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UN delegate explains impact of Trump’s plan to withdraw US from key UN climate agreement
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
What Makes an Athlete Successful? Don't Forget About Luck
Who said talent and hard work matter most?
Amtrak NextGen Acela: I compared first class and business class
I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the two experiences compared.
A Leading Business Writer Says Luck is Important, But This Matters Even More
Sure, it's great to be lucky... but what really matters is your return on luck.
2026 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for top picks ahead of wild-card weekend
The 2025 NFL season has come to a close, and the order for the top 18 picks is set. Here's a look at who experts believe will be selected early.
College Football Playoff schedule: Semifinal matchups and results
Breaking down the schedule for the 12-team College Football Playoff
Entertainment around the area
Rob Thomas leads the new year’s batch of entertainment highlights coming to local and regional entertainment over the next two weeks. The singer-songwriter, with both solo and Matchbox Twenty hits to ...
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even decades. These experiments aim to uncover what shapes galaxies and fuels cosmic expansion. Cracking this mystery could transform our understanding of the laws of nature.
26 Resolutions for 2026
Discover 26 practical resolutions designed to enhance your business operations, from financial reporting and supply chain optimization to marketing and team development, ensuring...
Scientists push back on climate myths
A global network of experts at Science Feedback is correcting false claims about climate change and clean energy.
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
The problem with blaming everything on inflammation
What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.
Major League Volleyball 2026 preview: Rookies, rosters and more
The new-look Major League Volleyball is gearing up for the 2026 season. The startup pro league merged with Pro Volleyball Federation in August.
Kennedy: Trump's health care funds put forgotten Americans first
We're Making America Healthy Again for all Americans, not just those who live near nationally ranked research hospitals, write RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on 52-year TV journey: From 'Little Match Girl' to Carrie Bradshaw
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on receiving the Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award, saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw, judging the Booker Prize and making a 'Family Stone' sequel.
12 Orange County restaurants have flawless health inspections; seven marked with critical violations in December
Here's a look at the results of restaurant inspections conducted in Orange County last month.
Better Business Bureau: Beware of deceptive weight loss claims
Better Business Bureau president and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives insights on ways to avoid scams and protect assets.
Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows
The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact
Moore administration wants health secretary to issue vaccine recommendations, apart from feds
In another move away from federal health agencies under President Donald Trump (R), the Moore administration wants to authorize the state’s health secretary to recommend vaccine schedules for Marylanders.
#CAAHoops Fast Break
RICHMOND, Va. – With one week of league action in the books, CAA men’s basketball insider Dr. John Giannini and host Griffin Della Penna discussed standout performances and upcoming matchups on the second edition of the CAA Fast Break.
House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the Senate
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
AC MILAN v GENOA: MATCH PREVIEW
After the win in Cagliari, the Rossoneri return to action for Matchday 19 of the 2025/26 Serie A season, the final round of the first half of the campaign. AC Milan v Genoa is an important fixture for...
Illinois nets millions of dollars in taxes from sports wagering
As gamblers may be rejoicing at the opportunity to bet on sports in Illinois, the state likely is as its collecting millions in taxes.
Major entertainment events hit Delaware stages in spring, summer 2026
Here's a snapshot of some of the fun big events headed to each county of the state in 2026
Mandelson accuses European leaders of ‘histrionic’ reaction to Trump’s Greenland stance
Article by former British ambassador to US is likely to be seen as criticism of Keir Starmer
Building Open-Source AI Models That Emphasize Generating Mental Health Advice
I discuss what open-source means in the realm of AI and LLMs. There are efforts to devise open-source LLMs for mental health guidance. An AI Insider scoop.
AC Milan vs Genoa – Match preview and team news
AC Milan and Genoa clash at the San Siro on Thursday evening for their next Serie A encounter.Milan will look to continue their 16 match unbeaten run in the league alongw ith their head-to-head record...
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active.
Hoyer will not seek reelection this fall, ending a six-decade career atop Maryland politics
Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection, capping a 60-year career in state and federal politics that saw him become a legendary figure in Maryland politics and the second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House.
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: <em>Mega Evolution—Perfect Order</em> Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: <em>Mega Evolution—Perfect Order</em> Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launching Soon, Featuring Debut of New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the Pokémon TCG
Goldman: Silver is set for continued 'extreme price swings'
Silver prices more than doubled in 2025 in its best year since 1979 thanks to Fed rate cuts, asset diversification, and a historic short squeeze.
Matt Damon says changing his diet got him to his 'high school' weight
"I did that whole movie at 167 pounds. And I haven't been that light since high school," Matt Damon said.
Replit boss: CEOs can vibe code ideas themselves without engineers
Replit CEO Amjad Masad says CEOs are showing up to meetings with prototypes, and product managers may just be "some of the best vibe coders."
Our science predictions for 2026
Last year was full of unexpected science news, from the discovery of a new colour, to the interstellar visitor 3I/Atlas passing by our solar system, and a world-first treatment with a personalised gene editing therapy. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2026
Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say
The state's top health official says flu cases 'increasing exponentially' while measles and whooping cough cases remain high.
Michigan pays $3.5M for doulas so low-income moms have healthy births
To combat its high infant mortality rate, the state is reimbursing birth professionals to help expectant mothers. And outcomes are improving.
Vigil honors Dr. Janell Green Smith, advocate for Black maternal health
Dozens gathered at Forest Park Playground to honor 31-year-old Dr. Janell Green Smith, who passed away earlier this month due to complications during childbirth
Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build 'dream military'
"Our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Jan. 7.
Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers Address Show's Possible Return Amid "Conformity Gate" Episode Theory
Stranger Things creators Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer shared whether they plan to continue building on the original story amid rumors that Netflix was releasing a secret ninth episode on Jan. 7.
Roope Hintz with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals
Roope Hintz (Dallas Stars) with a Goal vs. Washington Capitals, 01/07/2026
Ford says making self-driving tech in-house cheaper than licensing
Ford announced plans to deploy eyes-off driving technology on public roads by 2028. The legacy automaker is making the tech in-house to get there.
US will exit 66 international organizations
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues.
Child dies from flu in San Mateo County, health officials say
The death occurred last month involving a child who had not received this year's flu shot, and county officials said they did not know if there were underlying health conditions in the case. It is the second flu-related death in San Mateo County this season.
Radek Faksa with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Washington Capitals
Jail suicide lawsuit against Eyerly Ball can continue, Iowa court rules
Family of Jordan Panye, who died by suicide at the Madison County Jail, sued mental health provider Eyerly Ball for negligence, wrongful death.
SMuRF-less but Inflamed : Is Inflammation the Key to Women’s Heart Health?
A new study shows inflammation might be the key to poor heart outcomes in women.
Shreveport student honored as top 300 scholar in Science Talent Search
Maya Trutschl of Caddo Parish Magnet High School was awarded for her project, ‘Automated Pressure Injury Risk Prediction and Prevention: Clinical Validation Study,’ in the Regeneron Sci…
Shreveport student honored as top 300 scholar in Science Talent Search
Maya Trutschl of Caddo Parish Magnet High School was awarded for her project, 'Automated Pressure Injury Risk Prediction and Prevention: Clinical Validation Study,' in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, which recognizes 300 scholars from 826 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries.
Analysis: Pride as unbeaten run ends
Daniel Farke could not help but ruefully shake his head on the touchline. The Leeds United manager has seen a lot in the game, but this? This was just the sixth time a side had taken the lead three times in a Premier League match only to lose.
Politics is being 'completely redefined': Harold Ford Jr
'The Five' discusses the U.S. military seizing two sanctioned vessels in the Atlantic as Democrats tear into President Donald Trump for capturing the former Venezuelan president.
Opinion | How the internet changed politics — and our lives — forever
Matthew Yglesias has been a disrupter his entire career. He started as an early adapter to the web, running a blog before blogs were a thing. He went on to co-found the media company Vox and has written all over the internet. He joins host Megan McArdle to discuss their career trajectories and how the internet has changed both media and politics.
Trump's 2026 State of the Union address date announced. Here's when.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union address for 2026.
Trump threatens Raytheon's business with the US government
President Donald Trump targeted Raytheon amid a broader stream of criticism of the entire industry.
Can You Build A Profitable Small Business On Main Street In 2026? Yes.
Founder Kate Assaraf of Dip is choosing to work almost exclusively with independent retailers. She's redirected $5 million into Main Street economies across the US.
Lazio 2-2 Fiorentina: Match report
The Viola scrape a point off the Aquile with a big assist from the referee.
Tracee Ellis Ross Inks Impressive Development Deal With Fox Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross just expanded her professional portfolio with a multiyear first-look deal for scripted projects and an overall unscripted deal at Fox Entertainment Studios.
Your AI Girlfriend Has a Body and Memory Now. Meet Emily, CES's Most Intimate Robot
The life-size sex robot uses conversational AI and memory to create a more personalized experience.
These businesses are closing stores in 2026. See the list.
One of the businesses is children's clothing store Carter's, which announced the company’s plans to close "low-margin" stores in October.
Kai Trump wants to 'stay out of politics.' Who is she?
President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump spoke about dating, Barron Trump and what she thinks about her political future on Logan Paul's show.
The problem with the Fox broadcast
Analyzing the flaws of modern baseball broadcasts and making baseball more cinematic
JPMorgan to Take Over Apple Credit-Card Business, Report Says
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. as the partner for Apple Inc.’s credit-card business, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Kari Lake's trust buys Iowa condo, renewing political speculation
The purchase has again jumpstarted speculation the Iowa native could be eyeing a future political run by establishing residency in the Hawkeye State.
‘I’m sick of stupid’: GOP senator slams Stephen Miller’s comments on Greenland
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of Greenland, calling the remarks “amateurish” and “absurd,” and urging President Donald Trump to fire people who give that kind of advice.
This breakfast staple may be doing more for your heart than you think
New research suggests orange juice may support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and improving fat metabolism at the genetic level.
How Recent Developments Are Shaping The Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Investment Story
The latest valuation work on Sphere Entertainment has lifted the fair value estimate from US$75.30 to US$88.30, supported by a slightly lower discount rate at 9.87% and a small increase in the revenue growth assumption to 6.03%. These tweaks build on Street research that has become more constructive, with bullish voices pointing to Las Vegas Sphere performance, a fuller content pipeline and recent earnings data. Cautious analysts, however, still question how durable current attendance trends...
Marjorie Taylor Greene joins 'The View' after dumping Trump, Congress
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on "The View" on Jan. 7, after she upset President Donald Trump with her debut on the daytime hit.
RFK new dietary guidelines: 5 changes
Kennedy said his new guidelines undo previous advice. Full fat dairy is back, sugar is out, and highly processed foods come under fire.
NBC's Mike Tirico set to host Super Bowl, Olympics on same day
Sportscaster Mike Tirico is set for a daunting one-day challenge next month: Calling Super Bowl 60 and anchoring NBC's prime time Olympic coverage.
Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some
In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.
Earth's early sponges were soft: Scientists close fossil record gap
Sponges are among Earth's most ancient animals, but exactly when they evolved has long puzzled scientists. Genetic information from living sponges, as well as chemical signals from ancient rocks, suggest ...
Amazon asks corporate employees: What did you accomplish last year?
Amazon updates its performance review system to require corporate employees share specific work achievements.
Ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams by odds to win Super Bowl 60
Who is the Super Bowl favorite? Power ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams by odds to win Super Bowl 60.
Over $100K in materials, trailer stolen from Upstate business, sheriff says
The trailer’s information was entered into the National Crimes Information Center database, the sheriff’s office said.
Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure
Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.
Why Matt Campbell's portal influx of Iowa State players is great news for Penn State
At least 20 former Cyclones will call Penn State home in 2026 after hitting the transfer portal
Nancy Lane Perham obituary
Other lives: Electron microscopist, cell biologist and champion of women in science
How a simple presentation night helped us form a real friendship
Two women deepened a fast friendship with monthly presentation nights, using photos and stories to share their histories and connect more deeply.
NV officials prioritize revised federal rural health funding while eyeing looming Medicaid cuts
Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to offset part of the bill’s cuts to Medicaid.
Business Aviation Safety Suffers Worst Year since 2011
143 people were killed in 35 business aircraft accidents last year
Omnicom’s top media executive on post-IPG acquisition strategy and the 2026 new business climate
CEO Florian Adamski details how Omnicom Media is pitching its Omni platform and addresses potential mergers of media agency brands.