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HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES CFO, BUSINESS UNIT LEADERS FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
/PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today announced key leadership roles for Honeywell Aerospace, which will become an independent, publicly traded company...
Why these swing voters say they’re frustrated with Trump : The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 14 swing voters from Pennsylvania. We discuss why these voters, who backed President Trump in the 2024 election, feel frustrated with Trump and why they say the latest immigration enforcement tactics have gone too far.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
'It's not about party for me': Dem rancher Russell Cleveland rejects identity politics, PAC money, celebrity endorsements
"It's not about party for me. I think that's how I can represent both Republicans and the Democratic side," — Democratic candidate Russell Cleveland.
Takeaways from special counsel Jack Smith’s public hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two now-defunct criminal cases against President Donald Turmp, defended the integrity of his investigation during a combative hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill.
Mental health crisis at northeast Fort Wayne home prompts heavy police presence
The FWPD said there is no threat to the public.
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An opinion by Florida's Republican attorney general calling into question the constitutionality of dozens of state laws which support minority contracting and promote diverse appointments ignores that racial discrimination still exists and could harm the state's Black residen...
Pallone Delivers Health Care Wins for New Jersey in Government Funding Agreement
Pallone Delivers Health Care Wins for New Jersey in Government Funding Agreement WASHINGTON – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) touted the inclusion of important health care provisions in the final set of government funding bills, which passed in the House today. The package of health care initiatives was rejected by the House Republican leadership in[...]
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela
House Republicans grapple with a bipartisan war powers resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, despite the Democratic push for limits.
NIH says it will stop funding research using human fetal tissue
Scientists denounced the move, arguing that fetal tissue is crucial for understanding human development and diseases.
The U.S. Has Pulled Out of the WHO. Here’s What That Means for Public Health
As the U.S.’s withdrawal from the WHO becomes official, the consequences for the world’s health could be serious.
Trump 2.0: Altered Global Politics, Focus on Vets, & Pushed Military Might
President Trump’s first year back in office reshaped U.S. military policy, veterans benefits and foreign relations while triggering sharp debate over the durability of his rapid-fire agenda.
Science Pub: Cyborg Jellies Exploring Our Oceans
From shark tracking to oil spill mapping, marine research requires unique tools to gather data. In this free public talk,
Ohio to require teachers to retrain in science of reading every 5 years
New professional development courses will be developed for literacy instruction known as the science of reading, a phonics-intensive approach the state requires in classrooms for Ohio's 1.6 million public school students.
Paul Renner wonders if Byron Donalds is 'really a Republican or a conservative'
The Palm Coast Republican presses his case that the Donald Trump-backed front-runner lacks authenticity and will let the Right down.
Is NYC About to Lose Its Only Republican in Congress?
A judge’s decision means that yet more redistricting chaos may be in store for the city this year.
Rock Hill winter weather: Restaurant and business closings + event updates
We’ll keep a running list of restaurant, public event and business changes, so check back often.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Magellan Odyssey Rocker Chairs Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Academy’s Customer Care to return the chair by mail at no cost.
Johnson Health Tech Expands Recall to Include Matrix Retail and Vision Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard
Consumers should inspect their treadmills to confirm whether they have a power cord bracket installed on the unit. If there is no power cord bracket, consumers should ensure that the power cord is completely inserted into the treadmill’s power socket before each use, until the treadmill is repaired. Consumers should contact Johnson Health Tech North America to receive a free replacement power cord with an automatic locking-style plug by mail for self-installation. To facilitate consumer participation in this recall, the installation of the replacement power cord does not require any tools.
Recent cases show flaws in NC’s mental health care system. How it could improve.
NC official says the state should boost Medicaid rates for mental health care and fund work that would help patients after incarceration.
Health officials urge community to stay safe as West Michigan braces for arctic blast
As West Michigan braces for extreme cold to hit the area, health officials are urging the public to exercise caution.
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
Trump’s Chronic Health Issue on Full Display at His Special Event
The 79-year-old is appearing in public with marks and bruises on both hands.
First look at Modesto schools planned mental health policy gets some parent backlash
A second reading of the policy with several revisions will be put forward during a February Board of Education meeting.
General Fusion to Become First Publicly Traded Pure-Play Fusion Company Through Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III
General Fusion is advancing patented and proprietary Magnetized Target Fusion (“MTF”) technology designed to scale for cost-efficient power plants within...
The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar
ATHENS, Ohio — The Jeff Boals Show returns this Thursday, January 22, on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. This week, the live broadcast will take place from 6pm-7pm at The Gem Sports Bar. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Join the "Voice of Bobcat Basketball," Jason Toy, and the seventh year head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, Jeff Boals, for a weekly recap and a look ahead at upcoming matchups. This week's special guests include redshirt senior guard Dior Conners (Columbus, Ohio) and Ohio Softball head coach Jenna Hall.
Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Do Incentives Matter When Politics Drive Emigration?
SURF postdoctoral fellow Emil Kamalov explains why political freedoms outweigh material benefits for many Russian emigrants considering return.
Cone Health Brings Health Care to East Greensboro
The first parts of the Resurgent are opening.
Alarm over US plan to prioritise citizens in research funding
The US’s leading science official has said the country will focus its research spending on scientists with US citizenship, triggering alarm that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”Kratsios’s precise meaning, and what it could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have stunned former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Since then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.
Learn the risks of using AI tools for mental health support | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
While artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and applications can be helpful, they are not a substitute for professional care, can misunderstand emotio...
Opinion | The curse of purity in Iranian politics
Time and again, idealism untethered from reality has brought ruin to Iran.
Column | The right, and wrong, words for your kid’s postgame talk
The rising pressure of youth sports has made postgame moments, from the sideline to the parking lot to the drive home, more fraught than ever.
GOP proposal would require DPI to expand mental health services to Wisconsin high schoolers
A Republican proposal would require the Department of Public Instruction to expand access to mental health services for some Wisconsin high school students.
Thousands of scientists inflate their CVs with self-published studies that cost millions of dollars of public money
An analysis of 100,000 special issues of academic journals reveals that one in eight is filled with articles written by the editor, particularly at the publisher MDPI
Can your health records be sold for profit? A lawsuit says it’s happening.
Epic Systems says 300,000 people’s digital health information records were accessed and sold from health records networks to law firms seeking clients.
Charlotte winter weather: Restaurant and business closings + event updates
Plan ahead and stay safe. Here is a running list of Charlotte restaurant closings, shop delays and event changes due to the winter storm.
Health insurance CEOs to appear before House committees as premiums soar
The back-to-back hearings come as President Donald Trump and Republicans face criticism about health care costs.
Donor Nation Cuts to Global Health Financing Affect Millions
Major donor nations dealt a devastating blow to the right to health for millions of people worldwide when they cut support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Prosecutor Jack Smith to testify about Jan. 6 evidence against Trump
Jack Smith is facing Republican accusations that his cases against then-ex President Trump were politicized. Now he will testify to Congress about it.
Trump is rolling out his Board of Peace at Davos at a time when US leadership is being questioned
President Donald Trump is set to unveil his proposed Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum.
UN to Haiti’s political leaders: ‘Time for political maneuvering is over’
United Nations issues warning to Haiti’s ruling politicians
Public values scientists but fewer feel informed about science, ...
Survey will provide government with insights on how the public perception of science could be improved
Crockett, Seung, win major prizes from National Academy of Sciences
Molly Crockett will receive the 2026 Troland award for early-career researchers in experimental psychology, Sebastian Seung the Pradel award in neuroscience research.
Louisiana health secretary's priorities for LDH: 'Zero-waste,' healthy food, 'radical transparency'
Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein laid out a sweeping roadmap for the $21B Department of Health, promising tighter oversight, a new focus on nutrition and annual public accountability.
Pacific Science Center removes entrance gates, allow public to access iconic courtyard
The iconic Pacific Science Center (PacSci) courtyard will now be accessible to the public, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat
Republicans are expected to appeal the decision.
Secretary Kennedy Launches ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour in Pennsylvania, Rallying at Capitol and Meeting With Family Farmers
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. kicked off the nationwide “Take Back Your Health” Tour in Pennsylvania today.
Johnson & Johnson CEO celebrates company’s cardiovascular business during Q4 earnings call
Johnson & Johnson reported $24.6 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 9.1% from the previous year. On an earnings call with investors, the company's CEO sang the praises of the company's cardiovascular health division.
Johnson & Johnson CEO celebrates success of company’s cardiovascular business during Q4 earnings call
Johnson & Johnson reported $24.6 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 9.1% from the previous year. On an earnings call with investors, the company's CEO sang the praises of the company's cardiovascular health division.
Defiant Trump continues calls for acquiring Greenland : The NPR Politics Podcast
The president continued his fight to acquire the Danish self-governing territory of Greenland during a speech billed as an address related to domestic affordability issues. We explain what happened.Then, members of Congress met with Danish and Greenlandic officials in Copenhagen last week to discuss the increased tensions with the U.S. We talk about how the meetings went, and what Danes are thinking about it all.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.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.
Illinois faces federal defunding for state law requiring abortion referrals
Federal health officials threatened to strip Illinois of federal health dollars over a state law requiring medical providers to refer patients for abortions.
How the nation’s new dietary guidelines might backfire
When the federal government issued its recommendations for a healthy diet last week, many nutritionists and health care providers were appalled.
WATCH: Trump brags about making CEOs 'very rich' at World Economic Forum reception
The president spoke to a wealthy audience at the Davos economic forum in Switzerland as Republicans back home press him to focus on affordability, a top concern for Americans getting squeezed by higher prices ahead of the midterm elections.
FCC Targets ‘The View’ and Jimmy Kimmel With Eye Toward Getting Equal Time For Republicans
The FCC released new guidance Wednesday that stipulates that daytime and late night talk shows will be expected to comply with equal time rules.
NASA's Universe of Learning Unveils Fresh Facilitator Guides Inspired by Community Feedback
The goal of NASA's Universe of Learning (UoL) is to connect the public to the data, discoveries, and experts that span NASA’s Astrophysics missions. To make this possible, the NASA's UoL team creates engaging STEM experiences that let people explore data and discoveries from NASA’s Astrophysics missions and learn from the experts behind them.
House takes step closer to referring Clintons for criminal charges with Democratic support
House Republicans vote to advance contempt votes against Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Newsom barred from public address in Switzerland by the Trump administration
Newsom's office shared texts with the press showing how it played out in real time.
Which sports offer the biggest longevity boost? | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Certain sports may provide more longevity benefits than others, according to research.
These Beaufort County businesses owe the state over $1.5 million in unpaid taxes
The South Carolina Department of Revenue published its list of top delinquent taxpayers, and 11 local businesses are on it.
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, once a sideline reporter for N.F.L. games, has more recently turned her focus to Republican politics. She is seeking an open seat now held by a Democrat.
The week in politics (Jan. 21, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And NPR reporter Frank Langfitt talks about recent reporting he's been doing in Houston, interviewing Venezuelans living here.
AI’s growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk
AI’s rapid expansion is placing growing pressure on water supplies and public health.
Barbara Lee Bass Announces End of Tenure as Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences | GW Today | The George Washington University
GW’s leader of academic medicine reflects on six transformational years at the helm.
Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24
The Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures in the Eberly College of Science, a series of free public lectures now in its 32nd year, will return to Penn State on Jan. 24. This year’s lecture series, titled “Unexpected pairings: Addressing today’s biggest societal questions using different disciplinary approaches,” will explore how researchers in the college approach some of today’s biggest societal questions using different approaches.
Cone Health Patients Can Now Fast-Track Disability Applications
Electronic record-sharing runs circles around snail mail and faxes.
In State of the State Address, Armstrong says rural health care challenges in ND demand bold action | North Dakota Office of the Governor
North Dakota’s rural health care challenges demand bold action and new approaches, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in a State of the State Address as the 69th Legislative Assembly convened in special session to appropriate nearly $200 million in federal funding for a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program.
Home health workers, 'backbone’ of public health work, support collective bargaining legislation
While the bill broadly applies to public employees like government workers, it would also create the Virginia Home Care Authority within the state’s Department of Medical Assistance Services.
Why ‘aspirational clutter’ is some of the hardest to part with
The idea of who we are doesn’t always align with reality — and that’s often reflected in our unused stuff.
6 daily habits to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert
Harvard scientist Rudolph Tanzi shares his plan for brain health and aging well, including habits for sleep, stress and social interaction.
AMA micro grants for community health: What doctors should know
The deadline to apply for a $50,000 micro grant from the AMA is March 1. Dive into the details on eligibility and how to make your big idea a reality.
Gossip: Fulham face summer fight for Parrott
Fulham are battling Wolfsburg and Real Betis to sign AZ Alkmaar's 23-year-old Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott in the summer. (Independent)
Svitolina is refreshed after a mental health break and into Australian Open's 3rd round
Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated, fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year
After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota
How to Change the Politics Blocking the Housing We Need
It’s important to give renters a stronger voice. And we need to make big bets on new ways to build.
Democrat heads to runoff in Republican-heavy Macon area Georgia Senate seat
A crowded state Senate special election in a Republican stronghold has again resulted in a Democratic candidate securing a spot in next month’s runoff.
Public health experts hold Q&A on vaccine science in Boston
On Tuesday, a panel of public health experts answered questions from the concerned public about vaccine science amid recent federal changes in vaccine mandates.
Public health experts hold Q&A on vaccine science in Boston
On Tuesday, a panel of public health experts answered questions from the concerned public about vaccine science amid recent federal changes in vaccine mandates.
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya to enter Minnesota U.S. Senate race
Michele Tafoya filed campaign paperwork Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat could vault Minnesota into the national picture of competitive races. She’s competing for the Republican nomination.
This Jan. 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump is now running for Oregon governor
He has not previously held elected office and will face a Republican primary field that includes two lawmakers and a county commissioner.
Another Virginia child comes down with measles after travel abroad
The Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday evening that another child has come down with the highly contagious illness after traveling internationally.
Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster, prepares a Republican bid for US Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, filed papers Tuesday to run for US Senate in Minnesota, giving the Republican Party a well-known candidate in a state that’s being roiled by the ongoing federal immigration crackdown.
Wes Moore targets Maryland’s only GOP congressman with redistricting, but a powerful Democrat stands in his way
A commission convened by Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore recommended a new congressional map Tuesday that targets the state’s lone Republican in the US House.
Measles Elimination Is a Public Health Vital Sign: We Are About to Code
Measles elimination status is in jeopardy in the US. Public health as an institution and the peoples’ health as a mission are in trouble.
Trump administration admits DOGE accessed personal Social Security data
A DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states, according to a new court filing.
Learn more about Capitola politics and public safety
A group of people cross the street in Downtown Capitola on Sept. 23, 2025. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local) A series of four evening workshops that offer residents an overview of the Capitola community. Dates: Feb. 11, 24,
Worcester councilor looks to loosen tobacco regulations to spur business
The Board of Public Health will have the final say in whether the restriction is changed.
Trump's (second) first year : The NPR Politics Podcast
One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn into office as the 47th president, having already served as the 45th. We look at some of what he has done in this first year back in the White House.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
EXCLUSIVE: Justice Department leadership presses FBI to investigate campaign contributions to Minnesota officials
Top Justice Department officials pushed the FBI to investigate political campaigns in Minnesota over whether they illegally benefited from fraud in public service organizations, according to two people familiar with the internal discussions.
Trump’s deeply unpopular presidency so far
A year after his inauguration, polls show he’s as unpopular as ever and many Americans dislike his major policies.
Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides
A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party lines
TV Talk: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pitches city as business refuge
The Republican mayor credits Dallas’ policing and business climate for attracting companies from Democratic-run cities, a link others say oversimplifies...
KU coach Bill Self provides health update while missing Tuesday’s game at Colorado
The KU basketball coach says he’s “feeling much better” after an apparent health scare Monday.
Science for Alaska talks and events announced
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, highlighting new climate research technology, an Alaska earthquake mystery solution, tidewater glaciers in Alaska and Greenland and a recent Bering Sea journey aboard the research
Winning Public Trust Through Better Health Communication
Join a webinar on Wednesday, February 4, at 2 pm ET about how public health leaders, state policymakers, and others can strengthen communication about evidence-based health issues. The panel will include:
2025 Fall Sports Recap E-Publication
Click here, to open the 2025 Fall Sports Recap E-Publication.
Tax committee Republicans press for Treasury crackdown on nonprofits promoting fraud, 'anti-American' hate
House Republicans demand Treasury Secretary Bessent crack down on nonprofits allegedly manipulating tax codes for anti-American activities and fraud schemes.
To restore trust in public health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must go
Restoring faith in public health is clearly not one of Kennedy’s goals, nor is it within his skillset.
With Trump’s backing, Rep. Julia Letlow launches a primary challenge against Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy
Republican Rep. Julia Letlow has launched a run for US Senate in Louisiana, taking advantage of President Donald Trump’s endorsement to launch a primary battle against incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, a source familiar with the matter said.
Iran on the Brink: Trump's Pressure Politics
As mass protests in Iran enter a decisive phase and are met with escalating violence from a regime fighting for survival, the country is approaching a tipping point. With US President Donald Trump publicly floating options ranging from diplomatic pressure and sanctions to the use of military force, we examine the stakes for Iran, the choices facing US policymakers, and the wider regional and global ramifications.
Science of human connection (Jan. 20, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Houston journalist Kate Murphy discusses her latest book, "Why We Click," which explores the science behind human connection.