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A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.
The club that brought flair and speed to rugby
Created in the 1970s, Reading West Indians RUFC went on to inspire generations of black players.
I wore smart pants to help scientists track my ignoble gases
Tom Whipple and his six-year-old went head-to-head (well, not quite) to see who records the most overnight ‘events’ as part of a global study
What went wrong with Highguard? The "hubris" of its developer's leadership, say former staff in a new report
It's hard to make lightning strike twice.
NASA lost a lunar spacecraft one day after launch. A new report details what went wrong
Why did a $72 million mission to study water on the moon fail so soon after launch? A new NASA report has the answer.
It's never too late for design school: Home writer goes back to class to earn a degree
Marni Jameson went back to school and became a certified interior designer.
Pam Legate to relocate Owensboro naturopathic practice after TJ Regional Health acquisition
Pam Legate, a longtime naturopathic practitioner serving Owensboro, is relocating her practice to Smiths Grove after TJ Regional Health acquired her business and brought her services under its medical system.
France pushes back against MAGA political meddling
A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.
France resists as MAGA tries to get its grip on politics
A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.
100 Burlingame businesses file lawsuit against gas station, operator over gas leak
First a gas leak, now a lawsuit. Burlingame businesses that went through an ordeal of road closures and power outages in January are now suing the companies they say are responsible.
'Doggi Gras' parades through the Senate
The event, hosted by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), was rescheduled because of one government shutdown. Now, there's another. But the show went on.
Morehead State alum inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
A Morehead State University alum who went on to soar in sports broadcasting has received one of the field's highest honors. Marc Herklotz (Class of 1981) was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in December 2025. Herklotz worked on the technical side of broadcasting for over 30 years and had a special interest in sports broadcasting. Under ESPN's umbrella of sporting events, Herklotz worked directly with Sunday Night Baseball and Football, Monday Night Football and Home Run Derbies. For more information about Herklotz's career and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, visit their website. To learn more about the Department of Communication, Media, Art & Design programs, please email cmad@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2766.
Sisters Welcome Babies Hours Apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx - NYC Health + Hospitals
In a remarkable coincidence, sisters Jenny Aguilar and Wendy Aguilar gave birth to healthy babies just hours apart at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central
Benn's Zuffa move not made 'the right way'
Belfast's Michael Conlan feels that while Conor Benn may be doing what is right for him with the shock move to Zuffa Boxing, "it doesn't seem he went about it the right way".
Anavex Life Sciences to Present at the 46th TD Cowen Annual Health Care Conference
Anavex (Nasdaq: AVXL) will present at the 46th TD Cowen Health Care Conference on March 2, 2026. Live investor webcast available.
Trump staged a State of the Union spectacle. But he couldn’t escape political gravity
President Donald Trump went to a hockey victory party on Tuesday night and a State of the Union Address broke out.
Michigan uses second-half surge to defeat Minnesota, 77-67
It wasn’t pretty, but Michigan basketball used a second-half surge led by its bench to defeat Minnesota, 77-67. Here is how it all went down:
Trump ignites culture war around U.S. hockey gold medal winners
The women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday after Trump’s call with their male teammates went viral.
What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball visits Baylor
A lot was accomplished on Saturday, when Arizona went to Houston and beat the two-time defending Big 12 regular season champions on their own court. The win helped the Wildcats (25-2, 12-2) take over sole possession of first place in the Big 12, with effectively a 2-game lead on the field with four to go. […]
More doctors voice concerns over Confluence Health cancer center
WENATCHEE — Two different open letters submitted by Confluence Health physicians and former leaders continue to raise concerns about the health system's planned cancer center.
Farage kicks things off before 30 minutes of hate – and has the final word
Reform’s ‘shadow home secretary’, Zia Yusuf, launches tirade of misery that sounded more hardline and deranged as it went
Noah Donohoe: Mental health considered in investigation
The body of the Belfast schoolboy was found in a water tunnel almost a week after he went missing in June 2020.
Republicans see political gold in Mamdani property tax proposal
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) “last-resort” proposal to raise property taxes in New York City has political observers questioning whether his gambit to get New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to back a wea…
John Sterling goes on the air to clarify recent health issue
On Sunday, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling went on WFAN radio with Rickie Ricardo to talk about a recent personal health issue.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
‘We were right’: He took Trump’s tariffs to the Supreme Court and won
Wine importer Victor Schwartz challenged Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court and won, dealing a blow to the trade agenda after survival threats.
Business Ins and Outs: Wendy's and The Hen close; 219 Sports Lounge, Dutch Bros and Dunkin open
Business Ins and Outs: Wendy's and The Hen close; 219 Sports Lounge, Dutch Bros and Dunkin open
Berlinale Tried to Avoid Politics. Its Winners Made That Impossible.
Winners used the stage to address Israel and Palestine while jury president Wim Wenders praised festival leadership after a turbulent week.
Berlinale Announcing 2026 Winners (Updating Live)
An international jury headed by German director Wim Wenders is handing out the Gold and Silver Bears in Berlin Saturday night.
I quit Airbnb and delisted my home after hosting nightmare guests
Wendy Martin's Airbnb property in Dayton, Ohio, made her money and she enjoyed hosting — until three bad experiences with guests made her quit.
Medical tourism: US family went to Turkey for healthcare, saved money
Amid rising US healthcare costs, Cara West found relief in medical tourism. Her family saved thousands getting tests and scans done in Turkey.
Medical tourism: US family went to Turkey for healthcare, saved money
Amid rising US healthcare costs, Cara West found relief in medical tourism. Her family saved thousands getting tests and scans done in Turkey.
What it's like taking ultra-luxury cruise for $9,000: Seabourn Ovation
Our family went on an ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation cruise to the Caribbean. Here's what the cheapest room was like and why it was a good value.
St. Augustine and Kennedy went to overtime, and the state’s longest winning streak ended
Before the game, St. Augustine coach Wade Mason told star point guard Aaron Miles he needed to score 25 points for his team to win.
The Liberty-Dominican winner was able to pull away in the fourth quarter to advance
Dominican trailed Liberty by just one point at halftime but saw the gap widen as the night went on in a Division I select first-round girls basketball playoff matchup.
Women’s Basketball: Iowa rolls past Purdue, 83-74
Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow went supernova to help a shorthanded Iowa squad grab another road win
Australian sports reporter apologizes for drinking alcohol before Winter Olympics broadcast live shot
Danika Mason slurred her words and went off-topic throughout the segment.
Rock Health Founder Pens Playbook for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
Halle Tecco wanted to see tech used for better medical services and getting people engaged in their own health. Now, she’s written a book on how she went about it.
Opinion | ICE Is Causing a Health Crisis
Our patients face a cruel calculus: seek essential medical care and risk detention, or stay home and risk their lives.
I went back to my alma mater and saw how women’s sports have changed
There’s a basketball renaissance emerging at Columbia, and Megan Griffith’s women are leading it
Wazzu’s three-point barrage buries Pacific in 887-71 win
The Washington State Cougars snapped their three-game losing streak in a big way on Wednesday night, defeating the Pacific Tigers 87-71. WSU’s (12-16 overall, 7-8 in conference) offense went nuclear, finishing with an absurd 1.403 points per possession, their second-best mark of the season, and splashed 14 three-pointers. What makes the performance even more remarkable […]
The science behind the ‘potato bed’
These cozy-looking “potato beds” went viral on social media with users claiming they slept better than ever. So, CNN gave it a try and brought in a sleep expert to see if there was any science behind the sleep hack.
Aurora to Participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, will participate in TD Cowen's 46th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston, MA. Simona King, Chief Financial Officer at Aurora, will take part in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings with investors on March 2, 2026.
Lindsey Vonn shares health update after 4th surgery following Olympics crash
Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram on Feb. 14 to share a health update, revealing that her most recent surgery “went well” and saying that she’s thankful to be able to return to the United States soon.
Eagles odds and ends: Cam Jurgens went across the border for 'health reset'
Eagles C Cam Jurgens traveled to Medellin, Colombia, for a health reset week involving stem cell treatment and other therapies. Can that get him back to form?
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Wendy's planned restaurant closures target underperforming locations in an effort to boost sales and refocus its strategy on everyday value.
It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes.
Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii broke up off the ice—and went right back to skating together.
Berlin film festival defends jury over politics and film row
Berlinale head says artists should not be pushed into soundbites after Arundhati Roy quit over president Wim Wenders’ apolitical comments
Scientists get clearest view ever of star collapsing into a black hole. And they very nearly missed it | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
M31-2014-DS1 is a star in the Andromeda Galaxy that underwent a brightening in infrared. Astronomers say it was a star becoming a black hole.
Look back and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday's Grand Mardi Gras parade went off without a hitch despite construction on the traditional parade route that diverted traffic. See the photos
In Sickness and in Health: Wellness-Obsessed Techies Adopt Oura Rings as Wedding Bands
When AI researcher Sebastian Raschka got married in November 2023, he and his now-wife, Liza, went nontraditional. They wedded in Las Vegas at an Elvis-themed chapel, then celebrated by attending a U2 concert at the Sphere, the futuristic orb-shaped theater on the Strip. The Raschkas also bucked ...
They have AI boyfriends, girlfriends. Here's how they're celebrating Valentine's Day.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, EVA AI hosted a pop up where human users could take their AI companions on a date. I went to see what it's like.
Former Wendy’s employees, La. Health Dept. inspection claim unhealthy conditions at Downtown Lake Charles location
Former employees at Wendy's Broad Street location described unhealthy conditions, claims backed up by a Louisiana Department of Health inspection.
Wendy’s takes sharp U-turn back to its core business
The chain’s same-store sales fell 11.3% in Q4 as executives embark upon a turnaround plan focused on menu, marketing, and operations
Arundhati Roy is right, not Wim Wenders – here are eight films that have changed politics
From ‘honour’ killings to nuclear war, some screen works have led directly legislative action – despite what jury head Wenders suggested at the Berlin film festival
Wendy’s is closing 6% of its stores by mid-2026
Wendy’s is planning to close hundreds of locations across the United States as part of its turnaround plan.
Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival over ‘stay out of politics’ comment
Author says she is ‘disgusted’ by claim from jury president Wim Wenders that film-makers should remain apolitical
A majority disapprove of how Trump is handling Greenland - AP-NORC
Twenty-four percent of adults approve of Trump’s handling of Greenland; 72% disapprove.
Sports Daily: Shockers drop key game, K-State struggles reach boiling point
The Shockers drop a key game Wednesday. We go over what went wrong against South Florida.
Berlinale Immediately Gets Heated at Jury Presser as President Wim Wenders Asserts “We Have to Stay Out of Politics”
"We are the counterweight of politics, the opposite of politics, we have to do the work of people — not the work of politicians," said the legendary filmmaker at the first Berlin Film Fest press conference.
Trump, 79, Sparks Health Concerns With Bizarre Slurring
The president went off script in a strange moment caught on camera.
Spring Training open thread: February 11
Well, nobody went on the 60-Day IL today so I’d consider that a success! The night is still young so I’m definitely knocking on wood here but hopefully we’re past the bad injury luck for the time being. That clubhouse needs it and the fanbase needs it as well. Phew. Anyways, here’s a random clip. […]
It isn't partisan politics to admit that stakeholder capitalism went too far, too fast
The quiet corporate governance revolution recognizes climate change isn't an immediate, existential risk that justifies radical change in everyday life.
Where Science Meets Stewardship | Bureau of Land Management
BLM’s June Wendlandt blends science and stewardship in the Wild Horse and Burro Program—using data to manage rangelands and helping more horses and burros find good homes through adoptions.
KWQC sports team learns how to curl at Cedar Rapids Curling Club
KWQC’s Joey Donia and Kevin Kohr went to the Cedar Rapids Curling Club for a lesson on how to curl.
San Francisco teachers strike over wages and health benefits
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — About 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco went on strike Monday, the city's first such walkout in nearly 50 years.
Lindsey Vonn shares health update after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn spoke on her tragic crash during her alpine ski women's downhill run on Sunday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, where she detailed what went wrong.
San Francisco public schoolteachers strike over wages and health benefits
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of public schoolteachers in San Francisco went on strike Monday, the first public schoolteachers strike in the city in nearly 50 years.
Passion and Creativity Shine at High School Science Fair
Junior Ethan Knight went in-depth on his weightlifting hobby for this year’s high school science fair. For research, he and his friends tested the ways music impacted their performance at the gym.
I tried a Claude Code rival that's local, open source, and completely free
I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how it worked.
Man with Mental Health Condition Missing from Valinda is Located
A 63-year-old man with a mental health condition who went missing from Valinda has been located, authorities said Sunday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not release where or when Walter Joaquin Posada was located. Posada had last been seen at about 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of Indian Summer Avenue, according […]
Louisville Takes Down Syracuse 84-65
Louisville must’ve watched the tape from the Duke game Thursday night and thought “oh hey coming out high energy and smothering the other team is a great way to start the game let’s try that!” The Cards literally held Syracuse scoreless from the field for the entire first quarter and went into the 2nd up […]
Highlights! Figueroa Knocks Out Ball In Final Round!
Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa went to war earlier today (Sat., Feb. 8, 2026) in Liverpool, England for Ball’s WBA Featherweight title in what was an absolute back-and-forth affair. Going into the twelfth and final round, the scores were very tight and it was anyone’s fight to win at that point. But just five seconds […]
He Built A Million-Dollar Business, Then Stopped Filing Taxes — Dave Ramsey Says '2,561 People Went To Jail Last Year' For That'
Early success can mask slow-moving financial disasters until they are impossible to ignore. Carlos called "The Ramsey Show,” saying his janitorial business grew into a million-dollar operation before years of unfiled tax returns, unpaid payroll taxes, and mounting debt left him considering bankruptcy. "I haven't filed taxes since 2017 or 2018," he told personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, saying he also has not paid payroll taxes since that time. Don't Miss: Fast Company Calls It a ‘Groundbreaki
Dear Abby
Dear Abby: My wife of 10 years has asked for a separation. She is set on divorce. She feels that, during the last four years since we had kids (2
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
By ALI SWENSON and JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingerin…
Dease and Valparaiso secure 70-63 OT win over Evansville
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Owen Dease scored 18 points, including four in the overtime, as Valparaiso took down Evansville 70-63 on Friday night.
Judge orders Kalshi to cease its sports-betting business in Massachusetts
A court order barring the New York-based company from operating its sports-betting prediction market in Massachusetts went into effect on Friday.
Three voters turned NFL MVP race sideways: How Justin Herbert, Josh Allen helped Matthew Stafford win
Of the three first-place votes that did not go to Stafford or Maye, two of them went to Josh Allen, and one to Justin Herbert
They paid thousands for new solar panels. Then their Oregon contractor went dark
One man says he used all his savings to pay for solar panels that were never installed.
New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort
Twenty outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals joins the National Academies’ New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a program that aims to expand the expertise engaged in National Academies work while developing a network of U.S. leaders to address national and global challenges. “Now more than ever, we need to nurture the next generation of talented American researchers, who are the future leaders of the U.S. science and innovation enterprise,” said NAS President Marcia McNutt.
11 new researchers become Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows
Cornell researchers interested in diverse topics ranging from peptide engineering and cellular metabolites to quantum physics and sustainable computing are among the newest cohort selected by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows program.
11 new researchers become Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows
The new cohort will investigate the use of AI to advance exploration in science, technology and engineering.
Analysis: Tulsi Gabbard went down to Georgia — and no one in the Trump administration wants to take credit
The Trump administration is no stranger to shifting and inconsistent explanations. It’s not so much that the right hand and the left hand don’t seem to know what each other is doing, but that they often don’t seem to be in the same building.
Third Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Bring Together Dallas Arts Scene
Produced by singer Dezi 5, the awards went off without a hitch last night.
The milestones Yankees will be chasing in 2026
The round numbers to look forward to in the coming season
Linfield cup tie 'a welcome distraction'
Limavady manager Paul Owens says his side's Irish Cup sixth round tie against Linfield is "a welcome distraction" from the pressure of chasing promotion from the Championship.
Vermont Conversation: How Sen. Bernie Sanders went from ‘political loser’ to progressive trailblazer
In a new book, author Dan Chaisson traces Sanders' political roots across the East Coast. "Moving to Vermont was a way of thinking, could we start society over?”
Johnson, Hardman lead Akron over Eastern Michigan, 66-64
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Tavari Johnson led Akron with 17 points and Bowen Hardman made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left as the Zips took down Eastern Michigan 66-64 on Tuesday.
Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.
'Win within Edinburgh's grasp but for poor kicking'
Edinburgh have played four games in the past two seasons that have been officiated by Andrea Piardi and have lost all of them. On paper, we should have had a chance against Leinster but by now we all know that the paper lies. A few decisions felt like they went against Edinburgh, least of all the chalked-off try on the 25 minute mark.
Scientists Explored an Island Cave and Found 1 Million-Year-Old Remnants of a Lost World
Up to 50 percent of species—which included 12 bird species and 4 frog species—on Aotearoa’s North Island went extinct before humans arrived
I tried a Claude Code alternative that's local, open source, and completely free
I was curious if Block's Goose agent, paired with Ollama and the Qwen3-coder model, could really replace Claude Code. Here's how I got started.
Video Focusing on women's heart health
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares an incredible story of survival for one mom who went into sudden cardiac arrest.
Alibaba to spend $431 million for Lunar New Year AI push as chatbot war heats up
Alibaba said on Monday it will spend 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to attract users to its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday, heating up a race between China's largest tech firms.
I Went to the Grammys and the Best Performance of the Night Majorly Took Me by Surprise
I went to this year's Grammys in person, and it was a life-changing experience. But one performance in particular will stick with me for a very long time. Here, my Grammys review.
FSU wins second straight ACC matchup, takes down Stanford
Florida State (9-12, 2-6) played host to the Stanford Cardinals (14-7, 3-5) in Tallahassee on Saturday, looking to string together its first win streak in ACC play under Luke Loucks. The two teams went back and forth early in the first period, with FSU eventually pulling away to build an eight-point halftime lead. FSU then […]
Jeannot ‘all business’ facing Lightning at Stadium Series with Bruins
Forward played parts of 2 seasons for Tampa Bay, also went up against former team outdoors with Predators