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Welcome to an election year. What to expect from 2026 Arizona politics
Arizona is gearing up for a major midterm season with the governor's and attorney general's offices on the line. Gaggle guests look ahead to 2026.
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.
From George Foreman to Sister Jean: Notable sports deaths of 2025
The sports world lost legends, champions and rising talents across several disciplines in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On Leak Reveals A Massive New Camera Island Design
New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on leak reveals a problematic camera island redesign. Check out Galaxy S26 Ultra OnLeaks dummy unit photos here.
The man taking over the Large Hadron Collider – only to switch it off
Next head of Cern backs massive replacement for world’s largest machine to investigate mysteries of the universe
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start
A high-fat diet does more than overload the liver with fat. New research from MIT shows that prolonged exposure to fatty foods can push liver cells into a survival mode that quietly raises the risk of cancer. Faced with ongoing metabolic stress, these cells abandon their normal roles and revert to a more primitive state that helps them endure harsh conditions. Over time, that shift leaves the liver less functional and far more vulnerable to tumor formation, helping explain why fatty liver disease so often precedes liver cancer.
What if AI becomes conscious and we never know
A philosopher at the University of Cambridge says there’s no reliable way to know whether AI is conscious—and that may remain true for the foreseeable future. According to Dr. Tom McClelland, consciousness alone isn’t the ethical tipping point anyway; sentience, the capacity to feel good or bad, is what truly matters. He argues that claims of conscious AI are often more marketing than science, and that believing in machine minds too easily could cause real harm. The safest stance for now, he says, is honest uncertainty.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support.
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.
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.
5 things to know for Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, Health care policy, SNAP restrictions, Stock market, MetroCard retired
CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.
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.
Duke Health limits hospital visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases locally and nationally
The Duke University Health System stated that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers will temporarily limit patient visitations, effective Tuesday, Jan. 6. The release added that the restrictions will be reviewed if and when respiratory illness cases decline.
Duke Health to limit visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases, joins other hospital systems
NFL hot seat rankings: Which coaches are in most trouble ahead of Week 18?
As the NFL regular season winds down, hot-seat season for coaches will soon follow. Who is in the toughest spot ahead of Week 18?
Tesla just made an 'unusual' move — and it could mean a rough end to the year
Tesla released a consensus of analyst predictions for its latest quarterly sales, the first time it has publicly given Wall Street such a heads-up.
Great Green Wall 2.0: China is geoengineering deserts with blue-green algae
Scientists aim to reclaim thousands of hectares of desert using cyanobacteria that can stabilise sand and create foundation for plant growth.
Lack of snow hinders growing, retaining winter-sports athletes
Wisconsin is among the regions in the world where there has been a significant decrease in natural snow. That can hinder winter-sports enthusiasts.
Wisconsin awarded $200M for rural health care, part of Trump megabill
Wisconsin plans to use the first-year award of $200 million to kickstart its plans to bolster its rural health workforce and invest in new tech.
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.
These are the Memphis, Shelby County political stories to watch in 2026
Memphis and Shelby County voters will have several races to decide on in 2026. Here are the political storylines to watch in the months ahead.
Analysis: The 5 most undersold political stories of 2025
The year in politics has been a lot. We can say that about a lot of years in recent history, but that’s especially the case with 2025.
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.
College Football Playoff schedule: Quarterfinal matchups and results
Breaking down the schedule for the 12-team College Football Playoff
Radio Iowa's top sports stories of 2025
Two major coaching changes highlighted 2025. After 10 years and seven bowl trips at Iowa State, Matt Campbell resigned to become the new head coach at Penn State. He left as ISU’s all-time leader in wins. “One of the hardest moments of my life was to walk in and leave so many of our great […]
Stop the presses!
What’s next has always propelled Atlanta. So it’s fitting The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is among the first papers to stop printing to make way for what's next in news.
At 13, Entrepreneur Jack Daly Caddied To Learn Business Secrets
Jack Daly first learned about business on the golf course when he was a teenager—by making the most of his opportunities as a caddy.
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.
The Envelope's editor picks his top films and TV shows of 2025
As the year comes to an end, Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan runs down his top movies and TV shows of 2025.
Derby Lane owner wants to turn the dog track into an entertainment hub
An investment firm bought the 130-acre site earlier this year. Now it’s soliciting proposals from developers.
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
From aisles to ballots: How Mass. grocery prices explain what’s at stake in the 2026 midterms
With the 2026 midterms looming, Bay State Democrats are vowing to keep the pressure on Republican President Donald Trump's White House.
Commentary: Democrats are on a roll. So why not fight one another?
A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans. The reversal comes amid bright prospects for November's midterm vote.
Overflowing bins at Christmas a 'health hazard'
A council has been criticised after it blamed the residents for overfilling public bins at Christmas.
I cover side hustles and started my own in 2025. Here's the best business advice I heard all year.
Among the flood of advice I've received, read, and reported on in 2025, here's what stuck with me the most.
Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply
Many retailers are extending their typical returns period for products bought during the holiday season. Here are the major policies.
The 10 wildest stock, crypto, and commodity market moments of 2025
Come for the Liberation Day stock-market crash. Stay for Nvidia's ascent to a $5 trillion valuation.
Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
More than 500 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.
US retailers like Nordstrom Rack and Barnes & Noble are expanding in 2026 as store openings outpace closures so far.
US government employee shares photo of shocking scene at workplace: 'Unfortunately, I don't think this is a unique story'
E-waste like this is a major problem for the Earth.
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.
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Va. sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements
FQHCs are a go-to health care source for people insured through Medicaid, and FQHCs are reimbursed through the state-federal joint program for certain expenditures.
Our best sports photographs of 2025 from the Courier & Press
Check out our favorite sports photos from our photographer MaCabe Brown at the Courier & Press.
As US companies fight tariffs, Topeka businesses tell their experience
Topeka businesses share how U.S. tariffs have affected them over the past year.
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.
How Trump’s tariffs hit Americans: Rising costs and global backlash
From bourbon-less cocktails to Brazilian coffee, Trump's tariffs stirred tensions among U.S. friends, foes. Is relief coming via $2,000 rebate checks?
Scene Calendar: Flying Pig Parade, Camellia Show, 'French Moderns'
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Find the fun: Your guide to entertainment season in Naples, Fort Myers
Entertainment season is heating up in Southwest Florida. And some of the area’s biggest events happen between now and April.
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.
A Carriage House Reimagined for Work and Play
The designers John and Christine Gachot bought a retreat on Shelter Island, N.Y., and turned a carriage house on the property into a studio and recreation room.
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.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Opinion | The 2025 Politics Yearbook: Most Likely to Be Extreme and Chaotic
How much more chaotic could a second Trump term be? 2025 did not disappoint.
Downtime from politics matters, too
A life wholly consumed with angst about government is a waste. We all need quiet deck time, too, writes R. Bruce Anderson.
Downtime from politics matters, too
A life wholly consumed with angst about government is a waste. We all need quiet deck time, too, writes R. Bruce Anderson.
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.
Top TV trends to expect from CES 2026: RGB TVs galore, plus a shift in average TV sizes
OLED has been the pinnacle of TV tech for years. That's finally changing.
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...
Florida bill targets vaccination discrimination by health care providers
The House measure would prevent physicians from refusing to treat patients because of vaccination status and add disclosure requirements for when children get vaccinated.
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.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
Did you know these 15 TV shows, movies were shot in Delaware?
Here's a look at Hollywood actors who've appeared in films and TV shows filmed or set across all three counties of Small Wonder.
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.
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…
NY Jets vs Bills predictions. See our expert picks for Week 18 game
The New York Jets play their final game of the regular season in Week 18 vs the Buffalo Bills. See our staff predictions for this AFC East showdown.
Skiers and snowboarders ready for the winter at Campgaw: See photos
Skiers, snowboarders, and tubers enjoy the winter weather at Campgaw Mountain Reservation in Mahwah on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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.
BBC Sport 2025 sports quiz: 12 months, 12 questions - how many can you get right?
How much have you paid attention to what has happened in the world of sport over the past 12 months?
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.
Our health care system is broken. This is a critical moment
Dallas doctor says the American health care system is deeply broken. We need a long, sustained effort at reform.
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.
The Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year
It was a great year for synthesizers and drum machines. Here are my picks for the best gear and software of 2025.
Jon Kyl, Former Arizona Senator, Says He Has Dementia
The Republican served for almost three decades in Congress. He said he was withdrawing from public life after the diagnosis.
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.
Seattle U wins 69-55 against Washington State
SEATTLE (AP) Brayden Maldonado's 15 points helped Seattle U defeat Washington State 69-55 on Tuesday.
Thieves steal up to $1K in liquor from Belltown business in third attack since August
Loyola Marymount beats Pacific 80-71
LOS ANGELES (AP) Myron Amey Jr. scored 20 points as Loyola Marymount beat Pacific 80-71 on Tuesday.
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...
Zack Polanski offering voters fantasy solutions, says head of Fabian Society
Joe Dromey, head of the Labour thinktank, urges his party to take on the ‘twin populisms’ of Reform UK and the Greens
Santa Clara defeats Portland 92-85
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Elijah Mahi scored 22 points as Santa Clara beat Portland 92-85 on Tuesday.
'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
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Butler at Creighton
The Butler Bulldogs travel to face the Creighton Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha.
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.
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?