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These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world
If plans by the UK’s science funding body go ahead, we won’t be able to benefit from Britain’s membership of Cern and other large international projects, says Jon Butterworth, professor of physics at University College London
He's dreaming. She's crying. Siblings fight for women's Nordic combined to be in Olympics
Sibling Annika and Niklas Malacinski represent Team USA in Nordic combined, an original Olympic sport. One is at Milan Games. The other isn't.
Try indoor golf, no-bake desserts at these new NJ businesses
Doughzerts offers edible cookie dough in Pequannock. Morristown Indoor Golf has membership options. Riverside Oral Surgery is in West Orange.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Feb. 16 #511
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.
A Proud Sponsor of ASAP’s 2026 Business of Farming Conference | Ward and Smith, P.A.
At Ward and Smith, we believe in backing the people behind local food. Supporting farmers means supporting the businesses, families, and communities that sustai
Who saw Anthony Kim's breakthrough win coming? Greg Norman
Anthony Kim won LIV Golf's Adelaide event, and the person who helped bring him back - Greg Norman - spoke of the victory with pride.
Samsung says Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrade ‘deserves a medal’
Galaxy S26 Ultra is unveiling next week, and Samsung calls this upgrade “deserves a medal.” The company is also encouraging its fans in the US to reserve the next Galaxy to score a free $30 Credit and up to $900 savings. In a recent X post, Samsung called Galaxy S26 Ultra an upgrade that “deserves […]
Health regulators to review safety of processed ingredients, RFK Jr. says
The Food and Drug Administration will consider a petition to revoke The safety status of dozens of processed refined carbohydrates unless food companies can prove they are safe.
‘Adolescence’ and ‘Train Dreams’ are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards
The show, which serves as a fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, was held at the Hollywood Palladium for the first time since 1994.
Read James Talarico's Democratic platforms for Texas U.S. Senator
Read James Talarico's Democratic candidate questionnaire for the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Universe may end in a “big crunch,” new dark energy data suggests
New data from major dark-energy observatories suggest the universe may not expand forever after all. A Cornell physicist calculates that the cosmos is heading toward a dramatic reversal: after reaching its maximum size in about 11 billion years, it could begin collapsing, ultimately ending in a “big crunch” roughly 20 billion years from now.
Scientists confirm one-dimensional electron behavior in phosphorus chains
For the first time, researchers have shown that self-assembled phosphorus chains can host genuinely one-dimensional electron behavior. Using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, they separated the signals from chains aligned in different directions to reveal their true nature. The findings suggest that squeezing the chains closer together could trigger a dramatic shift from semiconductor to metal. That means simply adjusting density could unlock entirely new electronic states.
Ancient fingerprint found on 2,400-year-old Danish war boat
More than a century after its discovery, Scandinavia’s oldest plank boat is finally giving up new secrets. By analyzing ancient caulking and cords from the Hjortspring boat, researchers uncovered traces of pine pitch and animal fat — materials that likely came from pine-rich regions east of Denmark along the Baltic Sea. This suggests the vessel, used by a band of Iron Age warriors who attacked the island of Als over 2,000 years ago, may have sailed across open waters on a long, carefully planned mission.
Scientists discover the enzyme that lets cancer rapidly rewire its DNA
Researchers have uncovered the enzyme behind chromothripsis, a chaotic chromosome-shattering event seen in about one in four cancers. The enzyme, N4BP2, breaks apart DNA trapped in tiny cellular structures, unleashing a burst of genetic changes that can help tumors rapidly adapt and resist therapy. Blocking the enzyme dramatically reduced this genomic destruction in cancer cells.
Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell plans Florida Congressional run
Luther Campbell, the rap music icon, free-speech advocate and civic activist, launched a primary challenge Sunday against U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
Mayor Mamdani launches $1M Coney Island Business Improvement District
The city says a new BID will boost sanitation, marketing and economic activity before summer 2026.
RPGs Coming This Week, 2/15/26: Colorful Deliveries, Updates, and Curses
This may be one of the most colorful lineups for RPGs Coming This Week in a long time, even if you aren't comparing to last week's spreading darkness. I
Man aims to cross the Atlantic using 3-foot boat smaller than an airline seat in adventure of a lifetime
This man wants to cross the Atlantic from Canada to Ireland in one of the smallest boats the world has ever seen - it's a far cry from luxury superyachts
Health group calls on RFK Jr. to resign after cocaine admission
The Health and Human Services secretary said he snorted “cocaine off toilet seats.”
U.S. figure skating will not appeal Chock and Bates ice dance results
The Olympics ice dance scoring controversy has gripped figure skating since Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan bates lost gold to France duo.
What tip Heart Health Month often leaves out and how food can help
Support your heart health with realistic, food-first habits during Heart Health Month. A cardiologist explains why daily diet choices matter in 2026.
'Be practical.' Obama says Democrats need to change approach on homelessness
Obama discussed internal frictions between moderate and progressive Democrats on the issue of homelessness in an interview.
Even amid rising economic uncertainty, now is not the time to hug your job
In a rapidly changing job market, it’s not necessarily good for workers to cling to their current employment
Bust of Martin Luther King Jr., on Display at U.S. Capitol Bears Witness to Politics, Presidential History, and Changing America
Forty years ago, a bronze bust of Martin Luther King Jr., by Boston John Wilson, was installed in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Green Bay area high school sports results for Saturday, Feb. 14
High school basketball, wrestling and swimming teams were in action.
Snakes keep evolving into cannibals — here's what scientists think is going on
A review of over 500 reports of cannibalistic behavior in snakes finds it's appeared multiple times in different evolutionary lineages, leading researchers to hypothesize it's beneficial for snakes under certain circumstances.
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/6/26–2/12/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Political observers say it's hard for Dooley to claim he's an outsider, yet his connections will help his bid for Georgia's Senate seat.
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
Scientists find nerves actively fuel pancreatic cancer
Scientists have uncovered a hidden partnership between pancreatic cancer and the nervous system. Support cells in the pancreas lure nerve fibers, which then release signals that accelerate early cancer growth. This creates a self-sustaining loop that helps tumors take hold. Blocking the nerve activity significantly reduced tumor growth in experiments, suggesting a new treatment strategy.
Tracking global water circulation using atomic fingerprints
Scientists have developed a powerful new way to trace the journey of water across the planet by reading tiny atomic clues hidden inside it. Slightly heavier versions of hydrogen and oxygen, called isotopes, shift in predictable ways as water evaporates and moves through the atmosphere. By combining eight advanced climate models into a single ensemble, researchers created the most accurate large-scale simulation yet of how water circulates worldwide.
Windows 11 KB5077181 Security Update Causing Some Devices to Restart in an Infinite Loop
Microsoft's February 10, 2026, security update KB5077181 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 (build 26200.7840) and 25H2 (build 26100.7840) has triggered widespread reports of critical boot failures just days after deployment.
Why MAGA brands have been a flop
Conservatives are better at trashing businesses than building them
Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health
A simple shift in your evening routine may give your heart a measurable boost. In a new study, adults who stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bed and extended their overnight fast by about two hours saw improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood-sugar control — without cutting calories.
Death of NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt at Daytona remembered 25 years later
Nearly 25 years ago this weekend, seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt was killed in a crash at the Daytona 500.
Olympians, scientists marvel at the wonder of snow. Here's why.
As snow powers the winter Olympic games, you probably underestimate the simple snowflake. For starters, snow isn't technically white.
Watching Tennessee history be made from the state Capitol press box
History is still being made in the Tennessee Capitol each year. Here's a first draft.
Look back and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday's Grand Mardi Gras parade went off without a hitch despite construction on the traditional parade route that diverted traffic. See the photos
What's that being built along I-55 in Ridgeland? It could help business
Holmes Community College's $20 million Allied Health Facility in Ridgeland will expand health care training and offer a new community event space.
Trump, Netanyahu agreed U.S. should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
China accounts for more than 80% of Iran's oil exports. Any reduction in that trade would mean lower oil revenue for Iran.
Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a speech Saturday seeking to unify the Western alliance.
LG Has Some Great TV Deals for Presidents Day
Save big on OLED and QNED TVs this weekend.
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost creativity. By playing subtle sound cues during REM sleep, researchers prompted people to dream about unsolved brain teasers they had struggled with earlier. An astonishing 75% of participants dreamed about the cued puzzles, and those puzzles were solved far more often the next day.
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming while awake. By imaging glowing brain cells in mice, researchers watched this process unfold in real time.
Health care group wants RFK Jr. to 'resign' after cocaine confession
Protect Our Care, a health care advocacy group, called for RFK Jr. to "resign" after he admitted to snorting "cocaine off toilet seats" in his past.
How Ilia Malinin's Olympic failure is teaching moment for kid athletes
In his free skate voiceover, Ilia Malinin tells us to, "Embrace the storm." Our youth athletes do better when we do, too.
'Clown show': Barack Obama on Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
Former President Barack Obama said a video President Donald Trump posted depicting Obama and his wife as apes was part of a shameless "clown show."
Lindsey Vonn shares injury update on latest surgery, set for return to USA
Lindsey Vonn crashed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, broke her leg and was airlifted to a hospital. Here are the latest injury updates today.
Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel
Public health officials reported a new measles exposure at a Dane County hotel - unrelated to a recent confirmed case in a UW-Madison student.
Who is the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance? What to know.
Authorities say they are searching for an unidentified person seen in doorbell camera footage. Here's the latest information.
Iowa State basketball vs Kansas score, live updates, highlights, TV
The Iowa State men’s basketball team faces Kansas in a Big 12 regular-season game on Saturday. Follow along here for live game and score updates.
Oklahoma Sen. Kristen Thompson targets health, literacy and workforce reform
The Edmond Republican says improving health outcomes, reading levels and child care access is key to strengthening Oklahoma’s economy.
How to Optimize Your Company to Become a Nomadic Founder
Learn how to create company that is optimized for a nomadic lifestyle. Here's how to set up an anywhere business that grows while you travel.
Nick Castellanos ships out west, Phillies still on hook
Nick Castellanos signed with the Padres for the MLB minimum. Philadelphia still owes over $19 million and will see him back at CBP on June 2.
Ranked: The Best Countries at Science
See which countries rank highest in science literacy, based on the latest OECD PISA scores of students aged 15 to 16 worldwide.
Washington’s competitive edge is eroding
Job growth is stalling, the business climate is getting worse, and energy costs are rising in Washington, when compared to other states.
US medalist passionate about making winter Olympic sports more accessible
Ashley Farquharson, the second American woman to medal in luge, benefitted from programs established after the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
They have AI boyfriends, girlfriends. Here's how they're celebrating Valentine's Day.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, EVA AI hosted a pop up where human users could take their AI companions on a date. I went to see what it's like.
Yes, lettuce is healthy. But the type you eat matters.
Adding a bit of lettuce not only provides tasty variety, but makes for a healthy addition. But which type are you eating?
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control
Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel.
The human exposome could change everything we know about disease
Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with governments, UNESCO, and international science advisory bodies, the initiative is rapidly expanding across continents. Powered by AI and advanced data tools, the movement seeks to shift medicine beyond genetics and toward the real-world factors shaping human health.
Scientists discover pets are helping an invasive flatworm spread
A new study shows that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm spread. Researchers analyzing over a decade of reports discovered the worm attached to pet fur. Its sticky mucus and ability to reproduce alone make it highly adaptable. Pets could be giving this slow-moving invader a major boost.
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Consulting Business
Starting a new consulting business? These are some of the biggest traps founders should avoid.
Marco Rubio’s speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Donald Trump’s firm stance
'I’m here today to make it clear that America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity.'
The viral TikTok gut health bundle shoppers swear by for bloating
Physician’s Choice Hack Your Tummy Bundle is viral on TikTok Shop for gut health support. Here’s why shoppers can’t stop buying this Amazon find.
Don't forget to call mom: MLB catcher gets candid about sports struggles
Sports was never the solution to Maverick Handley's problems in life. It was more like a release. How his experience can help young athletes.
Legislators move to ban AI in political ads, deceptive ads in MA
The bill requires that any audio or video political ad that uses “synthetic media” must contain a message reading “contains content generated by AI.”
The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor, this man remotely accessed thousands of them
DJI may have fixed it now.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
It was not the first time Trump gave an overtly political speech in a military setting, breaking the tradition of keeping the armed forces separate from partisan politics.
Former Wendy’s employees, La. Health Dept. inspection claim unhealthy conditions at Downtown Lake Charles location
Former employees at Wendy's Broad Street location described unhealthy conditions, claims backed up by a Louisiana Department of Health inspection.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Feb. 14 #509
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.
Reanimal Review
The creator of Little Nightmares returns with more of the dark puzzle platforming it has honed over the last decade.
Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
Astronomers have uncovered a distant planetary system that flips a long-standing rule of planet formation on its head. Around the small red dwarf star LHS 1903, scientists expected to find rocky planets close in and gas giants farther out — the same pattern seen in our own Solar System and hundreds of others. And at first, that’s exactly what they saw. But new observations revealed a surprise: the outermost planet appears to be rocky, not gaseous.
Astronomers watch a massive star collapse into a black hole without a supernova
A massive star 2.5 million light-years away simply vanished — and astronomers now know why. Instead of exploding in a supernova, it quietly collapsed into a black hole, shedding its outer layers in a slow-motion cosmic fade-out. The leftover debris continues to glow in infrared light, offering a long-lasting signal of the black hole’s birth. The finding reshapes our understanding of how some of the universe’s biggest stars meet their end.
Why this rotating probiotic system challenges how we support gut health
Good Bacteria is a doctor‑formulated rotating synbiotic that delivers new pre‑, pro‑ and postbiotics each week to support gut diversity.
A DHS shutdown is coming. Why travelers should brace for impact.
Another government shutdown may mess with your travel plans. What to know about what's impacted.
Ilia Malinin's Olympic nightmare just played out with a terrible performance
In one of the most shockingly devastating performances in Olympic figure skating history, Ilia Malinin finished 8th in men's singles figure skating.
Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Won't Have MGS4's Metal Gear Online, But Peace Walker Multiplayer Will Return
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will not include the version of Metal Gear Online featured with the original release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
An Invisible World Is All Around You, Scientists Say—If You’re Lucky Enough to See It
On “The Astounding Pop Mech Show,” Andrew Daniels and John Gilpatrick discuss the genetic quirk that could open up a whole new reality for some people.
Sexually transmitted ringworm is spreading in this state, officials warn
Sexually transmitted ringworm, known as trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TMVII, is a fungus that infects the skin.
Former Senate League schools forming a new high school conference
Eight Stark County-area high schools are forming a new athletic conference. Here's who is in the new league and when they'll start competing.
Microsoft released KB5077180, KB5077374, KB5076124 Windows 11 setup & recovery updates
Microsoft this week released new dynamic updates for Windows 11 26H1, 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5077178, KB5077180, KB5077374, and KB5076124 for setup and recovery.
Senator has 'blueprint' to fix college sports, end rulemaking by lawsuit
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri unveiled his blueprint to fix college sports, took aim at Joey Aguilar and Charles Bediako lawsuits vs. NCAA.
Is there a new comet? See latest discovery
French scientists discovered comet C/2026 A1 Jan. 13, currently approaching the sun. Here's what to know.
CCTA becoming an essential tool for interventional cardiologists
Ziad Ali, MD, explains how coronary computed tomography angiography is creating a major shift in cardiac care.
'Ultra-accessible' entertainment district breaks ground in Olathe
Halo Ridge, a Hunt-backed accessible tourism district, is just a few miles from the Chiefs’ future headquarters and training facility.
See construction of The Block Jax dining, entertainment venue
Work continues on The Block Jax, a new dining and entertainment venue coming to Jacksonville. Here's a preview of what's to come.
Ranarda Jones on How Healthcare and Insurance Costs Move Through the System and What Transparency Should Look Like Today
Ranarda Jones, CEO of PSyn, believes that clarity is becoming a business necessity.
Over 50 nursing students contract measles at Florida university
More than 50 nursing students at Ave Maria University in Florida have contracted measles, as state health officials report a growing threat nationwide. The university is implementing quarantine and offering free vaccinations.
This Beaverton family business puts coffee shop and taco restaurant under one roof
Kasa Coffee and Tacos Fita, operated by an engaged couple and their family, has become a community hub since opening in January.
There's Confusion Over God of War Sons of Sparta Having Co-Op, Based on Its PlayStation Store Description
God of War Sons of Sparta is a side-scrolling spin-off listed as having 1-2 player support. The only problem? Fans can't find its two-player option.
GM of Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre honored for four-decade career
John Bolton, who manages The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, has spent almost 40 years in the entertainment business. But he didn't plan it that way.
Check out USA TODAY Sports' college baseball preseason All-American team
Here’s a look at the USA TODAY Sports college baseball Preseason All-American team and player, coach and freshman of year picks.
MAGA vs MAGA: Georgia election exposes divisions in Trump’s base
Republican candidates vie for MAGA mantle in race to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
What has RFK Jr. done? 7 major moments from his first year as health secretary.
What has RFK Jr. done in his first year as health secretary? We took a look back at some major moments.
High On Life 2 Review - Contact High
High on Life 2 is the kind of game that you can put on, laugh at for a while, and forget what's troubling you, even though reminders might slip in through the pointed social commentary.
Scientists used brain stimulation to make people more generous
A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their activity, researchers found that people became more willing to share money with others, even when it meant earning less themselves.
The Sports Report: Strickland looking to recapture more Gainesville magic
In addition to his two world titles, Jeff Strickland has six Gatornationals victories in Stock and Top Dragster and he’s set to return this season looking to add to that total.