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Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside his healthcare plan
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to stop protests happening in Minneapolis. And, the president unveils what he calls a new healthcare plan.
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...
Asus now claims it’s not dropping the RTX 5070 Ti amid memory shortages
The GPU market is a mess again
The Must-See Reality Show You've Never Heard of
One of my favorite reality shows of 2024 was the Netflix series, 'The Boyfriend.' Now, the beautiful and honest show about a group of gay and bisexual men living in a house is back for season two. Here's why it's must-watch TV.
Trump meets with Machado, considers next moves in Iran this week in politics
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize when they met on Thursday.
Why Jenrick’s Reform Defection Fractures UK Political Right
The dramatic sacking of a senior Conservative and his defection hours later to Nigel Farage's Reform UK all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right, confirming the next general election as the most widely contested in decades. Some Tories had held out hopes they could forge a pact with the insurgent Reform party that has rapidly eclipsed them in voter affections. The fallout from leader Kemi Badenoch's shock decision to fire her rival Robert Jenrick on Thursday put that further from reach. Our UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joined Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
What the Anti-Trans Movement Doesn’t Understand About Women's Sports
Outside the Supreme Court, a movement claiming to protect women’s sports exposed its own ignorance of them.
What does Israel want in Somaliland?
From proximity to Yemen's Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.
The Richmond diner that tracked Youngkin's political career
He publicly visited it at least seven times since launching his campaign in 2021.
Small Minneapolis businesses hit hard by ICE crackdown, while corporations stay silent
Up and down Lake Street in the heavily Latino area of south Minneapolis, numerous mom-and-pop restaurants have hung up signs that say "No ICE," referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials who have been conducting frequent raids in the area. The federal actions have also prompted thousands in the streets to protest after ICE agents killed 37-year-old Renee Good in her vehicle last week.
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Why is Sweetgreen's business wilting?
Sweetgreen, the Los Angeles-based salad and lunch bowl chain, reported a same-store sales decline of 9.5% in November.
US politics in 2026: Trump abroad, America turns 250 and the midterm elections
What to look out for in US politics in 2026.
Top two executives at City & Guilds placed on leave
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
Two Cheers for Abundance: Tech Policy and the Politics of Growth
While President Trump has largely failed to fulfill that promise, Abundance can help lay the groundwork for a moderate coalition to remove government barriers to future growth. There’s much that Klein and Thompson get wrong. But they are absolutely correct that we shouldn’t settle for a political class obsessed with fighting over the scraps of a decayed American empire.
CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to address cost of living.
‘Resetting’ the GOP health care vision
President Donald Trump released his health care affordability plan Thursday — a sweeping blueprint pressuring Congress to cement many of his executive actions into law.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Top Jeff Landry aide who shaped New Orleans policies is leaving to start a consulting firm
The staffer is likely to advise Gov. Jeff Landry in a political capacity on his duties as President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
VT veterans with disabilities join 28th annual winter sports clinic
Here are the Vermont vets who took part in this year's event — and a bit about how the winter sports can help veterans with disabilities.
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government
The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power
Andy Thomson crosses $400K mark in Boca Mayor's race following Q4 haul
'This fundraising milestone reflects the deep community support behind our campaign.'
UK health regulator approves up to 7.2 mg weekly dose of Wegovy for obesity patients
Britain's health regulator approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2 miligrams per week of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for patients with obesity only, it said on Friday.
Google is finally copying this Apple Watch feature for its Pixel Watch
An upcoming Android feature may alert you if your Pixel Watch gets left behind, though its real utility will be to alert you if it's stolen.
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions 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 and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cricket, motor racing and futsal?
High school basketball: Tuesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in Sports and Entertainment District
In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government Jan. 15.
Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the economist Heather Boushey about why a fight with Wall Street might be one the president regrets
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Fifteen years after laying the groundwork for casting, Netflix has pulled the plug on the technology, but there’s still life left in second-screen playback control.
‘There's no way': Mobile stage stolen from northwest Miami-Dade business
It’s used all over the country for concerts and performances. The owner of a mobile stage said thieves drove off with his property last month, and he needs help finding it.
NFL divisional round preview: 1 key for each matchup, including Drake Maye deep shots and Bears' biggest (literally) advantage
NBC aims to make Sunday nights 'Must See TV' for sports
On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.
Defiant Donna Deegan says staffer's ICE warning broke social media policy, but was legal
The Jacksonville mayor was upset that the incident became 'grist for the political mill.'
Meditz Students Pitch Policy Solutions to Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Working in collaboration with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), undergraduate students in the “State & Local Politics” course taught by Gayle Alberda, PhD, in the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, conducted in-depth research on high-priority regional issues and developed policy briefs designed to inform real-world decision-making.
Is it raining or snowing? Here’s why that’s so hard for scientists to answer.
Scientists are using lasers, satellites and even sound to determine what is falling from the sky—but the best tool may still be the human eye.
US Health Department to Launch Study on Cellphone Radiation
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's criticism linking them to neurological damage and cancer. Last year, the department said 22 ...
Trump’s health plan puts the blame on industry for high costs
The president is jettisoning the GOP’s corporate allies in a bid to inoculate his party from voters stressed by the cost of living.
Political battle brewing in North Texas: Both parties are pushing to remove candidates from March primary ballot
Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
The White House said President Trump met with María Corina Machado to have 'frank and positive discussion about what’s taking place in Venezuela.'
Inside Iowa Politics: The challenge of changing your property taxes
Republican leaders in the Iowa Legislature say property tax reform will be their top priority in 2026.
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.
Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government
Ukrainian authorities seized stacks of U.S. dollars during raids targeting former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who allegedly planned to bribe lawmakers
Live updates: Celtics aim to snap two-game skid vs. Heat
Jaylen Brown is back for the Celtics as they look to snap out of a two-game skid in Miami. Follow our live blog for updates throughout Thursday's game.
Senate bipartisan health care talks on thin ice
Senators left town Thursday sounding pessimistic about any breakthroughs in negotiations to extend expired Obamacare subsidies.
The oldest members who aren't ready to quit Congress: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why Vance's Venezuela vote could be a 2028 landmark.
The Politics Hour: Local officials deal with immigration crackdown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses what federal cuts mean for county spending and Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on demanding answers from MPD about its relationship with ICE.
Trump unveils health care affordability plan
President Trump is unveiling his long-awaited health care proposal. The framework includes many proposals that Trump or Congress have pushed in recent years.
Video: Opinion | ICE Is Losing the Political Battle
“When I look at the ICE operation in Minnesota,” says the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie, “I see a White House that is panicking and that is losing.”
Asus says it’s dropping the RTX 5070 Ti as the memory shortage squeezes supply
RAM shortages strike again
Resident Evil Showcase January 2026: Everything Announced
Today, Capcom is holding a Resident Evil Showcase event set to feature "brand new gameplay and news" for Resident Evil Requiem, among other things.
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
Gmail users must make major decision regarding new AI features in their email
Several new Gmail features are driven by AI, which includes options to have the AI read your emails and offer suggestions.
Ford employee's suspension shows limits of free speech at work
The advice from five legal experts all boiled down to a blunt reality: employees should watch their mouth at work if they want to keep their job.
Venezuela promised to free political prisoners, but their families are still waiting
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has promised to keep releasing political prisoners, but so far only a fraction of those imprisoned under Maduro have been released.
Luke Littler: World champion beats veteran Paul Lim in Bahrain
World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.
Ford’s New Mustang Dark Horse SC Is the Successor to the Shelby GT500
The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine and is the successor of the Shelby GT500.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
Sports reporter Cody Jones bids farewell to the Summit County community
After a little over four years at the Summit Daily News, my time at the paper and the county has come to an end. It is hard for me to truly put into words how...
Big problems in a big world : The NPR Politics Podcast
Between pledging support for protesters in Iran, calling once again for the U.S. annexation of Greenland, and meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, it's been a busy week for President Trump on the global stage. We look at why the White House wants to be involved in so many geopolitical issues despite the president's campaign pledges to be less invested in global affairs, and what outcomes the Trump administration wants in each location.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. 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.
Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Months after Trump boasted of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in Congress
Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch live here. Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled […]
Sherrill pick for N.J. health commissioner vows to fight ‘misinformation from Washington’
“While Washington is attacking our public health institutions, New Jersey must do everything we can to protect the public’s health and safety."
AI Coding Startup Replit Nears Funding at $9 Billion Valuation
Replit Inc., an artificial intelligence coding startup, is nearing a deal for a new round of funding that would roughly triple its valuation to $9 billion, including the money raised, according to people familiar with the matter.
Will Democrats win the House in 2026? Analysis shows a strong chance.
The Cook Political Report shifted 18 races in Democrats' direction.
Apple’s ‘Siri 2.0’ is almost here, but it’s only the start of AI overhaul
Apple Intelligence launched in 2024, but 2026 looks to be a far more important year for the AI platform—starting with ‘Siri 2.0’ this spring.
On Renee Good, ICE, Zohran Mamdani, and the Politics of Domination vs. Vulnerability
“That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you.” Gun shots. “Fuckin’ bitch.” By now, you have likely heard Renee Good’s last words, said with great vulnerability to ICE agent Jonathan Ross, right before h…
3 Democrats already challenging Neal Dunn see opportunity in CD 2 following retirement news
Nic Zateslo, Amanda Maria Green and Yen Bailey have all been on the trail since last year.
Cook Political Report shifts New York's U.S. House race ratings more Democratic
The biggest two changes from Cook's ratings back in November involve Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in the 4th District.
Federal mental health and addiction funding for Oregonians fully restored, 24 hours after Trump cut it
The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Final day to select ACA health plans in Texas
Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan, but lawmakers continue to debate how to address federal subsidies.
What's next for Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors after young forward demanded a trade from team?
Dalton Johnson breaks down what's next for the Golden State Warriors after Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade from the team.
Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted 18 House races toward Democrats in the latest sign of the party’s momentum ahead of the midterms. Citing President Trump’s unpopular polling numbers a…
Comedian Joel Kim Booster marries video game producer Michael Sudsina: 'Never felt so certain'
'Fire Island' star Joel Kim Booster ties the knot with Riot Games producer Michael Sudsina. 'My wedding was the best day of my life, no contest,' the comedian says.
DDA Sets Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of Entertainment & Strategy, Ryan Smith as Film & Series Director
DDA has hired Matt Andrée Wiltens as SVP of U.S. entertainment and strategy and Ryan Smith as director of U.S. film and series
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum
Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.
GOP congressman splits with Trump over Greenland 'buffoonery'
In an interview, GOP Rep. Don Bacon slammed the president's efforts to take over Greenland, warning it could lead to his impeachment.
The Business of Butterworths, the Hottest New Restaurant in Washington DC
When the Odd Lots team was down in Washington DC earlier this year, we had a phenomenal meal at a restaurant called Butterworths. As it turns out, the restaurant is one of the hottest hangouts for the MAGA crowd, with Steve Bannon and others frequently seen in its dining room. Of course, restaurants are difficult businesses in normal conditions, but in DC, you have the added factor that political cycles are changing all the time, and different bars and restaurants become associated with specific parties who go in and out of power. On this episode, we speak with Bart Hutchins, the chef-owner at the restaurant. We talk about everything from sourcing ingredients from small Amish farms, to acquiring beef tallow, and dining room logistics. We also talk about food costs, labor availability, and how the intense worker shortages and price inflation of the post-2020 period still affects how the restaurant is run today. Originally aired 1/2/26. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability
Trump's most consequential proposals would require action from Congress.
Polis to deliver final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyifKnLhTJo Gov. Jared Polis will deliver his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outline his agenda for this year’s legislative session, notably in the areas of housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He is also expected to tout his accomplishments in the last […]
Elden Ring: Nightreign Patch 1.03.2 Buffs All the Worst Nightfarers
Elden Ring: Nightreign just got a big balance patch, and even if you're not someone who's great at parsing patch notes, you might want to tune into this one, because basically every character that's been widely regarded as terrible for months now got a big buff.
Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ a road trip-worthy, family EV? I drove it across the country to find out [Video]
I recently drove a 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ thousands of miles to Florida and back to conduct an in-depth review and test its capabilities.
Trump using Insurrection Act in Minneapolis would be a huge risk – even by his standards
President Donald Trump has been threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act for a very long time. Dating back to his first term, he has repeatedly floated the rarely invoked law, which gives a president extraordinary powers to dispatch the military to put down domestic unrest.
Avi-Go Business Aviation Data Platform Adds AI Search Bot and Expands Scope
Singapore start-up offers alternative to existing charter marketplaces
Is the U.S. Losing Ground in Science?
Concern is growing that the U.S. is losing ground in scientific achievements compared to other countries, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. The vast majority of Americans said it is important for the U.S. to be a leader in scientific achievements, but Republicans and Democrats were ...
Trump lays out new framework to address health costs
The framework is an acknowledgement the GOP could face blame for health care affordability in the midterms.
Trump unveils health care affordability plan
President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm el…
Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is trying to project political influence even as his term nears its end
AI as a life coach: experts share what works, what doesn’t and what to look out for
It’s becoming more common for people to use AI chatbots for personal guidance – but this doesn’t come without risks
Trump releases health policy outline
The White House’s proposal includes many health policies the president has already publicly supported.