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If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave
Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? 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.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 22 #455
Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.
Utahns mark winter solstice with reflection, ritual and science
Some mark the winter solstice as the shortest day of the year, but for others — especially those who love a little magic — those longer days mean a chance to reflect.
VGK@EDM: Hart with a great save against Connor McDavid
Ottumwa schools expand brain health program to junior high
Ottumwa High School's Brain Health Room program, designed to help students manage emotions, has expanded to the junior high school, offering a safe space for students to reset.
NFL Week 16 grades: Bills earn 'C' for ugly win over Browns
Here are the grades for every team that has played in Week 16.
NY Giants vs. Vikings postgame analysis, player statistics, position grades
Grading the New York Giants players in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
Rival Roundup, Vol. 75: South Side Surprise
Christmas is a-comin’, and the goose is getting fat. So, too, are the wallets of those lucky few who signed contracts with Central division teams this week. And as an early Christmas present to me, we actually got ourselves some headlines this weekend!
'Reshaped the direction of the city': The history behind San Francisco's MUNI
December 28 marks 113 years since the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) began operating.
Trump Loyalist Elise Stefanik Won't Seek Re-Election, Is Quitting Politics
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Trump, says she is bowing out of politics.
How this 30-year-old turned her junk journaling hobby into a business after being laid off from her dream job
Nandi Owolo started junk journaling in June 2024. A year and a half later, she's turning the crafting hobby into her full-time business.
Indie Game Awards disqualifies Game of the Year winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for using AI
The Indie Game Awards has withdrawn two awards previously given to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, not because of the deba…
Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, Dec. 20
High school basketball, hockey and wrestling teams were in action.
Sunday Dawg Chow (12/21): Time to corral the Bills!
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow.
The US healthcare system hurts poor Americans. It’s about to get worse
As Congress cuts healthcare access to pay for tax cuts and poor Americans die earlier, billionaires invest in anti-ageing
Homicide investigation underway after End Zone Sports Lounge shooting left one dead, one injured in Beaumont
Streeting says NHS ‘coping’ during resident doctors’ strike but faces difficult recovery over Christmas
Five-day industrial action is due to end tomorrow, and health secretary says talks will resume in new year
Where to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Titans today, time, TV channel
It's the Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 16. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Exclusive | ‘No need to explain’: leading mRNA vaccine expert Hu Haitao leaves US for China
China is catching up fast in mRNA-related fundamental research and technological development, Hu says.
Coupang faces possible business suspension after massive data breach
The government is signaling that it may suspend Coupang’s operations following a massive customer data breach affecting 33.7 million users of the U...
Bowen Yang tearfully bids farewell to ‘Saturday Night Live’ with the help of Cher and Ariana Grande
Bowen Yang got teary-eyed during the final sketch on Saturday’s episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which was his last.
Christmas tree lot sells trees from Colorado, keeping business local and helping thin wildfire fuels
Golden Knights put up ‘burn the tape’ game against Flames
The trip to Edmonton will be one of soul searching for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Adam Schefter Issues Brutal Report Regarding Steelers’ T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t seem to avoid bad news when it comes to linebacker T.J. Watt. Watt, who underwent successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung that was suffered during a dry needling treatment session at the facility two weeks ago, was ruled out earlier this week for Sunday’s matchup with the Detroit Lions […]
'I've lived it': Valeria Alarcón pushes for state funding for rural, tribal health councils
"As a woman of color, cancer survivor in this field of work, it feels like all of my life experiences are ... to inform the work that I do —
Trump administration plans to break up National Center for Atmospheric Research
Scientific organizations say the move is "dangerous" and would "hurt the economic health of the nation."
Holiday shopping lifts small business sales slump
Christmas shoppers are filling the streets of NuLu as stores stock up with gifts and goods for the holiday, providing relief to small businesses after a sluggish start to the retail season.
Small business tax prep: These tools can save you time and money
Filing taxes can be a project for business owners. Here are some products that help you start prepping for the 2026 tax season.
Prisco's Week 16 NFL picks: Patriots vs. Ravens prediction and best bets
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 16 picks, including New England losing its second straight game.
Indie Game Awards disqualify Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after generative AI controversy
According to a statement issued by the Indie Game Awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been stripped of both awards it won. This decision came after producer François Meurisse confirmed the use of generative AI in the game’s development.
Judge orders Dept. of Education to reverse ‘unlawful discontinuation’ of youth mental health grants
Judge Evanson ruled that the Department of Education acted unlawfully when it abruptly terminated the mental health grants, which were originally intended to fund additional mental health professionals in schools.
Gov. Pillen appoints new director of Nebraska DHHS Division of Public Health
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a director in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Epstein files raise questions about evidence and possible accomplices
Authorities have identified 1,200 alleged victims who were trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, or by relatives of those victims.
Rams reportedly fire special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn after Thursday night implosion vs. Seahawks
Special teams have been a weak link for L.A> in critical moments this season, and now, ahead of a potential playoff run, head coach Sean McVay is reportedly making a change in that phase of the game.
Toilet rats? Washington health officials warn of possible rodents in sewer systems after floods
The rodent advisory comes after Washington was hit with devastating floods this month.
Clair Obscur Is Having Its Indie Game Game Of The Year Award Stripped Away Due To AI Use
The Indie Game Awards presented the award last night, only to strip it hours later.
Saturday’s Powerball drawing could bring someone a $1.5 billion holiday windfall
Someone could become $1.5 billion richer after this evening — if they pick the winning numbers in the latest Powerball jackpot.
Dave Chappelle reacts to white Charlie Kirk fans calling him 'this generation's Martin Luther King' in new special
Dave Chappelle reacts to white Charlie Kirk fans calling the assassinated conservative media personality 'this generation's Martin Luther King' in his new Netflix special, 'The Unstoppable.'
Eagles vs. Commanders prediction, odds, spread, time: Week 16 NFL Saturday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington vs. Philadelphia best bets for Saturday's NFL matchup
WCNY's David Lombardo recaps 2025 New York politics
With the calendar year wrapping up and Governor Kathy Hochul filtering through hundreds of bills, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest issues that New York State politics faced this year.
Merry boycotting: US shoppers avoid Trump-aligned businesses amid holiday season
People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agenda
Health issues delay investigation into Portland-area lawmaker’s conduct
Top lawmakers have not publicly addressed the lawmaker's condition or its impact on his legislative work.
View Photos of the 2002 Sports Sedan Comparison Test
See the exterior and interior of the 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro, BMW 330i, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar X-Type 3.0, Lexus LS300, Lincoln LS, and Saab 9-3 Viggen.
Activist Ananym Capital urges LKQ to sell its European auto parts business
Divesting its European business means LKQ will be able to focus all its attention on its higher margin North American operations.
In Cambridge and beyond, scientific community is shaken by MIT professor killing
News of Nuno Loureiro's shocking death has rippled through the ranks of academia, where colleagues say he made strides to advance the field of plasma physics.
ESPN says athletics at this Salem school lead the nation. Here's why
A Salem-Keizer high school for the second straight year has been recognized by ESPN for its work with Unified Sports.
Port: On politics, both good and bad
As this year ends, and a new election year is set to begin, some thoughts on what good politics look like.
The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics
Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics for 2025.
Kate Stenson uses talents as violinist, vocalist to create a business
Kate Stenson is utilizing her musical talents to create a performance business.
A guide on candidates running for the Michigan Senate's 35th District
A special election to fill the vacancy in the Michigan Senate's competitive 35th District could sway the power dynamic in Lansing.
Nebraska football adds two more coaches to staff
Nebraska added two more coaches to the staff. Lonnie Teasley is now the running game coordinator and Roy Manning is the defensive edge rushers coach.
Science with Stevie: Winter Solstice
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains what the winter solstice is and how it impacts various areas on planet earth in this Science with Stevie segment!
Alabama crashes Oklahoma's playoff party with historic CFP comeback win
Oklahoma donned 'Hard to Kill' hoodies, but it was the Crimson Tide who lived the mantra in a first-round College Football Playoff win
BBC South political editor Peter Henley bows out
BBC South's Peter Henley has interviewed eight prime ministers and covered six general elections.
How a gardener spends the night before Christmas
You've heard of "The Night Before Christmas," but have you heard of, "A Gardener's Night Before Christmas"?
From Avatar to Amadeus: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
James Cameron’s Smurftacular franchise is back for an action-packed third outing, and musical geniuses butt heads in the new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s play
The guardians of the meteorites of the Argentine Chaco
About 4,000 years ago, an intense shower of these objects fell in the north of the country, turning it into a reserve of great astronomical and spiritual value for the Indigenous Moqoit people
5 takeaways from the Justice Department’s Epstein files release
The Justice Department released thousands of files related to sex offender and accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in a much-anticipated document dump Friday.
College basketball picks: Predictions, odds for key top 25 games Saturday
Expert picks, predictions for CBS Sports Classic, more marquee top 25 college basketball games
The New York Times
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to make a seismic shift. He is expected to announce that American children should be immunized according to a different schedule with fewer vaccines,...
Elise Stefanik, loyal Trump ally, ends New York governor bid and will leave politics
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader and loyal ally of President Donald Trump, said on Friday she was bowing out of politics, including her recently announced bid for governor of New York, to spend more time with family.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 20 #453
Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day.
“Tis the season” of viruses: health officials urge caution before holiday gatherings
Winter viruses have become a seasonal greeting that both health care professionals and schools have come to dread.
Is winter warmer in Sacramento than it was 50 years ago? What the science says
Climate change has warmed Sacramento’s winters, shrinking Sierra snowpack and threatening water supplies statewide.
Medical giant Mayo closes 6 rural health clinics in Minnesota there could be more to come
Mayo Clinic Health Systems just closed a half dozen clinics in rural towns and small cities in southeastern Minnesota, and it is consolidating some others, as the giant medical care provider struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas.
Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection to House
Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the primary against Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race.
Gemini isn’t replacing Google Assistant on Android just yet
Google Assistant isn’t going anywhere just yet.
Bitter fight over health care hits Democratic Senate primaries
One senator said Democrats' "next step is to stop tinkering with a broken system."
Lawmakers concerned about VA rollout of electronic health record system in Michigan
The system has been blamed for patient safety risks, productivity loss, usability challenges, delays in care and issues with medication management.
East Lyme business owner sentenced to probation for tax fraud
An East Lyme woman who operated a cleaning business was sentenced to three years of probation for tax fraud after underreporting her income by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
18 Austin-area businesses to help you finish holiday shopping this year
From candy for stockings to books and stylish apparel, here are the places KUT staffers recommend when looking for a unique gift with love from Austin.
Roundup: Congress skips town without ACA vote, Trump reclassifies cannabis : The NPR Politics Podcast
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a schedule 3 drug, a revealing news story about the inner workings of the White House, and Congress’s decision to leave town without voting to extend expiring healthcare subsidies.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.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.
Best Packers vs Bears Same Game Parlay for Week 16
Although the Green Bay beat Chicago in a back-and-forth game at Lambeau Field two weeks ago, Rohit Ponnaiya is expecting a different result this time around.
Like the Iraq War, but Worse
The administration’s justifications for attacking Venezuela feel familiar, but nakedly imperialistic.
Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance awards 25 small business grants
The grants were awarded in three categories — startup, micro, and small business — and can be used for expenses such as equipment, inventory, software and hardware, marketing, furniture, consulting services, and licensing or certification fees.
Bowen Yang is to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after eight seasons
'SNL' favorite Bowen Yang is expected to leave the NBC sketch comedy show after seven seasons as a cast member.
Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding
You may come face-to-face with an unexpected problem in your home after the recent heavy rain and flooding.
Best Missouri sports betting apps: Top MO sportsbook apps to earn $3,000 in bonus offers, promos
Missouri betting apps are now accepting real-money bets, and this page will guide you through the best sports betting apps currently available in Missouri.
It’s Just Politics Top 10: Michigan’s biggest political stories of 2025
A list of the top ten political stories in Michigan in 2025: Whitmer and Trump 2.0, a controversial tax on marijuana, and growing fights over data centers across the state.
'The Vampire Lestat' boss reveals Louis' 'heartbreaking' expanded role (exclusive)
'The Vampire Lestat' showrunner reveals what fans can expect from Louis' 'heartbreaking' expanded role in season 3, as well as the introduction of Lestat's mother. Plus, check out EW's exclusive first look at bloody Louis and more.
College basketball power rankings: Duke, Arizona move up
The undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores made a big jump in this week's Power Rankings.
The Game Awards 2025 breaks records again with 171 million live views
This year's Game Awards has once again proven its dominance in the gaming calendar, setting a new vi
Why Using Your Home Address for Your Business Can Be a Costly Mistake
One early decision many founders overlook can quietly affect their privacy, credibility and ability to scale.
Mikado to Reopen After Health Violations
Mikado Asian Bistro in Vineyard Haven will reopen Friday at 5 p.m. after being shut down by the Tisbury board of health Monday for failing a health inspection. Drew Belsky, health agent for Tisbury,
Another big Oregon clinic surprises patients by dropping women’s care services
Patients say the closure disrupts pregnancy care and limits local access to women’s health services in the Corvallis area.
NFL Week 16, College Football Playoff get underway for definitive sports weekend
It's a huge football weekend and the NFL already delivered big news with Seahawks vs. Rams
My kids are 37, 32, and 4 years old. Being an older mom is different.
Charisse Ellison has sons, aged 37 and 33, and a daughter, 4. She delivered the girl at 51 and compares her experiences as a younger and older mom.