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UFL 2026: Full Regular-Season Schedule Released for All 8 Teams
The 2026 UFL season is set to kick off on Friday, March 27. Here are the full 2026 schedules for all eight teams!
2026 UFL Schedule: Every Game on FOX, FS1 Next Season
The 2026 UFL regular season schedule was released on Thursday, and FOX is the home for 21 of those games. Here are those games.
America Wants Free Access to Live Sports on Broadcast TV
If there were any doubt about what viewers want, the numbers from the 2025 football season have made it clear: Americans want to watch their teams for free on local broadcast TV, accessible to all without barriers. FOX delivered its best NFL regular season in a decade, averaging 19.6 million viewers and up 6% year
Blues, Circa Sports to send two fans to Vegas for each remaining home win
To celebrate its new partnership with the St. Louis Blues, sports betting venture Circa Sports will award two lucky winners a trip to Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for all home game wins at Enterprise Center the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. Circa Sports launched in the
A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk
Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have linked regular use to lower rates of endometrial and bowel cancer, likely because the drug dampens inflammation that fuels tumor growth. Researchers have even found it can interfere with genes cancer cells rely on to survive. Still, experts warn that long-term use carries risks and shouldn’t replace proven prevention strategies.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026? See which stores are operating today.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
Northampton bar faces restricted entertainment license due to noise and safety issues
NORTHAMPTON — Noise complaints and safety concerns at a downtown bar regularly featuring live music and DJs is prompting the License Commission to temporarily restrict the days the business can have entertainment. The commission at its Jan. 7 meeting voted 3-0 to limit the entertainment license for Haze, 24 Main St., to Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays […]
Two presidential elections, two seismic shifts... (Politics+) : The NPR Politics Podcast
In today's bonus episode, Don Gonyea (national political correspondent) and Deepa Shivaram (White House correspondent) each share the "most" memorable story they've worked on. Don talks about a moment in the 2016 presidential election when he started seeing a key voting group for Democrats shift to then-candidate Donald Trump. Deepa recalls the day President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and her experience covering Kamala Harris' first campaign rally as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Listen to find out how you can submit a most-type question for us to answer in a future bonus episode! To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Romans regularly soaked in filthy, lead-contaminated bath water, Pompeii study finds
A study of limescale buildup in an early bathing facility at Pompeii has revealed that the water was replaced only once per day.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro: Render video reveals all new features in three colors
Aside from the first iPhone Fold, this year will see only two regular new iPhone models for the first time: the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The new features of the iPhone 17 Pro successors already appear to be set in stone and are nicely visualized in a recent render video.
49ers vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, where to watch, TV, streaming for NFL playoffs
The NFC West rivals split their regular-season series
Anchorage Superior Court hands win to breweries, saying they can now host live entertainment regularly
The decision opens the door for brewing establishments to host live music, dancing and other forms of entertainment under free-speech protections.
UNH, Dartmouth hockey teams brace for big weekends
The nonconference games are over. For the UNH and Dartmouth men’s hockey teams, the regular-season schedule brings nothing but league contests the rest of the way, beginning with important ones
Rangers' defensive woes continue in 8-4 loss to Senators
Brady Tkachuk scored his 200th regular-season NHL goal and had three assists, and the Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Arsenal: Could Gunners win title without a regular goalscorer?
No team has ever won the Premier League title without having a player in the top 10 goalscorers, but could Arsenal change that?
Malvern Council Adopts New City Camping Fees, Introduces Ordinance for Downtown Entertainment District
The Malvern City Council met for their first regular monthly meeting of 2026 on Monday night, approving ordinances for camping regulations and city insurance purchases, tabling discussion on the city's
Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
Anthropic launches Claude Cowork, a version of its coding AI for regular people
Anthropic is billing Cowork as "a simpler way for anyone — not just developers — to work with Claude."
Broncos’ studs and duds from 2025 season
Which players stood out for the Broncos during the regular season?
Western Pacific Region achieves milestone: 19 countries complete comprehensive health information system assessments
The Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has successfully supported 19 countries, covering 99% of the Region’s population, to conduct comprehensive health information system (HIS) assessments, surpassing the regional target of 15 set for 2025 and advancing efforts toward universal health coverage. Using SCORE, a technical package of essential interventions, recommended actions, tool and resources developed by WHO and partners to address challenges in meeting HIS needs, these assessments systematically assess health data availability and quality, enabling countries to monitor trends, identify and respond to emerging health challenges, and improve policies and programmes for healthier families, communities and societies. The first round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2019-2021 in 14 countries in the Region and over 130 countries globally. The second round of SCORE assessments were conducted between 2024-2025.SCORE assessments are a key priority identified by Member States and WHO at all levels, including within WHO-Country/Multi-Country Cooperation Strategies, the Regional Vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025–2029), and the WHO Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14, 2025–2028). Within the Regional Vision, implementing SCORE assessments is a key action for technology and innovation to advance health equity (strand 5).The SCORE for Health Data technical package is based on five key interventions, represented by the acronym SCORE. Interventions S, C and O focus on strengthening core data sources. Survey (S) covers population-based health surveys, surveillance systems and censuses, including their capacity to monitor health-related SDGs. Count (C) focuses on birth, death and cause of death registration as parts of a functional CRVS system. Optimize (O) addresses routine health service data and key health service inputs such as health financing and health workforce.Interventions R and E focus on data use for action. Review (R) examines regular analytical reviews of health sector progress and performance, together with national analytical capacity. Enable (E) looks at the policy, governance, and digital foundations needed to support effective data use.The Western Pacific Region shows relatively strong performance in the Review (R) and Count (C) interventions. Most countries in the Region demonstrate good analytical reporting and institutional capacity for analysis and learning. More than two-thirds of countries show more mature CRVS systems, driven by improvements in birth and death registration. However, medical certification of cause-of-death remains a key gap, with limited or low coverage in over half of countries in the Region.Performance under the Survey (S) intervention is mixed. While surveillance systems are generally strong, several countries in the Region continue to face challenges in implementing their surveys and censuses. Monitoring health-related SDGs is still a challenge for more than a third of countries in the Region.The greatest challenges are observed in the Optimize (O) and Enable (E) interventions. More than half of countries have lower maturity levels in routine health service and resource systems. Two-thirds of countries also face challenges with effective use of data and evidence for policy and action, largely due to gaps in digital infrastructure, governance and legislation for health data systems, and especially in data and sharing.  As part of the SCORE methodology, multi-stakeholder consultations and validation workshops were conducted in many countries to review findings and plan strategies for HIS strengthening. The HID unit continues to provide targeted support to facilitate dialogue and assist countries in developing HIS improvement plans. These plans guide governments and partners to align investments and coordinate efforts for maximum impact.WHO also assists countries with tailored technical support to address key gaps as requested by countries/national health authorities. SCORE assessments should be conducted periodically to monitor progress in HIS strengthening, although progress across addressing gaps identified in SCORE should be continually tracked as countries implement improvements.Additional countries will be supported to implement SCORE in 2026. The Regional Vision delivery-for-impact target, endorsed by Member States, is for all countries and areas to have implemented SCORE assessments and have an increased SCORE index by 2029 while WHO is aiming for 80% of Member States in the Region to conduct round two assessments. Countries yet to complete assessments are therefore encouraged to contact the HID unit at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific for tailored support.The implementation of SCORE HIS assessments in the Western Pacific Region was supported by The Gates Family Foundation.
NFL GameDay Crew Unanimously Picks Patriots To Beat Chargers
The New England Patriots are set to play their first playoff game since 2022 on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. And while the Pats rattled off 14 wins in the regular season, there’s no doubt that this game will present them with the biggest challenge they have faced all season long. Much has […]
Gov. Jared Polis is Rodney Dangerfield
Hang onto your wallet, it’s a Colorado legislative session. And the loneliest person under the Gold Dome is Jared Polis, a governor without a nation. This will be the last regular session of his limited two terms, and he has managed to become disliked by just about everyone. Of course, no matter how often he […]
Packers vs. Bears NFC Wild Card Round Live Score, Updates: Rivals Face Off Again
Who will win Round 3? The Packers and Bears will look to settle the score in the wild card round after splitting their two regular-season matchups. Follow along for all the highlights!
Final Regular Season NFL Power Rankings
With the regular season behind us, here are our final power rankings for the season.
Political Points: Tracking North Central Florida politics, campaigns, and governance
WCJB TV20 provides regular updates on the latest news in politics, campaigns, and governance across North Central Florida.
7 Ways to Boost Your Gut Health
Forget trendy supplements and cleanses. These expert-backed tips can keep you regular and support long-term health.
OPOY? Looking back on Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s historic regular season
Jaxon Smith-Njigba truly had a year for the history books in 2025.
Unregulated gambling on politics: What could go wrong?
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are becoming a regular fixture in American politics. Sure seems a lot like betting to me.
FOX NFL Had Its Best Regular Season Since 2015
FOX NFL enjoyed its best season since 2015, averaging 19.6 million viewers.
Tom Brady picks Matthew Stafford over Drake Maye as his choice for NFL MVP
The all-time great thinks the veteran proved his worth over the course of the regular season
Stats the end of a great regular season
The Denver Broncos tied a franchise record with 14 regular season wins (tied with the 1998 team that won the Super Bowl). The defense set a new franchise record for sacks with 68. They also had the best sack percentage since 1971. Sack rates were much higher back then because there were so many fewer […]
NSIC Network Will Stream on Midco Sports Plus Beginning Fall 2026
Starting in the fall of 2026, Bemidji State University Athletics, along with the other 15 institutions and 18 sports that are a part of the NSIC, will now all be streamed on Midco Sports Plus. Through a monthly subscription, the NSIC Network will broadcast all home regular-season conference and non-conference…
Analysis: Trump’s stunning shift on ‘America First’
Critics of the US ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this weekend have regularly invoked President Donald Trump’s comments during the 2016 campaign.
The Dreamscape effect
Written by Bret HovellSeventh grader Samuel Granado is a well-spoken and bright student at Villa de Paz Elementary School in Phoenix. But he starts out cautiously when he describes a new virtual reality-enabled science curriculum at his school called Dreamscape Learn.“I don’t want to call, like, regular science class boring,” he says. “But Dreamscape is definitely more exciting and fun than, well, a regular science class.”Even his “regular” science teachers are likely to agree.
Eagles' opponents for 2026 NFL season set
After the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, the Eagles now know all of their opponents in 2026.
Packers passing game was historically bad in loss to Vikings
For the first time in almost 50 years, the Packers finished a regular season game with negative net passing yards.
Seahawks fan discussion: NFL Week 18 Sunday games
It’s a Seahawks-free, stress-free Sunday to end the 2025 regular season!
Cowboys' Week 18 inactives include rookie DB, highly-touted DT
With 90 minutes to go before kickoff, here's who's officially inactive for both the Cowboys and Giants in Week 18's regular-season finale.
CES Ups Its Entertainment Game, As Cannes Market And Netflix Join Disney, Amazon, NBCUniversal & More At Tech Confab
CES has amped up its entertainment offerings with the Cannes Marché du Film and will see an expanded presence for Netflix alongside recent regulars like Disney, Amazon and NBCUniversal.
Former Patriots Fan-Favorite Among Scouts Prepping For New England
The New England Patriots are hosting some special guests at Gillette Stadium. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that the seven teams vying for playoff spots in the AFC will have scouts in attendance for Sunday’s regular season finale with the Miami Dolphins. Shane Vereen — who was with the organization during its win in Super Bowl […]
Broncos 53-man roster for Sunday's regular season finale
Here's a look at the Broncos' 53-man roster going into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Seahawks vs. 49ers: Seattle dominates San Francisco 13-3, clinches No. 1 seed in NFC and NFC West title
The 49ers were the NFL’s hottest offense, and they got almost nothing against the Seahawks in a massive regular-season matchup. Now the 49ers have to go on the road next week while the Seahawks rest up.
Dolphins vs. Patriots previewing Week 18 with Pats Pulpit
The Miami Dolphins visit the New England Patriots in Week 18 as the 2025 NFL regular season closes. We get a closer look at the Patriots with a Pats Pulpit insider.
Previewing the New York Jets’ opposition: Buffalo Bills
The Jets go on the road to face the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale
Pre-Snap Reads 1/3: Seahawks vs. 49ers! Today!
For all of the regular season marbles.
Saturday sports: Winter Olympics preview; NFL wraps up regular season
The new year brings
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Hibiscus Water Regularly
Hibiscus water can support heart, immune, gut, and kidney health while also boosting hydration and aiding in allergy and weight management.
Commanders vs. Eagles bold predictions for Week 18 clash
With the 2025 regular season rapidly coming to an end, the Commanders and Eagles have one final chance to mix it up in an NFC East showdown.
Titans-Jaguars Preview
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have a championship celebration planned for their regular-season finale against Tennessee. And they’re finally willing to talk about it.
Buffalo Bills rule out 3 ahead of Week 18 finale
The Buffalo Bills close out the 2025 NFL regular season with a home game against the New York Jets.
Dolphins-Patriots Preview
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots' regular-season finale will be the biggest game of their season. It has been preceded by a challenging week off the field.
News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will wrap up AFC South with sweep of Titans
Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (12-4) hosts Tennessee (3-13) in the regular season finale. A win will deliver the Jaguars the AFC South title, while a loss (and a Texans win) will give Houston the division title.
Video: Why Exercise Is the Best Thing for Your Brain Health
Research shows that people who exercise regularly tend to perform better on attention, memory and executive functioning tests. Dana G. Smith, a reporter for Well, explains.
Supporting Keiki Health With a $50 Wellness Incentive
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is encouraging families statewide to participate in the Hawai‘i Child Wellness Incentive Program (HCWIP), a pilot initiative designed to support regular well-child checkups and […]
12 Eagles to watch in regular season finale vs. Commanders
Here are 10 Eagles backups I’m excited to watch in the regular season finale against the Commanders.
Seahawks release Week 18 injury report, Cross, Bryant, Jones updates
The Seattle Seahawks have released their injury report for their Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers.
'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Gabrielle Carteris reveals why Andrea never wore a bathing suit: 'It enraged me'
'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Gabrielle Carteris never sported a swimsuit, while her costars regularly wore bikinis. Here's why.
2025 NFL Midweek Report: Books Expect Winner-Take-All Matchups to Drive Dollars
Only a few games matter in Week 18 — but boy, do they matter. Patrick Everson reports on final regular-season weekend.
Washington Commanders make multiple roster moves ahead of Week 18
The Commanders continue making roster moves ahead of the regular-season finale vs. Eagles.
Week 18 NFL QB Power Rankings: Drake Maye reclaims top spot over Matthew Stafford
Evaluating the NFL's 32 starting signal-callers ahead of the last week of the 2025 regular season
Health experts urge older adults to stay ahead of illness with regular checkups
Preventative checkups have been proven to catch life-threatening health conditions early.
NFL hot seat rankings: Which coaches are in most trouble ahead of Week 18?
As the NFL regular season winds down, hot-seat season for coaches will soon follow. Who is in the toughest spot ahead of Week 18?
NY Jets vs Bills predictions. See our expert picks for Week 18 game
The New York Jets play their final game of the regular season in Week 18 vs the Buffalo Bills. See our staff predictions for this AFC East showdown.
Week 18 Power rankings roundup: Bears finishing strong
Headed to the final week of the regular season, @SamHouseholder rounds up the Bears’ power rankings.
NFL Week 18 playoff clinching scenarios: Division titles and seeding chaos
Only one team is locked into its playoff seed entering the final week of the regular season.
One Health: Can science help prevent pandemics?
Scientists are certain that it’s only a matter of time before the next pandemic strikes. Pathogens jump regularly from animals to humans. But the risks that such zoonoses pose can be reduced.
NFL power rankings Week 18: With Rams' latest loss, who's No. 1 as playoffs near?
There are plenty of candidates to sit atop poll heading in the regular-season finale ... but are any of them worthy of it?
Prisco's NFL Week 18 Power Rankings: Kyle Shanahan coaching season of his life
Pete Prisco breaks down where every team stands entering the final week of the regular season.
NFL Week 18 schedule: Ravens-Steelers flexed to Sunday night, plus all the other contests
The NFL has finally revealed the full schedule for the final week of the regular season.
Protecting the ‘Holiday heart:’ What to know about heart health during the holiday season, new smart watch technologies
Dr. Nassir Marrouche is director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Tulane University with a subspecialty in electrophysiology. He treats atrial fibrillation, heart arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats, sudden cardiac death
8 exemplars to guide us into the new year
It started as a one-off in my first year of writing this regular column. To ring in the new year back in the eventful year of 2020, I offered a shoutout to eight Coloradans who served as models of how to lead lives to meaning, decency and contribution. The response to that initial piece quickly […]
Who is in the NFL playoffs so far? Who’s clinched, division winners, bracket update
With two weeks left in the 2025 regular season, only one team has clinched a division title. Here's a look at the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.
Politics, violence, creeping authoritarianism and those who opposed it: 2025 year in review
I joined the Minnesota Reformer in April in a more regular capacity, as a photographer and social media runner, thanks to a grant from the Bush Foundation. I’ve been a freelancer for the past five years, and this is my first time belonging in some way to a newsroom since internship-hopping in college. It was […]
Supreme Court’s National Guard decision could force new debate over how Trump could use Insurrection Act
The Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday blocking President Donald Trump from sending the National Guard into American cities is likely to raise a politically fraught debate about the president’s willingness to invoke a 19th century law to deploy the regular military on American soil instead.
Caleb Tiernan Set for ‘Poetic’ Send-off at GameAbove Sports Bowl
Offensive line coach Bill O'Boyle saw a common thread emerge in his one-on-one player meetings at the regular season's conclusion.
Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Week 17 2025
Here we will look at our NFL Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings entering Week 17 of the 2025 regular season.
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug
Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.
NFL playoff picture: Ranking the 10 most important remaining games
With just three weeks left in the regular season, 17 teams are fighting for 12 playoff spots.
This CFP first round kind of stinks. Here's why I can live with that
The 12-team CFP has been a gift for the sport – just not for its postseason. The regular season got better. The CFP is still weak.
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like
Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.
Refugee and migrant health system review in Lithuania
Lithuania has experienced a substantial increase in the number of refugees and migrants, particularly following the 2021 Belarus border situation and the mass displacement from Ukraine in 2022. By late 2024, over 91,000 Ukrainians had been cumulatively registered in Lithuania, with about 47,000 holding valid temporary protection status. This increase, alongside sizeable communities of Belarusian nationals, Russian citizens and other regular migrants covered under compulsory health insurance contributions, has brought new challenges for Lithuania’s health system, especially related to continuity of care, interpretation support and equitable access across municipalities. This report presents the findings of a joint review of the health system in Lithuania, conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Lithuania, and other partners. The review examines the capacity of Lithuania’s health system to provide services for refugees and migrants. It focuses on the health challenges facing refugees and migrants, the policies and systems in place to address these challenges, and the opportunities to strengthen long-term health system capacity. Furthermore, the report offers practical recommendations for addressing the barriers refugees and migrants face in accessing health services.
KSL.com Sports' Pro Football Pick'em Week 15 preview
With four weeks left in the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is starting to look clearer but many teams still control their path and the seeding is still up for grabs.
Robert Griffin III to call his first NFL game for Fox Sports in New Orleans
Robert Griffin III still has a couple of football games left on his broadcast schedule.With the college football regular season completed, Griffin will call his
Political power and profitable trades in the US Congress
The debate over whether US members of Congress should be allowed to trade individual stocks has become a mainstream policy concern. This column uses data on every US congressional stock trade from 1995 to 2021 to reveal that while rank-and-file members do not systematically beat the market, once some of them assume leadership positions their portfolios start to look very different and outperform those of regular members. The pattern raises uncomfortable questions about how political power, corporate access, and personal wealth interact.
Big 12 football grades: Evaluating the performance of all 16 teams in 2025 season
Final grades for all 16 Big 12 teams with the college football regular season complete
'Can’t blame me for anything anymore': Joe Carollo's near 50-year stint in Miami politics ends
A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.
'Big-time' win in Baltimore puts Steelers in excellent position to win AFC North for 1st time since 2020
The Steelers control their own fate in the final month of the regular season.
Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits Of Exercise, Evidence Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on people’s risk of death was cut by half among those ...
Former Nintendo staffers explain why Nintendo ditched the "Nindies" name
Do you remember the “Nindies” term that Nintendo used to bring up on a regular basis? It was very prominent in the Wii U / 3DS era, and even the very early Nintendo Switch days. You probably don’t need us to tell you what it was for, but essentially it was an easy way to label indie games on Nintendo...
Vascular Surgeon reveals why healthy arteries get blocked, warns against 5 symptoms that are commonly ignored
Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and why even healthy arteries get blocked. Dr Kapadia mentioned that arteries (even 'healthy' ones) don't get blocked all of a sudden, though gradual narrowing can occur without any warning, or mild signs only. This process, known as 'Atherosclerosis' literally means the presence of fat into the blood vessels. This fat, or cholesterol, Dr Kapadia says, when combined with calcium, and inflammatory cells, leads to plaque. When these narrowed arteries suddenly have a blockage, that can cause a blood clot, leading to a heart attack, brain stroke, or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in the legs. Hence, people who think they are healthy, might be carrying an underlying condition that they are not even aware of, says Dr Kapadia. For this, it is important to get regularly tested, and to watch out for these 5 signs that are common indicators of artery blockage.
How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rams: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 14 Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams game, Sunday, Dec. 7.
LeBron James' 18-year-old record comes to an end
LeBron James' incredible run of 1,297 regular-season NBA games scoring 10 or more points ends as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 123-120.
Horse Tracks: Broncos searching for the right groove on offense
To finish off their final five games of the regular season strong, the Denver Broncos need to find a groove on offense.
Cowboys vs. Chiefs sets regular-season record for most-watched NFL game after 57.2 million viewers tuned in on Thanksgiving
A record number of people watched the Cowboys beat the Chiefs on Thanksgiving.
ASU football bowl projections. SMU, Louisville projected opponents
Who will Arizona State play in a college football bowl game now that the regular season is over? Check out the latest bowl projections.
CBS Sports' Duke-Arkansas Thanksgiving Matchup Most-Watched Regular-Season College Basketball Game in More Than 30 Years
No. 4 Duke's 80-71 victory over No. 22 Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day delivered historic numbers for CBS Sports, becoming the most-watched regular-season colle...