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Northampton mayor’s husband offers public apology after Stop & Shop altercation: ‘I was the weak link in our local democracy’
Scher’s apology, coming amid so much national political strife, also seemed to speak to a larger sense of keyed-up anxiety buzzing beneath everyday life in America.
Toms Shoes founder unveils new project highlighting mental health
The founder of Toms Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, has unveiled a new project aimed at raising awareness around mental health struggles. Inspired by his own battle with depression, Mycoskie launched a bracelet reminding people they are "enough," with proceeds going to mental health charities. NBC News' Chloe Melas sits down with the entrepreneur to discuss the new project and how his own struggles have brought him to where he is today.
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect : The NPR Politics Podcast
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.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.
Six goals in this Bundesliga classic 🥵
The return went well in Germany.After a 20-day break, the Bundesliga resumed with a spectacular duel between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund.The two teams ended in a completely crazy draw. D...
Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year
From pushback to Trump's self-described “Donroe doctrine” of aggression in the Western Hemisphere to breaks in party unity over health care, Republican lawmakers are displaying signs of independence from Trump.
IB Parks & Entertainment to operate Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park beginning with the 2026 Season
ROSSVILLE, Ga. — IB Parks & Entertainment, a leading operator of family-oriented theme parks and attractions, announced today that it has acquired the rights to operate Lake Winnepesaukah Amuse…
Noah Widmann drops out of race against Cory Mills, endorses Bale Dalton
'There is no higher priority than defeating America's most corrupt Congressman Cory Mills.'
January 9, 2026
One year after the LA fires, the Community Brigade is equipping residents to prepare for, fight, and recover from wildfires. Plus, journalist Daisy Hernández chronicles the history of Chagas disease, also known as kissing bug disease, and how it changed her family’s story. And, recent studies on raccoons and dark-eyed juncos investigate how urban wildlife is evolving.
Why Washington's Demond Williams returned after $6 million transfer gamble
The day after his audacious announcement to break his contract and transfer, Williams sobered up to the reality he may need the Supreme Court's help to actually pull the move off
Paul Pate pitches stricter laws to crack down on fraudulent businesses
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate wants to make it easier to crack down on fraudulent businesses when the 2026 legislative session begins.
DR MARC SIEGEL: Medical miracle or modern science? Both can be signs of God at work
Modern medical breakthroughs save lives in ways that feel miraculous, showing how faith and science can work together as instruments of healing and hope.
2025-26 Mountain West Bracketology: January 9
Happy Friday, everyone! As we continue forward with the Mountain West men’s basketball season, we will be updating the conference’s bracketology outlook as we approach the big dance in March! Let’s dive into this week’s update! At Large Candidates: Utah State: NET: 16 KenPom: 26 Lunardi: No. 7 seed Bracket Matrix (out of 58 brackets; Jan. 7): […]
Who plays NFL football tonight? NFL games, playoff, Wild Card schedule
NFL Wild Card Weekend is here! Who plays football tonight? Here's when NFL playoffs kick off, print your bracket, seeding, times, more to know.
Politics tops Americans' list of money fears, financial planners say. How you can protect yourself
Keep your finances on track amid the chaos.
Health-Tracking Toothbrushes, Mouth Guards Lure Consumers With Audacious Claims
If you paid enough attention, you could find health trackers everywhere at the CES trade show this week. But they didn't necessarily look how you’d expect.
Fetty Wap released early from federal prison
Rapper Fetty Wap has been released early from a federal jail, almost three years after he was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
Real Chemistry Establishes RC Resolve, an Advisory Practice for Healthcare’s Most Critical Business, Regulatory and Value Inflection Points
NEW YORK, January 09, 2026--Real Chemistry launches RC Resolve, a healthcare advisory practice helping leaders navigate value inflection points.
Former White House advisor on the real reason your health care costs are going up: Medicare's doctor pay gap
For years, Medicare has paid more for services and procedures provided in a hospital than in a physician practice.
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial race in…
Mayor-Elect Jabbour Names Jennifer Gonzalez As Business Administrator for the City of Hoboken
Mayor-Elect Jabbour Names Jennifer Gonzalez As Business Administrator for the City of Hoboken Hoboken, NJ – Today, Mayor-Elect Emily Jabbour named Jennifer Gonzalez as Business Administrator. “There are few people with the proven track record of effectiveness that Jennifer Gonzalez brings to this role. She understands how city government works, how to get things done,[...]
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro & Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Rumored To Exclusively Use TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ Process, Hinting That Qualcomm Has Yet To Enter Talks With Samsung
Samsung’s 2nm GAA process is slowly gaining traction, but a rumor claims that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be retained on TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ node
Politics: County Executive races in Baltimore, Howard & Anne Arundel
Guest host Matt Bush talks with local reporters about the competitive County Executive races shaping up in three Maryland counties.
Brownsville police introduce 'impact team' as part of crackdown in entertainment district
Brownsville police have launched an
How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewiring Democracy
Three books on politics and public life to read this month.
Review: ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage
The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, undergoes some transformation at the Hollywood Pantages.
The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—From Shots to Pills and the Science behind It All
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.
A new generation of fans is knitting sports and crafts together with handmade jerseys
The rise in popularity of women's sports has coincided with more people embracing knitting. The results can be seen at stadiums and arenas.
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Personnel note: Chuck Bonfiglio installed as Florida Realtors President
'Taxes, insurance, and affordability remain at the forefront, and we’re tracking them closely.'
Bob Buckhorn political committee raises $400K-plus in Q4, bringing total to $1.4M for eventual Tampa mayoral comeback
The early fundraising push could serve to dissuade others considering running for Mayor as the race approaches in 2027.
Regime change, this time down Venezuela way
As luck and the calendar would have it, I penned my annual “state of the world” column two days before the grand fireworks in Caracas took place, and the column was subsequently published two days after. To prove I was not sequestered in a monastery over the last week, herewith a few observations on the […]
Protect young people while respecting their data, privacy
After 40 years practicing law, first as a public defender in Los Angeles, then in private criminal defense, and serving eight years as the elected District Attorney for Colorado’s 5th Judicial District, I’ve developed a straightforward test for evaluating any proposed legislation: does it accomplish its stated goal and does it pass constitutional muster? The […]
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Thursday, January 8, 2026; Friday's schedule
THURSDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 5A SECTION 1 Gateway 53, Penn-Trafford 48 Penn-Trafford 13 15 8 12 — 48 Gateway 15 12 11 15...
Your Health Tracker Knows You Didn’t Sleep Well. Does That Help—or Hurt?
Oura Rings and Apple Watches are tracking our sleep and exercise more than ever, and we’re just starting to figure out the consequences.
TikTok is splitting US staff into new entities as it preps for sale
TikTok told some US staff that they will work for a new global entity that is not a part of the new joint venture run by Oracle and others.
10 Michigan political races to watch at the start of 2026
The 2026 election is poised to reshape the cast of politicians who lead Michigan. The level of January jockeying might portend the high stakes ahead.
How New Digital Entertainment is Changing What Indoors Leisure Time is | The Rockland County Times
Indoor time used to feel like a break. A chance to sit back and disconnect. Today, it’s less about switching off and more about choosing how to stay engaged. What once relied on television schedules or local board games now spans real-time multiplayer platforms, streaming hubs, and interactive digital environments that reshape what downtime means. [...]
Bulls-Heat postponed because of condensation on United Center court during humid, rainy winter night in Chicago
On an uncharacteristically warm January day in the Windy City, a nearly two-hour delay was followed by a postponement.
More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.
Utility costs, affordability messages dominate Illinois governor race
The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable.
Roger Arliner Young | Black Zoologist, Women in Science, Women of Color, Race, & Fellowship
Roger Arliner Young was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in zoology in the United States and is known for her biological research and teaching as well as social activism.
ADA webinar to address how to talk to patients about mental health
The ADA will host a webinar Jan. 23 to help prepare dentists and their team members to discuss mental health concerns with their patients.
Brewers, other MLB teams cancel contract with FanDuel Sports Network
Where will Brewers broadcasts appear next year? The answer is unclear again after MLB teams reportedly canceled their FanDuel contracts.
John Wilson’s Enduring Art of Racial Politics and Personal Memory
“Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New York survey.
Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street
Sources told ESPN that nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group, the RSN operator that again finds itself in deep financial trouble.
All nine MLB teams cancel their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network
All of the MLB teams broadcast by the embattled FanDuel Sports Network have canceled their contracts with the company.
IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses
IXI’s autofocusing glasses are designed for age-related farsightedness, a condition that affects many. They combine cameraless eye tracking with liquid crystal lenses that automatically activate when the glasses detect a shift in the user’s focus.
Researchers hunt each other in the Quebec wilderness — for science, of course
To better understand the complex interactions between nature’s hunters and hunted, researchers gathered at the the Éco-Laurentides park near Val-Morin, Que., for a game of predator-prey.
Political Points: Tracking North Central Florida politics, campaigns, and governance
WCJB TV20 provides regular updates on the latest news in politics, campaigns, and governance across North Central Florida.
Amazon flags 'low-time' and 'zero badgers' as it cracks down on RTO
Amazon rolls out an updated dashboard for managers to track office attendance and hours, expanding strict RTO policies.
First of the year’s FOX Sports IndyCar driver commercials airs on this weekend’s NFL playoff games
FOX Sports’ IndyCar Series driver commercials launch this weekend as the National Football League opens its playoffs with Wild Card games set for Saturday and Sunday.
Venezuela Announces the Release of Political Prisoners
The release, which was expected to happen later on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.
List of all characters in Mario Tennis Fever
Check out the full list of characters in Mario Tennis Fever, which is the most ever in the series' history.
How the Sphere Morphed Into an Interactive Lego Death Star
Lego and Lucasfilm turned the Las Vegas landmark into the Death Star, letting visitors get into a full-size Lego X-Wing to try and tackle the trench run.
Aquaculture training course to cover best practices and business strategies
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 8, 2026 – For the second year, Rhode Island Sea Grant will offer an intermediate-level aquaculture training course titled “Beyond the Basics for Businesses and Practitioners.” The 12-session course will be held virtually and at the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute on the Narragansett Bay Campus on Tuesdays from 6-8 […]
TEA and IAAPA announce collaborative partnership to bring themed entertainment and attractions industry professionals together in the Middle East
BURBANK, Calif. — Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the association for the global community of creators, innovators, and fabricators of themed experiences, and IAAPA, the global association …
Penske Entertainment adds $11 million to IndyCar Leaders Circle
Penske Entertainment set aside $31.9 million in 2025 for structured payouts to IndyCar Series team owners in possession of Leaders Circle contracts, and has added $11 million to the total for 2026.Through the Leaders Circle program, which is exclusively available to IndyCar’s 25 charter entries, the top 22 finishers in...
Trump's attacks on business have one thing in common
Trump targeted two sectors in his latest attacks: single-family homes and defense contractors.
Business Report's Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team event features 'champion of crazy ideas' Kyle Scheele
Kyle Scheele calls himself a “champion of crazy ideas.” And he wants businesses to embrace the most farfetched, outlandish and silliest notions they can. Most of them won’t work out. But what if one does? “We’re not very good judges of what is or is not possible,” Scheele says. “There’s so many times we talk […]
Scientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light rule
Einstein’s claim that the speed of light is constant has survived more than a century of scrutiny—but scientists are still daring to test it. Some theories of quantum gravity suggest light might behave slightly differently at extreme energies. By tracking ultra-powerful gamma rays from distant cosmic sources, researchers searched for tiny timing differences that could reveal new physics. They found none, but their results tighten the limits by a huge margin.
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.
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...
ICE Shooting Creates New Crack in a Fractured Country
Plus, RFK Jr. says Americans should eat more protein, and Trump has big plans for Venezuelan oil.
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.
College Football Playoff bracket: Semifinals field, scores and schedule
How the 12-team College Football Playoff field shapes the national championship race
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
Key Jaguars DB misses practice before Bills playoff game
Fans are keeping an eye on the injury report after a key defender missed practice ahead of the Jaguars' Wild Card clash with the Bills.
In Trump’s words, ‘we’re in the oil business’
This brought to mind the words of Marine Major General Smedley Butler: 'I was a racketeer for capitalism.'
Another violent death in Minneapolis lays bare the nation’s fractured politics
Analysis: The killing quickly became the latest explosive incident in the second term of Donald Trump that is dragging politics to a bitter breaking point.
Analysis: Another violent death in Minneapolis lays bare the nation’s fractured politics
It took just a few seconds and a violent, unnecessary death to drag a snowy residential street in Minneapolis into America’s new age of political brutality.
Portland City Council fails to elect next president amid fractious political fight
The 12-member council will resume deliberations Thursday as progressive caucus member Sameer Kanal vies with incumbent Elana Pirtle-Guiney for leadership position.
Butler to host conference on entrepreneurship through acquisition
The practice of buying a business is nothing new, but entrepreneurship through acquisition—or ETA as it is often called—has caught on in recent years among both mid-career individuals and recent college graduates who want to become business owners but don’t want to start a company from scratch.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health…
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive.
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health tech gadgets displayed at the annual CES trade show make a lot of promises. A smart scale promoted a healthier lifestyle by scanning your feet to track your heart health, and an egg-shaped hormone tracker uses AI to help you figure out the best time to conceive. Tech and ...
Roope Hintz with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals
Roope Hintz (Dallas Stars) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 01/07/2026
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself
‘Shōgun’ Creators Reveal Season 2’s New Main Character
Filming on Season 2 starts soon. Get the latest updates.
How Venezuela Is Already Rattling Republican Thomas Massie’s Primary Race
Most Republicans are on board with Trump’s aggression. Not Thomas Massie.
Character.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicides
Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia.
Tracee Ellis Ross Inks Impressive Development Deal With Fox Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross just expanded her professional portfolio with a multiyear first-look deal for scripted projects and an overall unscripted deal at Fox Entertainment Studios.
'This is one of the big moments in college football': Demond Williams Jr.'s case will test if contracts can be enforced
Williams entered the transfer portal days after signing a contract to return to Washington.
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says
De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters.
Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some
In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.
College Football Playoff betting line movement, including Indiana vs. Oregon
SportsLine college football expert Gene Menez tracks the point spread moves for the Fiesta and Peach Bowls
Racing Louisville signs Taylor White
Racing Louisville reinforces the front line with forward Taylor White.
WhatsApp Enhances Group Chats With Three New Features
WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within conversations involving many participants. The Meta-owned messaging app is rolling out Member Tags, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders, all of which are designed to give group chats more flexibility and organization.
NFL coach, GM interview tracker: Interview requests, updates, rumors
The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searches.
Super Bowl 2026 survivor: Which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy based on five title trends?
Which team will win the most wide-open Super Bowl race ever?
Who is David Pepper? Acton picks ex-Ohio Dems leader as running mate
Democrat Dr. Amy Acton picked longtime Cincinnati politico and former state party chairman David Pepper as her running mate in the race for governor.
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.
Art and entertainment in 2025
In 2025, the pages of Compass tracked the steady hum of creativity across the Northwest Corner. Here’s a look at some of the highlights that shaped the year.ARTThe Hotchkiss School marked 50 years of co-education with The Art of Joy Brown, a sweeping retrospective honoring the internationally celebr...
Spotify now lets you share what you're streaming in real time with friends
You can tap a friend’s listening activity to play the track, save it, open the menu, or react with an emoji.
Is cracking your knuckles really bad for them?
It doesn't actually cause arthritis.