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Steelers are clearly preparing for life after Mike Tomlin
The Steelers seem to be getting ready to start a new era.
Healthy resolutions boost business at Wichita Falls Farmers Market
The Wichita Falls Farmers Market is experiencing strong community support, with many shoppers eager to purchase fresh food and start the year on a healthier note.
Sunday Preview – Captain Titus prepares to unify the 500 Worlds
Everything available for pre-order next week.
Salt Cave Inc. Highlights Salt Caves as a Strategic Business Expansion for the New Year
Businesses increasingly add salt caves as wellness services while planning long-term growth and client engagement strategies. ORLEANS, MA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As businesses conclude the year and prepare for growth in the year ahead, many owners in the wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and fitness industries are reassessing service expansions that offer long-term […]
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Xavier at DePaul
The Xavier Musketeers visit the DePaul Blue Demons for a Big East showdown at Wintrust Arena.
Man shot, killed following argument at Vancouver sports bar; suspect at large
A man was shot and killed following an argument with another man at a sports bar early Saturday morning, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
SC health officials report measles exposure at 3 new locations
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, 185 cases of the measles have now been confirmed across the Upstate.
New York reports record-high number of flu hospitalizations
Over 4,546 people were hospitalized with the flu statewide during the week ending on Dec. 27, the State Department of Health reported.
Health officials warn of measles exposure at 3 South Carolina locations
The South Carolina Department of Health has reported three instances of public exposure to measles in Greenville and Spartanburg after an infected individual visited several locations in late December.
Next stop: Minnesota
The Packers departed Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, heading to Minnesota ahead of their Week 18 matchup against the Vikings.
Weekend reads: Evaluating the benefits of open science, a misconduct investigation in Korea, and what we lose in outsourcing reviews to AI
Happy 2026! We’re excited to bring you the first Weekend Reads of the new year. The week at Retraction Watch featured: The BMJ retracts clinical trial for ‘severe’ discrepancies in rand…
Governor Kemp Announces $218.8 Million Award for First Year of GREAT Health Program
Governor Brian Kemp in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), announced in December that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded the State of Georgia $218.8 million for the first of five years of the Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation of Health (GREAT Health) […]
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Jan. 3
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Denver Health, Children's Hospital Colorado suspend gender-affirming care for youth
In response to regulatory actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Denver Health and Children's Hospital Colorado say they have suspended all medical gender-affirming care for patients under 18.
Health departments report high flu activity in the DMV
Across the DMV, more people are going to the hospital each week with flu-like symptoms, and doctors say it’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest. Health departments are working hard to slow the spread of the flu. “We’re seeing flu-related emergency department visits really tripling over the last couple of weeks,” said Dr. David Rose of the Alexandria Health Department. There’s…
Prep basketball roundup: Santa Margarita prepares for showdown against St. John Bosco
Santa Margarita looks sharp in a win over defending state champion Eastvale Roosevelt ahead of Trinity League battle with St. John Bosco on Jan. 9.
Health care data incident affects 600K patients, Illinois agency says
Information such as addresses and case numbers were publicly viewable for around 32,000 customers with the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services and another 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients, the agency said.
Perriello returns to politics, hoping to win the seat he once held in Congress
Democrats hoping to represent a Virginia district stretching from liberal Charlottesville to conservative Southside were preparing for what could have been an expensive and damaging primary. Now three candidates are out, and momentum is building for a man who has served in Congress before. Sandy Hausman has that story.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy transforms under RFK Jr.
He has also promoted controversial views on vaccines, including removing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy transforms under RFK Jr.
He has also promoted controversial views on vaccines, including removing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.
Delaware Health Department opens warming stations throughout the state
These stations seek to provide warmth and safety to residents amid extreme cold weather conditions.
Yann LeCun calls Alexandr Wang 'inexperienced' and predicts more Meta AI employee departures
Yann LeCun, formerly Meta's chief AI scientist, criticized Wang and predicted that more AI employees will leave the company.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, Jan. 2
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended: Is that dangerous?
Revelations about Trump's use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.
Supporting Keiki Health With a $50 Wellness Incentive
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging families statewide to participate in the Hawai‘i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), a pilot initiative designed to support regular well-child checkups and […]
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2026
Our first departures of the year
'Foul smelling smoke' from a Lancaster county business continues to frustrate residents
Pennsylvania Sen. James Malone, who represents part of Lancaster County, visited the site and said A&M Composting is working with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Year in Review: Arts & Entertainment
From a veteran locals show turning 20, to a new Shepard Fairey mural, the launch of AIR, and the return of native daughter, Maria Semple, Aspen’s arts and culture scene continued to excite and delight...
Downtown Louisville revitalization continues despite business departures
Efforts to revitalize downtown Louisville continue as some major companies, including Humana, LG&E, and Fifth Third Bank, reduce their employee presence in the area.
These AA batteries charge over USB-C and genuinely impressed me.
[Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@verge/video/7587156343392374030] What if you could charge double-As with the same cord as your phone? That’s a thing, and these 1.5V lithium-ion Zepath batteries are surprisingly good! Don’t throw away your Eneloops yet, as NiMH is likely safer and can last longer in low-current applications. But these last way longer in my modded GBA.
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.
Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ retires after 60 years in business
Warren Buffett’s departure as CEO marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway for the business 'sage' whose unpretentious approach reshaped modern investing.
Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ retires after 60 years in business
Warren Buffett’s departure as CEO marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway for the business 'sage' whose unpretentious approach reshaped modern investing.View on euronews
Trump loomed over Nebraska’s top political stories of 2025
Nebraska and the Omaha area prepare for national close-ups in 2026, including midterm races for governor, U.S. House and Senate.
A Mayor’s Health Journey Sparks a Townwide Awakening as Irvington Enters 2026!
A Mayor’s Health Journey Sparks a Townwide Awakening as Irvington Enters 2026! As Irvington prepares to turn the calendar from 2025 to 2026, something extraordinary has taken place — not through a ribbon cutting or a campaign slogan, but through example. This holiday season, Mayor Tony Vauss did something rare in public life: he made[...]
Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment overhaul goes into effect in the new year. Here's what's changing.
Student-loan borrowers will begin to see the effects of Trump's changes to repayment and borrowing in July 2026.
Revisited: the real science of weight loss
In this episode from October, the leading nutritional scientist Kevin Hall tells Ian Sample what he wants us all to understand about diet, exercise and weight loss, and what led to his departure from the National Institutes of Health
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
Virginia business schools are expanding AI programs, blending data science and business education to prepare students for data-driven careers and ethical AI use.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: DePaul at Villanova
DePaul visits Villanova at Finneran Pavilion as the Wildcats look to extend their win streak.
Villanova defeats DePaul 71-66
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Tyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay scored 19 points apiece in Villanova's 71-66 win against DePaul on Wednesday.
Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen, media reports
Two major Japanese business lobbying groups called on the government to address the yen's weakness, which is inflating import costs and weighing on households and businesses, their chiefs told domestic media in separate interviews.
How families, friends can help loved ones struggling in a mental health crisis
After the death of a local teenager, families across the community want to prepare for how they could help their own loved ones in a mental health crisis.
Mac’s Chophouse scores 64 on health inspection, owners say violations are being corrected
Mac’s Chophouse, a popular steakhouse on Marietta Square, scored a 64 out of 100 on its routine health inspection Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Villanova Wildcats vs DePaul Blue Demons: Game Chat
Join us for the final game of 2025
Ohio health officials report state's first pediatric flu death this season, urge vaccinations
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the season.
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza : The NPR Politics Podcast
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.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.
Man charged with allegedly threatening Kennedy Center president
The Justice Department charged a Virginia man on Tuesday for allegedly sending a threatening text message to presidential envoy and Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell.
Shaping healthy futures: Meet Public Health Nurse Aarin Urevig
For the past four and a half years, Aarin Urevig has supported Bloomington families as a public health nurse in the Family Home Visiting program, helping parents prepare for birth, navigate the newborn stage and connect with community resources.
These 6 well-known Louisville businesses announced departures in 2025
Businesses that announced closures in Louisville in 2025 include Brown-Forman Cooperage, KFC's U.S. headquarters and Nearly New Shop.
Editors Pick: Sense, Nonsense and Science Columns
Seed World Europe features the columns of Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, for readers who appreciate science with clarity, curiosity, and wit. Known for demystifying chemistry and challenging misinformation, Joe brings an engaging, no-nonsense voice to topics spanning food, biotechnology, health claims, and the science behind everyday phenomena. Each column helps readers separate evidence from hype while exploring how science shapes our world—and the seed sector.
Polk County Health Department to stop billing private insurance Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance, a move officials say helps focus care on uninsured and underinsured patients.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through a Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOU with Côte d’Ivoire - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is refocusing global health assistance to protect the American people from infectious disease threats, while ending open-ended dependency on U.S. taxpayers. That approach is being put into action through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that require U.S. assistance recipients to invest their own resources and take […]
Local business leaders prepare for Missouri minimum wage increase
Many small businesses don't mind the minimum wage increase, but the Missouri Restaurant Association CEO disagrees.
Measles case reported in Platte County, health department says
A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Platte County.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 20 to 176, state health department says
The South Carolina health department reported 176 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 20 additional cases since its last update on Friday.
Preparation Begins for Utica's Downtown New Year's Eve Party
The City of Utica is gearing up for its annual Bank of Utica New Year's Eve event.
Democrats are raising worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. The White House calls it 'fearmongering'
The Trump administration's Justice Department has sued mostly Democratic-controlled states for detailed voter information, and the administration has sent the military into Democratic-run cities.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Dec. 30
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
WA Department of Health's vaccine hotline now being used by scammers
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
The department’s rapid transformation has garnered praise from MAHA supporters who say they long viewed HHS as corrupt and untrustworthy and have been waiting for such a disruption.
UNA announces National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic for January 31 - University of North Alabama Athletics
FLORENCE, Ala. (December 30, 2025) – For a second straight year, the University of North Alabama Department of Athletics will host a free youth clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the UNA Rec Center.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. Health Secretary Robert F.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.
In a Tumultuous Year, US Health Policy Has Been Dramatically Reshaped Under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his
Data science and mathematics professor strengthens global partnerships, student exchange - College of Arts and Sciences
"I am drawn to applying mathematics to solve real-world problems," said associate professor Yifei Lou, who holds a joint position in the UNC School of Data Science and Society and the department of mathematics in UNC's College of Arts and Sciences.
America’s Year of Health-Care Chaos Will Have These Consequences
The unprecedented turmoil at the US’ top health agencies, under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is sure to have a long-term impact on the well-being of Americans. Although Kennedy’s mantra has been to “Make America Healthy Again,” the most visible changes he and his allies have made within the Department of Health and Human Services in 2025 appear, in practice, designed to do the opposite.
Now proving pesky for contenders, Jazz prepare to host Celtics
Utah is quickly becoming a problem NBA playoff contenders can't solve.
State health agency urging South Carolina residents to get updated vaccines
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging all residents to make sure that they are updated on vaccines.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Monday, Dec. 29
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Year in review: Trump's immigration policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President Trump has reshaped immigration policy during his return to office, and what impacts those changes have had.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.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.
From Dinosaurs to alien jaws: Clemson researchers separate science from fiction
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science. January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science.
McLean's Longfellow Middle School Competes for 14th Consecutive Science Olympiad State Title
McLean's Longfellow Middle School’s Science Olympiad team is preparing to compete for its 14th consecutive state title.
NetEase head of interactive entertainment departs after 23 years
NetEase executive VP and head of the interactive entertainment group Yingfeng Ding is leaving the Chinese publisher after 23 years.
2025 in Review: ORNL’s Top Science News Stories
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory marked another year of research driven by innovation and collaboration in 2025, as reflected in the laboratory’s most-read stories. The year’s top story announced two new AI supercomputers, establishing ORNL’s vital role as part of DOE’s Genesis Mission, a national initiative to accelerate science through artificial intelligence.
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Monday its Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile has resigned and will be leaving the firm, effective immediately.
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit By Reuters
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Zohran Mamdani’s victory bridges long-standing divisions within the city's Muslim community
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to be inaugurated as the city’s next mayor, Muslim New Yorkers say his victory represents more than a historic first.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 listing has surfaced
Pikmin 3 Deluxe could be bound for Nintendo Switch 2 if a new listing is anything to go by. Today, the game was re-rated by PEGI. This is a separate entry specifically for Nintendo Switch – the Switch original is still on the page from 2020. Pikmin 3 Deluxe originally released several years after its Wii U debut. The Nintendo...
California grocers prepare for plastic bag ban
"Paper or plastic?" will no longer be a question in California grocery stores and convenience stores.
Natrona County health and food inspections (12/19/25–12/25/25)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Trump gives Christmas subsidies to farmers, lumps of coal to others
Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Median total farm household income has exceeded the median U.S. household income in every year since 1998.
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer criticizes Health Department’s handling of rising flu cases
How will RI be different in 2050? Prognosis for improving health care
Rhode Island’s health care system faces many challenges. Can the state overcome them by 2050?
Kansas City lawmaker seeks to expand agriculture-based science education in statewide program
After the state's education department oversaw a pilot program teaching science through agriculture, lawmakers saw an opportunity for more.
Flu ‘increased notably’ in Alaska in last month, AK Dept. of Health says
Flu cases in Alaska spiked last week, reaching the second largest spike in December over the past five years, data from the Alaska Department of Health published Dec. 20 shows.
Newark Airport passenger may have exposed others to measles, NJ Health Department says
New Jersey's Health Department says someone with the disease passed through the airport on Friday, December 19.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, Dec. 27
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Former Worcester public health commissioner Leonard Morse dies at 96
Morse said the most notable event of his career was an investigation of a hepatitis A breakout that hit the College of the Holy Cross football team in 1969.
The Palmetto sports team LIVE in NYC, sharing the Tigers experience in the Big Apple
WATCH: The Palmetto Sports team LIVE in New York city showing the Tigers experience as they prepare for the Pinstripe Bowl
New York Department of Health announces most flu cases ever recorded in 1 week
The New York Department of Health announced that their most recent data showed 71,123 positive flu cases reported in the week ending on December 20.
Memorial Health System welcomes Dr. Joan Allman to ranks
PARKERSBURG – Memorial Health System has welcomed longtime Mid-Ohio Valley provider Dr. Joan Allman, D.O., to the Department of Primary Care in Parkersburg. With over two decades of experience serving patients in the local community, Allman brings to Memorial Health System the compassion and skill that patients have come to know and trust while under […]
My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.
My mom began Swedish death cleaning to prepare for the future — but what she really gave me was peace, connection, and understanding.
Rams vs. Falcons: Business in Atlanta
The Los Angeles Rams travel to Atlanta for another primetime matchup against the Falcons. Watch this week's game trailer in preparation for Monday night's kickoff at 5:15pm PT on ESPN.
Kenneth Shepard’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
How many times am I allowed to put ‘Running around with Mega Raichu in Pokemon Legends: Z-A’ on here?
How health systems can prepare for the next phase of AI adoption
In 2026, healthcare will embrace the model context protocol, deploy better documentation tools that boost reimbursement and patient outcomes, and adopt smaller, domain-specific AI models, one CEO says.
The health care industry expected to see Oregon’s greatest job growth over next decade
Overall the state will add just over 140,000 jobs by 2034, according to the latest projections from the Oregon Employment Department.
Opinion: Slow walking compliance with PFAS regulations delays protection of public health
Study reveals that PFAS exposure in New Hampshire may lead to increased infant deaths. The EPA's proposed weakening of drinking water standards raises concerns.
Highmark prepares for the future of health care with AI initiatives
Highmark Health is preparing for the future by expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities in 2026. Highmark’s history with AI reaches back...