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Health Care Provider Consolidation

I. Issue Overview Ongoing consolidation among hospitals, physician practices, and other providers poses a serious challenge to the U.S. health care system—offering potential benefits to some but also with significant worrying impact on rising health care prices. Provider consolidation remains pronounced among both hospitals and physician practices. The share of hospitals operating independently declined from … Continued

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Jan 29 • 4:21 PM EST • Health • bipartisanpolicy.org
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns : The NPR Politics Podcast

Alex Pretti was carrying a permitted gun when he had a confrontation with federal agents who ultimately shot and killed him. While the Trump administration pointed to his gun as a reason for agents to fear for their safety, pro-gun groups argued Pretti had a right to carry. We discuss the rhetoric around guns and how marginalized communities in Minneapolis have been increasingly turning toward gun ownership.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Lexie Schapitl and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jan 29 • 4:15 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Science Community Weighs in on Federal Plans to Accelerate US Innovation

Science groups call for stable funding and streamlined regulations.

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Jan 29 • 3:45 PM EST • Science • aip.org
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'New evidence' gives Jordan Chiles a chance to secure the return of her Olympic bronze medal

Switzerland's highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles' disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on 'new evidence' that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.

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Jan 29 • 3:15 PM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Ohio political blog 'The Rooster' banned from X after criticizing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

The blog's author, D.J. Byrnes of Columbus, wrote that Noem "will have to die in prison. No other way around it." The social media platform banned Byrnes for violent speech and abuse.

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Jan 29 • 3:10 PM EST • Politics • wosu.org
Cubs TV voice Jon 'Boog' Sciambi tops sixth annual Chicago sports media power rankings

I ranked the market’s talent exclusively on TV, radio and podcasts based on appeal, quality, longevity and personal preference. Well over 100 people were considered, and the top 20 follow, with last year’s rank in parentheses.

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Jan 29 • 2:20 PM EST • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
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Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan

Federal officials have a plan that could curb billions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans. But will they follow through on it?

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Jan 29 • 1:58 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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A Business Owner Is Getting Divorced, Asks Dave Ramsey If He'll Lose The Business. 'She's Actually 98% Owner Of The Business And I'm 2% Owner'

A Texas business owner is facing a painful split, not just from his wife, but potentially from the company he helped build. He says he’s done almost all the work since 2021, but legally owns just 2% of the business. His wife holds the other 98%, a structure their accountant recommended for tax reasons. Divorce And Ownership Don't Match Up Manny, who shared his story on the “EntreLeadership” podcast recently with personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, said, “She’s actually 98% owner of the business

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Jan 29 • 1:31 PM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The Science Behind Rare Gulf Effect Snow Potential In Tampa Bay

Could parts of Tampa Bay, Florida experience Gulf effect snow this weekend? Our expert explains.

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Jan 29 • 10:24 AM EST • Science • forbes.com
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“Entertainment Weekly” reveals Breaking Big honorees for 2026 SCAD TVfest

Sean Kaufman ("For All Mankind"), Michelle Randolph ("Landman"), Amirah J ("High Potential"), and Taylor Dearden ("The Pitt") will speak on a panel moderated by EW's Gerrad Hall.

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Jan 29 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Exclusive: UK’s Schroders discussed private capital tie-ups in growth push, sources say

Schroders has held ​high-level talks about potential tie-ups to speed up the growth of its private capital business, three people ‌familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the 222-year-old British asset manager seeks to gain scale.

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Jan 29 • 9:04 AM EST • Business • reuters.com
Hims & Hers Super Bowl Ad To Spotlight The Health-Wealth Gap

Narrated by Common, HIms and Hers' 2026 Super Bowl ad highlights how income disparities shape health outcomes—and position affordability as part of the solution.

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Jan 29 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • forbes.com
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field.

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Jan 29 • 9:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Science Forum 1/29/26

The experts are back to take your science questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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Jan 29 • 8:42 AM EST • Science • wamc.org
Top 100 transfer portal players for 2026: Destinations and impact projections

There's a ton of talent on the move, and it has the potential to shift the balance of power across the college football landscape

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Jan 29 • 8:37 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
More naming opportunities planned for Altru Sports Complex; first part of Phase 2 expected to bid in April

The Grand Forks Park District is looking at options for other naming rights in the facility to help fundraise for the project.

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Jan 29 • 8:01 AM EST • Sports • grandforksherald.com
Abortion Pill Safety Decisions by FDA Were Science-Based, New JAMA Study Finds — The Monitor

A new study found the FDA’s abortion pill decisions followed scientific evidence, as misleading claims about the drug’s safety continue to shape public understanding. And Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries contained false and potentially dangerous health information.

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Jan 29 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • kff.org
Women's sports fans will have a new place to hang out with opening of Level Sporting Club

Founded by former Northwestern basketball player Clarissa Flores, the bar will be near the heart of sports bars crowding around Wrigley Field.

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Jan 29 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • chicago.suntimes.com
Friends talk politics for the first time: Alondra and Bailey take One Small Step

Alondra Rivas-Jimenez, 20, and Bailey Newcomb, 21, met in the spring of 2024 while interning at an advertising agency and built a friendship. The two sat down to talk politics for the first time in their friendship.

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Jan 29 • 6:31 AM EST • Politics • cfpublic.org
Commentary: Farewell to Peter Duesberg, a godfather of scientific disinformation

Peter Duesberg squandered his scientific reputation by advancing a debunked theory about AIDS, but his influence on anti-vaccine activists lives on.

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Jan 29 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • latimes.com
Trump’s Goon Squads Will Kill Again

Trump's shift in Minneapolis is neither a solution nor our salvation.

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Jan 29 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
Inside Maryland’s High-Stakes Bid for Trump’s $50 Billion Rural Health Fund

The White House asked states to compete for a rare pot of new money dedicated to transforming health care across rural America.

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Jan 29 • 3:01 AM EST • Health • tradeoffs.org
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Iconic sports bar in Palo Alto reopens and prepares for the Super Bowl

Businesses are getting ready for big crowds and watch parties; that includes an iconic spot in Palo Alto that just reopened in time for the Super Bowl.

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Jan 29 • 2:22 AM EST • Sports • nbcbayarea.com
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Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro leak brings good news for potential buyers

Samsung may not increase the price of the Galaxy Buds 4 and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro compared to their predecessors, at least in Europe.

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Jan 29 • 12:51 AM EST • Technology • sammobile.com
Samsung fast paces One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update release work

After a brief pause, One UI 8.5 Beta has returned on track as Samsung speeds up work on the Beta 4 update. The latest development signals that users of the Galaxy S25 series will soon receive a new Beta software update. As spotted by TarunVats, Samsung is now working on a new One UI 8.5 Beta […]

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Jan 29 • 12:44 AM EST • Technology • sammyfans.com
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 29, 2026, puzzle No. 493

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Jan 29 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
A potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C

The Earth-size planet HD 137010 b has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star, scientists say

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Jan 29 • 12:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
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Josh Shapiro accuses JD Vance of giving 'comfort' to right-wing antisemitism

The Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, is on a book tour promoting his memoir, which highlights his Jewish faith.

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Jan 28 • 8:08 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Convicted sex offender tried to rape a woman in a business, police said. They're searching for other victims

Convicted sex offender arrested for attempted rape inside DTLA business, captured in Skid Row

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Jan 28 • 7:24 PM EST • Business • latimes.com
Plain Talk: 'Politics is noise'

On this Plain Talk, we were joined by outgoing North Dakota House Majority Leader Mike Lefor and Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer.

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Jan 28 • 7:02 PM EST • Politics • inforum.com
‘I touch the future. I teach.’: A science teacher’s quest to honor Christa McAuliffe

Former Goffstown High School science teacher Phil Browne recalls how he tried to preserve McAuliffe’s legacy with his students.

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Jan 28 • 6:11 PM EST • Science • nhpr.org
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 release & trade candidates

Las Vegas Raiders Potential Cut or Trade Candidates in 2026

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Jan 28 • 5:39 PM EST • Sports • silverandblackpride.com
Rick Scott launches video series spotlighting Florida entrepreneurs

'Everything is possible when you work hard.'

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Jan 28 • 5:10 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Newcastle get ‘justice’ after ‘ridiculous’ VAR penalty decision against PSG

Lewis Miley was bafflingly penalised for handling the ball as PSG were given an early spot-kick

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Jan 28 • 4:37 PM EST • Sports • independent.co.uk
Trump's response to Pretti killing upends Second Amendment politics : Here & Now Anytime

Alex Pretti was legally carrying a gun when a federal agent shot and killed him in Minneapolis last weekend. President Trump and other federal officials blamed his death on the fact that he had a gun, but Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser explains why he disagrees.And, after leading immigration operations in Minneapolis, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has returned to his previous job in California. CalMatters investigative reporter Sergio Olmos talks about Bovino’s record in California.

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Jan 28 • 3:57 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Internal review contradicts Trump administration on Alex Pretti shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast

An initial internal review into federal immigration officers’ fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend contradicts the description of the incident by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. We discuss President Trump’s shifting messages on immigration policy and how his administration’s efforts to restrict legal immigration pathways are changing the political environment. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and Lexie Schapitl, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jan 28 • 3:34 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Windows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android

Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform...

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Jan 28 • 1:13 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
NFL Hall of Fame snubs Bill Belichick and sports world is gagged: 'I can't be reading this right'

Sports figures from Patrick Mahomes to LeBron James expressed shock and outrage after news broke that Bill Belichick failed to gain Hall of Fame election on his first ballot.

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Jan 28 • 12:25 PM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Searows: ‘Death in the Business of Whaling’ review

Searows' sophomore album Death in the Business of Whaling is an expertly crafted collection of songs. The album is sure to please fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Ethel Cain or Iron & Wine.

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Jan 28 • 11:52 AM EST • Business • iowapublicradio.org
Manu Ginobili among backers of new planned sports performance project in South Florida

Manu Ginobili is investing in South Florida’s potential with a new venture. The former San Antonio Spurs star is part of a group building the Sports Performance Hub in Homestead, Florida. It’ll be a next-generation sports, education and community development project. It will feature a 10,000-seat stadium for Miami FC, sports training facilities, a basketball facility, a boarding school and more. Groundbreaking is set for March, with plans to open in 2028. Ginobili, along with partners like Riccardo Silva and Juan Sebastian Veron, aims to connect sports training with academics. They believe Miami’s multicultural environment makes it an ideal location.

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Jan 28 • 11:36 AM EST • Sports • nbcmiami.com
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Leadership turmoil returns to Hispanic Silicon Valley business group

For the second time in seven years, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley has found itself embroiled in a leadership dispute that has led to the sudden ouster and replacement of multiple board members.

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Jan 28 • 11:30 AM EST • Business • sanjosespotlight.com
Here's what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health

To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Jan 28 • 10:47 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Women's College Hoops Spotlight: Georgetown Coach Praises 'Best' UConn Team

FOX Sports' Laken Litman breaks down Georgetown coach Darnell Haney's eyebrow-raising comments after UConn throttled his team.

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Jan 28 • 10:23 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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As college sports look more professional, sponsors turn to high school

High school sports, some marketers are finding, can provide brands with national reach and inroads with potential future star athletes.

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As More Founders Aim To Build Billion-Dollar, One-Person Businesses, New Research Points To High-Potential Niches

A new report points to areas where it is possible for solo founders to grow to $1 billion in revenue using AI, blockchain and a global team of freelancers.

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Jan 28 • 9:17 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
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Trump’s Favorite Wedge Issue Has Finally Met Its Match

Riley Gaines definitely doesn’t want you reading this.

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Jan 28 • 9:00 AM EST • Sports • slate.com
Inside the reincarnation of Palo Alto's beloved sports bar

The beloved Stanford spot has a lot of homages to its former version inside.

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Jan 28 • 7:00 AM EST • Sports • sfgate.com
Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto lens

A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in...

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Jan 28 • 6:56 AM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following?

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Jan 28 • 6:47 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Why comedian Katherine Ryan won't make fun of her kids on stage: 'I don't wanna get Brooklyn Beckhamed'

The British-Canadian comedian says she steers clear of making any of her five children the punchline for fearing of stirring up Beckham-style family drama.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Expiration of federal health insurance subsidies: What to know in California

Thousands in California who rely on the state-run health insurance marketplace face premiums that are thousands of dollars higher as federal subsidies expire.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Health • latimes.com
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • gjia.georgetown.edu
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Commentary: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
One Supreme Court Case Is Most Responsible for Our Oligarchy. It’s Not the One You Think.

Whether or not money is the root of all evil, the root of our current American oligarchy is a single Supreme Court case.

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Jan 28 • 5:45 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
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PlayStation Plus Free Games For February 2026 Revealed

Here's the list of free games that PS Plus subscribers can claim in February 2026.

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Jan 28 • 3:33 AM EST • Technology • gamespot.com
How scientists predict big winter storms : Short Wave

This past weekend, Winter Storm Fern struck the States. Sleet, snow and ice battered Americans all the way from New Mexico to New York. Scientists predicted its arrival in mid-January, and in anticipation of the storm, more than 20 state governors issued emergency declarations. But how did scientists know so much, so early, about the approaching storm? NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher says it has to do with our weather models… and the data we put into them. Which begs the question: Will we continue to invest in them?Interested in more science behind the weather? Check out our episodes on better storm prediction in the tropics and how the Santa Ana winds impact the fire season this time of year. Have a question we haven’t covered? Email us at shortwave@npr.org. We’d love to consider it for a future episode! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by our showrunner Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones and Rebecca Hersher checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez. News clips were from CBS Boston, Fox Weather, Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, and PBS Newshour.

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Jan 28 • 3:00 AM EST • Science • npr.org
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Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political. : It's Been a Minute

How do romantic tropes and fantasies impact how you understand politics?You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.Brittany is joined by Netta Baker, Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.

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Jan 28 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Is Teladoc Health (TDOC) A Potential Opportunity After Prolonged Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Teladoc Health at around US$5.91 is a bargain or a value trap, this breakdown is designed to give you a clear, structured view of where the stock stands today. The share price has retreated recently, with a 2.6% decline over the last 7 days, a 17.0% decline over 30 days, a 16.2% decline year to date, and a 43.8% decline over the past year, on top of a much larger 79.9% decline over 3 years and 97.8% over 5 years. Recent coverage around Teladoc Health has focused...

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Jan 28 • 1:11 AM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover

The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online.

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Jan 28 • 12:01 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 28, 2026, puzzle No. 492

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Jan 28 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Norfolk’s Pagoda is a “gem.” Local entrepreneurs say doing business there was a nightmare.

The crux of tensions between business owners and the foundation that runs the Pagoda is the question of what the property is, and should be, to the city of Norfolk.

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Jan 27 • 6:28 PM EST • Business • whro.org
‘Out of Bounds: The Sports Betting Boom’ Review: Gambling on Every Game

A documentary on Vice highlights the serious risks and potential for scandal that have come with the rise of the sports-wagering industry.

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Jan 27 • 5:26 PM EST • Sports • wsj.com
'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving

'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.

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Jan 27 • 4:22 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast

Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jan 27 • 4:04 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far.

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Jan 27 • 2:03 PM EST • Science • latimes.com
Make Aviation Great Again: Donald Trump airport flies through first Senate stop

POTUS could provide the portal to the friendly skies in South Florida if this preemption bill passes.

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Jan 27 • 1:50 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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Clawdbot sheds skin to become Moltbot, can't slough off security issues

: The massively hyped agentic personal assistant has security experts wondering why anyone would install it

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Jan 27 • 1:45 PM EST • Technology • theregister.com
VCU Health employee placed on leave after videos suggest harming ICE agents

VCU Health placed an employee on leave after videos surfaced showing her suggesting ways to harm ICE agents through injections and poisoning.

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Jan 27 • 12:40 PM EST • Health • wtvr.com
Exynos 2700 Gets Spotted In New Benchmark Listing With A Unique ‘4 + 1 + 4 + 1’ CPU Cluster; Tipster Claims That Cores From Different Generations Are Mixed And Tested

The score obtained by the Exynos 2700 on Geekbench 6 is meaningless, as tipster claims that the benchmark leak signifies Samsung’s CPU design strategy

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Jan 27 • 10:57 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Viral AI Sidekick ‘Clawdbot’ Changes Name To ‘Moltbot’ And Sheds Its Old Skin

Nnew AI viral sensation changes its name to Moltbot after Anthropic flagged potential trademark confusion

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Jan 27 • 10:15 AM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Key Cowboys Coach Could Leave To Join Steelers' Mike McCarthy

A pivotal Cowboys coach interviews for a promotion with the Steelers, potentially reuniting with a former Dallas leader on Pittsburgh's offensive staff.

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Jan 27 • 9:42 AM EST • Sports • roundtable.io
Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it

It's never been easier to bet on sports. And polls show the majority of American men are involved in sports betting. To learn more, we want to hear from you about your betting experiences.

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Jan 27 • 9:05 AM EST • Sports • npr.org
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Seeing yearly rise in members, Choice Health and Fitness not expected to be impacted by Altru Sports Complex

Total membership revenue at Choice has increased from $1,653,086 in 2021 to $2,205,903 in 2025.

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Jan 27 • 7:37 AM EST • Sports • grandforksherald.com
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Pitt business and education programs rank among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

The University’s part-time MBA earned a top 35 ranking, while the School of Education leapt 45 spots to crack the top 100 in graduate education.

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Jan 27 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • pittwire.pitt.edu
Open enrollment in Virginia's health insurance marketplace is lagging

Friday is the last day to enroll in state-offered plans or change your coverage.

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Jan 27 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • vpm.org
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses

A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech on college campuses.

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Jan 27 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • wusf.org
Online Graduate Business Programs Rank Among the Nation’s Elite

Five programs in the Naveen Jindal School of Management earned top-10 spots in their respective categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Program rankings. The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas strengthened its reputation as one of the nation’s leading schools for online graduate business […]

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Jan 27 • 4:00 AM EST • Business • news.utdallas.edu
Analysis: Twice within a week, Trump is forced to tone down big second-term power grabs

Even President Donald Trump’s push for total, unchecked power may struggle to overcome the potent combination of political reality and moral outrage.

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Jan 27 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 27, 2026, puzzle No. 491

Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

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Jan 27 • 12:00 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Zipps Sports Grill raided as federal authorities serve search warrants across metro Phoenix

Federal authorities say more than a dozen search warrants were served Monday in metro Phoenix in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation.

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Jan 26 • 10:32 PM EST • Sports • kjzz.org
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who made the best deal?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which traded pitcher was the best deal for the Cubs.

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Jan 26 • 10:30 PM EST • Sports • bleedcubbieblue.com
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You've Never Heard of

When crossing the pond to Europe, there are a wide range of airline options. But some fly a bit more under the radar, as it were.

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Jan 26 • 9:08 PM EST • Business • afar.com
Sundance beguiles with sex comedies as distributors circle

Movies such as Olivia Wilde's "The Invite" and the Iliza Shlesinger-starring "Chasing Summer" steer the fest toward chucklesome ground as news of deals build.

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Jan 26 • 7:37 PM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Chemo treatments canceled amid Kaiser Permanente health care workers strike

Lakeside woman with stage 4 breast cancer had treatment canceled, then restored after advocating with doctors.

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Jan 26 • 7:15 PM EST • Health • 10news.com
Homeland Security investigating all Zipps Sports Grill locations in the Valley

Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating all Zipps Sports Grill restaurants.

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Jan 26 • 6:51 PM EST • Sports • abc15.com
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Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold

Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.

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Jan 26 • 5:37 PM EST • Health • latimes.com
Does Alex Pretti’s death mark a turning point for Trump? : The NPR Politics Podcast

The fatal shooting by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an intensive care unit nurse at the VA, escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis and prompted bipartisan calls for investigation. We discuss whether the incident could mark a turning point for the president.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Jan 26 • 4:54 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster'

Chris Madel — a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota — has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.

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Jan 26 • 4:43 PM EST • Politics • npr.org
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A New Way to Flirt: Dazzle Potential Mates With Patterns Invisible to Humans

Cuttlefish attract prospective sexual partners by creating a pattern on their skin, based on the orientation of light waves.

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Jan 26 • 3:00 PM EST • Technology • nytimes.com
A New Way to Flirt: Dazzle Potential Mates With Patterns Invisible to Humans

Cuttlefish attract prospective sexual partners by creating a pattern on their skin, based on the orientation of light waves.

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Jan 26 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • nytimes.com
Another shutdown appears likely after Minnesota shooting prompts revolt by Democrats

The standoff has also revealed fractures among GOP lawmakers, who have called for a federal and state investigation into the shooting and congressional hearings.

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Jan 26 • 2:32 PM EST • Politics • latimes.com
THE WEEK OF JAN 26, 2026

- Science funded as partial shutdown looms - House considers quantum science - Scientists oppose Trump’s Greenland push

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Jan 26 • 1:03 PM EST • Science • aip.org
PaleyFest L.A. 2026 to reunite 'Charlie's Angels' actors for 50th anniversary

The 2026 PaleyFest lineup includes a 50th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking series 'Charlie's Angels,' along with panels on hit shows like 'The Pitt' and 'Pluribus.'

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Jan 26 • 10:30 AM EST • Entertainment • latimes.com
Inclusive Health Data Hub

The Inclusive Health Data Hub brings together key health data that reflects Special Olympics Health work and impact from the past 30 years. This page was created to make Special Olympics Health data easier to find, understand, share, and use over time.

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Jan 26 • 10:03 AM EST • Health • specialolympics.org
The Sports Rapport

Welcome to The Sports Rapport. We explore the teams, athletes, and stories that shape sports across Vermont, from major matchups to niche, local pursuits. Guided by host Mitch Wertlieb and fueled by many voices, we dig into what sports mean to Vermonters in a way that feels accessible, human, and alive.Whether you’re a diehard fan or just sports-curious, this is a place to pull up a chair and join the conversation! Join us live on YouTube every Monday at 2 p.m. for lively conversation and thoughtful storytelling, all with the depth and curiosity you expect from Vermont Public. Subscribe on YouTube, listen wherever you get your podcasts or tune in on the radio Monday nights at 8.

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Jan 26 • 9:01 AM EST • Sports • vermontpublic.org
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American slider, US federation seek extra skeleton spot in Games after qualification controversy

Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender says she should have been going to the 2026 Olympics in Italy next month. As a veteran of five Winter Games from 2006 to 2022, sliding in Turin, Vancouver, Sochi, PyeongChang and Beijing, the American would have made history by competing in a sixth.

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Jan 26 • 7:51 AM EST • Sports • cnn.com
Prep talk: St. Monica Academy enjoys huge turnaround under new girls' basketball coach

Veteran coach Vic Karapetian has St. Monica Academy girls' basketball at 15-3 this season.

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Jan 26 • 7:30 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
‘The most stressful TV experience on record’: Alex Honnold and the rise of potential death as live entertainment

Witnessing the free climber’s ascent of the Taipei 101 without ropes on Skyscraper Live was an astonishing experience. But beneath panicked viewers’ sweaty palms, there was a queasy truth about the future of television

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Jan 26 • 7:19 AM EST • Entertainment • theguardian.com
'This is a problem!' Children's entertainment performer takes Meta to court; story gains worldwide attention

She calls herself the little lady in Cleveland, but finds herself in a big fight against the social media giant that runs Facebook and Instagram. News 5 was in the courtroom.

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Jan 26 • 7:06 AM EST • Entertainment • news5cleveland.com
I Spent Years Working a Stressful Job in Exchange for a Life-Changing Amount of Money. Then Everything Came Crashing Down.

I'm still so bitter.

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Jan 26 • 6:00 AM EST • Technology • slate.com