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Shreveport student honored as top 300 scholar in Science Talent Search
Maya Trutschl of Caddo Parish Magnet High School was awarded for her project, 'Automated Pressure Injury Risk Prediction and Prevention: Clinical Validation Study,' in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, which recognizes 300 scholars from 826 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries.
Regeneron Science Talent Search: 33 Long Island students named semifinalists
The number of winners is an historic low for the Island but still higher than any other region in the United States.
Foulkes builds her R.I. gubernatorial campaign team as the election year begins
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes has kept a low profile since launching her second campaign for Rhode Island governor in September, but the Democrat is staffing up as the election year begins.
New York Republicans to hold 2026 nominating convention on Long Island
The race for governor is the big contest in New York that voters will decide.
Why Trump’s Greenland play makes no national security sense
CNN’s Jim Sciutto breaks down two treaties that protect Greenland as President Trump is “discussing a range of options” to acquire the island, according to the White House, and making clear that using the US military is not off the table.
Pigs have been island hopping for 50,000 years
With human help, the mammals can defy 'the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries.'
Island sports took center stage - The Martha's Vineyard Times
This article is a part of 12-piece series for The Times’ 2025 “Year in Review.” We upped our Island-wide and high school sports coverage at The Times this year with a new monthly newsletter, the MV Sportsletter, and there was no shortage of players and teams to write about. The highlight of our coverage was […]
‘Chief of War’ and Fiji tribute cap memorable year for entertainment
A groundbreaking historical drama set during the epic power struggle to unify the Hawaiian islands; a record-breaking concert at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell; a spotlight on island playwrights; and the return of the Blaisdell Concert Hall as a major performance venue after a $10 million improvement project are among the most memorable entertainment events of 2025.
Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines
Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines. According to multiple reports on Reddit, the Duolingo app has been displaying an ad for a "Super offer," which is Duolingo's paid subscription option. Apple's guidelines for Live Activity state that the feature cannot be used to display ads or promotions.
Scientists Find a Never-Before-Seen Animal Living in the Great Salt Lake
Utah biologists have characterized D. woaabi, the first of two nematode species recently discovered in the lake’s microbialites.
The 8 biggest business stories to watch in Rhode Island in 2026
Hasbro is fleeing for Boston, two hospitals are on the brink, and Brown’s president is expected to face more pressure.
Long Island's Peter Schwartz delivers WFAN's final 'sports flash' in...
Sports updates have gone radio silent on WFAN — and a seasoned Long Islander had the honor of closing out the station’s decades-long historic chapter.
New York Islanders 2025 in Review: Mid-decade sea change
The calendar year 2025 for the New York Islanders comes to a close in a jarringly different state compared to one year ago. Instead of being a drifting, dull team guided by a GM that seemed…stuck in neutral, they are now a more entertaining (if risky) team, with new life, in the thick of a […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On Leak Reveals A Massive New Camera Island Design
New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on leak reveals a problematic camera island redesign. Check out Galaxy S26 Ultra OnLeaks dummy unit photos here.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks: Bold Design Changes Revealed
Galaxy S26 Ultra dummy leaks reveal a Fold-style camera island, rounded corners, S Pen retention, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power.
A Carriage House Reimagined for Work and Play
The designers John and Christine Gachot bought a retreat on Shelter Island, N.Y., and turned a carriage house on the property into a studio and recreation room.
Beloved Lynchburg business, Easter Island, closes its doors
A beloved shop in Lynchburg has officially closed its doors.
Earth’s worst extinction was followed by a shockingly fast ocean comeback
A spectacular fossil trove on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen shows that marine life made a stunning comeback after Earth’s greatest extinction. Tens of thousands of fossils reveal fully aquatic reptiles and complex food chains thriving just three million years later. Some predators grew over five meters long, challenging the idea of a slow, step-by-step recovery. The find rewrites the early history of ocean ecosystems.
67 weird phrases that defined British politics in 2025
From “driving the DLR” to “island of strangers,” Westminster was hit by a tidal wave of strange terminology this year.
New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science
The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.
Staten Island owner of plumbing and HVAC business is recognized for positive attitude, leading by example
For his accomplishments, Eric Campione is being honored with a Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award, which he will receive in the Established Businessperson category.
Islanders Back-to-Back: Smurfs shutout, Sorokin IR, Horvat back
The Islanders had a lot of developments coming out of the holiday break to shut out the Rangers again. Injury updates and a return, plus more Hogberg presence while Ilya Sorokin recovers. They’re back at it tonight in Columbus for a 5 p.m. start. Quick turnaround, hopefully not a letdown. Islanders News Elsewhere Sooo many […]
How will RI be different in 2050? Prognosis for improving health care
Rhode Island’s health care system faces many challenges. Can the state overcome them by 2050?
Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls after Kenembeni's 21-point showing
Nicholls visits the Texas A&M-CC Islanders after Marie Kenembeni scored 21 points in the Colonels' 70-47 victory over the Houston Christian Huskies
Islanders News: Having the Rangers for dinner
The Islanders and 25 other teams across the NHL return to action today and tonight (6 p.m. start for the Isles) as the league emerges from the holiday break, welcomed by a blanket of snow. It wouldn’t be the holidays without at least one visit from your awkward, overbearing relatives with an inflated sense of […]
Lincoln boys basketball cruises past Cumberland Friday, 58-47
Lincoln remained undefeated Friday with a 58-47 victory against Cumberland in their opening game of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island Holiday Tournament.
Hilton Head community swarms to support family that lost home, had business damaged in a matter of hours
For nearly 16 years, Delisheeyo on Hilton Head Island has been serving frozen yogurt to its customers. That was almost taken away when someone ran through their business, and then just hours later, an unexpected electrical fire destroyed the owner’s house.
M&T Bank discusses business banking trends, 2026 economic outlook
Shannon Lazare, business banking market manager for New Jersey, New York City, and Long Island at M&T Bank, discusses the shifting economic conditions outlook for 2026.
Islanders' Resurgence: Hope and Talent on Long Island
With the 2025 Christmas break underway, the New York Islanders hold onto the third spot in the Metropolitan Division. In […]
High school girls hockey All-Star game highlights growth of the sport on Long Island
"It's such a great thing for women's hockey," Zoe Varkaris said. "It's taken a while to get this far."
Kilauea volcano eruption increases visitors, boosts business for Hawaii Island
Kilauea's eruption has caused an 11% rise in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visits, increasing last-minute bookings and local business traffic.
Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies to raise health insurance costs for thousands
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.
Michele Gallagher: Quiet lessons on resilience from Rhode Island women business leaders
Over the course of the last ten months, we’ve been introduced to some inspiring women in this “Voices of Rhode Island Women” series. With every interview, I have been impressed about how intrepid, passionate and resilient these women leaders are. They don’t just show up for work every day, they show up and stand up, […]
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shrank but didn’t disappear, revealing unexpected similarities to parasites like malaria. Some island species even reproduce without sex, cloning themselves to colonize new habitats. This strange survival strategy comes with risks, leaving the plant highly vulnerable to habitat loss.
Canucks 4 (EN), Islanders 1: Nothing doing
The Islanders’ five-game home win streak ended with a very forgettable performance against the Vancouver Canucks, who swept their visit to the metro area and moved to a perfect 3-0 in the post-Quinn Hughes era. After the Isles finally got on the board with Ilya Sorokin pulled with over five minutes to go, Kiefer Sherwood […]
Popular Tybee Island eatery fails health inspection
A popular breakfast diner on Tybee Island scored a 57 in a routine Georgia Department of Public Health restaurant health inspection last week.
Apple TV teases new horror-comedy series set in New England
The horror-comedy series is about a supposedly cursed small island community. Here's what we know about it.
NYC ‘science of reading’ initiative: How a Staten Island school is leading the way
A 10-hour course for educators creates a common language for teaching phonemic awareness across all grade levels.
Ancient burrowing bees made their nests in the tooth cavities and vertebrae of dead rodents, scientists discover
Scientists made a unique discovery in a cave on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola: dozens of fossilized bee nests inside rodent bones that were deposited by owls thousands of years ago.
iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID
Next year's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will be moved to the top-left corner of the screen, according to a new report from The Information's Wayne Ma and Qianer Liu. As a result of these changes, the report said the iPhone 18 Pro models will not have a pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout at the top of the screen. Nevertheless, the devices will look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, the report said.
I’ve been waiting years for Animal Crossing’s best new features
Update 3.0 is for the decorators.
Nantucket High School Students Dive into Real-World Science at Marine…
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Chincoteague Island featured in Business View Magazine
Chincoteague has been featured in Business View Magazine as part of the publication’s ongoing series highlighting economic growth and best practices in cities and towns across North America. The feature is based on an in-depth interview between Chincoteague Mayor Denise Bowden and Business View Magazine Editor-in-Chief Karen Surca, focusing on how the island community balances tourism-driven prosperity with long-term sustainability ... Read More
Taiwan Reels From Political Faceoff Between President, Opponents
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has escalated his rhetoric against opposition parties by accusing them of abusing their legislative power, as the island descends into partisan strife after a clash over fiscal spending.
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold Billy Joel symposium
Billy Joel is going to be the subject of a new symposium at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall […]
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold Billy Joel symposium
Billy Joel is going to be the subject of a new symposium at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, New York.According to the description, the June conference will be “devoted to the music, lyrics, themes, and cultural impact of Billy Joel.” It will feature scholars, critics, musicians and more, offering “critical analysis of Joel’s artistry, life, and legacy.”“Joel’s body of work offers a unique lens through which to explore popular music, regional identity, and Ame
Analysis: Two mass shootings many time zones apart shatter communities and expose fraught politics
At about 4:20 p.m. on a cold Rhode Island Saturday, a message from Brown University flashed up on cellphones all over campus — everyone should run or take cover from an active shooter.
“The Bus” Keeps Rolling – Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2
The Carolina Hurricanes won their third straight shootout game as they outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2 on Sunday night at the Lenovo Center. The win allowed Carolina to sweep the back-to-back and home-and-home series. The Canes now have a 21-9-2 record as they sit three points ahead of the second place New York Islanders in […]
WATCH: Trump addresses deadly attacks in Syria, Australia and Rhode Island at Christmas reception
As he arrived at the White House's Christmas reception, Trump paid tribute to those killed and injured in the three attacks.
Washington Twp. business owner is an immigrant whose family won a lottery to come to the U.S.
The journey from his birthplace in the island country of Fiji to becoming a business owner in Washington Twp. was decades long for Ashwin Narayan.
‘We are dying’: Cuba sinks into a health crisis amid medicine shortages and misdiagnosis
Hospitals are overwhelmed and fatalities are soaring. The island is suffering from combined viruses that include dengue, chikungunya, Oropouche and other respiratory diseases
Cows forgotten on an island survived alone for 130 years — their story fascinates scientists - Futura-Sciences
In the late 19th century, a small group of cattle was left behind on Amsterdam Island, a remote spot in the subantarctic region. Against the odds, the herd survived and adapted to the island’s harsh ... Read more
Islanders Gameday News: Here come the Ducks
They’re not your father’s Ducks! Or at least not your older brother’s Ducks, or something. Tonight the Islanders host a Fairly Strong Ducks of Anaheim team that is first in its division at a very respectable 19-10-1. After years of “very tough negotiator” Pat Verbeek at the helm, it seems he just needed to hire […]
'Best player in the Channel Islands' prepares for landmark game
'The best player in the Channel Islands' - Charlton Gauvain - prepares for his 200th game for Guernsey FC.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Elise Stefanik in Republican primary
Blakeman, who has cast himself as a bulwark against the liberal policies of urban Democrats, criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul as a “failure" in an appearance on the Fox News “Fox and Friends” show.
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says he learned a lesson from a visit to Epstein's island: 'Note to self, Google before going'
Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn cofounder, said he visited Epstein's island as part of his work fundraising for MIT.
iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID
Apple is actively testing under-screen Face ID for next year's iPhone 18 Pro models using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display, claims a Chinese leaker. According to "Smart Pikachu," a Weibo account that has previously shared accurate supply-chain details on Chinese Android hardware, Apple is testing the special glass as a way to let the TrueDepth system's infrared sensors pass through the panel without distortion.
Tiempo: Ideal School of Allied Health Care on Long Island mentors next generation of caregivers
The Ideal School of Allied Health Care on Long Island prepares people for jobs like medical assistants and much more.
Highlights: Hero World Challenge, Final Round
Watch highlights from the final round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on New Providence Island in The Bahamas.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center hosts Whale Week to educate about endangered North Atlantic right whales
Conservationists continue working to ensure the species doesn’t disappear forever as the whales face ongoing threats in their critical habitat areas.
Senyar Swamps Sumatra
A rare tropical cyclone dropped torrential rains on the Indonesian island, fueling extensive and destructive floods.
'It puts us on an island' | Covington gets $750k for business advocacy during major bridge projects
Covington Mayor Ron Washington announced on Thursday the city will receive $750,000 to use over the next five years for bolstering local businesses during two major bridge construction projects.
'We're adding possibilities' MUSC Health Opens Phase 3 of West Ashley Medical Pavilion
WCIV ABC News 4, Charleston, South Carolina provides coverage of local and national news, sports, weather and community events in the region, including North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Rantowles, Cottageville, St George, Moncks Corner, Jacksonboro, Ravenel, Cottageville, Walterboro, Sullivans Island, Dewees Island and Folly Beach.
URI chemistry professor receives National Science Foundation grant for nanotechnology study
KINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. 4, 2025 – Jason Dwyer’s longstanding nanotechnology work at the University of Rhode Island has reached another critical stage with him receiving a substantial six-figure grant from the National Science Foundation. Dwyer, a professor of chemistry and associate dean for research and graduate studies in URI’s College of Arts and Sciences, […]
Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert cancels 2D pixel art Zelda-like RPG after struggling to secure funding
Ron Gilbert has called time on his previously teased but largely under the radar RPG.
‘Love Island’ & ‘The Traitors’ Star Ekin-Su Culculoglu Signs With WME & Atlas
Ekin-Su Culculoglu has signed with WME & Atlas, she has appeared on 'Love Island' and 'The Traitors'.
After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death
Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, “Eat the Rich” philosophy.
Mathieu Darche already staring down a pivotal Islanders crossroads
Game 26 of the Islanders’ season was typical, insofar as it told us little about the Islanders that we did not already know.