SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " ala " 9,046 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Why Peltola’s Entry May Not Change the Senate Math
Democrats were ecstatic Monday over news that former Rep. Mary Peltola will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. There is no doubt that Peltola is Alaska Democrats’ strongest possible candidate, just as former Sen. Sherrod Brown is the best possible challenger to appointed Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
A $2,500 full body scan said he was healthy. Then he had a catastrophic stroke.
Prenuvo promotes full body MRI scans to detect hazardous conditions early. But medical associations say they may cause unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security.
NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
The Circinus Galaxy, a galaxy about 13 million light-years away, contains an active supermassive black hole that continues to influence its evolution. The
Circinus Galaxy (Hubble and Webb Compass Image)
This image shows two views of the Circinus galaxy, one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and the other by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRISS (Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph. It shows compass arrows, scale bar, and color key for reference.
Circinus Galaxy Zoom
This zoom-in video shows the location of the Circinus galaxy on the sky. It begins with a ground-based photo of the constellation Circinus by the late astrophotographer Akira Fujii. The video closes in on the Circinus galaxy, using views from the Digitized Sky Survey and the Dark...
Teneo to acquire PwC New Zealand’s business restructuring services unit
The group will sit within Teneo’s Financial Advisory business and will report to its CEO, Daniel Butters.
The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science : Short Wave
In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That’s the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.
The four paths forward for US scientists in 2026
US science is worth fighting for, but so are the science projects and scientists denied opportunities. Here are 4 paths all worth exploring.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Dates, Pre-Order Offers And Pricing
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the next Galaxy Unpacked. When will this take place, when will pre-orders open and when will see the first reviews?
This day in history: Before Spokane was an entertainment destination, some blamed union salaries
From 1976: Was the local stagehands union causing entertainment acts to skip Spokane?
Powell's Made This Political: Sen. Marshall
Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) shares his thoughts on the DOJ serving the Federal Reserve with subpoenas and whether or not he agrees with some of his GOP colleagues who will oppose any Federal Reserve nominations with this going on. Senator Marshall voices his support for President Trump's credit card interest rate cap proposal and discusses what's next on health care from the Senate. He speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Broad Metro Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Hoover, Alabama – A recent grant in the amount of $11,751,607.34 in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding that was awarded for two innovative projects in Hoover, Alabama—Broad […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date
Samsung confirms "inevitable" price increases. The real concern is what this means for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 deals.
New Zealand Business Confidence Nears 12-Year High on Rate Cuts
New Zealand business confidence surged to the highest in almost 12 years as aggressive central bank rate cuts spark an economic recovery.
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.
With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn
The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.
Bay State business outlook remains gloomy entering new year
Mass. companies cite escalating costs as their top concern, overshadowing otherwise resilient economic activity.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 delay pushes release date to mid-March
According to a new report, Samsung’s delayed Galaxy S26 launch will result in a release date for the whole series...
Kamala Harris swears in Helena Moreno as New Orleans mayor: ‘She is talented. She is tough.’
“The future of America is being built in cities like this, and their leaders who honor the past, meet the present moment and invest in the future. And that is the kind of leadership Helena Moreno brings to this moment.”
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Zoom, Microsoft, Roku, Netflix & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola announces Senate bid in Alaska
Democrats are getting the news they’d been hoping for out of Alaska, with former US Rep. Mary Peltola launching a Senate campaign on Monday morning.
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.
Full Slate of Entertainment Announced for 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
Full Slate of Entertainment Announced for 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship
Tigers cut ties with FanDuel Sports Network
MLB teams are rethinking local broadcasts after dropping FanDuel SN.
Fulham 3-1 Middlesbrough
A great first round win against a strong Championship side. We're still on this stunning run of form that we can hopefully bring into the Premier League and the next round of the FA Cup. Alan: Could have started with Tom Cairney because he ran the show when he came on.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The U.S. Department of Energy renewed $125 million in funding over five years for the Quantum Science Center to advance quantum-HPC.
Le Pen's political fate hangs in the balance as French appeal begins
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris this week that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.
Galaxy S27 Ultra camera details surface for the first time
The Galaxy S27 Ultra will reportedly bring an upgrade to the primary camera by using a newer ISOCELL sensor with newer technologies.
LANL: Los Alamos To Play Key Role In Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Quantum Science Center will develop hybrid computing architectures that integrate quantum computers with leadership-class HPCs. Image courtesy Adam Malin/ORNL, Dept. of Energy LANL NEWS RELEASE…
Golden Globes 2026 winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Adolescence’ lead the night
Timothée Chalamet and Owen Cooper continued their 2026 award season winning streaks
Timothée Chalamet, Paul Thomas Anderson take honours at Gloden Globes
Chalamet picks up best actor award for his role in sports comedy-drama "Marty Supreme."
Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 makes first Geekbench appearance
For the first time, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 has surfaced on Geekbench with the Exynos 2600 processor. The first listing alone revealed the phone’s graphics capabilities, backed by Samsung Xclipse 960 GPU. This listing is important because it’s the first time the company’s latest in-house AP is featured in a real device. The company has […]
Federal Prosecutors Are Said to Have Opened Inquiry Into Fed Chair Powell
The investigation, which centers on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, signals an escalation in the long-running clash between President Trump and the chair.
Step Into the Upside Down: Samsung and Netflix Offer Exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ Theme for Galaxy
As the door closes on “Stranger Things,” Samsung Electronics and Netflix are giving fans a chance to celebrate the final season of the iconic show that has shaped pop culture for nearly a decade. Starting Jan. 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers via Galaxy Store1
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Rise Has A Risky Side Effect
Samsung confirms "inevitable" price increases. The real concern is what this means for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 deals.
Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaked Exynos 2600 GPU benchmark compared with OnePlus 15
Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found inside the OnePlus 15.
Los Alamos to Play Key Role in Renewed Quantum Science Center
The Department of Energy has renewed funding for the Quantum Science Center, with Los Alamos National Laboratory continuing to play a vital role along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the center’s mission to advance quantum science and technology. The center will be funded for $125 million over five years to focus on quantum-accelerated high-performance computing.
Fire Breaks Out At Bourne Woodworking Business
Bourne firefighters responded to a four-alarm commercial building fire on Saturday, January 10.
Tickets are now on sale for Business Report's Business Awards & Hall of Fame
One of the Capital Region’s most anticipated business celebrations returns this spring—and tickets are now available. Business Report and Junior Achievement will honor six standout leaders and companies at the Business Awards & Hall of Fame Gala on Tuesday, March 17, at the Crowne Plaza. Selected by a panel of independent community judges, this year’s […]
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra HP6 leak points to camera evolution
Samsung may launch the Galaxy S27 Ultra with an ISOCELL HP6 camera sensor in early 2027, and rumors signal evolution, rather than a technological revolution. The Galaxy S27 Ultra camera story is starting the way these stories usually do. A leak from Ice Universe points to a new main sensor, the ISOCELL S5KHP6. The leak […]
UCare CEO salary topped $1M as the health insurer foundered
Compensation for Hilary Marden-Resnik declined, but still stood out given insurer’s failure. The CEO is stepping down with the Jan. 1 sale of UCare assets to a competitor.
Samsung Weekly: Galaxy S27 Camera, Galaxy S26 Launch Date, One UI 8.5 Beta 3, 60W charging, CES 2026, AI Profit and more
Samsung is keeping its preparations steady for the Galaxy S26 series launch with new certifications and leaks surfacing online, and a fresh input indicates that the Galaxy S27 series will bring an even bigger camera upgrade to date. This past week marked the celebration of the tech industry via the CES 2026, and Samsung revealed […]
Climate change has now shrunk US salaries by 12%. And worse is to come | BBC Science Focus Magazine
No matter where you live, a new study has found warmer temperatures are picking your pocket
Alabama Falls To Texas At Home
The 13th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide lost their second consecutive game Saturday night, losing 92-88 t0 the unranked Texas Longhorns. The Tide fell to 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the SEC while the Horns improved to 10-6 and 1-2 in league play. Bama trailed much of the game by double digits, fought their way back, […]
‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk
Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Release Dates, Pre-Order Offers And Reviews
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at the next Galaxy Unpacked. When will this take place, when will pre-orders open and when will see the first reviews?
Navy All-American Bowl Live Updates
After a few days of practice, close to 100 of the nation’s top 2026 and 2027 recruits are taking the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Event organizers have split up numerous high school all-stars into two teams: East and West. Saturday’s game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET […]
FA Cup: Macclesfield make history on emotional day
Non-league Macclesfield made FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace on a memorable but emotional day - their victory achieved against a backdrop of tragedy.
Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Olanike Salau, London Business School
Meet the London Business School MBA Class of 2027 through in-depth profiles on their experiences and aspirations
Oddball 'platypus galaxies' spotted by James Webb telescope may challenge our understanding of galaxy formation
Astronomers spotted nine galaxies with characteristics that have never been seen as a collection before. It's possible this is a newly found type of star-forming galaxy.
‘We fell in love with it’: Matthew McConaughey praises Alabama city for people, politics
The famed actor talked about his visit to Birmingham on a podcast with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson.
10 quintillion hydrogen bombs every second: Webb detects massive galactic eruption
Scientists have discovered an enormous stream of super-hot gas erupting from a nearby galaxy, driven by a powerful black hole at its center. The jets stretch farther than the galaxy itself and spiral outward in a rare, never-before-seen pattern. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope pierced through thick dust to reveal this violent outflow. The process is so intense it’s robbing the galaxy of star-forming gas at a staggering rate.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series release date may have just been etched in stone
It's a little later than we all expected a while ago, but mostly in line with the most recent speculation.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera island is made brilliant
Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra will bring an evident camera island, and Samsung has made it brilliant. In particular, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s bump is crafted in a dual-layer design to deliver a smooth appearance and finish. Tipster Ice Universe today revealed a new Galaxy S26 Ultra image, highlighting the camera island from the […]
Review: Samsung’s new phone looks straight out of science fiction
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — For years, sci-fi shows have depicted futuristic computers with shapeshifting screens that can fold or expand depending on the situation. ...
Samsung Galaxy S26 series will reportedly launch on March 11
Samsung is reportedly set to unveil the Galaxy S26 series at the Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, with devices launching in March. The lineup is expected to include the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.
Bengals' Duke Tobin defends front office after disappointing season
Duke Tobin did make one change in the wake of a disappointing 6-11 season by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals director of player personnel did an end of the season availability on Friday to discuss missing the postseason for the third straight season, instead of waiting three weeks until the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, to discuss the state of the team. Tobin's news conference also came four days after owner and president Mike Brown announced Tobin and coach Zac Taylor would remain in place for another season.
James Talarico touts fundraising prowess and discusses why Texas voters should choose him
Markey, Mass. health officials sound the alarm about CDC's new vaccine guidance
Health officials are sounding the alarm after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The federal government is recommending that kids get fewer shots – a total of 11, down from the previously recommended 18. State leaders are also weighing in on on what parents need to know when it comes…
The Search For Mysterious Missing Flight MH370 Is Back On: Will It Be A Success?
Robot subs are joining the search party.
States Invest in Public Health and Safety Through Transportation Policy
Learn how states are leveraging transportation policy to improve health outcomes in this Health Policy Update.
Science Quiz: Failed Galaxies and Food Pyramids
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave
Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very young cluster that’s hotter than the surface of the sun. More on why the finding is so shocking, plus elephant’s remarkable sniffing abilities and a new discovery about butterfly migration in this episode of Short Wave. Interested in more science news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
One UI 8.5 could finally bring Bixby’s long-awaited major AI upgrade
Bixby could get integration with DeepSeek and Perplexity with One UI 8.5. It could also have Google Gemini and Circle to Search-like features.
OPEN THREAD
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Unconvincing but we’ve got another El […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 trio may actually look like this
Newly surfaced renders show what could be the final design of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones. A reliable leaker today shared an image on X, which show major difference from what we’ve seen in CAD renders in the past. Ice Universe is not pulling any punches this time. The tone of the leak matters as much […]
Plans for Kalamazoo County indoor youth sports complex delayed
Plans to build a state-of-the-art, $40 million youth sports complex in Kalamazoo County are on hold for now.
Scientists Discover Cloud-9, a Starless ‘Galaxy That Wasn’t’
Astronomers announced the discovery of a starless cloud of hydrogen gas, a pristine relic of the cosmos that is almost as old as time itself.
María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years
But no other Florida Republicans supported the move, despite 4.7 Floridians benefitting from the subsidies.
Tempe salad shop, popular Phoenix gastropub receive perfect health inspection scores
While there are no restaurants on this week's Dirty Dining list, several eateries received perfect scores from Maricopa County health inspectors.
How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies
Thursday's vote comes after the plussed-up Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expired at the end of 2025, escalating out-of-pocket costs.
CCTA continues to transform cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology
Mirvat Alasnag, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about CCTA's growing influence in cardiology.
Google Fi starts selling its first 5G tablet
Following phones and watches, the Google Fi store is getting its first tablet with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G....
Flu virus circulating at alarming rates, New York health officials say
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra may revolutionize charging with new 60W system
Reaching 75% charge in 30 minutes.
Highest-paid mayors in the US, ranked by salary
Zohran Mamdani earns $258,750 as New York City's mayor, putting him among the country's top-earning mayors.
Leaked test results from Galaxy S26 Ultra's new 60W charging fail to impress
The outgoing S25 Ultra only supports 45W wired charging - 60W is the first upgrade on Samsung phones in a while. Internal testing has shown that Samsung...
2026 College Football Playoff semifinals odds, prediction: Miami vs. Ole Miss picks by expert on 8-2 run
SportsLine's Tom Fornelli reveals his Miami Hurricanes vs. Ole Miss Rebels CFP best bets for their Fiesta Bowl matchup
James Webb telescope confirms a supermassive black hole running away from its host galaxy at 2 million mph, researchers say
JWST peered at the glowing trail of stars left behind by a candidate runaway supermassive black hole deep in space, revealing new insights after other telescopes looked at the event.
Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charging speed could blow you away!
Samsung will reportedly bring 60W fast wired charging to the Galaxy S26 Ultra next month, and its charging speed could blow you away.
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even decades. These experiments aim to uncover what shapes galaxies and fuels cosmic expansion. Cracking this mystery could transform our understanding of the laws of nature.
Alabama faces major political fight after state’s larger cities sue over online sales tax
Sen. Greg Albritton said the tax is "working great" and cities are jeopardizing a critical revenue source.
College Football Playoff stars: 10 players from Florida to watch
All-Americans Fernando Mendoza, Rueben Bain Jr., Francis Mauigoa, Malachi Toney and D'Angelo Ponds all played high school football in Florida.
Better Business Bureau: Beware of deceptive weight loss claims
Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives insights on ways to avoid scams and protect assets.
CoD Season 1 Reloaded Patch Notes Detail Weapon Balancing And Map Fixes For BO7 And Warzone
Here are all the big changes in Black Ops 7 and Warzone for the midseason update.
Bring Balance to the Pokémon TCG
Newly discovered Mega Evolution Pokémon make their Pokémon TCG debut in the upcoming expansion, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order.
Hands-on: The Galaxy Z TriFold is all the more impressive in person [Gallery]
During CES 2026 this week, I had a brief minute to try out Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold and, I’ve...
Sen. Mitch McConnell criticizes Trump administration rhetoric on Greenland
Although the president has long talked about the U.S. taking over the self-governing Danish territory, his openness to authorizing a hostile takeover is triggering alarm across Europe
The politics of free speech in US schools today
Research shows schools are not engines of indoctrination but complex institutions balancing free speech and learning.
TFT patch 16.2
New year, new patch, new Opening Encounters, balance changes, buffs, and more!
Monterey County scraps proposed Salinas mental health campus over cost, location concerns
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted against a proposed mental health facility in Salinas after public opposition and concerns over escalating costs.
Recent $11 Million Grant to Hallmark Farms Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Hallmark Farms Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Montgomery, Ala. – The recent award of $11 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding to the Alabama Farm Center is a shining example of cooperation and strategic partnerships […]
Lobos get the road victory against CSU at Moby Arena
photo courtesy of UNM Athletics Lobos Earn Statement Road Win at Colorado State Mountain West ConnectionBy Roger A. Holien FORT COLLINS, Colo. — New Mexico passed one of its early Mountain West Road tests Tuesday night, leaving Moby Arena with an impressive 80–70 victory over Colorado State in a performance that showcased maturity, balance, and […]
Samsung's low-cost Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G are finally starting their US rollouts
Despite their tardy releases, these new Galaxy A-series mid-rangers look pretty compelling.
They were filming into Michigan business, then situation escalated. Now police are investigating
They say it was self-defense, that they were just filming into a Michigan business and doing nothing wrong. But the meat market owner says he was going to tell police when the situation escalated. Now this confrontation is under investigation.