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‘We have a mission in the US’: France star Ousmane Dembélé tells CNN Sports he’s targeting World Cup glory after huge 2025
Winners in 2018, runners-up in 2022 – will 2026 be France’s year to once again rule the roost on soccer’s biggest stage? Les Bleus star Ousmane Dembélé hopes so.
Health officials identify potential measles case exposure in Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department warned the public about a potential measles case exposure at a hotel and restaurant in Hamburg.
Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices
While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.
‘Completely bonkers.’ Trump’s Greenland mining dreams in Greenland collide with reality
Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has landed the island at the top of President Donald Trump’s empire-building wish list.
Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’
When the Supreme Court, led by Justice Neil Gorsuch, ruled in 2020 that federal law protected transgender workers from discrimination, the justices appeared to launch a new era of rights for a historically shunned group.
Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty
Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? 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.
The sludge in your shower drain? That could be scientists’ next big find : Short Wave
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world’s big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people’s homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? 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.
BoA Ends 25-Year Partnership With SM Entertainment
BoA Ends 25-Year Partnership With SM Entertainment K-pop Pioneer Bids Farewell as Agency Celebrates Legacy, Wishes Future Success
Analysis: Trump purges ‘lame duck’ claims with brute force, retribution and play for global domination
So much for that lame duck in the White House.
Two arrests in 3-day span at the same business
Two separate arrests were made at the same business within a three-day period at Mazzella Quarries in South Charleston.
Local sports bar stays busy even without Chiefs in NFL Playoffs
The NFL Playoffs are underway and for the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t competing.
Sunday Sports: Girl’s wrestling tournament and the last Highmark Stadium flyover
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure on Amtrak, BWI Airport shuttles
A person with an infectious case of measles passed through Maryland this past week, potentially exposing passengers on Amtrak trains and shuttle buses serving BWI Airport, the Maryland Department o…
Musician: I’m ‘getting more attention for canceling’ than playing at Kennedy Center
Selma expands access to specialty care with new Rural Health Medical Program Podiatry Center
Access to specialty health care is expanding in Selma following the grand opening of the new podiatry center operated by Rural Health Medical Program.
The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 closes with £1.8m raised for Prevent Cancer Foundation and a 70-player relay in Super Mario 64 Replay
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 has raised $2.44 million (£1.8m) for its latest cause, Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Wrestling coach accuses Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman of battery
Police report stems from confrontation at a high school wrestling tournament Jan. 3 in Mishawaka.
Crossroads students begin push to make pickleball a varsity sport
Their vision has birthed the L.A. High School Pickleball League, the first of its kind in California. It's the beginning of something that could be a sanctioned sport.
Several small Catonsville businesses targeted in overnight burglary spree
While police haven't confirmed which places were targeted, neighbors took to social media posting pictures of some damage left behind.
Hawaii secures nearly $190M in federal funding for rural health care
Gov. Josh Green said the funding will expand rural health care, EMS and workforce programs statewide
GOP Sen. Mullin defends Trump admin’s response to deadly ICE shooting
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials science.
Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran
President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent threats to strike the country should they use lethal force against the Iranian people.
Get tickets to Business Report's Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team
Leadership today demands resilience, creativity and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Business Report’s annual Elevate Your Leadership & Your Team event on February 11 brings those ideas into focus with two speakers who approach leadership from very different — and highly relevant — angles: Nina Sossamon-Pogue and Kyle Scheele. Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a tech executive, […]
Golden Globes 2026: The complete winners list
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, will be held on Sunday. Here is the full list of winners and nominees.
Tickets are now on sale for Business Report's Business Awards & Hall of Fame
One of the Capital Region’s most anticipated business celebrations returns this spring—and tickets are now available. Business Report and Junior Achievement will honor six standout leaders and companies at the Business Awards & Hall of Fame Gala on Tuesday, March 17, at the Crowne Plaza. Selected by a panel of independent community judges, this year’s […]
Kontigo: Y Combinator's Venezuelan Sanctions Evasion Startup
JPMorgan Served as On-Ramp For Users of Maduro Regime-Linked Crypto Company
Latest on the Trump administration as thousands take part in anti-ICE protests - updates
Follow for live news updates on President Donald Trump’s administration.
What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
Since early December the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned, all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since President Donald Trump began a pressure campaign against the leadership of the country during his first term.
From Snoop Dogg’s blunt to the Eagles locker room: Inside the wild world of the company changing sports memorabilia
Jason Arnold is walking through the detritus littering the Philadelphia Eagles post-game locker room, sidestepping assorted gloves, socks, athletic tape, empty Gatorade bottles, a discarded comb, an orange, a banana and even a toothbrush – used or unused is unclear.
Science & Medicine: The link between sleep apnea and persistent pain
New research from UT Health San Antonio finds a link between obstructive sleep apnea and persistent pain, suggesting that the intermittant lack of oxygen caused by apnea decreases a person's ability to recover from painful stimuli.
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case
How Trump’s capture of Maduro can be traced to Marco Rubio’s boyhood front porch
Miami’s exile politics forged Marco Rubio’s worldview. Now they’re shaping Trump’s foreign policy.
While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation
For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on Venezuelans as a target.
‘It could have killed me’: Minnesota shooting solidifies the anxieties of people who track ICE
In every city where President Donald Trump’s immigration agents have arrived in force, they’ve been trailed by people who seek to monitor or protest their activities, often in close quarters.
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
Wisconsin youth mental health report reviews findings from 2025
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health released its 2025 review, presenting its findings on the current state of youth mental health in Wisconsin.
Erigaisi, Nihal in the hunt for Tata Steel Blitz win; HIL resumes: Indian Sports LIVE, January 11
Follow all the updates from Indian sports on January 11, 2026
Med Center Health hosts annual Health & Wellness Expo
Med Center Health's annual Health & Wellness Expo featured dozens of vendors, free health screenings and debuted a new test kitchen demonstration focused on practical healthy cooking as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary.
Jeez, leave the governor's entertainment budget alone
I’m a Republican. I love it when the liberal media lash out at a Democrat (it happens so seldom). Such is the case of Daniel J. Chacón’s headline story (“Gov.’s
Burglary suspect detained by Rapid City business owner during early‑morning break‑in
A Rapid City man was arrested after a business owner detained him at gunpoint during a burglary on Peaceful Pines Drive.
Owners of Laurel business damaged in tornado hope to reopen soon
Owners of a Laurel business heavily damaged in Friday's tornado were assessing that damage and counting their lucky stars Saturday.
Fire burning at Bourne business, police say
Bourne police said there was a structure fire at ML Custom Woodworking, located at 150 State Road, where traffic is being diverted Saturday night,
Killington area businesses thrive despite missing FIS World Cup
Local ski shops report steady revenue as resort focuses on infrastructure upgrades.
Community helps business after water main break in Cherry Building
A business in the NewBo neighborhood in Cedar Rapids is working to return to normal after a water main break in the Cherry Building.
Oregon health officials confirm first measles cases of 2026
Both cases are in Linn County. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash.
Small crowd confronts federal agents in St. Cloud, Minnesota
A crowd surrounded and shouted at federal agents to leave after they followed a woman into a shopping center parking lot in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Dittrich Furs announces closure after 132 years in business in Detroit
After more than a century serving Detroit, Dittrich Furs announced it is closing this spring as the family has made the decision to retire.
Health officials warn of measles cases linked to Linn County
Health officials are investigating two confirmed cases of measles, and are warning the public of potential exposure to the virus.
Economic uncertainty leaves Anchorage’s small-business community unsure about sales tax proposal
The Anchorage Assembly will consider Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s sales tax measure following a continued public hearing on Tuesday.
Phoebe Putney Health System to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Phoebe Putney Health System to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things gets a subtitle and a PC release date, but console players will have to wait a little longer
Surprise! We finally have a release date and a subtitle - "Broken Things" - for Poppy Playtime 5: 18th February, 2026. …
The Sims wants you to know its values "are unchanged" despite EA sale
EA has stressed to its community that "the values of The Sims are unchanged" as we head into 2026.
Trump’s foreign policy sounds rather king-like
Two months ago, President Donald Trump and his allies ridiculed Trump’s opponents for their massive “No Kings” rallies. They cast it as melodramatic to compare Trump’s actions and aims to a king.
Students gather at Linn-Mar High School for business leadership conference
The students will be competing in presentations about specific subjects.
Winter health fair offers free flu shots and resources
A winter health fair will offer free flu shots and connect residents with local agencies Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Inside Iowa Politics: Who pays more toward Social Security
U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls wanted wealthier Americans to pay more toward Social Security.
High school basketball: Friday's boys' and girls' scores
CIF City and Southern Section basketball scores for boys' and girls' games across the Southland on Friday, Jan. 9.
Missing woman last seen at AnMed Health Campus, police say
Her case number is 26-00381.
Lee County health officials warn of intestinal bacteria in the water at Lynn Hall Memorial Beach
Water-quality testing in Southwest Florida occasionally reports high concentrations of enterococcus bacteria, which are found inside the intestinal tracts of humans and animals, similar to the spike in the bacteria discovered off Fort Myers Beach this week.
Mines students create new drone technology to improve live entertainment coverage
From high technology drone systems transforming live entertainment and AI software streamlining medical claims to renewable diesel innovations and smart sensors delivering real time concrete mix analysis.
‘It could have been any of us:’ ICE observer speaks to CNN’s Victor Blackwell following the death of Renee Nicole Good.
‘We cannot continue to lose our women’: A community mourns as a midwife’s death highlights a crisis in Black maternal health
Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina, chose her career because of her concern about Black women’s health. Less than a week after giving birth, she died.
US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says
President Donald Trump continued his threats towards Greenland on Friday, as he insisted that if the United States did not act Russia or China would occupy it in the future.
Trump’s iron grip on congressional Republicans is weakening
President Donald Trump this week lashed out at congressional Republicans like he rarely has before.
Letters to Sports: Time for Mick Cronin to fix UCLA's problems
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the state of UCLA basketball, USC football, the Lakers, Angels and Dodgers.
Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know
A 42-minute video from a conservative content creator in Minnesota has provided the Trump administration with yet another opportunity to argue that federal safety net programs are plagued by widespread fraud.
Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership
The Washington National Opera on Friday announced it is parting ways with the Kennedy Center after more than a decade with the arts institution.
Health Department releases new dietary guidelines with inverted food pyramid
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services released an updated version of dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid.
Here’s how Elon Musk’s new AI data center connects to business growth on the Coast
Elon Musk’s $20 billion investment into a new AI data center in Southaven is no slouch. What factors helped this happen?
16 Sports Xtra: Michiana high school basketball scores for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Here's a look at scores and highlights from boys and girls basketball games across Michiana.
‘I love science': NASA administrator explains decision to close Goddard library
NASA’s newly confirmed administrator visited Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland and defended the decision to close the facility’s library – NASA’s largest. Jared Isaacman emphasized Goddard’s importance Friday. “We’ve got Roman Space Telescope here, Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, so if I like Hubble, you’ve got to love Roman,” he said. “I mean, you know, 100 times the field of…
Dr. Oz touts federal crackdown on healthcare fraud by 'foreign influences' in L.A.
Trump officials announced a sprawling probe into benefits fraud across California on Friday, citing what they called a massive, coordinated effort to fleece government healthcare programs.
Numerous fire departments respond as Lufkin diesel business explodes in flames
As of 8 p.m., the fire was under control, but departments are staying on scene to watch for rekindles and hotspots.
Trump calls for cap on credit card interest rates in latest appeal to affordability concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%, saying the American public is being “ripped off” in a Truth Social post.
‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
New business looks to fill food desert in La Crosse
A new business has opened its doors and is providing a neighborhood fresh food that they didn't have access to before.
‘We are dealing with criminals": Former imprisoned oil executive on difficulty of doing business in Venezuela
FBI picks career agent to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director
FBI Director Kash Patel has named Christopher Raia, a seasoned career agent, to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director, according to people briefed on the matter.
Local business in Neenah donates millions of medical masks
Eight semi-trucks filled with medical masks from 5K Fibres will head to Minnesota as a way to repurpose them and keep it from going into a landfill.
Fear of Trump’s wrath ripples through House GOP
President Donald Trump faced Republican defections on a series of split votes this week, but his willingness to call out members of his own party convinced some wavering lawmakers to stay in line.
Volunteer to be a high school science fair judge in West Linn-Wilsonville
The annual CREST Jane Goodall Science Symposium will be Wednesday, March 11 at Wilsonville High School Each school year West Linn and Wilsonville students engage with complex scientific, technological and […]
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.
New Novant Health Court unveiled at USCB, sports partnership announced
The University of South Carolina Beaufort athletics department is excited to announce a new partnership with Novant Health, marking a generous multi-year agreement designed to elevate USCB Athletics to new levels.
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.
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
The Virginian man accused of planting two bombs in Washington, DC, five years ago pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of transporting and attempting to use explosives.
Legendary announcer Al Michaels will be back to call NFL games on Prime Video in 2026
Al Michaels has been making play-by-play calls for prime time NFL games for 40 years.
Markey, Mass. health officials sound the alarm about CDC's new vaccine guidance
Health officials are sounding the alarm after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The federal government is recommending that kids get fewer shots – a total of 11, down from the previously recommended 18. State leaders are also weighing in on on what parents need to know when it comes…
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “History That Doesn’t Suck”
As our nation prepares to turn 250 this year, there's a unique show dedicated to portraying the birth of our country.
Amazon Has Big Hopes for Wearable AI — Starting With This $50 Gadget
Several months after Amazon.com Inc. bought artificial intelligence hardware startup Bee, the company said it’s working to make its $50 always-listening wearable more proactive, and indicated a larger revamp is in store.
