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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s most populous state said Monday it was stepping up health screening at schools and recommended the use of face masks for students and staff as the country confronts a growing measles outbreak.
Federal court blocks California’s law enforcement mask ban
A federal judge in California on Monday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations.
Cincinnati Curling Club keeps Olympic sport thriving close to home
Local curlers say it’s more than a game — it’s a welcoming community built on competition and connection.
Monster Hunter Wilds large-scale expansion in development; version 1.041 update launches February 18
A large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds is in development, and the game’s version 1.041 update will launch on February 18, Capcom announced. Details on the expansion will be announce…
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
By Jim Newton, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. How liberal is Los Angeles? That question is very much on the minds of political insiders and observers these days as the city turns to its municipal elections and makes important decisions about its
KWQC sports team learns how to curl at Cedar Rapids Curling Club
KWQC’s Joey Donia and Kevin Kohr went to the Cedar Rapids Curling Club for a lesson on how to curl.
Political Philology: J. R. R. Tolkien Against the Leftists
If I may be permitted to so step beyond my bounds and attempt to speak for what Tolkien’s advice might be, I believe his recommendation would be this: teach, read, and write poetry, for that is the first step toward viewing language as not merely a tool for communication, but a science, an art, a he
Turning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas
Turning Point Action has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the GOP’s nastiest primary battles, supporting the controversial, conservative firebrand boost in his bid to unseat longtime Sen. John Cornyn.
One of Dubai’s Most Powerful Executives Discussed Sex, Business With Epstein
Emails show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem corresponded with the disgraced financier for more than a decade after Epstein was first jailed in 2008 for procuring a minor for prostitution
Entertainment Look-A-Head: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ jazz, Winter Dance Concert
From February 10-15, there are various book, movie and music releases. Locally, there are events to keep all students and visitors entertained.
A simple discovery is shaking the foundations of spintronics
A long-standing mystery in spintronics has just been shaken up. A strange electrical effect called unusual magnetoresistance shows up almost everywhere scientists look—even in systems where the leading explanation, spin Hall magnetoresistance, shouldn’t work at all. Now, new experiments reveal a far simpler origin: the way electrons scatter at material interfaces under the combined influence of magnetization and an electric field.
Young scientists from across the UK shortlisted for largest unrestricted science prize
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists today announced the Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom. The Awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. Now in its ninth year, each Blavatnik Awards Laureate will receive an unrestricted £100,000 (US$135,000) prize, while the remaining six Finalists will be awarded £30,000 (US$40,400) each. This year’s Finalists include: Chemical Sciences Finalists Michael J. Booth, PhD – University College London (UCL) Mathew H. Horrocks, PhD – The University of Edinburgh Maxie M. Roessler, DPhil – Imperial College London Life Sciences Finalists Nicholas R. Casewell, PhD – Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Thi Hoang Duong (Kelly) Nguyen, PhD – MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Pontus Skoglund, PhD – The Francis Crick Institute Physical Sciences & Engineering Finalists Radha Boya, PhD – The University of Manchester Paola Pinilla, PhD – University College London (UCL) Iestyn Woolway, PhD – Bangor University
Shore Acres neighborhood association President Kevin Batdorf set to join St. Pete mayoral contest
He is frustrated with the current administration’s handling of major city issues, including hurricane response, infrastructure conditions and the failed Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls to launch with 20 playable characters
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature a roster of 20 playable characters at launch, according to the game’s updated Steam page.
Catherine O'Hara’s cause of death confirmed by medical examiner
Catherine O’Hara, the comic actor known for “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office and shared by TMZ on Monday.
Pockets of Republican Pushback to ICE Facilities Point to MAGA Fissures
Signs of fractures on the right, often fueled by the Trump administration’s actions, keep stacking up.
Last Call for 2.9.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
Did Bad Bunny’s Music Overcome His Propaganda?
I didn’t understand any of Bad Bunny’s words; I just saw on a large screen this explosion of Latin joy and around me lots of white people dancing.
Bar complaint filed over search of Washington Post reporter’s home
A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.
Garrett Richter: Set national standard for smart consumer protections in litigation funding
A common sense safeguard to protect courts, consumers, and Florida’s economy
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Analysis: Democrats wade into ‘Epstein class’ warfare
Sen. Jon Ossoff injected the Epstein files into a potent new political argument during a rally in Atlanta over the weekend.
RWJBarnabas Health Opens New Food Farmacy at RWJUH Hamilton
RWJBarnabas Health celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new Food Farmacy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, marking another milestone in the health system’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and improve community health outcomes across New Jersey.
Trump admits initial mistake in Federal Reserve chairman decision making
President Donald Trump discusses his decision-making process in selecting Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve chairman on ‘Kudlow.’
WhatsApp Web starts rolling out voice and video calls
The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works.
RealClimate: The Climate Science reference they don’t want Judges to read
RealClimate: For the first time, the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) commissioned a chapter on climate science for the manual they put out (with the NASEM) for judges, the Reference on Scientific Evidence (4th Edition). This week, a month after it was published, they pulled the chapter out after being pressured by 27 Republican Attorneys General. You
Anthropic AI Safety Researcher Warns Of World ‘In Peril’ In Resignation
Mrinank Sharma, who led the safeguards research team at Anthropic, shared his resignation letter on X, which quickly garnered nearly 1 million views.
When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics have become a platform for political debate in the U.S. American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies
GOP, Dems agree prices are higher over past year
Bringing down costs for middle-class Americans was a core tenet of President Donald Trump’s reelection bid in 2024. Since returning to office last January, the president has repeatedly insisted that he’s righted the economy and driven down inflation.
Bluesky finally adds Drafts
The move comes as Bluesky’s competitors, X and Threads, have long supported drafts.
Comedian to provide Galentine's entertainment
SUTHERLAND—Prepare for loads of laughter with comedian Lisa Lane Filholm for a Galentine’s evening at the R.L. Johannsen Center in Sutherland.
Evanston’s $26 million entertainment destination set to open
A Wyoming-based business, Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC (WHR), is set to open a $26 million entertainment destination in Evanston, Wyoming, in mid-February — which will offer off-track betting, gaming, dining
7 surprising ways URochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics shapes science and society
The Laser Lab at URochester powers breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.
WHO Didn’t Recommend Lockdowns, Contrary to Health Officials' Suggestions
As the U.S. formally exited from the World Health Organization last month, Trump administration officials misleadingly claimed that the WHO “pushed” or “promoted” lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group did not explicitly recommend lockdowns, although it also did not advise countries not to implement them. It said it recognized that the measures might be needed in some cases.
Capital One Seizes Control of Discovery Behavioral Health After Defaulting on Debt
Capital One has taken over Webster Equity Partners’ portfolio company, Discovery Behavioral Health. Court documents show that Capital One and its
In a coming-out party for prediction markets and sports, people just traded nearly $1.5 billion on the Super Bowl winner
The first prediction-markets Super Bowl just happened — and it didn’t disappoint.
San Francisco teachers strike over wages, health benefits and student resources
The San Francisco Unified School District closed all 120 of its schools Monday and offered independent study to some of the district’s 50,000 students.
5 Super Bowl ads that packed a political punch
While Bad Bunny largely avoided controversy in his Super Bowl halftime show, some of the game’s high-priced advertisements packed an overtly political punch. Interest groups often turn to th…
New survey points to falling public confidence in Trump’s public health team
Trump’s NIH director said the administration is trying to “re-establish trust in public health.” There’s fresh evidence that it’s failing badly.
Justice Department seeks to dismiss Steve Bannon’s Capitol riot contempt case
Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to drop a criminal case brought during the Biden administration against Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump who was convicted years ago for thumbing his nose at lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Ford Q4 earnings preview: EV losses, F-150 pickup business crucial for investors
Big Three automaker Ford is on deck to report fourth quarter results Tuesday after the bell, with particular focus on its EV business and the effects of an aluminum plant fire that impacted Ford’s franchise F-150 sales.
Embark Studios Is Encouraging Cooperation in ARC Raiders With New Shared Watch Event
Embark Studios launches ARC Raiders’ Shared Watch Event, rewarding players for cooperating against the ARC with cosmetics, tokens, and event progression.
Scientists Discovered How to Defy the Laws of Gravity—And Now They Can Compress Space and Time
China’s hypergravity machine is the first of its kind, seeing futures that would otherwise stay invisible.
Q&A: Victoria Posey, Business Professionals of America
Victoria Posey, a business major at Alma College, has found a home in Business Professionals of America (BPA), where she’s been able to apply classroom learning to real-world experiences and
Legality of Trump’s $400M private funding for White House ballroom at issue
A federal judge weighing whether the project may proceed has focused on whether the administration can use private donations to bypass congressional approval.
Is Kansas basketball in top 10 of USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
Kansas basketball picked up a pair of wins this past week. Here’s what that’s meant for KU in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Steve Bannon was texting with Jeffrey Epstein in the hours before Epstein’s 2019 arrest. What were they discussing?
Essentia Health, Southern Valley Fire and Rescue celebrate partnership to improve advanced emergency medical care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
You'll Now Need to Pay for This YouTube Music Feature
Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music — the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you haven’t used it before, has the lyrics scroll... #Android #Google
Baton Rouge Rep. Dixon McMakin exits race for Julia Letlow’s House seat
A crowded field of potential candidates remains, however.
Bar Complaint Filed Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.
Black History Month events, exhibits and entertainment in Orlando this year
From art exhibits to spoken word and jazz performances, here’s a guide to Black History Month events happening around Orlando this February.
Amendment narrows ‘agricultural disparagement’ language in sweeping farm bill
The amendment would align the definition with federal commodity classifications.
‘He has consistently delivered’: Isaac Salver, Joshua Fuller back Fabián Basabe for re-election
‘All of our residents benefit from his efforts.’
Senate candidate Michele Morrow says NC is done electing ‘party power players’
Senate candidate Michele Morrow wants to see former Gov. Roy Cooper retire and thinks she’s the Republican to make that happen.
Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily cups
No, you don’t have to cut out your daily coffee or tea for better cognitive health. It may even help in the long run, new research says.
Country star feels ‘more proudly American’ after watching Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
She said Bad Bunny's performance made her feel "more proudly American than anything Kid Rock has ever done."
The 2025 Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Winners
The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… Best PictureBelénBob Treviño Likes ItFrankensteinHamnetIt Was Just an AccidentMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinners Best DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler, SinnersGuillermo del Toro, FrankensteinDolores Fonzi, BelénKleber Mendonça Filho, The Secret […]
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
SpaceX is prioritizing the moon over Mars, Elon Musk said, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency while maintaining the company’s long-term Mars ambitions.
House Oversight launches probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances, husband’s business dealings
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports as House Oversight launches an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar over questions about her finances and her husband’s income.
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC health officials say
Health officials in Washington, D.C., said Sunday that attendees of last month’s March for Life rally may have been exposed to measles, amid a nationwide outbreak of the disease. D.C. Health …
Taking Inventory: Fishing Rod
Once upon a time, Minecraft’s lakes and rivers were more or less empty of life. In the earliest versions of the game, water was basically just an obstacle and a danger. That all changed in the tenth and final of the game’s seecret updates – in September 2010 – when our item of the month, the fishing rod, was released.
AwardsWatch - Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards: ‘Sinners’ Wins 6, Including Best Picture
Sinners has won six awards at the 8th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards, including Best Picture. Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler also picked…
Snapchat now lets you inform others when you have arrived at your destination
With its new "Arrival Notifications," users can now set one-time or recurring alerts for locations beyond their home, providing an automatic way to share when they’ve arrived at their destination.
Minky Couture’s Viral Blanket Moment Is Turning Into Serious Business Growth
A Mission-Driven Model Is Winning Over Gen Z
Leaked specs for Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades
The Sony WF-1000XM6 will reportedly feature a faster processor and an upgrade to eight mics instead of six.
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.
Behind the Baton Rouge bet that led to a billion-dollar business empire
Local auto dealer Joe Agresti built an empire with Nick Saban. So what’s next? In 2004, Joe Agresti bet everything—his life savings and his parents’ home—on a failing Mercedes-Benz dealership in Baton Rouge that had lost $600,000 the previous year. His mother was terrified. His father’s response: “Trust this guy. He’s a winner.” Two decades […]
Bhumjaithai Party's election victory signals shift in Thailand's politics
Thailand’s political scene is shifting as the conservative Bhumjaithai Party wins a decisive election victory
Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon
As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gun
Sticker shock: 85,000 Pennsylvanians drop Obamacare health insurance in 2026
Roughly 1 in 6 Pennsylvania Obamacare plan enrollees dropped health coverage for 2026 due to “unprecedented cost increases,” the state’s...
How health system execs can foster cultures of digital transformation
Audrey Gregory, CEO of AdventHealth’s new Multi-Division Delivery Network, previews her HIMSS26 session – in which she'll discuss its 10-year roadmap to align leadership practices with workforce needs, from frontline clinicians to senior leaders.
‘Overwatch’ Actor Supports A Redesign Of Her Own Character, Anran
The voice actress of Anran, Overwatch's new hero, is going on the record supporting fans' idea that she should be redesigned.
Las Vegas teen works to educate young performers on avoiding entertainment industry abuse
16-year-old launches ‘Acting Through Law’ after contract dispute with talent manager.
Overwatch Actor Supports Fan Campaign To Redesign Her Character
Fans are begging Blizzard to change Anran’s face back to what it used to look like
The story behind Benjamin Karl’s viral celebration at the Winter Olympics
Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl knew exactly what he would do if he won a gold medal at this year’s Winter Olympics; what he hadn’t planned for was the reaction from the rest of the world.
Berlinale Generation Queer Horror Pic ‘No Salgas’ Picked Up by Berlin-Based Arthood Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Dominican social-issue horror drama ‘No salgas’ finds a sales agent ahead of its Berlinale Generation premiere.
Crossler named Carson College of Business senior associate dean for academic affairs
A longtime WSU professor and information security scholar, Robert Crossler will guide Carson College’s undergraduate programs and help lead the integration of AI into student learning.
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and underground detectors.
Vote for UT Health San Antonio in the 2026 YourSA SAEN Readers’ Choice Awards - UT Health San Antonio
Voting for the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News’ Readers’ Choice Awards begins Monday, Feb. 9. Voters can submit their votes once a day, every day through 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday, Feb. 22, to help UT Health San Antonio practices retain their top spots as the best in San Antonio. Each year, the YourSA San Antonio Express-News’ Readers’ […]
‘This is in jeopardy’: Whatcom County schools’ mental health funds are drying up
School districts across Washington have been sounding the alarm for years that state funding isn’t adequately covering public education.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance redefined what it means to be an American patriot
In just over 13 minutes worth of music, stars and symbolism, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny rewrote what it means to be American in a time of strife.
Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip
It’s previously been suggested that the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models will allow you to make...
Trump T1 Phone: Specs and price proved inaccurate as manufacturer reveals final design
The Trump T1 Phone has been available for preorder since last June, but early buyers who’ve already paid a deposit may end up with a device that not only looks vastly different but also features altered specs compared with what was originally advertised. Trump Mobile has finally revealed the phone’s current design.
Why Your SEO KPIs Are Failing Your Business (And How To Fix Them)
Rankings and traffic aren’t enough anymore, yet replacing them feels risky. A practical look at how SEO KPIs need to evolve.
Haveli To Acquire Budge Studios, Leading Mobile Developer of Digital Interactive Entertainment for Children
AUSTIN, Texas, February 09, 2026--Haveli Investments, L.P. ("Haveli" or "Haveli Investments"), a technology and gaming-focused private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Budge Studios, a leader in digital interactive entertainment for children, from General Atlantic, a leading global investor. Creating positive and meaningful experiences to inspire kids’ imaginations, Budge Studios is entrusted by, and collaborates with, the world’s most recognized bran
BioSyent to Acquire Oral Science Inc.
Accretive Transaction with Combined Companies’ Pro-Forma Revenue in Excess of $70.00 Million and EBITDA(1) in Excess of $15.75 Million (TTM Sept 30, 2025) MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture (TSXV): RX) announced today that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) dated February 8, 2026 to acquire Oral Science Inc. (“Oral Science”), a privately-owned Canadian distributor of specialized healthcare products for dental hygiene
Sleep experts urge adoption of permanent standard time to protect public health as Americans prepare to ‘spring forward’
AASM and Coalition for Permanent Standard Time cite health risks, public support in call to end seasonal clock changes Sleep experts urge adoption of permanent standard time to protect public health as Americans prepare to ‘spring forward’ AASM and Coalition for Permanent Standard Time cite health risks, public support in call to end seasonal clock changes DARIEN, Ill., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans are preparing to “spring forward” on Sunday, March 8, despite evidence that seasona
What being a billionaire scion taught JB Pritzker about standing up to one
Few national Democrats have pushed back as forcefully against Trump’s authoritarian crackdown. There’s a reason for that.
The US in brief: Can Congress agree on DHS?
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
New research reveals humans could have as many as 33 senses
We don’t experience the world through neat, separate senses—everything blends together. Smell, touch, sound, sight, and balance constantly influence one another, shaping how food tastes, objects feel, and even how heavy our bodies seem. Scientists now believe humans may have more than 20 distinct senses working at once. Everyday illusions and experiences reveal just how surprisingly complex perception really is.
Elon alumni named 2026 Triad Business Journal ’40 Under 40′ honorees
Scott Leighty '09, assistant dean for development & alumni relations at Elon University School of Law, and Blaire David McClanahan L’14, managing attorney at Law Offices of Cheryl...
Submit an abstract for the Social Science Research Symposium | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Anthropology will host its first Social Science Symposium, which will highlight social science resea...
Science and religion are not ‘polar opposites,’ Ecklund argues on Nature’s podcast
Rice sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund joined Nature’s career podcast “Working Scientist” to share her research on religion among scientists and discuss her book “Secularity and Science: What Scientists Around the World Really Think About Religion.”
Just how healthy is Donald Trump, really?
Why it’s so hard to know whether the president is okay.
Wright blames New York politics for slowing gas project
The Energy secretary said the Constitution pipeline needs to get built, and he predicted that New York’s Democratic governor won’t stop it.
Drake Maye’s Super Bowl disaster left him in tears. And now comes the hard part
Drake Maye was the MVP runner-up in his second season, but against a dominant defense in the Super Bowl, he failed to measure up.