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Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery

Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even decades. These experiments aim to uncover what shapes galaxies and fuels cosmic expansion. Cracking this mystery could transform our understanding of the laws of nature.

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Jan 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
26 Resolutions for 2026

Discover 26 practical resolutions designed to enhance your business operations, from financial reporting and supply chain optimization to marketing and team development, ensuring...

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Jan 8 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • contractingbusiness.com
Trump’s controversial ballroom could actually solve a decades-long problem— and takes first formal steps for construction

President Donald Trump’s sprawling new East Wing ballroom project has attracted widespread controversy — but promises to solve a problem identified by first families and their social secretaries on both sides of the aisle for decades.

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Jan 8 • 6:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Eurozone Business Confidence Slips

The decline in a key indicator measuring attitudes of businesses across multiple sectors ends four consecutive months of rising sentiment.

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Jan 8 • 5:26 AM EST • Business • wsj.com
12 Orange County restaurants have flawless health inspections; seven marked with critical violations in December

Here's a look at the results of restaurant inspections conducted in Orange County last month.

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Jan 8 • 5:25 AM EST • Health • recordonline.com
Better Business Bureau: Beware of deceptive weight loss claims

Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives insights on ways to avoid scams and protect assets.

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Jan 8 • 5:02 AM EST • Business • commercialappeal.com
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Deco: No serious knee injury for Barca keeper Ter Stegen

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has no serious knee injury, the club's sporting director Deco has said after medical examinations. German international Ter Stegen left the Barca camp at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia to have the knee examined back in Spain.

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Jan 8 • 3:55 AM EST • Sports • dpa-international.com
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Don’t punish the stores playing by the rules

By Mary Szarmach My family has been in business in this state for decades serving some of the hardest working Coloradans. And, yes, they buy tobacco products, and, yes, my staff and I card them every single time. We know the law, we follow the law, and we pass our compliance checks. That is why the city of […]

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Jan 8 • 1:49 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Hoyer will not seek reelection this fall, ending a six-decade career atop Maryland politics

Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection, capping a 60-year career in state and federal politics that saw him become a legendary figure in Maryland politics and the second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House.

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Jan 8 • 1:44 AM EST • Politics • marylandmatters.org
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire from Congress

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer is expected to announce Thursday that he is retiring after serving more than four decades in Congress.

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Jan 8 • 1:27 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Pop-up experiment reinvents an Aroostook business

“I knew that toys were only going to sell in December and then I was trying to figure out how to pay to heat an 8,000-square-foot building."

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Jan 8 • 1:00 AM EST • Business • bangordailynews.com
Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue

After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.

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Jan 8 • 12:01 AM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
Lakers make final decision on LeBron James' status versus Spurs

Will LeBron James play against the Spurs on Wednesday?

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Jan 7 • 9:52 PM EST • Sports • lebronwire.usatoday.com
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office

Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.

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Jan 7 • 9:38 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring.

Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.

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Jan 7 • 5:54 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Fentrice Driskell, Bruce Antone call out mid-decade redistricting effort as 'foolish,' 'unconstitutional'

Democrats say the Florida House has stepped up to Gov. DeSantis' overreach before and should check him now.

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Jan 7 • 3:45 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Citrus Burn Examined (Report 2026) Recalling Emerging Conversations on Metabolic Health and Nutrition

An increased examination of the way Citrus Burn is being framed within broader discourse on the topic of metabolic health, dietary supplements and informed wellness decisions Citrus Burn Citrus Burn Find out more about Citrus Burn and how it works exactly! St. Petersburg, Fl, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The discussions concerning metabolic well-being, energy management, and the nutritional policies individuals follow in their everyday activities have been gaining popularity in the popular

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Jan 7 • 2:53 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Mad Science: The Science of Air Pressure

Mad Science's Radiant Randy joins Kerrigan and Guest Host Steve Serrano to share some fun air pressure experiments.

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Jan 7 • 2:20 PM EST • Science • kctv5.com
Let's Debate: Most Impactful, Most Perplexing Transfer Portal Additions

Which transfers are poised to make the biggest impact next season? And which decisions leave us scratching our heads? Our college football writers debate it.

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Jan 7 • 2:16 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.

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Jan 7 • 1:35 PM EST • Health • theconversation.com
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.

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Jan 7 • 1:29 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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Behind the Lines: A Fine Line Between Sports, Entertainment and Reality

My studious, shy, parochial school-attending granddaughters, Jayne and Norah, have a not-so-secret appreciation of violent, combat sports, at least theatrical combat. For a Christmas present, Staci and Adam surprised the girls with tickets to the WWE Live Holiday Tour at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on December 27. Yes, the reflective eight-year-old Jayne, who competes in […]

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Jan 7 • 1:12 PM EST • Entertainment • county10.com
The Business of Watches Podcast: Horologer Ming Executives Ming Thein And Praneeth Rajsingh Talk Design, Manufacturing, Pricing, And More

Why a bracelet might be the most significant and important new product from the brand, and how Ming plans to capitalize on success.

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Jan 7 • 11:00 AM EST • Business • hodinkee.com
The newest Fujifilm compact camera “time-travels” with an Eras Dial and a Super-8-inspired design. But, there’s a catch

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema has a dial to replicate looks from different decades, but it's only been announced in Japan

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Jan 7 • 10:07 AM EST • Technology • digitalcameraworld.com
JPMorgan ditches proxy advisors and turns to AI for shareholder votes

The bank is launching an in-house, AI-powered tool called Proxy IQ to support its shareholder voting decisions, leaving human proxy advisors behind.

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Jan 7 • 9:22 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Essays: Prices, Volumes, And Passion: The Business Of Watches In 2025 And What To Expect In 2026

How the watch industry navigated its most structurally challenging year in a decade and what to look out for in 2026.

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Jan 7 • 9:04 AM EST • Business • hodinkee.com
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Private sector added fewer-than-expected 41,000 jobs in December, ADP says

The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 47,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a loss of 29,000 jobs.

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Jan 7 • 8:40 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
People say they'd rather talk politics, religion than money with family and friends, survey finds
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Jan 7 • 8:36 AM EST • Politics • cbsnews.com
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US private payrolls rebound less than expected in November

U.S. private payrolls rebounded less than expected in December, the ADP's national employment report showed on Wednesday.

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Jan 7 • 8:30 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive Advantage

Family businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the trust and long-term relationships that set them apart. A Family-to-Family (F2F) strategy reframes customers and suppliers as multigenerational partners, strengthening loyalty, speeding decision-making, and fueling innovation in ways competitors struggle to replicate. Vitex’s transformation shows how deliberately activating “familiness” can drive resilience, growth, and market leadership—offering a blueprint for CEOs who want to turn trust into a durable competitive advantage.

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Jan 7 • 8:15 AM EST • Business • hbr.org
HHS’s Abridged Vaccine Recommendations | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The abrupt decision to revise the federal childhood vaccine schedule and a breakdown of some of the infectious diseases that these immunizations prevent.

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Jan 7 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • publichealth.jhu.edu
Local Business Spotlight: Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic

For nearly a decade, Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic has provided care for dogs, cats, lizards, guinea pigs, and other unique pets in Grand Marais. The clinic, owned by Dr. Nadder Samari, DVM, and his wife, Lee, began in 2017 and has been a staple in the small town since opening. “We fell in love with...

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Jan 7 • 6:46 AM EST • Business • wtip.org
Health inspectors shut down 4 Central Florida restaurants last week

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down four Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from Dec. 28-Jan. 3.

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Jan 7 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • orlandosentinel.com
“Science on Saturday” Talks at Plasma Physics Lab Are Geared Toward Anyone Who is Curious

SCIENCE FOR EVERYONE: State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, who is also a physicist and hosts the “Science on Saturday” series at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, is proud of its diverse array of topics. By Anne Levin As has been the custom for some four decades, the “Science on Saturday at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab” (PPPL) […]

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Jan 7 • 3:50 AM EST • Science • towntopics.com
Google releases January Android Security Bulletin, but Pixel users are still waiting for bug fixes

Especially the ones added after the December update.

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Jan 7 • 3:18 AM EST • Technology • androidauthority.com
Lenovo, Nvidia unveil AI cloud gigafactory

Lenovo unveiled an artificial intelligence cloud gigafactory with NVIDIA at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, while also showcasing a slew of other products, including a new AI platform.

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Jan 6 • 8:50 PM EST • Technology • reuters.com
Ohio State WR Carnell Tate declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Another elite Ohio State wide receiver is headed to the NFL Draft.

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Jan 6 • 8:23 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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[CES 2026] An Entertainment Companion for Every Moment Seen and Heard

The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution — building on two decades as the world’s No. 1 TV brand. The space was divided into art, gaming and entertainment sections, anchored by the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV and the Vision AI Companion. Samsung

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Jan 6 • 7:48 PM EST • Entertainment • news.samsung.com
2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets

Earth Science (SG) Nuggets – Menu BarHomeNuggets Home2025202420232022 2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets Earth Science Nuggets are bite-sized, single-page summaries of recent science results, mission highlights, and outreach activities. Back to Earth Science Nuggets Overview about 2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets march 2023 Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions march 2023 Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions May 2023 ARC manages field campaign Sub-MesoscaleOcean Dynamics Experiment May 2023 ARC manages field campaign Sub-MesoscaleOcean Dynamics Experiment June 2023 Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations June 2023 Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations july 2023 Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below july 2023 Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below August 2023 What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? August 2023 What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? Downloads Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions Dec 18, 2025 PDF (279.60 KB) ARC manages field campaign Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment Dec 18, 2025 PDF (333.27 KB) Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations Dec 18, 2025 PDF (332.86 KB) Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below Dec 18, 2025 PDF (464.51 KB) What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? Dec 18, 2025 PDF (246.82 KB)

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Jan 6 • 7:03 PM EST • Science • nasa.gov
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Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term

In a major political shakeup, Gov. Tim Walz took himself out of the running for a third term as governor. The next day, a fiery Walz took questions about his final year in office.

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Jan 6 • 6:33 PM EST • Politics • mprnews.org
Grand jury indicts former Duke Health nurse charged with sex crimes against patients

The former nurse is facing a long list of charges, including sexual battery, involving three women who were patients in May and December of 2025.

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Jan 6 • 6:19 PM EST • Health • abc11.com
Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season

Morton had big shoes to fill following Ben Johnson's departure

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Jan 6 • 6:12 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Measles spreads to Buncombe as public health officials worry about spread in the face of declining vaccination rates

A major outbreak of measles in South Carolina has spread to Buncombe County, with public health officials announcing three cases Tuesday and expressing concern that more will follow due to decreased vaccination rates and the highly contagious nature of the disease. The Buncombe cases are confined to three siblings whose family visited Spartanburg County, South […]

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Jan 6 • 4:52 PM EST • Health • avlwatchdog.org
New York Republicans to hold 2026 nominating convention on Long Island

The race for governor is the big contest in New York that voters will decide.

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Jan 6 • 4:15 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
McQuade Distributing president talks decision to sell business

“There were a lot of tears, a lot of hard thoughts. I think the new company is going to be able to keep the community thriving. They’re good Midwest folks."

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Jan 6 • 4:04 PM EST • Business • kfyrtv.com
Trump’s plan to own the Western Hemisphere and Greenland is not what Americans want

President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the head of a sovereign country over the weekend was a hugely significant operation. But it was perhaps even more significant as a statement of intent.

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Jan 6 • 2:43 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska's Historic Rise Continues

FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA Tournament bracket predictions.

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Jan 6 • 2:18 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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‘A unique moment for Minnesota’: Dems await Klobuchar’s future move

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been the one constant in Minnesota politics for two decades. Democrats hope she can help save them.

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Jan 6 • 1:19 PM EST • Politics • politico.com
January 6: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy

Discover the real January 6 story: peaceful protest turned tragedy, Deep State entrapment, media deception, and President Trump's triumphant pardons restoring justice to patriotic Americans.

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Jan 6 • 12:35 PM EST • Politics • whitehouse.gov
AI tool uses data to redefine sports sponsorships

Texas A&M researcher’s effort leverages artificial intelligence to help teams make smarter business decisions.

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Jan 6 • 11:53 AM EST • Sports • stories.tamu.edu
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

LaMalfa had served in political office in California for more than two decades.

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Jan 6 • 9:47 AM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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LE SSERAFIM rings in the New Year with a ‘CRAZY’ Times Square performance

LE SSERAFIM rang in the New Year with a “CRAZY” performance on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, lighting up a snowy Times Square

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Jan 6 • 9:40 AM EST • Entertainment • amny.com
Why health care CFOs are caught between AI pressure and governance risk

A new report finds governance gaps, regulatory exposure, and thin margins are complicating AI investment decisions.

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Jan 6 • 7:47 AM EST • Health • fortune.com
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Dinner theater returns to Des Moines with The Ingersoll’s grand debut

The Ingersoll revives dinner theater in Des Moines with art deco style, live music, and a full dining experience after a 22-year hiatus.

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Jan 6 • 7:30 AM EST • Entertainment • desmoinesregister.com
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades

Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen. The frog tied to the official species name turned out to be brown, not the colorful animal shown in the original photo. After tracing old records and images, scientists corrected the error and reclassified the frog as part of an already-known species. The case underscores how vital museum collections are—and how even small mistakes can ripple through science for years.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the robots swim by manipulating electric fields rather than using moving parts. They can detect temperature changes, follow programmed paths, and even work together in groups. The breakthrough marks the first truly autonomous robots at this microscopic scale.

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Jan 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
'Fans will not stand for this dire football all season'

Arne Slot's team are unbeaten in 10, with the most recent defeat coming back in November against PSV Eindhoven. On that night, Liverpool were humiliated 4-1 at Anfield and Slot clearly made a decision to go far more defensive - knowing any more losses could cost him his job. In this period, we have packed the midfield, making Curtis Jones a key player and - before he went to the Afcon - taking Mohamed Salah out of the team.

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Jan 6 • 4:46 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
NVIDIA announce a native Linux app for GeForce NOW

NVIDIA already added Steam Deck support for GeForce NOW and they're now expanding it with a dedicated Native Linux app for desktops.

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Jan 6 • 2:42 AM EST • Technology • gamingonlinux.com
South Africa business activity contracts in December at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI shows

South Africa's business activity contracted sharply in December, marking the weakest performance since last January as demand waned and firms reduced purchases and inventories, an S&P Global survey showed on Tuesday.

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Jan 6 • 2:19 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Scientists detect alarming bird population decline in Bay Area: Here's what can be done

To understand the state and health of birds across the Bay Area, scientists have been watching them closely. The latest report by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture and Point Blue Conservation Science points to a concerning decline of shorebirds over the last two decades.

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Jan 5 • 6:27 PM EST • Science • abc7news.com
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San Francisco Zoo euthanizes lemur, penguin due to declining health
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Jan 5 • 6:22 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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Man charged with murder of Ravenscroft teacher had history of mental health challenges

According to court documents, Ryan Camacho has a lengthy criminal history going back more than a decade in both Wake and Durham counties. Court records show Camacho has been arrested more than 20 times.

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Jan 5 • 6:07 PM EST • Health • wral.com
Microchip Technology Provides Q3 Fiscal 2026 Business Update

Recovery Plan Execution ProgressingCHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: MCHP) - Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today commented that it expects its net sales for third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025 to be about $1,185 million, well above its original guidance of $1,109 million to $1,149 million provided on November 6, 2025, and its subsequent revised guidance provided on Decem

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Jan 5 • 4:15 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?

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Jan 5 • 3:19 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Lantheus completes sale of SPECT business

Lantheus has signaled that the decision to sell its SPECT business will allow the company to focus more on growing its portfolio of PET radiodiagnostics and microbubbles.

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Jan 5 • 2:55 PM EST • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges

Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man"

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Jan 5 • 12:37 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Horizon League Dec. 29-Jan. 4 recap

Heavyweight clashes headline week one of official conference play

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Jan 5 • 11:30 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Gets Updated Release Date And Pre-Order Deal

New details confirm Samsung's updated Galaxy S26 release date and reveal a decision on Galaxy S26 pricing.

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Jan 5 • 11:15 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
NI politics: DUP councillor Gareth Wilson co-opted into vacant assembly seat

Gareth Wilson has replaced William Irwin who announced in December that he was stepping down from Stormont after 20 years in elected politics.

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Jan 5 • 10:54 AM EST • Politics • bbc.com
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Philosophy to the Rescue of Science

The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..

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Jan 5 • 10:47 AM EST • Science • dailynous.com
Six Flags Qiddiya City, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s first destination outside North America, is now officially open

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, celebrated its grand opening Dec. 31 by welcoming guests from across the Kingdom…

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Jan 5 • 9:53 AM EST • Entertainment • amusementtoday.com
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term

Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”

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Jan 5 • 9:44 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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David Beckham-Backed Health Sciences Company Kills Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Health Sciences company Prenetics Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:PRE) has said it is abandoning its Bitcoin treasury strategy. The David Beckham-backed company on Dec. 30 said it would no longer acquire Bitcoin and would instead focus on its supplement brand IM8. It...

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Jan 5 • 9:12 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Can animals read? Not in the human way.

Bonobos, dolphins, and other animals can decode complex symbols.

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Jan 5 • 9:01 AM EST • Science • popsci.com
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensifies.

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Jan 5 • 8:26 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Tariff bills are making business all-but impossible for my Morningside store

Firecracker Fabrics owner Erin Love cuts fabric for a customer on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at her store in Morningside. (Photo by Alex Jurkuta/Pittsburgh’s Public Source) I opened a fabric storefront because serving my customers brings me joy. But running a small business was never easy — and Trump’s tariffs just made it harder. “Pittsburgh’s […]

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Jan 5 • 7:39 AM EST • Business • newpittsburghcourier.com
January concerts and shows across Northern California

Explore January concerts and shows across six Northern California counties featuring pop icons, Elvis tributes, and brunch beats.

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Jan 5 • 6:03 AM EST • Entertainment • redding.com
This week on The Hill: GOP faces health care bind with subsidies expired

GOP lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill are facing a health care bind, with Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies having expired on Dec. 31, 2025, and no clear path forward for extending them. The GO…

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Jan 5 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat

Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal with the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.

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Jan 5 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
On deck for 2026, 11 Northeast Florida sports storylines to watch

From the Jaguars' coming playoff run to The Players Championship, here are stories to watch for Northeast Florida sports in 2026.

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Jan 5 • 5:06 AM EST • Sports • jacksonville.com
‘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.

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Jan 5 • 5:03 AM EST • Business • chapelboro.com
Minister rejects claims government refusing to call Maduro extradition illegal to placate Trump

Mike Tapp says No 10 is talking to US and close allies about legal aspect after Starmer declines to criticise Venezuela operation

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Jan 5 • 4:56 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
Health Care Providers Are Dropping a Common Anesthesia Drug That’s Also a Climate Super Pollutant

Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures.

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Jan 5 • 4:55 AM EST • Health • insideclimatenews.org
Business owners set to unlock wealth rather than retire, Raymond James poll shows

Most plan to exit financial stakes in next decade but many aim for new ventures beyond retirement.

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Jan 5 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • investmentnews.com
The subtle independence at the heart of Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s shrewd politics

To have known Ben Nighthorse Campbell was to like him. He had a knack for putting people at ease, making them look forward to another meeting. I certainly felt that way. It wasn’t just his humor or his mesmerizing intensity, but his lack of pretense. Ben decided to be himself long before he became a […]

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Jan 5 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Philadelphia faces Denver, aims for 4th straight win

Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Nuggets have gone 13-7 away from home. Denver is fifth in the Western Conference with 33.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 9.1.

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Jan 5 • 2:04 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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.

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Jan 5 • 1:24 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Peachy Balloon Decor in Pittsfield

The company designs balloon displays and other elements for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and other private parties, as well as corporate conferences and public events.

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Jan 5 • 12:08 AM EST • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Man arrested for breaking into Novant Health medical facility, stealing items

Theodore James allegedly stole items including keys, medical scrubs and decorations from employees’ desks, according to arrest records.

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Jan 4 • 11:45 PM EST • Health • wect.com
Israel to Hold Rates as Regional and Domestic Politics Wobble

Israel’s central bank is set to hold interest rates steady in its first monetary decision of 2026, weighing lowered inflation expectations and a strong shekel against lingering geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.

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Jan 4 • 11:00 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
China's services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI

China's services activity expanded at its slowest pace in six months in December, as growth in new business softened and foreign demand declined, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

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Jan 4 • 8:50 PM EST • Business • reuters.com
Mar-a-Lago is a familiar place for Trump to manage high-stakes military operations

Hours after declaring from underneath the tented ceiling of Mar-a-Lago’s Tea Room that Venezuela’s leader was in American custody and the US was running the country, President Donald Trump emerged victorious onto his club’s crowded patio as dinner-goers cheered the audacious mission he’d ordered up from a few yards away.

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Jan 4 • 6:55 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Even in prison, Marwan Barghouthi looms large in Palestinian politics

Arab Barghouthi, the son of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouthi, on his father's life in Israeli prison and the stalemate after nearly two decades without elections.

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Jan 4 • 5:54 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Rapid reaction: Prioritizing health for playoffs, Packers now get ‘clean slate’

Last year’s Week 18 weighed heavily in decision-making process

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Jan 4 • 5:22 PM EST • Health • packers.com
Trump’s Former Venezuela Envoy Torches His Takeover Plans

“It’s too complex for us to run,” said Elliott Abrams, theorizing that Trump’s decision to announce the U.S.’s takeover of Venezuela was wholly spontaneous.

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Jan 4 • 2:47 PM EST • Politics • thedailybeast.com
Maduro's fall stirs fears for Venezuelan, regional stability

Venezuela's diaspora is celebrating the US-led ouster of Nicolas Maduro after over a decade in power. But relief is intermingled with fear, including over political prisoners still held by the weakened Caracas regime.

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Jan 4 • 10:23 AM EST • Politics • dw.com
BetMGM Missouri bonus code CBSSPORTS is now live: Claim up to $1,500 in bonus bets if the first bet loses

Here's how Missouri bettors can use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS after the December 1 launch of Missouri sports betting to get up to $1,500 in bonus bets

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Jan 4 • 9:55 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Ballantyne business owners ask for support following break-in

The owners of a Ballantyne business shared on social media that their cookie and soda shop had been broken into on Dec. 28.

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Jan 4 • 8:38 AM EST • Business • yahoo.com
Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, San Diego scientists unlock an undersung region’s biodiversity

For many, their latest expedition in Baja Sur marks a return, more than a decade after their investigation began.

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Jan 4 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • sandiegouniontribune.com
Politics chat: How Trump's MAGA supporters see the operation in Venezuela

We have analysis on President Trump's decision to topple Venezuela's leader, and how it will be viewed by his MAGA supporters.

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Jan 4 • 7:57 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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