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Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
Ukraine’s president appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction, if peace talks are successful.
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.
Tim Allen Says He Talked Trump Out of Choosing Hollywood Over Politics
The “Home Improvement” star says he talked the future president out of it.
Here’s what’s coming to SF ballots this year
Pelosi’s seat, hot ballot measures and more.
Hegseth Starts Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly Over His Remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted the senator for his “seditious” remarks. Mr. Kelly said he had done nothing wrong and cited similar comments by Mr. Hegseth.
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
Whether businesses are opening, closing, or moving to a new location, here’s the latest on what’s happening.
Amazon's AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com
Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.
Why Sleeping on a Consistent Schedule Is Important For Health
Working this overlooked practice into your sleep routine could have real benefits for your health.
How Insomnia Cookies Became A $350 Million Business — By Obsessing Over One Word
It's a powerful lesson in brand positioning, and a great way to sell cookies too.
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The science of losing weight : Life Kit: Health
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The science of losing weight : Life Kit
When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you want to lose weight this year, here's what the science says about the potential health benefits, GLP-1 drugs, exercise and more.Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength here: npr.org/strongerFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
UI business professor: Motivational posters may be doing just the opposite
A University of Iowa College of Business professor says motivational posters with inspirational messages that adorn many of our workplace walls often do little to motivate or inspire employees. Ken Brown, a UI professor of management and entrepreneurship, says for a poster like that to have real impact, it has to be bundled with what […]
E-Space Named Business Facilities 2025 Impact Award-winner
Business Facilities announced its 2025 Deal of the Year and Impact Award winners — corporate relocation and expansion investment projects that will have a significant positive impact on the economic development of a community.
UI wins $1.5 million to accelerate materials science research
The University of Iowa has been awarded $1.5 million to advance materials science research by leveraging various materials’ features for quantum technologies. The award also will position the university’s MATFab facility as a regional innovator.
The biggest health storylines to watch in 2026
Rising health care costs, Medicaid changes, vaccines and more.
‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in October-December 2025
The end of 2025 brought the announcements of some closures, expansions, and new businesses on the horizon across the greater Chapel Hill area.
Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
A new study found that the court’s Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953.
Opinion | Science Keeps Changing. So Why Should We Trust It?
Naïve faith and wholesale pessimism are not your only options.
Full-length Replay: Washington at Indiana
The Hoosiers host the Huskies. Indiana won the last meeting in this series in March 2025.
Venezuelans face uncertainty as the Trump administration’s plans for their country emerge. Here’s what to know
An emboldened President Donald Trump declared Sunday night that the US is “in charge” of Venezuela after detaining President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid over the weekend, as he issued stark warnings to other countries that they could be next.
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 5, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is (maybe) ready to get back to a
Samsung Unveils New Supersized, Color-Rich TVs With More AI
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its 2026 home theater lineup, aiming to cement its position as the leading TV maker amid intensifying competition and what it described as a shift toward jumbo televisions.
Ikea’s new $4 USB-C charger is cheaper than Apple’s and Anker’s
You’ll feel a little less guilty about forgetting or losing Ikea’s new 20W Sjöss charger.
Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
It’s never too early or too late to start healthy brain habits. Today, test your knowledge with a pop quiz.
Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift
Some Republicans are asking how Mr. Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela squares with his past pledges to avoid foreign entanglements and nation building.
NFL Week 18 scenarios: Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars vie for AFC No. 1 seed while NFC teams jockey for position
Eddie Murphy denies storming out of Oscars after loss, reveals truth
Eddie Murphy has revealed the real reason he left the 2007 Oscars early, denying he stormed out because he was upset about losing.
Battling through injuries and losing, Pelicans face the Heat
The New Orleans Pelicans have injury-prone star Zion Williamson ... and not much else.
Ukrainian Politics Has Reawakened. Zelensky Must Tread Carefully.
The Ukrainian leader is reshuffling his cabinet as a corruption scandal reshapes the political landscape at a pivotal point in peace negotiations.
Book Review: ‘Why We Drink Too Much,’ by Charles Knowles
In a useful entry in the growing canon of “quit lit,” Charles Knowles blends science and memoir to persuade readers to cut down on alcohol.
Louisiana health notes: A new Livingston Parish hospital, $50K for psychosis care and more.
Louisiana nonprofit benefit raises $50K to support early psychosis care
In Toppling Maduro, Trump Risks Blowback from ‘America First’ Base
President Trump’s pledge that the United States would “run” Venezuela for an indefinite period showed he is willing to enter foreign conflicts he once promised to end.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants opposition leaders installed to replace Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela
While 'not shedding any tears' for the Venezuelan leader, she blasted Donald Trump for his plan to impose U.S. control.
Barry Manilow gives fans positive health update following his recent cancer diagnosis
Music legend Barry Manilow reportedly recovering well from lung cancer surgery. The 82-year-old's positive hospital update follows December diagnosis.
Mamdani says he called Trump to voice opposition to Maduro capture
"It was an opposition based on being opposed to a pursuit of regime change," Mamdani said.
Asad Haider, Leftist Critic of Identity Politics, Dies at 38
In “Mistaken Identity: Race and Class in the Age of Trump,” he argued that focusing on identity obscured a more fundamental injustice: economic inequality.
Previewing the New York Jets’ opposition: Buffalo Bills
The Jets go on the road to face the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale
8 Big Questions for 2026
Here are the biggest unknowns the DealBook team will be watching as we cover business and the economy this year.
Opinion | Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?
With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges.
AI scientist Ling Haibin, father of first plant ID app, leaves US for China
Pioneering scientist takes up new position at Westlake University to seek ‘fresh exploration’ with greater freedom and inclusivity.
Can a mammogram help identify heart disease?
An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.
Letters to Sports: Times are tough for Lincoln Riley and his Trojans
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section share their thoughts on USC losing in the Alamo Bowl, Lincoln Riley's coaching job, college bowl games, the Lakers and Bill Plaschke.
US conducted strike on Venezuela, captured Maduro, Trump says
President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. was behind the strike several hours after explosions shook Venezuela's capital city of Caracas.
Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
The Year in Neanderthal Discoveries
They drew with crayons, possibly fed on maggots and maybe even kissed us: Forty millenniums later, our ancient human cousins continued to make news.
Colossal Athletes Fill These Modern Arenas
COSM, a company once focused on planetarium displays, is immersing sports fans with giant screens and desirable angles.
A staple Newark Main Street gift shop is closing after 50 years
GrassRoots owner Marilyn Dickey plans to retire and close her gift shop and boutique after 50 years in business.
Why Warriors' choice to tank without achy stars in blowout loss to Thunder was logical decision
The Golden State Warriors tanked their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, not for draft positioning but for a better future.
Another power outage in SF's Richmond District has residents, businesses losing faith in PG&E
"It's not if, but when it happens again." Another power failure was reported in San Francisco's Richmond District on Friday afternoon, days after PG&E apologized for repeated outages in the neighborhood. Residents say they are losing confidence in the utility.
Leaders, business owners on Missouri minimum wage increase
Missouri voters approved Proposition A in 2024. The approval meant a steady increase in minimum wage over time.
High-efficiency broadband active metasurfaces via reversible metal electrodeposition
Light: Science & Applications - This work presents active metasurfaces enabled by reversible metal electrodeposition with exceptional optical tunability, spanning from visible to near- and...
Two unstable atoms are rewriting neutron star explosions
Scientists have precisely measured two unstable atomic nuclei that play a crucial role in explosive X-ray bursts on neutron stars. The results reveal faster nuclear reactions than previously thought, reshaping how we understand element formation in extreme cosmic environments.
Trump Super PAC Raised More Than $100 Million in Recent Months
The haul highlights how the president’s team has continued aggressive fund-raising from donors with interests before the administration.
Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How Safe Is That?
Despite his doctors’ recommendations, President Trump takes a high dose.
The journal Science positively reviews a book criticizing gender surgery
Is it a sign of the times that this long book review, appearing in the “Science and Society” section of the prestigious journal Science, actually approves of a book questioning the ubiq…
Man accused of placing pipe bombs near GOP and Democratic headquarters in Washington to remain in jail pending trial
Brian Cole Jr. allegedly placed explosives outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee buildings on January 5, 2021.
Video: Why Exercise Is the Best Thing for Your Brain Health
Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests. Dana G. Smith, a reporter for Well, explains.
Apple Announces New Fitness+ Workout Programs, Strava Challenge, and More
Apple today announced a number of updates to Apple Fitness+ and activity with the Apple Watch. The key announcements include: New Year limited-edition award: Users can win the award by closing all three Activity Rings for seven days in a row in January. "Quit Quitting" Strava challenge: Available in Strava throughout January, users who log 12 workouts anytime in the month will win an Apple Watch badge in the app.
What the colour of your home says about you, according to science
Professor Geoff Beattie, a professor of psychology at Edge Hill University argues that choosing a colour scheme is a 'psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.'
Microsoft's Satya Nadella wants you to stop calling AI "slop" in 2026
In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI!
'Console Hacking Has Detonated An Explosive': PlayStation 5 ROM Keys Leak Online, Opening the Door to Permanent Jailbreaks, Custom Firmware
Right at the beginning of 2026, the PlayStation 5 ROM keys have leaked online, opening the door to permanent jailbreaks and emulation
Michigan football must attack these three positions in transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal opens nationwide on Friday, Jan. 2. These are the three units new coach Michigan football must try to replenish first.
Opinion | A.C.A. Subsidies Have Expired. How Are You Affording Health Care?
Tell us how you’re managing increases to your health care insurance costs.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
Surging left-wing party challenges politics-as-usual in Germany
The rise of the nationalist far right has alarmed many Germans, but “The Left” party is most popular with young voters, posing a challenge to the centrist establishment.
Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.
Book Review: ‘Calamity Before Jane,’ by Noah Van Sciver
A new graphic novel both celebrates and demystifies the colorful frontier icon, while also correcting some of her taller tales.
Long Island's Peter Schwartz delivers WFAN's final 'sports flash' in...
Sports updates have gone radio silent on WFAN — and a seasoned Long Islander had the honor of closing out the station’s decades-long historic chapter.
Video Health costs to skyrocket for millions losing ACA subsidies
ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with KFF vice president Cynthia Cox about the higher costs 20+ million Americans will face starting today with the expiration of ACA subsidies.
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.
This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors
Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible.
Alabama vs. Indiana prediction: Expert picks and odds for Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal
The No. 1 Hoosiers and perennial power Alabama are set for the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day
Trump Has Renamed the Kennedy Center, but a Satirist Owns the URL
A comedy writer bought the web domain TrumpKennedyCenter.org and the satirical site he created is drawing attention amid the backlash over the institution’s renaming.
Value of Things: A different look at the Texans defense
How miserable have opposing quarterbacks been against the Texans?
The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings
Here are December’s business openings and closures in the Lehigh Valley.
Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?
Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat and pressure consistent with a comet airburst rather than volcanism or human activity. The event could have sparked massive fires, blocked sunlight, and triggered a rapid return to ice-age conditions. These harsh changes may explain the sudden loss of megafauna and the disappearance of the Clovis culture.
Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s not the mentality to have’
The Knicks decided it was better to finish 2025 on a losing note, so karma balances out in 2026 and they can win the championship. One step backwards, two steps forward. Here’s some old stuff from last year. Mike Brown On Landry Shamet’s defensive value and skill set: “Shamet and McBride are our best on-ball […]
3 keystone habits that can transform your health this year
Keystone habits are foundational behaviors that can influence other areas of your well-being. When you establish one, it sets off a cascade of positive changes.
Can you pass a 2026 Pennsylvania politics quiz?
A new year begins and Pennsylvania is positioned to play a leading role in the 2026 elections. How well do you know its political past and present and can you prognosticate what lies ahead?
11 executives and researchers who left Google in 2025
Two DeepMind cofounders are now on the opposite sides of an intensifying AI talent war, as Microsoft lures away Google employees in 2025.
Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers
Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.
A landmark Smyrna business is closing for the second time in 55 years
Homestead Gardens is closing about five years after reopening the former Ronny’s Garden World on Route 13 between the Smyrna Rest Area and Wawa.
Wizards’ CJ McCollum buries Bucks with tough game-winner
CJ McCollum’s last-second jumper gives the Wizards a 114-113 win over the Bucks, closing out 2025 with a bang.
Opinion | Why New York City Needs Someone Like Mamdani
The new mayor is an entirely familiar type of New York politician.
Sprinkles Cupcakes is closing immediately, says the founder
Sprinkles was one of the last holdouts of the 2000s cupcake boom. The husband-and-wife cofounders sold the company to private equity in 2012.
Sprinkles Cupcakes permanently closing all stores after 20 years in operation, founder says
Sprinkles Cupcakes, famous for its cupcake ATMs, is permanently closing all locations after 20 years in business, shocking customers and employees nationwide.
Longtime Jackson restaurant closing its doors after 70 years in business
Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve.
Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump
The 255-page document, released on the last day of 2025, accounts for some eight hours of testimony.
House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition
The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
After 24 years, a downtown Topeka business will close out 2025, closing its doors
Juli’s Coffee and Bistro, at 911 S Kansas Ave., will close down for good at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation
The president said he blocked the bills to save taxpayers’ money. But he has grievances against a tribe in Florida and officials in Colorado.
2025 Fantasy Football RB Exit Interview: Lack of chaos saw running back position enjoy continued stability this season
Newsom's 2025: Wildfire crisis, budget cuts and bombastic opposition to Trump
Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the LA fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?
ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude vs Qwen: Which AI Chatbot Is Best Positioned for 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, AI chatbots are no longer judged on novelty or demos. Instead, investors now look at scale, daily use, work fit, and revenue reach. When
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s mayor on New Year’s Day. His administration is a work in progress
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is closing 2025 with a still-evolving image of the team that is going to help steer his government and enact an ambitious agenda to tackle the affordability crisis in the nation’s largest city.
Scientists just found the best places to look for ancient life on Mars
Mars once had sprawling river systems that rivaled major watersheds on Earth, and scientists have now identified the biggest ones for the first time. Researchers mapped 16 massive drainage basins where water likely flowed long enough to support life. Even though these areas cover just 5% of ancient Martian terrain, they account for a huge share of erosion and sediment movement. That makes them some of the most promising places to search for ancient life.
A-J government reporter's 4 things to watch for in Lubbock politics in 2026
In this opinion column, A-J government reporter Mateo Rosiles shares his top 4 things Lubbockites should follow in 2026 in local politics.