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Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.
Commentary: Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year
Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025.
Top 10 Sahan Journal articles of 2025: politics and immigration
The top 10 most read Sahan Journal articles of 2025 were dominated by local politics and immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s reelection.
The year in science: From a tiny T. rex to interstellar visitors
Triumphs included advances in transplanting animal organs into people, but the growing measles crisis in the U.S. indicates danger.
Sports Media Predictions for 2026: World Cup, Olympics and pundit Aaron Rodgers
What should viewers expect in sports media in 2026? For starters, a massive audience for the World Cup next summer.
A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
There was major science news in 2025. Plus, underreported developments in geoengineering and a triumph for furniture rearrangement.
Mount Horeb small business launches cream liqueur made with Wisconsin dairy
A small business in Mount Horeb recently launched a new cream liqueur that’s already in more than 50 locations across the state.
No Kings, Coldplay and more: Madison 2025 in photos
As 2025 comes to a close, see memorable photos from Cap Times photographers, from No Kings rallies to the Coldplay concert and intimate portraits.
Our Favorite Science Stories of 2025
What Earth and space science stories stood out this year?
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
How legal sports betting might affect Missouri's economy
FanDuel and DraftKings, two of the biggest sportsbooks, are projected to capture about 75% of the market share in Missouri.
Holiday business solid despite fewer visitors
The scourge of low snowfall affecting the Ketchum area and ski towns across the West has so far dampened but not doused holiday tourism activity, according to a mixture of
Overflowing bins at Christmas a 'health hazard'
A council has been criticised after it blamed the residents for overfilling public bins at Christmas.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
As US companies fight tariffs, Topeka businesses tell their experience
Topeka businesses share how U.S. tariffs have affected them over the past year.
Scene Calendar: Flying Pig Parade, Camellia Show, 'French Moderns'
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
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.
Plan your weekend with our picks for Brevard's 10 best events for Jan. 2-8
Looking for fun? From a cappella concerts to walking tours to theater auditions, here are our picks for the 10 best weekend events on the Space Coast.
Is the college sports system broken?
NCAA president Charlie Baker and former Northeastern AD Peter Roby offer their views. I told Charlie I wouldn't take his job for all the money in the world.
The RACER Mailbag, December 31
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: The...
Six ways to improve the taste of your glass of champagne, according to science
From the best way to hold your glass while pouring, to choosing your glass shape and deciding when to drink it.
15+ things to be excited about in local entertainment in 2026
There’s a whole lot to look forward to in local entertainment in 2026.
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 31
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 31, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
Science and Technology Daily Releases 2025 Top Sci-tech News
The achievements and discoveries in science and technology have not only profoundly reshaped how we live but also given us the confidence to confront challenges and embrace the future. Science and Technology Daily, in collaboration with a panel of media partners and academicians, has selected the 2025 top 10 science and technology news stories from China and around the world.
Trump family business delays launch of $499 gold smartphone
US-made device planned by end of year hit by recent government shutdown affecting shipments
Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on secon…
49ers vs. Seahawks Injury Report
See who's in and who's out for the Week 18 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers on January 3, 2026.
The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science
An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand the past and future of the ice sheet
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of 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.
Bringing a local community approach to Colorado health policy
Health policy is not always a straightforward topic of discussion. There are many aspects to the complex health care system we’re used to. When issues arise at the national level, disagreement and dueling press conferences can slow progress and constructive results that build a better future. When you bring these subjects into communities you’ll find […]
London stock market ending best year since 2009 at record high
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
How China cracked US ‘super code’, health benefits of lard: 7 science highlights
From China building world’s largest smart transformer to health benefits of lard, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
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.
Unique downtown Platteville business faces uncertain future
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A pride flag with the phrase “You Are Loved” hangs above the front door of Driftless Market and Deli.
From science to sport: These are the stories that lifted spirits in 2025
Amid conflicts and crises, 2025 also brought reasons for optimism, medical breakthroughs, encouraging signs for the planet and sporting and cultural surprises. As the world heads into 2026, FRANCE 24…
Rockets Control Three Quarters, Pacers' Fourth Isn't Enough
Durant's 30 points fueled Houston's dominance. A late Pacers surge narrowed the gap, but Houston's control ultimately prevailed. Pacers leave empty-handed with a ninth straight loss in Houston.
Thieves steal up to $1K in liquor from Belltown business in third attack since August
Samsung launches the Galaxy A17 and Galaxy Tab A11+ in the US, here are the prices
They will both be released in early January. Samsung is finally bringing the Galaxy A17 5G to the US. This phone was launched elsewhere in August. Joining...
'Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear': Polar Plunges Ring in the New Year With a Splash. But What Actually Happens to Your Body?
Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind
How Pakistan’s Asim Munir became Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’
The army chief, analysts say, has driven Pakistan's geopolitical reemergence over the past year as a soldier-diplomat.
The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?
"We're not going to be using iPhones in 10 years," Callaghan says flatly. "I kind of don't think we'll be using them in five years."
The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?
"We're not going to be using iPhones in 10 years," Callaghan says flatly. "I kind of don't think we'll be using them in five years."
Apple’s ‘Invisible AI’ Strategy Is Why 5-Star Analyst Dan Ives Sees Upside Into 2026
Apple Inc. ($AAPL) is best known for iPhones, services, and steady cash returns, not flashy AI launches. Yet that is precisely why top Wedbush analyst Dan Ives sees...
Enquirer presents 2025 all-city teams for cross country, golf and more
The Cincinnati Enquirer announces the 2025 all-city teams for cross country, field hockey, golf, girls tennis and water polo. Which players stood out?
Storm Boyd advocating for LGBTQ community in 2026
While he hasn't run for office yet, Storm Boyd has become an increasing presence behind the scenes in local Democratic politics.
2025 saw increase in whooping cough cases
Oil barrels toward its worst annual performance since the pandemic as Russia feels the pain
Oil prices have been on a downtrend due to rising output from non-OPEC producers and slowing demand growth.
What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution?
The past year has been a big one for the team at View Newspaper Group for many reasons, the biggest being that we launched our 22nd newspaper, the St. Clair Area View in May, making us Michigan’s largest independently-owned newspaper group. Since its start in 2003 View Newspaper Group, locally-owned by Lapeer native Rick Burrough, has
Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him
Warren Buffett has worn many hats over the years: The stock-picking Oracle of Omaha. An avuncular, Dairy-Queen-eating, Coke-drinking product pitchman. A living symbol of capitalism and its complexities.
Bellingham business owners adapt to rising minimum wage, which jumps again in 2026
City's minimum wage increases to $19.13 an hour on Jan. 1
Bibb leaders plan upgrades to Carolyn Crayton Park softball field, increasing sports tourism
Homegrown entertainment catches on across Southeast Asia in 2025
Increase in middle-income earners boosts experimental spending
MUSYNX: RETURN announced for PC
Publisher Wave Game and developer I-Inferno have announced MUSYNX: RETURN, a new entry in the MUSYX rhythm game series coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD creators announce dark visual novel Sister Other Paranoia for PC
HazeDenki, a team led by the creatives behind NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD including scenario writer nyalra, has announced Sister Other Paranoia, a dark visual novel coming to PC via Steam in August 202…
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts in Southern NH, Dec. 31-Jan. 4
Ring in the New Year with local music and entertainment.
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.
State Rep. Paula Davis to step down from Louisiana House in surprise announcement
Davis has represented South Baton Rouge for three terms.
UNC Basketball opens ACC play with win over Florida State
The Tar Heels closed out 2025 on a high note with a conference win over FSU.
FOX Super 6 Contest: Geoff Schwartz's CFP Quarterfinals Picks, Predictions
Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring the CFP quarterfinals for a chance to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Geoff Schwartz is here to help with your picks.
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 […]
Moment of Science highlights from 2025 include star death, concert seismology
2025 marked a big year for scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.
Sports Betting Alliance sues Chicago over tax in new budget
The Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget.
Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business and economics stories of 2025
2025 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Mexican economy. Here are the 10 events and indicators that will help you get the full picture.
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Midlands business owners raise concerns over new liquor liability law
A new law set to take effect this week aims to alleviate the financial strain on bars and restaurants in the state by allowing them to lower the $1 million liqu
Midlands business owners raise concerns over new liquor liability law
A new law set to take effect this week aims to alleviate the financial strain on bars and restaurants in the state by allowing them to lower the $1 million liqu
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Zombie bugs, singing seals and rule-breaking bears: Wild science of 2025
It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.
Small Business Specials Submission Form
COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of the City of Covington’s Bridging the Gap initiative, we're launching a roundup to help promote existing specials and discounts from our restaurants, bars, retailers, and other small businesse...
Digital twins for self-driving chemistry laboratories
Nature Computational Science - Digital twins of self-driving chemistry laboratories may help reduce reliance on costly real-world experimentation and enable the testing of hypothetical automated...
Trump announced a covert, CIA-led Venezuela land strike. Why?
In an unusual move, President Donald Trump announced a covert strike in Venezuela. It's not the first time he has publicly touted covert operations.
Mamdani Takes Health Fund Audit 'Seriously' as Insolvency Reverberates
The audit from Comptroller Brad Lander, concluding the joint union-City Hall insurance fund owes billions of dollars to the city, is applauded by fiscal watchdogs and advocates who have long decried deals they say ripped off retirees and taxpayers.
Eileen from Sanford Health in the Spotlight
Connect for Cancer Prevention Study participant Eileen shares her inspiration for joining Connect and why she thinks others should join the study, too.
Syracuse, Clemson carry 3-game winning streaks into league opener
The end of the calendar year marks the start of conference play for Syracuse and visiting Clemson, which square off Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: UConn, Arizona Among Mike DeCourcy’s No. 1 Seeds
Which schools are poised for March Madness? FOX Sports expert Mike DeCourcy is here walk you through it all.
Five players that could change the Longhorns portal approach
Texas plays Michigan tomorrow with the portal looming afterward. These five players could very well change Texas' approach with strong performances:
New York State health commissioner concerned about rise in flu cases
If you're feeling sick, stay home and avoid large gatherings for the New Year. That's the message from the New York State health commissioner.
Local business owner offering weekly specials to combat rising costs as businesses close across Milwaukee
Devin Eichler of the Crafty Cow is among multiple local business owners voicing concerns about escalating costs that are plaguing restaurants across the region.
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.
Luntz: Second shutdown over health care would be ‘very painful’ for Republicans
Pollster Frank Luntz on Tuesday said Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January due to health care deficiencies. “The shutdown that we experienced,…
Burnley analysis: Spirited response after nightmare start
Scott Parker's final instructions would still have been ringing in his players' ears when Joelinton put Newcastle United in front. It was the quickest goal Burnley have conceded in a Premier League game. If that was not bad enough, Yoane Wissa made it 2-0 just a few minutes later with Burnley aggrieved after Laurent was bundled over in the build-up by Bruno Guimaraes, only for the goal to stand following a check by the video assistant referee.
DraftKings Missouri promo code for MO sports betting launch: Bet $5, pocket $300 in bonus bets for USC-TCU
DraftKings offers new users in Missouri $300 in bonus bets
IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch
The IDC predicts RAM costs could lead to more expensive PCs and shrink the market by 8.9 percent in 2026.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."
Jack White slams Republican congressman for sharing A.I. video and 'bullying'
Jack White has condemned Republican congressman Tim Burchett for sharing an A.I. video of the musician calling Trump supporters fascists, as well as 'grade school bullying' about his physical appearance: 'Embarrassing.'
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
Hulu isn't going away but the integration, announced earlier this year, is designed to boost Disney+'s offerings
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and cousin of Health Secretary RFK Jr., dies of cancer at 35
Her death comes just weeks after she publicly revealed in The New Yorker that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
'Community' alum Yvette Nicole Brown speaks out amid Chevy Chase doc: 'Keep my name out of your mouth'
Yvette Nicole Brown appears to blast the upcoming Chevy Chase doc, which addresses an incident between the 'Community' stars that involved Chase allegedly saying the N-word: 'Keep my name out of your mouth.'
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. It is the latest agreement the U.S. has entered with more than a dozen African countries, most of them hit by U.S. aid cuts, including Ivory Coast.
VOTE NOW: What is your favorite Las Vegas sports franchise?
Las Vegas has turned into the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
Beloved Lynchburg business, Easter Island, closes its doors
A beloved shop in Lynchburg has officially closed its doors.
Healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University
IRS increases business mileage rate by 2.5 cents for 2026
The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026. The IRS announced Monday that beginning Jan. 1, the standard mileage rate for a qualifying vehicle will be 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents from 2025. The rate will be 20.5 […]
NEA Business Notes: A-State confers 2,335 degrees during fall commencement - Talk Business & Politics
Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni on Dec. 13 during fall commencement exercises, as 2,335 degrees were conferred by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Calvin White...
No. 21 Virginia opens ACC action at rival Virginia Tech
Will old acquaintances be forgot? Not when longtime adversaries Virginia Tech and No. 21 Virginia clash on New Year's Eve in Blacksburg, Va.
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs charged with assault, strangulation
Diggs' lawyer said Tuesday that the receiver has reached an agreement on a financial settlement with the alleged victim