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New ChristianaCare collab aims to tackle health care gaps in lower Delaware
ChristianaCare, Bayhealth and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine are partnering to tackle health inequities in lower Delaware.
Kathy Hochul's health care push runs into GOP wall
The Democratic governor has been trying to enlist the help of House Republicans to ensure people with low incomes and noncitizens can keep coverage.
New Tracks: My first attempt at model railroading storytelling
OK, here we go with my part of the challenge I gave you last month. Keep in mind this is my first attempt at being a model railroad storyteller and
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
'GoT' Siblings Kit Harington and Sophie Turner Gag During 'The Dreadful' On-Screen Kiss (Exclusive)
MSG Sports to Explore Split of New York Knicks and Rangers
MSG Sports said it would explore a plan to separate the New York Knicks and New York Rangers through a tax-free spin-off. The move could unlock billions of dollars in value for shareholders.
Galaxy phones are suddenly getting Google Play system updates again
Google’s Play system updates haven’t touched Samsung Galaxy devices in some time, dating back to mid-2025. According to more than...
NASA’s Hubble Identifies One of Darkest Known Galaxies
Hubble identified a rare dark galaxy — a low-surface-brightness galaxy dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars.
Employer health coverage strains families in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas families spend nearly 10% of income on employer coverage, slightly more than Missouri households.
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast: Episodes | WNYC Studios
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
Business Restructuring Review
In This Issue: The Year in Bankruptcy: 2025 A brief chronicle of the year's notable developments in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring, including business bankruptcy filings, significant court rulings, and legislative developments. [read more …] U.S. Bankruptcy Court Denies Chapter 15 Recognition of Maltese Liquidation Absent Evidence of Meaningful Activities Supporting Finding of COMI or Establishment in Malta In In re Geden Holdings, Ltd., No. 25-90138, 2025 WL 2484883 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Aug. 28, 2025), stay pending appeal denied, No. 25-90138, 2026 WL 97993 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Jan. 13, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that, for purposes of recognition under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, although a foreign debtor may have had its center of main interests ("COMI") or an establishment in Malta when a liquidation proceeding was commenced for it in a Maltese court in 2017, the absence of any meaningful activity by the debtor's liquidator from that time until the liquidator filed a chapter 15 petition in the United States more than five years later meant that the debtor had neither a COMI nor an establishment in Malta on the chapter 15 petition date. The court accordingly denied the petition for recognition. [read more …] The Ninth Circuit's Expansive Reading of "Financial Accommodations" that Cannot Be Assumed or Assigned in Bankruptcy It is generally well understood that agreements to extend credit or provide financing to a debtor cannot be assumed or assigned in bankruptcy. Even so, the provision of the Bankruptcy Code that precludes assumption or assignment—section 365(c)(2)—also extends to "financial accommodations," a term that is not defined in the Bankruptcy Code and has been the subject of relatively few bankruptcy and appellate court rulings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit examined the meaning of the term in In re Svenhard's Swedish Bakery, 154 F.4th 1100 (9th Cir. 2025). The court of appeals ruled that a deeply discounted settlement of pension plan withdrawal liability is a "financial accommodation" that cannot be assumed or assigned, thereby extending the reach of section 365(c)(2) well beyond conventional lending arrangements. [read more …] Pennsylvania District Court Applies "Hypothetical Test" in Determining that Patent License Agreement Is Assignable in Bankruptcy In Crivella Holdings Ltd. v. Mesearch Media Technologies Ltd., No. 2:25-cv-333, 2025 WL 2443400 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 25, 2025), the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling denying a software licensor's motion for relief from the automatic stay to terminate the license agreement. The court found the license was assumable in bankruptcy under the Third Circuit's hypothetical test as a result of language in the agreement stating that it could be assigned to a "successor in interest" of the debtor without the licensor's further consent, thereby overriding federal patent law's general prohibition against the assignment of patents. [read more …] New York Bankruptcy Court Denies Motion to Terminate Chapter 15 Recognition and Dismiss Chapter 15 Case In In re Oi S.A., No. 23-10193 (LGB), 2025 WL 2806591 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2025), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York considered whether chapter 15 recognition of a debtor's Brazilian restructuring proceeding should be terminated and the case dismissed due to the debtors' financial deterioration and inability to satisfy its restructuring plan obligations after entry of the recognition order. The court denied the motion, concluding that recognition of the Brazilian proceeding and a court-approved restructuring plan for the debtors should not be terminated under section 1519(d) of the Bankruptcy Code—according to the court, the sole authority for revocation of chapter 15 recognition—because, among other things, the restructuring proceeding was still pending, the debtors might still need relief authorized under chapter 15, and the debtors' prospects for reorganizing under a hypothetical chapter 11 case were uncertain at best. It also found that no provision of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes the dismissal of a chapter 15 case. [read more …] Newsworthy Effective January 1, 2026, Jones Day welcomed Isel M. Perez (Miami), Andrew M. Butler (New York), Sid Pepels (Amsterdam), and Anna C. Bretting (Munich) to the partnership in the Business Restructuring & Reorganization Practice. Sid Pepels (Amsterdam) has been nominated for the Future Leader Award by the Global Restructuring Review, an organization that acknowledges and honors excellence within the global restructuring and insolvency sector. This award is designed to recognize exceptional contributions made by both individuals and firms in the field. The 2026 edition of Chambers UK recognized Ben Larkin (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency and Adam R. Brown (London) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation. The 2026 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked Roger Dobson (Sydney) in the practice area Restructuring/Insolvency. An article written by Corinne Ball (New York) titled "Backstop Fees for Lenders in Chapter 11 Plans: Absent Market Test, Equality of Treatment Now Required in Fifth Circuit After 'ConvergeOne'" was published on November 12, 2025, in the New York Law Journal. An article written by Oliver S. Zeltner (Houston) titled "Delaware Bankruptcy Court: No Legal Authority for Chapter 11 Plan Gatekeeping Provision" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Daniel J. Merrett (Atlanta) titled "First Impressions: Eleventh Circuit Rules that Annulment of Automatic Stay Does Not Violate U.S. Supreme Court's Prohibition of Nunc Pro Tunc Orders" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Genna Ghaul (New York) titled "Iowa District Court: Avoidance Claims Cannot Be Encumbered by Pre-Bankruptcy Liens" was published on November 20, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. An article written by Dan T. Moss (Washington/New York), Corinne Ball (New York), David S. Torborg (Washington), and Ben Rosenblum (New York) titled "New York Bankruptcy Court Rejects Challenge to Barnet Rule Permitting Foreign Debtors to Obtain Chapter 15 Recognition With Only Minimal U.S. Assets" was published on November 21, 2025, by Lexis Practical Guidance. The M&A Advisor has recognized the Silvergate Capital Corporation Bankruptcy case as the Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (over $5 billion) during its 20th Annual Turnaround Awards. Jones Day is listed among the professionals for the representation of Exploration Capital, which was led by Joshua M. Mester (Los Angeles). Lawyer Spotlight: Sid Pepels Sid Pepels, a partner in Jones Day's Amsterdam Office, litigates and advises clients on commercial and international insolvency matters, with a focus on complex restructurings and insolvencies. He has advised and litigated high-profile cases, including: the cross-border WHOA (Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord) proceedings concerning Vroon Group and Diebold Nixdorf; proceedings on behalf of expropriated SNS Reaal bond holders against the Dutch State; the bankruptcy of Intertoys, the leading Dutch toys retailer; the restructuring of Oi, the Dutch finance vehicle of the Brazilian telecom giant; and Blokker, the leading Dutch home appliances retailer. Sid holds a Ph.D. in European insolvency law and regularly publishes in academic journals on topics of cross-border insolvency. He has been recognized in The Legal 500 Netherlands and was noted by his peers for being client-minded and a creative thinker with a "strong grasp of the law and strong interpersonal skills." Sid was also nominated for the "Future Leader" award at the Global Restructuring Review Awards 2025. He is a board member for the Netherlands Association for Comparative and International Insolvency Law and a NextGen member of the International Insolvency Institute.
NASA Captures an Extremely Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon Above the Pacific - Futura-Sciences
However, these aren’t actually rainbows but a phenomenon known as “glory.” It’s an optical event often spotted from airplanes, caused by the refraction of sunlight on the water droplets that make up the clouds. In reality, there is a single glory, stretching about 480 kilometers, consisting of two multicolored edges....
Scientists may have just solved one of the strangest mysteries of Greenland’s ice sheet
Below the surface, Greenland’s ice appears to be churning up, a process one scientist described as akin to a “boiling pot of pasta”
Goldman Sachs scraps DEI criteria for its board as the business case for boardroom diversity only grows more compelling
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OPINION: Discussing politics in the classroom shouldn’t feel unsafe
I’ve never been one to shy away from a debate or hold back my thoughts. I approach conversations with confidence and have always felt comfortable expressing my beliefs and opinions openly. Valuing open discussion is always important. But when it comes to politics in the classroom, I often don’t f
I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI – and it only took 20 minutes
I found a way to make AI tell you lies – and I'm not the only one.
State public-option health plans expand but can't fill gaps left by federal changes
Nevada recently became the third state to offer one of the plans on the ACA marketplaces. They're intended to be a cheaper insurance option but so far they make only a marginal difference in price.
What is Amazon building at its Cortana fulfillment center?
The online retail giant is building an office in the parking lot of its 9001 Cortana Place fulfillment center.
BPG Sports expands reach with Sports at the Beach near Georgetown
BPG Sports entered into a 15-year management agreement for the Sports at the Beach facility near Georgetown. Here's what that means for the facility.
Key business group backs Ashley Moody for Senate
Moody is currently the only Republican running for the Senate seat, but 3 Democrats are ready for battle.
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal Weight on Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC), Cites Margin Expansion
Phibro Animal Health Corporation (NASDAQ:PAHC) is among the 7 Cheap Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. The seventh stock on our list of cheap pharmaceutical stocks is Phibro Animal Health Corporation (NASDAQ:PAHC). TheFly reported on February 6 that Morgan Stanley increased its price target on PAHC to $49 from $45 and maintained an Equal Weight rating. […]
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The Foxborough Select Board has yet to approve the entertainment license for this summer’s World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, citing financial concerns.
Hollywood celebrities only complain about ICE to ‘score political points’ with liberals, political commentator says
Political commentator Priya Patel and 'Emily Saves America' show host Emily Wilson discuss Hollywood celebrities criticizing I.C.E. and the media omitting reports that the alleged Rhode Island shooter was transgender on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Palo Alto CEO says AI isn’t great for business, yet
: Sees little enterprise AI adoption other than coding assistants, buys Koi for what comes next
Morgan Stanley raises its price target on Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) to $135 and maintains an overweight rating
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) is among the 11 Best Entertainment Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street. On February 13, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR) to $135 from $105 and maintained an Overweight rating, citing stronger-than-expected results from The Wizard of Oz. The firm said the performance lifts […]
Fewer Oregon babies getting hepatitis B vaccine, new state data shows
State officials say declining vaccination rates could reverse decades of progress against the highly infectious liver disease.
Google Home now lets you delete pre-made routines, improves clip downloads on web
For the third update in a row, Google Home is improving automations. Google has a trio of new features and changes...
Former Steelers wide receiver retires at 33 years old
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Robert Woods announced his retirement from the NFL after signing a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
We’re launching the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science.
AI isn’t just helping people solve problems faster, it’s unlocking new possibilities for discovery and scalability. To support organizations at the forefront of scientif…
Politicians remember trailblazing Sen. Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female state senator
Gordly died on Monday. She had just turned 79.
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN MORGAN STANLEY'S TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM CONFERENCE 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that Joe Berchtold, Live Nation...
NANO Nuclear Reports Q1 FY 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Management to hold webcast today at 5:00 pm EasternNew York, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NA...
Benfica vs Real Madrid delayed for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr incident with Gianluca Prestianni
Real Madrids Champions League knockout play-off tie at Benfica was delayed for 10 minutes after Vinicius Jr initially refused to play on following a comment made to him by Benficas Gianluca Prestianni.
Cultivate Lancaster names director, plans mentorship program for small businesses
Cultivate Lancaster, a Lancaster-based nonprofit that’s relaunching with new services for small businesses, has hired Catherine Bonser as its first director.
With health a top priority, Mets to ease Robert into spring games
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- To be clear, Luis Robert Jr. is not hurt. Yet Robert, the Mets’ new center fielder, has been sidelined often in his career -- the casualty of hip, wrist, knee, hip (again), hamstring, hamstring (again) and other injuries over his last five seasons with the
February 19 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
Feb. 19: Road Dog Revue, 6:30 p.m., Empress Marquee Club, 324 Virginia St., Vallejo. Feb. 20: Family Storytime, 10 a.m., Vallejo Springstowne Library, 1003 Oakwood Ave., Vallejo. Feb. 20: Barefoot …
FanDuel Sports, which broadcasts Bucks games, to close Brookfield office
The era of FanDuel Sports Network in Wisconsin has an end date of April 14 when Main Street Sports Group plans to end its presence in the state.
What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Democrats see Maine as one of their best chances to flip a Republican senate seat in this autumn's midterm elections. We look at Democrats vying to replace Sen. Susan Collins, as well as Collins' chances at winning another term in office.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Maine Public correspondent Kevin Miller.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & 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.
Harrisburg bar, entertainment venue closes for good
In a Facebook post, the owners said they were unable to agree with city officials to pay “outstanding” entertainment taxes.
Son of rock superstar to bring legacy act to Hershey
The performance pays tribute to the beloved classic rock group.
Groups sue over Trump effort to ‘erase’ history, science in national parks
The coalition behind the lawsuit argues the litany of alterations, or potential changes, at various parks undermine their very purpose to educate and enlighten Americans.
Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes politicians and business leaders
Personal documents including passports belonging to hundreds of attendees of ADFW found online
Dolphin Entertainment Looks to Expand Online Capital Raising for Creators and Influencers Through Partnership With DealMaker
Dolphin Entertainment has teamed with online capital raising platform DealMaker to rev up financing for celebrity-led consumer and lifestyle brands.
Mystery seed deliveries prompt warning from agriculture officials: ‘This is serious business’
The mysterious packages, first seen in 2020, have resurfaced in Texas, Ohio, and New Mexico, posing potential risks of invasive species.
New on DVD: Prepare for frights when 'Man Finds Tape'
A found footage horror film tops the DVD releases for the week of Feb. 24. "Man Finds Tape": A brother and sister return to their Texas hometown to investigate surveillance
Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ reportedly upgrades face unlock hardware, compares to iPhone Face ID
Biometrics are a core part of any smartphone nowadays, and Google Pixel is one of the few brands that balances...
Google teases I/O 2026 with ‘Make, Build, Unlock’ puzzle
The journey to Google I/O 2026 is well underway this morning with a puzzle to figure out the dates for the developer conference.
Christina "Ms. Basketball" Granville has the latest in entertainment headlines
The Netflix documentary focusing on America's Next Top Model is hitting social media hard.
Two legendary rock groups are coming to central Pa. for a concert
A double act of classic rock is coming to Hershey, with one group known for their roots inspiration and the other for their Latin rock influence.
Report: Tony Clark to resign as head of MLBPA
The move was made ahead of an expected start of collective bargaining in April for an agreement to replace the five-year labor contract that expires Dec. 1.
Nintendo's Virtual Boy app is now available to download
You'll need one of the Virtual Boy add-on accessories to play the launch games.
100 greatest girls athletes in Oregon high school sports history: The complete list
Here are all the names from our recent countdown of the 100 best girls athletes to come from Oregon.
Always on, always judged: How Gen Z is reshaping retail
Many in Generation Z can justify shelling out $550 for a Coach purse but not dropping $15 for a Sweetgreen salad. The former is an investment that can look cute
The Republicans Made Peace With Science
The Trump administration’s hostility to science is real, but it isn’t matched by the rest of the GOP.
End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
One estimates that 125,000 Native Americans will become uninsured in 2026 due to the higher costs.
FDA Announces Peanut Butter Recall in 40 States—Products May Contain Pieces of Plastic
The FDA has given the recall the second-highest risk level, as consuming foreign materials poses a safety hazard.
Ujima Graduation Celebrates Black and Indigenous Business Training
Event commemorates months-long regime for established companies and startups to gain skill to support inclusive business practices and employment opportunities
Politics Is Everywhere, So Why Do People Feel So Powerless?
The defining feature of the last decade was that everything, from food to music, was politicized. All the while, our capacity to act collectively only grew weaker. Anton Jäger’s Hyperpolitics sets out to explain why.
UC San Diego Health Joins National Research for Maternal-Fetal Care
Region’s only academic medical center is now part of the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Care Network, expanding clinical trial access for patients in Southern California.
S.F. healthcare workers say safety issues continue at city’s clinics
Seasoned city healthcare providers say problems with safety still extend beyond San Francisco’s flagship medical center.
March 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
A Greenland mystery; booming dunes
Norway is a Winter Olympic giant. Why isn’t it better at ice hockey?
While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.
Why scientists played make-believe with an ape : Short Wave
Picture this: You’re at a pretend tea party, but instead of sitting across from toddlers in tiaras, you’re clinking cups with Kanzi—an ape with the incredible ability to communicate with humans. NPR science correspondent Nate Rott talked to some scientists who did exactly that. But these scientists weren’t just having pretend tea parties with Kanzi for fun, they were trying to test the limits of his imagination – because humans’ ability to play out “pretend” scenarios in our heads and guess at the potential consequences of our actions is key to how we live our lives. And we might not be the only animals to do it!For more of Nate’s reporting, plus videos of Kanzi, check out the full story on NPR here. Chris Krupenye’s study can be found here.If you liked this episode, you might also like our episode on bonobos and the evolution of niceness, and what insights monkeys offer us for the evolution of human speech. Interested in more science about our brains and their abilities? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.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.
Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements?
Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up?
Google confirms new Downloads backup feature for Android: Here's how it'll work
We've been tracking the feature for months and can tell you exactly what it can and can't do.
Collaboration in Action: a Youth-Based Mental Health Conference
The two-day conference is for behavioral health professionals, educators, and youth developers who want not only to gain information but also to ...
Ancient DNA solves 12,000-year-old mystery of rare genetic growth disorder
An Ice Age double burial in Italy has yielded a stunning genetic revelation. DNA from a mother and daughter who lived over 12,000 years ago shows that the younger had a rare inherited growth disorder, confirmed through mutations in a key bone-growth gene. Her mother carried a milder version of the same mutation. The finding not only solves a long-standing mystery but also proves that rare genetic diseases stretch far back into prehistory.
Conflict and instability make pregnancy more dangerous
This brief aligns the latest maternal mortality estimates with whether a country is conflict-affected or considered institutionally fragile. Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility. The risk of a woman who lives in a country affected by conflict dying due to maternal causes is around five times higher for each pregnancy she undergoes compared to her peers in stable countries. In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings, that is 6 in 10 maternal deaths worldwide, despite these countries accounting for only around one in ten of global live births.
Utica Event Promotes Hands-Only CPR for Cardiac Emergencies
Fans at Adirondack Bank Center learned about the importance of hands-only CPR during the Utica City Football Club game against the Saint Louis Ambush.
macOS 26.4 brings battery Charge Limit to the Mac and Shortcuts
The Charge Limit feature, which lets you set a maximum charge to help extend battery health, was previously only available...
Ray J performs with bleeding eyes weeks after revealing he has months to live
Singer Ray J performed a concert on Saturday with what appeared to be bleeding eyes and something taped to his chest, weeks after claiming he only has months to live: 'I'm putting my life on the line for this show!'
BHP Group's first-half profit jumps 22% on higher commodity prices
BHP Group on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected half-year underlying profit, driven by record first-half iron ore production and higher prices for its key commodities, iron ore and copper.
888pokies Introduces a New Digital Entertainment Platform for Online Game Enthusiasts
A fresh online entertainment destination brings interactive play, immersive design, and high-energy experiences to players across Australia. 888pokies Introduces a New Digital Entertainment Platform for Online Game Enthusiasts A fresh online entertainment destination brings interactive play, immersive design, and high-energy experiences to players across Australia. Sydney, NSW , Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 888pokies has announced the launch of its new digital entertainment platform, offeri
Zabit Magomedsharipov announces combat sports return 7 years after final UFC fight
One of MMA's biggest what-ifs is returning to combat sports competition.
Trump administration eliminates greenhouse gas regulations : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has rescinded the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding,” the scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm the public. We discuss what’s behind the change and what it could mean for Americans.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, climate correspondent Jeff Brady, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by 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.
Homemade chess board moves its own pieces. And wins.
Maker Joshua Stanley Robotics used magnets and an open source chess platform to build this unique board.
Penn State Health becomes sole owner of Lancaster County outpatient surgery center
Penn State Health has become the sole owner of a Lancaster County outpatient surgical center practice that completed more than 4,200 procedures last year.
The Dark Science History Series That Ties Elon Musk’s Rocketry To The Occult
The only thing stranger than science fiction is science fact. Dark Matters: Twisted But True, a short-lived documentary series hosted by genre legend John Noble, took this to the extreme in 2011. Ev...
Brushing your teeth three times a day prevents dementia, experts say
Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.
Lufthansa Unblocks New Business-Class Seats on Boeing 787 Model
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said most of the Allegris business-class seats on its new Boeing Co. 787 aircraft are now available for booking, ending months of having to cordon off almost the entire premium section because of delayed certification.
Apple's next event is set for March 4
Rumors had suggested the company would reveal new iPads and MacBooks that week.
Ilia Malinin's mental health battle isn't surprising. Olympic superstars face increasing challenges
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It's not clear yet what this is for, but Apple is having an invite-only event not at Apple Park, but instead in New York City, on March 4. It might be time for all those M5 MacBook Pro, iPad, and iPhone 17e rumors to come true.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of mercury dental fillings by 2027
Growing environmental and health concerns about mercury exposure prompted the change announced this month.
I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss
Switching from Windows to Linux is easy, they say. But here's what they don't tell you.
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece. Israeli broadcaster KAN reported Eden's death on Monday. It said Eden was in
Michigan nurse goes without health insurance as ACA costs double for 2026
Affordable Care Act enrollment in Michigan fell by 34,000 people after federal subsidies expired.
Opinion | Even far-right foreign leaders are getting sick of Trump’s meddling
Seldom, if ever, have U.S. presidents interceded as brazenly as Trump has done in foreign politics.
Microplastics have reached Antarctica’s only native insect
Even Antarctica’s toughest native insect can’t escape the reach of plastic pollution. Scientists have discovered that Belgica antarctica — a tiny, rice-sized midge and the southernmost insect on Earth — is already ingesting microplastics in the wild. While lab tests showed the hardy larvae can survive short-term exposure without obvious harm, those exposed to higher plastic levels had reduced fat reserves, hinting at hidden energy costs.
Divisive crosscurrents in Crockett-Talarico Senate showdown threaten Democratic unity
Divisive online chatter in the Democratic Senate race between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico could divide the party ahead of...
Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink
Apple has tested a range of playful color options for its upcoming low-cost MacBook, going well beyond the muted tones available on its current laptop lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the colors tested so far include light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray, although he says it's unlikely all of them will ship.
Country star calls off 2 more shows after health issue forced him to leave stage early
The country music star has had a rough couple years of health issues.
Dem governor candidate Roys proposes 'KeldaCare' health care platform
Part of Democrat Kelda Roys' health care proposal includes Wisconsinite's to buy into the health plan for state employees
One Olympic sport still excludes women. This week's viewing numbers could change that
Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
Wireless carrier moves store to Cumberland County shopping center
The shopping center is anchored by BJ’s Wholesale, and also includes Raising Cane’s.
Canadian cheating controversy clouds curling
The Canadian teams, first the men and then the women, have been accused of double touching the stone during the initial release.
Visa Expands Small Business Support And Cross Border Reach With New Deals
Visa (NYSE:V) has launched "Visa & Main," a new platform aimed at supporting U.S. small businesses. The company is working with Lendistry on a US$100 million working capital facility for eligible entrepreneurs. Visa has entered a milestone partnership with UnionPay International to extend Visa Direct reach into Chinese Mainland. Visa, a global payments network, is moving beyond card transactions into tools that support small business operations and access to funding. The "Visa & Main"...
New Chrome Zero-Day (CVE-2026-2441) Under Active Attack
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity CSS use-after-free flaw enabling sandboxed remote code execution.
Pixel's 'Now Playing' is becoming a real app, but not for everyone
Looks like Now Playing is about to get its own Play Store app, but not all Android users will be able to download it.