with the development of a new “Innovation Campus,” an interdisciplinary initiative designed to strengthen workforce...

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Jan 28 • 6:29 AM EST • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?

Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.

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Jan 28 • 6:25 AM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Why it’s so hard to uncover the truth about a president’s health

Bruises on Trump’s hands and other apparent ailments have invited speculation. But secrecy, politics, and the vagaries of aging make drawing conclusions difficult.

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Jan 28 • 6:21 AM EST • Health • bostonglobe.com
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Windows 11’s ability to resume Android apps on your PC is getting closer

The feature is now in Release Preview testing

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Jan 28 • 6:18 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Inside the minds of two US Olympians — and how they achieve greatness

U.S. Olympians Erin Jackson and Alysa Liu demonstrate how different personality traits and cognitive styles can lead to elite athletic success.

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Jan 28 • 6:07 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
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Why comedian Katherine Ryan won't make fun of her kids on stage: 'I don't wanna get Brooklyn Beckhamed'

The British-Canadian comedian says she steers clear of making any of her five children the punchline for fearing of stirring up Beckham-style family drama.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Expiration of federal health insurance subsidies: What to know in California

Thousands in California who rely on the state-run health insurance marketplace face premiums that are thousands of dollars higher as federal subsidies expire.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
What to Know About Skimo, the 2026 Olympics' Only New Sport

Ski mountaineering makes its debut at the Milano Cortina Winter Games

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Sports • time.com
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • gjia.georgetown.edu
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Commentary: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Thousands of Californians move to Idaho every year. Who are they?

They’ve faced, at times, a chilly welcome from Idahoans. What the data tell us about the state’s largest group of newcomers.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • idahostatesman.com
How has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcode

The makeup of Great Britain’s high streets has changed dramatically. See what the data says about where you live

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Jan 28 • 5:01 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
Limy raises $10M to help brands boost AI agent visibility: pitch deck

Limy raised $10 million from investors including Flybridge and a16z to help brands boost their visibility to AI agents.

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Jan 28 • 5:01 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.

Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.

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Jan 28 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
The Gen Z gender divide in politics

As Gen Z becomes older, a college student fears there will be less social cohesion and greater risks to democratic consensus.

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Jan 28 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • rhodeislandcurrent.com
Another Threat to VA Health Care

A VA privatization pilot in Congress could weaken veterans’ care, degrade quality, and cost taxpayers over $100 billion a year, experts warn.

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Jan 28 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonmonthly.com
The best and worst states to start a business in 2026

'It’s crucial to establish your business in a state that will maximize your chances of success,' one analyst said.

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Jan 28 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • qz.com
Hong Kong scientists launch AI model to better predict extreme weather

A team of Hong Kong scientists has developed an artificial intelligence weather-forecasting system to predict thunderstorms and heavy downpours up to four hours ahead, compared with the range of 20 minutes to two hours now.

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Jan 28 • 4:50 AM EST • Science • reuters.com
Trump’s Choice to Be Alabama’s Next Senator Finds an Odd Political Target: the Modern Gas Can

ENTERPRISE, Ala.—U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, a longtime political figure in this rural Alabama community, has his priorities. Among them? A reform effort aimed at the modern gas can. A congressman since 2021, the Republican may be headed toward one of the most powerful positions in Yellowhammer State politics, a seat in the U.S. Senate, given […]

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Jan 28 • 4:45 AM EST • Politics • insideclimatenews.org
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Business Travel Global Strategic Business Report 2026: Market to Reach $928.4 Billion by 2030 as Bleisure Emerges as a Major Trend Shaping Market Dynamcs

The business travel market is poised for growth driven by digital innovation, economic globalization, and evolving corporate cultures. There's a surge in digital tools enhancing efficiency, diversification into personalized experiences, and sustainability-driven strategies. Regional growth variances present notable opportunities. Business Travel Market Business Travel Market Dublin, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Business Travel - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added t

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Galaxy S27 May Not Be An Exynos-Exclusive Launch, As Samsung’s 2nm GAA May Be Used To Develop A ‘Custom Tuned’ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro

A custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro fabricated on Samsung’s 2nm GAA process could be used for the Galaxy S27 series

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Jan 28 • 4:37 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action

Here’s what Aluminium OS actually looks like.

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Jan 28 • 4:26 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Vern Buchanan says opportunity for fresh leaders, not difficult political environment, drove choice to retire

The Longboat Key Republican hasn't endorsed a successor, but says the region has plenty of talent.

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Jan 28 • 4:15 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
An ousted energy regulator reflects on Georgia’s new power politics

Former utility commissioner Tim Echols talks climate change, the Republican party, and how the state will deal with rising power demand.

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Jan 28 • 4:15 AM EST • Politics • grist.org
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Charge up your morning — Sunburn gives you the power to shine!

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Jan 28 • 4:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian...
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Starmer Attack on Reform Candidate Shows His Future on Ballot

Keir Starmer stepped up his attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of a special election that could decide the prime minister’s political future.

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Jan 28 • 3:03 AM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
How scientists predict big winter storms : Short Wave

This past weekend, Winter Storm Fern struck the States. Sleet, snow and ice battered Americans all the way from New Mexico to New York. Scientists predicted its arrival in mid-January, and in anticipation of the storm, more than 20 state governors issued emergency declarations. But how did scientists know so much, so early, about the approaching storm? NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher says it has to do with our weather models… and the data we put into them. Which begs the question: Will we continue to invest in them?Interested in more science behind the weather? Check out our episodes on better storm prediction in the tropics and how the Santa Ana winds impact the fire season this time of year. Have a question we haven’t covered? Email us at shortwave@npr.org. We’d love to consider it for 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.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by our showrunner Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones and Rebecca Hersher checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez. News clips were from CBS Boston, Fox Weather, Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, and PBS Newshour.

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Rebuilding Colorado’s talent pipeline system

By Randy Johnson The rule of thumb in designing and building anything is form follows function — you always build for a clear and specific purpose. This principle holds true for structures, vehicles, applications, seemingly anything, other than many educational systems and government functions. During the next few months, Colorado has a powerful opportunity to […]

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Jan 28 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political. : It's Been a Minute

How do romantic tropes and fantasies impact how you understand politics?You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.Brittany is joined by Netta Baker, Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.

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Reid Hoffman warns CEOs against staying quiet in the Trump era

Reid Hoffman says business leaders are wrong to stay silent and that they have a responsibility to speak up.

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Jan 28 • 2:53 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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AI boom will produce winners and ‘carnage,’ says tech boss; dollar sinks to four-year lows after Trump comments

Cisco chief executive says technology ‘will be bigger than the internet’ but current market is probably a bubble; dollar selling intensifies, gold climbs through $5,200 an ounce to new record high

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Jan 28 • 2:46 AM EST • Business • theguardian.com
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India reports two Nipah virus infections as Thai, Malaysia step up screening

India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step up scrutiny of air travellers.

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Jan 28 • 2:42 AM EST • Health • reuters.com
India Says It Has Contained Nipah Virus Outbreak as Some Asian Countries Ramp up Health Screenings

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday ...

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Jan 28 • 2:11 AM EST • Health • usnews.com
Starmer vows to raise issues ‘that need to be raised’ with Xi amid push to free Jimmy Lai

The prime minister may also discuss the fate of the Uyghurs with the Chinese leader

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Jan 28 • 2:00 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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When AI Agents Turn Against You: The Prompt Injection Threat Every Business Leader Must Understand

As organizations deploy AI agents to handle everything, a critical security vulnerability threatens to turn these digital workers against their employers.

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Jan 28 • 1:33 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
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Spartans’ tale of resistance, then relentless reality

San Jose State lays down to a mighty second-half Boise State effort

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Jan 28 • 1:15 AM EST • Sports • mwcconnection.com
Puma's long slide: the rise and fall of a German sports icon

Germany's Puma and fierce rival Adidas have their roots in the very same house where brothers Rudolf and Adolf Dassler launched their shoe business a century ago, before a major fall-out between the siblings split the company in two.

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Jan 28 • 12:09 AM EST • Sports • reuters.com
It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover

The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online.

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Jan 28 • 12:01 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Ray J claims he won't live past 2027 due to health concerns: 'That's...
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Jan 27 • 11:51 PM EST • Health • pagesix.com
Galaxy S26 confirmed to feature satellite communication

The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra have received FCC certifications, confirming they feature satellite communication.

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Jan 27 • 11:19 PM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Ray J Shares His Heart Is "Only Beating 25 Percent" After Near-Fatal Hospitalization

Ray J said his heart is "only beating 25 percent" after he "almost died" while hospitalized for a severe case of pneumonia earlier in January.

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Jan 27 • 10:52 PM EST • Health • eonline.com
Corey Lewandowski, a Familiar Trumpworld Figure, Is at the Center of the ICE Uproar

Now a top aide to Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, Mr. Lewandowski has a long history of controversy in President Trump’s orbit, but he has always found a way back from exile.

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Jan 27 • 10:26 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
The Wolfpack Peels the Orange 88-68

Game Summary: NC State started the game well for the first time lately. By the first official timeout the lead was 13-5 Wolfpack. Despite a decided height advantage, the rebounds were tied at 16 at the half. Stats were generally even; the Pack won the first half with quality shooting 50%/40%/82%. Williams had a great […]

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Jan 27 • 10:17 PM EST • Sports • backingthepack.com
Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability

After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.

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Jan 27 • 9:53 PM EST • Science • theconversation.com
C3.AI in talks to merge with startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reports

Enterprise artificial intelligence software provider C3.AI is in talks to merge with privately held startup Automation Anywhere, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

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Jan 27 • 9:14 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Max Scherzer Predicted To Surprisingly Land With New AL Team

Max Scherzer’s free agency could extend into the season, per reports, as teams weigh his veteran presence against durability concerns. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer pointed to the Kansas City Royals as a compelling surprise option. “According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the latest on Max Scherzer is that he could […]

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Jan 27 • 8:54 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama

A Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama

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Jan 27 • 8:50 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
More options for mental health services and substance abuse treatment in Visalia

Visalia Recovery Center is opening up at its new location on East Caldwell Avenue in the city.

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Jan 27 • 8:40 PM EST • Health • abc30.com
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Politics Chat, January 27, 2026

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

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Jan 27 • 7:35 PM EST • Politics • heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
Politics and Agriculture - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Washington Post Columnist, Megan McCardle wonders what ever happened to trying to understand what the problems are and coming up with a compromise.

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Jan 27 • 7:00 PM EST • Politics • aginfo.net
Northe Saunders: New poll should guide Florida’s debate on childhood vaccine requirements

Florida voters strongly back vaccine protections that keep children safe.

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Jan 27 • 6:32 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Norfolk’s Pagoda is a “gem.” Local entrepreneurs say doing business there was a nightmare.

The crux of tensions between business owners and the foundation that runs the Pagoda is the question of what the property is, and should be, to the city of Norfolk.

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Jan 27 • 6:28 PM EST • Business • whro.org
Samsung’s first Galaxy S26 teaser is for the ‘Privacy Display’ [Gallery]

Samsung is teasing the Galaxy S26’s new “Privacy display” feature in a series of new videos that showcase how the...

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Jan 27 • 6:25 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
How the midterms are shaping up: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the latest immigration enforcement news from Minneapolis, Washington and beyond.

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Jan 27 • 6:01 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Live at 8 p.m.: What federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota means for law, politics and history
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Jan 27 • 6:00 PM EST • Politics • mprnews.org
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Trump suggests his shakeup of federal officials in Minnesota may 'de-escalate' things

President Donald Trump spoke of his sending "border czar" Tom Homan to Minnesota during an interview on Fox News’ “Will Cain Show” on Tuesday saying, “we’re going to de-escalate a little bit.”

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Jan 27 • 5:47 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Holli Herndon takes on Rebecca Bays in Citrus County Commission race

It's another competitive Commission race in Citrus County.

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Jan 27 • 5:30 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal due to technicality, judge finds

The judge also said the Democratic-led legislature failed to follow its own rules in adding the redistricting amendment to a special session, calling that “a blatant abuse of power.”

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Jan 27 • 5:23 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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After a decade in business, Deep Ellum patio bar to close

The latest closure in Dallas-Fort Worth’s restaurant industry is a patio bar that’s been a go-to for revelers in Deep Ellum for nearly a decade.

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Jan 27 • 5:21 PM EST • Business • dallasnews.com
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Middletown business damaged after snow pushed by plow breaks window

A Connecticut spa is dealing with tens of thousands of dollars in damage after snow shattered its front window during this week’s storm. Middletown Police said the damage happened when snow pushed by a plow hit the storefront. The owners of The Bare Collection by Bareskin Beauty Bar said they woke up to find their window shattered and snow pouring…

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Jan 27 • 5:13 PM EST • Business • nbcconnecticut.com
Alabamians lose pay, don’t take mental health leave, study finds

Americans suffer in silence when it comes to mental health, substance use and work, the study authors said

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Jan 27 • 5:02 PM EST • Health • al.com
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Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions, more [Video]

A Google bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker today has inadvertently leaked the Android desktop interface for the first time.

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Jan 27 • 5:02 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new

Apple’s AirTag successor is finally here, five years after the original model. Here’s every feature that’s new and improved with AirTag 2.

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Jan 27 • 5:01 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
How Trump transformed ICE, in two charts

The money behind Trump’s immigration crackdown, briefly explained.

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Jan 27 • 5:00 PM EST • Politics • vox.com
In Wyoming, campus politics sparks a push for deep budget cuts

It’s a familiar scenario: Republican legislators in a cash-rich Western state are looking to slash higher education funding. In this case, though, Idaho is not the battleground.

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Jan 27 • 4:42 PM EST • Politics • idahoednews.org
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Bill boosting student volunteers at polls rolls on in Senate

Children are the future ... of Florida's democratic process.

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Jan 27 • 4:41 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
How Bills' HC hire might have saved Keon Coleman

Keon might be a little relieved.

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Jan 27 • 4:30 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving

'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.

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Jan 27 • 4:22 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
Being a White House VIP Thrusts Tim Cook into the Political Fray

The furor over Minneapolis has tested the Apple CEO’s strategy for navigating Washington.

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Jan 27 • 4:17 PM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Transforming Clinical Decisions: VetEvince Anchors AI in Veterinary Science in 2026

Their solution, VetEvince, went beyond simple automation or AI chat assistants. It promised to deliver insights anchored in actual veterinary literature and clinical data, a foundation that would allow practitioners to act decisively in high-stakes situations.

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Jan 27 • 4:06 PM EST • Science • usatoday.com
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Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast

Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jan 27 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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China is purging its military leaders. Is this a step toward war?

Xi Jinping is eliminating the people who might be willing to say no to him.

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Jan 27 • 2:55 PM EST • Politics • vox.com
WinRAR path traversal flaw still exploited by numerous hackers

Multiple threat actors, both state-sponsored and financially motivated, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 high-severity vulnerability in WinRAR for initial access and to deliver various malicious payloads.

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Jan 27 • 2:38 PM EST • Technology • bleepingcomputer.com
Amanda Anisimova defends right to avoid 'clickbait' questions about US politics at Australian Open

Amanda Anisimova slammed a reporter for asking "clickbait" questions about U.S. politics at the Australian Open, defending her right not to discuss those issues during tennis events.

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Jan 27 • 2:25 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
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N.J. approves $12.5M to boost med-tech, maternal health startups

The state will invest in two innovation centers aimed at advancing maternal health entrepreneurship.

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Jan 27 • 2:12 PM EST • Health • nj.com
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Deadly incurable disease reported by health officials: What to know

The deadly virus can cause a range of illnesses including inflammation of the brain.

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Jan 27 • 2:06 PM EST • Health • masslive.com